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beautiful cottage, very well equipped. Lovely countryside. Adored the cows, partridges and pheasants that were frequent visitors. The welcome basket of edibles and basics in fridge were a godsend - especially as we arrived late in the evening. Beautiful garden too.

Excellent cottage in rural situation. Very relaxing.
Slightly 'quirky' accommodation, especially for anyone over 6ft tall!
After one bang-on-head we found a system to protect from further incident!
We hope to return on another occasion.

Lovely setting. Well maintained and equipped. Good information. Very comfortable and charming cottage.

Cottage was clean and the downstairs was beautiful. We did not appreciate the half pack of butter left in the butter dish nor the small jars of muesli, tea and coffee. It would be more hygenic if they were in unopened packages. Presenting them like this felt like a money saving exercise which it clearly was. As we were there over new year it meant fewer shops were open and we were rationing butter towards then end. I do not think a whole pack of butter and one of cereal is too great an expectation when such a feature is made of the welcome hamper.

Cosy, comfortable well equipped cottage

quality of food package was only 'good'.

Stairs to upstairs bedroom was a issue at night with down stairs bathroom . I hindsight this was mentioned on the website and we should have been aware

Clean, beautiful setting and exactly as stated.

Absolute Heaven. I really needed a little getaway that was away from all the hustle and bustle and work and family needs and pets needs. I had a holiday abroad last year and also a few days in May and didn't feel refreshed by either. So forget the flying and the airports as Norfolk is so beautiful. The Cottage had everything I needed and is a very special peaceful place. I love to cook so stocked up and stayed at the cottage for my whole holiday even though there are so many fabulous things to do locally. On the day I booked out I headed for the Coast, saw the seals on a boat trip bought seafood own the way to sitting on the beach to eat my picnic. Fabulous. I am very much rested and I will return and maybe allow my husband to come along too. Quality of the whole property and everything in it decor and kitchen utensils etc are superb. Only problem was the DVD player kept breaking down which i suppose is an issue that the owners are not to know about easily but I suggest Sony DVD player is available from supermarkets for around £25 and is excellent.

great

Excellent cottage, cosy, comfortable and beautiful location.

It would help if the housekeeper /owner or rep was on hand on arrival. WiFi instructions could have been clearer. Heating clock was adrift with timings. Logs for the wood burner only just lasted, we had lovely days but very cold nights and mornings so it was used. My apologies forgot to empty the dishwasher on departure.

Really clean, really good facilities.

Very nice cottage in beautiful, peaceful, rural setting.

Smaller than expected. The on line photographs made the rooms look more spacious.

Fantastic property in a wonderful peaceful setting.

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Lovely, just lovely.

Very sweet Bedroom upstairs a bit of a problem.

Lovely cottage in a lovely peaceful location, well equipt and some useful tourist info leaflets. Nice view from the dining area where we were able to watch lots of wildlife in the adjacent field.
If I was being picky I would say the bed was uncomfortably soft, but I accept that is a matter of personal choice. Also, there was no shower curtain or screen for the over-bath shower which made it interesting trying to keep the bathroom floor dry... but these are very minor things, we very much enjoyed our stay and would recommend Acorn Cottage to friends/family.

Lovely property, quiet location and dog friendly.Friendly owners to welcome you with home baking and lots of luxury food items.I would have preferred a fenced in garden for the dog. I didn't like the plastic bowls to eat out of! I would have liked a measuring jug and a better grater in the kitchen! Hope this helpful.

Very clean and comfortable, friendly owners without being intrusive.

Perfect location if you like to get away from it all but easily accessible by car to beautiful tourist spots nearby. Property is beautifully decorated and furnished. Everything you need for a break is thought of by the Munro family, so all you need to take is a change of clothes. Very comfortable and cosy accommodation. Dog friendly was a bonus for us.

It was absolutely perfect - a little gem in a beautiful setting.
The owner was extremely helpful.
Welcome basket was amazing!

If you're going to run a self-catering cottage this is how it should be done. Warm welcome, clear tour of the property telling us what we needed to work all the equipment. Fully equipped with everything we could possibly need. Fresh bread, a homemade cake, food for the first night, milk in the fridge etc. Fresh cut flowers even. Possibly the best self-catering experience we've ever had.

