Shenley

Lovely cottage, we really enjoyed our stay.

It was clean tidy and well presented with a well equipped kitchen and enough space to accommodate the four of us. Ideal for young families with a park adjacent. Located in a beautiful part of the world only a 2 min walk from a great pub and a 5 min drive from a large supermarket

We spent a great time at Shenley Cottage visiting The Cotswolds.

Great location and lovely cottage!

I know I'm being picky.

A slide bolt on the toilet doors, a TV aerial to provide Freeview channels or a smart speaker to provide radio channels or music. Complimentary semi scimmed milk rather than full fat is a better compromise for all. The cottage is lovely. It's very clean and comfortable and is in a lovely location for walkers and cyclists. It was an easy 30 minute walk into Stow on the Wold along a bridle path. It also has a good pub selling good food and drink. I'd recommend booking a table as we had to wait 30 minutes before we could order food.

Quirky, rustic and historic.

Broadwell turned out to be a gorgeous village at the northern end of The Cotswolds and is very handy for both Stow & Bourton in particular. The setting in the village is lovely, with the green very handy for the dogs, and The Fox pub just a short stroll away (had a nice Sunday lunch there). The house is accurately described, and I would agree it wouldn't be suitable for children (or anyone with mobility problems) due to the steep stairs. The kitchen and bathrooms are nicely modernised & equipped, whilst the character of the rest of the house (including some interesting portraiture in several of the rooms) is carefully preserved. The car parking was a bit of a squeeze, but is sufficient for two medium sized cars with care. I enjoyed our family gathering at Shenley, and visiting the surrounding area (including Mr Clarkson's new pub!) - the setting is

We arrived, the property was dirty, we removed a sanitary towel from one of the bedrooms and old coffee grounds from the coffee machine.

The welcome pack was almost non existant, no tea bags, hardly any toilet rolls, small towels (1 each for an entire week). The place lacked real love and could be so much more. Sky remote needed a pin. Overall, really really poor and wont rebook again.

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely old Grade II Listed Building.

It had everything that we needed to make our stay comfortable and was central to all the local Cotswolds villages. It was also handy to be able to walk the dogs on the Village Green and visiting the dog friendly village pub - The Fox Inn where we had lovely food and coffees. We would highly recommend this house to other people.

I really enjoyed my stay in this unique property.

The only thing I couldn’t find was the bin for food waste? The general bin said no food waste but no separate bin seemed available. The information folder is also getting a bit tired and has numerous spelling mistakes so maybe update soon? This house is however completely unique and very comfortable.

The cottage was really beautiful, lots of character and furnished to a very high standard.

Very comfortable, nothing lacking. We loved that it felt so historic. Beautiful village, lovely pub. The outside space is not enclosed and not very private - we didn't mind but maybe others might. Thank you for a really lovely stay

Gorgeous cottage - full of character - and very comfortable

Lovely well equipped cottage.

Instructions in the house are clear.

This is one of the most comfortable cottages we have ever stayed in.

Everything that you need is there and the property absolutely oozes period charm. The icing on the cake is the 2 minute walk to one of the best pub/restaurants in the Cotswolds. Heavenly place that we will visit again

A lovely cottage in a lovely location.

Very clean, beds very comfortable and nice bathrooms. Having the wood burner for the winter evenings was a bonus. The within walking distance Fox pub and their food also recommended. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We arrived to a very clean, warm and Christmas decorated lovely cortage which is perfectly situated for day trips to the various Cotswold towns (and 20 mins from Diddly Squat farm shop).

The cottage was very well equipped and comfortable. Other visitors have pointed out the parking is tight which it is if you have an SUV or 4x4 but it’s a lot easier if you reverse up the lane to the house. The food in the local pub The Fox was excellent too. Would def return!

Shenley Cottage is in a beautiful location that speaks to the beauty of the Cotswolds.

