Wigrams Canalside Cottage

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, beautifully clean and all needs catered for.

Loved the views from front and rear of the cottage too.

Another lovely stay at this very comfortable and very well equipped canalside cottage.

The very friendly owners have thought of everything and provide an excellent welcome pack including homemade preserves. The weather was superb so we didn't venture far and spent most of the time relaxing on the terrace watching the canal boats sailing past. If you're looking for a good nights sleep then this is the place - totally silent at night. We particularly enjoyed our daily visits from the girls (3 chickens) and the owners two cats. Plenty to see and do in the area. We'd particularly recommend the Folly pub in nearby Napton and FatBobs at the Blue Lias pub for canalside dining.

Excellent location with friendly hosts.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week and would definitely go back again.

On receiving the confirmation we were alarmed to see that it mentioned steps to access the cottage and Sykes kindly found out that they were paving slabs and about 5 from the car stand which we could manage as 2 slabs per step.

The cottage is lovely and the door leads into a porch and then an inner door so making exiting without the dog was easier. There was a welcoming hamper of bread, homemade jam, honey and marmalade along with 4 eggs. Milk and butter in the fridge. The bed was very comfortable although a bit high if on the short side but nothing unsurmountable. Directions to the cottage are off the A425 opposite the Napton turning by the garage towards and up and over a sharp weak bridge and turn immediately right down private road to 2nd bridge and house and cottage on the left. Chickens, Ducks, Geese and cat all resident and the sound of the cuckoo are a delight. Elaine and Ben very helpful and welcoming owners. With several supermarkets just down the road, heritage railway and lovely garden centre who welcome dogs and have an area called the potting shed with a doggy water station it’s an ideal centre for a quiet peaceful holiday

A lovely stay.

Everything was just what you expect from the pics, and more. Also, some very tasty extras as a welcome too. Definitely recommend .

Just perfect in every way.

Idyllic canal side location, beautiful cottage, generous welcome pack. Last minute booking due to being in the area to buy a canal boat but it turned out to be a wonderful little break.

We had a great week staying at Wigrams.

The property is very clean, warm and comfortable, well equipped with everything we needed, including excellent shower. A nice peaceful location at the side of the canal, with a large grassed garden at the rear complete with large pond and island, along with ducks and chickens. The welcome pack of milk, bread, butter preserves, fruit and flapjacks was much appreciated. Plenty of places within a short drive to visit,- Kenilworth and Warwick castles, and National Trust properties. Pub doing meals close by, or a walk over the hill through Napton with its village shop/cafe and view from the church, to the Folly canalside pub, and easier walk back along the canal. We would definitely recommend a stay at Wigrams

Excellent all round

Compact, yet with a feeling of space.

Good entrance area for boots and outdoor clothes. Best welcome pack we have had, including fresh fruit and bread with home-made preserves. Lots of storage space in bedroom and kitchen, which was well equipped. Lovely location by the canal with access to the large open garden and duck pond. Good for walking with historic cities within easy reach.

Very comfortable cottage with everything we needed.

Wonderful welcome pack. Very quiet location. Would definitely stay again.

We stayed at the cottage for just two nights whilst spending a day on a narrow boat.

Cottage was warm, comfortable and was well equipped with everything we needed for the short stay. We arrived in the dark, so it was not very easy to find and I think the instructions could’ve been slightly clearer. Perhaps the owners wouldconsider using ‘what three words’ Highly recommended place. Nice pub nearby too

A lovely cottage, beautiful views from every window.

Spotlessly clean, very comfortable and supplied with everything you need. A beautiful relaxing place.

Lovely cottage with great views.

Extremely comfortable bed. Excellent selection of welcome fare. I have a movement disorder which means I need a comfortable chair/ setee with a high enough back to support my head, so the seating was only just adequate for me. That probably wouldn't be a problem for others. It would be fun to come back in the summer when there would be more activity on the canal.

I have been staying in Airbnb and Sykes cottages since Oct, being between residences and Wigrams Canal Side Cottage has been the very best one.

