The Malins

Lovely old house.

The outside space was nice and secure for dogs. Could do with a bit of updating. The showers were very slow and the toilets very noisy. Beds were very comfortable.

Enjoyed the accommodation, it is well situated and suitable for our needs

Marlins is a lovely place to stay with comfortable beds and sitting rooms a well equipped kitchen and a good secure garden for dogs and small children A fridge with milk and supply of tea coffee etc made a great welcome Blockley is a gorgeous Cotswolds village with a great shop and coffee, church and pubs and within striking distance of fabulous places to visit

Very comfortable and large accommodation.

Found difficult to find rear entrance initially. Hot water upstairs no real water pressure and showers not very warm

Overall we enjoyed the accommodation although there were a number of problems such as the toilet seat in the ground floor cloack/utility room being broken making it unusable for the ladies in our party.

Also the shower in room 3 or 4 would not drain correctly for the 1st 2 days

This is our 5th year at the Malins and once again we had the best time!

We are a party of 6 friends and we use this weekend as our Cristmas get together. Jane our host, was as always more than hospitable and made sure the house was decorated for Christmas for us, and Marie, the cleaner, does a fabulous job. We all had the most comfortable stay and have already booked for next year!

We had a wonderful stay at The Malins.

It is warm, comfortable, spacious and ideally situated for visiting the nearby villages and towns. The community run, well-stocked shop, cafeteria and restaurant are a short walk away as is the Great Western where we had an excellent Sunday roast. Jane is a lovely hostess and made us very welcome. Highly recommend a visit.

A very comfortable house which was fully equipped for all of our needs.

We really enjoyed having our meals in the large dining room, and the two lounges were very comfortable. Plenty of space for six people.

Very comfortable accommodation, if dated.

Plenty of room for 6 people and a dog, especially as it used to be a hotel and every room was ensuite. The shared toilet macerator between two of the rooms was loud and intrusive at night, but apart from that, the property was great. Not being a traditional Cotswold building, it lacked charm, and was a good walk from the centre on a housing estate, but had its own quirks but it met our needs for a weekend.

The cottage is in a lovely location, with plenty of options for walks and places to visit.

The cottage is well equipped with information on this. It is also well equipped with crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils and is plenty of room for 6 visitors. Heating was efficient and easy to use as were kitchen facilities, however the showers were disappointing with little water pressure.

Big and comfortable house.

Quiet, with very comfortable beds. Great location for seeing the Cotswolds with many different lovely places to visit within a 15 minute drive or so. Minor niggles were lights over the stove not working and low water pressure on a couple of the showers.

Spacious accommodation in a largely quiet and charming village neighbourhood.

The Mallins perfectly suited our needs with two labs in tow. It was especially good that we could close doors to whole sections of the house where we didn’t want them to go (sitting rooms and upstairs) - a feature that isn’t always easy to find in more modern house layouts. Another plus was enclosed front and rear gardens. Yes the facilities are a bit old as others have mentioned, there isn’t much water pressure in the showers and a smelly drain in the main bathroom (hubby reckons a u-bend fitting would solve the smell issue) but we were warm and comfortable, kitchen was well equipped and beds super comfy. Compared to other listings, we easily saved four figures on out 6 night rental too. Easy walking distance to the great local pub and cafe (excellent food) and well stocked community shop. We didn’t get to try the food at the hotel but heard several good reports. There’s a great dog walk from the doorstep - head left from the front door and follow Station Rd out of the village past the sports club to the public footpath. We saw (and heard!) lots of red deer during rutting season. Didn’t meet the owner but thanks to Jane and the housekeeper for a great holiday and for calling us promptly after we left so we could zip back and collect the bags we forgot!

The property is at a quiet location and good for accommodating large families.

There are 4 bedrooms upstairs with en-suites in them plus one bath outside. This is a very old house with very dated furnishings. We couldn’t get the stove running as it didn’t function as expected. Also there is a bad odour constantly emanating from the bath which spreads to the whole floor.

The Malins is a very comfortable house for 6 guests and having 3 en-suite bathrooms is very useful.

Having 2 sitting rooms was a bonus and very spacious dining room. The beds and bedding is excellent . The rooms were all spotless! The front garden is very quiet and lovely as a coffee or tea place. We visited The Crown for evening meal and Sunday lunch, everything was excellent and beautifully presented. The café is great for coffee and cake.