Unfortunately, the house itself is very tired and needs an update. It was incredibly dirty throughout the house with excessive cobwebs in virtually every corner - even in the doorways. The kitchen had not been cleaned and had stains and spillage marks from the top down. There were spiders and cobwebs underneath the top cupboards, between the fridge and ceiling, giving the impression that the property had been neglected for some years. The children were scared of the house due to the sheer number of spiders and cobwebs hanging over their beds and common areas. We did complain about the cleanliness and after some negotiation, they sent a cleaner the next day, who cleaned a few cobwebs and the dirt in the cutlery drawer!!! The on-suite had pee on and around the toilet and was not cleaned at our request, although they did clean the hairs and scum from the main bathroom. All the doors were stained with years of dirt collecting on them. We were very disappointed as the pictures on the website look lovely. The house needs several days of deep cleaning. Having said that, we were very grateful that at least the beds were clean and comfortable. Most of the house is warm, although the radiator in the children's bedroom was broken. I would never come back to stay here.

The 2 main observations/criticisms concerned the scarcity of firewood --- only enough for one night, if that, plus the absence of kindling and firelighters.

The other point concerns the re-cycling arrangements. Nowhere could we find the relevant containers/bins.

Lovely cottage, great facilities and very comfortable

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Shenley - if anything it exceeded our expectations.

We were there three weeks and felt so at home. Everything was top notch, from the kitchen to the bedding. The village of Broadwell couldn't be more charming and the village Pub is one of the best in the region. We had great communication, checking in was easy, and the rates were reasonable. Such a great stay!

Shenley is a lovely cottage.

There were 4 of us staying. The beds were really comfy, so we had a great nights sleep. The house was clean and tidy, with everything you'd need for a short break. It is located in a great spot to visit several towns during the day. The outside space was lovely, with table and chairs, lovely to sit and have a drink in the evening. The parking is a little tight, no turning room, so you need to reverse back down the lane.

Great location in a beautiful village.

The cottage was very comfortable and clean. Could have done with better instructions left in the house e.g. When to take bins out, how to recycle etc

Had a very enjoyable stay at Shenley, with all the home comforts .

A delightful period property in an idyllic village in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Lovely cottage, very tastefully decorated in a fabulous location.

Great facilities, we really enjoyed our stay. Communication with the lovely lady who looked after the cottage was great, she really went the extra mile to ensure everything was just perfect for us so thank you very much to her. We would definitely return

Very dusty made me asthma bad.

A good clean is needed. Pillows need protectors Bed on wheels with no fixed headboard kept moving Lounge chair broke as I say on it banged my head in radiator cover which fell off Radiators really dirty My partner fixed the chair .. Toe nails on carpet

Great location, fabulous local pub, & accessible to other key Cotswold towns

Really nice period property great location and only about 45 minute walk into Stow the village pub was really good and only a few hundred yards away Parking was a bit tight some of the cutlery and dishes weren't very clean slightly disappointed with the check in/out times (5pm on arrival , 10am on departure) so it only felt like we we're there a day and a half.

Ive stayed many times in cottages in the cotswolds areas and never had to arrive so late and leave so early

Our second stay this year and equally enjoyable.

Shenley is so tastefully decorated, with antique furnishings in keeping with the characterful property. The bathroom and kitchen are modern and well-equipped. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. The lounge is a pleasure to be in with its relaxing ambiance. All areas were spotlessly clean. Broadwell is well situated for trips to many Cotswold villages, including a pleasant forty minute country walk to Stow-on-the-Wold. The village pub is welcoming, with a full menu. Thank you to the owners for sharing the property with us and for the welcoming cake and milk. Would be happy to return.

Found the house covered in cobwebs inside especially and walking through the back door you have to duck to not get them around your head, grill etc and cupboard's are dirty and no roasting tins, the house needs a good clean.

The sofa and chairs were very uncomfortable and the chrome hospital canteen trolly that the tv is on.... The pictures downstairs are terrible, extra large painted portraits of people just staring at you in the living room and kitchen. Didn't unpack as the cupboards upstairs are damp.

We had a lovely long weekend at Shenley.

The cottage has lots of charm and was spotlessly clean on arrival. I would say any previous comments have been noted by the owner because everything was perfect on arrival. The kitchen has everything you need and the rooms are all very spacious. My only small gripe is that maybe a welcome basket/hamper could be provided with a couple of local items to start you off, but this certainly wouldn't stop me from returning. Broadwell itself is a charming little village, centred around the green. Our kids loved playing on here and watching the cars drive through the ford in the road. The local pub 'The Fox Inn' is also very good and well worth a visit for both food and drink. Would thoroughly recommend.

