Mandarin Cottage

This was such a beautiful cottage and such a relaxing holiday.

The sunrises are absolutely amazing. It was a joy to stay in such a fantastic cottage that was so comfortable and well equipped with everything you may need. Thank you for a great holiday.

Third time here,and still the same high standards.

Great hosts and location,with the very good welcome pack plus goodies in the fridge.A 5star cottage We enjoyed again. Tom&Sheila

Fabulous cottage, quiet and peaceful location with a lovely enclosed add safe garden.

The open plan kitchen diner and lounge offered a great space for our family. The bedrooms were comfortable and the 2 bathrooms and 3 toilets stopped many family feuds especially when getting ready to go out!

Lovely comfortable cottage, a home from home.

Very peaceful, with beautiful views across the fields.

A lovely, comfortable, well presented cottage.

Having breakfast on the patio surrounded by nothing but the sound of Skylarks was the perfect start to each day. Thank you for the welcome back Joy, it was much appreciated. This was our first visit to Mandarin Cottage but it certainly won't be our last. We're already planning our next visit.

Beautiful very well maintained cottage, in peaceful surroundings in the countryside, easy access to other areas very well equipped, super dog friendly with secure garden.

We enjoyed our stay just what we needed to get away and relax. Will definitely be booking again. Would highly recommend.

Wonderful accommodation- clean, fresh, comfortable and spacious with a lovely view.

Already booked again for next year. Highly recommended

The converted barns were amazing and done to an extremely high standard.

The location was so peaceful and relaxing, I really enjoyed sitting in the garden listening to the skylarks. The owner was very friendly and wanted to make sure everything was perfect for our stay

Stayed before and returned because we were confident the same accommodation quality would be the same.

We were not disappointed.

Lovely accommodation, clean and everything you need .

Dog loved the enclosed garden . Quiet spot and owners very friendly . Hope to go again

LOVELY PROPERTY IN A GREAT AREA NO FAULTS AT ALL FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY WOULD STAY AGAIN SUE TERRY NOT FORGETTING JET THE GREYHOUND

Our time at Mandarin Cottage provided our party of 3 with what can only be described as a perfect bolt-hole for visiting Melton Mowbray where we had booked a class (with Brockleby’s) to make pork pies.

Situated off a quiet country lane (popular with dog walkers) the only sound we heard was that of bird song. I even saw my first murmuration of starlings. A car is essential and there is an abundance of good local hostelries within a short drive. The property was very well equipped and the welcome tray provided was generous and thoughtfully curated. We genuinely wanted for nothing. This was a first, but hopefully not a last stay. Thank you Joy.

A beautiful property in a lovely location, with great views.

Everything was finished to the highest standard and very well equipped. Hosts were very welcoming.

Great hosts, location, and facilities.

No problem in recommending

Fabulous cottage - big, light, airy, well equipped, spotlessly clean and a generous welcome package as well!

It was an absolute delight to stay in - warm, quiet - fully safely fenced garden so dogs can run around without fear of them escaping :-) A real 10/10 stay!

Lovely cottage well equipped very comfy lovely view of countryside Lovely welcome pack

What a fabulous two week break !

We just can't fault Mandarin Cottage at all ! This cottage is most definitely a little piece of heaven at the end of a driveway ... Just perfect in every way. Thank you Joy for your lovely warm welcome and for the fabulous goodies ... But most of all, "thank you" for all the heart and soul you pour into the cottage to make it so clean and inviting, both inside and out ! We would love to come back and hope to see you again soon. Christine & Steve Rowley-Corbett, Murphy & Quinn.

A frosty week at mandarin but a warm welcome from joy,the cottage is first class throughout and with a great welcome pack and goodies in the fridge.

The wood burner was a bonus and very welcome.many thanks to joy.

The instructions given for the getting to the property were confusing as they didn’t get us to it!

We did find it after a few minutes when we used the address postcode and not the one in the instructions

Mandarin cottage was perfect in everyway.

It was airy and light but also warm and cosy.The owners had thought of everything including a very generous welcome basket. The weather wasn't great but it didn't matter as we enjoyed spending time in the cottage. It looks like there's plenty of wonderful walks in the area so we're looking forward to returning again.

Mandarin Cottage was a beautiful property located in the Leicestershire countryside close to Melton Mowbray.