The welcome pack was the lovely and it also included home-made preserves!

Lovely little cottage in a very nice location.

Just about everything you need is there for a stay. Few minor things such as some pint glasses and maybe some smaller cups. One's provided were very large and heavy. If there was one issue its the steps down to the property being unlit and a torch is required. Alternatively it would not take much to put some Solar lights along path and fence. Outside light which is on a PIR sensor so as you approach should come on but did not. Requires fixing, also radiator in bathroom only got hot at the very bottom. These are simply maintenence issues. All in all I would recommend it though but owners need to sort out these things

We enjoyed our stay and can highly recommend Wigrams.

The cottage met all our requirements With a very nice welcome basket.

Plenty of wild life to see. All the places of interest we needed to visit were only a few minutes up the road in either direction. Would consider a future stay

A wouderfull relaxing weeks holiday I can't say enough about how wonderfull & loveley it has been

The cottage was lovely, so quiet (a little distant noise from the HS2 works on one afternoon) and peaceful.

A real getaway, yet still with TV and wifi. The kitchen is well kitted out. Just what we wanted, a little haven for a few days. The hosts are so welcoming, especially the hens. Thank you for the welcome pack, including the eggs, bread and the homemade flapjacks.

This was a perfect getaway location.

The cottage is the ideal size for 2 and the welcome pack was delicious. Comfy sofa and bed and the shower is big. Lovely walks along the towpaths, the garden and enjoyed just sitting outside watching the canal boats go by. Perfect!

Lovely special place with lots to see with all the narrow boats going by.

Dog had to be on the lead the whole time due to the free roaming chickens. That was a bit hard for our puppy but he managed. Great pubs nearby and gorgeous walks. Very friendly people in the Midlands!

A very nice place everything first class nothing too much trouble

Very enjoyable stay as always

Lovely cottage, excellent welcome pack, We enjoyed watching the boats on the canal .

A most restful holiday. Thank you.

The cottage was excellent, well maintained the owners were friendly and would happily book a return visit.

Comfortable and extremely well equipped cottage added to the enjoyment of being in such and enviable location and the no onus of a nice welcome pack, thank you.

The cottage was lovely.

Everything needed kitchen wise was there. Shame that the towel heating rail decided not to work during our Christmas visit. Peaceful and calm along the canal path for a muddy walk with all the rain we had lately. May I suggest a few little solar panel lights along the path from the parking area to the cottage to enable visitors where they are treading when they arrive after dusk. Overall a lovely week where we enjoyed the wood fire.

A lovely property by the canal.

I enjoyed my short stay at Wigrams which is in a lovely location by the canal.

It was good to watch passing boats and the wildlife. The cottage is well equipped. I just felt that the sofa should be replaced as it isn't comfortable in my opinion. The bed in contrast is very comfortable. The welcome basket was great, the best I have experienced. Apart from a very brief meeting with the owner on arrival when I had a problem with the key safe, I didn't see the owners.

The property is well maintained and functional.

The welcome pack was lovely especially the home made jam and marmalade. its in a quiet location with just the occasional canal boat chugging by. If you want a quiet time this is that place.

A delightful cottage in a great setting next to the canal.

A very generous welcome pack awaited us and we loved having the free range chickens coming to say 'hello'.

Lovely situation with well thought out accommodation.

Views overlooking the canal at the front and countryside and pond behind. Well equipped and plenty of space for two people. Nice outside area to sit out and watch the boats go by.

Had a wonderful week.

The cottage is at a super location. Elaine and Ben were very welcoming and the welcoming pack was delicious. Everything in the cottage was very comfortable and of a high quality. Would love to return in the future.

Always a pleasure to stay at Wigrams.

Would thoroughly recommend it, although not if that means we can't book it as it's full up!!

We had a lovely relaxing break at Wigrams.

The cottage and gardens were immaculate with everything you needed supplied in the property and a lovely welcome basket with bread, milk etc but the homemade flapjacks were the best we'd ever tasted

Always a relaxing and peaceful holiday watching the boats go by, short of nothing in the cottage, weather good so I would highly recommend, booked again for next year.

