Willow Cottage

We found the property to be in need of a deep clean, renovation and update.

When we arrived the heating and hot water was out which took some time to fix. Then the next morning we woke up and the electricity had stopped working. The smart TV intermittently would stop working and I think needed new batteries and none in the house. The furniture felt a bit dusty and unclean. No toiletries are provided except hand soap, and the hand soap was heavily watered down. Only the tiniest bit of washing liquid provided so we needed to buy our own! Booking through manor cottages was also not ideal - it was difficult to communicate any requests in advance. Would much rather go through an Airbnb where you communicate directly with the owner. Overall would not stay again.

The cottage was charming, very comfortable and in a beautiful setting.

We had a lovely time staying there.

Well appointed and charming cottage located in bucolic village of Hampnett.

Instructions were clear and easy to follow for check in and departure. Maintenance was attentive and quick to respond when we reported an internet issue. Town is close to other villages and near several really nice walking trails. Loved staying here and would return and recommend to others. Two issues: kitchen needs a deep clean rather then regular "touch up" and Internet is intermittent, not dependable. Overall, a peaceful vacation and great apot to provide much needed respite!

Perfect location right in the center of the Cotswolds- just what we were looking for in location.

Adored the tiny hamlet of Hampnett and the church. The surrounding area is gorgeous. The cottage itself was very dusty, cobwebs everywhere, don't look to close at the bookshelves!! When we arrived no sheets on the beds and we had to sleep the first night on the mattress pads. We had issues with the electrical, wireless and TV. Blew a fuse in the kitchen one morning and no instructions so we had to search for the fuse box and finally found it to turn on the fuse. TV and Wifi were out most of the week. instructions were to reset the router however in a top shelf in the laundry room was a pile of cords and routers that were not clearly marked with instructions on what to reset. I also don't think anyone has dusted that shelf in years and it was disgusting when we tried to reset all the routers. That did not work and we called into the service line but they were no support. I would suggest that you clean up the router shelf and clearly label each box and ensure your housekeeping cleans before renting. Finally we had an issue with the electrical in the laundry. The power strip that the washer/dryer was plugged into went out when we were doing laundry. We had to unplug all the routers on that dirty top self to use that power strip to finish laundry.

The cottage itself is very nice and in a lovely setting.

It is spacious with good sized rooms and very well equipped with crockery, cutlery etc. However it is well worn, especially the carpeting on the stairs. On some stairs, which are quite steep, it was close to threadbare making it dangerous. We question whether it was freshly cleaned when we arrived, finding some dead flies etc on window sills and the kitchen table top dirty when first wiped. 3 of 4 spot lights in the en suite bathroom were not working but were replaced when reported to the rental agency. We could not get the TV to work and neither could the person who came to fix it. He managed to find and lock in for us BBC 1 channel and said he would report it and someone else would come out. This did not happen, in spite of giving this feedback to the rental agency, so we only had that one channel for the whole 2 weeks we were at the cottage. We had friends visit us and stay with us while at the cottage and there was no rubber safety mat for the bottom of the tub in the guest bathroom- another safety hazard.

We had a wonderful stay.

Hampnett is a beautiful village in the Cotswolds and Willow Cottage is picture perfect and very comfortable. It is time to turn off the underfloor and towel rail heating as it was getting very warm

Lovely cottage in a peaceful and quiet hamlet.

We really enjoyed our stay - thank you! Also appreciated that there were basic kitchen pantry items as we arrived late and jet lagged the first night and were able to cook a simple but much-needed dinner. Charming accommodation!

The decor of the cottage is charming.

Unfortunately, we experienced many issues that were slow to be resolved. The information binder contained incorrect information regarding the contact person. We were told to email Lorna for problems. She finally replied she hadn’t worked for the cottage for 2 years. The heater did not work for 2 frigid nights. We received logs but that only helped the living room stay warm. The oil heaters provided no heat. The toilet in the primary bedroom does not flush properly. A prior guest notified the owner of the problem as evidenced by her note left in the instruction binder. Yet, still not fixed. After the first day, the refrigerator stopped working and ice left in the freezer by prior guests leaked onto the floor. Although we were told to contact 24/7 person for assistance, which implied someone is on call to respond, this was not so. Person was slow to respond and address our issues. Because of that, we didn’t bother to report the refrigerator issue. The cottage itself is quite lovely and picturesque. Someone should have inspected the cottage prior to out arrival to ensure everything functioned properly.

Everything about Willow Cottage was delightful .

.. except for the ensuite toilet on the 3rd level. The plumbers were called and came immediately but, despite their best efforts, the toilet could not be fixed and we needed to go use our traveling companions toilet. We could still shower in the ensuite bathroom but the toilet issue was not resolved while we were there. It was NOT the plumbers' fault ... they tried their best.

A beautiful cottage which is furnished to a very high standard.

The setting is wonderful and very peaceful with some lovely walks from the village. It is well located within a reasonable distance to all the lovely Cotswolds towns and villages. A perfect holiday home and we hope to stay there again.

We enjoyed our stay at Willow Cottage however we would like to mention a few areas that need attention.

When we found the key and opened the front door the security alarm went off and we didn’t know the code , we tried ringing the numbers in the booklet but to no avail and then Stu the gardener called back and he didn’t know so after searching I found the code in the booklet . I would think the alarm code would be with the key code in the email sent to us before check in. The laundry was a mess and needs tidying up particularly the Christmas tree on the floor. When I used the washer and dryer together the power went off so I called the numbers again to no avail , then I called Stu again and he came around and tested the cord and found another cord to rectifythe problem . The first floor bathroom the wooden toilet seat has a crack in it which is very unhygienic. Regards, Joanne Spann

Absolutely beautiful home and location.