Well equipped and very comfortable, we were provided with a much appreciated welcome pack. Joy the owner was very accommodating and friendly. Would highly recommend.

The cottage was absolutely delightful; spacious and beautifully fitted out.

It is also very suitable for people with mobility issues as, apart from the front door step, it is all completely flat.

This is our second stay at Mandarin Cottage.

My friend and I go for two nights to catch up, have a lovely walk, and relax. We love it. So much so we've booked our third visit for next year already.

Lovely well equipped and thought out cottage.

The welcome pack was a very thoughtful gesture. Generous towels and extra hand towels which was great. Stunning view from patio doors.

Well appointed cottage , Owners made you very welcoming exceptionally clean & tidy , everything you needed & beyond, cannot fault , great outlook over countryside

Mandarin Cottage is a lovely place to stay, from the cleanliness of the whole cottage to the view from every window we really couldn't have wished for anything better.

Jo and Andrew the owners were very friendly the cottage is a credit to them, they have definitely put a lot of work in to get looking so nice. We have already booked again for next year.

Excellent cottage.

Lots of space. Fabulous views Only negative would be there is no pub or restaurant to walk to in the locality

Excellent cottage.

So well designed with a wonderful view over the valley. Well equipped, very peaceful location and hospitable owner. A great place to stay and recharge one's batteries.

Beautiful barn conversion.

Everything you could possibly need facilities wise. Such a wonderful welcome pack. We were very pleased with our stay

This is a fabulous cottage, lovingly restored and in a fantastic location.

Practically 360 degree views and so peaceful, but close to Melton Mowbray. Thoughtfully equipped and so much better than the photos. We will certainly be going back

A spacious, comfortable and very well equipped cottage in beautiful countryside but with good access to nearby towns and attractions.

A very warm welcome, with complimentary gifts of food and wine.

We arrived early and Joy came out with the key to let us in.

It was a great bottle to have for 3 days as I needed a flat floor for my mum who has walking difficulties, and a walker. There were lots of free extra goodies which we never expected like , tea, milk, bisc, wine, and even a local pork pie in the fridge. Joy thought of everything and was a very good host. She mentioned to us not to hurry out at 10am on our day of departure as she had no one coming in straight after us, so thoughtful. Thank you zJoy for a wonderful stay .

Anyone who isn’t impressed with this cottage must be very hard to please!

It has everything you need and more, is immaculately clean and in a lovely location. The beds and sofas are very comfortable, there is a lovely island breakfast bar with seating and a large dining table, all with plenty space. Will definitely be planning our next visit!

A perfect family getaway in a fantastic setting with everything you could ask for.

We have had an amazing 3 nights at Mandarin Cottage and are looking at dates to book again. We took my Mum and Dad to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary and it was the perfect present. Two double bedrooms, both with en-suits, gave us privacy. Our dog, George, had treats waiting for him and the enclosed garden was brilliant for him to run around safely. There are plenty of fields around for him to run, which he thoroughly enjoyed. We can't wait to book again!!

Loved the cottage, beautiful location!

Cottage was very good, nice open plan living area and liked two ensuite bedrooms. Lovely welcome pack from the owners and personal touches throughout...very clean and spacious...I would highly recommend a visit to the cottage and surrounding area.

Beautifully presented, spotlessly clean.

A very warm and cosy cottage. Amazing scenery. Very welcoming, generous, friendly hosts, superb welcome pack! I would highly recommend this lovely cottage and area.

We LOVED our stay and the cottage was incredibly well equipped with everything you can think about.

We will definitely be back

What a fabulous property, clean throughout and very well equipped for a self catering holiday.

A fantastic welcome pack much appreciated by both humans and dogs. An extremely well thought out holiday home. Dogs loved the large garden, although for our young dog who is quite small could have got through the bars of the gate. We managed to block this off with a couple of garden chairs. A piece of wire mesh on gate would rectify this, otherwise it was secure. We spoke to the owners who said they would look into this. Overall a lovely tranquil setting with views over open countryside. We would love to return.

Fabulous, home from home.

Beautiful surrounds , spectacular views and the cottage definitely gave the WOW factor. 2 Double bedrooms with en suites made it for us. Beautiful open plan kitchen, diner - lounge perfect for our socialising with friends that we shared with. Couldn’t have asked for anything better. The peace & quiet of the countryside with everything you needed in the cottage made for a truly relaxing stay. It was only a short ride into Melton Mowbray , 20 minutes to Oakham & 30 minutes for stunning walks round Rutland water. Would highly recommend, thank you to Joy & Andrew

Mandarin cottage definitely has the wow factor it is spotlessly clean and has everything you need for your stay.

