Butlers Cottage

Great place for max 6 guests.

Gorgeous cottage in a superb spot. Will definitely come again!! Nice welcome bits too!

A stunning cottage in a busy town with everything you need on your door step.

Parking can be a challenge as the town is so busy, we ended up carrying our luggage some distance from the only car parking space we could find. The cottage is well equipped and beautiful inside but cleanliness was not great in some areas. There was lots of dust especially on the tv stand and window sills, and many cobwebs around, the curtain was hanging down in the lounge where the hook had broken and not been fixed, the tiles in the bathroom were broken and sharp on the floor. Also the tiles on the wall were also cracked. The weather was glorious for all of our stay but we couldn’t sit outside as the garden furniture listed turns out to be a green rotting table with green rotting benches which was a shame. There was a small metal table and chairs that sat two people only. Over all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay but maintenance maybe needs looking at for a stunning listed cottage.

Cottage is right in the centre of the town which is great.

The AGA in the kitchen is not allowed to be used, So there is no heating in the kitchen which has a stone floor. It is a very cold kitchen. The toilet downstairs doesn't flush and the two upstairs are difficult to flush. A plumber could sort in 15 minutes. The reading light in the lounge doesn't work. There is no lampshade in one of the bedrooms. The boiler broke down on the Sunday and we had to have four visits to put it right.

We had a lovely stay in Butlers Cottage, comfortable, warm & cosy.

Extremely quiet once inside the cottage considering it is on the very busy High Street. The only item we couldn’t find was a heat protection glove to use when opening & closing the log burner.

Beautiful, simply beautiful.

Excellent instructions on how to locate and access the property, which was in the heart of the stunning, picturesque town. Upon arrival, the alleyway from the high street to the cottage was run down and initial impression was of anticipation, considering we had brought my in-laws. However, any hesitation quickly disappeared when we arrived at the cottage. Beautifully maintained, warm and cosy, with lovely gestures - tea, coffee, milk, juice, biscuits etc. the bedrooms and bathroom were immaculate and inviting. I cannot thank the Sykes and the owners of Butler’s Cottage enough. It was the perfect stay. Thank you.

We absolutely loved our stay at Butlers Cottage.

The beds were so comfy and the showers powerful. We liked the coat-hangers on pegs and plenty of drawer storage. Well stocked kitchen and nice surprise of welcome foody treats. Heating and hot water all worked perfectly and lovely to have everything to light a cosy fire. Instructions for entering and leaving the property were all clear and guidance folder had all the info we needed. All in all, a lovely decorated property, in a perfect location, tucked off the High Street. Thank you, Claire & friends

Just got back from a weekend stay 6 adults.

If anything the pictures didn’t do it justice ! Perfect location hidden off the Main street the cottage is huge , three big double bedrooms , large dinning room and original features to die for , very comfy beds , two bathrooms and a downstairs toilet. Directly opposite the pubs and restaurants plus convenience store lots of great quirky shops Spotlessly clean would highly recommend. Had a great nights sleep could not hear a thing. Picture perfect 5 stars a hidden gem. 5th July 2024 Jane from Yorkshire

We had a great girl’s long weekend break at Butlers Cottage.

Lovely traditional cottage, spacious and cosy inside and stocked with everything you need (though could do with a few more mugs!). Perfect central location off the high street but still quiet. Good base for exploring other Cotswold villages or getting into Oxford for a show.

We had a great stay at the cottage and would definitely return!

Check-in instructions were clear and shared well in advance, the high street parking does get full very quickly but we were fine parking round the corner. Although I'd agree with other reviews on the upkeep of the entrance/outside of the cottage, it almost made the interior even more impressive when you got in. The place was beautifully decorated, clean, spacious and had all the amenities needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay :)

I had a really pleasent and comfy stay in this suprisngly quiet house, so much so , that i would happily return.

