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Catalpa Cottage

Tetbury, Gloucestershire (CO142)

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13 guests have reviewed Catalpa Cottage

10 JANUARY 2017

The heating had not yet come on when we arrived on the dot at 4pm - the place was very cold. We had to have the heating on permanently for 24 hours and use the wood burner to get it up to temperature. One spare toilet roll, no spare bin liners, no salt and pepper. Rubbish bins dumped into a hedge nearby. There is wifi but the access code is not given anywhere. Some of the local info is years out of date (like 5 years or so!). Probably a different experience in the summer. Convenient location and tidy enough, hence the 'good' award - but we wouldn't go again as despite an apparent recent decorative upgrade we didn't think it was up to the overall Rural Retreats standard.

5 JANUARY 2017

Cottage Excellent , beautiful surroundings. Rooms comfy & warm.
Christmas tree was a bit pathetic !

Housekeeping service inadequate. Christmas period but no cleaning products at all, spare kitchen towel/ toilet paper left. 1 dish cloth & 2 tea towels I had to wash . No filter papers for coffee machine etc . I had to go out Boxing Day & purchase these myself . Very disappointing in this respect.

23 SEPTEMBER 2016

Cottage was lovely and very comfortable. It was obvious that many upgrades had been made. Location was convenient. However, it was difficult to find the cottage with only a very small sign at the bottom of a wall. Parking was difficult. In addition, stairs inside and out were extremely steep and difficult for an elderly person or a child.

13 JULY 2016

The holiday cottage was delightful and we would have no hesitation in recommending it. However when we arrived two alarms - smoke and carbon dioxide - were sounding, indicating their batteries needed replacement, and we had to disable them. We also had a major ant infestation the first night, which we dealt with using the ant powder that had been provided, and the bathroom sink cracked when being filled. These are only minor, but we do feel the batteries on the alarms should have been replaced prior to our arrival, as they were very likely sounding for some time.

1 JULY 2016

This was my third stay in this lovely cottage. There has been some updating of the facilities since my last stay there. A charming comfortable cottage in a brilliant location. I would certainly return and continue to recommend it.

12 JUNE 2016

Catalpa cottage is very nice, but really could use a bit of touching-up here and there (chipped paint in upstairs hall and on stairwell, a few lamps didn't work (in the lounge) and a few 'homey' touches here and there would make a difference (some pictures in the hallway and master bedroom, perhaps). But overall, we enjoyed our stay there very much! (Parking is difficult with anything bigger than a compact car - but we did manage!) Also, we tried to find the trash bins and just couldn't locate them anywhere.

23 MAY 2016

As regular Rural Retreats customers we were looking forward to the stay and have grown accustomed to a level of quality from the properties.

The house was lovely as usual however there were a number of factors which did not in my opinion reach the usual Rural Retreats standards.

When we arrived, the welcome hamper was not of your usual standard - the bread was a loaf from co-op rather than from a lovely local bakery of which there are 2 in Tetbury. It appeared everything was from Co-op, the fruit bowl was some bruised apples and a plum, the biscuits were Fox's Viennesse rather than your usual local packet and there was no butter instead a dairy free margarine.

The flowers were already half dead and the dishwasher had not been emptied. There was only the bin bag which was in the bin and so we had to buy more. I would expect one spare bin bag in the property and assume you would too.

The shower gels in the shower were half full, making it feel less luxurious and making you feel like you were using someone else's!

When it came to the bins, when I went to empty it into the outdoor bins I found the outdoor bins had been chucked into a hedge and one forced into the other. I had to pull them out and then could not release them. There were no recycling boxes available.

On arrival we found it hard to find the property, not helped by the sign being overgrown and so you could not see it. We asked for an extra bed linen and found the house keeper unhelpful and not keen to assist.

We had a lovely weekend but the things noted above are not what I would expect of Rural Retreats.

17 MAY 2016

Cottage now tired. Cold when we got there. Dishwasher faulty. Beds too soft.

17 APRIL 2016

Poor maintenance, dirty windows, general lack of care by owners, outdated appliances, dangerous steps down to cottage, etc, etc. Time for an upgrade

16 APRIL 2016

We had to abandon our Easter break at catalpa cottage. It needs a deep clean, some new pans, some decoration and new carpet. Very disappointing and not up to the standard of the cottages we have hired from RR in last 14 years. RR were v professional and refunded our money . Not recommended

31 DECEMBER 2015

The fridge was not very clean, had missing shelves, with one shelf unstable, therefore we had to pile up the food. In our opinion a new fridge is required.

The cottage required better dusting.

Being Christmas we wished to watch some TV - this did not work well with the picture continually breaking up. The radio aerial did not exist - so we could not get FM.

Two radiators were not working - one of which gave out no heat at all.Towel rail in en suite did not work.

Heating remained on despite being off on the control panel.

Several light bulbs were not working, and one bedside lamp didn't work despite us replacing the bulb.

This was an 8 day stay over Christmas - and we left the comfort of our home to celebrate, going with Rural Retreats we expect a higher standard of cottage, particularly paying £1400.