I cannot recommend it highly enough. Mandarin cottage is situated in a very scenic location surrounded by fields and unspoilt views and is very peaceful yet only a five minute drive to melton mowbray famous for its pork pies and Stilton cheese. The welcome pack on arrival was marvellous. It's a place you would be happy to return to

One of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in and and a perfect place to celebrate my 70th birthday with friends, highly recommend.

Extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need (a soap dish/holder above the bath for the shower and a hook on the back of the door the only things missing and that is being REALLY pedantic). Lovely welcome from Joy when we arrived and the welcome pack for both humans and dogs was wonderful and really appreciated. The views from the cottage are fantastic and we will certainly be returning in the summer when hopefully we will not be having snow.

A lovely cottage, clean and airy, we had a great week there.

A lovely holiday property, the best part was having a fully enclosed garden for the dogs.

We really appreciated the welcome pack after a long journey. The dogs also had treats too. Personally we found the living area rather cool in the evenings. We did light the fire on the second evening which helped, although I would suggest a log burner fan which is free standing could help distribute the heat around the spacious living area. A great property which helped break up our journey on the way back home.

Superb property…good location to get to any Midlands area…will definitely be back at some point.

.perfect for our dogs with an escape proof garden

Our third stay at this lovely cottage and once again had a very relaxing week and although it rained for two days we just stayed in and lit the log burner and chilled out.

You wouldn't be able to do that in a B&B thats for sure!..Went to Foxton locks and watched the canal boats going up and down the locks, very interesting to see how it's done.Lots of birds in the bushes at the back of the garden and our border collie loved playing ball on the lawn and the garden was very secure and dog escape proof too,which is something you don't often get in a holiday let.We would thoroughly recommend this cottage to anyone. Jonathan from Norfolk

Lovely property clean and well presented everything you need for a fabulous stay.

The owners are very nice and down to earth very friendly to chat with. The views from the property are stunning best views we've had in 6 years of holidaying with sykes very peacefull surroundings. Bed pillows a little soft for us but that's the only fault I could say about the property, and obviously that's a personal thing someone else may not have issues with them. We were warm and cosy especially when the wood burner was lit. Very enjoyable stay lots to see and explore great base, melton mowbray is just up the road about 5 mins drive and has plenty of shops and food superstores to stock up if you want to cook at home. Beautiful garden centres with yummy food scones at the grange were massive you could only eat half at a time

Enjoyed our stay.

Every thing was lovely.Nice and peaceful location with nice views.Cottage was spacious and comfortable .We would definitely recommend.Thanks for the nice welcome pack. Karen Till,Tony Till Margaret and Linda.

I’ve never stayed in a semi-detached cottage before so was concerned when I read the review of Teal cottage after I had booked saying the walls were paper thin.

However, I couldn’t hear next door at all! The views of the countryside are stunning and it was lovely to sit outside. The only part of the garden that was not secure for my tiny Yorkie was under the gate but the friendly owner sorted that out. You can go for a walk in the evenings as it is surrounded by farmland with public pathways. It’s easy to get to lots of different places. If you like visiting houses then Historic Houses is better value - Belvoir Castle alone is £26. Out of the six places visited only one was National Trust. As I’m a member of both I only paid for parking at Foxton Canal for the whole week. The house is clean and well cared for.

We had a really lovely stay in this beautiful location.

The cottage was perfect! The beds were very comfortable and it was all very clean and well maintained. We loved the welcome pork pie, thank you! We definitely hope to return here again.

Mandarin cottage is an exceptional cottage.

Immaculate and very comfortable. Everything you could need. It is a beautiful barn conversion. The view is fabulous. If you want peace and relaxation, then this is the place for you. A very good base for visiting some lovely towns and villages

This was our second visit to Mandarin cottage and once again did not disappoint.

The barn and surroundings are beautiful and the garden has some wonderful views. Enjoyed our chats with Joy the owner who was very hospitable and made us feel right at home. Hope to come back in the near future.

What a little gem we chose for our stay.

Travelling with a 95 year old is not easy but Mandarin Cottage was perfect, we cannot fault anything.

One of the best self catering cottages that we have stayed in.

