Park Bothy

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Mr Homewood
March 2020

“In waht turned out to be very difficult circumstances over the last few days as news of the coronovirus escalated it was lovely to be able to stay somewhere with such a high level of accommodation and clean as well.”

On the first day I had some problems with the oven, but the owner was over like a shot to assist. I would definitely go back there. Such a lovely part of the world, and the location of the accommodation was right in the middle of it.

On the first day I had some problems with the oven, but the owner was over like a shot to assist. I would definitely go back there. Such a lovely part of the world, and the location of the accommodation was right in the middle of it.
Mr Vaughan November 2019

“The cottage its self was OK, the location however is terrible.”

I understand that's no reflection of the cottage but I feel more could have been done prior to our stay to warn/advise on just how remote the location was. We researched the location online but getting a feel for the lack of taxis, buses and general public services is something you really don't find until you're there. What we did receive prior to our stay was lots of "if you need help then please ask" and "don't suffer in silence, we're here to help you" kind of thing. This obviously gave me the impression that people would actually help me should I have needed it. After struggling to find public transport we sought help via the overly 'we WILL help you' email to find a taxi. I got a response along the lines of 'yeah I know bloke, he's near you'. We contacted this nearby man who said he might be able to taxi us and he'd let us know. Nearby Taxi man, never got back to us and so I returned to the handy 'we will most certainly help you' email asking if there was anymore taxis or alternative transport available. I guess not getting back to people must be a good bit of Cotswold banter as this email was also ignored. I get it's a remote area, and I understand that public transport in the area may be limited but what I have no understanding for is poor customer service. To just not reply, I think is terrible especially after receiving an email encouraging to ask for help. Once again, the cottage was OK, not amazing but OK but poor customer service has overshadowed the whole experience for me and based on my experience, I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone.

We are sorry to hear that the location of Park Bothy did not meet your expectations, we have changed the distances of the local facilities. Here at Manor Cottages we take all feedback very seriously and we apologise for the poor service you received. This will be investigated and we will take appropriate action to ensure this does not happen in the future. Manor Cottages Owner relations
Miss Bennett October 2019

“A lovely little cottage, perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds.”

Very thoughtfully laid out with everything you need. There is also a full size freezer even though the details said there isn’t - which is a very handy addition. Very private location, peaceful and a perfect place for romantic weekend. Thanks for a great holiday.
Miss Evans October 2019

“The cottage was one of the best places we have ever stayed.”

It was the first time we have been to the cotswolds and the cottage made our experience amazing! The location was perfect as your not fair from many places and was very easy to find. The cottage itself was just beautiful and modern! We hired the hot tub and that was just bliss to end the days on. We can’t thank you for an amazing holiday! We shall definitely be back and recommend! Totally fallen in love with the cottage and the cotswolds. Thank you again for a lovely time in your cottage
Ms Miller October 2019

“Beautiful cottage.”

Stylish and comfortable. Hot tub was amazing. Owners have taken great care to ensure everything is ready for you as you arrive. All essential supplies in the cottage including hand wash, towels, dishwasher tabs, coffee, tea, fresh milk, fine biscuits, logs, kindling, matches. Very well equipped with kitchen items, including electric whisks, rolling pin etc. Will definitely return - a perfect hideaway retreat. Couldn’t fault. The only thing that would improve it slightly would be a country pub within walking distance. Nearest pub I found was 3 miles. Otherwise a perfect break - thank you. I had an issue after leaving with something I had forgotten and Sykes were incredibly helpful too and went out of their way to ensure the problem was resolved. Would highly recommend both park bothy and Sykes cottages

Very pleased to hear that you had such a lovely stay at Park Bothy. There is a lovely local restaurant less than 1.5m away called ' The Hangar' in Upper Rissington. We have been there and enjoyed it very much. Owner relations
Mrs Rosser September 2019

“A great base for exploring the surrounding area and a very comfortable home to come back to.”

A great addition would be some games (scrabble, cards etc). We really enjoyed our weekend at Park Bothy

Thank you for your feedback and pleased you had a lovely stay. We will look at your suggestions. Owner relations
Mrs Atherley September 2019

“The cottage is a perfect home from home ❤️”
Mr Elcomb September 2019

“What a place to stay!”

