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Wonderful location, beautiful apartment .

Great location, lovely apartment, very clean.
The only small downside would be that the road outside is quite noisy at night, so if you have the window open in warmer weather you can hear the traffic.
I would have liked a couple of serving dishes in the apartment, just to complete the otherwise well stocked cupboards.

Beautifully fitted out and very clean. Great welcome hamper. Brilliant!

Excellent property, absolutely fabulous, will return to Harbour View

Excellent

Get the internal hall lights sorted.walking up 20 steps to the front door in the dark is not funny.

Clean, comfortable, well equipped and spacious apartment in an excellent location

Really great apartment. Induction hob difficult to manage - why not have a hob that more people are likely to be familiar with? but loads of good restaurants in Rye so not a major problem.

Apart from the parking problems everything was perfect.

A beautiful property which was in immaculate condition.

A little oasis where you can kick back and relax. Extremely high standard, spotlessly clean and well equipped . Will definately go back again, brilliant.

Sofa, ironing seemed to be somewhat second hand in an otherwise new environment

Good

The property was extremely clean, very well equipped and the welcome hamper was a lovely touch. The owners had even left a lovely cake and some prosecco for my wife's birthday.

Fantastic

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.

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.

One of the best equipped cottages we have stayed in.

Good

Will choose RR over other firms in future

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 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.

The cottage itself was just as we expected in terms of the facilities, with a superb welcome pack waiting for us. We were disappointed on the day of our arrival when frost was expected and occurred, that the heating had not been turned up more than just back ground - after a day of increasied settings, mastering the wood burner and buying a hot water bottle we were more comfortable! It should be pointed out that a couple of the bottom stairs are angled downwards which makes negotiating the bottom turn a challenge. We felt safer by holding on to the lintel above, but someone less agile might find it a bit awkward.

Beautiful and cosy cottage in lovely village and area. Would have been excellent if there was a rug/carpet on kitchen floor plus blinds to make it warmer in mid winter. Stairs were a bit tricky too

Everything very good except the bathroom! The low beam is directly over the sink. And no shower and shower curtain/door either! The WC and sink could have been the other way round making the sink easier to use.

Charming cottage, with a very well stocked hamper.
Loved the location, a very good starting point in the Cotswolds!

The cottage was adorable. The welcome basket was a lovely touch and very much appreciated. The upstairs shower was lacking some water pressure, which made washing a bit difficult. But other than that the property was stunning. Clean and charming and absolutely beautiful. So cozy, we would definitely come back.

Surprised the precipitous stairs to the second bedroom were not given special mention.
The hot water was a bit of an issue. The water got VERY hot, bordering on the dangerous and the hot tap for the bath was very slow, so slow it took over an hour to run enough water to have a bath. The hand held shower couldn't be used, the water didn't make it down the hose.
However it was a lovely cottage and we thoroughly enjoyed our 3 days. The hamper was second to none!

There was no hot water the evening I arrived as the hot water tank had been turned off. Took a couple of hours even with the boost on to get hot water. Not a great welcome after s long journey and long day at work. Otherwise the cottage was very lovely.

The property itself was outstanding, one of the best, if not the best we have visited. The views were spectacular. The only downside was the long single track hill we had to drive up to get to the property.

The views were fantastic, and the house was immaculate! My only thoughts were that some rugs in the hall and kitchen would make it more cosy, especially in cooler weather!
We didn't understand the phone, we could only make very local calls, and no incoming at all! In an area of nil mobile signal, and as it was a pay phone we thought it could have at least had incoming calls as that would cost the landlord nothing!

Will definitely use Rural Retreats again and would recommend Gareg Wen

Location,attention to detail,high standards

Excellent

Lovely place. Eiren very welcoming. Just very sorry that there was no Wifi or internet whilst we were there

Garreg Wem is simply one of the very best! In every respect - and that's why we keep going back!

Excellent cottage, very well equipped and heated, wonderful views. Good housekeeping service.

Great cottage, perfect 'home from home', very dog friendly and lovely and warm. We had a fabulous weekend, many thanks.

As good as ever. Our third visit.

One of the best cottages we have ever stayed in. A real gen at Garag Wen.

Cottage is attached to farm at the top of a hill with excellent views to Snowdonia, cottage is comfortable with all facilities required for a holiday let.

Cottage was brilliant

Superbly well equipped and comfortable cottage. Highly recommended

Superb property. One of the best we have stayed in

I would say without a doubt it was the best Rural Retreats property we have stayed in. Everything was top quality and I loved the White Company duvet and bed linen.

ten out of ten for the accommodation. the housekeeping service was excellent.