Service was excellent and the location was fantastic!

Could not fault the Munro family. They thought of everything and more. Very friendly, hospitable and it was if we were neighbours not lodgers.

Great cottage - superb housekeeping service.

Great location very peaceful lovely people couldn't do enough for us will definitely revisit

Lovely place, ideally located between east, west and north coasts for touring. Lovely couple who own it, very friendly, informative and helpful, plus the animals on the croft were hilarious!

Lovely hosts, helpful and attentive but not intrusive. Freshly baked cake in the kitchen when we arrived, hamper of goodies, home laid eggs. Every need catered for. High standard of conversion and decoration to the property. Clean and cozy. Very rural, but that's what we wanted. Central for exploring north, east and west coasts. Would absolutely return, and recommend to others.

Am Bathach is a stunning Highland hideaway. Large comfortable beds, a well equipped kitchen and tasteful, comfortable furnishings throughout. The hosts are a delightful, friendly and helpful couple and there were many thoughtful and kind touches to give us a special week away.

Very well presented and equipped cottage. Could use an ensuite upstairs to make it perfect.

Property was only recently refurbished but was overall of a high standard and well equipped. Welcome basket was excellent as was the village and surrounding countryside. WIFI would be a bonus.

This is a newly completed and perfectly presented property with everything needed for a perfect stay. One of the very best we have encountered, reflecting the loving care that the most helpful owners have put into it. Thoroughly recommended.

Beautiful accommodation and gardens. Attention to detail by the owners of this property was exceptional. Hamper provided was way beyond our expectations. Quality goods which were very much appreciated.

Applewood was a lovely, newly refurbished property in a wonderful location.
The house was small (perfect for 2) but had everything we could possibly want and was beautifully designed and decorated. Phil and Anne, the owners were very friendly and helpful. The freshly baked cakes on arrival were a special treat!

Lovely brand new property-comfortable and tastefully decorated. Large very well-equipped kitchen and secluded garden to sit in. Great hamper and home-made cakes. Pretty village and easy to get to the coast,countryside and towns. Will visit again!

Spacious, comfortable and well equipped cottage. The property is beautifully furnished and a delight to be in both inside and out. We were welcomed with an excellent food hamper. We had a lovely few days here, the location is really peaceful and relaxing.

A spacious and very comfortable cottage in a very quiet environment. Very pleasant owners next door

The property was stunning could never get tired at that view. Gayle and Steve are the perfect hosts.

Absolutely stunning cottage , the pictures on the website do not do it justice! We were very warmly welcomed and had the most peaceful , pleasant experience. We would definitely return here. Thank you !

All excellent - a thoroughly perfect holiday. Thank you

Beautifully presented cottage in delightful setting. Warm welcome from helpful and friendly hostess.

A lovely cottage, very well equipped. We had a great time and would highly recommend a stay at Blacksmiths Cottage.

Overall very happy. Cottage was well stocked and provided everything needed.

Beautifully appointed cottage in lovely area

Our 2nd visit and it will not be our last.A wonderful peaceful retreat,beautifully appointed,lovely host,nothing too much trouble but not intrusive.Spotlessly clean and a really comfortable lounge to relax in.

Supe location and well appointed cottage. Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful.

Very nice cottage in a beautiful location. Warm welcome.

Very good cottage with excellent features and presentation including really comfortable sofa and chair.

Very impressive ........ everything we needed to make a luxurious stay in a beautiful unspoilt part of the country .

The cottage is perfect in a beautiful, peaceful setting and provides everything for a wonderful, relaxing holiday. Most highly recommended.

Cottage had everything we needed and more. Owner very friendly. Cottage very clean.

Excellent

we love the cottage and the owners are great. I have absolutely no complaints about the house but would politely suggest a dustpan and brush so people can tidy without lugging out the big hoover. Also a few more ovenproof dishes/cling film/foil - i do all the cooking when we are away and there are a few small omissions that would be helpful. A sieve too (not a teeny tea strainer) would be useful too as some people cook grains/bulgar wheat etc. colander holes too big. These are SMALL things....absouletly fab otherwise.We are booking again for June

Beautiful cottage, lovely and clean, can't wait to go back. Would highly recommend. We loved it!!