Very pleasant stay.

Property had all we required for our short stay.

A lovely place and clean.

There was a problem with the downstairs toilet, the seat holder was broken on one side and could be dangerous when just tying to sit down, otherwise now problems

We had a relaxing stay.

House is very well equipped and it was great for us four ladies to have a bathroom each. We had lunch in the front garden one day which was very peaceful. Would definitely stay again if returning to the area.

Ideal for four cramped for 6 adults n sitting room.

However good location for touring. . Local pub excellent

Great property, very spacious ideal for 3 generations, and great location, only marked down because of the showers.

As per previous reviews the showers are just a trickle of water, guessing there is a pressure issue. Had one problem crop up which was quickly dealt with, great stay.

The Malins was a great location for visiting other parts of the Cotswolds.

Very clean, well equipped and beds very comfy, although downstairs a little dated. Hallway carpet is stained and could do with replacing. Front of the property looks very picturesque with a beautiful garden, so on arrival we were surprised to find that the house backs onto a large housing estate. Not the village setting that the photos suggest. Plumbing/toilet flushing is loud. Neighbours were very noisy until late on our last night but the property is semi detached so not a lot that can be done there. Apart from this, it was a peaceful location to stay and a great base for exploring.

just returned from a lovely week at the malins.

there were six of us plus two dogs, the accomodation was spotlessly clean, spacious and extremely comfortable in a quiet location. we will definitely be returning

e had a lovely time at Malins.

The house is comfortable, very well equipped and very clean. The location was good for exploring the area. The only thing I could fin it meant d fault with was the fact the quilts are not big enough for the beds. Okay if you are not sharing a bed, but with a partner someone was always going to have a cold back. But apart from this I would recommend the property.

A lovely time was had by all property was spacious, comfortable and very warm also in a fantastic location for exploring the area

We found the Malins to be very clean, comfortable and well-equipped.

Both the owner and housekeeper were really nice and helpful, but in no way intrusive. Blockley is an ideal location to explore the Cotswolds, with plenty of places to visit nearby. The Malins is in a quiet location, with the pretty, older parts of the village just a short walk away. We had a really nice break visiting Moreton-In-Marsh, Broadway Tower, Bourton-on-the-Water and Chipping Camden.

We had a lovely week at The Malins, dog friendly with a lovely front garden and village green.

It was well placed to visit many places in the Cotswolds. It was a really quiet village which was great. The local Bistro next to the Coop had a great menu and was dog friendly. The property had two lounges, so one of us could watch TV in one room whilst the other could sit and read in the other lounge. Very comfortable accommodation. We would happily recommend The Malins.

We had a great week at The Malins.

The house is lovely and very clean and comfortable. A great location for exploring the Cotswolds.

Ideal setting for our little gathering

Everything was perfect for our stay away with the family.

Lovely and clean, plenty of room for 6 of us, plus the dog. The dining room is amazing for the group of us to sit and enjoy our meals together. Information and instructions were easy to follow and Jane was very responsive to any questions we had whilst on site. Great location for exploring the wider area.

No tv in 2 bedrooms as advertised Every thing else as described

This property was in a great location for exploring the Cotswolds.

It was very clean and very well equipped, it suited our needs perfectly. Very comforting to have a contact number for the owner in case of any problems (but there weren't any) Thank you for the shortbread, that was a nice touch :) Regards Carol

We had a wonderful time at The Malins; smashing quirky property and very clean and well presented.

Very comfortable beds. Lots of games to play, some of which we had not encountered before. We loved eating in the grand dining room and playing games in the little snug. Having cat treats left out for Wilbur our cat on arrival was a sweet touch.

How nice to stay somewhere which only has positives!

Clean, bright, well equipped and spacious. We were 3 friends travelling together so it was a real treat to have 3 ensuite bedrooms. The host was friendly and helpful which we appreciated too. The Malins is a great base to explore the Cotswolds with loads of great places to visit nearby including Broadway Tower & Batsford Arboretum . We enjoyed a 1.5 hour easy circular walk from the village & ended up at The Great Western Arms for a tasty Sunday lunch!

We really enjoyed our stay.

Thank you.

Our 3rd annual trip to the malins and as ever, we had a great stay.

There is everything and more that you need here and the cleanliness is second to none. Also, the owner is super friendly and on hand if you need her. Happy to say we've already booked for next November!

