Thrower's Cottage

4.4★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

26 Customer Review(s)

Catherine
September 2022

“We were dismayed with the late check-in time, however, as the reason given for this was to ensure that a full 'Covid' clean could be carried out, we were expecting the cottage to be in pristine condition upon arrival.”

However, we arrived to find the bin in the kitchen full of rubbish and some of the mugs were not cleaned properly, there was also a lot of dust and fluff in corners and under furniture, and a used tissue down the side of the sofa. We also had to try and find a bulb for one of the bedside lamps that wasn't working - it would be useful if these minor things could be checked prior to arrival as they make such a difference and are often overlooked. Aside from this, the facilities were excellent ...

However, we arrived to find the bin in the kitchen full of rubbish and some of the mugs were not cleaned properly, there was also a lot of dust and fluff in corners and under furniture, and a used tissue down the side of the sofa. We also had to try and find a bulb for one of the bedside lamps that wasn't working - it would be useful if these minor things could be checked prior to arrival as they make such a difference and are often overlooked. Aside from this, the facilities were excellent and the cottage was very comfortable in a fantasic location. Blockley Village is a real gem, a very quiet spot in the heart of the Cotswolds. A note on using next door's garden as an entrance to the cottage - it would be good if this was highlighted more with maybe a laminated notice put on the gate. We brought our dog and felt uncomfortable just walking through the neighbour's garden (this would be worse doing this during winter when it's dark). We felt we should knock on their door first, however there was no answer.

- Catherine, September 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback on Thrower's Cottage. I sincerely apologise that the cottage was not left to our usual high cleanliness standards. We are pleased to hear that the facilities were excellent and the cottage is in a fantastic position. Property Owner
Hazel August 2022

“Having previously stayed in Throwers Cottage in 2020 we knew it would be the perfect place to stay when we were meeting up with Australian relatives visiting the Cotswolds.”

Both the house and garden were as special as we remembered; we never tired of the view from the bathroom window! While ridiculously hot during the week of our stay, there were always shady areas of the garden to be found. Very happy memories, thank you.

- Hazel, August 2022

Thank you so much for this lovely feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay again at Throwers Cottage and managed to keep cool in the garden during the recent hot spell. We hope to welcome you again. Property Owner
Joanna June 2022

“A really wonderful cottage in a fantastic location.”

You don’t often walk in to be greeted by a stunning view from the bathroom window! Impeccably, and very thoughtfully, kitted out and faultlessly clean. And of course the wonderful June sunshine really helped set off the very colourful and wel-stocked garden too. Lovely village and great walks from the door too. My only ‘but’ - echoing others - is that the 6pm start time (especially with a 10am departure time) is very late - and does seem a bit excessive: I’ve not known it anywhere else.

- Joanna, June 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a descriptive feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and we are looking into granting an earlier check in for guests. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Manor cottages Property Owner
Jo April 2022

“Great location for exploring the Cotswolds.”

The cottage is in a beautiful village, in a quiet and yet only a short walk into the village. Lots of lovely footpaths. Throwers cottage had everything we needed for a short break, plus wonderful views and a pretty garden.

- Jo, April 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice feedback, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again soon. Property Owner
Sofie February 2022

“Very nice peaceful location great for a base to travel around the Cotswolds.”

Local pub serves great food and local cafe for breakfast just a 5 minute walk away. The house has amazing views from main bedroom. The only down point is the steep staircase up to bedrooms and another staircase to kitchen diner if you struggle with stairs but very well equipped overall.

- Sofie, February 2022

Thank you so much for providing us with your feedback. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Thrower's Cottage. We would love to welcome you back to the property any time in the future, and would like to thank you once again for providing us with your feedback. Property Owner
Michelle February 2022

“Gorgeous cottage in a fantastic location.”

The cottage was really cosy, especially with the woodburner lit in the downstairs sitting room, and came with everything we could need for our stay. Blockley is a lovely village with lots of great, local dog walks and the cafe in the centre is fantastic. The only complaint would be the check in time - 6pm just feels too late, especially for a short stay.

- Michelle, February 2022

Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Thrower's Cottage. We know that the 18:00 check-in time is late, but it is essential to make sure that all of our properties are COVID safe. We hope to reassess this as the year goes on. Thank you once again for providing us with your feedback. Property Owner
Jo December 2021

“Lovely cottage very cosy and comfortable”

- Jo, December 2021

Thank you very much for your feedback. We hope you had an enjoyable stay at Thrower's Cottage. Property Owner
Moira September 2021

“Beautiful garden to sit in, very quiet and peaceful and convenient location.”