Weather was poor but enjoyed books and games in cottage and visits to local bookshop and restaurants in Ludlow. Very relaxing and peaceful break.

a lovely location, it looked lovely inside, let down by things that have been mentioned in the guest book over three years i.e., very uncomfortable bed, not enough towels, shower head the water mostly comes over the top like a waterfall, nests of cobwebs all over the place, no cushions for outdoor furniture which wasn't very clean. The welcome hamper was nice, would have been nice to have some local produce, cheese etc rather than aldi's. The over all feeling is one of lack care and attention, on arrival planned to return instead left a day early so will not return, the arga would be lovely in the winter but it's so hot to have to have on in summer and the fact it has to be turned up to use taking two hours to get hot enough, this is something people need to be told if they intend to cater for themselves

Very enjoyable stay and Peter was very helpful and friendly

The only issue was the shower which would suddenly come on by itself in the middle of the night-otherwise perfect-we had a lovely stay!

Perfection

Lovely cottage, owner was lovely too. Would certainly stay again.

Most amazing Mini Honeymoon ever - The cottage is something unique / romantic / love - no words to describe it . Recommend to everyone who wants to spend quality time with your lovely partner or to a complete break from the city / busy life style .

Lovely place, we wanted quiet and remote and the cottage was perfect. Wonderful welcoming basket as well!

No mention of upstairs tenants who were very noisy and made relaxing impossible. Poor standard of housekeeping, shower barely functioning, despite previous complaints, and worst bed ever. Not recommended.

The cottage was lovely but no one mentioned that it is actually a split level property and there are tenants living above, we booked this as a wedding anniversary break without our children and was hoping for at least one lie in, but was woke up every morning by the tenants above that rise early (6.45am on Saturday for instance), I feel this should have been mentioned in the booking and I definitely wouldn't have booked this particular property for that reason alone. I am a bit gutted that we escaped from London for peace and it was like living under a flat.
Otherwise the cottage was clean and beautiful.

Lovely cottage spoilt by the noise from upstairs including dogs barking! No lie ins here!!!

Great location and property

Owner was helpful. Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. Welcome hamper is a very noce touch!!

Same question as above so same answer

The Barn was exceptionally clean, a beautiful location and an excellent hamper on arrival. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Broomers Barn was excellent. The owners were very helpful and friendly and everything seemed to have been catered for.

Excellent barn conversion, very friendly and helpful hosts, lovely surroundings and outlook

A truly delightful property with all the facilities we required in a perfect setting. It was one of the nicest we have ever stayed in.
Ian & Avril were great hosts and the welcome hamper had some lovely extras.

Modern barn conversion close to Ludlow with lovely countryside views. The property is spacious with all rooms decorated to a high standard. An excellent kitchen range and a bathroom with bath and a separate shower unit. Thoroughly recommended.

The owners are a lovely couple and they made us feel very welcome without intruding on any privacy.

Great property and really helpful and friendly owners. Cottage was perfect and had everything we needed. The owner gave us some recommendations regarding where to eat which was useful.

Holiday barn was excellent - only thing missing was a DVD player.

v good

Ian and Avril went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our stay. The Ludlow area is great for walks and good food.

Excellent hosts and a wonderfully decorated and equipped property. We would recommend this to anyone looking for a high standard cottage in a peaceful location.

Can't fault the hamper, decor and furniture. It was a pity that we could not get wifi as advertised, but Ian said he is working on it.

Thank you so much for our wonderful weekend away. Absolutely loved the barn, so nicely done up with so many lovely touches which made it very cosy, homely and comfortable - we could easily have stayed much longer. A perfect romantic getaway and a lovely friendly welcome from the owners too who made sure we had everything we needed. This is definitely a place I would love to go back to!

J & P, Hertfordshire

One of the best if not the best R.R.we have stayed in and delightful landlords.

The barn was of 5* quality. The place was immaculate and had everything you could possibly need inside. The location was brilliant, just a short drive to the town centre or if you wanted to drive further afield there was the option to visit surrounding towns. The outdoor area surrounding the barn was lovely, looking onto fields with sheep in them; very relaxing. The barn was beautiful and we had a lovely stay. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We will be back again! Thanks so much.

