About Time Cottage

39 Customer Reviews

• "This property was perfect for our family celebration and fulfilled the advertisement listing."

  The owner has taken care with the property to ensure it has the appropriate facilities for 10 people throughout. The welcome pack was a pleasant surprise.

  Reviewed by PaulOct 2023

• "This a wonderful cottage with versatile accommodation."

  Our party started with eight people for a long weekend after which remained two couples for the remaining part of the week. Even when half of the party left, the cottage didn't feel empty, it was really cosy and warm. It's ideally positioned in the village with two pubs both within easy walking distance. Which both served lovely food. And with a pretty shop come post office and cafe next door it was ideal for newspapers and they were even able to order me gluten free bread from the local baker, absolutely delicious if I may add. Everything you could want was provided by the cottage and the table pool and table football were a big hit with everyone. We had a fantastic holiday and loved every minute of our stay

  Reviewed by DeborahOct 2023

• "The cottage was fabulous, perfect for our four night stay."

  Located in a small friendly village with two pubs ,shop, cafe, great access to the forest walks and the steam railway. The layout and room sizes at the cottage are perfect and the facilities are perfect. Can’t say we had any issues during our stay but Amie the Host ensured good communication and if there had been a problem resolution would be quick. Thank You Amie. Can’t wait to return.

  Reviewed by IanOct 2023

• "Lovely place to stay, the cottage was excellent and ideal for a group."

  Dog friendly with a secure outside area. Great facilities, bread milk and biscuits on arrival. Good pubs within walking distance, The Woodmans best for food, The Rising Sun gorgeous location and also fine for food. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by LynneOct 2023

• "We had a lovely stay at the house."

  However, as mentioned by others, the ground floor en-suite bathroom had a leak, which had been patched up with bubble wrap, but wasn’t working. The floor was constantly wet. I mentioned this, and was advised it was being mended next week. The house was nice in general, and had everything we needed, but did need some TLC as mentioned by others. The kitchen in particular was looking tired, with the laminate coming off of the cupboards. The house was in a great location. We enjoyed a trip on the steam railway, a walk around Nagshead RSPB reserve, and the sculpture trail. We also had a lovely meal at the Fountain Inn.

  Hi, thanks for the feedback. Yes, we did have an issue with the bathroom en-suite. Thankfully, after numerous efforts, this has now been resolved. Property Owner

  Reviewed by SarahSep 2023

• "The ensuite in the double bedroom downstairs at the rear of the staircase was unusable as there was a leak either from the shower or the toilet."

  It looked as if there was bubble wrap stuffed behind the toilet and inbetween the toilet and the shower to attempt to stop the leak. It didnt work. The house had the accomodation we needed for 10 people (apart from that one bathroom).. it was comfortable and plenty of cooking pots and crockery. the plates could do with replacing as tired and some cracks. good washing and drying facilities. internet not good .. but we are used to that as we live rurally!!! this could annoy others .We couldnt get the dvd player to work. We had two small children with us aged 2 and 3 and the concrete stairs were a constant worry to us. the provision of a stair gates or advice that these stairs wernt suitable for toddlers and small children would be helpful . Also please for future occupants update the recyclling folder. There was no blue bag for cardboard and it didnt make sense. Also it would be useful to state which day you need to put the recycling/rubbish out. However we had a wonderful holiday in a perfect location for our family.

  Hi, thank you for your feedback. The toilet has now finally been repaired and bubble wrap removed! Concerned about the internet issues and dvd player, so thank you for raising it and i will look into it further. Property Owner

  Reviewed by RosieSep 2023

• "About Time Cottage is in a fantastic location for exploring the Forest of Dean."

