The Granary

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

29 Customer Review(s)

“We really enjoyed our stay at the Granary.”

It was very clean and well equipped. The master bed was really comfortable and the kitchen lovely with wonderful views to enjoy whilst eating. We did eat at the Feathered Nest and rally enjoyed it. A couple of things that would make it even better, the sofas in the lounge are not very comfortable, particularly the jade one. The shower in the master bedroom has no pressure and was unuseable, I noted that another guest had also mentioned this in an earlier review. There was lots of info on ...

It was very clean and well equipped. The master bed was really comfortable and the kitchen lovely with wonderful views to enjoy whilst eating. We did eat at the Feathered Nest and rally enjoyed it. A couple of things that would make it even better, the sofas in the lounge are not very comfortable, particularly the jade one. The shower in the master bedroom has no pressure and was unuseable, I noted that another guest had also mentioned this in an earlier review. There was lots of info on things to do but sadly no books on local walks which would have been really helpful. Lastly the entry time at 6pm was a shock. This is not shown in the property description and only revealed after booking. It really should be highlighted in the property description. We did get in touch with Manor Cottages and they were able to bring the time down to 5pm for us which we appreciated.

- Mrs Vodden, November 2021
Mr Sutherwood October 2021

“A beautiful cottage much larger than it appears from the outside in a small village with little other than an expensive pub.”

Very well situated though for the wider towns and villages - all within easy reach. The cottage was extremely well equipped - perhaps a little too well as we had no space for our shopping! Cleanliness was good overall but lots of spiderwebs and the shower in the largest bedroom could do with a bit of updating. It would have been nice to have provided a few family games and some more DVDs but overall we enjoyed our stay and would return.

- Mr Sutherwood, October 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and will pass on your suggestions for improvement to the Housekeeper, and Owner. We would love to welcome you back to The Granary anytime in the future. Property Owner
Ms Higgins October 2021

“We had a lovely time at The Granary, it's a super location with plenty of walking from the house and very comfortable.”

Overdale Equestrian is in the village if you're a keen rider. Note that the garden is only accessible from outside - not directly from the house.

- Ms Higgins, October 2021
Ms Hanson September 2021

“The cottage was lovely but to say it had a deep clean due to COVID was a laugh - hair in the plug hole, moths & dead flies on window sills & floor, dust on skirtings, tops.”

Also very thrifty with loo rolls !!! Left it in better state than found. Had been looking forward to walking to the Feathered Nest on an evening but too pricey. Apart from that a lovely sunny week & plenty of walks.

- Ms Hanson, September 2021

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

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in The Cotswolds.”

The granary was a really lovely place to stay perfectly located and very well equipped. The beds were comfortable , the kitchen extremely well equipped and the views fantastic, we found the lounge area a relaxing area to sit in the evenings. We enjoyed lots of long walks with the dog, visiting a variety of places including Burford, Bourton on the water, Stow in the Wold and Broadway. The week was made perfect by the weather! Whilst the local pub is well worth a visit to take the spectacular views from the beer garden it is very expensive and probably better suited for special occasions. Therefore we chose to eat out in other places when we were out and about -of which there are many !!

- Mrs Hedley, September 2021
Mr Clark July 2021

“Lovely cottage, fabulous location, good walks.”

Near to a fabulous pub for drinks and food but if you want to cook at the cottage the kitchen had every gadget and all the equipment you ever needed. Our dogs first holiday and he loved it. Definitely will be back

- Mr Clark, July 2021

Thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay at The Granary. We're so pleased that you had such a lovely time and that the cottage was beyond your expectations. How wonderful that your pooch had a fabulous first holiday! You're always welcome to return! Property Owner
Prof Russell June 2021

“We had a very nice stay at The Granary, in a beautiful peaceful location.”

The house was very well furnished with good facilities and a kitchen well provided with cutlery, utensils, china etc., well up to 5* standard. The lighting in the kitchen was ceiling lights which cast ones shadow on the work surfaces, with no alternative lighting to give good vision. The same was true in the en suite with bath, where the sloping ceiling gave restricted headspace when getting in/out of the bath. We had not appreciated that the outside seating area could only be accessed from outside, making al fresco dining slightly awkward. Maybe it was mentioned and we missed it. Recycling and waste disposal instructions were confusing, with 2 separate sets of instructions that were quite different! We decided to use the coloured plastic bags left in the property, but noticed that none of the neighbours did the same. And the previous occupants had ignored any instructions to separate categories of recycling, which the dustmen seemed to accept!! These are not overly serious complaints, but since we had the impression that this was a recent conversion for renting out, the comments might help the owners to make The Granary even better than it already is. They are to be congratulated on a fine conversion of the building.

