The Clock Tower

Our stay in this cottage was a perfect vacation.

It was quiet. The kitchen is fully equipped, the washer and dryer are a great amenity, and the beds and bedding were comfortable. We had a small maintenance issue on our first night, and it was addressed immediately. 5 stars!

This is an excellent property, very well presented, comfortable and has everything required.

Both the owners and the property manager were very kind and helpful when my wife became sick during our stay. We are very grateful for their support

Excellent facilities with an instant response to the small problems that occurred during our stay.

It took us until midweek to discover the central heating override, which we used on the cold evenings. We used the satnav to find the property instead of the written instructions, which led us onto a single‑track road on the wrong side of town. It would be wise to warn guests to ignore satnav.

Lovely secluded property offering a very good degree of comfort.

Located in a private location in a pretty village with loads of local amenities including 3 pubs, cafe, fish and chip shop and walks galore. Its also handy for all the Cotswolds and Gloucester tourist attractions including the Cotswolds Lakes which is almost on the doorstep. Would be more than happy to book again.

We very much appreciate the owners flexibility with dates booking Saturday to Saturday which enabled us to attend a local Friday wedding.

The cottage was comfortable and homely. Previous reviews mentioned the lack of essentials such as washing up liquid, wc rolls, etc yet these were all present for our visit. We suspect the cleaning may have been done a few days prior as there were cobwebs in most rooms yet not uncommon in a country location in hot weather. The head height in the shower was also mentioned in previous reviews yet we found the low head height immediately outside the shower more challenging with the shower housed effectively housed in a cupboard. The location was great and ideal for visiting Bath, Stroud, Cirencester, Highgrove and Tetbury, Westonbirt House Gardens. We found the shared entry zapper and key, landing wardrobe, lack of bedroom wall hooks/storage trickier being 2 couples yet appreciate such wouldn't bother families. Overall, a lovely week which enabled us to attend a fabulous Cotswold wedding.

We had a lovely time staying at the Clock Tower.

It was very clean, quiet and provided all the facilities we needed.

The owner and caretakers were lovely and the quality of the beds and towels were very good, slept well.

Very good detail about how to get there and the security with the fob and key. There were a number of little issues nothing to complain about, that we sorted ourselves but it would be nice to put these in place for future guests. 1. The cutlery tray is invisible to the eye as it looks like the back of the drawer may need to be labelled. We had to ring for advice where the cutlery was. 2. There was no hot water, when we checked the boiler there was no pressure, we had to re pressurise it. Then all was ok. 3. No basics - no toilet roll holder, no washing up liquid or dishcloth, no bin liners, the mugs were very stained and they need a good bleach. Luckily there were 4 new ones so we used those. 4. On the last morning the shower tray over flowed, luckily there was a towel there and soaked up the water which I cleaned it all up and left the towel in the shower unit. 5. Some things in general need a little TLC. When we left that morning sorry there was no one around to tell. I also need to apologise as we forgot to empty the main waste bin. We did have a lovely time in the Cotswolds and if we did come back again we would be happy to stay at The Clock Tower again Thank you for having us.

Information on the property was hidden in a drawer in the lounge.

it needs to be on show on the kitchen table as soon as you walk in.

Large comfortable beds, pleasant lounge, modern kitchen with utility room, good location.

Only downside was a very small shower which a 6ft adult could get into but barely move; the shower over the bath was effective but no screen or shower curtain meant that water went everywhere with a danger of slipping and we were reluctant to use it. We liked the cottage but are put off returning by the shower facilities.

My friend and I had a wonderful week in this beautiful holiday cottage.

Despite the bad weather, we had a wonderful stay. A lovely and comfortable place to come back to after a busy day of sightseeing. It is a very good base for exploring the Cotswolds and the beautiful cities of Oxford and Bath are within easy reach. We had a good time and highly recommend this cottage.

Even had the weather been overcast (it was sunny) the situation and surroundings of the Clock Tower would have been uplifting and delightful; the interior is all you would expect from seeing the approaches to the property and the comfort and cleanliness could not be faulted.

Our difficulty with the gate-entry system was more my incompetence than it's complexity and I'm certain you will succeed easily but if not just call the listed number and the very friendly lady-owner will admit you.

Gorgeous property in a lovely location.

Only downside shower is slightly on the snug side. Lovely walks from the cottage, 2 pubs in 5 minute walk. We had a really lovely stay and will be returning in the future.

There were only 4 knifes for 4 people so if you use the dishwasser you havent got enough.

