Orchard House

Overall we enjoyed our stay at Orchard house it is a comfortable, spacious cottage.

There were a few things that have let it down, the main one being the cleanliness of the cottage which is poor. Although it is tidy and on first entering the property it looked ok, as we started to unpack and use the facilities we noticed some pans in the kitchen were left greasy. All skirting boards were visibly dusty. The flooring, rugs and carpets throughout need a very good deep cleaning full of dog hair which was evident from the dog hair on our clothes and for guests who do not have dogs this I found to be off putting. When wiping the floor the kitchen towel was black.There are cobwebs throughout the property which are large in every room. The showers and toilets were clean to a basic standard and so were ok. All bed linen and towels had been changed and the beds were comfortable. As far as maintenance goes the radiators are noisy (they need bleeding) and again a good clean full of dust and cobwebs. The kitchen is lovely but needs abit of tlc and a deep clean the cooker hood is full of grease! For the price paid I would expect a better standard and therefore sadly would not be a returning guest unless the above issues were addressed (all it needs is a VERY thorough deep clean). It is a shame as the cottage itself is cosy and comfortable and is in a beautiful location, the perfect size for a family break.

No TV all week (damaged), which did rather impinge on our evenings.

No wood for initial fire - situation kindly rectified by owner’s considerable kindness. Both the above quite out of character, based on our previous experiences - this was our 9th visit. Otherwise warm, comfortable and well appointed.

We had a lovely stay at Orchard Cottage.

There was a cold spell while we stayed, but the house was very cosy and warm. We would definitely revisit this cottage

We have just come home after a wonderful 5 days at Orchard House in Upper Oddington.

An amazing property beautifully looked after and everything you could need and more. Very large property an amazing huge kitchen and we all felt so comfy and at home there. Would highly recommend.

Sent it a fortnight ago!

Great week in Orchard House, lovely cottage in a great location.

Shame the pub next door is closed for refurbishment but that's not the owners fault. I Would highly recommend.

Lovely cottage with everything provided for a comfortable stay.

The village and surrounding area is beautiful with great walks and places to visit. The owner was most approachable and helpful.

Fantastic property beautifully decorated.

Very dog friendly . The owner was so helpful and kind . Only feed back the ketal was full of lime scale so no hot drink was drinkable it was very gritty . New ketal or very good clean needed. We eneded up using a pan to boil water which was fine . Also no tea towel in the kitchen. That's it other wise it's a stunning house lovely area local pub next door as well.

Wonderful stay in Orchard house, lovely village and good walks for our four legged friend.

Orchard House is a stunning house and we had a fabulous stay, we didn’t want to leave!

The house had literally everything you could want and need, making our stay just perfect. It’s in a brilliant location, super close to Stow-on-the-wold and a perfect base to explore the surrounding villages. We will 100% be returning. Thank you for making our stay so amazing!

It’s the most amazing property in a lovely village close to interesting places.

Our dogs loved the garden and the log burner. The owner was very friendly and quick to respond when we had a minor blip with the water (a local problem, not the house). All in all a great stay, and a lovely pub/restaurant almost next door was the icing on the cake.

We enjoyed a very good weeks rest at Orchard House.

Even before we arrived we had good communication with the owner Stephen, who offered his support during our stay. The house is very well located, the Horse and Groom Pub next door is very convenient with recommended food and just a 5 minute drive into Stow on the Wold when required. Also as we had our 2 dogs there was a few good walks in the area and further afield. Orchard House had everything we could wish for and hopefully we can return again in the future?

Orchard House was beautifully maintained to a very high standard.

Well equipped with everything we could want. A real home from home. Welcome pack was a nice gesture as well. Upper Oddington is a beautiful village with many walks right on the doorstep and a lovely pub just down the road. Stephen the owner was extremely helpful and responded to any questions immediately. Would definitely book again.

Very enjoyable stay in this wonderful cottage.

My only comment is the pillows need changing in the twin bedroom as not too comfortable and the ensuite shower did not run warm water (was set to auto as instructed). However, we did not get round to ringing maintenance who I am sure would have obliged. This was a wonderful cottage and I will be giving it an excellent review on trip advisor.

