Oakdene

What a lovely place to stay, wanted for nothing.

It’s in a beautiful part of the country with loads of lovely places to visit.

The location was very good.

Nice and quiet. Property was amazing for 2 adult couples. Plenty of nice walks around. Lovely friendly pub in the next village. Local neighbours very friendly. Lovely area for sitting outside in secluded garden. Parking inside property gated drive - excellent.

Our 3rd visit and we had a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

We walk through the door and totally relax. Great for a relaxing stay with plenty to do in the area. We’ll be back.

Third time to Oakdene for us and we hope to go back .

Fabulous house with everything needed for a great stay . 5 stars all round .

This should be a 5* property but isn't at the moment.

Clean, apart from large, longstanding cobweb in stairwell, and was reasonably comfortable. Needs a few inexpensive improvements to enhance experience. Main issue was neglect of what could be a very lovely garden. Lawn overgrown and turned to weeds. Such a shame garden furniture falling apart and not safely usable. For a summer season stay, and exceptional weather, this is a disappointing oversight.

Oakdene was a lovely place to stay.

Very comfortable, welcoming and very well equipped, with plenty of space outside. Very convenient for Stratford and the Cotswolds. We had a great time, thankyou.

Oakdene is a very comfortable and extremely well equipped holiday home in an excellent location.

We would highly recommend it. It would be even better if blinds were provided in the kitchen, bathroom and roof light. We stayed during the heatwave and blinds would have made a huge difference. We improvised in the kitchen with paper and Blu Tack which helped! A coffee/side table would be beneficial in the lounge, as mentioned in previous reviews. Lastly, the postal address may be Meon Close, but the house is in Goose Lane, right opposite the sign that says Goose Lane! Otherwise a lovely house and great holiday. Thank you.

We had a lovely stay at Oakdene - property is well equipped particularly the kitchen.

Location is ideal for exploring the Cotswolds and surrounding areas. The bathroom was a good size and the shower head and pressure was one of the best we have had in holiday accommodation. However, the seals on the bottom of the shower door really could do with being replaced and a good clean round the bottom of the shower tray. Our only other criticism was the outdoor furniture which let the property down. This was very rickety and dirty and both table and chairs had warped making them very unstable and hard to stand anything level on the table. Unfortunately, this did spoil our enjoyment of the outside space. As we were there during the very hot weather, it would have been nice to have had a couple of tower fans which would be useful during the Summer as well. Note there are no USB ports in the property which again we would expect to find in holiday accommodation nowadays. Simple things to be rectified and we would have given it 5 Stars!

We had a lovely stay at Oakdene.

It's such a spacious, comfortable, well equipped house, we felt immediately at home. Everything was very clean, bed linen spotless and the welcome gifts were much appreciated. It's ideally located for Stratford Upon Avon and with easy drives to many of the Cotswold villages and towns. There are plenty of National Trust houses close by, including Hidcote which was beautiful. Our stay at Oakdene was very relaxing, with private drive parking and outdoor seating area we were able to take advantage of the sunny days. If you are looking for an excellent Sunday Roast the local College Arms is very good and reasonably priced. The Barn Antiques at Marston was a great place for a browse and also a good cup of coffee and Pages Farm Shop near Mickleton has the best free range eggs we've had in a very long time, worth a visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Oakdene, thank you for a great stay.

We came in early May 2026, and first impressions were what a lovely modern looking house.

Spotlessly clean inside, and everything you need for your stay. Perfect for a weeks touring around the area, and post office ,really nice chip shop and pub, all close by. We visited all the National trust places close by and luckily no rain. The bird feeder was also great watching the gold finches and others birds, even the greedy squirrel. Would highly recommend it.

We have stayed around the Upper Quinton area before so knew the area.

Oakdene was a lovely house and ideal for us as we like to explore the Cottswolds and visit Stratford-upon-Avon which is only a short drive away. Overall we had a lovely stay, the house was clean and had everything that we needed. The kitchen is well appointed and the bedrooms were comfortable, albiet, did not have wardrobes to hang clothes from, which was not a problem for us. The bathroom was big with a large walk-in shower and the living room was large and comfortable to relax in at the end of the day.