Cherrystone Barn was absolutely fantastic. The property was lovely. It was in a ideal location, not to far from some very scenic places.

The barn was very dog friendly and was like home from home. This is an excellent place if you want to chill out and relax.

Heating system an issue. Control of heating less than satisfactory.
The temperature of the heating should be in the control of the people staying in the barn. Overall a lovely property and would be great in the summer.

Excellent cottage well prsented

Found the cottage was exceptional and would love another holiday there.

Everything lovely as usual!

Cottage beautiful and well equipped

The barn was clean and tidy however we found it to be extremely cold. Having never used a log burning stove before we ran out of fire lighters on the 1st morning and the heating unit did not work.

After speaking to the housekeeper (a number of hours after we tried to make contact) we were told where we could find more firelighters (not sure why we were only left with half a packet to use in the first place). They were outside in the cleaners storage barn however by this time we had just been using the bedroom that evening.

The log burner was nice however it did not warm the entire barn and the heating did not work at all. When asked how to use the heating/air con unit the housekeep was unable to tell us so we were left cold.

We were both actually quite disappointed. When speaking to the housekeeper she seemed shocked we had used the half pack of firelighters, I would suggest providing instructions of how many you would assume we needed to use and possibly instructions on how to get the heating unit to work.

Lovely barn but we were glad to get back home. Not good value for money at all.

Superbly equipped,attentive hosts without overpowering,lovely garden and grounds. We were made to feel welcome and enjoyed our sixth rural retreats experience all of which have exceeded our expectations.

Very friendly welcome by the housekeeper on arrival. Absolutely stunning gardens & setting to the property which we found to be very comfortable. We used the log burner in the evenings which made the main room cozy although I think in the winter this wouldn't have been sufficient. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The barn would massively benefit from an internal passageway to the bedroom would be our only negative comment.

Excellent. Clean tidy and very pleasant reception. This property is a real Rural Retreat and was our second visit this year. Can't wait to go back!

Outstanding. When we encountered a small issue with the cooker, the owner was with us within minutes to advise.

Beautiful barn, in a very peaceful area, but very weird set up having to go outside to get to bedroom is a little inconvenient.

Good location and very well equipped.

Fantastic Barn everything we would have wished for and more! Had a very relaxing time and would definitely recommend!

This cottage was the best equipped of any other Rural Retreats cottage we have been to. It was particularly nice to have permanently hot towel rails. The one and only failing was that the housekeeper, like so many others, had neglected to defrost the ice tray in the fridge. This one was jam packed with ice cubes which we didn't need and there was little room to put anything else. Full marks for absolutely everything else though.

I think the cottage information, both in the catalogue and online, should make clear the unusual "open plan" toilet arrangement in the bedroom, although there is the other shower room in the main building.

All delightful, once again! Thank you very much

Lovey accommodation. Seems a pity spiral staurcase can't be used. Equally dangerous stone spiral staircase in Scargill Castle.

Excellent all round!

Fantastic accommodation, very relaxing and beautifully kept

Location of property is on a busy main road. However, the interior of the property was of a very good standard.

The Coach House in Woodstock was extremely clean and well presented. There was everything there we could wish for to make it a home from home experience. The owner was very helpful and accommodating of all our needs. Kind welcome hamper was presented.
Only 1 thing could be seen as slightly detrimental; it was a little out of the way from shops, pub etc and was very near a busy main road which at times was noisy.
A good base for Oxford and Blenheim Palace though.

The accommodation was faultless

A beautiful cottage with a delightful interior

Beautiful 5 star luxury place to stay wanted to stay longer excellent location lovely owners

Very comfortable and clean, everything had been thought of, welcome hamper very generous, owner very friendly.

Beautiful place! Perfect!

Very nice property, shower wayward and unable to have hot bath, but generally very nice stay.

Well equipped. Tracy really helpful

The coach house had everything that anyone could ever need. Well thought through and beautifully presented.

I would have no hesitation in staying there again.

What a fabulous cottage.

We stayed here for a mini moon. It was ideally located to get around the attractions in the Cotswolds. It is furnished tastefully and has a lovely wood burner for the cold nights (not that we had any).