Very quiet and central to all our planned visits

A lovely clean property in a quiet and pretty area with gorgeous views.

Kitchen area was well equipped and both bedrooms had plenty of storage with own en suites. Joy and Andrew the owners made us feel very welcome and felt at home straight away. Lots to do in this area and plenty of pubs serving delicious food. Will be making a return visit in June and cannot wait.

Another lovely stay, thank you.

Mandarin Cottage is delightful.

The photos don't really do it justice epsecially the living/dining area which is much larger than anticipated. The underfloor heating keeps the home very warm. The views from the cottage are splendid.

Our first impression was WOW.

we were met by the owner on arrival to give us a few pointers and assured us they were there if needed. The cottage was very clean and comfortable. Everything was there you wanted. The large enclosed garden was a bonus for our 2 whippets as many cottages say they are enclosed but not. Many amenities within 5 minutes drive. We would highly recommend these cottages if you are looking for piece and quiet. We have already booked this cottage for a week in September and the adjoining cottage Teal for a break in Xmas. Many thanks Chris & Jane

This cottage is well designed and very stylish.

The living area and bedrooms are very comfortable and the kitchen is very well equipped. The hosts are very welcoming and informative but not intrusive and left a fantastic welcome pack which was very much appreciated. Although the weather was a little bit chilly the cottage was always warm and cosy to come back to. This is one of the best cottages we have booked through Sykes and would highly recommend. Next time we are in the area this will be our go to cottage!

Well designed and beautifully fitted barn conversion.

Impeccably clean and very well equipped, including for our dog. The owners living nearby were extremely helpful and kind.

What a lovely cottage with lovely views, was better than my expectations.

Living area was lovely and cosy, especially in the evenings with the fire burning, kitchen well equipped and bedrooms and bathrooms were great. Our dog loved the spacious garden also. We were very happy with our stay & would definitely return. Thank you Joy

The kitchen equipment is poor.

We were there over Xmas and lacked many items, e.g. 3 champagne glasses, no garlic press, terrible knives for veg and nothing for carving, no salad servers. I could go on. I had made a mistake and arrived a day early, we were sent away by a very unfriendly owner, Joy, who dealt with my mistake badly. We noted many positive comments about the welcome tray but we were underwhelmed by ours! Lovely cottage, fire great, Andrew was much kinder and took in our shopping delivery, for which we were most grateful. Cottage needs attention re kitchen. We will mot be returning, shame, lovely area.

We used to live in Whissendine and came back for a nostalgia visit.

We had an excellent time here and it would certainly be our first choice if/when we come up again. The accomodation was first class and spotlessly clean. The welcome pack was unexpected, but a really nice surprise. We would certainly recommend Sykes Cottages, and especially these cottages to everyone looking for great accomodation and dog friendly/proof holiday.

The weather was not kind to us during our stay but the house was so warm and comfortable that it didn't matter.

Nice super king size bed, shower and great TV. The garden was probably dog proof for larger dogs but the gate had large gaps so we couldn't take our Chorkie off the lead. If the gate had been dog- proofed there wouldn't have been any negative comments at all.

Mandarin cottage is a fantastic barn conversion, bright and spacious yet warm and cosy with beautiful views.

Very well equipped property and a thoughtful welcome package was supplied. Would definitely stay here again.

Absolutely beautiful property.

Has everything you could possible want for your stay. Spotlessly clean and stunning views. The welcome pack was such a lovely touch. We enjoyed staying here so much we have booked again for next year. Such a peaceful lovely stay we really did not want to come home! Thank you so much.

Wonderful holiday barn with fantastic views of the sunrise and sunsets,and I took many photos of them.

Lovely warm barn and with a log burner too.

We arrived at the cottage and it was just like the advertisement and inside didn’t disappoint either.

A wonderful welcome pack with so many goodies which I had never been expecting. The cottage was spotless clean and had everything you needed to make the stay memorable. The outlook was stunning and for me was the icing on the cake, miles and miles of fields to enjoy and the nature walks around the property had everything you could want.

Wonderful place to stay, beautiful outlook.

Have stayed a couple of times and returning early next year.

Excellent accommodation.

Open plan living and decorative finish make it feel light, airy and large. Owners lovely. The barn is a real get away with views over fields and very quiet, but Warwick and Lincoln less than an hour away. Rutland lakes close by. A real find!

Thank you Joy.