This was our 4th year at Oakdene.

It has a lot going for it - loads of space, very clean and comfortable and in a very quiet and convenient location for Stratford. However there were 2 issues which proved much worse than last year. The smart TV doesn't receive any live terrestrial channels - it needs a much better (external !) aerial. The underfloor heating for the entire ground floor was running continuously, completely unaffected by any settings on any of the room stats. Temperatures were always above an uncomfortable 26 degrees. We have had trouble with both in previous years but this has got worse. I notice similar comments from other visitors , plus other useful constructive suggestions such as a coffee table. I am not sure the owner takes any notice, so I won't be confident of any improvement for next year, so will look elsewhere.

From the moment we walked in the door it felt very comfortable and homely, the first property we have been in for a while that we didn’t feel the need to clean the cutlery and crockery, everything was first class.

Everything you could need.

Lovely calm quiet location. Handy for all the sights of the Cotswolds

Very clean, warm, comfortable and well appointed cottage that is also excellent value for money.

Highly recommended.

Beautiful property and immaculately clean.

Great location for exploring the area. Approx a 10 min walk to the pub, which is a nice walk through the quiet village. Local shop within 10 min walk aswell and stocks everything you might need. Kitchen had everything you could possibly need. Property was always nice and warm and a comfortable property. Bed was lovely and comfortable and thd shower was great! The what3words the owner provides is best option to use as postcode takes you to a road further along. We arrived in the dark and felt a light by the gate with the name of the property would be beneficial. Would recommend in taking a tv streaming device as the TV signal on all channels, except BBC is poor. One thing I would consider for the owners would be the installation of a EV charger as this is something we look for in a holiday property with owning an electric vehicle. It wouldn't stop me staying here again though. Would definitely look at staying here again. Thank you for allowing us to stay in you're lovely property.

Lovely property which we booked whilst attending a family wedding in the Cotswolds.

Clean, comfortable, in a quiet location and we would not hesitate to return. Thank you.

It was hard for us to find as the address on the listing email is Meon Close!

We went up both parts of that road twice in near darkness too. We asked a villager who looked at the paperwork and hadn’t seen it. I rang the owner who pulled up google maps to direct us and we found it in the dark as there were no outside lights on. The house however is spotless and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We then had a windy night and there was banging throughout the night from the side gate which we couldn’t secure so propped it open the next day with the bin. We had a nice stay and for the first time ever the bed was comfortable and not hard like all the other houses we’ve stayed in

5 stars all round from us .

Second visit to Oakdene and we just love it there. The house is lovely it has everything needed for a great stay. The area is so quiet and very close to all that the Cotswolds has to offer . Thank you for the lovely welcome gifts, so kind . We will be back in the future .

Property was really lovely and had everything we needed for us and our little boy.

Location was great for what we needed.

the property is well positioned togive easy access to explore the cotswolds and stratford upon avon.

the property was relativly clean and tidy allthough the sink in the main bathroom would not drain away and the shower hose had a kink in it which if it was put in a certain position restricted the flow to the shower. it was exdeptonally hot the days we were there so a couple of fans would have been nice to have as the bedrooms were very warm. overall we had a lovely week at the prperty

Really lovely house with everything needed for a stay.

We were very grateful for the welcome gifts. The only criticism was the smaller bedroom with the twin beds; they were really only suitable for children, my adult sons found them far too small.

Now this is a lovely comfortable place to stay.

Set I lovely countryside within reach of so many places.

The property is in an excellent position and very private with a large lawned area which if the gate was closed would be an excellent play area for small children to play.

It is advertised for four people but would be a little crushed as there is only a three seater settee and an arm chair so you have no choice where to sit. Another slight problem was that there was no wardrobes in the main bedroom only hooks to hang your clothes on. The other bedroom had a small unit which could just hang dozen shirts in. Would certainly recommend the property it has every thing you need and have never stayed anywhere that had so many drawers.

The property itself was lovely and in a nice quiet location, tastefully decorated and with a well equipped kitchen, but disappointing service from the cleaning staff and owner.