- Prof Russell, June 2021

Many thanks for your feedback - it's greatly appreciated! Your comments will be put to the owner and the housekeeping team will make sure that the waste disposal instructions are up to date and clearly displayed for the next guests. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your stay nonetheless and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds again in the future! Property Owner
Mrs Scott May 2021

“The Granary is absolutely gorgeous.”

Very well equipped (even better than home). The kitchen has more or less everything you could think of (even a kitchen aid and nutribullet). All other rooms are very comfortable too. Spotlessly clean (so a round of applause to the cleaning staff). Pub within a 2 min walk (although a bit pricey). Would absolutely recommend and would love to return one day ourselves.

- Mrs Scott, May 2021

Thank you for taking time to leave your comments on The Granary. We will pass your comments to the housekeepers. We hope you return in the near future! Property Owner
Mrs Knight October 2020

“Tastefully decorated throughout, amazing amount of kitchen equipment, lovely views, wonderful location, would highly recommend.”

- Mrs Knight, October 2020

Thank you for highly recommending The Granary! Property Owner
Mrs Boyle July 2020

“This is a beautiful fully equipped spacious cottage.”

We had a wonderful holiday, the cottage was exceptionally clean and beautifully designed. Every possible item that you would anticipate was present. We have already booked to go again !

- Mrs Boyle, July 2020

We look forward to seeing you again soon! Property Owner
Mrs Goacher July 2020

“We absolutely loved staying in this beautiful cottage.”

It was very comfortable and relaxing. The cottage had everything you needed. Very quiet location with access to lots of lovely towns nearby. Definitely be returning soon!

- Mrs Goacher, July 2020

We look forward to you returning soon! Manor Cottages Property Owner
Mrs Wilde July 2020

“We had a fabulous stay at the cottage.”

Everything was spotlessly clean. It’s in a beautiful quiet and peaceful little village with some amazing scenery and lovely walks on the doorstep not to mention a great pub with a fantastic garden and wonderful view. A beautiful home from home with all needs catered for. A nice information pack was provided too. Only thing missing was a visitors book that I always think is nice to have We would most Certainly return to this beautiful little gem.

- Mrs Wilde, July 2020

We are pleased to hear you had a fabulous stay at The Granary. It is a wonderful place to visit. We would love to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Mr Ayres March 2020

“The Granary is very well equipped with everything you need and plenty more.”

Great child/dog gate at the stairs to ensure unwanted guests don’t follow you to bed, I wish more cottages did this as I always bring my own. However it should be in the description as didn’t need to bring my own. Great location with a very friendly gastro pub just down the road which is very chilled. Off-road parking and small stoned garden area. We would definitely consider returning. We have used Sykes Holidays a couple of times and always had a great service.

- Mr Ayres, March 2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments for The Granary and we hope you return in the future, Property Owner
Mrs Selby November 2019

“The cottage was really lovely and very well equipped, in fact everything you could wish for in the kitchen .”

Lovely and quiet and within easy reach of all the other Cotswold villages. Would definitely revisit .

- Mrs Selby, November 2019

Thank you for your lovely comments on The Granary and we hope to welcome you back soon! Property Owner
Dr Lettis October 2019

“Beautiful cottage in picturesque village with lovely views.”

Very well equipped and beautifully furnished. Felt at home.

- Dr Lettis, October 2019
Dr Jolliffe October 2019

“Thank you for all the hard work getting the Wifi working.”

It needed a replacement router, probably because of a severe lightning storm the week before we arrived. Stuart was amazingly patient with a strange lady from Vodaphone and Amanda handled the office stuff with a smile evident from her voice. Lovely spot.

- Dr Jolliffe, October 2019
Mrs Batchelor September 2019

“Wow - a beautiful property, in an amazing location.”

Everything was of a high quality. Had a wonderful holiday and would recommend.