Pretty village, good shop and cafe, good pubs. The only drawback for us was the very steep stairs leading to the bedrooms. Had to take care going up and especially down. Otherwise a charming place to stay, with stunning views and a huge herd of deer in the adjoining field were interesting to watch.

- Moira, September 2021
Luci September 2021

“We loved our short break to Thrower's cottage.”

The best bit was seeing the deer each day from the upstairs bedroom window.The cottage was very clean and was very well equipped. There was a pint of milk in the fridge, some local biscuits and basics such as coffee, tea and sugar in the cupboard. We sat in the peaceful garden reading and enjoying the tranquility. The stairs are steep but well lit with solid handrails (2 sets, one up to bedrooms and one set down to main living/dining/kitchen area and garden).We went to the community cafe on Friday night having booked a fine dining meal (Fridays only)which was excellent. The cafe is good for breakfast, brunch, snacks at other times. Shop next door. There are lots of walks from the cottage and information about these is provided. Only downside was late check in of 6pm especially as we had to leave by 10am on Monday morning. We got there a little early and cleaner was just finishing so we walked to the shop about 10 minutes away.

- Luci, September 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Unfortunately the reason for the late check in and early check out currently is due to extra cleaning needed to ensure that the property is COVID safe. However, we do hope that this did not effect your stay too much and would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. Property Owner
Teresa September 2021

“The stairs at the property are terrible.”

Unsuitability for people with mobility issues was highlighted in the description, but my husband and I are perfectly fit and able and they were a challenge to say the least. The shower is poor and beds basic. I sent an email during our stay to this effect but received no response/ acknowledgment. The garden is super however.

- Teresa, September 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear of the issues that you encountered during your stay and hope that they did not effect your retreat too much. If you stay with us again in the future, please feel free to contact us at anytime with any issues you feel need resolving. Property Owner
Caroline August 2021

“I start this review by saying that we have stayed with Sykes before, but did not find this experience as good as previously.”

The positives are that Blockley is a great base from which to explore the Cotswolds. We were lucky with the weather and spent most of our time outside. The description of the cottage is accurate, but the stairs to the 2nd floor are a challenge for anyone who is not agile. It would be a good idea to put a strip of anti-slip material on the bottom step as it is easy to miss it - particularly at night. Two of us did! The garden is lovely and a real bonus. The negatives are the late arrival time and the fact that there was no evidence of an intensive clean. Like other reviewers we found the house dusty - particularly the bedrooms - and in the lower ground floor, some of the surfaces had clearly not been wiped over as there were marks and stickiness. We started our stay by doing some cleaning and trust me, we are not Kim and Aggie who hunt out dirt….We found it disappointing that this had not been attended to given the recent comments of other reviewers. The late arrival time is not sustainable as you effectively lose the first day of your holiday. The 2 hours you would normally get from a 4pm arrival really does make a difference. Despite this, we like Blockley and will be returning to the cottage in September, but sincerely hope that we will be able to arrive for 4pm and that the cottage will have been cleaned. The stay would be better with a few matters attended to. A better vacuum cleaner is essential if you want guests to keep the cottage clean. Waste paper baskets in all rooms would be helpful, to avoid having to bring rubbish down to the LGF. The “sharp” knives were very blunt and a wider range of knives would be great. An apron in the kitchen could be provided. I say all this because Throwers Cottage could be a really great place to stay with these few matters addressed and they would not be costly to deal with.

- Caroline, August 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear of the issues that you encountered during your stay and hope that they did not impact your retreat too much. We'd love to welcome you back anytime in the future. Property Owner
Vickie August 2021

“The accommodation was not up to standard for the price we paid.”

On day one we found dog poo in the garden, a dirty BBQ, dusty rugs and bedside tables a Hoover we had to clean out before we could use as it was full of someone else dirt and hair. The cleanliness what not up to standard and we would not book again. It certainly was not worth the amount we paid.

- Vickie, August 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear of the issues that you encountered during your stay and hope that these did not effect your retreat too much. We woud love to welcome you back anytime in the future. Property Owner
Mark August 2021

“Considering the covid deep clean and late arrival time because of it, the cottage was not as clean as we would have thought.”

