Bull Cottage

Fantastic cottage, great service

The cottage was lovely - however when we arrived it was cold and we eventually worked out how to turn the heating on but it took a while.

It would have been nice to have entered a cosy warm cottage! We built a fire which was great and we found the bedrooms comfortable and the beds were excellent. The kitchen was well stocked and easy to navigate and the downstairs bathroom was lovely. The upstairs bathroom was fine (apart from the bin with no bottom in it!!) but compared to the rest of the cottage it felt a bit out of character and bland. Our friends who stayed in the twin bedroom couldn't get their radiator to work so they used the electric heater. Also, one of the duvets on the single bed was very thin and not warm enough. We found the location of the cottage excellent - just a stones throw from the High Street and next door to the Angel Pub. It was very close to all amenities but it was also peaceful. We really enjoyed our stay @Bull Cottage, it was fab!

We loved our stay at Bull Cottage – full of character, really comfy, and perfectly placed in the heart of Burford.

A few quirky touches as you’d expect in such an old house, but that just added to the charm.

We loved everything with the cottage.

Very convenient and the bedrooms were very spacious. The only negative is that the patio could do with a bit of pruning and tidying up but that’s a minor gripe from an otherwise great rental. Thanks!

We had a great time staying at Bull Cottage which was our Cotswold base for a special Birthday celebration and family reunion.

The property is well laid out; plenty of cosy seating areas; comfy beds and great showers. Easy walk to all that Burford has to offer and great food at The Angel pub next door. Would highly recommend this property.

Great location, super lovely cottage in one of the best Cotswold villages.

Beautifully appointed with all anyone could possibly want. We had the best time .Highly recommend

What a beautiful characterful cottage in a fantastic location.

All the amenities you want with extremely comfortable beds and bathrooms. The selection of channels on the TV was a lovely surprise with a full sports and film package but we thought if you were going to provide that then the TV itself needs to be upgraded for the full affect. We realised on the first night that the clock on the heating system was not at the right time so had to reset it in the middle of the night, not sure what had happened there. All small things that didn’t detract from a great weekend and surely the shortest walk to the pub we’ve ever had!

Our only issue with this property was the front door key it was hard to manage and the key needs maybe some lead on it to make it easier in the lock.

I understand it is an old door but at times it was difficult to open. Also in relation to having to put bed clothing in linen bags we could not find any on site maybe this could be clearer. Otherwise this was one of the best properties we have stayed in the Cotswolds and we have been coming to this area for many years.

Second time we have stayed at Bull Cottage.

We brought some American friends with us to show them the Cotswolds. They were in awe of Bull Cottage, Burford and the Cotswolds. Love it. Great location, great historic house and easy to stay in. Thank you again.

Bull Cottage is by far the most interesting holiday home we‘ve ever stayed in with the old and crooked floors, the stone arches, the beautiful old beams.

We love historic buildings and this cottage has a history of 700 years. And yet you have the comfort of today. Cosy bedrooms, a great kitchen and modern bathrooms made our stay very comfortable. And the fireplaces made our evenings just perfectly cosy. Even in summer, the ground floor stays cool because of the thick stones walls and the stone floor, so slippers or socks should be worn if you don’t like to have cold feet. We loved this cottage and it has made our holidays in the Cotswolds really unforgettable.

It was a lovely home away from home!

Thank you for making it so cozy! Everything was perfect!

What a wonderful cottage to spend a relaxing break in.

Bull cottage has everything one could wish for, it’s well equipped and extremely comfortable and located in beautiful Burford. We could not have found a more perfect retreat.

Only one minor issue was there was never enough hot water for four showers.

I think this should be highlighted in the welcome folder to avoid cold showers and advise people to wait a half hour or so in between the first two showers and the last two! Otherwise a fantastic cottage and short break and we will definitely use Sykes again and probably return to Bull Cottage!