The fridge was missing a glass plate so we had to put everything on top of eachother and the little freezer was full of ice so limitied space.There were also a lot of spiders and cobwebs so not thoroughly cleaned before our arrival. We couln't not find the Bbq.These are just some small remarks but generally we had a very nice stay at the cottage it was a very cosy cottage good beds and very nice furnished in a very quiet and beautiful area.Just a walk away from the pubs Family from Belgium

Had a nice couple of weeks staying at the clock house.

Only issues were one shower so small we didn't use it after the first day we used the bath . Surprised to receive a email saying I'd broken the key fob , and will be charged for it .when I arrived the first week the key fob was already broken and was in the key safe separate to the key .so whoever put the key and fob there would have known was already broken. I didn't get a reply to this issue either. On hearing this shocking news I looked around the cottage because I didn't wish to be charged for other things that had nothing to do with me . So I noted some things and sent an email back to Sykes cottages. There is a water stain on the kitchen ceiling,the kitchen light doesn't work and whoever was in the weekend between my stay left a note about a broken shower part .

The cottage was very cosy & well equipt and very convenient for lots of places to visit.

The only downside was the shower which was extremely small to say the least & the shower door not closing properly in the centre made it even smaller. Wonder why the main bathroom only had a hand held shower in the bath as loads of room to put a shower cubicle. We would have rated with 5 stars but lost one because of the shower. Also would be slighly hesitant to recommend to friends because of the shower. That all being said we loved the cottage & village.

We had a lovely 3-night stay at the Clock Tower and found everything to be perfect.

The cottage was spotless, and it is a great base to explore the Cotswolds. Hope to return again soon.

The only real comment is regarding the key collection.

In the information given it states that the key safe is below the gate control. When we arrived it was pouring with rain and this may have contributed, but it was not clear to me how to open the gates. There is no reference that there is a fob with the key to open the gates. Maybe a small point, but I got soaked! Overall a lovely property in a lovely location with easy access to two pubs that had excellent food. We will be back

We enjoyed our stay, it was peaceful and the location was very good.

It was a good place to visit the surrounding area and visit relatives further up in the county.

We had a lovely time.

The cottage served as home base for many day trips, it is perfectly centrally located. We even managed to walk down to The George Inn a few nights and enjoyed the food and drinks. We will definitely stay at the Clock Tower again.

We had a lovely week at The Clocktower.

The skylight in our bedroom meant i could lie back and look at the stars. The walk into South Cerney, along the Bow Wow lane was idyllic, with the river and weeping Willows. We had good meals at The Eliot Arms in South Cerney and the Greyhound in Siddington. Lovely walks from the cottage especially the footpath to Siddington. A great week and we hope to revisit.

Warm and comfortable, especially the bed.

Couldn’t fault the privacy of the setting. A cafetière would be a welcome addition to the kitchen. Loved exploring nearby Cirencester with its markets and hidden courtyards.

Had a great time, the property was really nicely decorated for Christmas the area was lovely and the property lovely and warm without even putting the fire on.

Lovely place to stay with walks from the doorstep.

Shops and pub within walking distance. Have been here for the last 2 years being in a secluded/private area where you can relax and wind down.

A lovely, private and quiet property in a great location.

The only very minor issues were that the parking instructions emailed were misleading resulting in being asked to move the car (very politely) by another resident, and coffee pods, dishwasher tabs and washing machine pods were not supplied as stated in the in property paperwork. Overall a very enjoyable and relaxing stay.

You need some sort of shelf to put all your bathroom accessories on

The cottage has a nice kitchen and living room.

However, it is let down by the bathroom facilities. The shower is tiny. If you are 5.10 like me, or 6.2 like my husband, then you are really going to struggle. You can’t turn sideways, you bump your elbows, there’s nowhere to put your shampoo/ shower gel other than in the shower tray and there’s no room to bend down and pick them up. It’s really claustrophobic. Unfortunately the bath in the other bathroom has a shower head for washing your hair, but no shower curtain so you can’t use that as a shower.

We really enjoyed our stay and thought the cottage was great.

Re the "Facilities" section this is just a niggle - there was no shaver socket in either of the bathrooms which we would have like to use for recharging electric toothbrushes. We were OK as we got hold of a 2-pin to 3-pin adaptor plug. The kitchen was well supplied and the beds were very comfortable. It was very good having so many footpaths nearby especially ones that led to pubs!

The property was just what we wanted for a week in February in the South Cotswolds .

