Windy Ridge Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

20 Customer Review(s)

Miss Goode
October 2020

“Lovely cottage and garden X really enjoyed stay x”

- Miss Goode, October 2020

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback for your recent stay at Windy Ridge Cottage. We always love to hear from our guests and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. - Sykes owner relations
Mrs Hinmers September 2020

“Beds were very comfortable and rooms nice.”

It was quite difficult to turn down the heating which was set at 20C, far too hot. There was no sanitising spray to clean taps, door knobs etc which we were told there would be. We found the arboretum very sad, it was obviously founded by a man who loved trees in dedication to 100 years of Cotswold craftsmanship, and has been allowed to deteriorate and become overgrown; many of the specimen trees have died as a result, maybe it should be put in the hands of someone who will look after it.

- Mrs Hinmers, September 2020

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear you had issues with the heating. We do have a 24 hour emergency number that you can call with any issues, so sorry you felt you could not contact on this occasion. We will speak to the owner regarding the Arboretum. Manor Cottages Sykes owner relations
Mrs Higgins August 2020

“Had an amazing time in this lovely cottage, had everything we needed.”

Warm and cosy and my dog enjoyed it to. 20 min walk to the pub and post office, beautiful walks. At this present time I would recommend booking if you would like to eat out at stow on the wold. Due to the Covid situation. I would definitely recommend this cottage

- Mrs Higgins, August 2020

Thank you for the recommending to pre book places to eat and the Cottage. Great to hear you had an amazing time and that your dog enjoyed it to. Sykes owner relations
Mrs Done August 2020

“Lovely cottage and location for exploring the Cotswolds.”

- Mrs Done, August 2020
Miss Foulds December 2019

“This was a very pleasant stay in a lovely area of the Cotswolds.”

The cottage was spacious with a generous lounge, lovely fireplace, comfortable beds and a large bathroom. The kitchen appears small in comparison to the size of the other rooms, but it was perfectly useable. We had become a little nervous having seen a previous review listing several snags. However, we contacted Sykes in advance and they were very responsive; they kept in touch over phone and email and looked into all the issues that had been raised, further letting us know how they had been remedied. I cannot fault their level of service. The photos of the cottage were accurate, there were plenty of blankets and there were tea bags and dishwasher tabs already there. All in all, we had a lovely stay and I would recommend the cottage to future visitors.

- Miss Foulds, December 2019

Thank you for lovely feedback on Windy Ridge Cottage and the service you received from ourselves. We would love to welcome you back at one of our cottages in the future. Sykes owner relations
Mrs Smart November 2019

“Windy ridge cottage was in an ideal location for exploring the Cotswolds.”

However the cottage needs some tlc!! Our first impressions on the approach to the cottage was the unkempt appearance of the garden. We understand that gardens can look untidy at this time of year but this looked like it had been pretty much untouched ! The kitchen was well equipped but there was Black mould on the pipe work and the tumble drier didn’t work. The boot room (where our dogs slept) was also rather unclean with a disused fridge freezer with a very mouldy interior . Views from the windows were of an overgrown ‘paddock’ with rubbish lying around. The rest of the cottage was comfortable and we had ‘just’ enough logs for the first evening. There was no information as to where we could purchase logs for the next 2 nights. The shower was very slow to empty causing water to overflow the tray. The switch on the hairdryer was also broken. This cottage could be stunning . It’s a lovely accommodation which is in need of a revamp. It is also classed as dog friendly but with no outside tap/hose we were constantly struggling to cope with the mud they acquired on our daily walks . We wouldn’t consider bringing muddy dogs into our own house let alone someone else’s . Walking boots created a similar issue.

- Mrs Smart, November 2019
Miss Wall October 2019

“The place was just what we needed a lovely catch up with friends and family but more fire wood would have been good as we had some big pieces and would not fit in the fire place.”

Also some areas needed a better clean like behind the beds and the photos frames very dusty .The main shower head needed de-scaling or a new one Also we wanted to use the coffee pot which had old mouldy coffee inside also in the kitchen pots which also had coffee and sugar were years old!! Shame the grounds and tennis court we found has been left and over grown this place has a look more potential and nick the owner was friendly with his dog.

- Miss Wall, October 2019
Mrs Leatherland September 2019

“We had a lovely holiday, the cottage was great and the location was perfect.”

Loved the village of longborough and the coach and horses pub was very friendly and food really nice.

- Mrs Leatherland, September 2019
Ms Lancaster September 2019

“The cottage was lovely - everything as described in the write up.”

The kitchen is quite small, but big enough for at least 2 to be cooking at one time. The bedrooms are lovely and plenty of room for 6 of us. The only thing is the directions state turning opposite at the Coach & Horses pub on the A424 - however, the pub is no longer there and the sign has been taken off the outside. The sat nav takes you directly to the cottage, so just ignore the directions given. We will definitely be booking again. Thank you

- Ms Lancaster, September 2019
Mr Lewis August 2019

“The listing mentions a basic kitchen and it is clear from the pictures it is not luxurious, in reality it is fine except for the cooker.”