Unfortunately we went to bed on the first night to discover that the bed sheets smelt unbearably strongly of cigarette smoke, so had to make do for the first night with the few pieces of bedding that were usable. Luckily we had brought cot sheets for our two small children. The owner was fairly quick to respond on WhatsApp, but we were simply told the sheets would be replaced the following day, with no indication of when, so given that with a young baby we needed to have naps during the day it really wasn’t ideal to not know when someone would be coming to the house. The radiator in the master bedroom was not working either, so we were told a plumber would come to look at it. Again, we didn’t know when, so came back one afternoon to find him there, unable to fix it, but declined his offer to come back as we did not really want to spend our holiday being interrupted. The cleaner who had changed the bedding had tried to solve the heating issue by simply cranking the heating up everywhere else in the house, which led to an uncomfortable few days (as we were unable to turn the heating back down despite following the instructions left), after which we decided to cut our losses and go home early. It was made more disappointing that when trying to request some kind of compensation the owner dismissed the issues, even going as far as to suggest that the bedding issue was fabricated by us.

An excellent property in a peaceful and quiet location.

Ideal place for visiting plenty of interesting places within a 30 kms radius. Cleanliness was top class and there was everything you could wish for even down to the cocktail shaker!! Lovely and useful welcome pack and essential items such as cleaning materials,dishwasher tablets and toiletries to mention a few. Owner supplied what 3 words directions which was faultless. I suggest that maybe taking BBC iplayer and netflix account information if you have them as the freeview is not at all reliable; the two aforementioned work brilliantly.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful cottage plus the whole surrounding area and can't fault anything really, super clean throughout with welcoming touches.

Would highly recommend.

Had a perfect stay at Oakdene, location was great for exploring the area.

The cottage was ideal with a brilliant kitchen with all the facilities we needed and the downstairs underfloor heating was a treat. The lounge and dinning area was comfortable with a tv/dvd player and a selection of board games available to use. Upstairs the bedrooms were super comfortable, a lovely big shower and plenty of towels were provided. I particularly liked the essentials that were avaliable like toilet roll, kitchen roll, salt, pepper, biscuits and coffee and the welcome book that was easy to use. Thank you.

Absolutely lovely cottage.

Just as described. Very well equipped. We have stayed in a lot of cottages over the past few years and this is now one of our favourites. Can’t fault it. Would definitely recommend to family and friends. Thank you for a lovely stay.

The post code you provide with direction is wrong, you need to amend this as it directs you to completely wrong road and we had trouble finding the property.

Property is very nice. Very warm. Could do with a coffee table, blinds at kitchen windows and bathroom and some pictures and homely touches, it just feels like someone just moved in and that's it. Apart from that we loved the area and nice relaxing break!

Peace and quiet, beautifully warm as it was winter.

Very spacious.

Our second stay this year, and everything just as good.

Lovely house, nicely furnished and well equipped. Beds so very comfy it was an effort to get up of a morning! Impeccable standard of cleanliness, cannot be faulted.Thank you for the welcome gift of wine and biscuits, as well as tea, coffee, milk etc that was provided. Highly recommended.

A lovely property comfortable and warm and if I were to move just the sort of property I would choose it is beauty furnished if we return to the area we would definitely pick Oakdene.

Thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful house.

We could not fault the cleanliness and equipment at Oakdene.

The house has been given a great deal of thought to make a stay there most enjoyable. We were there for a fortnight , mid holiday the cleaner came to change all the linen and towels. She was delightful, cheery and friendly. The cottage is in easy reach of many interesting places. If you are a gardener do visit Fosse Way garden centre. It is amazing. For bric a brac lovers the barn on Long Marston Rd and on the way to Mickleton are a must. Should you run out of anything you need the Londis and Premier stores do their best to provide. We had a most enjoyable holiday and we’re lucky to have wonderful weather.

Another excellent stay at Oakdene, this was our second stay.

Everything was great, the only minor criticism was the cleanliness was not quite as good as last year’s stay as regards the kitchen, but nothing major that would stop us from returning. The bottle of fiz was very welcome. Overall a lovely house in an excellent location for visiting Stratford and the local area. Thank you from the Ferrier Family

We had a very comfortable stay at Oakdene.

