“Overall a very nice and cozy "home away from home", wholeheartedly recommended for large families, or two families travelling together.”
The cottage is a nicely done restoration of an old "Dutch barn", with stunning as-far-as-the-eye-can-see views of the Cotswolds. The interior is contemporary, yet basic. An interior decorator could do wonders here, to give the place the character and atmosphere it deserves. As it is, the interior feels somewhat out of harmony with the great exterior restoration and beauty of the surrounding scenery. But make no mistake, all of the facilities you could wish for are available (en-suite shower and toilet for every bedroom, one bathroom with full length bath, large sofas, dish washer, washing machine, ...),. Especially the kitchen is very well equipped, with a large furnace and fridge. There's ample parking space, and a very large well-kept and child-safe garden.
If you're looking for a great place to stay while exploring Worcestershire and/or Oxfordshire, you will love this place.
There's always room for improvement, this is based on our five-day stay, your mileage may vary:
- The property was not properly cleaned when we arrived.
- I personally dislike carpets, they're much more difficult to keep clean, and not at all allergy-friendly.
- Dishes in the cupboards were really dirty.
- Somebody tried to cook milk in the water cooker, ruing it.
- No shower-head for the bath (so you can't wash your hair).
- For such a young new rental property, some of the furniture is not well-maintained (wooden front panel of recycle bins in the kitchen, loose toilet seats, sliding shower door in upstairs bathroom, ...)
- Digital natives will wish for a more stable Internet connection to watch Youtube, Netflix, etc.
These are little more than minor annoyances, none of these things are hard to fix, don't let this deter you from renting this place. With just a little more love and care, this would easily make a five-star experience!