Stubb Oak

34 Customer Reviews

• "Stubb Oak is simply a fabulous place to spend time, and not even the recent inclement weather put a dampener on an immensely relaxing, thoroughly enjoyable week at this cottage."

  I’d give it six stars if I could. The cottage was spotlessly clean, exceptionally comfortable, and extremely well equipped. The owners were very helpful and responded to any queries promptly, but they weren’t the least bit intrusive. The cottage is located in a remarkably tranquil setting and its garden is visited by a wide variety of wildlife, especially birds. If you’re looking for a peaceful, comfortable stay in stunningly beautiful countryside, look no further than Stubb Oak. I am already looking at returning.

  Shaun thank you for your lovely review sorry the weather wasn’t the best but if you’re like me if there’s plenty to see around then the wildlife and birds make up for the weather, we aim to make the cottage as comfortable as possible and like you say just leave you to enjoy yourselves if there’s anything you think would be a asset just let us know,so glad you are thinking of returning hope to see you in the future all the best stay safe and a happy new year. All the best Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Shaun5.0★Dec 2023

• "The cottage was very clean, comfortable and very well equipped with good quality beds, kitchen appliances and TVs."

  The welcome pack along with badger feeding tips and food were an added bonus! And, we actually saw a badger feeding on the patio step! We'd definitely recommend this cottage and would certainly seek to book it again should we wish to return to the area.

  Thank you for your feedback on our cottage, we aim to provide all things you have and use in your home and if there is anything that you can recommend then we will get that item, the bonus is all the visiting wildlife and a large fenced garden for kids and pets to be safe. Come again and thank you for your reccomendation all the best happy new year. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Dec 2023

• "Fantastic 6 night stay here in mid November 23."

  Wish we could have stayed longer! Great cottage - all of the facilities you would want to see (and more!). Well placed for our planned walking - even did the circular walk around the village based on the historic fruit farming business. The beds are dreamy. The lounges more than comfortable. Kitchen exceptionally well kitted out. The visits by the wildlife were enchanting; from the tenacious squirrels, daft pheasants and assortment of other birds - absolute treat was a red and black and white woodpecker. But the icing on the cake was the nightly Brock visits. Fabulous. Reading the guest book there are many return visitors and I think our name will be on there soon!

  Thank you for your lovely response so glad you enjoyed your stay at our cottage,it means a lot to get people’s input and as you say for peace and quiet there’s nothing to beat it,the walks and wildlife are a bonus,stay safe come again all the best. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Nov 2023

• "Just back from our long weekend, a group of walking ladies, the bungalow was great, 3 sleeping areas and 2 separate bathrooms, worked really well for us and an entrance area where we could leave boots and wet jackets and clothing."

  Would recommend this property, we really loved the location and that we felt very comfortable and cozy there. Garden all enclosed for our Lady Amber and kept her inside when we had the badger food out, such a treat to see wildlife on your doorstep! Thank you for the wine an chocolates too, much appreciated, Regards, Walking Ladies

  Thank you for your feedback on your stay at our bungalow so glad you enjoyed yourselves like you say there are plenty of walks around us and if you are feeling really brave try walking the hills see how many peaks you can go up and over not so easy but enjoyable views . Come again and bring your walking boots you know where we are so come and enjoy yourselves. All the best stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Oct 2023

• "We had the most wonderful time."

  This was one of the best cottages we've ever rented

  Thank you for your feedback so glad you enjoyed your time at our cottage it’s nice to have some reply’s to your stay it gives us an idea if all’s well and the wildlife is most enjoyable to watch we have our visiting partridges now coming back and they are a beautiful bird to see also the pheasants,thank you for your feedback come again there’s still more to see and do, all the best,stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alyson5.0★Oct 2023

• "What a total gem."

  Perfect for our wee group of 3 adults, 3 kids and a dog. Fully equipped. Exceptionally clean. Some lovely walks around local area. Fully secure and enclosed garden. Like most folk…the badgers were a highlight in the evening too. We were in area to visit family so didn’t do many activities however priory park in Malvern was great place and a lovely find. Sadly the swimming pool in Malvern was less so- went to evening family splash session in evening and place is dirty, pool is cold and staff less then helpful- so save yourself from that experience. Would love to come back to Stubb Oak; owners and house were just fab!