- Mrs Batchelor, September 2019
Mrs Moyle August 2019

“Lovely place,,would recommend”

- Mrs Moyle, August 2019
Mr Dunn August 2019

“Excellent cottage in a lovely quiet location”

- Mr Dunn, August 2019
Miss Mitton August 2019

“Had enjoyable stay found accommodation very clean and Presentable would recommend”

- Miss Mitton, August 2019
Mrs Ansell July 2019

“Excellent accommodation in a beautiful location, the only drawback was no WiFi ...”

Excellent accommodation in a beautiful location, the only drawback was no WiFi connection, the granary was clean, modern and extremely well equipped, highly recommend

- Mrs Ansell, July 2019
Mrs Parry July 2019

“The cottage was extremely well equipped and all fixtures and fittings were top of the range.”

The sitting out area was gravel so not really suitable for dogs.

- Mrs Parry, July 2019
Mrs Byers June 2019

“Fabulous accommodation in a beautiful part of the Cotswolds.”

The Granary was extremely well equipped and everything provided was of a high standard. The village was very picturesque and quiet. An ideal location for visiting the Cotswolds. We would definitely stay here again if we were holidaying in this area and would not hesitate to recommend the property to family and friends.

- Mrs Byers, June 2019
Gwynn April 2019

“The granary was exceptional.”

We felt at home stage away. The location was perfect and we were able to get to places easily. We all had a great time and can't wait to visit again

- Gwynn, April 2019
Mrs Dean April 2019

“The magnificent views from the lounge windows, the secluded and private outdoor sitting area .”

We did feel that the temperature of the hot water was a bit excessive. Two settees would have been nice as the settee was far more comfortable than the chairs.

- Mrs Dean, April 2019
Mrs Marshall April 2019

“The cottage was excellent in all respects.”

We have not previously been to a holiday cottage so well equipped.

- Mrs Marshall, April 2019
Mr Griffiths April 2019

“Be aware that there are no 2 pin shaver sockets - major ommission!”

Also more minor is the lack of soap holder in shower. Also be aware that the pub down the road is extortionatly priced. Super cottage, enjoyed our stay.

- Mr Griffiths, April 2019
Mrs Kirkpatrick November 2018

“We stayed at The Granary for five weeks when we just arrived into the UK.”

The Granary is such a beautiful cottage. The furnishings, interior design and finishing touches are very luxurious and of an exceptionally high standard. The views from the kitchen windows and living room windows upstairs are so beautiful. Set in a quiet location in Nether Westcote, but so close to Stow-On-The-Wold and Bourton-On-The-Water and not far from major shops at Witney, makes this cottage the perfect location for convenience. Also it is so wonderful to explore the local town of Burford. The kitchen has everything you could ever want, with the highest standard of equipment and utensils. We truly loved our stay at The Granary and will look forward to our next visit. The owners were so wonderful and provided us with the most amazing welcome basket, which was greatly appreciated. If we could rate higher than a 10 out of 10 we would. Anyone who choses to stay at The Granary will be very happy with their choice.

- Mrs Kirkpatrick, November 2018
Miss Deacon September 2018

“The cottage was really lovely and the owners had thought about everything possible to make staying there a lovely experience.”

The postcode was incorrect in the documentation emailed across to us, resulting in us ending up in a different village. When checking the documents again, we realised there were two very similar postcodes given at different bits on the letter with one letter different (looks like a typo as the letters appear next to each other on the keyboard).

- Miss Deacon, September 2018
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The property

The Granary is a typical Cotswolds property, that is very well suited to either a couples or a small family.

Located in the charming village of Nether Westcote, a village ideal for visiting the many honeypot places that this region is well known for - Burford, Stow on the Wold and Bourton on the Water and itself positioned in a glorious rural location.

Inside, the barn is an 'upside-down' home with the two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the ground floor, while upstairs is living area with great views across the village area plus a modern and stylish kitchen / diner.

That said, you may not do much cooking as the excellent Feathered Nest (pub) is a few hundred yards down the lane and one of the most popular pubs in the area - which enjoys spectacular views from the garden (http://www.thefeatherednestinn.co.uk) For those who like a little bit of exclusive shopping you can pop to Daylesford Organics in Kingham - one of the preeminent Cotswolds destinations!