Lovely and quiet with plenty of space. Everything you require is here and if you shop at the Tesco 10mins away, you will have no need to go out. Close enough to Cotswolds and plenty to see. The place is warm, friendly and decorated beautifully throughout. Tv with internet and app for Netflix was great, the Jacuzzi was relaxing. On arrival everything is made up, even with milk in the fridge! Great place to stay down to the tiny details. Would recommend and will be booking a revisit next year. Thank you so very much
Mrs Cotton September 2019

“We were surprised not to find a visitors book -first cottage we have stayed in where there has not been one.”

Could have done with a rubber mat in the shower, as it was a bit slippery. Recycling info was rather confusing - council info left in the cottage did not tally with the various containers outside. Shame about the smell from the animal feeds manufacturer next door !! It would rather spoil the pleasure of using the hot tub. Those points aside it was a lovely comfortable cottage, very spacious and in a very convenient location. (If you decide to publish this feedback, you may wish to edit out comment about the smell!)

Thank you for your comments, we welcome feedback so that we can try to improve the experience for our guests during their stay. 1) There is a visitors book in the cottage, we would encourage guests to let us know if they do not have anything they require or think should be there during their stay so that we can ensure it is provided. 2) We will review the shower / mat arrangements. 3) We will double check that instructions on the bins are clear, the council instructions stating which type of waste to put in each bin are provided, food waste goes into the two caddies and plastic and glass bins are all labelled. 4) There is not an animal feed manufacturer next door, there is a small farm shop selling bagged animal feeds, haylage and straw. There is a working farm next door and at times there may be country smells from muck spreading or similar, these activities should be for a very short period of time and we are sorry if the timing of this impacted on your enjoyment of the hot tub during your stay. Thank you for your other comments we are really pleased you found the cottage comfortable and enjoyed the location. Owner relations
Ms Howarth-Hall September 2019

“We loved our stay here.”

The home had absolutely everything we needed for our stay, the kitchen was well equipped and we loved there was milk on arrival for a brew. The decor is lovely and good quality, the hot tub was a nice extra and having extra towels for this were good to have. It is in a good location for getting to places and then quiet for relaxing. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend and go back again!
Mrs Brackenbury August 2019

“We arrived after a long , but trouble free journey and once in the location of the accommodation , proceeded to follow the detailed instructions sent by yourselves which we received with all holiday confirmation/ documentation.”

Unfortunately, it took us an extra 50 minutes to find the exact location. The instructions were detailed but wording extremely misleading ...i.e quotes the property is situated on a lane ? We therefore went down many lanes leading to either nowhere, farms or remote areas. It is clearly not a ‘ lane’ but a proper road. We had been in the correct loacation so many times , and bypassed it. If the instructions had stated that the property was simply located ADJACENT to Phipps feeds and OPPOSITE JB Auto Services, that would have been simply perfect and saved an awful lot of uneccessary mileage and frustration. First impressions are very important and we were disappointed to see that the door and window frames were covered in dust and cobwebs ( these had clearly not been brushed over for some weeks ) and all light fittings and Venetian blinds were VERY, VERY dusty. ( I did take photos as evidence if required ) Such a shame , as this shows such poor attention to detail from the cleaners. Not what one would expect when paying a premium for the property. It was extremely hot and stuffy in the property , even with windows and doors open , and although there was one very small fan provided in the bedroom, this was not ‘man’ enough . For extra comfort, especially at night , we purchased a large tower fan which was much needed. In the absence of air con, ceiling fans would have been an excellent addition and much appreciated ! The pillows were too soft for our comfort and no extras provided . To conclude , the property is in a fantastic location , and very well placed as a base for visiting other areas of interest . It has been built to a high standard and was very well appointed and the hot tub a valuable addition. Hopefully, our comments will be noted in an effort to make a few small improvements and adjustments for future guests.

Thank you for your feedback on your stay at The Bothy. We apologise that you found the property very difficult to find, and have taken your suggestions on-board and updated the driving directions. We have put checks in place to ensure the cleanliness is to the highest possible standard. We are looking into your other comments to ensure we provide the best possible environment for future guests. Owner relations
Mrs Binder August 2019

“We felt that the cottage was in need of a deeper clean.”

