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Which? Recommended Provider for UK Holiday Cottages August 2023 Which? Recommended Providers are companies that are both rated highly by Which? members and meet the high standards of Which? researchers.
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Welcome hamper included
A complimentary welcome hamper is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk along with a few extra goodies. Please note that the size and contents of the hamper may vary from property to property and there may be regional and seasonal variances. Sadly we are unable to vary the contents according to preference, or cater for individual dietary requirements.
Starter pack included
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentarty starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing; Tea, Coffee, Milk and Sugar
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentary starter pack is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk plus a welcome treat.
A Dorset complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A Cornish complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing, Tea, Coffee, Fudge, Shortbread, Sugar, Milk, Salt and Pepper.
A Cotswolds complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
An Isle of Wight complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
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Excellent in all respects including owners, location, property, garden and contents. Very dog friendly as well! Lots of great pubs, restaurants and places of interest within easy reach of the property.
The Hop Kiln was one of the nicest and most comfortable cottages we have stayed in - beautifully and thoughtfully equipped and furnished. The location was quiet and with easy access to two National Trust properties, one of which, Croft Castle, offered excellent woodland walks and pretty local villages. The antique shops in nearby Leominster were also worth a visit. An excellent place to take dogs - a large enclosed garden and good local walks.
Had a wonderful time in this fabulous accommodation. It was super clean, extremely well kitted out - and very comfortable. Great location too. Will definitely be back...
This is a lovely property in a quiet setting on a farm; it has a nice big garden with comfortable outdoor seating. The inside has comfortable furniture, good lighting and an excellent shower. The only snags we had were the single frying pan, no garlic crusher and no wooden cutting board. Also, although there is a heating control in the property it is over-ridden by the owners who couldn't get it to come on when we wanted it but rapidly supplied us with portable electric heaters.
The accommodation was wonderful in every way, from the welcome hamper to the sumptuously comfortable bedrooms, spacious bathrooms and a superb kitchen diner leading into a very comfortable sitting room. Every effort has been made by the owners to provide a very enjoyable holiday experience. We loved the peace and quiet, the spectacular views over beautiful countryside and the bird life.
Excellent accommodation. Perfect location and very welcoming hosts
Found only one tablet for washing machine and not enough tablets for dishwasher, difficult to buy just one or two of those. Ran short of kitchen roll,cling wrap and cooking salt. Knives, blunt but the Hop Kiln itself was a delight. Rural Retreats usually supply the self catering aspect a touch better.
The Hop Kiln has been beautifully converted, the garden and surroundings are lovely, and the owners couldn't be nicer. Highly recommended!
The Hop Kiln is in a lovely location, very peaceful setting and handy for great walking, fishing and lovely pubs and restaurants. We used the tennis court, which made for some interesting games as the service is a little past it’s best now, but still good fun. Our suggestion to improve the property would be put a shower screen round the bath so that the property benefitted from 2 showers. Also, the bedrooms don’t have wardrobes, just a free standing clothes rack in each room, with just 6 hangers on each. We did ask for more hangers though. Finally, whilst the kitchen is well equipped, it would benefit from some larger glasses for beer, G&T and wine rather than the plastic ones and small wine glasses provided. And some more space for our own food stuffs would have been handy as the cupboards were all pretty full with pots and pans etc. The small freezer unit in the smaller fridge was also full up with old packets of peas etc, so I think a quick check after each booking would be good to clear out old food.
A very characterful and comfortable cottage in beautiful surroundings. The owners were welcoming and helpfully close by in case we needed anything. The spacious, well-equipped kitchen was excellent for communal cooking in the evening. We were impressed with the generous welcome hamper and particularly enjoyed the cheese from the local dairy.
Lovely property and welcome from the owners. Beautifully appointed house with pleasant outdoor facilities. Nice lawn with gated garden. Ideal for little ones... Plenty of outdoor activities as well as shops within easy reach. All in all a very pleasant and restful space.
Absolutely beautiful place in a beautiful setting. The accommodation was very comfortable, beautifully and tastefully decorated, and extremely well appointed. The kitchen had absolutely everything we needed, and unlike lots of holiday rentals there was excellent lighting. The beds were comfortable and the shower was very good. We enjoyed the tennis court, table tennis, and the view of sheep grazing in the orchard just outside. Our hosts were very welcoming. We'd consider returning.
Beautiful property, access road poor. Very clean, well equipped, Welcome Hamper excellent
Excellent rental with quality obvious everywhere.comfortable beds, spacious kitchen diner, lots of cupboards. Location was good for either visiting local towns or simply staying put. Good choice of local pubs or restaurants.
The Hop Kiln has been beautifully converted and is very comfortable with everything we needed.
This a a wonderful property of the highest quality in design, furnishing and fittings. Very well equipped. It’s in a great location with good access to Ludlow, Hereford. Camilla was so welcoming and helpful which we really appreciated. We have been to many RR properties over the years and The Hop Kiln certainly is one of the best. Highly recommended.
Absolutely beautiful property in very peaceful surroundings. The best welcome pack we have received from any cottage rental. Only negative the road leading up to the property had quite a few pot holes so not ideal for a low level car.
Beautifully converted Hop Kiln offers peace & quiet in comfort.
Beautiful property in peaceful surroundings. Furnishings and equipment to a high standard, gorgeous welcome hamper and the hosts were very welcoming - very much available to help with queries but not intrusive. The tennis court was great, the large, secure garden was perfect for our dog, loads to see and do around the area.
What a fantastic place. The pictures do not do it justice - very spacious, comfortable and clean. Absolutely loved it.
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As all restrictions have been lifted across the United Kingdom, you are no longer legally required to self-isolate upon a positive Covid-19 result. You won’t be asked to take daily tests or isolate following contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This means, if you would like to modify or cancel your booking due to Covid-19, our normal terms and conditions now apply.
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