The bed was comfy and the kitchen was well equipped.

Very well presented cottage in quaint Cotswolds village.
The cottage was very well equipped and so clean. We had an excellent stay and will definitely return.
We loved the welcome hamper. Would highly recommend

Lovely clean cottage. Pretty village with lovely walks straight from the door.

We loved Hillview. It was beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean, comfortable, well equipped and in a great location for all the attractions of The Cotswolds.
We particularly liked the generous sized bedroom and comfortable bed and the nicely sized and equipped bathroom.
It was lovely thaf we had proper and reliable WiFi too -a real bonus.
The local pub was friendly and had very good food only a few hundred yards away.
The courtyard garden would be perfect in the summer.
All in all a great cottage thoughtfully refurbished!

My favourite home from home! Our 2nd visit to the property and will be back again soon!

Thanks so much,

Kirsty and Tom

Excellent hamper, property very cosy and a great place to relax whatever the weather.

Everything was perfect and we will return next Winter
Couldn't fault one thing! The sponge cake was superb and the hamper was very appreciated!!
Wonderful cottage!

Amazing cottage, not one bad thing to say. It had everything you needed, beautifully decorated and the most amazingly soft white bath towels!! Hamper was so great we didn't need to go out for tea on our arrival. Really enjoyed it and will be hoping to re-book, if not there, certainly another one of your cottages if they're all as nice

We loved this cottage. I love my home comforts but as soon as we arrived I felt at home instantly. I can't recommend it enough, everything was perfect down to the little details. It made our Christmas extra special, can't wait to return

Excellent

Cottage was beautiful, clean and well presented. Welcome hamper was great too!

We could never get the wifi to work. Otherwise the cottage was fine

Everything we needed and in a good location

Absolutely fabulous cottage and looking forward to returning there. Hamper was a great touch. Thanks

Cosy cottage
Good location
Lovely welcome hamper

Spot on beautifully presented

Minor issue with the shower but otherwise a fantastic and comfortable property in a wonderful place

The cottage was great, my wife and I wanted a relaxing break after hosting 16 family members and Hillview gave us that. Breakfast in the courtyard garden each morning set us up for touring the Cotswolds.

Amazing clean, modern, elegant cottage in a beautiful setting. The hamper was a wonderful welcome treat using gorgeous local products for us to eat and drink.

Excellent Cottage we could not fault it 5 star

don't know haven't been to it

Good quality, very well equipped, quiet location, plenty of space for a couple

Only slight quibble; outside table and surrounding patio are in need of a good clean

As above- cottage was clean and tidy and spacious for the two of us and everything to make one feel comfortable and 'at home' Good Housekeeper !

Well designed, large, modern property in good location. Has all the facilities you need and nice outdoor area. Local village has excellent restaurant The Plough, within 2 minutes walk. Directions were very good.

Beautifully decorated and comfortable cottage, especially the bed.
Well located to visit the many attractions in the Cotswolds and Oxford, together with lovely walks. The owners and housekeeper were charming and helpful, but unobtrusive.

First-rate accommodation--we'll be back!

Great location. Excellent facilities. Housekeeping to high standard and caretaker on hand to answer enquiries

Spotless cottage and Janet the housekeeper was very helpful and friendly.

My only complaint was the chainsaw wake up call in our last morning. Could thins have been rearraged till after we left. Or if we told about it . We were going to book an extra night but didn't know how long it would b continued for .
Everything else was fabulous.

absolutely great - no problems at all - intend to visit again if possible

Fabulous cottage, modern and very well equipped, fabulous cakes left in our welcome pack. Good location and parking outside the cottage door. One of the nicest cottages that we have stayed in.

A perfect cottage everything you could wish for. I've stayed at at least twenty Rural Retreat cottages but Hunter Cottage was the best

Stunning property, housekeeping beyond expectation and the treats were to die for

We had such a wonderfully comfortable stay at the cottage. As soon as you walk through the door you relax. Everything about the cottage is done to an extremely high standard coupled with a lovely view onto a meadow it is the ultimate cosy retreat. Must also mention Janet whose welcome treats were truly amazing and made our stay so enjoyable. Thank-you!