My Mum, sister and I had a really nice time in your lovely cottage. So clean, well equipped and spacious and the views are beautiful. I would certainly stay again.

A superb cottage in a great location.

Very peaceful yet close to many great places to visit. Thank you so much for the lovely welcome basket of local goodies too!

The pictures don’t do this property justice.

It’s superbly finished and better than expected. The views are spectacular and I wish we had stayed longer.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful, quiet location.

Perfect for dogs, nice enclosed garden. Will return xx

This is our 3rd stay at Mandarin Cottage and it wont be our last.

If you like the peace and quiet of the countryside, this is for you. We take our house cats with us and Joy and Andrew are always accommodating for us humans but also for our kitties!! The cottage is spotless and no doggy smells. It has all the amenities necessary to make your stay comfortable and trouble free. Looking forward to our next visit.

Beautiful cottage in peaceful location

We had a lovely week in this beautiful cottage .

It was very peaceful and relaxing . We chose this cottage as it was handy for a Samoyed Rescue Rally that we were attending . We were so pleased that we did …it was a wonderful chill for us and our dogs . We could relax knowing that our dogs (expert escape artists ) were safely fenced in , but with plenty of room to play . Lots of walks nearby too. Welcome pack was very much appreciated by us and our four legged family .Highly recommended.

Very comfortable, well equipped cottage, exceptionally clean.

Set in the countryside, really quiet and peaceful, with lovely views. Joy was especially helpful, would definitely recommend. Dawn and Marion

We really enjoyed our stay, amazing views and cottage was well equipped and very comfortable .

Lots of goodies on arrival which was a nice touch, we'll definitely be back.

Beautiful converted barn in a very tranquil spot.

everything was very clean and we enjoyed the welcome hamper. the owner were very helpful and friendly. we will denfinatley be staying again

We had a very comfortable stay at Mandarin cottage.

It is the second time we have stayed there with our dogs and we will I’m sure book again. It’s an ideal getaway. A lovely rural location yet not too far from Melton where there is a great market on Tuesdays and several dog friendly places to eat a short drive from the property.

Lovely property and kind owners, thank you.

We will be staying again as the beautiful views and accommodation were excellent

Absolutely lovely cottage in a beautiful location.

Great for Paddy the dog as well!

We had a lovely stay at Mandarin Cottage.

The views were amazing and everything was high spec - great kitchen facilities, comfortable beds, and very warm and cosy, especially with the woodburner. The garden was great for our 2 dogs and we really enjoyed our time there. Joy was very friendly and helpful and thanks for the welcome basket.

The cottage was absolutely fantastic it was so welcoming and warm we will definitely be staying here again.

Booked as a special treat for my wife.

First impressions: wow! Wonderfully equipped cottage with beautiful countryside views.

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This will be shared with the property owner. A lovely place to stay. The location is quiet and the views are breathtaking. The owners were very helpful and friendly. The dogs loved the garden where they could wander in safety

A great location with fantastic views of open countryside and the pleasure of some great wildlife - red kites and kestrels for starters.

The directions to find the cottage were really helpful as without them it could have been a challenge. Joy, the owner, gave us a friendly welcome and she and Andrew, her partner, gave us all the support we could ask for, especially when a large wasp got in... The cottage was everything we could wish for - modern, clean, spacious and warm. Having a choice of bath or shower was also brilliant as was the underfloor heating. Very spoilt! The location is brilliant for access to Melton Mowbray and onwards to Leicester, Nottingham, Grantham, etc. A good base for sightseeing in this part of England. We woudl highly recommend this venue!

This was one of the best holiday cottages we’ve booked through Sykes.

The location was easy to access and the views across open countryside were delightful. This was a modern barn conversion, tastefully renovated, providing generous accommodation for four. Great to have two en-suites to the bedrooms. There was plenty to do and see nearby and spending time in the property during bad weather wasn’t a problem, as it was really cosy with under floor heating. A great find!

Another perfect stay in this wonderful cottage.

It's a real home from home in a beautiful setting and has everything you need for a fantastic break away from everything. The welcome pack on arrival is so generous, and even includes something for your four legged friends. The beds are really comfortable, the showers fantastic and the whole place is super clean! Thanks for a wonderful restful holiday - will be back for a third visit soon!

Mandarin Cottage was everything we hoped for.