15 JULY 2015

Beautiful cottage and everything inside lovely. Only one complaint - we were an elderly group and found the steps down to the front door quite hazardous. they need to be made safer (for kids too) and a rail put in place.

18 JUNE 2015

Housekeeper very helpful.
I have already spoken with the office as there was a short list of items to alert them to - need for minor repairs.
Parking arrangements are not good - there is a narrow entrance to a gravelled area - not adequate for two cars. We damaged our car on reversing out. Road parking is possible and is a very short distance away - should be recommended.
Steps are uneven and need re-surfacing - also better lighting as they descend to the front door between stone walls.

Guestbook (6)

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Catalpa Cottage is a detached cottage providing holiday accommodation for five guests, a 3-minute walk from the centre of Tetbury, an attractive market town with a good selection of small shops, pubs and restaurants

Ground floor: Sitting room with wood burning stove

Ground floor: Media area

Ground floor: Kitchen

Ground floor: Dining room with French doors to patio and garden

First floor: Double bedroom with 5' bed and en-suite shower room and wc

First floor: Bathroom with shower over bath and wc

First floor: Small double bedroom with 5' bed

First floor: Single bedroom with a 3' bed

Catalpa Cottage is a detached 19th century Cotswold cottage set in a quiet corner of Tetbury yet only a three minute walk from the centre. It is set in an elevated position above a one acre private garden

Catalpa Cottage

Beautiful gardens surround Catalpa Cottage

Ground floor: French doors to the patio terrace

Exterior ground floor: French doors leading out to the outdoor entertaining area

Enjoy the sun filled patio

Perfect place for alfresco entertaining

Stunning views surround the garden

Entry to Catalpa Cottage

The garden comprises a patio terrace, a wonderful, large sloping lawn and two ponds surrounded by a low fence

Charming, large garden including sloping lawn and two ponds (unfenced, please ensure children are supervised)

Perfect place to unwind and enjoy a truly relaxing holiday

At the end of the garden there are two beautiful ponds (unfenced, please ensure children are supervised)

The garden which comprises a patio, very large sloping lawn and 2 ponds (low fence - parents with young children beware)

The view from Catalpa Cottage

The private grounds of Catalpa Cottage

Charming, large garden including sloping lawn and two ponds (unfenced, please ensure children are supervised)

Gate at the end of the private garden

The garden which comprises a patio, very large sloping lawn and 2 ponds (low fence - parents with young children beware)

Take a long country walk along one of the many trails that surround Catalpa Cottage

Catalpa Cottage

Beautiful gardens surround Catalpa Cottage

Catalpa Cottage details

Catalpa Cottage is a detached 19^th century Cotswold cottage set in a quiet corner of Tetbury yet only a three minute walk from the centre. It is set in an elevated position above a one acre private garden. The garden comprises a patio terrace, a wonderful, large sloping lawn and two ponds surrounded by a low fence. This is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a truly relaxing holiday.

Situated in the Cotswolds in an Area of Outsanding Natural Beauty, Tetbury is a thriving market town built around a 17^th century Market Hall. It has elegant buildings and offers a unique retail experience with many individually owned shops and as well as being a major centre for antiques.

This holiday cottage at a glance

Sleeps five guests.
Three bedrooms.
Wood burning stove.
WiFi.
Charming, large garden including sloping lawn and two ponds (unfenced, please ensure children are supervised).
Steep stairs with handrails.
Sorry, no pets.
Parking is available for two vehicles - please see property layout.
Minimum of a two night stay.
Additional features
Flagstone floors.
Stunning views over valley.
Within walking distance to the centre of Tetbury.
An abundance of walks in the surrounding area.
Microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer.
TV, DVD and CD player.
Payphone.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Garden furniture.

Attractions and nearby amenities

On the outskirts of Tetbury is Chavenage House, a wonderful example of an Elizabethan manor house and nearby is the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, set in 600 acres of rolling Cotswold countryside including 17 miles of footpaths to explore. In the autumn it offers breath-taking spectacular colour which has to be seen to be believed.
Within close proximity you can explore Highgrove, Prince Charles’ residence and host to some beautiful and charming gardens. Garden tours are available and is open throughout the summer, however advance booking is required.
Gatcombe Park, the home of The Princess Royal, is also nearby, famous for hosting The Festival of British Eventing or Badminton Horse Trails approximately 20 minutes away.
A short drive away up will discover the historic town of Malmesbury, the oldest borough in England, with its' impressive semi-ruined Abbey and picturesque winding streets.
A little further away you can visit the Cotswold Water Park, one of the largest areas of inland water offering a wide range of nature activities and water sports. The famous Wildfowl and Wetlands site at Slimbridge and the magnificent Berkeley Castle are also within easy reach.
The historic Roman town of Bath which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is just a 30 minute drive with endless things to visit such as The Roman Baths, The Pump Room, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey.

For additional inspiration on what to do within the area, please click here.

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