The cottage was a little gem and the surroundings were the crown jewels!

The accommodation is perfect for a couple. The kitchen is well equipped, the bathroom has a fantastic walk-in shower and the bedroom has sufficient storage and a very comfortable bed. What makes this cottage extra special is the position and the views from each window. I loved the visiting wildlife, especially the heron, the ducks and the moorhens. The four cheeky resident hens stole my heart. It was good to know that the owners were nearby if we needed anything but they were unobtrusive so we felt that we had complete privacy. They also provided the most generous welcome pack that we've ever had in a holiday cottage. There are plenty of good eateries within a short drive, also a well stocked and friendly village shop which also serves hot pasties and coffees to take away or devour on the couple of tables in front of the shop. So although the location is rural and extremely peaceful, it does not feel remote. I would have no hesitation in recommending this little slice of heaven to anyone who appreciates countryside and wildlife.

Lovely, warm and comfortable.

Idyllic situation .superb welcome gifts ,especially the bread milk butter and preserves.Thank you for a lovely week,regards Paul and Sandra

We stayed here 2years ago and we were pleased to see that the 5* standard we experienced then has been maintained.

We would not hesitate to book again.

The sofa is very uncomfortable There were quite a lot of cobwebs in bedroom and lounge The vacuum needs replacing kept cutting out The bed was very comfortable The welcome back was very nice And the cottage was lovely and warm

Wigrams is a lovely comfortable cottage in a great location.

It’s peaceful, quiet and relaxing. The cottage faces the canal and at the back is the owners large pond with ducks, moorhens and herons. The cottage is clean and well equipped. The bed was so comfortable and there is a great walk-in shower. The WiFi is the best we’ve ever had in a holiday cottage. We particularly enjoyed the wood burner in the evenings. The welcome basket was the best ever, milk, butter, bread, homemade preserves and honey, fruit and delicious flapjacks. We also enjoyed the daily visits from the free roaming hens. The parking is great, on the owner’s drive. There are lots of places to visit just a short drive away, including several NT properties, the motor museum and Kenilworth Castle. We really didn’t want to leave and hope to go back soon.

Really enjoyed staying here.

The location and the property were lovely and the owners provided several items (milk, eggs, flapjacks, local preserves and honey) which were really appreciated. It’s a very quiet location with no road traffic which I really enjoyed. I would book again.

Great cottage, 2nd time we’ve been there, just as good as the first time round.

Lovely selection of goodies which we enjoyed.

Couldn’t have asked for more.

It was an excellent cottage directly on the canal which we wanted!

A lovely cottage in a fantastic location.

The cottage is comfortable, clean and well equipped. It has everything that you could want in a holiday cottage. The location is great. It is peaceful and relaxing and the only things that you can hear are the birds and the canal boats passing by. From every window in the cottage you can see water - either the small lake at the back or the canal at the front. There is a nice welcome pack on arrival. I would highly recommend this cottage.

Really enjoyed our stay, wonderful cottage, wonderful setting and very generous arrival basket.

We just would have liked the grass to be cut in front of the cottage. Would thoroughly recommend for a very peaceful and relaxing holiday.

An excellent property for a relaxing break.

If the Thames wasn’t like white water rapids, I would have managed to cruise up the Thames, then up the Oxford canal to moor outside, but it wasn’t meant to be this time. Perfectly situated on the junction with the Oxford canal, so plenty of choice for cruises, and plenty of gongoozling!

Lovely cottage in lovely location.

Everything we needed was there. The welcome ‘pack’ was the best we’ve had. Cottage was clean and very comfortable

A lovely, well equipped cottage, with everything thought about carefully.

Comfortable, welcoming and a lovely relaxing place to stay. Thank you.

Lovely cottage in a very peaceful setting.

