Hill View Rise

Rating
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Mrs Shaw
January 2020

“I stayed here for the weekend with some girlfriends.”

We had a lovely few days. Just a few things to improve on, more kitchen utensils, serving spoons, more glasses IE flutes, pint glasses and bedside lamps in some of the rooms. ON the downside the alarm went off at 3.30 AM and kept on going for the rest of the night! But this fault was fixed the next day.
Mr Gerner January 2020

“This house worked well for us - two families of four plus one dog.”

Really clean and well laid out and spacious. A few things could be improved. Found no directions about WiFi, and could not get code to work on back of router. Texted the number provided in book to contact Sykes Cottages with any queries and never heard back. Also, although the kitchen is plenty big, there is no storage and really small pots and pans. And some of the things were just quite cheap like bedside lamps and pillows. We also found the beds uncomfortable and could benefit from mattress toppers.. So some room for improvement in terms of comfort and amenities, but we did have a lovely time nonetheless.
Ms James August 2019

“The accommodation was very comfortable and to a very high standard , perfect for our family group .”

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wished we could have stayed longer .
Mr Leece August 2019

“Beautiful location close to villages in area, lovely views.”

suited our family needs. A few areas need addressing , a little bit of in-house maintenance including broken cupboard in kitchen which needs some extra storage for food items. The door to the adjoining bedrooms needs sorting.one more point is that the pillows were a bit basic, you should invest in good quality pillows Jean
Mr Rousseau August 2019

“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!
Mr Ward July 2019

“Really great property for our party comprising 2 generations, ideal layout and something quite different - we really enjoyed experiencing Hill View Rise.”

The under -croft car parking was especially good for our 'old' cars. Nice walk to Chipping Campden and great location generally for exploring the north Cotswolds.
Mrs Whittaker July 2019

“Absolutely gorgeous property & space.”

Bags of room for larger groups and the dog gates were perfect to keep our small pooch in the upper part of the house. The only thing I'd advise to provide exact pinpoint of property as putting the address into the sat nav - It didn't take us right to the property, Keep driving up the road another half a mile and there it is on the right (Maps said it was on the left) Absolutely loved our stay here as a group of 7 plus a small dog, would definitely look into booking again.
Mr Kennedy July 2019

“A very nice property in a lovely position .”

Only comment, sofas are slightly uncomfortable with very deep seats. However we expect that they could double up as beds if needed. Otherwise very well equipped and being only a few years old in very good condition. Overall excellent !
Mrs Percy June 2019

“It seemed a shame that the two downstairs bedrooms had to share a bathroom in such a modern conversion.”

Surely both could have been en suite. Upstairs bedrooms were very good. Seating in lounge not very comfortable. Kitchen lacked adequate storage cupboards for a self catering holiday and could do with few storage boxes and a casserole or large pot for oven. Setting was lovely and plenty of outdoor space if you have children.
Miss Forbes May 2019

“Great accommodation in a great location.”
Tia_Junior36 April 2019

“Great, but so easily could have been perfect”