  Thank you for your review we aim to provide everything you need and have at home and yes we got badgers not what you usually see at your back door but what a treat, sorry to hear about your visit to the swimming pool I must say I have never been there and thanks for the heads up I will cross that off my places to visit come again we still have a lot to see and do, all the best stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Katie5.0★Oct 2023

• "We've just enjoyed a second stay in Stubb Oak as we love it."

  It feels like a home from home, relaxing , clean and amazingly well stocked. The beds are super comfy too and the owners really have thought of everything that you might need during your stay. 2 lounges, each with a smart TV too, so plenty of space for 6 people The gardens are large, secure and well equipped with garden furniture enabling you to enjoy a drinks and food outside The bird feeders attract so many different species and watching the badgers come to feed at dusk is wonderful Parking for 4 cars on the drives too is a real bonus The location in Colwall is great as you can visit so many places either on foot, for example a 6 mile return trip to The Kettle Sings across the fields and hills and the food is lovely, as are the spectacular views from the cafe, or by car to Ledbury, Symonds Yat, Upton upon Severn, Tewkesbury and Worcester. There is a train station too with connections to Birmingham and the West Midlands. There is a small convenience store in Colwall for essentials and newspapers within walking distance There are so many walks to do in the Malvern Hills, a wonderful theatre and cinema in Great Malvern, plus plenty of eateries and a waitrose. Highly recommend Stubb Oak for a relaxing break if you love an outdoors holiday in beautiful British countryside no matter what the weather is doing

  Thank you for your lovely review,so glad you got about and enjoyed all there is to offer around us however there’s still plenty left to see and do especially the falconry centre at Newent that’s about 8 miles away but worth the visit, come again check it out, all the best stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jacquie5.0★Sep 2023

• "This is our second visit to Stubb Oak and we love it, and we have already booked it for next October."

  You couldn't ask for a more relaxing setting, the local wildlife, including two visiting badgers is lovely. Plenty of walks and the local hotel and Thai restaurant are excellent. The welcome pack is lovely, to the point that the owners left some treats for our two house cats..brilliant! See you next year :)

  Thank you for your response to our cottage,we aim to make your stay as pleasant as possible and there are many places to visit around us just put your walking boots on and explore the hills and area around. Glad you enjoyed the welcome pack and the pet treats,see you next year stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tony4.7★Sep 2023

• "Fantastic cottage!"

  Very impressed with the facilities/amenities and just about everything - the cleanliness, the thought and consideration that's gone into ensuring that visitors have everything that they could possibly need - including the kind gifts waiting for us when we arrived. We especially loved watching the birds on the numerous feeders and feeding the badgers every evening. Very peaceful and relaxing. Could find no faults and can not suggest any improvements! All-in-all a perfect stay!

  Thank you for your review it means a lot to both of us on your views of the cottage and your stay,we appreciate your feedback and that you enjoyed yourselves come again for there is plenty to see and do. Take care stay safe many thanks Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Belinda5.0★Sep 2023

• "Just perfect!"

  Great location, easily more than enough to do in the local area and within an hours radius. House felt spacious for 5 of us with 2 dogs. It's spotlessly clean, beds are comfy and everything you could possibly need is there along with a very generous welcome gift. Garden is beautiful, well dog proofed and not overlooked Kicking myself for only booking one week!

  Hi so glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your lovely review we aim to provide all you could possibly need so we are grateful for your feedback the only thing we can’t guarantee is the weather but we have been there on soggy wet days and to tell the truth with the views and wildlife you don’t notice, instead of kicking yourself come again you know where we are, many thanks all the best stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Aug 2023

• "Wow wow wow certainly the best equipped cottage that we have ever stayed in, the owners have thought of everything to make our stay comfortable."

  If you want to recharge your batteries , Stubb Oak is the place to stay. We shall definitely return. Absolutely perfect in every way.

  Thank you for your response to our cottage we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we try to include all things you have in your own home that will make your stay perfect even down to visiting wildlife,the only thing is weather, but we are working on that, ha ha ,hope you will come again take care. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Debra5.0★Aug 2023

• "We had a great stay at Stubb Oak and I can honestly say that after staying in holiday lets for the last 30 years, it is the best equipped we have stayed in; a home from home."