The property is in a very pretty, peaceful location and offers well equipped and well maintained accommodation. It is not, however, on Meon Close as Sykes directions tell you. It is on the main road through the village. The access in and out of the property is right on a bend and it is difficult to see if traffic is coming in either direction. We had tickets for a couple of nights at the RSC and it was easy to get in and out of Stratford - about a 15 minute drive. We also visited a few NT properties in the area and some beautiful villages within a short drive from the property. All in all a lovely stay and lots to do in the area.

Our second visit to this superb property.

All the facilities needed for a week away. Peaceful setting and especially ideal for sitting in the garden when the weather is as good as it was during our week.

Oakdene is a fabulous property, located in a quiet village but so close to the main road to Stratford and south to Stown on the Wold, Chipping Campden, Broadway etc.

Inside it was perfect, everything you need for a comfortable stay. Very clean, comfortable beds and the kitchen was well equipped for cooking if you didn’t want to eat out. Garden furniture was a bonus as we had fabulous weather. There was just two of us but would be fine for a family of four or two couples. Will definitely return - a perfect property.

What a lovely place to stay.

Lots of space but cosy. Private and secluded but in a nice spot in the village. Everything you need is provided and two toilets really helps. Busy bustling towns or quiet little villages are all on the doorstep. You can stay in and relax or go out all day. The parking is first class. A very nice and relaxing holiday.

The property was very clean and smelt lovely and welcoming when we arrived,the house keeping was amazing.

Excellent location really accessible to Greenway that goes directly to Stratford Upon Avon.

House really clean and comfortable, and the welcome pack was most welcome. We have been using Sykes for many years and this property is the best so far, we will be definitely back. Thank you

Lovely place.

Good location.

Perfect location, perfect cottage!

Oakdene is a lovely property, well furnished and very comfortable.

It is the best equipped cottage we have ever stayed at; all the kitchen equipment you could possibly need (except for a salad bowl and spinner), and all the necessary under-sink items, including household cleaning sprays, washing machine tabs etc. provided. No need to bring anything at all. Just one suggestion: as the wall cupboards are quite high, a single step stool would be appreciated. Lots of places to visit within a 20-30 minute drive, and buses north to Stratford or south to the Cotswolds pass the door. Due to poor weather we didn’t have the chance to visit all the places we would have liked to see so we will definitely return to Oakdene as soon as we can. Very highly recommended.

We returned as we promised at Oakdene and of course we were not disappointed for the choice we made.

A well-equipped, clean, welcoming house, everything you need for a holiday where you "charge your batteries"! A beautiful area, quiet and friendly people everywhere. We felt very well and we confidently recommend this cottage and the area.

This is a wonderful house in a lovely location.

We stayed with our toddler and 6 week old baby and it was perfect. There is loads to do within an hour's drive and the local village has a good pub, playground and shop. The only negative is that it isn't dog friendly, but we still had the best week leaving the dog at home. We would definitely stay here again.

We loved our stay at the cottage, it was a real home from home, so comfortable and clean, cosy and warm.

Loved the Christmas decorations and goodies that were left, thank you! Would definitely recommend to friends and would also come and stay again some time in the future.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Oakdene.

It had everything we required and we loved the underfloor heating that was set at the right temperature, making the house very cosy during a cold spell. Would recommend this property if you wish to visit Stratford on Avon and the Cotswolds. Mickleton village nearby, is a lovely friendly place and we recommend the Kings Arms for Sunday lunch, but you do need to book, because it is very popular by the locals.

We had a fantastic stay in October half term at Oakdene.

What a beautiful property with everything you could need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. It was quiet and spacious, and we immediately felt comfortable. We will definitely be back! Thank you for such a well needed family break.

Excellent accommodation.

Nice quiet location, close to Leamington Spa and Stratford. Plenty of space for parking car in driveway. Cottage is clean and nicely equipped throughout with modern furniture. Highly recommended.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Oakdene - lovely cottage and well equipped.

