Easter Cottages In Wiltshire To Rent

Chris - verified booking

"For context, we're a couple with a dog. We usually prefer secluded cottages, but as it was a last minute booking we didn't have many options so went with a village location.The main reason for picking S37523 was the large private enclosed garden. It was very dog secure with large walls around more of the perimeter and some large fence panels. This allowed for our dog to be off lead and we could all relax. There are surrounding properties, but the high walls of the garden and the setup of the property made it feel private.To update on comments from previous visitors. The drive is looked over by the front of a neighbouring property - a recent dividing fence has been installed that helps. The property has been setup around the garden at the back so it's not too much of a problem once you're inside - although the front of the neighbouring property can see right into one of the bedrooms (easily fixed by closing the blind).As others have said, the layout means one of the bedrooms is accessed via the only bathroom. This wasn't a problem for us, but I can see why it could be awkward for friends and families with older children. That aside, the rest of the cottage is nicely setup - the living space is homely, and the upstairs space would be great for kids. All of the downstairs rooms can be opened out onto the large garden, which would be great on a warm day.Pros- Large dog secure garden- 3 pubs in walking distance, and a shop- Good location for tourist sites- Homely live space with several rooms opening out to garden- Upstairs bedroom space is great for kidsCons- The front facing neighbouring property- The property is generally clean and well equipped, but some of the crockery needs a deep clean- The towels provided were old and crunchy, suggest taking your own- One of the bedrooms being accessed through the only bathroom"

Maxine - verified booking

"Disappointing. Garden very unloved and full of fruit trees which had dropped their fruit everywhere and no one had collected so was infested with wasps so unable to have doors open. Kitchen equipment and crockery tired and dirty. Outside bin not emptied so overflowing and nowhere for us to put our rubbish. Couldnt get hold of owner when trying to get key ended up using caretaker number who was very kind but said his number should no longer be listed! Welcome pack was some A4 sheets scribbled on and tied with string. Coat hangers in wardrobe too big so door wouldn't shut! Oven very old and dirty. Oven glove needs throwing out!! Layout very impractical but was aware of this quirk to an extent. Booked this place because of garden photos as took our dog too. But if yr hiring out a property you cannot have that amount of fruit trees and no maintenance of garden. If I had young children I would have been very worried about them being stung. Nice village but house and garden very unloved. Not worth the money."

Patricia - verified booking

"Sadly very disappointed, we have stayed here before with no complaints. This time however the property was sadly in need of a lot of TLC. The garden was scruffy the grass had not been cut and the patio full of weeds. The dog escaped through inadequatefencing. All the tea cups in the kitchen were either chipped, cracked, dirty or all of these.The oven was disgustingly dirty. The sink had not been cleaned properly, neither had the dishwasher, we had to buy rinse aid in order for the crockery and cutlery to regain their sparkle. There was a bowl of mouldy food left on the window sill. The grate had not been cleaned and was full of ash. The bathroom was not very clean and when the toilet was flushed water bubbled up through the shower plug.Shabby chic is fine but inadequate cleaning in the kitchen and bathroom is unacceptable for the price that we paid,lWe do feel that a part refund would be in order."

Confirmed Guest - verified booking

"We were very pleased with our choice of S41677 for our family holiday in celebration of my 60th Birthday. A charming cottage, fantastic for a family holiday.It was as described on the website and exceeded our expectations. Well equipped, tastefully furnished, comfortable and very clean. Good welcome basket, fresh bread and delicious home-made marmalade.The owner Laura was very helpful, also provided excellent suggestions of places in the area to visit.Friendly villagers. Enjoyed a delicious Sunday roast in The Rattlebone Inn. The Angel Hotel served up wonderful breakfasts. The village store was well stocked, open every day early and into the evening.Wonderfully placed for The Cotswolds, Bath, Bristol and touring Wiltshire/Gloucestershire.I would definitely recommend and hope to return. Thank you Laura, we had a truly special and memorable time."

Confirmed Guest - verified booking

"This cottage, particularly from the outside, gives an impression of a lack of care. The garden is overgrown to the extent that we had to push our way through wet plants that hung right across the path in order to get to the door.Items that were needed were not there. In the literature we were told that both TVs had DVDs attached. One did not and when we pointed this out we were brushed off. The 'Welcome Basket' was full of items that no one in there right mind would consider using. Raspberry leaf tea! Cider flavoured with cloves! Elderflower cordial and a bottle of water! Also the bread was totally inedible. As a regular and, usually very satisfied customer, we were very disappointed. If this is R-R moving down market perhaps we will re-consider next year's holiday."