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April Cottage

(Ref. 1163116)

Mickleton, Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire Show on map

Customer rating 4.7

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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  • cottage (14)
  • lovely (11)
  • stay (10)
  • village (9)
  • well (8)
  • location (8)

16 Customer Reviews

  • "I forgot to leave a message when we left."

    The kettle is full of limescale which ended up in our cups of tea. It desperately needs descaling. Please pass this on to the owners. We mainly had a lovely stay. It would have been pleasanter and more relaxing without our dog. We chose this cottage as it was dog friendly and was listed as being on a quiet lane. However, there was a constant stream of people walking past with and without dogs from 7.30ish am to late evening. This wouldn't have been a problem if we had left the dog at home. He is highly alert and spent his time barking at every passer-by. This led to a stressful stay for both him and us as we tried to keep him quiet. We were glad to leave for our explorations of the local area. Sunday morning and the narrow lane was full of cars by 10.30am as people arrived for church. We were unable to get the car out of the small drive due to people parking directly in front of the drive. On the whole, a lovely well stocked cottage with tea,coffee, milk etc there on our arrival which was appreciated. Like I said, our main complaint is that we brought our dog, the lane was busier than the high street!

    Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you mainly had a lovely stay and appreciated the welcome provisions and well-stocked cottage. We’re sorry about the kettle and will ensure this is descaled. Regarding the location, the owners live on the lane themselves and find it to be peaceful. It is a cul-de-sac, although Mickleton does have a lovely, thriving community. It would be very unusual for anyone attending the church to intentionally block access to a property. The cottage driveway is fairly deep and accommodates two cars. The cottage is also very well placed for enjoying the many local walks, with or without a dog. Thank you again for your comments. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Diane4.0★Sep 2026

  • "We thoroughly enjoyed our extended stay at April Cottage."

    The location is perfect for us and the village of Mickleton has so much to offer. The Kings Arms just a walk along the footpath, Sarah’s Deli, and the little shop, all enhanced our stay. We enjoyed the Church with all its history and the Church Bells too. The public footpaths are many, right from the front door. The property is well equipped with a very nice kitchen, good bathrooms facilities and washer and dryer. Suggestion for the owner would be fans available in the bedrooms during hot weather, more cutlery in the kitchen, and a dustpan and brush which would be useful when sweeping the patio. Mattress in Master Bedroom could be a bit firmer. These things would probably not be noticed in a short term let, but we were there for 8 weeks. This property is lovely, quiet and quintessentially English. Would highly recommend and look forward to returning.

    Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jul 2026

  • "Lovely cottage in a good , quiet location."

    The cottage is well appointed and comfortable. Mickleton is a good location for exploring the area. The village pub ,The Kings Arms is a very good for food . Had a great time , despite the rain!

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0★May 2026

  • "Lovely cottage."

    Good location in a nice village. Well equipped. Beds a little soft. Extra tea towels for a week’s stay would be useful. Food caddy needed. Cushions for outside seating would be good. Barbecue was great! Lots of DVDs and books. Would return and recommend.

    Reviewed by Clare4.0★May 2026

  • "We had a fabulous stay at April cottage."

    The location of the cottage was perfect for walks from the cottage and visiting nearby villages. Also, Hidcote Manor and Batsford Arboretum are on the doorstep. The village had a local Morrisons, a small deli with homemade cakes and a butchers. We had an enjoyable meal at the local community pub The Butchers Arms and an excellent meal at Three Ways House Hotel (home of the World famous Pudding club). We would definitely recommend.

    We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay, it's a lovely cottage an amazing location to base yourself to explore the Cotswolds. We would love to welcome you again soon. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Nov 2025

  • "We fell in love with April Cottage and Mickelton."

    April cottage was charming and comfortable. We were happy and relaxed. April cottage is situated in a great place right in the town. It has a wonderful restaurant/pub a short walk away. Also a great walk to stretch your legs right out the door. We walked to Hidcote manor.

    We are delighted that you loved April Cottage and it's location. We hope you enjoyed your visit to Hidcote Manor Garden. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Billie Kay5.0★Sep 2025

  • "A delightful property in a pretty village."

    The cottage is full of character coupled with modern facilities, tasteful decoration and furniture. It is spacious and well-equipped throughout. The welcome items such as biscuits, tea, coffee and washing up pack were appreciated.

    Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us at April Cottage. We would love to welcome you again for another stay with us soon. Kind regards Manor Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Liz5.0★Sep 2025

  • "A lovely period property in a very good location."

    It is comfortable, spacious and well equipped. There is a small paved area out front which is big enough for 6 to eat outside. The location is quiet (we got used to the church bells very quickly) but there is a good store and a pub within a couple of minutes walk. There are a number of good walks on the doorstep. If we want to holiday in this part again we'd certainly like to come back.

    We are delighted that you loved your stay at April Cottage and were able to make good use of the outdoor space. We hope that we can welcome you back again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Really lovely cottage in perfect location."

    Brilliant for dog walks, pub, outings.

    Reviewed by Shirley5.0★Apr 2025

  • "We had a really lovely stay at April Cottage."

    The property is just as described - very comfortable and really well equipped. The courtyard garde in very pretty, but I hadn't quite realised it is at the front of the property and that there is no back garden. But that's on me for not reading the description properly. The village location is excellent with so many gorgeous walks straight from the cottage. We had a meal at the local pub The Kings Arms which was very good. It's a very popular, lively pub so I would book ahead. Stratford Upon Avon is only about 30 minutes drive away and we spent a enjoyable morning there. All in all we had a great stay at April Cottage.

    Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful feedback. We are so pleased to hear that you had a good time at April Cottage and exploring the local area. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kate5.0★Apr 2025

  • "April Cottage was a great place to stay, cosy, clean and with a really good position for door-to-door walks."

    The village contains good eateries and well stocked shops.

    Reviewed by Sue5.0★Mar 2025

  • "Lovely cottage, very well equipped with lovely walks on the doorstep."

    Pub with good food. deli (amazing brownies) and small Morrisons shop down the lane. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay with our three young children. Easy reach of Chipping Camden, Stratford upon Avon and Broadway. Enjoyed circular walk to national trust Hidcote House and many other scenic walks in the area.

    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased that your family all enjoyed your stay and found all the local facilities very convenient. We hope we can welcome you back again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sarah4.0★Feb 2025

  • "Great cottage, Really enjoyed our stay."

    The cottage is really cosy , clean and welcoming. Kept finding extra logs appearing in the log store from the wood fairy for the wood burner.

    Thank you for your lovey feedback and we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at April Cottage over New Year. We hope to welcome you back again for another stay with us soon. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Dec 2024

  • "An amazing cottage , better than described ."

    Clever combination of the old and new . Mickleton is a lovely village , has all you need . Even a power cut on the Saturday didn’t make a difference, in fact it added to the weekend

    Thank you for this lovely review. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay at April Cottage and loved the location too. We look forward to welcoming you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mark5.0★Dec 2024

  • "We had a lovely family mid week break."

    April cottage had every we needed, great location with lots of walks and beautiful scenery on the doorstep (The welcome folder was very handy with information and suggested walks; as there was a lot of muddy footwear it might would be useful to have an outside hose?). We all loved the underfloor heating and fireplace, thank you for our relaxing stay.

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed your family break at April Cottage and hope we can welcome you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kate5.0★Oct 2024

  • "Absolutely lovely property."

    The property has so much character and is located in the most pretty village. Would definitely stay again.

    Mr M PitmanAug 2024

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x King , 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Downstairs cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Open plan layout downstairs with kitchen, dining area and sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Utility
  • New kitchen installed January 2025
  • Electric oven and grill, electric ceramic hob, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster, hairdryer
  • Smart TV, DVD player, access to Netflix (account holders only), DAB radio, iPod docking station, selection of children's DVDs, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Two small/ medium well behaved dogs are welcome
  • No additional pets are allowed
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and cot available
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Front patio garden with furniture and charcoal barbecue (without coal) available in summer months
  • PLEASE NOTE - THE OWNER DOESN'T TAKE ANY WORKING GROUP BOOKINGS
  • PLEASE NOTE: MINIMUM 3 night stay at this property
  • PLEASE NOTE: no charging of electric vehicles at this property
  • PLEASE NOTE: No smoking, no vaping, no use of e-cigarettes inside the cottage or in the enclosed front courtyard garden

The property

April Cottage, a beautiful, period property, tucked away down a quiet street in Mickleton, Gloucestershire.