Really special cottage, absolutely wonderful location and such character, lack of parking wasn't really a problem.

The TV could have been more modern and larger and the sofa's a little more comfortable but, overall was great for our needs

We LOVED staying at Bull Cottage.

It's one of the absolute BEST cottages we've ever had. It has tons of character, space, modern conveniences, and comfort. Not to mention its phenomenal location right in the heart of one of the finest Cotswold market towns! You can't go wrong staying in Bull Cottage!

A sublime property.

Very well maintained and equipped. It was really interesting reading about history, especially the 13c details. Courtyard was great too and it was next door to a fantastic pub!

We were very pleased with the house but would like to comment on some points:There was no green box in the garden for food rubbish.

The chairs in the kitchen could be more stable as the floor was very uneven. Lighting in the kitchen was inadequate especially at night. It would have been nice to have a flexible hose shower in the downstairs Showerroom instead of a fixed one. No cupboard space for dry food in the kitchen IE for cereal etc. However it was the oldest house we have ever stayed in and we loved the original features and the pretty yard with scented roses.

A lovely cottage with a lot of character, a great location and a well equipped kitchen.

It was a pleasant change to have more than just a salt shaker in the cupboards for cooking with as well as everything you needed for cleaning, washing etc. The building work next door looks set to continue for some months but we did not find the noise intrusive. Would definitely recommend.

I was assured after particularly asking the question that certain provisions would be provided in the cottage - ie milk, coffee, tea, orange juice, biscuits, crisps, loo paper, logs etc.

NOTHING had been provided when we arrived late in the afternoon at the cottage. So embarrassing and disappointing for me. As they say you don't know there is no loo paper until it is too late. The cottage itself was beautifully furnished clean and comfortable. I was also originally told parking was available and it is advertised as having on street parking which is slightly ambiguous. I originally decided not to publish my disappointment as the cottage itself was so lovely. I have been offered a discount for any future bookings but my confidence has been dented as you can imagine. This is a new request for feedback so here it is.

Great cottage and very well equipped.

Being January, it was nice to have the woodburning stove, albeit no starter logs on our arrival. (This and a few other issues were addressed early on day two.) Unfair that we weren't warned about the major building works going on right next door. (I know it's in the TCs that you cannot be held responsible for noise from neighbours or construction works, but it would have been great to have a heads up rather than being woken at 7am by rocks being thrown into a skip right next to the bedroom window.) Unfortunately on street parking was an issue for us with 2 cars, luckily you can unload right outside the cottage. Burford is a lovely town with many places to eat and drink and we all enjoyed ourselves.

You made our stay so memorable.

The basket was so thoughtful....everything was perfect. We can't wait for our next stay. You are amazing!!!!

Bull Cottage is outstanding, impossible to find fault.

You might have to search for a parking spot but this is where the double yellows outside help. Drop your stuff off and go find a space, you might get lucky or you might have a 5 minute walk.

It’s a beautiful, comfortable and interesting cottage and was very convenient for the shops.

However It was hard to get help when requested in app - a very stiff shower knob meant it was very hard to adjust the temperature on the upstairs shower which was uncomfortably hot. In the end we phoned to get them to help because the app said it had been sorted out when it hadn’t . The building work right next door was very noisy. It disturbed us often and the builders often parked on the double yellow lines right in front of the lounge window. It was an expensive cottage and we were disappointed by the building work and customer services.

We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful old 13th century cottage with all its quirky features including the uneven flagstones in parts of the dining room floor.

Very smooth and shiny after years of wear which had sunken a little. We felt we were living in a bit of history. We did not find the floor a problem at all but I guess some elderly people might. The kitchen was well stocked even for someone who bakes and it was relaxing sitting in the courtyard. I did water the plants as we were having a very dry spell and some pots were dying. The bedrooms were lovely, spacious with comfortable beds and several fans were provided for the hot weather. The parking was not problematic- two roads around the corner had parking spaces and there is a free Car park three minutes walk away. We loaded and unloaded in the double yellow lines outside. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

It would have been helpful if we could have arrived at 4 pm as we had a 3 year old child who goes to bed at 6.