As excellent as ever (our 5th - or 6th?

- stay). Maintenance - no spare black bags, so dealing with rubbish after Tuesday collection was a real problem.

The cottage is outstanding!

. It’s situated in a beautiful, peaceful little village. The owners look after the property to the highest spec and everything you could possibly need is there. Easy access to other villages. All in all we had a wonderful few days with my parents, niece and our 2 little dogs. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cottage

Had a wonderful week at Orchard House with family.

Lovely home from home feeling, with good facilities, especially the showers. Only slight niggle, the grass was rather long and as we had boys it was all about ball games! This was resolved promptly the next morning. Good customer service! A couple of the kitchen cupboards could do with a little tlc but other than that, we had a great time and would happily recommend.

Fabulous cottage.

The house was spotless and everything we wanted. We had a great family get together. Wouldn’t hesitate to book it again.

A spacious, clean and very well appointed house.

It’s larger than you would think, and even better than the photos. There is plenty of space to spread out, we were celebrating a significant Birthday for my Father and had family members and friends join. I also ‘worked from home’ for a couple of days with Teams meetings most of the day and WiFi connection was very good. It’s a lovely village, with footpaths close by. We had a great meal at the pub next door and also went into Stow which is as good as ever. Thank you for a great stay.

Lovely cottage in a great location.

Few little things such as not much toilet paper and only two logs were left for a whole weeks stay and one wouldn’t even fit on the fire. Would have expected more for in winter.

We arrived feeling very tired and rather stressed and in desperate need of some peace and quiet.

We left feeling relaxed and energised. Orchard House delivered on all levels, we’ve never felt more at home. We took advantage of, “The Horse and Groom”, being on our doorstep - everyone was so friendly and the food was very good. Many thanks for the generous, “Welcome Gifts”, which were much appreciated. We love the Cotswolds and couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more. Many thanks !

Our 5th stay, and we shall return - which is comment enough.

The last few steps onto the landing have no bannister, and that poses a problem for my wife, as she has a mobility issue, but that is our only ‘negative’ observation. Initially there were two slight issues, which Manor Cottages resolved with commendable speed and courtesy.

The house was absolutely stunning and had an amazing feel about it and we also wrote in the book how thankful we were for gifting us an amazing stay as our child is disabled.

We only had 2 small problems one was the grass wasn't cut which made it hard to play games out there, and the other was in the mornings the living room is full of slug trails which didn't bother us to much as the slugs were gone by morning

We return to Orchard House every summer because the house and garden are beautiful.

And we love being in Upper Oddington which is close enough to Stow on the Wold and Daylesford. The house is always clean when we arrive and is well kept up and fully stocked. The Management Company Sykes Cottages is quick to respond on any issue. We have stayed in the house for the past 3 summers and are planning on returning next year.

Very clean and a lovely garden only down side you need a car as no locally shops x

Our second visit to Orchard House.

It really is home from home. We had a couple of issues which the owner and Manor Cottages sorted out straight away. We will certainly return for our third visit.

Couldn't find any tablets for dishwasher.

Couldn't call Manor Cottages because no mobile signal. Sent e-mail. On returning to Orchard House that day found small packet on doorstep containing not only tablets but also a Jey cloth, a pan scourer and some bin bags. Above and beyond service from the Manor Cottages team!

Very well appointed and provisioned holiday accommodation in a beautiful part of the Cotswolds.

Spacious, comfortable and clean throughout, all our needs were catered for. We would be happy to visit again. The only reservation for those with elderly or disabled guests were the rather steep steps within the property.

This property is exceptional.

The house is stunning, set in an idyllic village, two doors from a great pub serving delicious food. Wonderful hiking trails close by.

Orchard House is a lovely cottage, with plenty of space and a delightful garden.

The village pub is terrific and certainly worth a visit. Our only niggle was that we found the bed in the ensuite bedroom to be too firm for our liking, otherwise everything was great.

