4.5★
Very good
Manor Cottages rating
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Sleeps 6
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Bedrooms 3
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Bathrooms 2
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
38 Customer Review(s)
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Maria 
“Good points: ample parking.”
Good location. Perfect heating/hot water. Very well equipped kitchen. Very spacious house. Comfortable beds. Wonderfully fragrant bedding and towels. Lovely welcoming Christmas tree, mince pies and milk in the fridge! ...
Good location. Perfect heating/hot water. Very well equipped kitchen. Very spacious house. Comfortable beds. Wonderfully fragrant bedding and towels. Lovely welcoming Christmas tree, mince pies and milk in the fridge! Less good points: bathrooms are a little dated. Curtains in lounge and bedroom difficult to open/close due to some hooks having come off and missing rings. Although kitchen crokery, cutlery, pans were generally in a good state of cleanliness, some of the oven trays had to be washed before use. I was worried about cooking Christmas lunch in a gas oven (as described in listing) so I sent an email asking for confirmation that oven was gas and was told it was. I worried unnecessarily as although hobs are gas the ovens are electric. Also would be useful for the listing to alert guests that there is limited freezer capacity. On the whole the house is of a good standard although I've not rented properties before so have limited experience. Our stay was very comfortable and there were no problems. I would stay at Kimkeri again and would recommend it. Finally, the late check-in and early check-out meant that although our stay was 5 nights, we only had access to the property for 4 actual days. I appreciate that due to covid cleaning has to be thorough but if this restricts the more normal check-in/out hours perhaps this could be reflected in the price. The 1000 check out time, considering we have to strip the bedding, collect towels etc, seems excessively early. Checking in at 1800 basically means the arrival day is written off in terms of the stay...
- Maria, December 2021 -
Vanessa “Lovely cottage….”
.comfortable with high quality linen and really well equipped. Big garden safe for dogs too. Excellent location within walking distance of Bourton with the added bonus of off road parking. Could do with re decorating and brightening up in parts but note it has recently been sold so understandable such work not completed. Slight issue with the electrics but efficiently and effectively sorted out by Daniel at Sykes.. many thanks! Would definitely book again.
- Vanessa, November 2021Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that issues you encountered were sorted swiftly! We would love to welcome you back any time in the future. Property Owner
Sheena “Nice location, good garden for dogs, building fabric and decor a bit "tired", could do with some updating.”
- Sheena, October 2021Thank you for your feedback! Your suggestions for improvement are much appreciated and have been taken on board. Property Owner
Donna “Disappointed with such a late check in and yet such an early check out.”
- Donna, August 2021I am so sorry you were disappointed with the check in and out time, as you may have checked it was advertised on the website prior booking and this to ensure the cottages are clean to our standards and ready for your arrival. Property Owner
Margaret “On the whole we liked the cottage.”
We were a bit worried about the fire alarm outside the top floor bedroom not working. It was hanging out of the ceiling with no battery and obviously broken. If there was a fire we would have been trapped.
- Margaret, May 2021Many thanks for bringing this to our attention, it will be recified as soon as possible. Manor Cottages Property Owner
Jackie “Fantastic accommodation clean, bright and very specious.”
Bonus of a parking area. Location was was perfect for village location and access to the many fabulous walks.
- Jackie, October 2020Thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback on Kimkeri. Manor Cottages Property Owner
Lynn “The recycling list on the fridge was useful so we could sort correctly but, no instructions about what to put out for collection and where it would be collected from.”
We found an out of date recycling calendar which was garden waste for the week we were there so there wasn't a need to do anything as that bin was empty. We enjoyed the space the house gave us and even managed breakfast outside a few times and it would be nice to be able to bbq. Overall Kimkeri had a lovely atmosphere and great location to make for a relaxing break !
- Lynn, October 2020Thank you for your feedback. We apologise the incorrect recycling calendar, we are in the process of up dating these for all our properties. BBQ availability varies for each property, however if it does not mention a bbq please check with us as many properties allow you to bring your own or use disposals ones, as long as they do not damage the garden and are disposed off correctly. We are glad to hear you had a relaxing break and had the weather to use the garden. Property Owner
Ben “Location of property, garden and size”
- Ben, September 2020Jackie “Lovely to find coffee/tea etc left for us and biscuits.”
- Jackie, August 2020We are glad you liked them. Manor Cottages Property Owner
Pamela “Great location and amazing house.”
More garden furniture and bbq would be great. Very easy check in and lovely to have some biscuits and milk when we arrived.