30 - 7 pm.

Overall we had a lovely time but I think the listing should draw attention to the fact that this property is not really suitable for old people who are unsteady on their feet and young children.

The floor in the entrance room is very uneven and there are lots of steps upstairs and down which could trip people up. The parking situation is definitely a nightmare. Saying parking is on street and unrestricted is misleading as there is little nearby without double yellow lines and we always had to park at a distance as there were never any spaces. The town car park in Burford restricts parking for more than 12 hours in any 24 hour period so is not suitable for residential use. We took the risk but may have been lucky. Finally we suggest more attention to maintaining the courtyard and its furniture. I had to clean the furniture when we arrived as it was dirty and the area looked neglected. Such a pity when it could be a lovely feature. This can be easily rectified of course.

Bull Cottage is just wonderful.

The sense of history is astonishing, the decor comfortable and stylish. Both bedrooms were very generous. The kitchen was well-equipped, though might have done with an electric mixer, candlesticks and some cloth napkins, but these are minor points. The dish washer and washing machine were of good quality. Our stay was from mid January to mid February, so we didn't use the back garden but could imagine how charming it would be in fine weather. Just next door to the Angel pub, in which we enjoyed having drinks and a few meals, we were surprised by how quiet it was. Our guests invariably said that there were good vibes in the bones of the house. We agreed. The location was perfect for us, just off the high street, yet a two or three minute walk to the countryside with rolling hills and farmland. Manor Cottages does a great job managing the cottage On the first day we couldn't find the compost container and were flummoxed by the modern shower upstairs. Almost immediately someone came around to help. We rented the cottage for a month and were so pleased with the weekly bed linen change and tidy up of the cottage. The young women who came were lovely and conscientious. That was a huge plus as we had a few couples and our grown children at the weekends. If I have one suggestion, it would be that the mattresses (at least in the bedroom with the TV) could use a topper. And the pillows were a bit flat. Easy fixes to make a fantastic cottage perfect. We do hope to rent Bull Cottage again.

Beautiful, characterful cottage in a superb location.

Welcome package on arrival was a lovely touch and was pleased that all kitchen essentials were provided too. Lots of little touches like plug in torches by the bed and on the landing for midnight trips to the loo. We managed to park 2 cars opposite the property and always managed to find space after days out visiting. I would recommend this property and would stay here again if we return to the Cotswolds.

Bull Cottage is exactly as described!

It’s completely charming and makes you feel like you have stepped back in time while still providing all required conveniences! The location is close to high street and the Angel pub next door is brilliant! We had a wonderful time and highly recommend Bull Cottage!

Fantastic stay at Bull Cottage.

Lovely accommodation with everything we needed and in a great location. Just 2 things to note - would be helpful to note that Bull Cottage is number 12 on Witney Street (I had to look at the listing photos to work out which number it was). Also a note on the listing regarding the parking situation would be very helpful.

Charming Cottage very well located and right next door to lovely pub with large garden.

Generally quiet even though 1 minute fro the high street. ‘Tricky’ door lock stopped being quirky early on and became plain irritating. Very uneven stone floors could make life difficult for anyone with mobility issues.

Excellent accommodation, as soon as we walked in the door it was fantastic.

Warm and so welcoming. Full of character and decorated for Christmas. Could find no faults. Have stayed in a few cottages over Christmas, nothing compared to this. Had everything needed to cook Xmas lunch for four (would have been ok for 6 but due to Covid regs could only be one household). Would highly recommend booking this cottage. Good location, clean and welcoming.

Excellent accommodation ( larger than our own desres in fact ) All mod cons supplied.

Immaculately clean. Who could expect better ? You might think about a couple of small items ai the front door, like the tricky key and the key holder. We will be happy to tell our friends.