Orchard house was the most beautiful cottage and area that we have ever experienced xx it snowed the last 3 days that we were there and it was so picturesque

The cottage was beautifully furnished and supplied all that was needed.

The only issue is that the downstairs toilet would not flush properly, therefore leaving 1 less facility available, thus needs to be looked at for repair.

This is a really lovely cottage.

It has everything you need and is a complete home from home; we loved our stay here and can highly recommend. It has a very spacious kitchen and dining area and beautiful sitting room. Large bedrooms and bathroom/en-suite. Our party including 2 small children had the best time! Beautifully decorated too and a great deal of thought for the guest to be comfortable and feel like you are at home. Thankyou!

Beautiful cottage which was very well equipped with the added benefit of off road parking which is rare in the Cotswolds.

Beds were also very comfortable.

Loved this cottage and everything about it.

Cosy, comfortable, a home from home. Beautifully presented and clean as a whistle. Only tiny things are: recycling instructions could have been clearer, and the beige bags for waste were missing. And finally for the price paid we don’t feel we should have to strip the beds for the cleaner. But it was the perfect stay, and we will definitely be back.

Very restful and comfortable - as before (this was our 4th stay).

Excellent provision of equipment and materials. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the property, and would certainly recommend it.

Beautiful place to stay would definitely book the lodge again.

Lots of beautiful places to visit in the area.

This is our 2nd summer staying at Orchard House and have already booked for next year 2023.

The house is exactly as represented on the website and very well kept up. It has a large well equipped kitchen and eating area with a beautiful patio and garden, great for entertaining. We love the location of Upper Oddington, it is quite village and easy to go out for a walk. It is also very near to Stow on the Wold and to Daylesford Farm only 5 minutes by car and within a short distance of many other beautiful towns and Restaurants. There are 2 restaurants in Walking Distance highly recommended, The Horse and Groom which is 2 doors down and the The Fox at (Lower) Oddington. Manor Cottages works well with the owner keeping everything clean and in working order. I can't imagine being happier anywhere else besides Orchard House for our Holiday Stay ...

We had the most wonderful stay at Orchard House!

The location was perfect, especially for our dog as in a lovely quiet location with lots of fields to stretch his legs in plus so close to lots of places to visit. The house was gorgeous, especially the garden with the stream - we will be back :)

Lovely cottage and in an ideal location to explore the Cotswolds.

House was exactly as described online if not better and is one of the best cottages we have stayed in. The owner provided many helpful details and the welcome pack was greatly appreciated. All in all, we enjoyed a great week and will certainly recommend this cottage to friends and family and will not hesitate to re-book when we visit the area again.

A very nice cottage in a lovely location.

Very well equipped and loved the attention to detail. Very comfy and homely. Only a couple of non serious issues we encountered that did not spoil our break. We could not find a non slip bathmat as advertised, for an elderly person and the outside chairs are rickety.

A fabulous cottage in a great location.

Extremely comfortable and beautifully furnished. A small problem was resolved quickly with the owner. Would definitely return. Only criticism is the garden furniture was not comfortable.

Stunning property in a beautiful village.

Second time to Orchard House, can’t wait for the third time!

Wonderful cottage.

Fantastic location. The village is close to all the Cotswold “hot spots” without being in the heat of the tourism battle. Fabulous walking and a great pub on the doorstep. Fabulous to be able to walk from the cottage to Daylesford for the delightful walks, breakfast or lunch. The cottage itself was perfect. Wonderful kitchen (we cooked at home a lot and they had everything we needed). Stylish, comfy interior. Great bathrooms and bedroom. And we were lucky with the weather in April so the stone patio off the kitchen was our favorite spot in the morning and afternoons. I’d give the cottage more than 5 stars. Exceptional in every way. We will be booking two weeks again next year.

Absolutely fabulous property!

More spacious than expected and the location is absolutely perfect for what we wanted. Didn’t realise there was a pub 2 doors down so that was a bonus. The cottage had everything we needed and we felt so at home. We stayed in March so it was cold out, and we’d love to come back in the summer so we could enjoy the sunshine and outdoor seating. Truly excellent property.

