Dog Friendly Cottages in Cirencester

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Joanna - Verified booking

  As previous holiday makers have said the cottage is in a great location, however we had several issues with the cottage that were shared with the owner.

  Owl room, the mattress was old and any movement causes noise and disruption for either person to sleep. The hot tap on sink loose and rotating in its socket and the toilet seat was loose. Otter room, the shower leaked from below tray so unusable and hair in sink plug. Badger room, loose electrical socket by bed, the shower cubicle doors do not close and the shower sealant is stained and there was hair in the sink plug. Fox room, theTV in the room was on the opposite side to the aerial so unusable as TV as owner did not have an aerial lead long enough to reach it. Courtyard, the cushions for chairs around the table were stored in a broken plastic outdoor storage box which was flooded so cushions wet and mouldy. The plastic rattan on base of the sofa was broken and the umbrella shade was on the floor and covered with algae. Kitchen, the bottom of one of the two freezer doors was broken so would not open. Games room, the TV remotes did not work. The property had dust behind and under most objects/pieces of furniture. Paintwork was shabby and the small grass area in the garden/courtyard was overgrown. All the ensuite bathrooms had no windows and not one of them had a functioning extractor fan so consequently all a bit musty and damp feeling and bath mats were fraying at the edges. We reported the issues to Sykes and the owner and have been told that the issues we raised have been addressed however we would not return to this property.

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• Lesley - Verified booking

  The positives-Overwhelmingly location, location, location.

  A minute walk from beautiful town centre & stunning park. Cirencester is an absolute delight. Lots of independent traders sit alongside decent high street stores. In addition 25 charity shops. A thriving town. Great green spaces for walking you & your dog & ideal base to explore The Cotswolds. All this is is a "High Recommend" The challenges. The basement is based under a very old beautiful house. For the first couple of days, there was a musty smell. Perhaps due to it being closed & not heated. The accommodation is VERY tired & could be stunning-but needs decent financial investment. The beds are comfortable, the bedding is old in the bedroom without windows. I prefer to sleep under a double duvet. A single does not cut it as an adult. The lounge is basic. The kitchen is adequate-but utensils & cutlery are not clean. There is a cupboard containing sauces/condiments that I opened & shut immeadiately! The wet room is good. The washing machine & Fridge freezer are also modern. Internet connection is appalling. If you are looking to work and or watch movies you will be hugely frustrated. I am sure it is due to the basement build & deep walls. Internet connection drops out continually. We moved the router into the hallway which helped slightly. Overall if you are not fussed about the comfort, facilities & cleanliness of your accommodation then this one is for you. Otherwise, pass this one by.

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• Dorothy - Verified booking

  We had a warm and friendly welcome from the owner, also a very generous welcome hamper, thank you!

  However, we were told his two family members were available next door should we need anything. We made several attempts to speak to them about a couple of minor issues but no answer despite cars present and lights on. Communal areas are very good. Large kitchen area that easily sat 12, big, comfortable sitting room. The kitchen is very well equipped. En suite bedrooms, unfortunately, were poor. Bedding is tired, flat duvets and pillows we felt were very old. One of our party stripped her bed on departure day to find a very badly stained duvet. We would suggest all bedding needs replacing. The ensuits are extremely small and utilitarian. Only fairly small people could get into the showers and the sinks are tiny. The large bathrooms did help however. There is also a constant very unpleasant smell coming through the sinks and loos, less so in the bedrooms when ensuit doors are closed. Parking was a bit of a challenge! An 8 bedroom house is clearly designed for large groups therefore a number of cars are likely to arrive. Proximity to Cirencester is good and the town lovely, well worth a visit.

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• Joan - Verified booking

  Accommodation was ideal for our group however there were a few issues.

  The main concern was the showers. Clear instructions were given that they may take a while to heat however some rooms had problems - Pheasant was too hot to get in, Hare was extremely hot and the extractor fan did not work resulting in a lot of stream, Owl the shower tray filled very quickly and leaked onto the floor, Otter and Squirrel also extremely hot showers resulting in a lot of steam. The result of all the steam on Sunday morning was that the fire alarm went off. The owner was quick to come round and said that it was probably due to the steam. A couple of other hiccups the light in Fox shower was a bit unreliable would not always turn on, only one plug socket seemed to work. The downstairs living room fire door handle not very secure it came off a couple of times. The details given re what to bring said there will be basic cleaning supplies and we would need to bring our own. There were a few cloths but no washing up liquid or cleaner for our use on arrival The starter pack of dishwasher tablets consisted of 1 tablet. Maybe it would be better to say no cleaning materials.

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• Robert - Verified booking

  This was ideal accommodation for our walking group of 8 'mature' couples.

  The property is well located on the edge of the Cotswolds, very well equipped and spacious. The en suite bedrooms provide independence and privacy, with the additional downstairs bathroom (and upstairs toilet) being a real bonus. The kitchen / dining area enabled us to eat together when we wanted to, or to do our own thing at other times. The huge lounge on the first floor was an excellent place to spend the evenings after a day's walking or after a meal out; the adjacent kitchenette is also very useful, reducing the need to go downstairs for drinks etc. We were very fortunate with the weather so we were able to also make use of the outside area, which is very private and just off the kitchen. We didn't use the smaller downstairs sitting room so much, but it proved useful when setting off on a walk or when returning. As in many rural areas, the mobile phone signal strength in the village is very weak, and with so many people attempting to access the broadband wi-fi simultaneously, that can also be a challenge. Overall, a property with many commendable features.

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