That is beyond a joke. don't go along thinking you are going to have a roast meal, we had to increase cooking time on lamb by 25%, gave up on roast potatoes and cut them up and fried and put cauliflour cheese in the microwave. The hob quite often stayed on even when the knobs were turned back to zero. We turned it off at the wall to be safe. Absolute joke and should be replaced immediately. The house is clean and comfortable other than that, although it can be quite dark and a little cold even in August. Not sure why pictures are included of a garden you have no access to. Arboretum was useful for a quick dog walk first thing. Coach and Horses pub is accessed via a public foothpath a couple of minutes walk from the house. A lovely foothpath to and from the pub. Great location to access Stow, Broadway, Chipping Campden, Northleach, Bibury etc. We had a lovely week of sun and did a lot of walking, not 100% sure what you would do if the weather wasn't so good

- Mr Lewis, August 2019
Ms Moss

“The cottage was perfect and well described, the welcome pack of biscuits went down a treat waiting for our ocado shop to turn up!”

Travelling with a child is difficult at times and it was made very easy with a high chair and cot being provided! Overall we had an amazing time.

- Ms Moss,
Mr and Mrs A

“Could not fault, very comfortable, Loved the log fire!”

- Mr and Mrs A,
Mr Davies

“There was a lovely log fire and you could walk to the village which had a dog friendly pub.”

\ The countryside is beautiful and Stow is only a few miles away. \ \

- Mr Davies,
Denyar-Macdonald

“This cottage was roomy, clean and comfortable.”

Its location was superb. Very quiet. Lovely picnic table in the garden. Plenty of parking. Attentive, friendly host, when needed (figuring out heating, etc. and hot water). Mrs Denyar-Macdonald, May 2017.

- Denyar-Macdonald,
Mrs Carroll

“Wonderful location.”

Very peaceful. The cottage was a delight. The large lounge was so comfortable and room to spread out. \ We had a fantastic stay, and will be booking again!\

- Mrs Carroll,
Mr. S.

“Fantastic location.”

Great cottage with traditional feel but modern bathrooms and excellent central heating. Loved the open fire and bedrooms.

- Mr. S.,
Mrs Rendell

“Windy Ridge Cottage is a very handsome cottage in a delightful rural setting in its own spacious garden.”

It was very comfortable and we all enjoyed our stay immensely.

- Mrs Rendell,
Grosvenor

“Great location, close to the countryside and grocery store.”

Clean and well- stocked cottage. Mr Grosvenor, June 2017.

- Grosvenor,
Mr Roszkowski

“Very clean, lovely people.”

- Mr Roszkowski,
Miss Morfett

“The cottage was fantastic.”

Traditional but big. Very cosy and comfortable. The bedrooms were beautiful and comfortable. The open fire is lovely, and you are provided with enough fuel for one fire then you can buy your own. The garden is lovely and was big enough for our dog to run around it. Catches the sun in the early morning, and late afternoon. Beautiful views from upstairs. We could have quite happily stayed and moved in!!

- Miss Morfett,
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The property

Windy Ridge Cottage is a beautifully quaint cottage located in a secluded country estate about 3 miles Outside Stow on the Wold.

How often can you say that you've stayed on a Cotswolds Estate?!

The location is tucked down a little lane, within the hills, just Outside the village of Longborough, famous for its Operatic connections including its annual Opera Festival.

And on top of this is the beauty of the area which is as good as it gets.

The cottage is a quintessential Cotswolds building built with the mellow stone, nicely secluded and surrounded by an enclosed garden there is also access to the estate's arboretum of 3000 trees.

Inside, the cottage is spacious and roomy the Living Room with its triple aspect is especially attractive.

The kitchen, while basic, is well equipped and with a delightful Dining Room .

Upstairs are two large bedrooms and a third more than comfortable for two.

Every window frames beautiful views over the lush gardens and what is even better is that even though you are down a little quiet lane you are still only 300 yards from a top Cotswolds pub.

This place is a great choice and very good value.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 2 x king size double bed (5ft), 1 x twin
Ground floor bathroom with, hand held shower, WC and basin
Large walk in shower, WC and basin
Kitchen
Dining room
Living room with open fire. Boot room.
Central heating, open fire
electric hob, oven and grill, fridge and freezer, washer dryer, tumble dryer, microwave, dishwasher leading to a boot room for coats and footware
Flatscreen TV, a DVD player, WIFI
Fuel and power inc in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Off road parking
Large garden with table and chairs
One pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1 mile, pub 0.3 mile. Please note this property has a Good House Keeping Bond of £100, this will be shadowed at the time of booking

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

LONGBOROUGH

Stow on the Wold 3 miles; Moreton in Marsh 4 miles.

Longborough is a small village in the delightful Cotswold Hills, boasting a 12th Century church, a village shop and post office, and two excellent pubs. Now famous for the Longborough Festival Opera which runs throughout the early Summer, the village is also set amidst beautiful natural scenery, and is situated close to the thriving market town of Moreton in Marsh and the delightful Stow on the Wold. Renowned for its fine antiques, Stow on the Wold hosts the Stow Horse Fair each February in the town square, attracting buyers from all over the world, while Morton in Marsh, located at the head of the beautiful Evenlode Valley, dates back 1000 years to the Saxon era and provides a wide range of facilities. Both Stow on the Wold and Moreton in Marsh offer intimate restaurants, an abundance of tea rooms and pubs serving local beers.

Region Information

Please note this property has a Good House Keeping Bond of £100, this will be shadowed at the time of booking.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Windy Ridge Cottage

Longborough near Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire (Ref. 988762)

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Reviews

“Lovely cottage and garden X really enjoyed stay x”

“Beds were very comfortable and rooms nice.”

“Had an amazing time in this lovely cottage, had everything we needed.”

“Lovely cottage and location for exploring the Cotswolds.”

“This was a very pleasant stay in a lovely area of the Cotswolds.”