"The atmosphere in the house is cosier than you could possibly dream of! You have everything you need, even fresh eggs and bread to start your next day!"

"The Gates is set in a storybook. Located in the main square of Castle Combe, a picturesque village that has played home to many notable movies, you wake up to views of the stone church behind the house and the two local pubs right out front. The cottage itself is completely updated with modern appliances (including an AMAZING rain shower) while maintaining its original charm. Wood beamed ceilings, a vast fireplace in the living room, and the stained-glass windows in the master bed room are just a few of the details that will make you think you have traveled back in time. Alyson and her husband were perfect hosts—going so far as to ship a load of laundry back to Germany when it got stuck in the wash! Thank you for everything."

"The Gates was clean and well equipped. Interesting rooms though all the modern conveniences were there."

"Lovely cottage in the romantic village of Castle Combe -immaculate clean-.Many movies were filmed here e.g. WarHorse, Dr.Doolittle.Loved everything!"

"I have stayed in many VRBO properties and have been a prior innkeeper. I know the effort it takes to elevate the details to a high level of perfection. Everything about this property was suberbly executed from the welcome/instruction notebook to the beautifully equiped and organized kitchen and the impecable housekeeping. Thank you for making our stay in Castle Combe feel like a fairy tale!"

"The Gates is a beautifully restored and sensitively updated historic home. Furnishings were refined, comfortable and well selected. The kitchen was particularly well equipped. Two very nice pubs were literally across the street from our front door, but the village was perfectly quiet at night. Castle Combe is absolutely lovely and an excellent base for touring the Cotswolds. We enjoyed a fantastic circuit walk of approximately six miles right from our front door, and we left the walk description in the Gates information book in kitchen for use by future guests. On our last night, we had a wonderful, memorable dinner at the Bybrook Restaurant in the Manor House Hotel (a 3 minute walk) to celebrate my mother's 85th birthday. All in all, a fantastic visit."

"A lovely, well furnished historic cottage in an ideal situation"

"The cottage was well equipped except for the living room which was cold, dark with uncomfortable chairs. Also on reflection we underestimated the intrusive nature of tourists in the village and the noise that was generated each morning by delivery vehicles in the market square."

"Beautiful. Great goody box. Helpful owners. Recommend"

"Exquisite property, excellent service and beautiful surroundings"

"Some small niggles but the owner dealt with the important ones and we have yet to tell her about those. The cottage was brilliant but we think you must stress to people that there is NOOOO parking in Castle Combe as it was a surprise to us"

"The cottage was very clean Most of the pots and glass needed washing before use.some of the serving dishes were chipped. The double bed was uncomfortable.The King sized bedroom had a beautiful stained glass window but no curtain, which made the room very light and also made it lack privacy. The free standing bath was in the same room and as the room overlooked the hotel we were not sure if we could be seen by the hotel guests so did not use the bath."

"The cottage was very clean Most of the pots and glass needed washing before use.some of the serving dishes were chipped. The double bed was uncomfortable. The King sized bedroom had a beautiful stained glass window but no curtain, which made the room very light and also made it lack privacy. The free standing bath was in the same room and as the room overlooked the hotel we were not sure if we could be seen by the hotel guests so did not use the bath."

"Immaculate! We are 4 ladies, celebrating a reunion after 40 years , all semi retired with very high expectations. We were not disappointed! Any minor problems were rectified immediately, very thin walls so the neighbor did complain about our chatting."

"Good facilities. Very clean and tidy. A hand towel in the ground floor wc would have been helpful."

"The Gates is amazing! We couldn't believe the modern amenities in most of the interior - what a creative renovation. The only thing we could have asked for is better lighting for reading in the lounge. The room tends to be dark. We decamped from the 'main' bedroom - as others had reported, the light coming in the dramatic stained glass in the window is a bit too much - but fortunately we were able to sleep in the twin-bedded room. We loved this cottage - the location, the amenities - it was great!"

"Excellent location. Literally in the middle of a filmset. Cottage is pristine and cosy."

"Lovely little cottage in pretty village. Pleasantly simple, tasteful, clean and comfortable. Pros: feather pillows (unlike all other Rural Retreats properties we have stayed in) and no hideous trinkets. Cons: only one basket of logs provided and no notice of this or where to buy more (unlike all other Rural Retreats properties we have stayed in). Would stay here again."

"Perfect for a short country escape from the rat race."

"A great cottage in a beautiful town. A great location to explore, thanks for the memories. VB, Australia"

"A beautiful cottage and fantastically situated to explore the local area. We had a great time. R & C, Kent"

"A lovely cottage. Again we had great food at the Castle Inn and had fun at Longleat. Laycock is also worth a visit. The N's, Coventry"

"A lovely cool shelter from the summer heat. Good food and customer service at the Castle Inn. Enjoyed the village and Lacock. The B's, Scotland"

"A lovely vacation in the English countryside. Good food and help in the Castle Inn. The B's, Washington DC"

"A fantastic break. We loved the Castle Inn, fab food and service. The farm shop at Allington is brilliant too. Lovely walk around the arboretum and a trip to Bath - with spa! Bliss!. Thanks for the welcome pack and for making our little holiday a home from home! This is our second visit to this beautiful, tranquil cottage, fabulous comfy beds and we will be back. Thanks. GH, Dorset"

"A great cottage. Fab walks and the sun even came out. Good to have a well equipped kitchen for a cosy night in. Will recommend. CT, Cardiff"

"A lovely cottage, as nice as the brochure. A perfect little break pre our first baby. H & M, London"

"It's been great. Such an unusual cottage. So clean and with lots of equipment. We loved it. The village is gorgeous, so nice looking out of the window. Thanks. TC, West Sussex"

"We had a great stay despite the weather. One of the most beautiful places in England, we certainly hope to be back before long. G&D, Essex"

"What a fabulously comfortable and elegant house, we felt completely at home, happy and wished we could stay for weeks. Hope to come again and we'll recommend your property to everyone. BT, London"