  There were so many things to do and we managed to fit in the Dean Forest Steam Railway, hiking to Mallard's Pike, the Sculpture Walk, Chepstow Castle, Tintern Abbey, Hopewell Colliery and Westbury Court Garden plus we saw wild boar and deer at the nature reserve. We had a couple of good meals at the Woodman Inn too. If you visit outside the school holidays make sure to check which days attractions are open as some are not open every day. About Time Cottage is a great house with large rooms (good sized bedrooms and a massive lounge/dining area and a great laundry/drying room) and many good facilities including fast wifi enough for all of us (which you need because there's no 'phone signal at all). The hosue does need a bit of TLC. Much could do with a refresh or a bit more attention paid to making sure that everything is right for each set of new visitors. I'm not sure how often (or if) the owners visit as they would see what could be improved but just a bit of time and money. For example, there is a lovely decking area but we couldn't use it because the plums from the tree in the garden had ripened and fallen all over the ground which attracted loads of wasps (this was mentioned in the visitors' book a month ago but nothing had been done). Ideally the plums should be picked up on a regular basis to stop this happening. Some of the kitchen equipment was low quality - plastic glasses for champagne, cheap cutlery. No cleaning stuff provided, not even in the kitchen or bathrooms - we even had to ask for a mop. Quite a few light bulbs not working (also mentioned by previous visitors). No details on when to put the bins out. There is a folder with what you can recycle but why not put labels or pictures on the 4 bins provided in the kitchen, it would be so much easier? Also the recycling and food bins were practically full when we arrived, not great for a house of 10 people and a dog, especially the food bins when it was so hot. It was very hot but the house didn't have any fans (we did ask but none were provided). The upstairs loft room was particularly hot because the blinds don't keep out any light at all (bring an eye mask if you sleep in that room). Would be great to replace them or add blackout blinds and it would help to keep the room cool. Bathroom showers were a bit mouldy, we have cleaned off as much as we could for you! This mjight seem like a long list but we did have a lovely time and would definitely come back if the house is updated. Thanks

  Thank you for the feedback. We are trying to keep on top of maintenance and do as much as we can at changeovers. We are actually shutting the cottage down in November to do bigger jobs, and add/replace bits as required. Property Owner

  Reviewed by MarinaSep 2023

• "Property is in a lovely area and was all we could wish for, the dog enjoyed the garden!"

  Glad you had a lovely holiday. Property Owner

  Reviewed by CarolJun 2023

• "Very good accomodation and plenty of room."

  Generally everything was available and comfortable for our stay. It wouldn't hurt for a maintenance person to pop in and just check things over - eg the showers, the light bulbs and there was no potato peeler which we would have found useful - curtain/blind over the twin room door next to the main bathroom would be good

  Thank you for your comments, our maintenance team have been in already! Property Owner

  Reviewed by ChrisMay 2023

• "About Time."

  This is a great spacious property in the forest of Dean with lovely easy walks within 5 minutes drive and the 2 pubs on your door step are throughly recommended. The design of the house with its 1st floor "living area is brilliant". The steam railway almost next door is also worth a trip. There is currently no mobile signal in Parkend which may or may not be a blessing. That said wifi was perfect and we used WhatsApp for calls no problem. The whole area is very beautiful. Many thanks to Amie for providing us with a great holiday. We'd stay again.

  Thank you for your comments. We look forward to welcoming you back! Property Owner

  Reviewed by JohnMay 2023

• "We had a fantastic family gathering weekend over Easter."

  The house was great, had everything we needed- and in a good location. The spiral staircase was an impressive aspect and somewhat unusual! The village was pleasant with 2 pubs in easy walking distance and very welcoming with decent beer. All in all the house comes highly recommended by us

  Reviewed by HowardApr 2023

• "About Time cottage has the potential to be an excellent house for 10 people."

  We were very unlucky as the heating had broken down and it was very chilly, especially for my elderly Mother. A plumber did come out but even on our last day it hadn’t warmed up mainly due to the huge nature of the open plan living area. Read the other reviews as they are true. Noise levels within the house are extremely high across all three floors. Beware when using the shower on the top floor as the water struggles to drain away. Without a real focus on maintenance this is not a property I would return to.