All was fab

Would definitely recommend this property and have already. Will certainly return. Stunning.

Gorgeous clean cottage - we love it there!

Excellent location enjoyed the latest cal pub immensely

Inglenook cottage is the most beautiful place we have ever stayed in. We fell in love with it the minute we walked through the door. It was so quaint. full of character and so romantic in the loveliest little village. Words cannot describe how beautiful this cottage is. Attention to detail was second to none. The hamper of food and wine was such a beautiful touch. It is the most relaxing luxurious little cottage. Just love it! Will be going back again and again if we can!

The Cottage was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. It had everything you would need if you wanted to cook all your meals. The hamper which was provided was wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Just mind the low door frames.

Clean, tidy & very inviting

The cottage was great, it was very clean and had everything we needed. We also thought the welcome hamper was really good and far better than we were expecting. I also liked that I received a call on Saturday to check everything was ok. We have booked 2 weeks in August in one of the Trevose lighthouse cottages and really looking forward to it!

Excellent accommodation. Welcome basket and the fresh milk/cheeses was a great touch. We're already looking into our next stay.

We loved the cottage - it was a lovely pre Christmas break, and the Christmas tree was a nice surprise. Thank you

Very good

Very nice property and made more special with the added extras such as welcome hamper and logs for the fire.

Great cottage on the whole. Positives:
Welcome hamper
good for walks
well equiped
great fire
atmospheric cottage
dog friendly

negatives:
too much traffic noise at certain times of day, though quiet at night

Housekeeping was excellent although the property is over priced for its' size @ nearly £200 per day

As usual with rural retreats, a Service that we have used many time before, we never heard or saw the housekeeper. I personally think that it would not be to much asked for some one to call the property a day or so after you arrived just to ask if everything was alright. As rural retreats is not the cheapest of the Holiday rental Organisation, I Thing this could help the Client see that he is getting more from his Money than he gets from other firms. Asin all higher Price Hotels, you are always asked if everything is as expected.

Lovely cottage, well equipped and very comfortable with attention to detail. Very in keeping with the area and character of cottage.
Housekeeping of a high standard.
Would have no reservations about using this company again or recommending them to others.

The cottage was beautiful, totally perfect!

charming period cottage; fireplace a bit smokey

A cosy idyllic retreat in a super area and with the bonus of good weather. No mobile phone coverage sometimes has to be a bonus!

Beautiful cottage in a lovely village. Nice pub too!

Booked as a complete restful and relaxing weekend to celebrate my mum's 80th birthday. She absolutely loved it!

Excellent

Great cottage in a fantastic location.

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.

Very comfortable and cosy loft, in a lovely quiet location

Loveley loft in Norfolk......all up to standard one expects of Rural Retreats.......very nice owners too.

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

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

It was a lovely property and we enjoyed our stay

Slightly better (stronger) wifi was our only suggestion but everything else was perfect

The welcome hamper was superb and excellent quality . The facilities at the house were perfect, it was immaculate and prepared perfectly . Everything we might need in the kitchen was there.

The fire in the lounge was a big hit as on "glow" it made everything cosy.

It would be nice if the high widow in the lounge could have a shutter or blind like the bedroom but it really was wonderful and we are talking about when we will go back

What a wonderful cottage for our base while we visited the Cotswolds area, Stratford-Upon-Avon and Oxford. Very comfortable, clean and quiet; nice neighborhood in the little village. White Company toiletries were appreciated, as well as the outstanding welcome package including bread, cheese, butter, a yummy cake, eggs, juice, coffee, tea. Very highly recommended!

Very poor wifi, excellent hamper

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

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

So stylish and sleek interior, and so peaceful

Cottage was clean and tidy and Harold was friendly and helpful.

A leak in the roof spoilt one night as it fell on bed and caused problem with wet duvet and continual dripping whilst it rained outside. Otherŵise lovely.

A top class holiday property for two people. The owner, who lives almost next door was a fund of local information - helpful but not intrusive.
Would go there again.

Good location, although a little tricky to find. Very comfortable with nice amenities. Space is a little quirky.

The HopKiln was great and the walled garden a real sun trap with lots of butterflies and a very friendly robin.
The owner was very welcoming and informative about the local area.

One of the best cottages we have stayed in

having confirmed with the owner the date and time of our arrival we were very disappointed on arrival to find that the property had not been cleaned since the last letting more than a week before - food that had gone off in the fridge - pots in the sink - dead flowers on the table and the whole property requiring cleaning. The owner did arrive and was very apologetic but this did not make up for the disappointment. Despite the bad start it is a very pleasant property.

Hamper did not contain items listed . Cleaner had not moved furniture - when we slighyly moved a chair we found rubish fronm aprevious tenant. Difficult to make contact for the key. Involved 5 phone calls

couple of potential issues: sound of mice or similar in skirting in bedroom, and bees nesting in the door jamb at entrance door: could be problem for future residents. Plus could do with new sun umbrella-one in situ seen better days!

An excellent cottage - everything as per the website if not better.

excellent service and accomadation

Simply wonderful ..

Excellent

A hidden gem. Superb cottage and welcome hamper. Five star

Superb better than expected. Every possible thing I could have needed and the owners were so helpful and friendly. I am definitely going back again

Wonderful cottage with everything you could ask for. Neither my partner or I could fault the accommodation; it truly was lovely. A home from home.

Very cosy and welcoming. Everything that we needed for a stay when the weather was dank and miserable. TV connection was poor and kept dropping but this can be mended I am sure.

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Brilliant

The Maltings was perfect, lovely location, lovely cottage very clean had everything you would need on holiday.

Very pleased with the cottage, thank you again this was our 3rd time there.

Oh wow!! Was over the moon when we first arrived at The Maltings!!
Far exceeded expectations and the attention to detail from the owner Barbara was amazing- even leaving a high-vis waistcoat & torch for evening walks with our pooch! The welcome hamper was amazing & very generous and we hope to return next year ! Certainly a jewel in the Norfolk rural countryside :)

Beautiful house and location, every little detail is perfect, only complaint is we didn't stay longer! 10/10

Lovely cottage. Very clean and well presented. Will definitely return

Amazing cottage. Beautifully decorated, perfect location and welcome hamper was delicious!

Would highly recommend. We definitely book again

We stayed at The Maltings for one week. The property is very comfortable and has everything you would expect and more. It is in a quiet part of the village, but within a short walk of the village pub and shop. We were provided with a lovely welcome hamper that contained all immediate needs. The property owners live in the adjoining property and whilst they are very friendly and helpful, they do not bother you. We would fully recommend The Maltings.

Lovely property with lots of little extra touches which were appreciated.Lots of "attention to detail". Owners are nearby if needed & are lovely people.

Roger and Barbara were extremely welcoming, and we had an excellent 4 night stay at The Maltings. The cottage was extremely well equipped, and very comfortable, and we would have no hesitation in returning to The Maltings, and would strongly recommend it to friends and family. The only small thing we struggled with was the performance of the wifi, as we both need to stay in contact with work, and the internetwas a little "in and out". This took nothing away from our overall enjoyment of our holiday, and the cottage is also very well locate with amazing sandy beaches so nearby.

Would highly recomend ,lovely accommodation and very friendly owners .

The accommodation was finished to a very high standard. The accommodation was very elegant and relaxing. It was the perfect break away. The grounds had plenty of walks and it was lovely to see the raiders. We were provided with complementary access to the estate house and that was a lovely surprise. All the staff members onsite were extremely friendly and very helpful. I would highly recommend this accommodation. We can't wait to return!

beautiful cottage. Perfect retreat.

Beautiful place and surroundings

Wow, the most amazing place we have stayed, cannot wait to return x

Everything immaculate clean and tidy. Welcome groceries and toiletries also excellent. We shall return.

The cottage was stunning, beautifully situated, gorgeous decorating and everything you needed was there. Would not hesitate to return.

The accommodation was top-notch, the best we've ever stayed in. Rural Retreats can always be relied upon to provide excellent places to stay but the Potting Shed was superb. Spacious, comfortable, very well equipped, and we arrived at the beginning of December so there was a Christmas tree lit up to welcome us. Perfect!

Great cottage, everything brand new and very nicely decorated. The bathroom was especially luxurious! The grounds were beautiful and plenty of nice walks. Can't wait to return.

the property was dark and gloomy, had been shut up and smelt musty,

Lovely cottage but lacking in recycling facilities while was disappointing

Brilliant little hide away

Beautiful cottage, so quaint! Lovely sleepy village setting. The welcome hamper was ample and so generous - thank you!

Lovely little cottage in super village. Owner responded very quickly when there was a problem with the front door lock, could not have asked for more.

Fantastic

Excellent

Wonderful cottage in good location

My parents loved the toll house that we sent them to. Sounds like it was little and cosy and a perfect little getaway. Thank you!

A bigger bed would have made things more comfortable, lovely inside, pictures a little creepy. Don't think I would book a cottage without a garden again but did really enjoy the stay.