Our dog doesn't like traveling too far, so we picked this accommodation because it was 40 minutes away from home. The garden is large and secure and the dog loved it. My husband and I are doing the 'couch to 5k' and the garden was big enough to run around. We walked the dog along the gated road, at the bottom of the drive. Because you can see so far ahead, we were able to let him off-lead, which makes for a much more pleasant walk, as he is inclined to pull sometimes on-lead. The weather was kind to us and just being in the countryside felt good for the soul. The beds were comfortable, the layout was good and the accommodation included pretty much everything we needed. The only thing we couldn't find, was a hand whisk, which would have been handy when we made pancakes. It was one of the best places we've visited and we hope to go again some time. We got to meet the lovely Joy and she made us feel very welcome. I would happily recommend to others.

Wonderful cottage, beautifully done and in a super location.

More than enough room for our party of 4 adults and 2 dogs. Enclosed garden was a godsend with fantastic early morning views onto the countryside. Ideally situated for our visits to Melton, Leicester, Bradgate, Uppingham, Oakham and even a day out at Sherwood Forrest mtb. Cottage equipped with everything we could possibly need. Owners friendly, helpful and intrusive. Great place.

Extremely comfortable property, very well equipped.

There are fabulous views across open countryside and so many places to go without having to drive far - if you feel the need to go anywhere at all! Lovely owners on hand should you need any help with anything.

This has to be the best stay we've had in a Sykes cottage so far.

What a lovely place with a stunning view & seeing the sunrise was amazing. It was so quiet & peaceful. I thought maybe too quiet at first but I appreciated it so much & even stopped using my phone ...... The Welcome Treats were fantastic down to the fresh flowers & a pack of treats for our furry friend ( who really appreciated them as recovering from an Operation!! ) Joy - the owner - was lovely & welcoming & also came to say goodbye. She deserves to go from strength to strength with her beautiful cottages & we will be recommending this place strongly to anyone wanting to stay in this area.

Beautiful and extremely clean holiday cottage and appreciated the lovely welcome pack from the owners.

Our 2 dogs loved the large and secure garden. We look forward to returning to Mandarin Cottage soon.

Lovely quiet location but close enough to town and interesting areas.

Was just like the photos. Lovely place to relax. Reassuring to know owner nearby and contactable if needed but left you to your privacy. Spotlessly clean.

It’s a lovely cottage with beautiful surroundings.

Just lovely,wish I could have stayed there forever. Cottage beautiful, with everything you would need and the little extras made it even more special, fresh flowers, bottle of wine and a little note wishing us a happy holiday. Brilliant for our dog, securely fence and good size garden. We shall be booking again.

Beautiful property.

Everything you could need was available and all spotlessly clean. Perfect spot for our dogs apart from the fact that one of them loved the rabbit poo!!! Views superb and perfect place to relax and chill out. Definitely hope to return Thank you also for welcome pack and flowers which awaited us

After 15 years of staying in cottages, this was by far, the most outstanding of all.

It ticked every single box of what I was looking for - comfort, peace, views, and a real home from home feel. The enclosed garden was just perfect for my pup and the owners were kind enough to put extra blocks on the gates in case he tried to escape! The garden overlooks corn fields and there's not a noise to be heard except for nature. Eating meals outside with those sights and sounds was just perfection. The beds are really comfortable, the amenities are without fault, the bathroom facilities were great, and the welcome pack was really thoughtful! Thankyou so much for such a wonderful holiday. I needed rest and relaxation in a wonderful setting and that's exactly what I got! I've already booked to return later in the year for more of the same!

Fabulous relaxing homely place.

So peaceful with lovely walks and villages to explore. Didn’t want to leave and those views are awesome. Thank you for the lovely welcome goodies too!

Mandarin Cottage a converted barn is luxury, something you dream about because probably you could never afford it.

The owners are friendly and very helpful. Mandarin is ideally situated to explore the area and we would certainly return and spend more time going to places. Mandarin has all the facilities you need for a holiday and being situated in the countryside plenty of wild life to see especially the hares and rabbits. On an evening you can watch and enjoy seeing the hares in fields nearby and like us you might even have a hare visit you for breakfast. We even had a heron visit us briefly (probably after the fish in the owners pond). Plenty of swallows to watch they even came and sat on the fence.

A wonderful stay, cottage fantastic, fully enclosed garden great for the dogs , definitely home from home , would definitely recommend

This was a really lovely property to stay at.