Hunter Cottage was absolutely brilliant! In beautiful condition with everything you could possibly need. Housekeeping was thoughtful and we loved all of the local foodie treats that we were given! We hope to be back and would definitely recommend.

A beautiful, cosy and thoughtfully furnished cottage in a great location.
A DVD player would have been a real added bonus for rainy days in, but we made good use of the jigsaws!

A marvellous well equipped cottage and an excellent housekeeper who added those extra touches that make a holiday special

Excellent

The cottage itself is beautiful and has been furnished to a high standard (what we have come to expect from Rural Retreats!). Only a few small niggles; there are no keys for the patio doors into the garden.
You can use the side door but part of the reason for picking this property was the thought of throwing open the doors in the living room and getting all cosy! Some of the kitchenware is not of great quality - the knives for example were terrible! Not a problem if you aren't planning to cook (alas we were). It wouldn't take much to bring some of these items up to the same quality as the rest of the cottage.
Finally the welcome hamper looked like it had seen better days! The juice was out of date and the grapes were on the turn.
Location is wonderful! Two beautiful pubs are within minutes and the food is well worth a visit (some of the best food we have eaten).
Overall a lovely stay in a beautiful cottage.

The property was comfortable. No keys for patio doors onto rear garden. This meant only one escape route from property other than small high windows in bedroom or window in kitchen. The property itself is nicely equipped. Parking a problem with adjoining large property blocking shared access.

+ Peaceful. Comfortable bed. Good shower. Nice balcony.

- Sink/toilet area far too small. Very little space to unpack clothes.

Very good accommodation and reception. Very pleasant surroundings.

Total relaxation, with all on hand for a special break for two.

This was our second visit to Millers Loft and it won't be our last.
The accomadation is amazing.
The location is great. The views from Millers Loft are fab.
We love it. It's a great place to relax, rewind and chill out

So so so so good. Really exactly what we needed!

Very clean, well managed and also friendly owner

Just to mention a small thing which would have been useful to have - a map of the local area around Miller's Loft. There were a couple of maps in the flat but neither included the immediate area. Many thanks.

Could not fault anything ..........We will definitely be returning to Miler Loft.

The loft is a perfect home from home retreat with all the facilities that you could wish for. The accommodation is finished to a high standard.

The property would benefit from a telephone line for emergency purposes, given the lack of mobile coverage. We both have elderly parents and they would have no way of getting hold of us in a crisis. Also, whilst it was nice to be visited by the hens, a gate at the bottom of the stairs would help as the stairs, external platform and furniture all ended up covered in hen poo. The stairs also need urgent attention as they are very slippery in wet weather, and, as we found, dangerous when loading/unloading in the wet.

This was a wonderfully appointed loft conversion, the Family were incredibly welcoming. We would strongly recommend this as a retreat.

Great location

Lovely place, very comfortable and very quiet, just as we like it.

Will definitely go again. We enjoyed the area(which we are not familiar with) and loved Miller's Loft

Property was really lovely. I would just suggest that it would have been nice if the owners had put the lights on that we're on the gates to the property so we could have seen the drive better. Remember a lot of people who stay will be "townies" and are used to there being street lights everywhere!

Gorgeous location, lovely accommodation, fantastic welcome hamper, can't recommend highly enough

A nice apartment, well equipped although the en suite bathroom was very small and challenging to use

The accommodation was excellent and could not be faulted however it was a shame that the wi-fi and mobile connection was a problem. We have adult children so it wasn't a problem for that but I have a mother who lives alone and is usually always able to contact me so I did find that a little worrying with no mobile connection.

Good

Very enjoyable long weekend.

An absolutely amazing place to spend time to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Welsh countryside. A beautifully converted building, providing everything you need for a well-earned break or just when you want to spoil yourself.

The owners of the cottage could not have done more to make us feel welcome, they are lovely people.

We highly recommend Mulberry cottage and will hopefully return in the near future.

Very welcoming and comfortable, Julie made us feel really welcome and set us of on a really good walk. Very clean, well equipped cottage.

Cottage was very good and just as described. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere in a great location, could not ask for more!

