Thrower's Cottage

The kitchen was a little grungy, and the downstairs floors had animal hair on them.

We used the neighbor's backyard to pass through after forgetting to unlock the front door when going on a walk, carefully shutting the gates as directed per the lodging booklet, and she was Not happy, even though the booklet said we had permission for that. The views were Lovely and it is a beautiful place! We really enjoyed our stay and would come back if we ever have a chance.

This is a wonderful cottage in a really pretty and friendly village, we were lucky enough to meet the owners of the cottage who we’re really lovely and recommended some dog walks, the cottage is lovely over 3 floors and a garden of dreams with a view to die for

Pictures well define the reality of the cottage.

Very confortable, quiet at the end of the small village, well equipped with a bath and shower and nice view on the country side. Every day we saw the deers in the field in front of the garden. Very easy to park a car in front of the house. Lots of public paths to walk accross the fields around. We had a good stay despite a lack of sun to better enjoy the garden.

Nice cottage, good location and great views from the rear of the cottage.

Nice garden, secure for our dog and good dog walks nearby. Only warning is the stairs up to the bedrooms are very steep.

Great location to explore the Cotswolds and fantastic cafe and pub/restaurant in walking distance.

House has everything you need and kitchen well stocked with pans/frying pans etc for a week. Care should be taken with young families (or older people) as the stairs is very steep to the bedrooms.

This was such a lovely place to stay, it had everything we could want, close to the village, and the information about walks and the area was fantastic.

We would definitely stay again!

Thrower’s Cottage is exactly as described.

The staircase to the rooms is an adventure for everyone below sixty. Privacy is not part of the package as the vintage doors are just covering the doorframes. Beds are comfortable; kitchen is well equipped. It is the lovely central location with an amazing view. The herd of reindeer is just splendid to watch.

The property was quaint and comfortable.

The backyard was breathtaking and we loved the views of the deer and hillsides. We appreciated the laundry and clothes rack. Well-kept and cozy and perfect walk down to town.

We were happy to stay in Throwers Cottage.

The property is what we hoped for and more. The owners have made a great effort for us as guests to feel at home. Everything we could need to enjoy ourselves is there. So even when the weather is bad you can do all kinds of games, watch TV or a film and listen to music while reading a book( of our own or those that are provided). It is possible to cook meals or bake cakes while all the equipment needed is there. But the nearby local pub/ restaurant is good so if you don’t want to cook it is nice to go there. We slept well in the good beds. The garden is nice and cosy and the view is great. As extra surprise we enjoyd the deer and pheasants that we saw in the afternoon in the meadow behind the garden.To the owners: Thank you for sharing your beautiful cottages with us.

I’ve already emailed about the cottage , as issues & I will forward it to you Cleanliness below par on general & several dirty /used items left in property from previous stay Hand rail loose Heating not working after first night Garden needs attention Location great , but wouldn’t choose this cottage again Milk , OJ & biscuits left a nice touch

A cosy cottage set in a beautiful village.

The cottage is very comfortable and met all our needs. Very well equipped. The garden area is very pretty with plenty of seating for sunny evenings. We would definitely return but we found the stairs a problem. We are older guests and for younger people it won't be an issue as there are plenty of handrails.

We loved it!

Beautiful cottage Views are magnificent Handy : washingmachine, dishwasher

Great cottage in a lovely village and close to so many beautiful parts of the Cotswolds!

This was our second stay at the cottage.

Blockley is a beautiful village and the cottage is walking distance to the local pub, cafe and shop. Blockley is also close to many other wonderful villages. The stairs to the bedrooms are very step but other than that the cottage is clean, warm, cosy and has everything you need!! Will definitely be back!

We were dismayed with the late check-in time, however, as the reason given for this was to ensure that a full 'Covid' clean could be carried out, we were expecting the cottage to be in pristine condition upon arrival.

However, we arrived to find the bin in the kitchen full of rubbish and some of the mugs were not cleaned properly, there was also a lot of dust and fluff in corners and under furniture, and a used tissue down the side of the sofa. We also had to try and find a bulb for one of the bedside lamps that wasn't working - it would be useful if these minor things could be checked prior to arrival as they make such a difference and are often overlooked. Aside from this, the facilities were excellent and the cottage was very comfortable in a fantasic location. Blockley Village is a real gem, a very quiet spot in the heart of the Cotswolds. A note on using next door's garden as an entrance to the cottage - it would be good if this was highlighted more with maybe a laminated notice put on the gate. We brought our dog and felt uncomfortable just walking through the neighbour's garden (this would be worse doing this during winter when it's dark). We felt we should knock on their door first, however there was no answer.

Having previously stayed in Throwers Cottage in 2020 we knew it would be the perfect place to stay when we were meeting up with Australian relatives visiting the Cotswolds.