- Pamela, July 2020Thank you for your feedback with regards to Kimkeri. We will pass on your comments about more garden furniture to the owner and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Lynn “Lovely house ,centrally located”
- Lynn, February 2020Many thanks for providing us with feedback from your stay at Kimkeri Cottage. We are pleased to learn that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Property Owner
Carolyn “Yes. We loved this property and would love to book it again if 2 problems were sorted out.”
(1) There is need for a proper shower in the main first floor bathroom. I know it has been mentioned in other reviews but it really is not on that all Sykes guests at Kimkeri have to trudge up to the second floor of this property to use the shower in the master bedroom. How difficult can it be to put in a second shower? (2) There is nowhere to unpack in both the second and third bedrooms. There is plenty of room in both to put a good sized chest of drawers so again why has this not been done following previous complaints/suggestions? No one wants to keep their pants and socks on the floor! My mum is 90 and used the double bedroom on the first floor. Not only did she have nowhere to unpack but she had to ask me to bring a chair up to her room and a small table so that she had a surface to put her toiletries etc. Proper bedside drawers are required here for 'bits and bobs' not little coffee tables. Apart from these issues the Kimkeri was perfect for our 4 generation family. Please let me know when the two problems have been sorted so that I can rebook. In the meantime we will be looking at other properties in the Cotswolds.
- Carolyn, January 2020Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate your comments and have passed them on to the owner. We hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
Peter “The property was exactly as advertised.”
A lovely property in an ideal location. Very spacious and would certainly stay here again. The only things to mention is I think checkout being 11 or 12 instead of 10am would be useful.
- Peter, December 2019We are very happy to hear you had such a lovely time at Kimkeri. Unfortunately we cannot always cater for a later checkout. We suggest you always check with the local office direct. Property Owner
Markus “This is a great property in Bourton-on-the-Water, located on the High Street but a perfect distance away from the town centre - easily walkable, but far enough away so you can't hear the crowds.”
The closest pub was probably no more than 200m away, again on the High Street. The house was clean, spacious and generally well-equipped. As discussed in earlier reviews, the main bathroom on the first floor only has a hand-held 'over-bath' shower, with no shower screen or curtain, and the shower head also happened to be leaking/spraying (where the hose attaches) during our visit, making showering in that bathroom quite challenging (water went everywhere). There is another bathroom with a shower on the top-floor, but it's the en-suite in the master bedroom, and when staying with multiple families/couples, sharing the en-suite can make things awkward, slow and/or complicated. Had the main bathroom had a proper shower, I would've rated the house 10/10. Another thing to mention, which could be a bonus for some groups, is that in addition to the main living area of the house (where the dining table is located), there are two additional living or sitting rooms with a TV in each. We thought it somewhat unusual, and did not set foot into one of the rooms during our stay.
- Markus, November 2019Many thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback on Kimkeri Cottage. Manor Cottages take all feedback very seriously and can confirm that a shower will be fitted in the main bathroom in the near future. Property Owner
Nia “We stayed at Kimkeri for 2 nights and had a great time.”
The house is large and well equipped and plenty of communal space so that you didn’t feel on top of each other. The only negative would be that there isn’t a shower in the shared bathroom on the first floor only one available in the en suite master bedroom.
- Nia, October 2019Craig “Absolutely fabulous position, short walk to Bourton-on-the-water, good car parking, room for 3 cars!”
Comfortable house with 2 sitting rooms and a very nice garden room where we spent most of our time, with the doors open drinking coffee! The only problem was only one shower in the en-suite, with 6 adults, from 2 families it just was very awkward. There was another bathroom, but it seemed everyone just wanted a shower! The rest of the facilities were good - dishwasher, washing machine, social space, large dining area, very good! The location was right in the heart of the Cotswolds so very good base to go from, or just stay in and enjoy all the shops and restaurants on the doorstep, the Mousetrap Inn just up the road from the house was truly excellent.
- Craig, September 2019We are glad you enjoyed your stay on the Cotswold's. We are liaising with the owner regarding the shower. Property Owner
Kay “A lovely house in a fantastic location.”
Easy walking distance to Bourton-on-the-Water. The garden/dining room was a great place to relax.The only criticism I would have is the hand-held shower in the 1st floor bathroom. We were a party of 6 adults, two of the men being over 6ft. With the result we all ended up using the only full shower in the 2nd floor bedroom. This was inconvenient and also imposing for the couple whose bedroom it was.
- Kay, September 2019Stephen “The cottage is absolutely gorgeous set in a perfect location,beds were very comfortable too , only downside cottage is need of a makeover and a good deep clean as lots of cobwebs everywhere!”