The property was a dream come true for us - beautiful antique furnishings and tasteful decoration throughout.

The kitchen was modern, well-equipped and clean. The bathrooms were also immaculate; one with a large, efficient shower. The beds were particularly comfortable. The single beds were wider than expected, with the same snow-white bedding as the super-king. With its calm and relaxing ambiance, Shenley was a pleasure to return to after a busy day sight-seeing. Would love to return someday.

The fllies were a bit annoying - a bead curtain might help.

No non-slip mat for bath and shower. Lovely cottage that gave a real different feel to our holiday. Nicely close to Stow and amenities.

A beautiful location ideal for lovely walks and getting around the Cotswolds The house is a very characterful and tasteful grade 2 listed stone cottage with all mod cons.

Very homely The cottage owner was fantastic and responded to my queries and requests Our stay was perfect

Fantastic location in a beautiful village.

We are sorry we will have missed the village fete. Pub not open Mon and Tuesday but opens on Wed lunchtime. Reservations are needed on line as very busy. Over 100 lunches on Sunday lunchtime. Furniture and garden not as depicted on photographs and needs updating to reflect actual. Shared drive to limited parking. Interior could do with deep clean. Great shower on 1st floor. Bed soft in loft room with difficult beam to get into bed. All in all very nice.

We had a really wonderful stay!

! And look forward to returning!

Very nice cottage situated within easy reach of all towns and amenities in the Cotswolds.

Lovely village setting.

We have stayed in quite a lot of Holiday cottages in the Cotswolds, Shenley is one of the best.

Lovely sitting room, log fire superb. Kitchen could do with more plates etc to make the dishwasher worth using, ended up hand washing. Beds extremely comfortable and bathrooms a treat. The heating controls need to be explained in the information book, its set to come on at different times, which couldn't be changed and it did get quite cold at times, especially upstairs. It didn't bother us but we could hear the mice in the walls at night, country life I suppose! We will book Shenley again, it was a great place with a lovely atmosphere.

We loved it at Shenley, the house was beautiful and there were lots of lovely walks to explore with our dog.

Such a lovely little village. The house was spotlessly clean with comfy beds and a lovely log burner in the living room, which was nice to snuggle in front of.

A lovely property.

Very comfortable beds. Great shower. If you don't like reversing down narrow lanes , park at the bottom of the road. Take your own tin opener as there isn't one. Close to Stow in the Wold and Moreton in Marsh for pubs and restaurants. Some takeaway menus in the welcome pack would be handy. Tesco and Aldi nearby. Nearby pub , The Fox ..ok. Real ale was flat, warm and tasteless. Not being pulled that often. Go to Stow, better pubs.

The cottage was lovely and in a beautiful setting.

The only thing that let it down was the parking. In the listing it says there is parking for two cars. We had two fairly big cars and due to the access of the parking space it was impossible to get both cars in. Other than that it was a most enjoyable holiday.

Fantastic location and facilities.

Only minor points to mention are: - The property could do with a thorough dusting - lots of cobwebs visible. We took the liberty of cleaning some away. - The armchairs - the seating cushions need a some new padding. - notification that the rear garden is effectively shared/open. This may help should a tenant have a dog that isn't fond of children. The local residents let their children move freely and others may not appreciate this.

Loved the village and really liked the accommodation, especially the up to date kitchen and bathroom facilities.

However the parking was not as described in the listing, the driveway is shared and you are therefore asked to park on a gravel patch not shown in the picture, there was no turning space so it was necessary to reverse out and the drive was much longer than that pictured so it was difficult, in fact I scratched my car. Also the hanging space for clothes was damp and smelled of damp so you could not use it. These two things will stop me from rebooking.

Disappointing.