We spent Christmas here with our dog. On arrival we found a welcome pack which included eggs from the chickens running around the garden, bread, milk, mince pies, butter and home made preserves. The honey was delicious. This was a lovely touch. A very comfortable bed and the walk in shower was fantastic! I would recommend this cottage and may return in the warmer months.

This cottage was amazing.

The location was perfect, set off the main road right on the canalside. It was quiet and so relaxing, it was just what we needed. On arrival the owner had provided fruit, milk, butter, eggs and bread as well as flapjack! The cottage is well equipped, the bed is especially comfortable. It was a joy to watch the moorhens while having a shower and enjoy the starling murmuration just along the tow path. Access to Southam, Stratford-upon-avon, Coventry and Daventry was very easy and we found the most beautiful country park in Daventry which the dogs loved. We will definitely be back. Thankyou for sharing your little part of paradise with us.

This is a wonderful property, perfectly located for visiting all around the various towns and attractions.

You can walk three ways along the tow path which is beautiful or just enjoy the peace and watch the canal boats out of the window. Perfectly clean property, well equipped and a lovely welcome pack on arrival. Hope to be back before too long.

Perfect place to escape for tranquility.

Easy to sit around doing nothing,reading and watching gentle distractions of boats, animal life , sunsets, but plenty of walks, local towns etc if wanting to get out for the day too. We took 2 dogs, although garden not enclosed, so we’re constantly on leads. Accommodation prepared with comfort and care, with lots of quality touches,

This was a great stay in a beautifully located and an extremely well equipped property, which we would happily return to.

The 'welcome' supplies of bread, milk, fruit and honey were much appreciated. Kitchen facilities, bathroom, shower and wifi were all first rate. Our only suggestion would be to replace the sofa, which is saggy, cramped and uncomfortable for two people, as the arms intrude into the seating space. By contrast, the bed was exquisitely comfortable.

Wonderfully calm situation with canal boats slowly chugging past.

Ideal for a peaceful break. Cottage fully equipped. Choice of nearby pubs.Great starter pack, probably the best I've had. What's not to like about stepping outside to be greeted by a family of ducks on their way from the canal to the ponds in the back garden.

this cottage is a delight we have booked again for next year(our third visit) we enjoy the peace and comfort, but it is still within driving distance of many places to visit.

Had a very peaceful week in this comfortable cottage.

Enjoyed sitting in the garden, with a glass of wine, watching the canal boats go by in the evening. For the more mature amongst us be careful when using the steps to the cottage, and when using the shower as base very slippery. John

Fantastic cottage we had a lovely time, the welcome pack was a very nice touch we would highly recommend a stay here.

Fabulous cottage, very clean with great facilities, location amazing, very quiet and peaceful.

We will certainly return when we can

We had a lovely relaxing week at Canalside Cottage, everything we needed for our stay,very comfortable bed,beautiful scenery,peace and quiet,wonderful villages close by.

The welcome pack was lovely with eggs, milk,bread,butter,honey,jams and marmalade and the flap Jack's were delicious,thank you so much. We have come home with our batteries recharged and look forward to our next visit to Canalside Cottage which we hope will be soon. Barbara and John

The cottage is in a perfect location on the junction of two canals and is so peaceful.

The cottage has everything you need for a perfect week away. Very comfortable and cosy. Beautiful views out of all windows. Very kind welcome pack left in the cottage on our arrival. Perfect for lots of walking, wildlife and watching the narrow boats go past.

A fabulous 5*cottage.

5* comfort. 5* appliances. 5* internet 5* surroundings. We had a 5* stay.

A lovely location with all facilities you could ask for.

Welcome pack was excellent with fresh bread, milk, delicious flapjacks, bread and preserves. Cottage is cosy yet spacious.

Wigrams is a gem of cottage.

The owners have clearly put a lot of time and effort into the place and we really enjoyed the high spec facilities and spectacular views. Thank you!

Lovely spot a bit of noise from above until quite late .

Beautiful location v cosy

Absolutely excellent accommodation I could not say a bad word or find fault the owners have done a fantastic job in the presentation and thought of this property, the location is also a delight.