At these prices, the owners have set the bar rather high. No problem finding it despite it being somewhat further along the road the directions provided suggested and it was on the R not the L – but being such a striking design, impossible to miss in daylight. Easy access and plenty of parking space, with some usefully under cover In terms of overall internal design, it is excellent. All the rooms and living areas are light, spacious and well-furnished. The first-floor patio area is lovely. All the main fixtures and fittings are obviously good quality and the general standard of finish is high. Given what this renovation must have cost, it is surprising that the finishing touches appear to have been skimped – all small things, but disappointing and a bit irritating. At the more serious end, on the Friday we arrived there were literally dozens of dead flies and ladybirds on the upper floor windows sills, particularly in the kitchen with no obvious explanation. With some also inside the light fittings & no open windows it rather seems the problem is internal rather than external. The packet of chocolate biscuits had welded together so had obviously been in the sun for a while previously. The flies did not reappear but some ladybirds did. We contacted the mobile number provided and had to leave a VM requesting a call back but never received one. When we have used the same number previously we have only received generalised text replies when a phone call/discussion was appropriate. We had to call about another matter Sunday and this time did receive a prompt call-back. The housekeeper insists that the accommodation was thoroughly checked on the Friday morning but I cannot believe that so many flies got in, died and became desiccated over a matter of a few hours. Also, it appears this is a known problem that apparently cannot be resolved?????? Annoyingly in the kitchen there are no wall cupboards or anywhere else to store anything you might have brought with you, notable food. The cupboards were not clean with a faint smell of grease. Some of the oven trays/dishes looked like they had been put away without a wash – some were worn out and needed to be replaced. Same applies to other kitchenware – plenty of glasses, crockery etc. but few serving dishes, casseroles, food storage containers etc. so catering for 8 would be very difficult. We brought some flowers, but there is not a single vase. A few other bits and pieces in case they make a difference to you. If you are a light sleeper, the creaky upstairs floorboards might be a problem – odd in such a new building. The broadband runs at only 3Mbs max so streaming will be tricky! The TV signal is also patchy even on BBC1. There is no heated towel rail in the bathroom (nor indeed any space for potentially 8 towels) or any radiators (as the heating is underfloor) so there is nowhere indoors to dry washing that cannot be tumble-dried despite there being a large utility room. In the evenings the tiled downstairs areas were chilly, notably the bathroom floor – this was a problem for us as we needed the bath for the two babies in our group. Some of the sheets had stains – I’m not suggesting they hadn’t been washed, just not very well or inspected before they were used. The underfloor heating was relatively unresponsive and internal temperatures were more dictated by the sun being out or not. Relatively little was provided so take your own kitchen roll, foil, cling film etc. Tea, instant coffee and sugar were, but with no indication of age apart from the Sweetex which was dated 09/2017! – better to provide smaller quantities in “unopened” packaging. Try as we may, we could not get the outside lighting to work at night. The tranquillity was disrupted on the Monday morning when a chap started mowing the lawn just after we’d got the babies off to sleep. Not really a problem but had we known in advance we could have arranged our day differently. Same later in the week when someone turned up at 08:45 to do some form of internal inspection and we felt guilty about sending him away. A second TV in the kitchen/diner would have been nice and even some of the bedrooms had the wiring in place. Given the big plusses and minuses, would we come back? We’d certainly like to but would need to be sure some of the main issues had been resolved before rebooking.
Mr Fernandez April 2019

“Perfect holiday house for 2 families /8 people.”

Spacious, comfortable and perfectly equipped Perfect location, walking distance to Chipping Camden, and steps away from National Trust site, Dovers Hill, and Cotswold way.
Mrs Tilley April 2019

“Beautiful surroundings.”

Excellent off road parking. There were road works with a diversion on the road during our stay but there was access. The barn was very clean, warm and comfortable. Accommodation having 3 bathrooms and king size beds which unzipped to single beds for 7 woman staying together for a short break was an exceptional find! Very spacious accommodation. Would recommend
Mr Newman March 2019

“Before we went you were unhelpful over our questions regarding broadband speed.”

I now know why - it is poor and unreliable as was the TV signal. If this is genuinely the best that can be achieved, you at least need to make this clear in the advertised details rather than ignore it. Housekeeping was poor. Dozens of desiccated dead flies on window sills (despite an apparent inspection only hours before we arrived), stained sheets & greasy kitchen utensils. Very little provided - no foil, clingfilm, kitchen roll. Not enough casseroles/serving dishes to cope with 8. Loads of sugar, tea & instant coffee, but with no indication of use-by date. Sweeteners were dated 2017!!! The underfloor heating system is unresponsive and there is no means of topping up the heat if you need to. There were babies in our party and the bathroom was always chilly. Despite masses of storage elsewhere there was very little in the kitchen and notably nowhere to put anything you brought with you other than the fridge/freezer. It's a shame, because the size and layout were excellent - spacious & light with a delightful balcony. Considering how much the overall development must have cost, odd to have scrimped on the last few details.
Mrs Buckley February 2019

“6 adults 2 kids ages 9 & 5 and 1 dog, had an amazing 3 days at the barn, it was very spacious, warm and had almost everything we needed.”