It had everything you needed, it was immaculately clean and very well presented. The owners were nice and there was a lovely welcome pack for us on arrival. We have holidayed in many cottages over the years and this was one of the best we have had. The garden overlooks open countryside, is extremely private and very dog safe. We hope that we be able to visit again in the future. Highly recommended.

Stayed in this property in September last year and it was a wonderful place to stay for a week.

Everything you would need was provided and the cottage had a lovely log burner we made full use of.Walks straight from the cottage and a safe secure garden for our two border collies.Great view from the back garden too.

This is our second visit and we are just as impressed as the first time, and we are looking forward to visiting next year.

Joy and Andrew couldn't be more helpful, always a friendly word and able to advise on local places to visit. The Royal Oak in Great Dalby is great, the food is first class, definitely worth a visit. On the whole if you like the countryside and peace and tranquility you couldn't ask for anything better.

Mandarin Cottage is absolutely lovely - very clean, spacious and well equipped.

The garden is completely enclosed so was perfect for our dog to sit and gaze across the fields. Very peaceful location.

The cottage is stunning, as is the view and the peace and quiet.

Will definitely be back.

Idyllic setting beautiful views.

Warm and cosy.

We loved it!

My only request would be that it would be nice to be allowed to have a bbq in the garden and another oven glove is needed in the kitchen as it’s difficult to lift things out of the microwave with just one. Otherwise it was just perfect - the best holiday cottage we’ve had.

We had a fabulous week at Mandarin Cottage with our friends.

The cottage was extremely spacious, lovely and warm, spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The welcome pack that the owners left us was very much appreciated too, very thoughtful. Our dog also had a great week and the enclosed rear garden kept the dog safe when outdoors. We would highly recommend this cottage.

This is a stunning property, beautiful views & a great welcome pack.

We would thoroughly recommend. Thank you

Excellent accommodation, fabulous stay.

Very welcoming owners. We would certainly use them again

What a fabulous way to see the New Year in!

The cottage was everything I’d hoped for and more, comfortable, cosy, clean, and with beautiful views across open fields with no light pollution whilst still being close to local shops and some beautiful walks. The welcome goodies were a real treat (including for my dog who loved the enclosed garden) and comforting to know the owners are on hand if you need anything. I’d definitely recommend this place and would be happy to return.

Absolutely fabulous cottage in a beautiful setting.

Owners really lovely and helpful and live opposite so any queries they are right there. We properly settled in and it immediately felt like home. Just fabulous.

Absolutely beautiful cottage , very clean , lovely decor very welcoming and in a great location.

We will definitely be back next year , when visiting our family again

Very comfortable cottage nice quiet location could not fault the facilities both inside and out,the welcome pack was a nice surprise and well appreciated, Dogs loved the enclosed garden to play in

Fantastic property, views were amazing.

Joy and Andrew are very good hosts. Great welcome pack. We'll definitely recommend. Lots of interesting places to visit. Was very impressed with how clean and tidy all the towns were.

Our week at Mandarin Cottage was amazing.

This modern farm building conversion is outstanding & nothing has been left out. The finish eg kitchen, bathrooms & flooring etc are all to an extremely high standard & go towards making your stay feel very comfortable & luxurious. Every possible utensil has been provided in the kitchen! The beds are very comfortable & the linen/towels are lovely (& a great size). The view is spectacular & it’s incredibly peaceful. A very generous welcome pack is provided on arrival from the owners, who live on site & are very happy to be contacted, if needed. Chose this property as a disabled guest & cottage is level access with wide doors throughout (small lip at front & French doors). However, the owner DOES have a ramp should anyone need to borrow it. Bedroom 2 has walk in shower cubicle. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Mandarin Cottage & will certainly be making a return visit.

We had a wonderful time and the views are amazing.

Very peaceful there and the owners are really helpful. Would definitely go again.

This is a very well equipped and beautifully presented property.

The living area is very light and spacious and quite spacious for a 2 bed property. Although quite rural, it is only a short drive into Melton where a wide range of facilities are available. It is also well situated for touring the surrounding area.

The holiday home is good, but some minor improvements would make it excellent.

A stool to go in front of the bedroom dressing tables, would allow the mirror to be used seated. A few hooks on bathroom and bedroom doors would add additional storage. You can now get hooks which hook over the door so no drilling or affixing to the doors are needed. No shelf in the bathrooms, give you nowhere for your toothbrushes etc., to be stored. The seating in the lounge was not very comfortable, and could be improved.