Shenley is a beautiful property, in a wonderful location, which is sadly not maintained well inside and out, and no longer lives up to the photos which must have been taken some time ago. The ground floor along with the stairs and landings need redecorating, but most importantly of all the house needs a deep clean. The garden is untidy, the space outside the kitchen has shabby furniture, broken fence, broken and unclean BBQ, there is a dead Christmas tree in the parking area. During our stay and after the previous review someone came along and cut the grass and tidied a little. As Alison who stayed in the house before us pointed out, the chairs in sitting room are truly uncomfortable, there are two better armchairs upstairs which would improve that situation. Also the handle on the log burner doesn't work so unable to close the door properly which is probably why the house smells of smoke. I have stayed in many holiday cottages which accept dogs and they have all been spotlessly clean. I really hope the situation with the cleaning is improved immediately for guests arriving from now on. On a positive note the bedrooms and bathrooms by comparison are very comfortable.

Such a beautiful area in the Cotswold, lovely little village.

Beautiful old house and perfect for exploring the area. On the plus side the beds were comfy, shower was great and a well equiped kitchen, some lovely features in this old house, but it could do with some love & TLC, the house just doesn't look like the pictures anymore and not a cheap property to rent! Top bathroom tap on sink needs fixing, looks like been like this for a while looking at the visitors book. Sink in middle bathroom doesn't drain away. I understand that the lounge furniture needs to be in keeping with the antique feel of the place but the 3 armchairs are so so uncomfortable and need to be completely reupholstered, same with the sofa cushions. Bad backs all round!! And why oh why would you have the TV on a big metal catering kitchen trolley jn the lounge!!! The only entrance to house, door sticks. In the lounge with the woodburner, the only window can't be open so no ventilation, so previous use from previous visitors left a smokey smell. Back courtyard, a lovely place to have breskfast, but the table & chairs rusty and dirty, the BBQ broken and certainly wouldn't use due to being dirty, could do with weeding. Front garden needs some pruning and tidying. Whole house could do with a lick of paint and a deep clean. Just a little thing, every other visitor who commented in the book had a lovely cake left, we had a packet of biscuits!! Would stay here again as loved the area, providing these little things had been addressed, feel like the inside not had any attention since being used as a holiday let, which is such a shame for this wonderful property. It wouldn't take much.

Warm, cosy and welcoming.

Shenley is a beautiful cottage in a great area to explore.

A comfortable cottage in a beautiful spot, ideally located for access to many of the towns and villages you'll be wanting to visit.

Represents good value for a Cotswolds getaway.

An excellent long weekend away

Wow.

What an amazing place. The house was stunning. The pictures do not do it justice. Going in march is always a risk with the weather but we had a couple of nice days so we got to explore the local area. Stow and Bourton on the water are beautiful. Loved our time there, the locals were amazing and the Fox Inn pub was a proper village pub with outstanding food and hospitality. We will be back.

Lovely cottage, well located and looked after.

Lovely cottage in a great location.

We loved the log burner during the evenings and thought the chocolate cake on arrival was a lovely gesture. Many thanks for a great weekend. Will definitely come again.

Wonderfully comfortable; absolutely beautiful - Would very happily stay again.

Excellent stay in Shenley.

Great local pub and perfect place for a relaxing time away with the family.

Great cottage with lots of character and wonderful home away from home feel.

Quintessential English countryside house.

We were a family of five and found it perfect for our stay. Big and comfortable bedrooms for a good night of shut eye before a long day exploring nearby towns and walking. Cosy and warm living room that we could drink wine and play boardgames in the evening.

Great property, really clean, well maintained, well equipped.

We had a great time

What a superb venue for a weekend away .

Great location in a wonderful village. Great facilities and the chocolate cake made us feel most welcome. It had everything we needed and so much character.

Shenley is a beautiful old cottage in a gorgeous setting.

I absolutely loved the village green and we had a delicious dinner at the Fox Inn. Absolutely delightful little village and the cottage had incredibly comfy beds and a great shower!

Cosy well equipped cottage in pretty village close to stow on the world.

A lovely warm, cosy and welcoming cottage.

Made even better by the little touches such as tea, coffee, milk and a delicious chocolate cake. We have had a lovely stay, enjoying the country walks and great food at The Fox Inn. There is everything you could need here and very comfy beds for a great nights sleep. A fantastic part of the country which we all love. Many thanks for a great stay

A delightful house full of character with lovely contents and well planned out.

We have had a lovely time. Very comfortable and would like to return

It's always a risk when you stay in a new place will it live up to the description and photos on the website as well as or own expectations.