The fridge had not been cleaned - we cleaned it when we got there before using it. The rugs were dusty and fluffy, with dirt underneath when lifted. Otherwise the cottage was clean. The main double bed was extremely creaky - just move and it creaked - wood against wood. It needs some form of padding to supress the noise. Wakes you up as a light sleeper. Very annoying. Facilities and rest of cottage exceeded expectations - fantastic location.

- Mark, August 2021

Thank you for leaving feedback on your stay at Thrower's Cottage. We're very sorry to hear that the property was not cleaned to our usual high-standard. The housekeeper is aware of your experience and would like to pass on her apologies for the oversight of the fridge and rugs. Thank you for bringing these things to our attention as we now have the chance to rectify fo future guests. We're pleased to know that the other aspects of the cottage exceeded your expectations and you were able to use it as a great base to explore the local area from. Property Owner
Carolyn July 2021

“We had a 2nd fab visit to Throwers Cottage, the 1st being last year in July.”

The cottage is just lovely and so relaxing. We were able to sit in the garden again this year too as the weather was good, it was bliss. Thanks very much. We'll be back.

- Carolyn, July 2021

Thank you for your feedback! We're so pleased that you had another wonderful stay at Thrower's Cottage! Of course, you are always welcome to return - hopefully, you'll be blessed with the weather again! Property Owner
Marcia June 2021

“We thought that the shower could be a better one & the beds more comfortable”

- Marcia, June 2021

Thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay at Thrower's Cottage. I'm sorry to hear that some things were not up to your expectations. Your comments have been taken on board as notes for improvement are always appreciated. Property Owner
Eva April 2021

“We travelled all across the Cotswolds and couldn’t have found a better location with better views than Thrower’s Cottage in Blockley.”

You can observe the deer from the manicured garden sipping your morning coffee as the sun rises in front of you. You even have an amazing view from the bathroom. Blockley is an organic village and feels less touristic but more authentic. The cottage was so well equipped with a TV in each lounge and a fully stocked kitchen that we were missing nothing and immaculately cleaned. It gets a bit chilly on the ground floor so another radiator would help but the fireplace is nice to have. Maybe a hot tub in the garden in the future? The interior is so cutely updated that it is simple but perfectly fitting to the style and environment. We eventually got used to the staircase - it is not so bad as it is not slippery and has nightlight. It helps that the bathroom is on the middle floor. A dream house in wonderland.

- Eva, April 2021
Lisa October 2020

“Gorgeous property.”

The garden was beautiful and everything inside was clean and modern although cottage still kept its traditional charm. Only downside were the scary stairs from the bedroom to the bathroom, had to be very careful making that journey in the night - lighting was good though so as long as we were careful it was fine.

- Lisa, October 2020
Lucy October 2020

“Wonderful few days in this pretty Cotswold village.”

Throwers Cottage was very clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed for a perfect little getaway with our 10yr and 8 yr old children and small dog.

- Lucy, October 2020

Many thanks for your comments - we are so pleased you had such a lovely stay at Throwers Cottage! Property Owner
Hazel July 2020

“We had a wonderful week.”

Thank you. The cottage was very comfy, the kitchen was well equipped and the garden and views were second to none. The steep stairs to the bedrooms weren’t really a problem for us except when trying to carry suitcases, but I can see this could be a real hazard for older people or those who find stairs a challenge.The ropes and lights help (particularly at night) but clearer mention of the stairs could be made on your website. We loved the Blockley Community Shop, it really provided us with all we needed, as well as local plums, cherries etc on sale fresh each morning. Walk suggestions in your cottage handbook were much appreciated, and the location of the cottage is great for visiting the North Cotswolds. We look forward to returning soon.

- Hazel, July 2020
Estelle July 2020

“We spent the most perfect week in this Cottage, in Blockley, lovely village with delicious pub and café, and supermarket full of local products.”

Not too many tourists in this Cotswolds village, which is great! The cottage was very well decorated and furbished, the outside area was absolutely perfect with a beautiful view, bbq was great. It was really quiet, and there was everything we could have dreamt of/needed in the cottage: from washing machine / dishwasher / freezer to hair dryer / drying rack / tableware ofc / dvd, etc. There are also a lot of walk you can start from the cottage. And Blockley is a nice location to explore the Cotswolds as it's very close to high-touristic villages/attractions like Bourton on the Water, Broadway, etc. We highly recommend this cottage, and we will come back there if we visit again this beautiful region!