This is an excellent barn conversion set in the coutryside with wide ranging views.

The accommodation was comfortable and well thought out. The welcome pack far exceeded any that we have experienced in our many years of travelling around the UK. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Well done and we hope they have great success in the coming years.

Charming cottage with dual outlook.

The hosts (Joy & Andrew) couldn't do enough for you. Even provided a super welcome pack, full of local goodies. Cottage itself is very modern, with high ceilings, wood burning fire and open plan living / dining. Patio to east and west so get the sun at both ends of the day. If you want a quiet break away from the hustle and bustle, but within travelling distance of local amenities and acres of walking paths, then this is the place for you. A credit to the owners.

Fantastic cottage in beautiful settings.

Very peaceful with rolling fields all around.

Over recent years we have learnt to take more than just essentials with us, but on this occasion we needn't have bothered as everything was available.

There was a lovely welcome pack, not only for us but also some treats for out 2 cats which to me shows the owners care about their guests. The location was lovely and the views out over fields was beautiful, with plenty of walking routes. Local shop is a couple of miles away and Melton is 3 miles away. If you are after a quiet relaxing break you couldn't wish for better, we will definitely be returning.

Lovely cottage and friendly hosts.

The accommodation had everything we needed and more. It was perfectly clean and we would highly recommend it!

I would just like to say that we had an amazing week in this cottage, we were made very welcome with an amazing welcome pack and the owners of the cottage were a delight and so welcoming.

Also fantastic views from the cottage to wakeup to and amazing garden where the dogs were safe and secure. Thankyou again x

What a beautiful place with the most thoughtful welcome package.

We loved our time here with our cocker spaniel and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to family and friends.

The opening of the door blew me away.

.. The quality of the accommodation is superb..the photos cant show just how spacious..comfortable and classy this cottage is.. The owners were so welcoming, helpful and had made sure everything was sparkling.. no covid fears it was so clean. The little welcome pack was lovely and even included the local pork pie and stilton cheese.. Thank you would recommend to any one..

Fabulous cottage in a beautiful setting and owned and run by lovely people.

What more can you want!

For a quiet holiday this accommodation is ideal with views across the countryside

Fantastic cottage - certainly one of the very best we have stayed in.

The conversion of the derelict barns was inspired, and there was a definite WOW factor when we arrived. And the view....absolutely stunning! Excellent location - rural and peaceful, yet close to amenities in Melton Mowbray. The fully enclosed garden was greatly enjoyed by our dogs, one of whom wanted to spend the whole week out there, gazing across the fields. You have done a fantastic job, Joy and Andrew - congratulations, and good luck for the future.

Seamless experience from booking to arriving at the cottage, which was extremely clean, peaceful and better than advertised - had a fantastic weekend.

We had an amazing three days away getting to know out granddaughter.

The cottage was a little haven and we loved the remoteness of it's location - the goodies left by the owners was a lovely surprise. We plan to return some day as three days wasn't long enough.

Beautiful and peaceful location with stunning views of the surrounding countryside

Although the cornona virus curtailed our activities whilst at the cottage.

The cottage has been fitted to a very high standard. The owners supplied a very generous welcome pack. We shall be booking another visit as soon as is particle. A great place

This cottage is an idyll, views are spectacular, we watched hares and had the pleasure of a weasel coming up to the patio door!

, a perfect getaway! The cottage is spotless, so very well equipped and the owners greeted us personally and the welcome pack was first class, we had a wonderful week and would definitely recommend this cottage. Situated just outside Melton Mowbray, ideal for visiting Lincoln, Nottingham , Leicester and all the wonderful small towns such as Stamford, fishing nearby and plenty of walks and of course Rutland Water. We were sad to leave this sanctuary, especially in these unknown times of the virus

Mandarin Cottage is a beautiful cottage with everything you could possibly need to make it a home from home.

The log burner was perfect to sit in front of while enjoying the stunning views and the welcome pack was the best we have ever had, even the dog was thought about!

Best property we have stayed in, in the last 10 years.

Comfort for all the family in every room, all to an extremely high standard.

Absolutely fabulous cottage with everything you could possibly want or need.

Highly recommended. Quite close to Rutland Water for fishermen who want comfort as well as wonderful fly fishing.