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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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It would be 5 stars but there was no welcome hamper and no instruction manual for use of television or heating
Very pretty cottage and garden with all facilities needed. Also in an excellent location for exploring the Cotswolds
Wir hatten eine wirklich wundervolle Woche in The Glen verbracht. Das Cottage ist unglaublich behaglich und mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Es hat an nichts gefehlt! Toll ausgestattet! Besonders habe ich morgens meine Tasse Kaffee auf der oberen Terrasse genossen, mit Blick auf den Kirchturm von Ilmington. Herrlich ruhig. Der Garten ist groß, wunderschön angelegt und uneinsehbar, den public footpath, der an der einen Seite vorbeiläuft, bekommt man gar nicht mit, verstehe die vorhergehende negative Bewertung dazu nicht. Ilmington ist ein sehr hübsches, typisches Cotswolds Dorf mit tollem Pub, einem sehr netten Community Shop mit Café, vielen Spazierwegen und ein perfekter Ausgangspunkt. The Glen ist sehr zu empfehlen. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!
TRANSLATION OF THE REVIEW - We had a truly wonderful week in The Glen. The cottage is incredibly comfortable and furnished with attention to detail. There was nothing missing! Well equipped! I particularly enjoyed my morning cup of coffee on the upper terrace, with a view of Ilmington church tower. Wonderfully quiet. The garden is large, beautifully landscaped and hidden from view, you don't even notice the public footpath that runs past one side, and I don't understand the previous negative review about it. Ilmington is a very pretty, typical Cotswolds village with a great pub, a very nice community shop with a café, lots of walking paths and a perfect starting point. The Glen is highly recommended. We would like to come again!
Beautiful cottage, well appointed, great support from Rural Retreats and the owner. I recommend it !
Lovely cottage in a very pretty village, very clean and comfortable. Beds were very comfortable, the bedding and towels were lovely. Very well equipped kitchen, but unfortunately there were no tea towels or hand towels to use, we had to buy our own tea towels locally. It was a pity the ‘family’ bathroom didn’t have a proper shower (just a hand shower in the bath). 4 adults decided to share the en-suite shower. We were very disappointed with the state of the patio area just outside the kitchen. Husbands had to hose down the table and chairs and floor which were covered in bird droppings, dead flies etc before we could even contemplate sitting out. The bird table at the top of the first run of steps was filthy with green algae in the bowl, and plaster had fallen off the wall. The whole area is in a desperate need of a good face lift. The wrought iron table and chairs at the top of the first garden were rusty so couldn’t be used. This is such a shame and not the first time the outdoor furniture has let down Rural Retreat properties we’ve stayed at. The steps to the garden were quite steep and not of equal height, also the garden was on 2 levels and also quite steep. We were unable to access the summer house, due to the entrance being blocked by overgrown grass and weeds. There is a public footpath running immediately next to the cottage, so there were a number of walkers passing by, although mostly hidden by the hedging along the cottage boundary. Despite all the negatives, it’s is a lovely cottage, central to lots of places to visit.
Thank you for your feedback - we do apologise that there were no tea towels or hand towels at the cottage and also that the patio had not been swept properly. Unfortunately, there is a roosting tree above the patio belonging to the neighbour, where the pigeons can sit. Due to the age and structure of the walls it would not be possible for the family bathroom to have a proper shower. The owner has already started to undertake the work needed in the garden. The wall has been rendered, the wrought iron chairs and table in the upper terrace have been treated and painted and the summer house is to be removed as it is structurally unsafe. Over the winter months the property has undergone a complete refurbishment of the interior.
Thatched cottage in an idyllic village, the location is central to all the best that the Cotswolds has to offer. This property is a genuine five person cottage with ample living space and dining facilities
Beautiful property in a lovely village with good selection of pubs in easy walking distance. The enclosed garden and nearby fields made it a good choice when travelling with a dog. All in all would recommend and would book again.
Beautiful cottage, perfect for relaxing and exploring the Cotswolds. All the staff at Rural Retreats are super friendly and helpful too :)
A lovely comfy, well equipped and clean cottage in a very attractive village with a busy community shop and coffee shop and two pubs. This cottage is well placed to visit the Cotswolds.
A wonderful cottage in a peaceful village on the edge of the Cotswolds.
Always a lovely spot. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Glen again & it’s a fabulous location. Just a bit disappointing that Rural Retreats no longer do the welcome hampers that they used to do. The cottage is really quaint & the gardens are delightful.
Lovely cottage which was well equipped. Well positioned for exploration of the surrounding area. Attractive village with a well stocked village shop and nice tearoom.
My second visit to this beautiful characterful cottage in the heart of the village. Very comfortable and well laid out. Walking distance to a great pub serving excellent food and a community run village store. Lovely walks. Beautiful scenery. Welcome hamper containing locally sourced goodies. A really nice place to spend time with friends. A short taxi ride to Stratford Upon Avon and the theatre. Will definitely visit again.
Lovely cottage, spacious kitchen and dining, good garden fully enclosed fir the dog, great location and fabulous pubs not far away. And of course the welcome hamper and lovely neighbour!
Lovely cottage in a fabulous location.
Absolutely beautiful cottage, calm, peaceful, comfortable and clean. A real escape from the real world. The village is picturesque and the local pub is excellent. Perfect 🌟
very good hospitality. lovely village and surroundings. only reason not to give the fifth star is that no downstairs loo, so had to go upstairs to the two loos there
Beautiful cottage and lovely village. The accommodation was spot on clean and well maintained. It’s is a cosy cottage with lots of space for a family or a party of friends!We would visit again.
Lovely cottage.extremely well fitted and maintained. Very unusual garden. Totally enclosed and Bruno our dog loved it.
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