- Estelle, July 2020

Thank you for highly recommending Thrower's Cottage, we would love to welcome you back in the future! Property Owner
Ronnie March 2020

“Stairs were really steep and not shown on photos which is not good for people who have difficulty walking.”

Lovely clean cottage

- Ronnie, March 2020

Thank you for your comments regarding Thrower's Cottage. As the property is an old Victorian cottage, there are many original features. However, we have now replaced the steep stairs leading from the kitchen to the first floor. Property Owner
Sandra November 2019

“A great location with lots of walks straight from your door.”

Lovely and cosy cottage with log burner keeping us cosy for a great winter break. Great base for exploring the many lovely Cotswold villages.

- Sandra, November 2019

We are pleased to hear you had a great Winter Break! Property Owner
Angela October 2019

“Wonderful, well equipped, charming cottage in a stunning location.”

Walking from the door. Pub shop and cafe very close by. The one big negative for this property is the 2 FLIGHTS OF EXTREMELY STEEP STAIRS. After our stay I actually re-read the description of the property to check I had not missed this in the detail. Can’t believe stairs are not mentioned.

- Angela, October 2019

Thank you for your feedback on Thrower's Cottage, we have now amended important notes on the description. This will pop up on all future bookings. Property Owner
Michael August 2019

“Great setting and peaceful with delightful garden with deer nearby.”

The only issue was the cottage could have been cleaner when we arrived. Floor and cupboards had crumbs and we encountered over flowing bins that had not been emptied outside. Whoever cleaned before we arrived did not do a great job! The cottage also needs a mop and bucket. The garden was lovely but the grass was over grown and we had to cut some of the flowers back in order to use the path. The owners need to look into this ASAP.

- Michael, August 2019
Simon August 2019

“Great location in North Cotswolds.”

Property is in a very peaceful location in the village

- Simon, August 2019
Sue July 2019

“We had an amazing time is this thoroughly delightful cottage - great location, well equipped, pretty as a picture ( prettier than the advertisement photo, in fact!”

) extremely comfortable....loved it all! Would emphasise that it has very steep, shallow stairs both up and down,so those who have fractious knees, or small children, should bear this in mind. Still dreaming about our totally relaxing stay - thank you so much. (would give 10 out of 10 in all categories, but cannot register my vote with the above tabs?)

- Sue, July 2019

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Summary

Two bedrooms, 1 x twin room), 1 x double room Kitchen/Diner with dining table to seat 4 as well as a seating area with log-burning stove, smart t.v
and Bose Bluetooth speaker
Separate living room with separate smart t.v. Bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower WC and washbasin Enclosed garden with seating and stunning views.
Gas Central Heating
Open fire/Woodburner
Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven and grill, microwave, fridge and dishwasher (washing machine and dryer, as well as the freezer are located in the bathroom cupboard)
Dining table to seat
Seating area with sofa and chairs, fireplace, Smart TV, WiFi and Bose Sound Link Bluetooth speaker
Second lounge with with Smart TV, DVD player (and a selection of dvd's), sofa and chairs
Bed linen and towels provided
High chair and cot available on request
One well-behaved dog welcome (charged at £25.00)
On street, unrestricted parking. Please note the property has one flight of very steep stairs up from the first floor to the bedrooms on the second floor. Guests need to be aware that this is an old property and has many character features and that both bedroom doors open directly onto the steep stairs. Pub and shop 1/2 mile.

The property

Located on the edge of one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds, Thrower's Cottage has been lovingly restored by its current owners and is an ideal retreat for those looking to escape into the countryside and enjoy the peace and quiet that this region has to offer.

Inside the cottage is gorgeously cute, with 2 separate seating areas to provide those moments of quiet relaxation, the lower ground floor providing a wonderful open-plan seating, dining and kitchen area, complete with the obligatory log-burning stove (starter pack of logs supplied).

Outside your enclosed garden (ideal for the very welcome pooch should you wish to bring it) gives you stunning views across the glorious Cotswolds countryside.

Please note the property has one flight of steep stairs up from the first floor to the bedrooms on the second floor.