This is a perfect relaxing oasis.

Gorgeous cottage with everything you need. Chickens walk by, ducks laugh and canal boats drift gently by. Hosts are lovely but never intrusive. Only tiny minor point is the Wi-Fi which is somewhat patchy.

We enjoyed our stay in this cosy, comfortable cottage, with its lovely garden and good walks.

It was a very last minute selection as we were let down by another property so we were very grateful that this was available at short notice. Thank you.

The sofa very low and soft for us older people.

A clean and comfortable cottage in a convenient, pretty location

Lovely location, cottage nicely appointed.

Only criticism, sofa was very uncomfortable, needs replacing. Welcome pack much appreciated. Hope to visit again.

Beautifully presented cottage with everything you might need - owners had thought of everything.

Bed very comfortable and stunning views all round. Lots of walks nearby on foot and car. Lovely welcome package from owners with jams, eggs and bread. Lovely touch.

We had a wonderful relaxing week in this lovely cottage.

We were delighted with the high standard of the accommodation and of course it’s superb location. Thank you for the lovely welcome pack. If we decide to visit this area again Wigrams will definitely be our first choice!

The welcome pack was a very nice surprise And we will go there again

We had a very chilled week in this beautiful cottage.

Lovely canal walks and enjoyed exploring an area of the UK we hadn’t stayed in before.

Lovely comfortable cottage, set in very picturesque surroundings.

It was our second visit and hopefully won't be our last.

We returned yesterday from our second visit to Wigrams Cottage, our last visit was September 2020.

It’s such a beautiful cottage perfect for relaxing holiday and travelling around the local countryside. The welcome pack is brilliant and the gorgeous flapjack definitely worth a mention. We would have no hesitation in returning especially if an umbrella is provided for shade when eating outside.

this was a haven of peace and tranquility, watching the boats go by was excellent, the cottage is extremley well equipped and we are hoping to return there next year.

A truly wonderful property everything exceeded our expectations including the location and really great hosts who made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble.

We would thoroughly recommend this property to anyone looking for a holiday property with beautiful surroundings.

A lovely cottage for 2 people.

It was lovely to be able to lie in bed and watch the boats passing by. The friendly chickens could be a little bit of a nuisance as they liked to try to come in the open doors. The welcome pack was beyond our expectations containing milk, bread, eggs, jam, honey, marmalade and some flapjacks. There was also tea and ground coffee for use in the cafetiere. The facilities were perfectly set for self catering although the chopping boards were a little small. There were USB ports in some of the electric sockets so charging devices was easy. Our only complaint was with the heating. Although this was on it seemed to be set at a very low temperature so it was cool when getting up first thing. It was easy to raise the temperature but should not have been necessary. Although wi-fi was available it was a little sketchy anywhere but the bedroom. An extender might be an idea.

Stunning location.

It far exceeded our expectations. The photos really do not do the cottage justice. Many thoughtful touches, lovely welcome pack waiting for us. Loved the original artwork. Hope to return soon!

Wigwams was quiet, a lovely location to relax and unwind, we had visits from cats, chickens and ducks and watched the narrow boats go by.

The local pubs provided great food and the local village post office/village shop had everything...including Water Buffalo (locally sourced) ice cream.

The cottage is just lovely - it has everything you need and is very nicely furnished.

The photos don't really show just how nice the cottage and the location really are. The location is beautiful - the immediate area is just so relaxing, watching the boats go past everyday but the wider location is also really pretty. It certainly rivals Cornwall and The Cotswolds, but much better value and much less traffic. There are lots of dog friendly pubs nearby, everyone is very friendly and there are so many beautiful places to dog walk. Our welcome pack was fresh bread, home made jams and homemade flapjacks - fabulous and very much appreciated. We will definitely be back. Sykes on the other hand are not so good - there have got too big and no longer understand customer service. They really need to get their act together and not work against the cottage owners, who work so hard to offer a great product.

We enjoyed our wonderful relaxing break at Wigrams so much we will be booking for next year.