Thoroughly enjoyable holiday.

4 adults and 5 toilets! Well stocked kitchen we could have cooked a Sunday Roast. Had to contact Jane, but she got back to us so promptly and even came round as we were being a bit thick about the child lock on the hob. Everything was perfect.

It's a good base for visiting the area, the accommodation was clean and tidy and in a peaceful area.

I did have difficulty finding the way in when first arriving so perhaps more detailed instructions on how to get to the parking area.

Good cottage.

Many thanks

Had a great stay.

The house was very clean, extremely comfortable and in a great location to visit beautiful areas of the Cotswolds. Three double en-suite bedrooms were ideal for three friends. Very pleased!

This is a very spacious well equipped property.

It was clean and comfortable. There is an issue with the lock on the front door which was very difficult to lock/unlock so that needs fixing.

We were very pleased with the Malins, property was lovely in a lovely location.

The owner was so very helpful and had several suggestions for us about the village and walks near the Malins. She was a very nice and friendly person that made us feel very welcome to the property. We throughly enjoyed our stay at the property and would recommend this property highly. Thank you for everything to the owner.

It is a large house with all the facilities needed.

Ideal for a family. Well located with lots of good walks from and around the village of Blockley

A relaxing stay, with the Cotswolds on your doorstep!

The Malins was a pleasant stay, very clean, comfy beds and well equipped - although a little dated (tiny poorly positioned tvs in bedrooms) and internal doors needing attention. The garden areas could have been freshened/tidied up too.. overall a lovely stay. Thank you! :-)

What an excellent place to stay to tour the Cotswold.

The house was very clean and comfortable, with two sitting rooms, large dining room with a lovely large dining table, nice size kitchen, utility room and three ensuite bathrooms. The beds were very comfortable and the bedrooms a good size. This property was the best equipped holiday place we had ever stayed in. I even had a little torch in my bedside table. It has a lovely garden at the front where we sat and drank the 4pm wine. It was a lovely place to stay and we felt very relaxed staying there. Added to all this, Blockley was an ideal central place to tour the Cotswold, with all the main attractions and places within easy reach. We had a great holiday.

Very comfortable and well furnished property.

Well equiped kitchen and utilities.A most accommodating property.

A lovely property with all the amenities you would want!

Very clean - and all as described on the website! Would definitely recommend to anyone

The Malins is a well equipped and very comfortable cottage in an excellent location for exploring the Cotswolds.

A lovely large house on the edge of town, with easy access to surrounding areas.

House perfectly large enough for 6 x guests. Fully equipped kitchen and well appointed rooms. The beds were lovely and comfortable !! Recommended and great value for money!! Thank you for a great stay.

This was our 3rd visit to the Malins and it's definitely not going to be our last!

This is such a comfortable place to make a base for your time away, with lots of fun things to do nearby. The house itself is lovely and roomy and has everything you'd need and we sleep so well whenever we come here. The lovely owner Jane is always on hand should you need her and nothing is too much trouble. All in all, you won't be disappointed!!!!

Warm(it was a very cold spell) and very comfortable house the only issue we had was with the dishwasher but in fairness we did not report this till we left.

The kitchen was well equipped and the whole house was spotlessly clean. The house is not as rurally positioned as the photos suggested but it is a quiet location and the village is delightful.

The inside of property was very clean and the kitchen was well equipped.

Blockley is a beautiful village. However, there were a few issues with the cottage. On arrival the front garden had not been cleared of dog poo, but the owner was quick to sort this out when we raised it - but this should be checked before guests arrive. The dishwasher was broken for half of our stay, which was a shame (as we specifically choose places with dishwashers). There are some maintenance issues at the property and it generally needed a bit of TLC: e.g. loose sockets in the king bedroom, the shower in double room had poor power, very poor drainage and temperature control - the shower tray overtopped with water on one occasion. The toilet seat in the utility room needs fixing back on as it has come loose. Curtains don't shut in some of the rooms - and given how cold it was during our stay it would have been good to be able to close them to keep in more warmth. The gutters near the patio need cleaning out - water gushes over the top when it's raining. No comments on the twin bedroom as we didn't use it. Other things for guests to be aware of: the twin and double bathrooms have macerators which can be noisy. When you turn on the bathroom light (in the double room) it also turns on a main light in the bedroom. The property is located on a housing estate away from the older part of the village.

great location very comfortable and clean although their were neighbours it was as quiet as being in the countryside every one we met were very friendly and helpful would definitely stay again if staying in the Cotswolds full compliments to the lady owner thank you

This was our second time visiting the Malins and once again it didn't disappoint.

