Guests say
Holly Cottage in Middle Tysoe is highly praised for its comfort, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, such as welcome packages, and find the property to be a perfect base for exploring the area. The cottage's charm and cleanliness are consistently noted, despite minor feedback on parking and maintenance.
The majority of guests find the cottage to be immaculately clean, with several positive remarks about its tidiness. However, a few guests mentioned issues such as dirty windows and an overflowing bin, which slightly lowers the score.
The location is frequently described as ideal, with a beautiful village setting and good proximity to local attractions. The presence of a local shop, pub, and friendly community adds to the appeal. The only minor drawback mentioned is the church clock chimes, which do not significantly impact the positive views.
Guests consistently report that the beds are extremely comfortable, often more so than their own at home. The cottage's furnishings and homely feel contribute to a very high comfort level.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and garden area. However, some guests noted issues with maintenance such as an overgrown garden, difficulty with doors, and inadequate cleaning supplies, which affects the score.
While many guests mention and appreciate welcome gifts, there is not enough information to determine if these are a consistent offering or to assess the overall thoughtfulness of the host. Therefore, the score is set to null, and guests should note that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Holly Cottage is a beautiful holiday retreat in the picturesque village of Middle Tysoe, on the edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The property dates back to the 1860s, and is noticeable by its striking red brick façade.
Holly Cottage is the perfect house for a gathering of friends or family who are seeking a stylish retreat from which to explore the glorious Cotswold countryside and beyond.
The front door opens into a small entrance hall, where you can hang up your coats and kick off your shoes, before entering into the warm and inviting, dual aspect sitting room, where you can look forward to sinking into the three-seater sofa, loveseat or armchair later on in the evening as you watch a compelling film from the selection of DVDs on offer, as the woodburning stove crackles away in the background.
Moving through the property, you will pass the handy utility room in the hallway, before entering into the bright dining room which has beautiful painted beams and an eye-catching decorative range oven, where you and your loved ones can tuck into your meals and toast to the start of your holiday.
Enter into the stunning, contemporary kitchen that is flooded with natural light through the dual aspect patio doors and rustle up heart-warming meals for you and your loved ones making use of the state-of-the-art appliances, whilst listening to your favourite tunes on the DAB radio.
Completing the ground floor is a useful cloakroom sat adjacent to the dining room, accessed via a rear lobby.
When night falls, make your way up to the first-floor where you will find two stunning bedrooms; the master is the perfect place to lay your head for the night in the king-size bed, and wake up to the beautiful sight of the fields opposite through the dual aspect windows, and the second bedroom is perfect for children, containing twin beds.
A light and airy bathroom rests on this floor, where you can indulge in a warming soak amongst the bubbles in the bath, or enjoy an invigorating rinse using the shower over or the hand-held shower.
A second flight of stairs lead up directly into the third bedroom, which boasts uninterrupted rural views through its dual aspect windows, contains a king-size bed, and benefits from an en-suite with a walk-in shower.
In the morning, make a hearty breakfast to be enjoyed at the breakfast bar and coffee table in the kitchen, as you arrange your itinerary for your holiday that has just begun! Catch the morning sun rays in the wrap-around patio and lawn garden and take a seat at the outdoor table to admire the views towards the church and beyond.
Pick up groceries for your barbecue at the local supermarket and store them in the fridge and freezer, before heading back out to explore your local surroundings.
The unspoilt village of Middle Tysoe is a peaceful village on the north-eastern edge of the Cotswolds, surrounded by countryside, and with many enjoyable walks on its doorstep, including the walk around Windmill Hill where you can walk right up to the windmill on the hill and enjoy views of Compton Wynates mansion house.
Allow your four-legged friend to stretch their legs on the village green and then make your way to the Peacock Inn pub for a tipple where your furry friend is also welcome, and pick up a Chinese takeaway for a lovely meal and break from the kitchen!