Both the house and garden were as special as we remembered; we never tired of the view from the bathroom window! While ridiculously hot during the week of our stay, there were always shady areas of the garden to be found. Very happy memories, thank you.

A really wonderful cottage in a fantastic location.

You don’t often walk in to be greeted by a stunning view from the bathroom window! Impeccably, and very thoughtfully, kitted out and faultlessly clean. And of course the wonderful June sunshine really helped set off the very colourful and wel-stocked garden too. Lovely village and great walks from the door too. My only ‘but’ - echoing others - is that the 6pm start time (especially with a 10am departure time) is very late - and does seem a bit excessive: I’ve not known it anywhere else.

Great location for exploring the Cotswolds.

The cottage is in a beautiful village, in a quiet and yet only a short walk into the village. Lots of lovely footpaths. Throwers cottage had everything we needed for a short break, plus wonderful views and a pretty garden.

Very nice peaceful location great for a base to travel around the Cotswolds.

Local pub serves great food and local cafe for breakfast just a 5 minute walk away. The house has amazing views from main bedroom. The only down point is the steep staircase up to bedrooms and another staircase to kitchen diner if you struggle with stairs but very well equipped overall.

Gorgeous cottage in a fantastic location.

The cottage was really cosy, especially with the woodburner lit in the downstairs sitting room, and came with everything we could need for our stay. Blockley is a lovely village with lots of great, local dog walks and the cafe in the centre is fantastic. The only complaint would be the check in time - 6pm just feels too late, especially for a short stay.

Lovely cottage very cosy and comfortable

Beautiful garden to sit in, very quiet and peaceful and convenient location.

Pretty village, good shop and cafe, good pubs. The only drawback for us was the very steep stairs leading to the bedrooms. Had to take care going up and especially down. Otherwise a charming place to stay, with stunning views and a huge herd of deer in the adjoining field were interesting to watch.

We loved our short break to Thrower's cottage.

The best bit was seeing the deer each day from the upstairs bedroom window.The cottage was very clean and was very well equipped. There was a pint of milk in the fridge, some local biscuits and basics such as coffee, tea and sugar in the cupboard. We sat in the peaceful garden reading and enjoying the tranquility. The stairs are steep but well lit with solid handrails (2 sets, one up to bedrooms and one set down to main living/dining/kitchen area and garden).We went to the community cafe on Friday night having booked a fine dining meal (Fridays only)which was excellent. The cafe is good for breakfast, brunch, snacks at other times. Shop next door. There are lots of walks from the cottage and information about these is provided. Only downside was late check in of 6pm especially as we had to leave by 10am on Monday morning. We got there a little early and cleaner was just finishing so we walked to the shop about 10 minutes away.

The stairs at the property are terrible.

Unsuitability for people with mobility issues was highlighted in the description, but my husband and I are perfectly fit and able and they were a challenge to say the least. The shower is poor and beds basic. I sent an email during our stay to this effect but received no response/ acknowledgment. The garden is super however.

I start this review by saying that we have stayed with Sykes before, but did not find this experience as good as previously.

The positives are that Blockley is a great base from which to explore the Cotswolds. We were lucky with the weather and spent most of our time outside. The description of the cottage is accurate, but the stairs to the 2nd floor are a challenge for anyone who is not agile. It would be a good idea to put a strip of anti-slip material on the bottom step as it is easy to miss it - particularly at night. Two of us did! The garden is lovely and a real bonus. The negatives are the late arrival time and the fact that there was no evidence of an intensive clean. Like other reviewers we found the house dusty - particularly the bedrooms - and in the lower ground floor, some of the surfaces had clearly not been wiped over as there were marks and stickiness. We started our stay by doing some cleaning and trust me, we are not Kim and Aggie who hunt out dirt….We found it disappointing that this had not been attended to given the recent comments of other reviewers. The late arrival time is not sustainable as you effectively lose the first day of your holiday. The 2 hours you would normally get from a 4pm arrival really does make a difference. Despite this, we like Blockley and will be returning to the cottage in September, but sincerely hope that we will be able to arrive for 4pm and that the cottage will have been cleaned. The stay would be better with a few matters attended to. A better vacuum cleaner is essential if you want guests to keep the cottage clean. Waste paper baskets in all rooms would be helpful, to avoid having to bring rubbish down to the LGF. The “sharp” knives were very blunt and a wider range of knives would be great. An apron in the kitchen could be provided. I say all this because Throwers Cottage could be a really great place to stay with these few matters addressed and they would not be costly to deal with.

The accommodation was not up to standard for the price we paid.

On day one we found dog poo in the garden, a dirty BBQ, dusty rugs and bedside tables a Hoover we had to clean out before we could use as it was full of someone else dirt and hair. The cleanliness what not up to standard and we would not book again. It certainly was not worth the amount we paid.

Considering the covid deep clean and late arrival time because of it, the cottage was not as clean as we would have thought.

The fridge had not been cleaned - we cleaned it when we got there before using it. The rugs were dusty and fluffy, with dirt underneath when lifted. Otherwise the cottage was clean. The main double bed was extremely creaky - just move and it creaked - wood against wood. It needs some form of padding to supress the noise. Wakes you up as a light sleeper. Very annoying. Facilities and rest of cottage exceeded expectations - fantastic location.

We had a 2nd fab visit to Throwers Cottage, the 1st being last year in July.

The cottage is just lovely and so relaxing. We were able to sit in the garden again this year too as the weather was good, it was bliss. Thanks very much. We'll be back.

We thought that the shower could be a better one & the beds more comfortable

We travelled all across the Cotswolds and couldn’t have found a better location with better views than Thrower’s Cottage in Blockley.

You can observe the deer from the manicured garden sipping your morning coffee as the sun rises in front of you. You even have an amazing view from the bathroom. Blockley is an organic village and feels less touristic but more authentic. The cottage was so well equipped with a TV in each lounge and a fully stocked kitchen that we were missing nothing and immaculately cleaned. It gets a bit chilly on the ground floor so another radiator would help but the fireplace is nice to have. Maybe a hot tub in the garden in the future? The interior is so cutely updated that it is simple but perfectly fitting to the style and environment. We eventually got used to the staircase - it is not so bad as it is not slippery and has nightlight. It helps that the bathroom is on the middle floor. A dream house in wonderland.

Gorgeous property.

The garden was beautiful and everything inside was clean and modern although cottage still kept its traditional charm. Only downside were the scary stairs from the bedroom to the bathroom, had to be very careful making that journey in the night - lighting was good though so as long as we were careful it was fine.

Wonderful few days in this pretty Cotswold village.

Throwers Cottage was very clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed for a perfect little getaway with our 10yr and 8 yr old children and small dog.

We spent the most perfect week in this Cottage, in Blockley, lovely village with delicious pub and café, and supermarket full of local products.

Not too many tourists in this Cotswolds village, which is great! The cottage was very well decorated and furbished, the outside area was absolutely perfect with a beautiful view, bbq was great. It was really quiet, and there was everything we could have dreamt of/needed in the cottage: from washing machine / dishwasher / freezer to hair dryer / drying rack / tableware ofc / dvd, etc. There are also a lot of walk you can start from the cottage. And Blockley is a nice location to explore the Cotswolds as it's very close to high-touristic villages/attractions like Bourton on the Water, Broadway, etc. We highly recommend this cottage, and we will come back there if we visit again this beautiful region!

We had a wonderful week.

Thank you. The cottage was very comfy, the kitchen was well equipped and the garden and views were second to none. The steep stairs to the bedrooms weren’t really a problem for us except when trying to carry suitcases, but I can see this could be a real hazard for older people or those who find stairs a challenge.The ropes and lights help (particularly at night) but clearer mention of the stairs could be made on your website. We loved the Blockley Community Shop, it really provided us with all we needed, as well as local plums, cherries etc on sale fresh each morning. Walk suggestions in your cottage handbook were much appreciated, and the location of the cottage is great for visiting the North Cotswolds. We look forward to returning soon.

Stairs were really steep and not shown on photos which is not good for people who have difficulty walking.

Lovely clean cottage

A great location with lots of walks straight from your door.

Lovely and cosy cottage with log burner keeping us cosy for a great winter break. Great base for exploring the many lovely Cotswold villages.

Wonderful, well equipped, charming cottage in a stunning location.

Walking from the door. Pub shop and cafe very close by. The one big negative for this property is the 2 FLIGHTS OF EXTREMELY STEEP STAIRS. After our stay I actually re-read the description of the property to check I had not missed this in the detail. Can’t believe stairs are not mentioned.

Great setting and peaceful with delightful garden with deer nearby.

The only issue was the cottage could have been cleaner when we arrived. Floor and cupboards had crumbs and we encountered over flowing bins that had not been emptied outside. Whoever cleaned before we arrived did not do a great job! The cottage also needs a mop and bucket. The garden was lovely but the grass was over grown and we had to cut some of the flowers back in order to use the path. The owners need to look into this ASAP.

Great location in North Cotswolds.

Property is in a very peaceful location in the village

We had an amazing time is this thoroughly delightful cottage - great location, well equipped, pretty as a picture ( prettier than the advertisement photo, in fact!

) extremely comfortable....loved it all! Would emphasise that it has very steep, shallow stairs both up and down,so those who have fractious knees, or small children, should bear this in mind. Still dreaming about our totally relaxing stay - thank you so much. (would give 10 out of 10 in all categories, but cannot register my vote with the above tabs?)