I dropped a pen in the bedroom and it rolled under the chest of drawers and it was very 'fluffy' at the back. Although the bed linen was adequate we felt that new pillows were needed. Round the hot tub area the door and window frames were full of cob webs and the windows needed cleaning. A parasol with the bench and table seating would have been nice.

Thank you for your feedback in relation to your stay at Park Bothy. We apologise that you didn't find the cottage as clean as it should have been. We have addressed the cleaning with housekeeping. We have bought new pillows. And will look at seating for outside. Owner relations
Mr Wall June 2019

“Ideal for a couple’s break.”

Very well presented. Garden design is great for dogs as there is no way they can exit the property. Unfortunately wi fi wasn’t working for visit which was very disappointing. We had to leave early as a result. Needs to add freezer space / ice machine.
Mr Bolan May 2019

“We enjoyed our stay apart from the shower needs attentions the water didnt drain away.”

We were close to all the lovely villages
Mr Bishop April 2019

“Great holiday lets, very clean and spacious.”

Perfect for a stay in the Cotswold, close to Bourton on the Water.
Miss Aird April 2019

“Cottage was perfect - the only things I would add/change would be: - a freezer so that you can do a shop & not have to worry about leaving to get more food - another lamp by the dining table - Better directions to the property (We struggled to follow the directions but found the Park Stables has a geopin on Google Map so used that instead) Other than those few tiny things, we had a perfect stay & I'd definitely look at booking another cottage through your company!”
Miss Walker March 2019

“Absolutely lovely, would definitely come back.”

Came over with our dog who wasn’t a fan of the garage over the road but they didn’t bother us! Nice walks nearby as part of the Oxfordshire Way, but a local farmer had closed off one the gates so we had to turn back! Only thing that would be good is a listing of dog friendly pubs and the welcome booklet to include instructions for oven and coffee machine rather than being in a draw ☺️
Mr Spicer March 2019

“We had a wonderful stay.”

On arrival there were some basic provisions such as milk and tea/coffee and plenty of logs for the fire. It was a very peaceful place that felt a million miles away but was only 10 minutes to a great pub. I could not recommend this place enough. Its a stones throw from historic boughton on the water and Moreton in Marsh - of which we explored both.
Mrs Firth March 2019

“We had such a lovely time at Park Bothy.”

It was close to pretty villages, and had everything we could need.
Mrs Crone March 2019

“It was a joy to turn up and find there were tea towels washing up liquid toilet rolls even tea and coffee, etc it was most unexpected.”

There was also plenty of clean towels. Park bothy is a lovely place to stay and the hot tub is private and secluded high recommended
Mr Moloney January 2019

“Thank you SO very much for such a wonderful stay!”

The cottage was not only immaculate on arrival but it had everything you could possibly need inside- you can tell the whole thing has been so well thought out to ensure that your guests really do have a fantastic stay. We honestly couldn't recommend it enough and we would jump at the chance to stay with you again. Thank you for making our trip so memorable and a little home away from home!
Mr Hervey December 2018

“Great service on a last minute booking from Manor Cottages ...”

Great service on a last minute booking from Manor Cottages Park Bothy is a sweet property in a central Cotswold position great for Stow and Burford
Mr Blakely November 2018

“Disappointed in the wear and tear on kitchen tools.”

Phone did not work. Bedroom need luggage stands to more easily utilize space. Over all, a delightful experience.
Miss Peters October 2018

“A beautiful little stone building with everything you needed had a very enjoyable stay once again.”
Mrs Moates

“Park Bothy is very tastefully furnished and equipped and in a great location for exploring the Cotswolds”
Mr Mishra

“Excellent location and facilities.”

Private yet not too far out of the way. Free tea, coffee and shortbread
Mr Kayode

“Very cosy and modern.”
Heath

“Very well equipped with high quality products”
moates

“Great accommodation in a lovely location.”
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The property

Park Bothy is so gorgeous!

a cute Cotswold's bolt hole, furnished to a very high standard and with its own, private Hot Tub.

The barn has been beautifully renovated to create a truly attractive holiday retreat.