It is the perfect getaway for a family or group of friends alike to spend a relaxing holiday in the beautiful countryside.

The stunning property is believed to date back approximately three hundred years and combines a mixture of traditional timber frame and Cotswold stone building styles.

On arrival park up on the off-road parking space, before entering into the sitting room that exudes traditional character with oak beams and frames and exposed Cotswold stone walls, where you can relax on the inviting seating whilst watching a film on the Smart TV, as you are kept warm and toasty by the woodburning stove and underfloor heating.

Moving through the property on the beautiful, underfloor heated, flagstone flooring you will come to the kitchen/dining areas, where you can cook delicious meals using the contemporary appliances as you retreat to the beautiful dining table to indulge in your meals and toast to an exciting holiday that lies ahead.

A handy utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer as well as a cloakroom with an adjacent basin and WC can also be found downstairs.

Relatively steep stairs wind up to the first-floor, where you will find three lovely bedrooms all beautifully set in the eaves of the cottage; there is a king-size bedroom with an en-suite walk-in shower, a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, all with storage space.

From the enclosed garden at the front of the property, you can delight in the peaceful views down the lane towards the church, where you can also make use of the charcoal barbecue during the warmer months.

The cottage is located on a quiet cul-de-sac lane, close to the beautiful local Church of St Lawrence.

The church bells are audible within the property.

The location is ideal for exploring some of England's finest countryside, towns and villages, such as Chipping Campden where you can start your day with a delicious breakfast at Huxleys or Bantam Tea Rooms before heading over to Dover’s Hill to enjoy the stunning views over the Vale of Evesham where you can join the Cotswold Way, which is a 100-mile walking trail, taking you through picturesque villages, breath-taking countryside and famous ancient sites and finish off your day with a heart-warming meal at The Swan in Broadway – the second stop on Cotswold Way!

Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, is within easy access, and is a well-known tourist destination, where you can visit an array of attractions including Shakespeare's childhood home, Stratford Butterfly Farm, The MAD Museum and The Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres.

Finish off your visit with a lovely dinner at one of the many restaurants in Stratford-upon-Avon.

For a wonderful holiday that all the family will cherish, stay at April Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

Where you’ll be staying

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MICKLETON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Chipping Campden 3.5 miles; Shipston-on-Stour 8 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 8.5 miles.

The charming village of Mickleton in Gloucestershire lies on the western edge of the Cotswolds Hills, close to the borders of Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Boasting many attractive black and white buildings, Mickleton offers a good selection of village amenities including a well-stocked shop, a deli, nearby farm shops offering a taste of the area and two traditional pubs. Mickleton village is home to the famous Pudding Club at the Three Ways House Hotel, Definitely worth booking ahead for a full on 'Pudding Club experience'. Mickleton lies just south of the infamous Meon Hill, said to have inspired Tolkien's Weathertop from The Lord of the Rings. The small market town of Chipping Campden is close by, boasting an elegant terraced high street dating back to the 14th century. Here you can discover old inns, specialist shops, tea rooms and a splendid 17th century market hall. Also nearby is Shipston-on-Stour with its magnificent 17th century church. Stratford-upon-Avon can be reached within a pleasant drive, and is alive with character with its famous theatre, medieval buildings, cafes, charming riverside walks and boating trips. The magnificent medieval castle at Warwick makes a great day out for all the family, or why not visit the National Trust house at Charlecote Park with its graceful gardens, intriguing maze and deer park? Hidcote National Trust Gardens are also only 1.8 miles away. Many unspoilt Cotswold towns and villages are dotted about this wonderful rural area, making Mickleton a superb holiday destination at any time of year.

Please note an initial supply of logs & kindling is provided for the property between October until end of March; additional log supplies can be purchased locally.

PLEASE NOTE - THE OWNER DOESN'T TAKE ANY WORKING GROUP BOOKINGS.

PLEASE NOTE: MINIMUM 3 night stay at this property

PLEASE NOTE: Max of 2 dogs welcome

PLEASE NOTE: no charging of electric vehicles at this property

PLEASE NOTE: No smoking, no vaping, no use of e-cigarettes inside the cottage or in the enclosed front courtyard garden.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
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