Other feedback is as others have already stated: 1. I noticed in both Manor Cottage properties i've stayed in the interior is cleaner than the exterior. They don't seem to have an appropriate outside space maintenance routine & it shows. Not that the spaces aren't usable or appreciated, they are. But in general holiday lets do fall down on exteiror maintenance and here is the same. They need to keep pace with the seasons to stay on top. Tumbled roof moss, bird feathers, spider webs and weeding, greening stone work are classic signs. 2. The house is very old and full of character so a bit of wonky is not an issue. I did notice reported failed curtain rings and hard to flush toilets in reviews remain unaddressed which suggests feedback is not routinely acted upon as stated. Other issues: 1. Taking a dust pan and brush to a set of stairs revealled they obviously hadn't been properly cleaned for a while. We also found some long black hairs in our bathroom. While some / most of the property does appear super clean it's a shame to know corners might get cut. I was left wondering if detergents are used to clean bathrooms and what other bits might be neglected. It's a big property and i can imagine a daunting propsect to clean but hygiene risks only increase in such places. 2. This might be one for the local vicar rarher than an electrician but the first couple of nights were chilly and we could not get any radiator in any bedroom or the sitting room to activate following house instructions. Then all of a sudden one might suddenly heat up, but is was terribly random. None of it made any sense at all. Also the radiator in the tv snug made an alarming rattling noise after being on for several hours. When finally one evening the dish-washer came on without ever being used or even switiched on we decided the whole issue might have something to do with a resident ghost. The house electrics didn't seem dodgy and the heating was all about illogical water flow, but this house is in permanent shade so i'd want an assurance all is working if i were to stay during the winter.

The listing doesn’t do the property justice.

Its size is more than adequate for 6 adults and the bedrooms are large. A very well equipped kitchen, excellent location and very well heated. We all enjoyed our stay and thoroughly recommend.

We stayed in this property approx 3 years ago - just before the pandemic.

We enjoyed our stay that time so we’re happy to book again. But, … this time we noticed that very little maintenance / repairs has been done. 2 of the 3 toilets did not work properly. For one of them, a part had to be obtained and then fitted. A number of the light bulbs were out and needed replacing - v high ceilings so not something that we could fix. The curtains in the living room needed rehanging - as several of the connecting pieces were either missing or broken. There were a number of places where wall paint had been scuffed and needed redoing. Some of the kitchen equipment was missing from our last visit and had not been replaced etc etc. Overall - lots of small things that detracted from our experience. We are more than a bit surprised that there has been no offer of any compensation to make up for all of the inconvenience caused.

Very nice location off the High Street other than the alleyway access.

Very peaceful and quiet despite proximity to street. The property itself is very well presented and equipped. Got to be careful with head height/ upstairs beams. Only one key is a real issue for up to 6 people who could be in 3 groups going in different directions. This is compounded by the lack of a phone signal in Burford, resulting in having to make complex arrangements for meeting and contact. Not acceptable, especially as the key safe wasn't working particularly well and would not close for some time. 2 extra keys in the property sorts an annoying problem. Burford is lovely with many attractions around about. Great for a winter break.

Butlers Cottage is without doubt the best place we have stayed in.

We love Burford and it was our 4th visit but 1st in Butlers Cottage,we were blown away on arrival.Luxurious and comfortable and cosy in a perfect location,just fabulous Thank you

Butlers cottage is a hidden gem.

Behind a nondescript door on the High Street lies this lovely cottage. Exceedingly well equipped, immaculately clean , spacious, quirky and very comfortable. Superb location right in the centre of Burford. At first we were concerned about needing to park on the busy Main Street but it was never a problem, we always found an unlimited space at the bottom end of the High Street. A lovely property, highly recommended.

Absolutely fantastic cottage.

Much more than we expected. And needed.

Lovely cottage in perfect location to enjoy Burford and the Cotswolds.

The welcome pack was very thoughtful and much appreciated. The cottage itself was immaculate, but the exterior alleyway and courtyard were a bit grubby, meaning our first impressions were a little tarnished. The interior stairs were a little steep, but good exercise! As far as facilities go, there was everything you could hope for. Excellent beds, good showers, extensive TV selection and a kitchen better equipped than our at home, as well as lots of information about the area. Loved our week.