Summary

Two bedrooms, 1 x super king size bed with ensuite shower room, WC and washbasin, 1 x king size (zip/link can be made up as twin beds if preferred) with ensuite bathroom with bath, handheld shower, WC and washbasin, both with hairdryers. Kitchen / Diner with dining table to seat 4 guests Living area with comfortable seating for 4, TV and freeview Cloakroom with WC and washbasin, washing machine and tumble dryer Enclosed garden to rear of property
Central heating
Kitchen/Diner fully equipped with electric oven and grill, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, A Breville One touch expresso/cappuccino machine, Nutribullet, Panasonic bread maker, dining table and chairs for four guests
Living Area has comfortable seating for four, with large curved 'Smart' TV with Netflix, Freeview channels, Amazon Alexa with Prime music
DVD player with a selection of DVDs This room enjoys spectacular views of the village and surrounding countryside
Bed linen and towels provided
BBQ, patio table and chairs
Pets welcome
Children Welcome
Cot & high Chair available
Wifi
Off-street parking for 3 cars
Pub 0.1 miles, shop 1.5 miles.

About the location

BURFORD

Swinbrook 3.3 miles; Little Barrington 3.4 miles; Minster Lovell 6.1 miles.

Burford is possibly one of, if not THE most famous of the Cotswolds' locations. With its medieval bridge, old stone houses and attractive Tudor and Georgian frontages, Burford is justifiably one of the most picturesque towns in England. Often referred to as the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds', the town was originally a fortified Anglo-Saxon ford which later grew to be an important regional crossroads and wealthy wool town. Located mid way between Oxford and Cheltenham (25 mins each away) it is a little haven of history and beauty that many come to fall in love with when they visit.

The 16th century Tolsey building, once the meeting place for medieval merchants, now houses The Tolsey Museum, a delightful local museum illustrating the town's social and industrial past. The church is stunning, a real gem architecturally with many interesting memorials charting some of Burford's great families. There is also the signature, on the baptisimal font, of Antony Sedley, one of the Levellers besieged in the church in 1649 - three of the ringleaders were executed by Oliver Cromwell's men in the churchyard. History awaits!

With little changing over the centuries, Burford is now very popular with visitors, both for its beauty and history but also for its shopping and antiques, and for the wide variety of places to eat, with restaurants, pubs and teashops. It is an ideal base for visiting The Cotswolds area as it is within easy driving distance of popular attractions such as Blenheim Palace, Sudley Castle, Warwick Castle and several National Trust Houses and Gardens. Bourton on the Water, Bibury, Cirencester and Stow on the Wold are all with 25 minutes from the property.

Please Note: Check-in time is 6PM, check-out time is 10AM.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We really enjoyed our stay at the Granary.”

“A beautiful cottage much larger than it appears from the outside in a small village with little other than an expensive pub.”

“We had a lovely time at The Granary, it's a super location with plenty of walking from the house and very comfortable.”

“The cottage was lovely but to say it had a deep clean due to COVID was a laugh - hair in the plug hole, moths & dead flies on window sills & floor, dust on skirtings, tops.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in The Cotswolds.”

“Lovely cottage, fabulous location, good walks.”

“We had a very nice stay at The Granary, in a beautiful peaceful location.”

“The Granary is absolutely gorgeous.”

“Tastefully decorated throughout, amazing amount of kitchen equipment, lovely views, wonderful location, would highly recommend.”

“This is a beautiful fully equipped spacious cottage.”

“We absolutely loved staying in this beautiful cottage.”

“We had a fabulous stay at the cottage.”

“The Granary is very well equipped with everything you need and plenty more.”

“The cottage was really lovely and very well equipped, in fact everything you could wish for in the kitchen .”

“Beautiful cottage in picturesque village with lovely views.”

“Thank you for all the hard work getting the Wifi working.”

“Wow - a beautiful property, in an amazing location.”

“Lovely place,,would recommend”

“Excellent cottage in a lovely quiet location”

“Had enjoyable stay found accommodation very clean and Presentable would recommend”

“Excellent accommodation in a beautiful location, the only drawback was no WiFi ...”

“The cottage was extremely well equipped and all fixtures and fittings were top of the range.”

“Fabulous accommodation in a beautiful part of the Cotswolds.”

“The granary was exceptional.”

“The magnificent views from the lounge windows, the secluded and private outdoor sitting area .”

“The cottage was excellent in all respects.”

“Be aware that there are no 2 pin shaver sockets - major ommission!”

“We stayed at The Granary for five weeks when we just arrived into the UK.”

“The cottage was really lovely and the owners had thought about everything possible to make staying there a lovely experience.”

The property

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About the location

BURFORD