That it was an amazing g cottage.

Next to the pub. Clean and spacious

Amazing place and fantastic location.

Thanks again!

We loved Bull cottage for all the above reasons.

It was warm, nicely decorated and fitted out with all we needed. Also it was so convenient to all the amenities, pubs, shops etc and to top it all we had cold sunny days! The only thing that was missing was the "house rules" book but we managed without it! Hope you book it again next year.

This cottage is absolutely charming, it has retained the character of the building but has also been updated with modern facilities.

All of the rooms are of a good size with plenty of space for 6 adults or a family. The location is excellent with everything on your doorstep. Those with a car can travel further afield to explore nearby areas. We can highly recommend Bull cottage and hope to return to discover more of this beautiful area. My only suggestion would be to have oven gloves and tea towels available for those people who are self catering. It may be that they were in the cottage but we couldn't find them!

Possibly the best cottage we have ever stayed in over our 25 years’ as a Sykes customer.

A charming, comfortable, well-equipped and historic property in the heart of Burford.

Only negative was there wasn’t any information on cooker/ microwave/ washer.

. or they weren’t where they were supposed to be..

Beautiful cottage with every amenity.

Situation perfect, near to the centre of Burford but very quiet. Only quibble is that there is no real on street parking by the cottage but the free carpark is close.

Bull Cottage was perfect: clean, comfortable, close to everything, easily reached by public transport, and an architectural delight.

I have stayed in more than 100 self-catered accommodations over the last 30 years and Bull Cottage is my favorite.

We had a fantastic week at this lovely cottage.

Full of character and a joy to be able to live in for the week. Very close by to all that Burford has to offer and literally next door to the Pub. We will 100% be returning.

This house is very well equipped, well maintained, and very nicely furnished.

The kitchen is well equipped. The bathrooms and bedrooms are generous and the beds are very comfortable. The location, 1/2 block from the High Street, makes it easy and quick to run to the Co-op for groceries. The fireplaces work well.

We have stayed in hundreds of hotels and holiday rentals over the years in many countries and this has to be up there with the best!

Such an utterly charming cottage in a great location, wonderfully equipped, and comfy beds too. We could not fault it. The cottage was even decorated beautifully for Christmas which gave this Aussie family that most magical family Christmas that we won’t forget! The service and communication by Manor Cottages was also first rate!

Bull Cottage was a great place to stay in Burford.

The Cottage was very well presented and spacious. Because of the age of the cottage it had so much character that has been thoughtfully preserved. The location was perfect and within very close walking distance ro the main Street of Burford and all of the facilities provided there. There are 2 pubs close by, .both providing good quality meals and country ambience without any associated noise. We would highly recommend Bull Cottage for groups of up to 6 persons.

The cottage was warm,cosy, and right next door to a lovely pub.

just what a grown up quality time away wants.

We had a wonderful stay at Bull Cottage.

The home was beautiful and immaculate, and we would definitely recommend it to anyone considering the Buford area. As a family with four children, it was great to find a 6-person accommodation with 4 twin beds and a king (instead of the 3 queens). Arriving late at night, it was a nice touch to be welcomed with cake and milk. \ The pros: 1. A 600+ year old building with all the character you could imagine along with all of the modern conveniences you would want. Interior doorways and nooks in walls have stone arches that one would normally see in a church (there are rumors that stonemasons who built the local church were housed in this cottage and practiced their craft on this house). 2. Plenty of places to congregate (large den with TV, living room, dining table, and breakfast table). 3. The furnishings are a nice mix of antique pieces and newly upholstered chairs and couches. 4. Kitchen has new appliances and is well stocked. 5. All three bedrooms were large with plenty of space to stretch out. 6. Two bathrooms, one with a shower and the other with a shower/tub. 7. While it's literally 30 seconds from Burford's high street, the cottage is very quite. We never heard any noise from the crowds on high street nor even from the pub next door. 8. The Co-op market is a one minute walk away, and it stays open until 11pm. 9. Plenty of lovely shops (antique, clothing, etc.) as well as restaurants within a few minutes walk. 10. Some nice Cotswolds walks through the countryside start right from the front door. The (only) con (which was minor and wouldn't cause us to hesitate staying at Bull Cottage again): - was the lack of parking right outside the cottage. The closest parking space is about 100 feet away; but it's more likely that you'll have to park 300 feet away on a side street. It wasn't an issue for us, but it's something to consider if you have mobility restrictions. There is no problem stopping at the door to unload and by later afternoon the street clears out so parking is easy...it's just daytime parking that's a bit tight. \ Victor, June 2016