- Stephen, August 2019Thank you for your feedback on Kimkeri, many apologies that you did not find the cottage up to standard. We have taken measures to address the issues you have raised, to ensure future guests have an enjoyable stay. Property Owner
Clive “Kimkeri is a super holiday home, ideal for all ages, with a brilliant garden and garden room.”
Just a couple of suggestions: It would be good to have more storage (drawers) in the first floor bedrooms. It would be good to have a stand-up shower in the first-floor family bathroom. The lounge is very dark due to the trees in front of the window, which could be trimmed to let in more light.
- Clive, August 2019Hazel “The house was very homely and comfortable with a well equipt kitchen and even toys and games for the kids.”
You couldn't ask for a better location and to have off street parking in a popular place like Bourton-on-the-Water is brilliant. The local pubs and restaurants all seem to be excellent and very friendly although booking is a must as places get very busy. I would definitely recommend this house and hope to come back again.
- Hazel, August 2019Sheila “The property was in an excellent location, a 2 minute stroll into the main high street.”
The two storey flight was a bit of a tough climb to the second floor. The bedrooms were sparse of adequate furniture, no drawers in the first floor bedroom, the second floor room had wardrobes built into the combs, plus an old sideboard randomly placed. The bedrooms weren’t homely in the slightest. The corner shower cubicle in the second floor en-suite was the smallest I’ve ever seen, you could hardly swing a sponge! Downstairs, the snug sitting room off the open plan dining area, had the ugliest, most uncomfortable sofa bed as a settee, whose ‘mattress’ seat, kept slipping onto the floor. The garden was a great size and the bright conservatory a lovely place to chill. The place needs a good spring clean and is rather tired throughout.
- Sheila, June 2019Elaine “The property was exactly what we wanted in a great location, extremely spacious with an enclosed garden, walking distance to shops and parks.”
My only criticism would be the bedding was a little on the tired looking side and the sofa in the room overlooking the garden was uncomfortable and stained.
- Elaine, May 2019David “Kimkeri is a well appointed house in the beautiful village of Bourton on the water.”
The house is well equipped and everything you need is there. The large private back garden was especially nice to enjoy the sunshine we were blessed with and kept our dog safe. The village has plenty of pubs shops nd restaurants if you don't want to travel but it is also well placed to explore the the cotswolds too.
- David, May 2019Neil “The cottage was perfect for our extended family.”
There were plenty of toys in the cottage to keep the children busy when we weren't out exploring the area and this wasn't advertised. The cottage itself was set-up very well with the separate lounge and snug room all proving very popular and the open plan nature of the cottage onto the garden was also a positive. We will certainly be back if visiting the area again.
- Neil, March 2019Mary “This was our second stay at Kimkeri so we knew that it was perfect for 6 adults with enough room for each couple to have their own space as well as a large space for every one to socialise.”
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- Mary, February 2019Karen “Beautiful cottage - very comfortable, warm and hospitable.”
More than enough space for our family. Lovely to have a snug with toys for the children. One tiny preference is that I think it would have been better to have the King size bed in the big bedroom with the ensuite, but that is being very picky! We had a lovely stay and are looking forwards to returning soon.
- Karen, January 2019Ceri “We had a lovely few days at Kimikeri to help get over jet lag.”
The only area for improvement would be a blind or curtain on the window by the 3rd floor stairs for privacy. Thanks Ceri
- Ceri, December 2018Justin “Displayed photos to did not fully capture the cottage (felt as though we were slightly mislead).”
Bedrooms were dusty and the towels were very hard and old. Nice location however the cottage was overpriced for the quality we received.
- Justin, November 2018"Many thanks for your feedback, we have fed your comments back to the owner in order to maintain our property standards. Your views are as valued as your initial booking so that we can keep providing the best UK holiday experience. Your points will also be reviewed to ensure that our property descriptions are accurate and not misleading. If you feel that you'd like to discuss your points further, please don't hesitate to call on the details below. Our lines are open 7 days a week from 9am until 7pm. Property Owner
Hawkins “Good location, spacious, plenty of parking.”
- Hawkins,Annie Chen “This is typical English country cottage, roses and lavenders are on blossom when we arrived, the wood cottage gives you a feeling of home, we are six people,two families, had a wonderful sweet time here.”
The only regret is the dryer, it didn't work, so we have to bring our wet clothes to Oxford, but a lot of fun!\ Anne, July 2016
- Annie Chen,Mrs Powers “It was clean, bright, well equipped, had a lovely yard and was close to the centre of the village”
- Mrs Powers,Drury “Location was fantastic!”