Exceptional attention to detail. Above and beyond helpful and welcoming. Would highly recommend Mulberry cottage. First time having a rural break and thuraly enjoyed the tranquility and high standards of the cottage. The owners where lovely people who couldn't do enough to help

Our third trip to Mulberry Cottage. The owners are delightful and the cottage is always in tip top condition. If you wish to get away from everything, this is the place to stay

Perfect.

Really lovely couple, amazing views and quiet. Property decorated to a high standard with everything we needed.

Very nice cottage well equipped and lovely views
Julie made us very welcome

Accommodation of a very high standard. The welcome pack very generous - we particularly enjoy the local produce. Lovely hosts at Mulberry Cottage.
We've had 4 RR holidays and have another booked for September.

Disappointing

lovely break, great part of the country, and fantastic local pub

Excellent, small but space well utilised. No detail too small. Perhaps wifi only in kitchen a prob but that's rural living for you.

Lovely cottage, ideally situated

We were disappointed that no warning was provided about the very poor wi-fi provision, but otherwise happy.

Comfortable cottage with a good standard of furniture and fittings but could do with more cups/mugs/bowls etc, some of which were cracked/chipped, and a footstool would be useful in living area. Access onto the driveway from the road was rather difficult and would be better with a dropped kerb, and an extra row of paving or gravel would save walking over grassed area.

The map on the website does not indicate the correct position for the Old Bothy which should be on the south of Queen Street after The Old Manor House (not down a gated alley as shown). As there are no street numbers we had to search by walking along the street.

The Wi-Fi was not available in the sitting room only in the kitchen. WiFi extenders are not expensive http://www.trustedreviews.com/best-wifi-extenders_round-up

This is the smallest property we have rented. Perhaps a note indicating just how small it is on the booking page would be helpful.

Location is attractive and excellently situated for the trips we wanted to do.

Superb hamper and delightful hideaway

Fantastic

The property was great, in a fabulous location. The hamper was excellent.

We love visiting this cottage it is small but perfectly formed in a beautiful setting.

The Old Bothy is an amazing holiday cottage. I loved the stone walls and the interior decor. The electric fire is a cosy touch to the living room. Everything about the Old Bothy is beautifully presented, clean and all the amenities you might need in order to spend a relaxing holiday are provided. The hamper was very thoughtfully put together with local produce that tasted exquisite and was a welcome sight after travelling all day, with the table laid ready for you on arrival.

Thank you for a lovely weekend when I was really in need of a break.

Lovely cottage, clean and in a very nice little village however it was a little to small, the pictures on the website made the property look bigger

Another excellent location from Rural Retreats - exactly as described and information at the Old Bothy very helpful for our 5 day stay, spoilt again with the arrival hamper.Thanks. C & J

Well prepared

Beautiful place to stay

We have visited quite a few of your properties and this has been the smallest. It also has been the best in its presentation and the way it has been thought through with a most generous welcome pack. Comfortable and charming, situated in a small, quiet and beautifully maintained Cotswold village; it provided the quality of stay that we associate with Rural Retreats. The owners should be congratulated.

Tom O'Brien

Ideal for our needs, The only minor issue may be furniture needs to be "pulled out" more often to clean behind. It did not detract in anyway from our stay.

Very good

The cottage was clean, comfortable and had everything needed. The furnishings, toiletries and linen were good quality. The hamper was a lovely touch and contained much more than expected. A bowl of fresh fruit and a lovely cake were waiting on arrival which we had in the pretty garden.

Clean and comfortable. I would say that the dishwasher racks require replacing, they are old and rusty

Great place too stay and very clean

We loved our stay at the barn. It was very clean and had everything we needed. Felt like a home away from home and would definitely stay there again!

We loved our stay at the barn, the property is extremely well equipped and maintained to a high standard. The location is excellent and the ambiance of the site is very relaxing. A hamper of food and milk is provided on arrival which is a fantastic service. I have seen some criticism that this hamper includes gluten free products. I personally think it is wonderful that the owners accommodate people with other dietary needs and see no issue with this being provided. There is a local store nearby should you require. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area and we will definitely be returning. Thank you very much for a wonderful stay.

The Barn was perfect. Had everything you could ask for and the service was fanatastic. Kendal was very helpful and resolved any issues immediately.

No alcohol! And gluten and dairy free. Very strange!!!!! Very lovely acomadation though.

