Guests say
Tickmorend Farm is consistently praised for its stunning setting, spacious and luxurious accommodation, and excellent outdoor facilities including a natural pool, hot tub, and sauna. Guests appreciate the property's suitability for family gatherings and the thoughtful touches provided by the host. The gardens and grounds are a highlight, offering ample space and activities for both relaxation and entertainment.
The property is frequently described as immaculate, indicating a high level of cleanliness that guests are very satisfied with. There are no significant complaints regarding cleanliness, suggesting that the property is well-maintained.
The location is often noted for its beauty and tranquillity, with guests enjoying the rural setting and proximity to local attractions. The peaceful environment and scenic walks contribute to a positive experience, although no specific details are provided to assess convenience to amenities or transport.
Comfort is a strong point, with numerous reviews mentioning luxurious beds, spacious rooms, and cosy wood burners. The property caters well to different age groups, offering various areas for relaxation and socialising, which guests find very comfortable.
Facilities are generally well-received, especially the outdoor cooking area, pool, and sauna. However, there are some minor complaints about kitchen organisation and equipment, as well as maintenance issues like the dishwasher and powered gate, which slightly affect the score.
While guests express gratitude and mention a welcoming host, there are no specific references to gifts or special thoughtful gestures that are consistent across reviews. Therefore, it is not possible to score this category accurately, and guests should not expect gifts as part of their stay.
About this property
This property is located in a peaceful hamlet and operates a no music policy in the grounds. Music can only be played inside the house with doors and windows closed after 10.30pm. Located on the edge of Horsley, and just 2 miles from the pretty market town of Nailsworth, is this superb, detached period farm house. Tickmorend Farm House offers a delightful base for exploring all the Cotswolds has to offer. As you approach the property you will see the attention to detail that has gone into this property, as you pass the fabulous outdoor dining area that has been created, complete with bar b q and wood-fired pizza oven - an amazing space to entertain friends and family. Stepping through the door, you are immediately caught by the large windows, boasting views of the fabulous gardens giving the property an abundance of natural light. The farmhouse offers a sitting room with large T.V and log-burner, a sun room, again with log-burner and a separate seating area in the dining room, again with log-burner, so you can enjoy quality family time while catching up on your favourite shows or enjoy some quiet time while reading. The kitchen is amply-equipped with everything you could need to rustle up a delicious home-cooked meal for the whole family, with a convenient breakfast table so you can enjoy a hearty breakfast first thing in the morning (it's worth noting that there is a 5th bathroom located just off the kitchen). The dining room offers a place to dine together as a family or to catch up on the day's events. The first floor houses three spacious bedrooms: two king-size rooms (both with en-suite facilities), and a 3rd (double) bedroom which has access to a family bathroom with both bath and shower. The second floor offers a twin and a double bedroom, sharing a 2nd family bathroom. Each bedroom has a range of furniture to store your personal items, as well as dressing area so you can get ready in style. Outside has an enclosed garden with lawn and patio areas, and offers a space to enjoy lovely family barbecues, or just a place to sit out and soak in the wonderful countryside air, while your pets and little ones run freely in the enclosed space. Beyond the more formal gardens you will find a vast paddock, and a separate orchard. There are also a range of green-houses growing a vast array of produce - guests are welcome to help themselves to whatever happens to be in season.
Plus the new addition of a wild swimming pool, decked area woodfired hot tub for 6 people and sauna!
Off-road parking is available for up to 5 cars.
Just 2 miles away, the former mill town of Nailsworth lies in the beautiful wooded Stroud Valley with events and festivals announced by the local Town Crier. It offers numerous high quality shops, a delicatessen, two butchers, an award-winning organic cafe, restaurants, art and antique galleries and a farmers’ market. Close by are Badminton and Gatcombe Park, famous for their horse trials, the historic wool village of Painswick and High Grove in royal Tetbury. The area offers many lovely walks including the 105 mile Cotswold Way with some of the most beautiful scenery in the country and the many walks around Westonbirt Arboretum which also hosts many concerts, festivals and plays. Please Note: Tickmorend Barn is available for £125.00 per night, which sleeps two additional guests with a ground floor bedroom (Only available until 1st September 2025)
Please Note there is a charge of £30 per day for the combined use of the sauna and hot tub, this will be paid directly to the owner prior to arrival.