  Thank you for your comments, yes it was very unfortunate that the oil ran out on your stay, but more was delivered the next day.. thank you for making me aware of the drain in top shower, we will look into it.. Property Owner

  Reviewed by MarkFeb 2023

• "Although we only had a weekend break we found the cottage very well equipped and had everything you needed also very clean and well presented throughout."

  We all enjoyed the pool and football tables, we also enjoyed the amount of space available to relax. The welcome pack was very much appreciated and helpful. The cottage is in a beautiful area and gives a great opportunity to explore. We would like to return for a longer stay in the summer months.

  Look forward to welcoming you back again Mr P! Property Owner

  Reviewed by BarryJan 2023

• "Lovely spacious, clean, comfortable cottage; it was ideal for our 50th anniversary celebration with family and friends."

  We would love to come back again - perhaps when the weather's likely to be a bit warmer.

  Would love to welcome you back Mr P! Property Owner

  Reviewed by DavidDec 2022

• "Great weekend with friends."

  Perfect location for walks and pubs. The Fountain , 5 minute walk served us a fab meal. Communication was also great.

  Great to hear Mrs G! Property Owner

  Reviewed by MarieDec 2022

• "We had a great stay at about time!"

  The middle floor with the open plan living area and games was a great feature and the beds were comfy too. The property would be even better in the warmer months when you could make use of the great balcony! Would have been 10/10 apart from the pipes that were noisy when turning on the hot tap in the kitchen. Not a big deal for our group, but could be more annoying for others. Overall had a great time and would return, also loved the goodies provided on arrival. Lovely touch! Thanks

  Would love to welcome you back again Miss S! Property Owner

  Reviewed by NicolaNov 2022

• "Fabulous house in great location."

  We were 5 sisters on a weekend away and this house was perfect. The only thing we would say is that we would have liked more glass wine glasses instead of plastic!!

  Thanks for the comments Mrs T.. Unfortunately so many glasses broke during the summer i bought plastic ones, maybe i should add a few proper glasses back in?! Property Owner

  Reviewed by AmandaNov 2022

• "We had a great time at Aboutime Cottage."

  It is spacious, well laid out and generally a fab place for a large group. It was clean and comfortable. I loved the open plan design as we could all be together. Unfortunately it does not seem to be particularly well cared for. It has so much potential to be amazing but it didn't quite do it for us. One of the bedroom doors is glass so no privacy for one member of the family! There were lots of blown lightbulbs. Some of the plugs in the sinks and bath didn't go down properly or were not connected to the mechanism so couldn't come out again. The water system in the house is very noisy, all through the night - when we weren't using any! And, as another customer has mentioned it is noisy. Some soft furnishings would make all the difference. At the moment when kids are playing the games it is very hard to hear conversations as the noise just echoes around. These are all little things and we still had a great time. But if these were fixed the house would truly be a haven to keep coming back to.

  Thanks for the feedback Mrs H. We removed so much of the soft furnishings during covid, and only put a few bits back in, but maybe we could do some more now.. We have already addressed the lightbulbs and plugs... and are investigating the noisy pipe work. It would be lovely to welcome you back to our cottage. Property Owner

  Reviewed by CharlotteOct 2022

• "We had a great stay!"

  ! The only thing was the security lights at the rear - they constantly lit up and due to that the top bedroom had this light shining through at night which did disturb sleep. That’s the only problem we encountered.

  Thank you for making us aware - i haven't stayed in the cottage for a while so was not aware. Will get the electrician to have a look soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by JackieSep 2022

• "Its a shame that the property details do not let you know that there are real problems with mobile phone coverage in the area."

  Whilst people with smart phones can use wifi anyone with an older / more basic phone will not be able to make / receive calls or texts. We could not contact one member of our party who arrived separately and spent ages trying to find the cottage.

  Reviewed by ValerieMay 2022

• "We had a very enjoyable family weekend get-together for my 70th at the cottage."

  Our only observation is that due to the open spiral staircase, and exposed wooden floors, noise travelled up to the second floor, and down to the ground floor from the sitting room on the first floor. Perhaps some rugs/floor coverings would reduce the noise?

  Reviewed by JohnApr 2022

• "Really great stay here - plenty of social space for everyone to get together."

  Would be happy to recommend About Time Cottage to anyone looking to stay in the area

  Reviewed by PhilyApr 2022

• "Beautiful house, well kept and spotlessly clean."

  Comfortable, warm and a generous welcome package was a lovely surprise. Friendly and helpful owners, thank you.

  Reviewed by SaskiaMar 2022

• "Everything was great."

  Very spacious and well equipped. One minor thing the dishwasher door is not easy to open and very slow. Would definitely recommend to friends.

  Thank you for your feedback. We have now repaired the dishwasher door. Property Owner

  Reviewed by SallyFeb 2022

• "Great location, comfy, cosy house."

  Very caring owners and the welcome treats were greatly appreciated. Well equipped bedrooms and lovely towels! The pool table was a big hit in the lounge but could be a bigger size. Just a couple of things let the property down. The TV in the lounge could definitely do with updating to a Smart TV and the kitchen needs some attention. The smaller half of the oven doesn’t work and the dishwasher is tricky to open, getting wedged on the plinth. Well equipped though with great amount of fridge space. All aspects of the property were clean except for the wooden floor which could do with a deep clean. Instructions for the bins outside would be useful as all counties/areas are different. Overall we had a lovely holiday and would recommend this cottage.

  Thank you for the feedback.. It is great to hear comments on how we can help you out further with your stay, so we will definitely discuss and update where possible. Property Owner

  Reviewed by RuthFeb 2022

• "This is a beautiful immaculate cottage ideal for group to have a holiday together."

  They have thought of everything from extremely comfortable beds, beautiful bedding - we all had the best nights sleeps ! fluffy towels ,lovely high spec bathrooms, to a kitchen with every utensil and dish you could need to cater for a large group.The huge living space with games, table footy, pool table ,TV all perfect for lovely evenings together - even a hostess trolley ! .Also the underfloor heating meant the cottage was always warm and cosy despite its size.The spiral stair case is beautiful but also substantial so no worries there.The village is right in the forest with cycle hire and forest walks just a few minutes from the door.Also a shop next door and 2 pubs withing a 10 minute walk - what more could you want for a perfect weekend !

  Thank you for your lovely words - so glad you had a lovely break! Property Owner

  Reviewed by KarenFeb 2022

• "We had the most amazing time at this lovely cottage."

  It has everything, great location, very spacious, great location. Lisa the host is extremely nice fantastic communication and always ready to help with anything you might need. We cant wait to hopefuly go back in spring time.

  Thank You for the lovely feedback, I will pass on your comments to Lisa who really does do a sterling service. Look forward to seeing you again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by SilviaDec 2021

• "One of our best ever holiday houses."

  Ideal for our large family group, plenty of room for all, each couple with its own space. Comfortable throughout, excellent facilities, good location.

  Thank you for the feedback - we do try and think of everything for you! Property Owner

  Reviewed by HowardDec 2021

• "My family of 8 adults, 1 child and 1 dog had a lovely early-Christmas at Aboutime Cottage."

  The house was very clean and well equipped and there is tons of space. Each couple having their own bathroom was a real luxury. The house was beautifully decorated for Christmas, which we really appreciated, and was very warm considering the large living space. Parking for 4 cars was also great. The location is excellent with so many walks and interesting places on the doorstep and two good pubs within 5 minutes walk. The owner is super helpful and responsive. The only thing I would improve would be the one sofa that has seen better days and was moulting leather flakes everywhere, but that is a very small point. Thank you for hosting a wonderful ‘Christmas’.

  Reviewed by SianDec 2021

• "Perfect property for a family birthday but if you have small children you will need a gate across the spiral staircase as non is provided."

  Excellent location for walking in the forests.

  Reviewed by PeterDec 2021

• "Wonderful house, fantastic living space, great for socialising with your travel companions."

  (We had a group of 10 adults.) Clean & comfortable. Location perfect for exploring the stunningly beautiful Forest of Dean. Prior to our visit the owner was great with communicating & general friendly advise. We ate at the local pub a couple of times which is in easy walking distance of the cottage! I wouldn’t recommend this property if you were unsteady on your feet, only due to the amazing spiral staircase! Other than that.. what are you waiting for

  Reviewed by SarahNov 2021

• "Fabulous comfortable house."

  With copious space, games area, well equipped kitchen and a great living area. All bedrooms spacious , especially the upper suite. The veranda was pretty and although it was a cold weekend we managed to sit outside for breakfast/coffee. Great location for exploring the Wye valley. Had a lovely welcome of cake, biscuits bread and tea and coffee already in the pots. Tesco delivery was also prompt. Thanks so much for a warm and lovely stay, We would come again, all 9 of us.

  Reviewed by CathieNov 2021

• "Excellent place to stay."

  Only issues were .. .. .. 1. Cooker hob cracked 2. No plug in hand sink in wet room 3. No dustpan & brush or spare rubbish bags in kitchen 4. One couch in lounge shedding its plastic coating

  Reviewed by LizNov 2021

• "We had a fantastic trip, loved the house."

  The only thing we would recommend is a pull across stair gate as the little ones were fascinated with the stairs when we spent time in the living room area. Brilliant stay, will be booking again :)

  Reviewed by HollyOct 2021

• "Excellent accommodation everything you needed at hand."

  Would certainly recommend it for a family gathering.

  Reviewed by JaneSep 2021

• "The house was perfect for our family party of eight (and dog), very spacious and comfortable."

  The weather was fabulous and the sunny decking area with outdoor dining was wonderful. Made good use of the well equipped kitchen - dishwasher was much appreciated! Great location with walks from the village straight into the forest. Overall an excellent holiday - would definitely book again.

  Reviewed by PollySep 2021

• "A beautiful house made very homely with the addition of pictures, ornaments, accessories."

  All bedrooms nicely furnished. We asked for one of the double rooms to be split into two singles - no problem. Large spacious accommodation with pool table and table football to keep our 10 & 13 year old grandchildren amused. Clean, tidy, so much provided - bedding, two towels each, bathroom hand towels, tea towels, oven gloves, washing up liquid, kitchen roll. Also toilet rolls in each bathroom and dishwasher tablets to start your holiday. Lots of utensils too which you don't always get - ice cream scoop, pizza cutter, bottle openers, cheese graters. Plenty of glasses, crockery, cutlery, knives, pots and pans, salad bowl all included and extremely clean. Lovely 'welcome' pack including, cake, cookies, milk, bread, butter, cookies, cake, marmalade, teabags, instant coffee. This is just a super house to rent enjoyed by three generations to celebrate a 70th birthday. Garden was bigger than expected - nice garden furniture with cushions provided. Football field up the road. Great places to visit and activities nearby. Fountain pub in the village and Miners Arms at Whitecroft were great places to eat. Ate in both twice. Booked and ordered in advance as there were quite a few of us and meals were great. We would certainly recommend this house to any groups of 10 although because of the beautiful spiral staircase it wouldn't be suitable for anyone with mobility problems or toddlers. just one small thing - could the recycling folder explain what to do with food waste. Coming from an area where food waste is not collected we were not sure weather it was put in the outside food bin bagged or loose so ended up putting it our ordinary rubbish. Thank you so much.

  Reviewed by JillAug 2021

• "The holiday cottage was clean and very well presented, there was even a cake and a assortment of biscuits waiting for us when we arrived."

  I would fully recommend the cottage and the service provided thank you.

  Reviewed by StephenAug 2021

• "Aboutime is well set up and equipped for a get together."

  Lovely bathrooms and lots of space. Lovely local shop just a few doors away and lots of walking in the area.

  Reviewed by FrancesMay 2021

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