A lovely cosy cottage to return to after a day exploring / walking in the Cotswolds

We loved our Christmas at Clock Tower, it was beautiful, atmospheric and cosy - a really special place.

It was very comfortable and clean and plenty of space for the four of us. (I'd ensure getting accurate instructions for getting the key from the key safe as it was a little unclear, and for the name on the external gate / wall to look out for.)

The Clock Tower is a lovely place to stay - very comfortable and set in a beautiful area with walks on your doorstep and well-placed to explore the Cotswolds.

I would recommend it as a place to stay and return again.

This was a great place to stay.

Very private and loved the garden to sit in. We will be visiting again in the future. Plenty of walks from the front door. Only one small thing for me it needed a better vacuum, maybe a good quality cordless would be good, the one supplied had no suction and it wouldn’t pick up fluff on the carpet.

The Clock Tower is a very lovely cottage located in heart of the village of South Cerney.

We were very comfortable and the few problems of things listed being missing or broken that arose were quickly dealt with by the owner. The beds and sitting room furniture were all comfortable, the kitchen equipped for simple cooking and the washing machine and drier were easy to use. The fridge/freezer was very small for storing food and cooling drinks for four adults - COVID is still impacting on eating out so it would be good to see this facility improved. There are lovely walks from the house, a good choice of small shops in the village, an excellent Indian takeaway and fish and chip shop and several pubs. It is a cottage we would both return to and recommend for its comfort and location.

Overall, a fabulous property in a lovely village.

Just a few minor niggles: no keys in key safe on arrival; unable to get through to Sykes as significantly high number of callers that Fri evening; had to ring the property owner in the end to request access; very unsatisfactory and not fair on the owner; luckily they lived locally and we only had a few minutes to wait; even more unacceptable given check-in time is now 6pm (even with the Covid context, this is very late) No coffee machine or washing machine capsules even thought the information in the cottage stated these would be provided A grater would have been useful in the kitchen A welcome pack (only 1/2 pint of milk in the fridge) would have been appreciated The kitchen knives either need sharpening or renewing The key fob didn't work throughout our stay Property clean, well stocked with kitchen and other items, good quality furnishings

This property was located in a lovely peaceful part of the village.

Plenty of cutlery and crockery and cooking pans etc for home cooking a meal during these COVID times. We took the opportunity to walk from the property all around the area which was delightful as well as driving to a few other villages. A very pleasant stay all round

The Clock Tower is a delightful cottage in a lovely part of England.

It is well-appointed, with a good kitchen, a comfortable living room, and relaxing ensuite bedrooms. The surrounding area is quiet and the garden a lovely, private suntrap. The owners were very helpful and friendly. We had a lovely stay and hope to revisit sometime.

The most comfortable beds we have ever slept in and the house is well furnished.

No coffee pods supplied for the nespresso machine so be sure to take your own, otherwise the kitchen is well equipped. Had a bit of a hiccup when we arrived but this was soon sorted with the owners to whom we thank enormously. Would definitely recommend a stay here.

Lovely location, quiet yet a charming short walk to the village centre.

The owner was welcoming and helpful and the cottage well-presented and clean. Kitchen was well-equipped and the cottage very warm (didn't use the wood-burner). One big improvement would be to put up hooks for coats and further hooks in the utility room for wet coats etc. The village was friendly with local shops, post office and fish and chip shop. Pubs within walking distance.

Beautifully finished property in a peaceful tranquil locations within a short stroll of the village centre , pubs, river walks.

Cirencester is a 10 min drive and it was the perfect base to explore the Cotswolds. We had such a lovely time staying here with our two children age 4 and 6.

The Clocktower is a wonderful cottage in a beautiful location.

It was absolutely perfect for our holiday and severed as a fantastic base to explore the beautiful Cotswolds. Thank you

A charming spacious cottage in a fabulous private setting.

Very comfortable & warm. We did have to ask for kindling & logs to light the fire but this came almost straight away. Would have no hesitation in re booking this cottage again if returning to this area.

We couldn’t of asked for a better cottage to stay in.

It’s was so clean and tidy. The beds were very comfortable and lovely grounds. We will definitely return.

Despite the weather we had a lovely break.

The owners were very welcoming and sorted out the gate code problem when we arrived (we were given wrong code) very quickly. A very peaceful location in a nice village with a very good pub - The Eliot Arms and a useful local Co-op.

Delightful cottage in lovely situation with lots to see and do in the surrounding areas.

Highly recommended.