Lots of room both inside and outside to enjoy, and we were very fortunate that the sun shone all the time. Certainly keep that on our list of places to stay.
Mrs Legge December 2018

“We had a fantastic Christmas break with our family at Hill Rise.”

We just have two very small comments; an airer would have been useful to dry items washed indoors, particularly at this time of year, and it was difficult to dry towels after showers on the small towel rails in the bathrooms, heated towel rails would have been a benefit, failing that just having larger/longer rails would have meant bathroom towels would have dried more easily between showers.
A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer November 2018

“Weekend”

A cracking weekend heaven - within driving distance of some fab little villages and eateries. Slept 8 comfortably. Our only moan - new pots needed and a decent stove needed. Otherwise warm, cosy.
Mrs Penhaul October 2018

“A nice well equipped property in a good location for exploring the area.”

Sadly our experience was spoiled by an overwhelming smell of drains which had been masked upon arrival by some very strong air freshener.
Mrs Rawlins October 2018

“A wonderful location with fantastic views of countryside and great walks from the property.”
Mrs Fletcher July 2018

“We were very impressed with the high standard of the cottage.”

It was very well appointed and all the fixtures and fittings etc were of a very good standard. The fantastic view was an added bonus. The safety features for children, stair gates and cupboard catches were very good. We had a great family holiday. There were a few details that we felt could have been added, and we shared these with the housekeeping team who were very receptive to our suggestions. For example: we felt that bedside lights would have been good, Some of us need to get up in the night! The sink was very large and needed a lot of water to fill it. We felt a washing up bowl would have helped to reduce the water consumption. Overall, we all felt that the cottage was excellent and was on a par with a five star hotel.
Mr Carlyle June 2018

“When your satnav says “You have reached your destination” - You haven’t.”

Continue along Church St / Dover’s Hill for another 1/2 mile. Seven of us, mostly pensioned off adults found Hill View Rise perfect for our week in the Cotswolds. Hill View is ‘new’ and the kitchen/diner, lounge, bedrooms are fitted out to a high standard. We could not fault the facilities. The balcony gives wonderful views over the Vale of Evesham to the Malvern Hills, great for an afternoon glass of wine. It is central for all the sights and there are good food pubs nearby. Ideal for groups or families. Five stars from us. (Could do with a parasol for the outdoor seating though, it was baking hot during our visit), but we had the bonus of the ‘Cotswold Olympicks’ - odd, but very enjoyable.
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The property

This is a unique, converted dutch barn set in a beautiful elevated position, near the market town of Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds.

The homely living areas, covered balcony with views and the wonderful rural location make this cottage perfect for a relaxing retreat with your friends or family.

It comes with reverse level accommodation, hosting a splendid bathroom and two ground floor bedrooms, well-presented in a cosy manner to ensure that restful night's sleep.

Heading upstairs you will find the homely living areas comprising of a well-appointed, stylish kitchen diner and a delightful sitting room, separating the two is a fabulous covered balcony area with some incredible countryside views, it proves to be the perfect spot for some al fresco dining in the summer.

The first floor of Hill View Rise comes with two similar king-size bedrooms, these come with the added luxury of convenient en-suite shower rooms to complete the interior of the property.

Chipping Campden is a charming little market town offering everything that you need including a great choice of places to shop, eat and drink until you drop.

The historical town of Stratford-upon-Avon is within easy reach, the birthplace of Shakespeare is available to visit along with a number of quaint little shops and cafés.

Note: This cottage can be booked with Ref. 966513, together they sleep 14.