You have a private entrance, set off and away from the lane and then once parked up you are tucked away.

Inside the owners have taken great care to provide a well equipped and stylish home muted colours are mixed with some classical features like the oak beams and a wood burning stove to give it a truly welcoming and relaxing feel.

The home has all the creature comforts you would expect from such a quality retreat the kitchen is well equipped for you to cook up a storm, the super king size double bed is vast and luxurious and then you have your hot tub* - enclosed and secretive!

With every reason to stay in, should you want to venture out, you've got Burford and Stow on the Wold within 10 mins and two cracking pubs inside 5 min drive away too.

If you are a walker, there are some beautiful countryside Cotswold walks nearby, including the wonderful renowned Oxfordshire Way.

Little wonder we love this property - a Cotswold's treat, and we believe you will too Please note you can book Park Bothy (Ref 988840 - this property sleeps 2) and Park Stables (Ref 988847 - this property sleeps 6), These properties combined are called Court Hayes Park Farm & can sleep 8 in total (Property Ref 988829) Please speak to Reservations regarding the price.

Summary

All ground floor: 1 x kingsize bedroom
Shower room with shower, WC and washbasin
Living room
Kitchen/diner. Please note you can book Park Bothy (Ref 988840 - this property sleeps 2) and Park Stables (Ref 988847 - this property sleeps 6), These properties combined are called Court Hayes Park Farm & can sleep 8 in total (Property Ref 988829) Please speak to Reservations regarding the price.
Heating with wood burner
Electric hob, oven and grill, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge
TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Two external areas for guests' use, grassed area to the front with table and chairs, enclosed rear terrace with hot tub (available for an additional charge of £50 payable with our call centre when booking property)
Cot available
One well behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Off road parking
Pub within 5 minute drive Note: This property requires a refundable Good House Keeping Bond of £250 paid prior to arrival.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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.

Note: The hot tub is available at an additional charge of £50 . Please contact our call centre to add the hot tub to your booking.
Note: This property requires a Good House Keeping Bond of £250
pets welcome at a charge of £25 per pet
NOTE: This property does not have an ice box or freezer.

Please note you can book Park Bothy (Ref 988840 - this property sleeps 2) and Park Stables (Ref 988847 - this property sleeps 6), These properties combined are called Court Hayes Park Farm & can sleep 8 in total (Property Ref 988829) Please speak to Reservations regarding the price.

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Features

“In waht turned out to be very difficult circumstances over the last few days as news of the coronovirus escalated it was lovely to be able to stay somewhere with such a high level of accommodation and clean as well.”

“The cottage its self was OK, the location however is terrible.”

“A lovely little cottage, perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds.”

“The cottage was one of the best places we have ever stayed.”

“Beautiful cottage.”

“A great base for exploring the surrounding area and a very comfortable home to come back to.”

“The cottage is a perfect home from home ❤️”

“What a place to stay!”

“We were surprised not to find a visitors book -first cottage we have stayed in where there has not been one.”

“We loved our stay here.”

“We arrived after a long , but trouble free journey and once in the location of the accommodation , proceeded to follow the detailed instructions sent by yourselves which we received with all holiday confirmation/ documentation.”

“We felt that the cottage was in need of a deeper clean.”

“Ideal for a couple’s break.”

“We enjoyed our stay apart from the shower needs attentions the water didnt drain away.”

“Great holiday lets, very clean and spacious.”

“Absolutely lovely, would definitely come back.”

“We had a wonderful stay.”

“We had such a lovely time at Park Bothy.”

“It was a joy to turn up and find there were tea towels washing up liquid toilet rolls even tea and coffee, etc it was most unexpected.”

“Thank you SO very much for such a wonderful stay!”

“Great service on a last minute booking from Manor Cottages ...”

“Disappointed in the wear and tear on kitchen tools.”

“A beautiful little stone building with everything you needed had a very enjoyable stay once again.”

“Park Bothy is very tastefully furnished and equipped and in a great location for exploring the Cotswolds”

“Excellent location and facilities.”

“Very cosy and modern.”

“Very well equipped with high quality products”

“Great accommodation in a lovely location.”

The property

Summary

About the location

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER