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"We loved our stay at Pike Cottage."
It is compact and bijou and well placed to visit south Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. The history of this quaint, picturesque cottage is fascinating. The stairs to the first floor are steep but manageable with the rope banister. The pub across the road offers value for money but be warned- their portions are generous. The owners are lovely and welcoming, offering free range of their beautiful garden. We highly recommend the cottage.
Reviewed by DeborahSep 2023
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"Pike Cottage is a wonderful place to stay."
I was made very welcome from the moment I arrived, had everything I needed and loved being able to enjoy the family's beautiful walled garden. A perfect place for a perfect break from it all.
Reviewed by AbigailAug 2023
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"Ideally located for our needs."
Reviewed by KathrynJun 2023
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"Very clean and comfortable."
Ideally situated for easy access to surrounding areas i.e. Bath, Boughton-on-the-Water and Bibury. Pub across the road serves lovely food. Property small but characterful. Owners very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed by AngelaApr 2023
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"We had a lovely cosy stay at the cottage and the location was perfect for our needs."
It was January and the weather was cold and wet so the lovely open fire was a real bonus.
We did find the bathroom quite cold and you had to wait in between showers for the water to warm up again but that made sure we were quick!
The cooking facilities were minimal and the kitchen very small but as long as you are prepared it was not an issue and the excellent pub food and hospitality within 10 seconds walk was a true bonus.
Thank you for a lovely ‘get away from it all’ stay.
I’m so glad you had a good relaxing stay., despite the awful weather. I apologise for not informing you about the shower - I forgot! It heats from a wall heater & needs a moderated flow of water to give a longer lasting heat, then it’s fine. There is an instruction about this in the cottage handbook.
I endorse your opinion about our pub ! Cheers! Property Owner
Reviewed by TracyJan 2023
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"It was a perfect stay!"
The owners are very kind. The Cottage was very clean. Everything was perfect!
Reviewed by ChristianeSep 2022
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"A wonderful, unique, old Toll house."
A bit small but never the less a wonderful base from which we were able to explore all the areas we wanted to see. And, uniquely, the most wonderful old clock, with its workings in the bedroom, gently ticking away and serenading us to sleep.
Reviewed by SimonJul 2022
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"My partner and I had a wonderful time at Pike cottage, a stunning little piece of history charming architecture and picture perfect."
Set in a small village with everything you need literally on the doorstep.
The hosts Bob and Eileen gave us permission to use their beautiful garden which is a absolute picture and we had a lovely relaxing time in the sunshine.
We would love to go back towards the end of the year.
Reviewed by KellyJun 2022
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"A fantastic quirky cottage with an interesting history."
Beautiful features inside and out. Helpful and friendly owners next door who kindly allow use of their garden. Pub across the road with fantastic food and warm welcome. Lovely village,good for visiting many Cotswolds sites.
Reviewed by HelenMay 2022
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"Lovely cosy cottage in a great location."
Great to have access to garden. Shower facility a bit hit and miss and a basket of logs would have been very welcome given that the village shop did not sell them.
Reviewed by TraceyApr 2022
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"Lovely historic cottage, well positioned to explore the surrounding area."
Great 1st floor bedroom with a comfortable bed.
The kitchen is very compact, with limited workspace. We still managed to cook some meals. Reasonably well equipped, but could do with a small chopping board that can be easily cleaned and used for meat, etc and some more cooking implements for use on the non stick pans, especially a wooden spatula/spoon.
Great pub just across the road, which does good grub.
Thank you for your favourable comments. I’m pleased you especially liked the bedroom. I have already provided a chopping board - it’s covering the sink. The spatula that is provided is plastic, in the expectation that it is more easily cleaned and therefore more hygienic.
The pub food is certainly great, and so are the quantities. Property Owner
Reviewed by GillianMar 2022
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"A very quaint cottage in a loverly village the owners were very welcoming we will definitely stay here again"
Reviewed by Frances SianNov 2021
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"Lovely place enjoy our stay very much."
Reviewed by GlenisNov 2021
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"Finally got to take our staycation at Pike Cottage!"
This was a Christmas present for my other half for Valentines weekend however we then had to postpone to April (my birthday weekend), but yet again we had to postpone to Oct (Marks birthday) and we made it and it didn’t disappoint in any way shape or form. We had the best time! A beautiful building and ‘home’ extremely well laid out and equipped. An awesome open fire, stunning bedroom and just full of original character.
Our hosts were very friendly and hospitable (as we’re their neighbours as well!).
Like I say we could not fault any aspect of this wonderful house, pub, village, part of England!
Thank you, I sincerely hope we will be back! x
Reviewed by LindaOct 2021
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"Cottage was in a great location for visiting local beauty spots, including ..."
Cottage was in a great location for visiting local beauty spots, including Westonbirt arboretum Pub directly opposite cottage was good for food and it’s general ambiance
Reviewed by DavidSep 2021
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"Pike Cottage is an attractive and quirky cottage with all you could want for a week's stay."
Spacious bedroom with comfortable bed and adequate storage, but the steep stairs needed careful negotiation. The old clock here was a little noisy as was the passing traffic.
Downstairs lounge was attractive with comfy sofas and a stock of leaflets/guides on the area. A larger TV would have been an improvement and the internet connection and Wi-fi could be erratic at times. Bathroom met our needs. Kitchen is on the small side, but we managed using our Remoska.
The big plus was the beautiful garden and the friendly owners Eileen and Bob. Great to sit out and relax after a day's visiting. The welcome basket was a nice touch!