Should have been 6 but finally only 2 thanks to Covid and obliged to return to France urgently half way through the holiday.

Many thanks to the owner who agreed to reimburse the days not stayed. We would love to come again as the house is perfect, the position is perfect. Thanks to the owner we will try and come again.

Very warm, comfortable, well decorated and appointed.

More like a home than a holiday property. Absolutely excellent!

Cottage as described, beautiful house with everything we needed for our stay.

Very clean and comfortable.

Beautiful home in the perfect village .

.. We have just come home after spending 4 memorable weeks at Orchard House and couldn’t be happier with our stay. The house is well taken care of by the owners and their management team; all of our communications were responded to immediately. The house is easy to live in and well equipped, the beds are quite comfortable too. And, when weather permitted we spent time in the garden as well as eating our meals. We love the location of Upper Oddington being close to Stow, Daylesford, and many other interesting villages and walking paths. The Horse and Groom next door is the perfect pub. We look forward to staying again next summer. Thank you for everything Ron and Beverly Scottsdale, AZ, USA

This cottage was fantastic!

Spacious, especially the large kitchen, lovely decor throughout and very clean. Beds were very comfortable and both bathrooms had powerful showers. Lovely big garden which was great for the kids. Location is great, only 5 minute drive to Stow and the large tesco and handy for lots of local attractions / villages. Upper Oddington is a very picturesque and peaceful location and lovely for walks. Hope we can go back to this cottage in the future as it is the perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds!

Fantastic cottage in a peaceful village.

Right next door to pub and well located for getting to other areas of cotswolds. Good variety of local walks directly from the cottage. Well equipped and furnished to a high standard - very pleased with our stay

A beautiful, spacious cottage in a stunning location.

A few bits of constructive feedback: - shame the bed in the end room was two singles pushed together rather than a king - oven/hobs seemed to have temperature issues

Lovely holiday home.

Perfect for us with a dog and children for them both to have some space. Nice large garden with a gentle small stream at the bottom of the house. Lovely comfy beds.

Cottage was clean ,spacious and in a great location, nice back garden,

This is a beautiful cottage in a particularly lovely location and near to a great pub/restaurant.

It is well equipped. The kitchen/dining room is very spacious and airy and the lounge is comfortable. Two of the three bedrooms - the double bedded rooms -are also spacious. My only criticisms are small ones which are summed up by the comment that there was a need for a bit of maintenance here and there. The grass in the back garden was overly long, which meant it was very wet to walk on. The lightbulbs in the lamps in the lounge had gone but (despite a previous visitor also mentioning this) were not replaced, and the door handle between the kitchen and the hall was extremely loose. Whilst we were there, water started to come through the ceiling too! To be fair, this was quickly and effectively dealt with by a plumber and electrician organised by Sykes, but the plumber commented that the leak (due to a break in the sealant around the bath) had clearly been happening 'for quite a long time'. All that said, this IS a very nice cottage, with many, many positives, and we had a very good break!

Although the cottage was really nice and comfortable and exceptional layout - very spacious, a few simple checks were needed as SIX light bulbs had gone - 4 of which were in the lounge which meant it was a bit dark in the evening as the lighting was ceiling spot lights and table lamps.

There was a box of light bulbs in the utility cupboard but they either didn't fit or didn't work. The cottage would not be suitable for anyone with mobility problems as there are steps between each room downstairs and into two of the bedrooms upstairs - not mentioned in the detail of the cottage.

Simply stunning is the best way to describe Orchard House.

We have rented many cottages over the years in various locations but this has to be the best by far. A luxurious and beautifully decorated house. It is in a lovely village with great pub on the doorstep (Horse and Groom). We had a fabulous week exploring the local area and cannot wait to return.

Beautiful Cottage in the heart of the cotswolds.

Everything was of the highest quality, loads of space, really well equipped, just perfect. The location is excellent in a quiet village just a stone's throw from the local pub but with easy access to Stow on the Wold, Moreton-on-the-Marsh etc. Would definitely stay again.