Very peaceful and quiet. Good location for getting around and seeing the local area. Sarah was very helpful - as was Rachel when we had a query.

Superb property set in a quiet village.

A very comfortable house, extremely well equipped providing everything needed for a relaxing week away.

A wonderful stay in a lovely holiday home.

The reviews are accurate - probably the best equipped cottage we have stayed at. Wi-Fi is ok but mobile reception can be temperamental. Some would say that’s a positive! Excellent location with many key sites and attractions within 20-30 mins drive. Waitrose is 10-15 mins drive and there is a local convenience store and pub up the road. Would highly recommend and would stay again. Thanks to Sarah for the messages and the owners for having us.

We had a lovely stay at Oakdene, it’s a gorgeous property and it is very well equipped for all of your needs.

Fantastic communication from Sarah, who was very helpful. Welcome goodies were a lovely touch as well.

Oakdene cottage certainly lived up to our expectations, with a bottle of bubbly and biscuits on arrival.

Modern property with all mod cons, and in a central position for visiting cotswold villages and just seven miles from Stratford upon Avon. The cottage is about three to four years old according to a neighbour, internet speed is slow but that’s due to village position. But we enjoyed so much we’re going to book oakdene again for next year.

This was the first time staying at Oakdene, and it was exactly as described.

It was a beautiful house, with everything you could possibly need for your stay, well maintained and even a thoughtful welcome gift. A beautiful setting, with many places to visit nearby, or just to chill in the beautiful garden. Sarah was in contact from the moment we booked, until we arrived and happy to answer any questions we may have. We would definitely consider returning, as it’s such a beautiful house and an ideal base for exploring.

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and staying at Oakdene contributed greatly to this.

It's a very clean and comfortable house with excellent, modern facilities and furniture and a relaxing sense of space both upstairs and down - in fact all one could possibly need for cooking, resting and sleeping well after a good day out. An excellent location for Cotswold touring, too. Ten out of ten!!

Lovely Stay!

It was our second time at Oakdene would highly recommend.

A very comfortable property with all you need.

Many thanks for the wine, biscuits, tea bags, etc. Two small points - no visitors book (useful for other visitors comments re places to visit etc). Internet strength was okay but tended to be slow at times, especially when streaming. If you like feeding birds take some bird seed - there are feeders and lots of birds but no food was available. We purchased our own! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again if returning to the area.

I will start by thanking all the people involved in making us a beautiful and relaxing vacation.

The first person is Mrs. Sarah, the one who provided us with all the support and gave us a clean house, for sweet snacks and prosecco.... the second person we thank is the owner of the house, a house with everything, nothing is missing , everything you need to feel at home, all kinds of games for children, books to read for all ages, a well-kept yard, we had a little nature at our place, we are very satisfied with everything and will we will definitely come back one day to these wonderful places.....and also thank the people at sykes for all the details they gave us throughout our vacation, they are professionals and we recommend this website with confidence to anyone to have a successful holiday in all respects.

Wonderful week at Oakdene Five stars all round from us .

Lovely location for visiting Cotswolds . Very peaceful village location. We loved it and would love to return. Thank you for the lovely treats left for us that was very thoughtful . Many thanks for having us .

We had a wonderful stay in Oakdene.

the property lived up to our expectations in every respect. everything was perfect so much so that we have booked a week for next year already. Would certainly recommend to friends and family and look forward to our return.

Oakdene was an amazing find for a peaceful week away in the Cotswolds.

Very easy to use as a base for visiting other places. We had a fantastic week and the cottage provided all of the home comforts you could need - thank you Rachel and Sarah for making us feel so welcome and we can’t wait to return.

Just returned from our week at Oakdene which we found to be a modern comfortable haven to spend our time.

The setting is peaceful with plenty of outside space, the house is modern, very clean and fully equipped for all your needs. Communication was good and the property accurately described. The property management kept in touch to ensure we were completely happy, which we thought was excellent. We have family in the Midlands and found it a perfect base to visit them and for them to come to us. It will be our first choice when we travel up again. Thank you for a enjoyable stay.

Very well equipped cottage A hand held vacuum would be great

This is a really lovely place to stay, very comfortable with every thing you need.