The cottage was very clean, beautifully presented and had all we needed for a wonderful stay!

The beds were very comfortable and rooms very spacious. The milk, biscuits, juice and crisps were a lovely welcome touch and it was good to have a range of cleaning products supplied too. The location was excellent as we could access all Burford had to offer on foot yet the cottage was very quiet.

We had to find a place to stay at the last minute.

We found Butler's Cottage on line and it seemed perfect. Unfortunately the website we were using reported an error and it would take up to 48 hours to get a response. I looked it up and found Butler's Cottage again at Sykes Holiday Cottages website. They actually have people answering the phone and they were very helpful through the booking process. It was arranged that we had the cottage for that night. The instructions given for accessing the cottage were easy to follow. The address on the High Street in Burford, Oxfordshire was central. Even though it is a busy thoroughfare with a heavy tourist influx during the day, once you opened the door and walked down the private Close to the cottage the noise of the High Street faded away to leave the sounds of birds in the Wisteria and quiet church bells on the hour. The kitchen appears to be a cooks kitchen! Everything you might want including a crepe pan! We had peach crepes for breakfast one day. There is even a dishwasher. There is a laundry room with everything necessary for a traveler. There is a staircase at either end of the cottage so my husband and I used the bedroom and bath on one side of the house while our daughter and baby used the bedroom and bath at the other side. One group did not disturb the other. There was a third bedroom in the middle we did not need. It was a wonderful respite and the people at Sykes Holiday Cottages were very helpful at all times. Burford is a wonderful village central to exploring the Cotswold.

We really enjoyed the cottage and it’s location.

Our only criticism was that we were not allowed to use the AGA as we cook on our own at home every day

We found Butler's Cottage spacious , comfortable and maintained to a good standard and enjoyed our holiday very much Some pointers that hopefully makes it even better for the next guests ; 1.

The room heater in the bedroom with the twin beds needs fixing - we could not get it to work 2. The check in times was stated as 6 pm in the email from Sykes however the information manual for guests at the cottage said 4 pm ( this looks reasonable instead of 6 pm ) both need to be consistent 3. The passageway leading to the cottage main door in not maintained and is littered with debris, however.that said, the cottage itself is very clean and well maintained Thank you for a wonderful arrangement . Warm regards Vimal

We had an amazing stay.

Slight issue with housekeeping on arrival but this was dealt with quickly and efficiently by Sykes. The pictures don't do this cottage justice, it's just beautiful in a lovely location. It is incredibly comfortable. You have everything you could need in the cottage, it is really well equipped with a lot of thought to making each stay as comfortable as possible. We stayed over the few days of storm Eunice so made good use of the games, books and DVDs....! We loved the cottage and would happily rebook. Thank you!

Butlers cottage is a fabulous cottage, perfectly positioned in the centre of Burford and just a few minutes walk from all the lovely shops, tea rooms and eateries.

Whilst having a central position there is no noise and the cottage is quiet and peaceful. We stayed on a really crisp cold week and we found it warm and cosy and the wood burning stove was a real bonus. The cottage throughout was exquisitely presented with everything you could wish for in a self catering stay. Beds were large and blissfully comfortable. I wouldn't hesitate to re-book Butlers through Manor Cottage as everything was simply perfect! Highly recommended.

We had a lovely time in a beautiful and clean cottage.

We can highly recommend Butlers Cottage!

Beautiful cottage in the heart of lovely Burford.

The exterior is deceiving inside is a stunning property bursting with character and charm. Finished to a really high standard and the owners have thought of everything from a cafetiere to champagne flutes, books and magazines, starter pack for the log burner – it was an upgraded home from home! Most importantly for me it was absolutely immaculate everything was sparkling clean including the cutlery! Surprisingly quiet too considering just off the High Street. Thanks to the owners I cannot wait to return! Also thanks to the lovely team at Manor Cottages.