Accommodation and fittings were first class, unfortunately the hamper was the poorest we have ever had. No fruit or cheese, the bread was out of date, coffee and
Tea poor. Only soya milk.

Might be worth checking the 'use by' date on food left in the hamper left for guests (which otherwise was lovely!).

Beautiful barn with a fantastic sunny courtyard, really peaceful setting with fantastic scenery.

Exceptional self catering, there was nothing to miss from home because literally everything was provided. Beautifully maintained cottage and surrounding farm lovely area, very highly recommended.

The Barn is nicely appointed and reasonably equipped (although not fully to RR standards). The fact that the owners in a hospitality industry, think it appropriate to enforce their own dietary preferences (no gluten, no dairy, no alcohol) on their guests is extraordinary. We tried to unravel this in advance with the housekeeper to avoid being given and paying for gluten/dairy free option which would certainly not be our choice and ended up with half a hamper - no fruit, no eggs, no fruit juice, no filter coffee, no cereal. This isn't really acceptable.

excellent condition and very well euipped

Stunning Barn at Vobster and really clean..... BUT no Vodafone signal. Occasionally possible to send or receive a text, but phone calls necessitated walking half mile up the lane. This does need to be pre-advised to potential guests

Great location and cottage is lovely

Great location and a beautiful converted Cider Mill. Owner friendly and helpful. Highly recommended

The Cider Mill is a perfect location for peace and tranquillity. The surrounding orchards and countryside are beautiful with local pubs nearby.

Very pleasant owner and an excellent hamper.

Harold is very friendly and knowledgable about the area made us feel very welcome. The property is quaint in a lovely location and people are very friendly in the area.
The bed was unfortunately so uncomfortable as it is so hard it must be an orthopaedic mattress it would really benefit from a luxury mattress topper that is extremely soft. Thankfully we slept on top of the duvet and used the blanket to keep us warm but lack of sleep rather spoilt the weekend. Also this property is marked as ground floor it really should say its a ground floor maisonette and that there is potentially people above. We would not have booked this property if we'd known we'd be below another property. Could do with some kitchen cloths to wipe surfaces as we only had a tired and rather dirty looking sponge. Hamper was not as well stocked as we have experienced elsewhere.

Harold was very welcoming and we found the Cider Mill warm and comfortable. We hope to return once the weather is better. A chopping board in the kitchen would be a useful addition.

Superb. We'd love to live there !

The cottage was spotless when we arrived and the standard of the food in the welcome pack was first class. We had everything we needed throughout our stay and found it to be an excellent base to explore Herefordshire and the surrounding counties

Very nice location and comfortable cosy accommodation. Underfloor heating was a bonus!

Very good.

We have given this "cottage" a poor rating as we feel we were misled. The Cider Mill is in fact a downstairs flat. We were disappointed to find this out after four days when upstairs became occupied and we were subjected to a lot of noise of footsteps across the ceiling and we could hear their television above ours. This spoilt what would have been a lovely place. Also, the photograph on your website of the outside of the building is NOT that of the actual property.

Cottage was clean and nice arrival basket provided. Couch and chair were very comfortable. Bed was so hard, we were unable to sleep on it. Used the couch and chair for the week which were acceptable if not ideal. Bathroom was nice with great shower. Lighting was good in unit.

We loved staying at the cider mill. Everything was as we expected from a rural retreats cottage. This is the third cottage that we have booked through rural retreats and we were not disappointed. Harold was extremely welcoming and we appreciated his friendly, helpful approach.

Lovely peaceful location and spacious well appointed accommodation.

The accommodation was excellent- very well set out, well supplied, and exactly what we were looking for. The location was ideal for a quiet, romantic holiday away

Very nice comfortable cottage

Directions to the property could have been clearer by indicating road numbers but we found it in the end

Good location for exploring the area, very clean neat and tidy property

Have stayed in many good cottages, this was one of the best.

Extremely comfortable and well appointed cottage. Steve and Sue and the dogs were very friendly and helpful.

Cottage excellently appointed - Steve could not have been more helpful - couldn't ask for more.

The property is stunning! The owners have gone to get lengths to add extra touches to make this the perfect place to stay.

Excellent