It’s situated in a lovely village handy for lots of lovely places to visit. A really lovely part of the country

Our stay at Oakdene was fantastic!

The holiday cottage has everything you could possibly need to ensure a great stay including books, board games, and cleaning supplies. Oakdene was spotlessly clean on arrival as well as a lovely welcome pack which was a nice, personal, touch. The cottage has an information booklet with useful contact details and local amenities and attractions which proved to be very useful. One thing, however, and it's not an issue - if anything, it was a pleasant surprise - we did not know that there was lovely garden furniture at Oakdene as the pictures did not show this, so we brought our own. Hopefully, this will save unnecessary luggage for someone. Overall, this was a superb stay and I would highly recommend anyone thinking about visiting the Cotswolds to stay at Oakdene.

Modern property set in a quiet rural area close to many interesting places.

Great kitchen with everything provided. Reading lights would improve the living area. Would prefer wider beds in the double and twin bedrooms. Poor mobile signal. Borderline WiFi service.

A lovely cottage with all the comforts of home.

The welcome pack was a lovely touch. Sarah made us really welcome and kept in touch to make sure we had everything we needed. Overall a lovely place to stay in an ideal spot to visit the Cotswolds. We will definitely be back

We have had a lovely week at Oakdene,the cottage is all you could wish for for a relaxing holiday,it has every thing that you need and is spotlessly clean.

Thank you J&M

Fantastic property, very comfortable.

Everything in the house that you would need. The instruction manual answered any query we had. Great location for exploring. We’ve really enjoyed our stay at Oakdene, will definitely be recommending to friends and family.

We had a great week.

The cottage was all we could ask for, lovely location,well appointed just home from home. We will certainly be hoping to return soon. The cycling all around the area safe and beautiful. Will remember the new lambs and daffodils for a long time. We thank all for our comfortable stay.

Lovely property.

Clean Comfortable Extremely quiet area. Plenty of utensils and crockery. Only a 10 minute drive into Stratford. Good clear instructions for all household items. Only negative for us was we had to be out for 10am so felt we could have had a family breakfast before saying goodbye to our family as we all parted ways.

Property was even larger than pictures show very spacious lovely and warm equipped with everything you require for your stay .

Good communication nice extra touches would recommend to anyone can't wait to return

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Oakdene.

The accommodation was spacious in a lovely location, very well equipped, comfortable, clean and lovely throughout. There was excellent communication from Sarah before and during the stay with fast helpful responses.

Oakdene is a very well equiped house; it's very comfortable and with a high standard of cleanliness.

We can't wait to return there in the near future.

The stay at Oakdene was almost perfect, the house was spotlessly clean and the accommodation was of the highest standard.

It was lovely to come into the house each day after walking in the cold January air to a cosy and warm environment. The temperature set as default were probably a little on the hot side and maybe a minor adjustment would make it perfect. The games and entertainment were very good and the smart tv was ideal.The surrounding area at Upper Quinton was lovely and we did a couple of walks from the house. With regards to the utensils etc in the kitchen, virtually everything you would want was provided with the exception of egg cups. It was so enjoyable a stay we would definitely book again when staying in the area. Thanks for a great week and the welcoming goodies.

Perfect place for a week away.

In a nice quiet village. Would recommend to anybody!

What a fantastic property!

It is modern, clean and beautifully decorated. We had everything we needed on our stay, including some very nice welcome treats. We stayed over Christmas, every effort was made to make things festive, and the kitchen was so well stocked we had no problems making our Christmas dinner. Highly recommended!

Oakdene is an exceptionally well decorated and equipped cottage in a lovely, quiet location.

We stayed over a bitterly cold weekend but the house stayed beautifully warm and underfloor heating was a particur treat for the feet!

Absolutely loved it

Good location!

Central to all the attractions we wanted to visit! Oakdene is a lovely modern cottage and was pleased to have been given bottle of wine, chocolates, biscuits, milk, tea, coffee and sugar. Only negative, was the heating was a little awkward to use but luckily the electric heater in the living room did the job and the mini heater, supplied, to use for the bedroom.