Just a short drive from the village you will find a number of local tourist attractions including Upton House and Gardens, a 1930s stately home owned by the National Trust, Broughton Castle, a medieval fortified manor house and Farnborough Hall, also owned by the National Trust, an 18th century home with a stand-out library, opulent furnishings and formal gardens offering beautiful country views.
You are within easy reach of the medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, which offers an array of shops, attractions, amenities, restaurants and inns, to name a few; Stratford Butterfly Farm, Stratford-upon-Avon Gold Club and Shakespeare Centre Museum.
The highest of the Cotswold towns, Stow-on-the-Wold, sits at nearly 800ft and offers stunning views over the rolling hills and villages below; here you can take a stroll around the historical market town and finish off with a meal at one of the many inns or tearooms that sit within Stow, such as The Porch House for a tipple or The Old Bakery Tea Room for some tea and scones!
There is something for everyone in and around Middle Tysoe, so make Holly Cottage your base and you’ll be wanting to return as soon as you leave!
Resting within the district of Stratford-on-Avon is the civil parish of Tysoe. This civil parish is made up of three settlements which includes, Upper Tysoe, Middle Tysoe and Lower Tysoe. Within the pretty village you will find a village Post Office, a shop, a pub and a small number of businesses. There is also a beautiful parish church of St Mary which dates back the 11th century and a number of properties which date back to the 17th century. The parish lies on the edge of the Cotswolds, where you will find breath-taking landscapes and a number of lively market towns and historic trials. A little further away is the medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, where you will find further quality amenities and attractions including Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage and the tropical greenhouse of butterflies. Tysoe is a pretty base for exploring this part of Warwickshire.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x second-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, hand-held shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil-fired cental heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, cafetiere, breakfast bar, 3 x hairdryers.
3 x Smart TVs, DVD player, CD player, DAB radio, WiFi, selection of DVDs and CDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc in rent.
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.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and cot available.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed patio and lawn garden with furniture and charcoal barbecue (without coal).
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles
Reviews (30)
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June
We were so delighted at how immaculate the property was (always important) The linen was excellent quality, the towels white fluffy and fresh. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need from utensils to lovely glasses and plates. A welcome tray was super kind and included high quality biscuits, Elizabeth shaw mint chocolates, crisps and drinks in the fridge. Itâs gestures like this that make a difference:) The log fire made it the lounge cosy and the heat was welcomed. There were tons of logs albeit we needed no more than provided in the fire basket. The village shop is excellent and if you do forget anything they had a great variety of fresh produce and non perishables. If we had more time we would have explored more but as a meeting place it was ideal. Some points to note. Parking at the front is very small and only fits one small car. My estate car would have crossed over the pavement. There was no oven glove (not something I thought of taking) but very much needed. The showers are electric and not very powerful. We went on a very cold winter weekend but it was cold in the house, especially in the kitchen where it is extended and the bathrooms. This is probably because it is a very old property as the heating was on. I guess itâs only to be expected but worth noting if you feel the cold. There are blankets in each room. The bedrooms are all beautiful, well equipped, wardrobes, mirrors, tvs. Each room even had its own hairdryer. However as the top bedroom is more mezzanine it does not have a door and therefore no privacy. The single smaller bedroom does have a tiny step down into it and would benefit from a reminder sign on the door, two of us completely missed it and tripped down. Stupid I know but when you are not used to a step you naturally walk forward. Holly Cottage is a very well presented home with quality furnishings. Itâs super clean and very welcoming. It has peaceful views situated in a quiet village. Itâs got a happy feel and we would happily visit again when the sun is shining:). Thankyou!
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Ann
We were a group of 5 adults and one dog and we all enjoyed our stay enormously. The house being decorated for Christmas was a real bonus and enhanced our stay. Village is in a great rural location and made a good base for visiting the Cotswolds.
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Lee
This was a great cottage in a very nice little village everyone so friendly and helpful also very well placed for all the Cotswolds has to offer Would highly recommended a stay here we had our son and daughter in law and granddaughter 2 dogs and myself and wife the place is plenty big enough the welcome pack was a very nice touch too Would definitely stay again