The former mill town of Nailsworth lies in the beautiful wooded Stroud Valley with events and festivals announced by the local Town Crier. It offers numerous high quality shops, a delicatessen, two butchers, an award-winning organic cafe, restaurants, art and antique galleries and a farmers’ market. Close by are Badminton and Gatcombe Park, famous for their horse trials, the historic wool village of Painswick and High Grove in royal Tetbury. The area offers many lovely walks including the 105 mile Cotswold Way with some of the most beautiful scenery in the country and the many walks around Westonbirt Arboretum which also hosts many concerts, festivals and plays
Accommodation
5 bedrooms: 2 x Single Beds, 2 x Double Bed, 1 x Super King Size Bed 1x Super King Size Zip and Link Bed .
(There is also a Barn with ground floor bedroom with 1x Super King Size Zip and link bed and separate bathroom available on request at an extra cost of £125 per night accommodating a further 2 guests only available until 1st September 2025) .
1 x Bathroom with: Bath, Wc, Hand Basin.
1 x Bathroom with: Bath, Shower, Hand Basin, Wc.
1 x Bathroom with: Shower, Wc, Hand Basin.
1 x Bathroom with: Wc, Hand Basin, Shower.
1 x Bathroom with: Wc, Shower, Hand Basin..
2 x Cloakrooms.
1 x Kitchen Dining.
Dining with Central Heating, Woodburning Stove.
1 x ConservatoryPlease note Two of the beds are zip and link beds, so can be either Superkings or Twins
Oil central heating, 4 woodburning stoves in the main house.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine, TVs, a selection of books and games and WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburners included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cots x 2 and highchairs x 3 available.
The mezzanine comes with a Japanese deep bath.
Spiral staircase.
Covered Pergola, Outdoor Pizza oven, full BBQ and outdoor kitchen space.
Underfloor heating.
Off-road parking for 5 cars.
Front enclosed lawned garden and patio area with furniture and barbecue.
One or Two behaved dogs welcome (charged @ £40.00per dog).
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub 3/4 mile and shop 2 miles.
Outside shower and toilet.
Wild swimming pool with decked area.
(Note: whilst the pond and plunge pool are in a separate, gated part of the garden, children must be monitored at all times when outside).
Electric gates.
Please Note: there is a charge of £30 per day for the combined use of the sauna and hot tub, this will be paid directly to the owner prior to arrival.
Please note: The top floor features two quirky rooms with low beams and Hobbit-sized doors.
Nearby points of interest
- Corinium Museum
- Taurus Crafts
- Castle Combe Village
Reviews (40)
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Danny
In a beautiful location, very secluded and quiet in the heart of the Cotswolds with lovely villages and scenic walks. The house itself is very luxurious and comfortable with everything you need for a great family vacation. Plenty of room, comfy beds and warm, cosy places to sit and play games or reconnect. The Sauna, pool and hot tub is a big plus. We had a great family reunion. Matt, the owner was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely come back.
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Fiona
The kitchen is very well equipped so that catering for 10 was problem-free. The decoration and furnishings were delightful and 3 generations of our family, together with some family friends, all had a lovely long weekend. Matt was very helpful indeed - even calling from a wedding he was at to help with a query!
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Jayne
when booking the holiday we wanted a peaceful and relaxing location for all the family to enjoy and this house delivered exactly that. The Orangere is amazing loved that the dinner table is located there different from the photos on the site (could do to be up dated )We lit the fire and played games together.The kitchen is great just needs a few bits adding ie Oven gloves, some of the kitchen trays need replacing . Japanese bath was a massive hit! During our stay we visited bath (45 min drive ) a must-visit is Broughton - on -the water the little Venice of England and ended our day at Jeremy clacksons Diddly squat farm shop then headed home to cook pizzas on the fabulous outdoor kitchen. The weather wasn't the best but that didnt stop us from using the hot tub and sauna and the natural swimming pool very bracing in the cooler weather definitely worth paying the extra. Two others that loved the outdoor space were Freddie and Brue our spaniels they had great fun in the huge outdoor space .Thank you for a great week definitely highly recommend this property.