We wanted for nothing and Jane was on hand to assist should we have. The house is perfect for our needs and we love it so much we've already booked for next year! We came home relaxed and happy, what more could you ask for?!

Fabulous stay!

Plenty of room and very comfortable. We would thoroughly recommend.

It was wonderful I would go back tomorrow .

Was made so welcome.Thankyou hope to see you again .Val x

We really enjoyed our stay at The Malins.

This is a lovely big property, with good parking space and an enclosed backyard (ideal for our dogs). Cleanliness: 10+!!! The kitchen is well accessorized, perfect if you want to cook at home. There is a family bathroom with a bath (we used it for our toddler). The Malins is in a strategic location, very easy to reach the nearby villages (including Bourton-on-the-water). Also there is a lovely cafe in walking distance. The owner lives nearby and was very lovely and helpful.

We had a wonderful week of holiday fun at The Malins.

It was clean and tidy and all 3 bedrooms were appreciated with comfortable beds and en-suite shower rooms. The location, although on a housing estate, was quiet and safe with easy access to walks from the door and short drives to many picturesque Cotswolds villages. There are minor improvements that could be completed to make this a wonderful holiday accommodation as the property is beginning to look a little dated but this did not spoil our enjoyment of staying at The Malins.

Had a great holiday owner very help ful when we needed her also gave great advice on places to visit thanks a lot .

This is a lovely cottage - in a lovely village we came for a writing retreat and got a lot done and would come again.

Beds and sofas were comfy however the plumbing was old and noisy and most of showers upstairs were very iffy and it got cold in th middle of the day and afternoon

A holiday with our two friends and our dog.

There was nothing more that we needed it was a real home from home holiday with a friendly non intrusive owner nearby. A good position to visit other areas, with Moreton on the Marsh ten minutes away. We stayed for a week and definitely recommend The Malins.

Very nice accommodation.

Well equipped. Great having a bathroom in each room. Nicely located to explore the lovely villages in the Cotswolds.

Owner very attentive but property is becoming worn and needs work.

Decoration needs attention, as does some sockets which as hard to turn on/off. Old sockets have faceplates missing or hanging. Working clock Inna living room would have been useful and mirror in main bathroom. Heating and hot water noisy especially in biggest bedroom where tank is located. Had to turn off overnight. Also does not get very warm. Plenty of rads but they don't get hot. This is a semi detached, and neighbours were noisy when we stayed. Rear entrance had unfinished plaster work where access made to owners connected residence.

The Malins had everything and more than we could have wanted or needed for our stay, we felt at home straight away and communication with the owner was second to none!

Would definately stay here again and we are already planning to do so!

We have just returned from the Malins and had a really good experience.

Everyone enjoyed their holiday. A very spacious holiday home, we enjoyed having a space for quiet activities such as making jigsaw puzzles and the separate TV lounge. The dining room was a fantastic size, big enough for our home cooked meals. The toilets in two rooms are noisy, but we didn't flush these at night, there was no smell, although I did bring toilet cleaner just incase. The comments in previous reviews are off putting and unfair. The property was clean and perfect if you want a centrally located and a spacious holiday home. Having en-suite facilities for an entirely adult party is a real bonus. I would request the following items are added to the kitchen a whisk, a sieve, scales and beer or squash glasses. Thank you to the owners who communicated with us but we never met.

Really comfortable, good to have en-suite bedrooms.

Good room decorations, thoroughly enjoyed the stay.

The cottage was very clean and comfortable.

Plenty of space and had everything we wanted. A great base for a visit to the Cotswolds.

The property is large and comfortable and immaculately clean which is really important during these times.

Bedding and towels fresh and clean too. Yes the plumbing especially two of the toilets were very noisy and some of the furnishings are old and dated so you wouldn’t choose here if you wanted modern and contemporary but it is a pleasant space to relax and It is spacious with everything you need, from good WiFi to all the little extras in the kitchen so you don’t need to bring them from home. Jane is nearby if needed but she doesn’t impose on your stay. The position of the property is fantastic. There is a very good cafe in the village and a pub that serves very good food, all within walking distance. Also The Malins is very central to explore all that the beautiful Cotswolds villages have to offer.

