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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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Lovely cottage with a great kitchen/ dining room. Ideal for entertaining. The bedrooms are nice, the bathroom was very clean. There is a lot of thought that has gone in to equipping the cottage - everything you need is there and the welcome basket was a nice touch. The area is beautiful. Barkers Hill nearby is good for walks. The nearby Forester pub is friendly and serves good food. Only issue was the height of the doors. Post it notes on the architraves saved some brain cells though. Overall very positive experience and we would not hesitate to stay again.
A superb break away in wonderful surroundings, warm and with that cosy feeling throughout. Will definitely return.
Rural Retreats cottages are always good and this one was too. Exceptionally well equipped kitchen. Enclosed garden, only the tiniest of dogs could escape (ours is 8kg and didn’t). Excellent wood burner. Bathroom is ok, perhaps a little basic. You can park on the road immediately opposite. Great for stargazers as it was absolutely black at night (telescope provided.) Excellent welcome hamper. My only caveat would be that very tall people may not be very comfortable due to some low beams and doorways.
We have stayed in this charming cottage previously and will go back again. It is well equipped and all the little extras have been thought of. The utility room is ideal for coats, shoes, boots and dog leads. It is in a quiet location but accessible to towns and National Trust properties. A little gem
Nice cottage, lovely log burner, lounge and kitchen, just watch your head on the low doorways! Handy for Stonehenge, Salisbury and the gardens at Stourhead.
The cottage is very comfortable and well maintained. It’s situated in a lovely, tiny village (Donhead St. Mary). Caroline provided much useful information about surrounding shops, sites, etc. and was responsible and accommodating throughout our stay. We would recommend Appleyard without reservation.
Appleyard Cottage is in an idyllic location and is beautifully maintained. It’s packed with character, tastefully furnished and is extremely well equipped; we wanted for nothing. Our holiday there was amazing.
A beautiful, homely cottage in a beautiful quiet setting. The communication beforehand was brilliant and the welcome hamper was a lovely touch. A brilliant retreat for a couple or a small family. Would strongly recommend!
Well equipped luxurious Cottage in a fantastic location.
Lovely cottage very clean warm and comfortable and in a quiet part of rural Wiltshire
Beautiful cottage in a lovely location. Excellent local pubs all with appropriate and well managed covid measures.
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Updated at 10:00 on Friday 8th April 2022
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.
If the restrictions are reintroduced and you are forced to cancel your holiday due to legal restrictions, please be rest assured that we will help you to move your booking within the same property, offer a voucher to be used within the same property within a year or cancel your booking in this instance and we will refund you the price you paid in full.
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