- Drury,Mrs C “This was our first family holiday, the house was great and a perfect size.”
Ideal garden for the dog too. We loved that it was within walking distance of so many places and other villages. Thank you for the walking information provided.
- Mrs C,Mr and Mrs N “It was just what we needed.”
It was totally appropriate for our 18month kid and us grown ups. The cottage felt like a home and that added to the relaxed atmosphere.
- Mr and Mrs N,Mrs D “The Cottage was of good standard.”
If I had one complaint it was that we couldn't put our refuse in the black bins when we left as they were absolutely full when we arrived (because they only get emptied once a fortnight) which is not enough especially in the hot weather, they need more wheely bins at the Cottage.\ \ \ (MC comment - WE HAVE SPOKEN TO THE COUNCIL WHO SEEMED TO NOT BE TAKEN THE RUBBISH AWAY. THIS IS UNDER CONTROL.)
- Mrs D,Miss F “The accomodation was very spacious and well appointed.”
Garden large and very private.
- Miss F,Therese “Kimkeri was a restful, bright lovely place to stay with my family.”
It was clean and the kitchen was very pleasant and workable. The garden is serene and I wish we had booked to stay longer.†\ Therese. August 2016
- Therese,Kari “This home is exactly as shown and described, if not better.”
We fell in love with the place when we arrived. The sunny dining and living areas were great, and it was easy to let the children play in the enclosed yard, watching them through the windows. There was plenty of room to spread out for adults and children. The home has all the amenities you would need to stay and make yourself at home, though the dryer seems to possibly be out for repair. The location of the home is just steps away from the main area in town, with shops and restaurants just minutes away. Everything in the house seemed to be nicely maintained and the host has a very helpful welcome book with information about the home, area, and recommendations for restaurants and attractions. We were sad to leave.†\ Kari, via airbnb, October 2016
- Kari,Summary
- Over three floors
- 1 x first floor double, 1 x first floor twin, 1 x second floor king-size double with en suite shower room, basin and WC
- First floor bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC
- Ground floor basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Dining room with sitting area and underfloor heating
- Sitting room
- Snug.
- Central heating with underfloor heating
- Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TV, DVD, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot and highchair available
- Ample off road parking
- Enclosed lawned rear garden with patio area and furniture
- One well-behaved pet welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 2 mins walk.
The property
Kimkeri!
Bang in the heart of Bourton on the Water is this handsome Edwardian house, with a large garden, bright rooms and space galore for couples and families.
It's a real home-from-home with lashings of space to spread out toys for the children and an enclosed garden to the rear for the children to play, the adults to enjoy a sundowner or the pooch to stretch their legs.
The house has a contemporary feel with colours to give it a lift and large windows all round which let the light flood in.
Around the corner are the many delights (and cream teas!) of Bourton, with its river meandering through the village and the many little bridges which criss-cross.
Stow on the Wold is about 8 mins in the car, Burford about 12 mins, so you're right in the middle of the Cotswolds.
Fancy a special treat: Daylesford Organic Farm shop is about 20 mins drive away.
A real gem for Bourton on the Water.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
About the location
BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER
Stow-on-the-Wold 4 miles; Moreton-in-Marsh 8 miles; Chipping Norton 13 miles; Cheltenham 15.5 miles.
Located in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the historic village of Bourton-on-the-Water dates back to Neolithic times with over 100 buildings being Grade II listed or higher. The picturesque high street nestles alongside the River Windrush over which several low stone bridges span, which is why Bourton-on-the-Water is known as the Venice in the Cotswolds. Tradition states that an annual football match is played in the summer, in the River Windrush with the banks lined with spectators, with the aim to score as many goals as possible and get as wet as possible! The village has an eclectic range of visitor attractions, including The Model Village, Cotswold Motor Museum, Birdland Park and Gardens as well as a Dragonfly Maze, monthly farmers’ market as well as many tea rooms, an artisan bakery, antiques and craft markets, traditional sweet shop, cycle hire and its very own perfumery. Nearby, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises traditional England. 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. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antiques shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Also take a visit to the medieval town of Burford for a great day out. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are both within easy reach and make a great day out. The spa town of Cheltenham is, architecturally, the most complete Regency town in England with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called The City of Dreaming Spires has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also all within easy reach.
Please note the only shower is in the ensuite on the second floor.
Please note this property has a good house keeping bond of £100, this is shadowed automatically when the booking is made.This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
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