Honeysuckle Cottage (Brailes)

ID: S424833

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets 1

Snaptrip says

Honeysuckle Cottage in Sutton-under-Brailes offers a quaint and cosy stay with its charming thatched roof and peaceful village location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, the beautiful garden, and the thoughtful welcome packs. While some guests mention issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the overall experience is seen as a delightful escape in the picturesque Cotswolds, ideal for exploring local attractions and enjoying tranquil surroundings.

Guests that stayed at this property said

Guests have provided mixed feedback on cleanliness. While some found the cottage to be spotless and well-presented, others reported issues with dust, cobwebs, and in one case, an unclean bathroom. The presence of both positive and negative comments suggests variability in the standard of cleanliness.

The location of the cottage is highly praised for its quietness, picturesque village setting, and proximity to local attractions and amenities. The village green and nearby walks add to the charm of the area, making it a desirable base for exploring the Cotswolds.

Comfort levels are generally well-regarded, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the living spaces cosy. However, some guests noted issues with bed comfort and space for travel cots, suggesting room for improvement in ensuring consistent comfort for all guests.

Facilities are appreciated, such as the well-equipped kitchen and the inclusion of a washing machine. Nonetheless, guests have raised concerns about maintenance issues, including leaky showers, poor ventilation, and pest problems. These points indicate a need for attention to the upkeep of the property's facilities.

Many guests mention the thoughtfulness of welcome packs containing items like bread, milk, and eggs. However, as these gifts are not consistently mentioned by all reviewers, it is polite to note that such gestures, while appreciated, may not be guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

Located in the pretty Cotswolds village of Sutton-under-Brailes, Honeysuckle Cottage overlooks the village green and is a classic, picturesque, Grade ll listed thatched cottage which is the perfect getaway for two couples or a small family seeking a peaceful break in the Cotswolds.

Park-up in the off-road parking space at the end of the front garden and make your way up to the front door via the front garden and enter into your lovely home-from-home.

You are welcomed straight into the well-presented galley kitchen, where you can cook up tasty meals using the electric oven and hob as your loved ones lay the wooden dining table in the living/dining room, ready to tuck into your meal. Pop open a bottle of bubbly to celebrate the start of your holiday!

The sitting area is a warm and welcoming space, overlooking the village green, where you can curl up on the inviting furnishings and watch a film on the flatscreen TV, as the flame-effect fire creates a gentle glow and warming feeling in the entire room.

When the night draws to a close, make your way up to the eaves of the cottage where you have a choice of two lovely bedrooms; the first contains a super-king-size bed which can be set up as twin beds, and the second contains a king-size bed which can be set up as twin beds.

In the morning, there will be no queues for the bathroom, as you’ll find a bath with a hand-held shower, basin and WC in one bathroom and a walk-in shower and basin in the other.

The garden is accessed via French doors in the living/dining room, which has a lovely lawn area and an outdoor table and chairs set, as well as an additional two-seater table and a swing seat, making it the perfect space for alfresco dining. Our rear garden is beyond the path and completely enclosed by a fence making it secure for children and dogs.

Once you’re ready for the day, take a stroll around the quaint village of Sutton-under-Brailes where you will find a number of local pubs, including Cherington Arms and George Inn Brailes, where you can enjoy warming meals and a cheeky tipple, as well as a wonderful walking trail leading up to Lower Brailes.

The village is close to the famous Cotswold market town of Moreton-in-Marsh where you can visit the small but fine collection WW II memorabilia at Wellington Aviation, and discover the range of falcons, eagles, owls and other birds of prey at Cotswold Falconry Centre and finish off your day with a tipple and meal at The Black Bear Inn.

Make your way to Chipping Campden where you can enjoy the stunning views over the Vale of Evesham at Dover’s Hill, where you can join the Cotswold Way, which is a 100-mile walking trail, taking you through picturesque villages, breath-taking countryside and famous ancient sites and finish off your day with a heart-warming meal at The Swan in Broadway – the second stop on Cotswold Way!

There is something for everyone in Sutton-under-Brailes, and Honeysuckle Cottage is the perfect base for you and your loved ones.

Situated on the edge of the Cotswolds, the market town of Banbury offers shopping, cafes, a cinema and a museum. Nearby is the ancient town of Chipping Norton, steeped in history and culture, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Chipping Norton boasts a popular weekly market, numerous book and antique shops, many cafes, restaurants and pubs serving excellent food and local ales, art galleries, a museum and a thriving theatre. Via winding hedge-lined country lanes explore the surrounding villages built of Cotswold or warm honey coloured Horton stone with beautiful parish churches and welcoming pubs, many of which have excellent food. Art galleries, museums and historic sites abound. Also the glorious hidden treasure of moated Broughton Castle is close by. Blenheim Place, the ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill and the Dukes of Marlborough and the unspoilt towns and villages of Woodstock, Burford and Stow-on-the-Water are just a short drive away. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and known as ‘The City of Dreaming Spires’ has an abundance of attractions, namely the 38 colleges of the university, the Bodleian Library, Botanic Gardens, museums and theatres, as well as playing host to many festivals and markets. Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare and home to the Royal Shakespeare Company's theatre, Warwick with its magnificent, world-renowned castle and Royal Leamington Spa make a lovely day out. Also glorious gardens to visit include Hidcote, Kiftsgate, Stowe and Rousham. Enjoy many types of motor and superbike racing at Silverstone, cart racing at Shenington, horse racing at Stratford, Warwick or Towcester, try fly-fishing on the River Windrush or spend a day shopping at Bicester Village Designer Outlet. Banbury is an ideal holiday location.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1x King bed and 2x twin beds or king on request.

Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, shower room with walk-in shower and basin.

Kitchen.

Living/dining room with flame-effect fire.

Dogs must be supervised in the access pathway between the fence & back patio doors, which is used by 2 neighbours ,the postal service & other trades people.

Oil fired central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.

kettle, toaster, Smart TV, DVD player, telephone, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and cot available.

Off-road parking for 1 car.

Lawn and gravel garden with furniture and swing chair.

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 3.9 miles, pub 0.9 miles.

Please check with owner for bookings over 14 days.

Nearby points of interest

  • British Motor Museum
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum

Reviews (37)

  • Lynnette

    Smoke detector was bleeping when we arrived. I tried to call the number in the book and the number on my email but held on for almost 20 minutes and no reply so I tried the out of hours mobile number and that just cut off. My husband eventually found a spare battery and changed it

  • Phill

    As all areas of the UK have different waste colour bins it would be an idea to mark which is re-cycling. Apart from those minor things a very comfortable base to explore the Cotswolds.

  • Catherine

    Perfect for 3. Beautifully presented and very clean. Plenty of hot water and an excellent shower. We loved the location. We couldn’t find the pub in walking distance but that didn’t detract from our stay. There wasn’t storage space for food except in the fridge but again that didn’t cause an issue we just used the large window sill. Would recommend if you like a quite spot and village atmosphere. Pretty little garden for sitting out.

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