Shenley did not disappoint, fantastic accommodation in a great location. Thanks also for the detailed directions.

Beautiful Decor.

Super clean. Beds and bedding were excellent. Loved loved the kitchen and that the house was quiet and not in a touristy village. Car is needed to get around. Everything you forgot was there already. What a lovely home in which to experience country life. Don’t put the tall people upstairs tho. Low beam!

What a lovely place to experience England for the first time.

We thoroughly enjoyed walking up to birdsong and the country views, exploring the village and surrounding area during the day and reading in the cozy window seat in the evenings. Thank you for a lovely stay.

We had a lovely visit and this is a great location to travel through the Cotswolds.

Like other visitors to your beautifully appointed home, we enjoyed dinner at The Fox Inn. We appreciated the updated bathrooms and ate our meals outside when we cooked at the cottage. Thank you for the lovely gesture of cake and milk to welcome us. There is so much to see in this wonderful part of England. Thank you for sharing your home

A wonderful few days.

The cottage was perfect for what we needed. There was a group of six of us and the rooms and facilities were perfect... We made use of the gardens front and back and the neighbours were lovely, very friendly and helpful. The food at The Fox Inn was excellent, as were the staff at the pub.

It’s the night before the summer solstices and its still light at 10-10:30pm.

We can’t think of a better place to be. What a lovely home – so well appointed and so comfortable. We have wonderful time in the Cotswolds and enjoying our time here. We went to The Fox Inn on the first night and had a great pub dinner. Stow offers a great selection of restaurants and shops. So happy we found you!

A beautiful, well appointed cottage.

We highly recommend it.

A lovely cottage with stunning views, it was spotless and cosy inside with the comfiest beds.

Really quiet and peaceful but so close to good places to visit, shops and pubs.

Definitely a property of character - beautiful!

Excellent bathrooms too. It was perfect for our family birthday celebration. Beautiful location - very quiet. Parking for two cars right outside the entrance door (at the back at the end of a long drive). Would definitely recommend this place.

Beautiful well equipped cottage with character & setting in the heart of the pastoral Midlands.

Pub around the corner and the town 5 minutes away. Modern wood burning hearth during a cold front is a winner. Anri-Jacques

We had a wonderful weekend catching up with old friends.

Lots of fun exploring nearby villages of Bourton on the Water and Moreton in Marsh. Would recommend the pub, The Fox Inn in the village, friendly staff and locals, also dog friendly. Thank you for a lovely stay

Great cottage!

Enjoyed our stay. Good food at Wild Rabbit in Kingham and Porch House in Stow

Have had a very enjoyable week here in this lovely warm cottage.

Perfect house and location to relax in. Welcoming local pub, Daylesford farm show and walks from here. A very happy week. Thank you for the chocolate cake x

eally enjoyed our stay in this comfortable cottage.

Well equipped! We were 6 adults and 4 month old twins and found everything we needed. The cottage is very cosy and has a lovely cared for atmosphere. The bathroom sower was particular joy

Lovely house, everything you need.

Enjoyed a lovely family weekend here. The bed linen and beds are super nice. Would recommend

Perfect stay for our mystery evening, a lovely property.

Very comfortable beds and have everything we needed. Great location for walks and pub lunch. I’d recommend and look forward to visiting again

Perfect!

Great food and welcome at Fox Inn. Beautiful house in a beautiful setting, and such a dog friendly area. Recommend a visit to Broadway Tower, amazing views!

An amazingly beautiful cottage!

Exceeded our expectations!

Fantastic place, little things like herbs and spices in the kitchen were a really appreciated touch, had everything we needed and then some.

Instructions were clear and the place was in perfect order.

I would give this property a five-star rating, the setting is just lovely, a stone’s throw from the green and country pub, we walked into Stow on the Wold which is a bit uphill but lovely.

The cottage is really well furnished with a lovely sofa and a mix of antique furniture. The kitchen is really well equipped and the owner left a handmade cake for us.We are really fussy when it comes to homes and interiors and we were both impressed. the bedrooms are all a good size with a good standard of linens and bathrooms. Highly recommended by us and we are really hard to please!

Beautiful location, very near the village green.

Great pub within a few minutes walk..