The pub opposite serves good meals and beer. We stocked up at the fabulous farmshop in Hawksbury Upton and topped up at the local store around the corner from the cottage. Good base for visiting the charming village of Biddestone, Castle Combe, Lacock and the interesting Bradford-on-Avon.
Reviewed by PeterSep 2021
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"We had a lovely stay at Pike Cottage."
The owners were very welcoming and the village itself was lovely, with a fantastic pub just across the road. We will definitely be back.
Reviewed by RobertAug 2021
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"We had a fantastic stay in Pike Cottage."
It’s charming and comfortable and loads of character. The hosts were more than happy for us to sit in their garden and enjoy the evening sun which was absolutely gorgeous. Great location and loads to do in the area. Cycling, walking, country houses and towns and villages to visit. We didn’t even make it into Bath.
Reviewed by SusanAug 2021
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"Beautiful little toll house cottage!"
Had a great week here....ideal situation for visiting Bath, Bristol and numerous national trust properties etc. The owners were very friendly and helpful when needed, but not intrusive. Beautiful garden! Recommend a visit to the pub across the road for a meal ....good choice of food, delicious food and portions were huge!
Reviewed by SueAug 2021
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"A beautiful tiny cottage."
With lots of little home touches made for a wonderful honeymoon. We got a warm welcome and thoroughly enjoyed out stay.
Reviewed by DanielJul 2021
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"Sykes have never failed in being perfectly accurate in the descriptions of the cottages we have stayed in, and again everything was as described."
Pike cottage is very quaint and has everything you could need for a perfect stay, the kitchen is very small but we had no problems at all making meals , the bed was very comfortable and the clock can be stopped if the ticking interrupts your sleep. Having use of the beautiful gardens was brilliant as the week we stayed was incredibly hot. The cottage is perfectly.located for visiting places, such as Castle Coombe ,Bath, Chipping Sodbury, Lacock. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and chatting with the owners, and the pub over the road did lovely meals and were very friendly.
Reviewed by SallyJul 2021
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"Quaint little cottage, ideally situated to explore the beautiful Gloucestershire and Wiltshire countryside."
Perfect for two people and a really privilege to be able to share the owner's garden on sunny evenings. The kitchen is very small and may prove problematic for those who wish to cater at home. However, the pub across the road offers good value wholesome food.
Reviewed by NeilJun 2021
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"Pike Cottage is very charming and you have access to the owner's (just next door) beautiful garden."
The cottage had everything we needed and was very clean. The location was ideal for visiting some lovy Cotswold villages and some great walks.
The drawbacks- the kitchen is very small and if we had have eaten in, it would have been a challenge to cook in it.
Also if you are a light sleeper we would not recommend as you are right on a very busy main road and the outside clock's mechanism is located in the bedroom and is noisy. For some, this may be relaxing but for others it could disturb you throughout the night.
Reviewed by LouMay 2021
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"Charming olde world cottage, warm, clean and comfortable."
Ideal base for exploring the cotswolds and a lovely pub opposite that do great food, the takeaway portions are very generous, we found an order of one meal was more than enough for two people. The clock on the front of the cottage is a nice original feature, the workings of which are located in the bedroom and tick toking may be an issue for light sleepers.
Reviewed by AndrewMay 2021
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"Most enjoyable break in this character cottage which has all you need for a comfortable stay, the owners go the extra mile by providing many thoughtful touches."
The pub opposite, Fox and Hounds, was just about to open fully but the takeaway we had was both delicious and generous.
Reviewed by SusanMay 2021
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"So unique, we loved staying there, you get what you see advertised, but it was perfect for us as we did not plan on cooking meals in the evenings."
The only thing that surprised me was the clock you see is a working clock and is loud in your room, it never bothered us but it could bother some people.
Reviewed by DebbbieOct 2020
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"Quant qwerky little cottage ideal for two people."
Situated in lovely quite village with a superb pub opposite that does wonderful food and great beer. The cottage owners made us most welcome and we look forward to hopefully returning next year.
Reviewed by GrahamOct 2020
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"The very friendly peers let us use their beautiful garden."
Even set a table in the sun when we had friends visiting.
Reviewed by JanSep 2020
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"Warm welcome."
Everything we needed and extras. Loved the area for cycling.
Reviewed by GraemeAug 2020
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"Great cosy cottage, very hospitable hosts wine and chocolates met us."
Despite weather plenty to do in area, visited National Trust houses, Bath and Nailsworth.
Fox and Hounds opposite does excellent food.
Reviewed by JasonFeb 2020
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"Beautiful cozy cottage with log fire."
Very good location as a base to explore the local area. Small but functional kitchen we managed to cook a few evening meals. The pub opposite serves good food and friendly locals. Bob and Eileen very welcoming and there to offer any assistance if needed.
Reviewed by LouizeJan 2020
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"This is an absolutely charming place."
The hosts are friendly but not intrusive, the house is spotless and comfortable with the use of a large and beautiful garden. The only down sides are that 1) the kitchen is not fully equipped—one two-ring hob plus a microwave and 2) the bathroom is downstairs. Both of these are more than compensated for by the charm of the building. Anyone who has difficulty with stairs would not find these stairs easy. I thoroughly enjoyed my short stay here.
Reviewed by SeanJul 2019
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"Great getaway place for some quiet time, great location over the road to a good pub (meals really nice there) kitchen on small side and would be difficult to cook there - no oven."
On the whole great time there and would visit again
Reviewed by RogerJun 2019
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"Great cottage and beautiful location."
Reviewed by HeatherMay 2019
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