Looked just like the listing. Quite, wonderful village and friendly welcoming neighbor. Would stay there again without question. The payment process with Sykes was difficult, site can't handle overseas payments. Heating in living space was cool and we can't adjust - but figured it out with plug in heater. Bed in lower level room wasn't comfortable.

This was our second time staying at the cottage and we absolutely love it.

Perfect Cotswold experience.

We had a wonderful stay in the beautiful cottage and it had everything we could wish for.

As far as the kitchen was concerned it would be helpful to have a couple more saucepans as there was only one, plus a casserole pan. The rest were frying pans and a steamer...... Also there was no useable front door key even though a second one was on the ring and this meant we had to go up the muddy leafy path through the back door every time which became quite slippery as it was on a slope. However these are minor points only and did not detract from a very comfortable stay. We would definitely come back.

My wife and I absolutely loved our stay here and can only describe the cottage as a dream.

It was filled with that idyllic country cottage character and situated in a whimsical setting surrounded by charm and nature. We cannot wait to come back.

Such a beautiful cottage, very idyllic and surrounded by wonderful places to go for walks.

We had a really lovely stay at Willow Cottage.

The space is tastefully decorated and full of character, the images really don’t do it justice. The bedrooms are both a great size with lovely linen and the kitchen and living spaces are both very generous in size. Hampnett is much quieter than other villages in the Cotswolds and provided the perfect base to explore the region, and is a short walk to Northleach and The Wheatsheaf Inn where we had a great Sunday roast. The neighbours are also all very lovely to chat toand Hampnett was a very friendly and charming little village - we would love to return and would definitely recommend Willow Cottage to other friends planning a trip to the Cotswolds.

Highly recommend.

Brilliant time away and property finished very well.

Such a beautiful cottage with everything you could wish for.

Nothing was too much trouble for housekeeping. Incredibly clean and it really did feel like home from home. It was a change of environment for my parents during such sad times. 5 star accommodation and although only an hour away from our home it has energised us all. We will definitely be visiting again soon.

This cottage is steeped in character, lovingly furnished, and super cosy.

It had two well-appointed bedrooms and bathrooms, and as two couples travelling we had plenty of room. We enjoyed walks directly from the property and would definitely recommend it for a quintessential stay in the Cotswolds.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Willow Cottage.

It was beautifully decorated, very comfortable and welcoming. We only wish we would have stayed longer. We enjoyed the village of Hampnett and visiting with our friendly neighbours. The village church is worth visiting as it was beautiful and interesting. There were many foot paths from the village to enjoy walking. The Willow Cottage was conveniently located near the two major roadways making travel to most areas in the Cotswold easily accessible. I cannot recommend it enough!

Staying in this cottage was a daily struggle.

Every day we had to deal with the dilemma: are we going out or will we stay in? The cottage was too lovely and comfortable to leave, but the area too beautiful not to go rambling (by car or on foot). In other words, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Willow Cottage and in the Cotswolds!

Lovely cottage in a beautiful, secluded town.

Clean and nicely decorated cottage. The managing agent supplied thorough, detailed check-in instructions and the owners provided lots of local information.

This is a lovely little cottage in the quiet village of Hampnett.

We really enjoyed our stay here, thank you so much for having us!

This is the most idyllic setting.

Charm and quaintness at every turn! We enjoyed the most delightful stay.

Beautiful cottage, extremely comfortable, spotlessly clean with everything you could possibly need.

Not my first stay and won't be my last. Many thanks.

So comfortable and quiet.

Loved our stay. Everything was perfect and we will enjoy finding excuse to return!

A truly stunning cottage that exceeded our expectations.

We would definitely visit again. Well located for sightseeing around the Cotswolds if travelling by car.

We truly enjoyed our time at Willow Cottage.

From the wonderful surprise of finding the hamlet it sits within, to then, when unlocking the door, finding a very special place to spend the week, to, also, the paths leading from its front gate through fields with sheep and more Cotswolds beauty, it was just lovely to be there. Northleach, a very pleasant walk from the house, is a charming town with great things to discover, including a fantastic pub and a back-in-time butcher. The house has truly beautiful bedrooms and two great baths. The living area and garden are delightful and the kitchen, something from a magazine. Lorna, the property manager, was fabulous in helping with any questions we had. Having two main routes nearby that took us anywhere in the hills we wished to go was great, particularly when so many of these beautiful villages are often kept that way through challenging, narrow-lane roads, much like the ones that keep Hampnett from being a cut-through, and so, preserves it even while it's perfectly convenient to so much the area has to offer.

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful village.

We really enjoyed our stay at Willow cottage and appreciated the thought, effort and nice touches the owners have clearly put into the property.

Willow Cottage, located in the delightful village of Hampnett, nr.

North Leach, is tastefully and comfortably restored with quality soft furnishings, antique furniture, two modern bathrooms and 2 beautifully decorated bedrooms. The owners have furnished the cottage with loving attention to detail. The private rear cottage garden provides for outdoor living and dining. It was a fantastic base for exploring the Cotswolds. We used the large range and kitchen for evening meals but ate lunch out at historic inns within 10 miles: - located in Northleach (Wheatsheaf), East Leach Martin/Turville (Victoria) Withington (Mill) and Chedworth Roman Villa. All of which are 40 min by car from Willow Cottage. The public footpaths nearby took us into the fields on walks to discover farm animals and wild life. Willow Cottage was an integral part of our recent pastoral holiday and should not be overlooked when planning a short break or week holiday in the Cotswolds.