We had a magical pre Christmas weekend!

So thoughtful to have a beautiful Christmas tree! The cottage was warm and cosy - lovely log burner. Pub next door does great food and Sunday lunch cocktails! We know we should have walked more but just loved chilling at Orchard House.

Very good property, but.

... 1. World's worst teapot. 2. Inaccessible and very awkward keybox. 3. Economical with the truth about logs for the wood burning stove - few supplied (some of which were too big to fit in), and were sufficient for only two evenings, though we were there for seven. 4. World's best shower.

Fabulous spacious cottage , which was beautifully decorated to a high spec.

Six of us enjoyed a week exploring the lovely villages . Especially enjoyed Bourton On The Water with its quaint bridges and little shops . Cottage is in a good position for getting about and although the weather wasn’t brilliant there was some good walks around . Spent some good evenings having a meal in and a glass of wine . Perfect !!

Home from home cottage , great village location , 2 eating pubs less than a mile away.

It really is worth a stay at Orchard Cottage

Such a beautiful house and stunning location.

Absolutely spotlessly clean and furnished as a private dwelling and not a holiday home. Would highly recommend this holiday retreat and would most certainly return and use Sykes Cottages again. Thanks very much

The house keeping was of a very good standard, thank you to Amanda (and team).

The basic provisions supplied in a decent quantity were noted and really appreciated. This is a Very well laid out quality accommodation that works well for a group of family members, or friends. Jeanette

Orchard House is amazing!

We loved our stay there! The house is very nicely decorated and extremely clean! We felt at home the moment we stepped into the house! There are a lot of things to do in the near surrounding - we could have stayed there for ages! Thank you also to Manor Cottages for very quick replies to our questions! We would highly recommend you to anyone!

Orchard House was absolutely fabulous.

So central for everything you need to see and do. What an amazing property so many extras such as a lovely welcome pack to start you off on your holiday. Very secluded and beautiful garden. My family and my grand Dog thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Would not hesitate to return in the near future.

Orchard House is an absolute gem.

Supremely comfortable, beautifully appointed and extremely well equipped with everything you need and more if, like us, you seek a relaxing stay in the Cotswolds. The location is perfect - a tranquil ‘off the beaten track’ setting which also gives easy access to other pretty surrounding villages and towns. We have rented many holiday cottages and this is by far the best we’ve ever stayed in.

The superb fixture and fittings in the house-particularly the kitchen.

NB I would have liked bigger bath towels

We loved our week at the Orchard Cottage!

An absolutely gorgeous place. Perfectly updated, all the comforts [and more!] of home. The view to the yard was a bonus, beautifully well kept and private. A lovely deck with a table for outdoor dining. It was a perfect location for drives to other villages in the Cotswolds. We were ready to stay and move in!

A fantastic holiday.

Orchard house was as lovely as described and very well equipped, more so than advertisement suggested.

Excellent!

Very clean, comfortable and well equipped.

A girls holiday for a friends birthday.

Beautiful property in a pretty village. Very well located for visiting other villages and towns in the local area and further afield. The property was very cosy, comfortable and suited the 5 of us nicely. There is something for everyone whether that be places of historical interest, walking, shopping or eating out. I had requested one of the bedrooms be set up as a twin room instead of a three quarter, although on arrival an oversight meant it had been set up as a three quarter. Following a call to the office, the housekeeper had arrived at the property within the hour [we would have done it ourselves although bedding was stored in another part of the property that was secured]. Excellent customer service that could not be faulted. Would happily recommend to others as a relaxing and comfortable place to stay.

We generally loved our stay at the property, but there are a couple of maintenance issues that we would like to raise.

There were a number of light bulbs not working throughout the property, the most inconvenient being the lights to the property entrance. This made key collection from the safe at night extremely difficult due to it being pitch black! Perhaps a quick bulb check could be made before guests arrive? Also, on our arrival the refuse and recycling bins were almost full. We were lead to believe that the bin collection woupd be during our stay and the bins were placed onto the road, presumably by the housekeeper. However this wasn’t the case as the bin collection is fortnightly. As a consequence, when we left the bins were over flowing. Perhaps provision should be made for refuse to be removed after guests have left the property? Finally, the Roman blind in the kitchen was found to be broken. This and the non working light bulbs I reported directly to the office, during our stay.