Summary

Four bedrooms: 2 x ground floor king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x first floor king size double (zip/link, can be twin on request)
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
First floor kitchen diner
Ground floor utility
First floor sitting room with woodburning stove.
Eco heating, woodburning stove
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WIFI, selection of books and games
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and stairgate available on request
Ample off road parking
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 1.5 miles
Note: Property has a private water supply
Note: Property has a balcony, children must be supervised at all times.

About the location

CHIPPING CAMPDEN

Moreton-in-Marsh 8 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 12 miles

This market town defines the saying "good things come in small packages" as it proves itself to be a wonderful place for tourists to stay. Chipping Campden sits in the northern part of the Cotswolds and boasts many historical buildings from St. James' church where the Chipping Camden Music Festival is held every year, to the early 17th century market hall upon which the town prides itself. Not only does the town have a rich history but much more, the high street is laced with charming Cotswold stone buildings with a range of shops and pubs. Nearby there are several beautiful, formal gardens for you to wander through. Chipping Campden has held its own 'Olimpick Games' since the early 1600s including peculiar sports such as 'shin-kicking', most certainly worth lining your holiday up with to experience something so unique. For a dose of famous history, head to the birthplace of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon just 12 short miles away, it offers some charming little buildings, bookshops, theatres and museums.

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“I stayed here for the weekend with some girlfriends.”

“This house worked well for us - two families of four plus one dog.”

“The accommodation was very comfortable and to a very high standard , perfect for our family group .”

“Beautiful location close to villages in area, lovely views.”

“Overall a very nice and cozy "home away from home", wholeheartedly recommended for large families, or two families travelling together.”

“Really great property for our party comprising 2 generations, ideal layout and something quite different - we really enjoyed experiencing Hill View Rise.”

“Absolutely gorgeous property & space.”

“A very nice property in a lovely position .”

“It seemed a shame that the two downstairs bedrooms had to share a bathroom in such a modern conversion.”

“Great accommodation in a great location.”

“Great, but so easily could have been perfect”

“Perfect holiday house for 2 families /8 people.”

“Beautiful surroundings.”

“Before we went you were unhelpful over our questions regarding broadband speed.”

“6 adults 2 kids ages 9 & 5 and 1 dog, had an amazing 3 days at the barn, it was very spacious, warm and had almost everything we needed.”

“We had a fantastic Christmas break with our family at Hill Rise.”

“Weekend”

“A nice well equipped property in a good location for exploring the area.”

“A wonderful location with fantastic views of countryside and great walks from the property.”

“We were very impressed with the high standard of the cottage.”

“When your satnav says “You have reached your destination” - You haven’t.”

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About the location

CHIPPING CAMPDEN

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Features

“I stayed here for the weekend with some girlfriends.”

“This house worked well for us - two families of four plus one dog.”

“The accommodation was very comfortable and to a very high standard , perfect for our family group .”

“Beautiful location close to villages in area, lovely views.”

“Overall a very nice and cozy "home away from home", wholeheartedly recommended for large families, or two families travelling together.”

“Really great property for our party comprising 2 generations, ideal layout and something quite different - we really enjoyed experiencing Hill View Rise.”

“Absolutely gorgeous property & space.”

“A very nice property in a lovely position .”

“It seemed a shame that the two downstairs bedrooms had to share a bathroom in such a modern conversion.”

“Great accommodation in a great location.”

“Great, but so easily could have been perfect”

“Perfect holiday house for 2 families /8 people.”

“Beautiful surroundings.”

“Before we went you were unhelpful over our questions regarding broadband speed.”

“6 adults 2 kids ages 9 & 5 and 1 dog, had an amazing 3 days at the barn, it was very spacious, warm and had almost everything we needed.”

“We had a fantastic Christmas break with our family at Hill Rise.”

“Weekend”

“A nice well equipped property in a good location for exploring the area.”

“A wonderful location with fantastic views of countryside and great walks from the property.”

“We were very impressed with the high standard of the cottage.”

“When your satnav says “You have reached your destination” - You haven’t.”

The property

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CHIPPING CAMPDEN

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