Yes we would recommend friends to this property, had all we needed to enjoy our stay & is very central to take in many delights that the Cotswolds has to offer, Jane the owner was very helpful throughout our stay.

The cottage was in need of a proper deep clean and refurbishment.

Lights not working. Dust in corners. Broken tiles. Door handles falling off. Bedroom doors need replacing. Kitchen cupboards in a muddle and no space for food storage. Carpet old and faded. Too many cheap knicknacks etc. Outside furniture broken and space neglected However in terms of space it is good Overall not worth the money paid and not up to Sykes usual standard

Was really surprised about where it was located.

The picture did not show it adjoining an estate. The toilets were very noisy to the point they rumbled for a while after flushing and coukd be heard all over the house . Darent flush them on a night as you didn't want to wake people...Spiders and cobwebs in the corners of most rooms. Doors were vicious when closing.. slammed because fire doors I'm assuming. Place was tired.. carpets worn on stairs shower cubicles tired... needs some TLC . I paid too much for my stay here. The write up needs to include details of the location and details stating two of the toilets were macerators. Location for the cotswolds was good and beds clean however I felt I was overcharged for my holiday in this accommodation......

Good location with lots to see and do in the area.

The clever external marketing photos gave the expectation of a much older and more characterful property. However, the whole property was quite sad and tired and in desperate need of a good clean - this was very worrying given the current issues with Covid and the need for good hygiene/infection control measures. The property would definitely benefit from a full top to bottom refurb - the plumbing in particular was prone to being very noisy and required the macerating toilets to be turned off at night. It is what used to be called "cheap and cheerful" however sadly it was neither of these things and certainly, in my opinion, not worth the weekly rate we were charged.

House was perfect for us , and so nice that we could take our pet.

Roxie with us . Considering other doggies had stayed there there was no smell Of other pets . The house was spacious and comfortable . Having two living rooms meant that if you wanted a quiet read or space you could sit in a comfortable lounge . We recommend the Malins highly . And like Arnold says " we will be back .

The house is lovely and has great potential its clean we loved the house but sadly upstairs bedroom doors are very heavy so be careful with pets and small children because they could possibly cause damage.

(must be the old fire doors when it was used as a B&B) i suggest whilst its being used as a whole house rental that something be done with those heavy doors. Horrible Intermittent poo smell even when loo had not been used upstairs and downstairs. Very damp smell in laundry room too. If those issues are addressed then its a great house. We do feel we should be compensated because of the doors and horrible smells. Hopefully we will hear off the owner regarding this soon, when cottages.co.uk has contacted the owner.

Fantastic property in a good location beautiful part of the world.

Well equipped and met with all our expectations.

This is a lovely property, in a lovely location.

Communications from the owner were also excellent when any issues did arise. I would point out that it is still essentially set up as a B&B, so be aware that bedroom doors have stiff self closures, but that is a small negative against the fact that the bedroom and general facilities were plentiful. The only other negatives were poor mobile reception and some slight damp smells from a couple of the bedroom en suites. Everything else required for a great family break was on hand, for example, the washer dryer helped to ensure that walking clothes could be refreshed, regardless of the weather. The locality was very pleasant, and walks from the property were numerous and well detailed within the information pack. We all enjoyed the Heart of England trail, from the property, and walks a short drive away at Dovers Hill and Broadway tower. Moreton in the marsh provided shops and pubs (would recommend the Sunday kunch at the Redesdale arms), and the Blockley pub was also good, and only a short walk up the hill.

A beautiful comfortable property that felt like home as soon as we walked in.

The property had all that we could want for and more. Bedrooms were all clean and well presented and the study was a cosy retreat. The village itself was unbelievably beautiful with an excellent village shop and fantastic village cafe / restaurant. Playpark and local woods proved very popular with the children, and the local walks and scenery provided for a perfect break. The house is well situated for touring The Cotswolds and we were able to visit Blenheim, Bladen, Bourton on the water, Broadway and much more. A fantastic holiday, we hope to return to The Malins soon.

Bedspreads missing from bedrooms, dirt and dust underneath sofas in TV lounge, dishwasher not clean glasses properly even with additional rinse aid, the general status of the property did not match the pictures on the website.

cleanliness was a concern especially given the current covid situation. The information booklet was not available on arrival.