Orchard House exceeded our expectations.

With a three year old and a one year old we really appreciated the huge kitchen diner which provided the perfect space for the boys to play.

It was so good to stay in a cottage that was really well equipped, comfortable, and taken care of, as near to one’s own home as could be.

Many thanks to the owner and especially the housekeeper,who keeps up this high standard week after week, for us all to enjoy. May this go on for years to come!

Beautiful house, very comfortable and lots of special touches

The cottage was beautifully decorated, very well stocked, and in an excellent location to explore the Cotswolds.

We loved the lovely open plan kitchen/diner and the bedrooms were comfortable and cosy. The owners had thought of everything in their stocking of the house which made our stay so easy particularly as we have three young children. The kids loved the stream at the bottom of the garden!

Extremely well renovated, great decor and environment.

Excellent furnishings and fittings.

The cottage was beautifully furnished, well equipped and located in a pleasant village.

Absolutely loved this property, the best rental cottage we have stayed in, the owners had thought of everything.

The kitchen was amazing, massive and very well equipped and much appreciated by a group of foodies and keen cooks! The interior design was extremely tasteful and everything seemed brand new. The location was perfect, Upper Oddington is a lovely quiet village but in walking distance to some seriously great pubs. I have already recommended it to friends and family. We will definitely be back!

Beautiful cottage, quiet location but easy reach to everything

Cottage was beautifully presented, immaculate in every detail

Beautiful place luxury all round

Great location, plenty of space, high standard of house

Best holiday Cottage we have stayed in

The cottage was beautifully presented and very comfortable.

There was plenty of space for the 5 adults in our party.

Beautiful cottage, very well-finished.

Wonderful kitchen particularly

It was perfect !

beautiful and charming holiday home, incredibly comfortable, very homely

It was the best appointed cottage we have ever stayed in, luxurious in every way.

The house is beautiful and was perfect for a family get together to celebrate my dad's 70th birthday.

It was really clean and spacious enough for six adults and a baby. We're already talking about staying again in the future!” \ Louise, September 2016

Beautifully presented property in pretty village near a pub

it was in the area we liked and it looked lovely on the photos.

It ticked all the boxes and even exceeded our expectations.

We could not have wished for a more comfortable, homely , tastefully decorated and well- equipped cottage for our family weekend.

Orchard House is a beautiful property outside and in, with every room finished to a high standard offering all modern conveniences.

There were lots of little touches such as bread and dog treats provided on arrival to make us feel at home.

We find the Cotswolds full of entertaining "things to do" and many places of quality for dining and enjoying a relaxing drink.

The cottage had everything you would expect from 5 star accommodation and was in pristine condition.\ \

The house was everything we wanted and more.

Location was perfect for visiting in the cotswolds. Ms Weald, May 2017.

Orchard house was a lovely home to stay.

Really adorable for us, typical cotswoldsstyle.\ The kitchen was very bright and we loved spending time there. The rooms were very nice with two bathrooms, which was very welcome with 3 kids. Mrs Ramaekers, April 2017.

very clean, very well provisioned, quality fittings incl towels/bedding etc.

The house itself was very good, however we had problems with unavailability of internet for first few days and also problems with the heating/hot water systems.

Manor Cotts did get these working ( although I think there may be an ongoing issue with the heating system which I have reported) and also kindly offered financial compensation.\ From the owner: ''The central heating and boiler system has just been fully replaced. The drop in pressure that was experienced by two guests in October has now been rectified. Annoyingly the broadband connection was interrupted during the same week. This was a one-off caused by a cross wire at the exchange. It was rectified the day after it occurred. However, our deepest apologies for any inconvenience that was experienced. We really do try and maintain the cottage to the highest possible standard "

it was nice to see it so new and well appointed.

had everything