Guests need to be aware that this is an old property and has many character features and that both bedroom doors open directly onto the steep stairs. The historic village of Blockley is very peaceful and picturesque, yet benefits from having two pubs and a community owned village shop & café, as well as a historic Norman church in the centre of the village.

Numerous beautiful country walks are accessible directly from the cottage and Blockley is well located for visiting the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds. Truly idyllic.

If you jump in your car you can be in Stratford in no time as well as the lovely local National Trust houses like Hidcote, Kiftsgate and Bourton House.

Charming and totally welcoming - you'll love this beautiful, rural retreat.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

BLOCKLEY

Moreton-in-Marsh 3 miles; Bourton-on-the-Water 11 miles; Cheltenham 22 miles.

An ancient village once famous for its silk and corn mills, Blockley lies just 3 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh and features a unique collection of honey-coloured buildings with a pretty village green, two excellent pubs, serving hearty food and real ale, as well as a village store and café, serving dinner on a Friday night. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of the village, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way and the Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close by. Very close by, Moreton-in-Marsh boasts many elegant 18th century buildings and is home to traditional inns, tea rooms, restaurants and individual shops to suit all tastes. It also offers its own train station and lies on the intersection of the Paddington rail line from London. The town hosts the Moreton-In-Marsh Show, one of the UK's largest one-day agricultural shows, as well as the Moreton Beer Festival, an annual French Market, and a large outdoor market every Tuesday. The highest town in the Cotswolds, this ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly farmers' market. Close by is Bourton-on-the-Water, which lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is known as the Venice of the Cotswolds as the River Windrush runs through the centre. Also within reach is the spa town of Cheltenham, boasting an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, as well as being famous for its horseracing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within driving distance, making Blockley a great base for a Cotswolds holiday.

Please note that this property requires a Good House-Keeping Bond of £150.00
Please note the property has one flight of very steep stairs up from the first floor to the bedrooms on the second floor.
Guests need to be aware that this is an old property and has many character features and that both bedroom doors open directly onto the steep stairs.
Please note that the garden at Thrower's Cottage is maintained by a local Gardening company. The gardeners tends to the garden area throughout the year. Whilst the gardeners hours are flexible they cannot provide advanced notice of their schedule but will not require access to the inside of the property.
Pets need to be kept on the lower ground floor; access to this is by the covered walk way to the left of the cottage, and across the neighbour's land (the owners of Thrower's Cottage have a right of way).

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Reviews & Ratings

“We were dismayed with the late check-in time, however, as the reason given for this was to ensure that a full 'Covid' clean could be carried out, we were expecting the cottage to be in pristine condition upon arrival.”

“Having previously stayed in Throwers Cottage in 2020 we knew it would be the perfect place to stay when we were meeting up with Australian relatives visiting the Cotswolds.”

“A really wonderful cottage in a fantastic location.”

“Great location for exploring the Cotswolds.”

“Very nice peaceful location great for a base to travel around the Cotswolds.”

“Gorgeous cottage in a fantastic location.”

“Lovely cottage very cosy and comfortable”

“Beautiful garden to sit in, very quiet and peaceful and convenient location.”

“We loved our short break to Thrower's cottage.”

“The stairs at the property are terrible.”

“I start this review by saying that we have stayed with Sykes before, but did not find this experience as good as previously.”

“The accommodation was not up to standard for the price we paid.”

“Considering the covid deep clean and late arrival time because of it, the cottage was not as clean as we would have thought.”

“We had a 2nd fab visit to Throwers Cottage, the 1st being last year in July.”

“We thought that the shower could be a better one & the beds more comfortable”

“We travelled all across the Cotswolds and couldn’t have found a better location with better views than Thrower’s Cottage in Blockley.”

“Gorgeous property.”

“Wonderful few days in this pretty Cotswold village.”

“We had a wonderful week.”

“We spent the most perfect week in this Cottage, in Blockley, lovely village with delicious pub and café, and supermarket full of local products.”

“Stairs were really steep and not shown on photos which is not good for people who have difficulty walking.”

“A great location with lots of walks straight from your door.”

“Wonderful, well equipped, charming cottage in a stunning location.”

“Great setting and peaceful with delightful garden with deer nearby.”

“Great location in North Cotswolds.”

“We had an amazing time is this thoroughly delightful cottage - great location, well equipped, pretty as a picture ( prettier than the advertisement photo, in fact!”

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About the location

BLOCKLEY