Lovely historical property with charming features, shame there was was a lot of the cleaning apparatus on show such as the vac and mop bucket in the kitchen next to the fridge. Lots of locked storage for personal storage, in such a tiny property, a more stripped back approach to storing would have been better. Could be at risk of feeling like you've borrowed someone's home rather than being in a holiday cottage. Really comfortable bed and beautiful bathroom and fire places. Really nice location for walking. Quantocks well worth a visit. Overall a really pleasant holiday, thank you.

Beautifully presented property. Very clean and everything felt fresh. Welcome hamper was particularly welcome!

A wonderfully quirky small cottage in a charming village with great walks in the immediate vicinity. Highly recommended. Don't let the plumbing put you off - it's all part of the fun!

The cottage was clean and tidy when we arrived with an excellent welcome hamper. unfortunately during our stay the dishwasher blocked and the water hammer in the pipes was very noisy. However this did not reduce our enjoyment of the holiday.

The Toll House is beautiful, quirky, cosy and peaceful. The welcome hamper was a lovely treat - we left what we didn't use - but thank you so much.

We got lucky with the weather!
I think we may book this again. It's a nice little place.
They might want to fix the water-hammer though - never encountered anything like that before!

Toll House was very quaint & cozy.
Loved the log burner 🔥
Would definitely recommend it to family and friends

Beautiful little bolt hole. Amazing attention to detail with the furnishings. The fact that there was no phone reception added to our relaxation!! Really comfy bed, so much so that we almost slept in and were late leaving on our final day!!nDefinitely not a property to go to if you want to cook a four course meal or something though!!

The usual high standard. Please ask the owner to hammer in the nails which protrude from the bare boards in the bedroom - a painful hazard at night!
We know that the toll house is a very small property but we needed field glasses to see the television!
A very comfortable little house and, once we had mastered the stove, very cosy too.

Good location set back from road so quiet despite being in centre of Chipping Campden an easy flat walk into town. Sun trap garden. Lovely hamper. Housekeeping very good. Lost star as needs carpet cleaning, and general tlc. But lovely place to stay.

Very clean. Great position. Comfy bed. Fantastic welcome pack

The house was spotless and the housekeeping service was impeccable! A real credit to your business and definitely a memory I have taken away, knowing your properties are so well maintained is a real draw. Having rented with many other holiday companies yours is by far superior and will shape our bookings for the future.

Excellent position but the cottage needs a little TLC especially the bathroom. We also found that the bed was very uncomfortable 😣

Fantastic cottage, great location and lovely owners. Would recommend to anyone

The cottage was lovely, a short walk into the town centre. The hamper was full of local products and everything tasted great!

As you can see we love it, and very much appreciated the special touches that the housekeeper provided, such as flowers, and very nice soaps, bath gel etc. There were all the instructions we needed, the main one to operate the cooker and the fire, not that we needed the fire as the cottage was beautifully warm. The other nice thing was that the pillows were so comfortable. I didn't look, but felt as if they were feathers. I always bring my Tempur pillow with me in case, but didn't need it!
Thank you for another lovely stay, and look forward to returning later next year!

Excellent cottage made it a fabulous break away

Clean, tidy, exactly as described, great welcome pack, superb location. Minor decorative re-touches need.

Our expectations for the property were high, were due to Rural Retreats reputation. The property required vacuuming due to a vast amount of cobwebs. The decor is in desperate need of painting. The bathroom was in an extremely poor state. The toilet system had come away from the wall. The show screen and all around the bath taps was discusting. The bath plug simply didn't seal. There were cracked floor tiles and paint peeling from the walls. The "secluded garden" is anything but, due to the shared passage way, where the neighbour had access to his shed and popped up several times a day! All in all, this could be a lovely cottage, but needs a lot of TLC.

Pillows not up to standard. Need proper, new ones!

Very impressed. The cottage was lovely and very well equipped. The garden was delightful and a lovely little oasis to return to at the end of the day. It was spotless and also had the cot and highchair we requested. We were also very pleased with the welcome hamper which had lots of breakfast things, tea, coffee some lovely bread, a bottle of wine and a delicious Victoria sponge!

Housekeeping fine. Vine Cottage is very small downstairs and we felt overpriced compared to other properties we have stayed in. Little things needed attention and we felt fixtures and fittings just needed bit of an overhaul. Also fire alarm goes off every time you cook toast as so close to cooker! Good location for town though....

Good location. Cottage was a bit tired and needs a makeover.

We found the bed slightly uncomfortable, other than that cottage first class, thank you

one minor point -n the pillows could do with replacing - the one provided are rather soft - a choice of firmer pillows would be better