Cotswolds speak for themselves, and Burford is a lovely base from which to see the surrounding countryside.

The Bull's Cottage is absolutely delightful

Bull Cottage was a fabulous experience.

It was amazing to stay in a home that held so much history! It was beautiful, charming and clean. I appreciated the modern facilities alongside the ancient architecture. I would absolutely come again. \ The architecture and history was amazing. The home was charming and felt clean\ Thank ou , Tracey, July 2016

This was the first time that I booked a home with Manor Cottages.

And it could not have been better! The house is amazing, super neat, beautiful and we receive all coordinate directions and how to enter the house. The location is perfect and we had a wonderful time in Burford! Lovely! It was a fabulous experience and I definitely recommend it to anyone!” \ Leticia, July 2016

We had a wonderful stay at Bull Cottage.

Burford is such a picturesque Cotswold village and the cottage is just a quick walk from shopping and places to eat. It was a treat to stay in such a lovely home with so much history but with all the modern conveniences. We would absolutely book this cottage again on our next trip to the Cotswolds!\ Karen Taylor, September, 2016

beautiful cottage in the perfect location

A lovely cottage, very well appointed and comfortable.

The log stove in the lounge was a pleasure. Wifi was appreciated.

We absolutely loved this cottage, a typically cotswold house, a listed house, very old but very comfortable, in the Centre of the picturesque town of Burford, with lots of pubs and shops, the house was very clean, we highly recommend this cottage!

Hellen, via airbnb, Nov 2016

A really lovely character cottage in the heart of Burford.

We were there in December and it was cosy, great central heating and we loved being able to pop up the road to buy some logs and use the wood burning stoves. Handy for all the local shops and restaurants and many pubs and we did not find parking an issue on Whitney Street, there was always one available no matter time of day. We would recommend Bull Cottage, the owners have maintained it beautifully and it is well managed and well equipped.” \ Ali, Dec 2016

Lovely cottage, central, ancient, quirky.

Couldn't be improved!

“Great place to stay in Burford.

Just off the main street with lots of shops to browse in. The cottage is full of character, well furnished with comfortable beds and everything you could need in the kitchen. We had a lovely relaxing stay. \ Amanda, Dec 2016

The cottage was quite lovely.

It was very clean, everything was in working order and the kitchen was well equipped. It was very comfortable, warm and inviting. I particularly appreciated how the original character of the cottage was maintained in the renovation. Would highly recommend this Cottage. \ \

Love the atmosphere of the cottage.

Cottage is clean and comfortable. Mr Reijpert, June 2017.

Bull Cottage is absolutely charming -- it's genuinely old and full of character, with wonderful wood beams and medieval architectural features, complemented by discretely modern bathrooms and kitchen.

Mr Winerock, July 2017.

Really lovely (not to mention historic) property in a wonderful setting.

Mr Standage, April 2017.

Wonderful cottage, great space and we really enjoyed our stay.

Mr Moore, April 2017.

We absolutely LOVED the cottage.

It was so perfectly located, comfortable, well equipped and charming.

GREAT LOCATION, VERY HOMELY, BEAUTIFULLY DONE OUT, CLEAN & LUXOURIOUS