Couldn’t fault anything, it was so relaxing sitting in the garden watching the boats go by, absolutely lovely, didn’t want to leave. We were also lucky enough to have exceptionally good weather for September.

Brilliant views from all aspects of the bungalow.

Reasonable wheelchair access. Small ledge to double doors. Ok going out but needs a slight lift on entering. This didn’t impact on us as hubby can walk a few steps. Owners are very obliging. We had a lovely time.

Everything was great.

However, if you are expecting visitors for the day or more, be aware all parking is strictly private.

If anything the cottage listing undersells itself.

We were surprised at the surroundings when we arrived. Beautiful views on all sides. Far off the road. Lovely pub within walking distance. Well stocked kitchen and lovely welcome basket. We would love to return.

Cottage in a great spot for watching the barges go by.

Lovely cottage and well equipped with all you could need. The bed is really comfortable, unlike the sofa which is really hard. The Wi-fi works really well, but only in the bedroom. Try to use it anywhere else and it drops out frequently. Beautiful walk in shower but need to take care as it becomes slippery. Wonderful kitchen, well equipped with modern appliances. The welcome pack was delicious and included home made flapjacks. We didn’t meet the hosts and assume this is just a result of covid19. It was a lovely place to spend a week relaxing and visiting the local area.

I loved the stylish, cosy un fussy way it was decorated which meant it had a very calming atmosphere.

The bed was super comfortable! A very thoughtful welcome pack. Wonderful setting, of pond, ducks, chickens, Canal etc. Privacy. Everything you could possible need in an very uncluttered way.

Difficult to contact Sykes (you don’t like answering phones) then difficult to speak to appropriate person.

Offered money off voucher but reluctant to apply it when extended stay. Penny Pinching in the extreme. Cottage was very comfortable for 26 nights although approach road potholes not nice.

Out 2nd stay here.

Wonderful cottage, great facilities and lots to see & do in the area

A delightful cottage close to the canal.

It is simply and tastefully decorated and equipped; deceptively spacious. We lacked for nothing in the equipment provided and it was very clean. We particularly appreciated the welcome pack that was left for us - bread, milk, freshly laid eggs etc. The cottage is remote and in the heart of the countryside but within a fairly strenuous walk of the village and a good pub/restaurant. Because of the canal there were plenty of boaters and walkers to speak to. Altogether an excellent holiday.

Having stayed in many holiday cottages around the country over the years this was definitely the best with regards to cleanliness , equipment , layout and location.

The only drawback was that the cottage is joined to the owners B&B and one of its bedrooms was above ours. Unfortunately for us during our stay for three nights persons using the B&B bedroom decided they needed to get out of bed at 3.30 am and walk up and down for 30 mins or so - and not too light on their feet either ! Obviously this kept us awake for those periods. I know we were just unlucky and it didn't spoil the holiday just something to be aware of . We enjoyed the cottage so much we certainly plan to return

What a wonderful cottage right on the canal side ,surrounded by lovely gardens great hosts who left us a delightful welcome pack ,so peaceful and the cottage top class fixtures and fittings and decorated with flair ,thanks again J & L

Super cottage, great welcome pack.

Elaine and Ben are helpful and welcoming owners.

One of the best self catering places I have stayed in.

Welcome pack was very much appreciated. Such a comfortable bed. Owners were just lovely. Highly recommended

The owners had placed a welcome pack of: fresh eggs (laid by their hens) bread, butter, milk, scones & jam.

Fruit too...a lovely touch. The cottage is situated in an idyllic location. Pictures do not do it justice. Beautiful walks to explore or sit and people watch the canal boats.

Greeted with a warm welcome , amazing views from every window of the cottage .

Lovely walks from directly outside the cottage plenty of places to take our two dogs for a walk . Lovely Sunday roast at the local pub which is about a 15 minute walk away . Plenty of wildlife to watch on the can and that came to visit you for example the chickens that came for a little visit every day and a lovely cat . Cottage is so comfortable and lovely we didn’t want to go home. We will definitely be booking here again