  We loved watching the badgers at night, although the dog wasn't too impressed, but he did love the large enclosed garden. I would just mention that the oven didn't seem to get to the correct temperature but other than that everything was perfect and we would certainly stay again.

  Thank you for your lovely review and we try to include all you would need to make your stay the best possible sorry about the oven don’t know what’s wrong just that you may have had it set on the wrong setting,but we will have it checked out also so glad you enjoyed our wildlife come again, all the best stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Jul 2023

• "Wow! This is definitely one of the nicest places we have stayed."

  The gardens and wildlife were wonderful and a real treat, we so enjoyed our nightly visit from the badgers and watching the birds. Our Yorkie loved the secure gardens, perfect! The bungalow was lovely, beautifully clean, comfortable and everything thought of. The wine, chocolates and dog treats were very thoughtful. We were really sorry to Ieave even though we were going on to another cottage, we would have stayed there for 2 weeks had it been available and hope to book it for next year. So comfortable and relaxing and a great location even the rainy weather could not spoil our holiday. Thank you!

  Thank you for your wonderful review,so glad you enjoyed your stay we try to cater for every event and as you say the wildlife is spectacular and the gardens being enclosed you don’t have to worry about your pets,the only thing we are unable to guarantee is the weather but with so much to see and do around if you’re like me that doesn’t stop me from enjoying myself,so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you in the future.All the best stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★Jul 2023

• "We had a wonderful stay at Stubb oak."

  The setting was lovely and the wildlife was amazing. We sat for hours on the sun room watching the birds and the squirrels eating the peanuts and of course the wonderful badgers who came every night for the food we put out which was provided by the owners. The house was well stocked with everything that you could want. Like many others who had stayed there, we didn't want to go home! Thank you for the lovely wine chocolate and dog treats which all went down very well for all of us. Honey our dog spent hours in the garden and had a great time watching the sheep next door and the pheasants who dare land on her lawn! Would thoroughly recommend this place and can't wait to book next year!

  Thank you for your lovely review so glad you enjoyed yourselves we aim to make your stay as good as we can make it and the wildlife is amazing like you say and the bird life is terrific as we feed them all year so they just keep coming one couple who came counted over 30 species of birds I think they may have missed a few. Please come again look forward to your visit,stay safe all the best. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Jun 2023

• "Lovely clean bungalow felt at home at once."

  watching the birds and squirrels feeding was very nice but my highlight was feeding the badger, got some close up photos. Thank you for food you left to feed them and all the bird feeders. So nice to find a proper secure dog garden so I can relax knowing she’s safe. She loved watching the pheasant. Thank you for sharing your property

  Hi so glad you enjoyed your stay and all the wildlife which turns up, it’s not often you can see badgers so up close like you it’s fascinating to watch them only about eight feet from the bi-fold doors and they enjoy any food which is put out, for a laugh if you come again try them on prawn crackers you will laugh at their antics, also glad you enjoyed the garden it’s nice to know your pets are safe and secure.Come again see more all the best. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★May 2023

• "Very comfortable, cosy bungalow."

  Lovely light living room even when rainy outside. Seeing sheep in the field adjacent was a delight.

  Thank you for your feedback and watching the sheep and lambs is great seeing the lambs group up and gamble around the field and all the wildlife is something you miss when living in a town so come again and take in more of our cottage and it’s attractions. All the best. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Juliet5.0★May 2023

• "We absolutely loved the property - bungalow, garden and outlook."

  The moment I walked in and looked around I fell in love with it, wanted to stay there forever! There was everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The only suggestion I would make is to let people know in advance a bit more detail as to what is there: for example, I texted and asked whether there was a cafetière and a hairdryer but didn't get a response (there are two cafetières, and a hairdryer in each bedroom). Also, we only discovered the binoculars (in a storage footstool) as we were tidying up to leave: we would have used these to watch the birds and wildlife had we known about them. But these are minor details, the property is fantastic: if you want tranquillity, outdoor space and indoor comfort, this is the place to go.

  Hi glad you enjoyed your stay at our cottage, sorry about the text we never received one otherwise we would have replied but all you had to do was open the cupboards to see if there were any cafeterias also there is a info sheet letting you know of items in box such as games etc sorry you didn’t check the sheet, however the binoculars are a bonus as these items you usually bring with you like cameras, still if you come again you will be more aware. All the best stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne4.7★Apr 2023

• "We had a relaxing stay in this very comfortable, "home from home" cottage which is set in beautiful surroundings."

  Everything you need is provided and there was a generous welcome pack which we much appreciated. This was our second visit and we hope to come again.

  Thank you for your response so glad to hear you enjoyed yourself we hope to cater for all and we always say if you think there is something that we should get let us know like you say come again there’s plenty to see and do or just put your feet up and enjoy the wildlife. All the best stay safe Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Antoinette5.0★Mar 2023

• "Very spacious and comfortable bungalow equipped with everything we might need."

  Large, enclosed garden for the dogs. Plenty of wildlife and views of the Malvern Hills to enjoy from the windows and garden. The generous welcome gifts for adults, baby and the dogs much appreciated.

  Thank you for your review it’s nice to hear if you enjoyed yourselves and if there is anything we can do to improve your stay, come again and enjoy yourself or just relax,take care look forward to seeing you. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Mar 2023

• "We loved the thoughtfulness of the owner and the lovely touches that had made to make us feel welcome."

  Thank you for your review, so glad you enjoyed yourselves and we try to include as many facilities as possible to make your stay enjoyable come again and enjoy yourselves even more. Regards. Mike and Sue stay safe. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Annette5.0★Dec 2022

• "The property was lovely and clean and spacious."

  The drying room excellent for keeping the dog clean before entry onto carpet. The garden and surrounds superb for dogs with a good variety of walks from the door, great for wet weather! We would highly recommend this property and hope to return next year

  Thank you for your lovely review so glad you enjoyed yourselves as yo say there are plenty of things to do and walks around also there are a few NationalTrust places around and Eastnor Castle is well worth a visit once again thanks for your review and please come again all the best stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sylvia5.0★Nov 2022

• "Everything one could need was provided."

  Plus extras that you would not normally expect. Watching the birds and badger feed was the best form of entertainment.

  Thank you for your lovely review we are very pleased you enjoyed our visiting badgers it’s not usual you can see these animals let alone be so close to them,also all the visiting birds did you count how many species you saw visiting, glad you enjoyed yourselves please come again. All the best stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Oct 2022

• "Excellent stay, well equipped, homely, additional extras a blessing, clean & comfortable."

  Recommendations: - No raisens in badger food, to ensure safety for dogs - Plastic plates & cups sets for children - Outside light to be on for arrival

  Thank you for your recommendations and hope you enjoyed your stay. All the best. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hayley5.0★Oct 2022

• "We loved it that much we have re-booked for next September."

  The welcome pack was unexpected and thoughtful especially for our two cats who loved the Dreamies. Cleanliness and presentation were exceptional and no doggy odour or hairs, so our cats settled in very quickly. The wildlife was fabulous, from birds to the cheeky badgers. The only observation would be the amount of glass/crystal on the window ledges, we had to remove these and put them in the spare bedroom as we were scared that our cats would knock them off. Lovely location for local walks and we can't wait to return.

  Thank you for your lovely review glad you enjoyed yourselves and all we had to offer so glad you booked for next year we will remember to remove the crystal from window shelves so you don’t have to worry see you next year stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Oct 2022

• "Wonderful, spacious and comfortable accommodation in a beautiful location Well equipped, the owners have thought of everything from napkins to food to feed the visiting badgers."

  One of the nicest holiday homes we've stayed in and definitely book again What's not to like about Stubb Oak!

  Many thanks for your review we try to think of everything for your comfort and if you have any ideas of anything else we can provide please let us know all the best stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jacquie5.0★Oct 2022

• "Very well maintained, comfortable property."

  Lovely location, so quiet. Spacious and airy accommodation. Loved watching the birds on the feeders and daily visits from badgers. Plenty of lovely walks in the area, Ledbury particularly nice. Dogs particularly well catered for, great dog proof garden. Could do with a better light to see the key safe.

  Hi many thanks for your review so glad you enjoyed yourselves like you say plenty to see and do and the garden is well dog proof so you don’t have to worry about your pets getting out also the bird feeders always has plenty of visitors it costs us a fortune a month but is worth it, come again and enjoy more the area offers all the best stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barry5.0★Sep 2022

• "We really annoyed our stay at Stubb Oak."

  The owners have thought of everything required for a comfortable holiday, we didn’t want to leave. The gardens are beautiful and the children enjoyed walking through the wood to the park. We fed the badgers each night we were there, a real privilege, thank you for supplying the food. We enjoyed sitting in the garden and watching the birds feed. The bungalow is beautifully presented, the location is fabulous, so quiet, we all slept really well. Thank you so much for the treats you left for us and for our dog! We hope to be back soon!

  Hi thanks for your review it makes it all worthwhile to know you enjoyed yourselves and I know that it’s not the usual thing to have badgers visiting every night but it’s fabulous to see them also all the visiting birds on the feeders you should visit Eastnor Castle that’s very enjoyable, come again look forward to seeing you take care stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Louisa5.0★Aug 2022

• "Beautiful cottage really peaceful everything you need is there , would ..."

  Beautiful cottage really peaceful everything you need is there , would definitely recommend if looking for a relaxing holiday

  Thank you for your lovely review come again we have plenty of things to see and do around the area stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Aug 2022

• "A wonderful property in a beautiful location made truly magical by the owners attention to detail and the many extras provided."

  Fully stocked bird feeders and badger food to put out each night turned the garden into a stage for nature to perform its wonders and the living room the most comfortable auditorium to view the 1st class performances from. Easily the best presented holiday cottage that we have been to and we have been to a few! Thank you so much for your attention to detail and generosity in all that you provided.

  So glad you enjoyed yourselves we aim to provide everything you may need and the wildlife is just a bonus to watch the only thing we say is that you enjoy your stay come again enjoy more. All the best. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linton5.0★Jul 2022

• "Very comfortable and very well appointed holiday cottage."

  Extremely quiet but easily accessible location, well suited for exploration of the nearby Malvern Hills and surrounding areas. Immaculately presented and well thought out holiday home. Perfect dog friendly accommodation, with very secure garden. Could not recommend the property more, highly satisfied with our stay and would definitely return.

  Thank you for your lovely review so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to cater for one and all come again we will be glad to see you. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Jul 2022

• "The property was excellent in every respect, a real home from home."

  In peaceful surroundings with the added attraction of wildlife in the garden, especially the badgers and birds. The owners provided every comfort and a lovely welcome pack which was much appreciated.

  Thank you for your lovely review it’s nice to know if everything was ok and you enjoyed yourselves we love the feedback and if there are ways we can improve things,come again we look forward to seeing you all the best stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Antoinette5.0★Jun 2022

• "We were very happy with the accommodation."

  It was well planned and equipped and the wildlife was delightful.

  Thank you for your reply glad you enjoyed yourselves and all the wildlife which visits our cottage we are lucky as we have added another visitor a barn owl which comes at dawn and dusk great to watch also we have various places to visit around with the National Trust and Eastnor Castle, come again enjoy more. Regards Mike & Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Apr 2022

• "The cottage was up to a very high standard the photos didnt do it justice."

  A lovely surprise to see all the colourful birds squirrels and badgers that came to see us every night. and then new born lambs the field next to the house.Everything that you could possibly need was catered for..Hope to come back in the warmer months.

  Thank you for your lovely review we are so glad you enjoyed yourselves and all our cottage offers with walks and wildlife especially the badgers and if you feed them with the food we provide you will enjoy their visits every night,glad you enjoyed yourselves come again stay safe all the best. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Josephine5.0★Mar 2022

• "The property was exactly as decribed."

  Very clean with a great quiet location. We loved watching the birds and the nightly badger visit. One thing I would say, is that there were far too many emails from Sykes Cottages re: Information needed about who was visiting, signing up to 'our account' etc. Thanks The Chapman's

  Hi Mike & Sue here,many thanks for your feedback it’s always nice to hear if you enjoyed your stay and if there is anything you think we could improve on, many thanks stay safe. Mike and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ashley5.0★Feb 2022

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