Horseshoe Cottage

We loved our time here.

Very clean, cosy, thoughtfully equipped. Town is very quiet. Very good rambling opportunities from the front door.

We enjoyed our stay very much but the stairs were a hazard for me at 89yrs also the bed was very high , comfortable but a bit of a climb for an old fellow.

Apart from that we were very happy with the cottage.

Perfectly placed cottage in a wonderful location owner has thought of everything including the doggies needs Would recommend a stay here doesn't disappoint in any way

Beautiful cottage in a very pretty little Cotswolds village.

The cottage is finished to a high standard and the owners have thought of everything, little touches everywhere. It was great to have board games and cards, and little things such as salt & pepper, dishwashers tablets, cleaning products etc was so useful as these are the things you forget! The cottage was very clean and comfortable. The outdoor space is lovely too and it was great to sit under the pergola when the sun did make an appearance. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Love Horseshoe Cottage!

This is our 3rd stay there. A real home from home with everything you need. Very clean, cosy and comfortable and central for visiting many places around The Cotswolds. Highly recommend.

A beautiful cottage with excellent attention to detail-all kitchen utensils, torches, comfy beds, logs for the log burner, lots of handy hints from the owners of places to visit, walk and eat and the aga!

Lovely location!

It really is a fantastic cottage.

What we really loved was the attention to the small details of what we may need. Flashlights, a warm house when we arrived, spare umbrella, nightlights, and it was done up for Christmas, puppy treats, poo bags. It was also the cleanest cottage that I have stayed in. Highly recommended. Take Wellies.

A very charming cottage in a good area.

Very clean and well presented with a decent amount of things you may need. Good walking from the door. The wood burner was excellent and we found it was very efficient in providing heat throughout the downstairs. (note there are also wall heaters throughout the cottage, the wood burner is a nice bonus, not really needed until late autumn and winter) Good location and pub nearby was usefull.

The property is really lovely and well equipped and clean.

The directions are great, as are the suggestions for things to do. Could be very cosy. We arrived 4pm Sunday evening and checked out early Tuesday and sadly most of the things we wanted to see and do, including some shops etc, are closed until Wednesday. There was no heating on when we arrived and the cottage was very very cold for the first 18 hrs until the night storage heaters came on. I did receive a note from Ken saying put the aga on but didn't get it till the second day. Not enough wood in the basket to keep the log burner going all evening, very hungry for wood, and a suggestion that more could be purchased locally. In the pictures it shows a huge log pile in the lounge which isn't there anymore. Not a helpful suggestion when staying for two nights and without heating from a 4pm check in on a Sunday. The late check in and early check out gave us only a day and a half at the cottage and for the amount we paid, £556, we were disappointed at this. Things which we noticed about the property are that the shower cubicle is tiny and restrictive, although there is a huge bath taking up half of the room, there is no area/shelf to put down toiletries for use in the bathroom within reach. In most places I have stayed there is also some complimentary shower gel or soap etc. Non here. There isn't a useful mirror in the double bedroom. In the kitchen all the bowls and dishes for use are tucked into a corner cupboard which you cannot open unless you open the washing machine cupboard door first. Not easy access for these things as a small gap. Hope this is helpful feedback

Lovely comfortable and warm cottage.

Well equipped for both humans and dogs! A real bonus having a fully enclosed rear garden. Plenty of walks locally and a field opposite the church where dogs can run off lead. Excellent location for a visit to the Cotswolds. Village pub food very good and can also recommend The Red Lion at Long Compton. Our second visit and I expect we shall visit again.

Lovely cottage which was very well equiped, clean and tidy.

Lots of useful information given by the owner which we took full advantage of. Back garden is secure for dogs but the front garden would benefit from a fence between cottage and next door. The village was idyllic and we enjoyed walks directly from the cottage. We will definitely be back.

Lovely cottage,but as informed the stairs being as old as cottage and wood, and the top stair is pointing downwards so giving a strange feeling as you step up or down.

A thought would be to fit anti-slip grit tape that wouldn't detract if fitted, to the overall aesthetics of the cottage but that's my opinion.but otherwise a perfect stay in a pretty village in the peaceful Cotswolds countryside. Regards Pete Linsell

Cottage was wonderful - clean, comfy, homely - can’t fault it at all.

The village is so quiet and peaceful and very pretty. Would definitely stay again.

We have had a fantastic week in this stunning cottage, it is absolutely beautiful in such pretty surroundings.

  We couldn't have asked for anything more or better, they have gone out of your way to include absolutely everything we needed and more in a home from home holiday, even putting information about the area for walks and amenities. Would and already have recommended this cottage.

This is our second time at Horseshoe Cottage.

Really cosy cottage with everything you need. Dog friendly and even dog supplies there if you have forgotten them. Great location in lovely village and also great for visiting local places.

Lovely cottage in a lovely village.

Spotlessly clean and super comfy beds. Only criticism is the stairs, they are steep which is not a problem but they are very slippy. Enclosed back garden a real bonus as we had a dog with us and we could safely let him spend time outside. Good quality pub opposite the cottage, but you do need to book. Another bonus for us was an enclosed paddock close by where you can let your dog off the lead. Will definitely visit again.

What a fantastic cottage lovely decor and very comfortable, pretty garden front and rear and everything you would want.

The owner Ken was very helpful and provided lots of information and suggestions for the area. We visit the Cotswolds every year but not stayed in Whichford before and it’s a lovely area. We have been to The Straw Kitchen many times and it was lovely to be able to walk to it. We will definitely be back to this cottage just loved it thanks for a lovely time away.

We loved the cottage and it’s location , nothing to find fault with , furniture, fixtures and fittings all good quality .

Recommend the lido at Chipping Norton for a swim and the pottery in the village for a wander round also enjoyed sitting in the garden to eat and relax . A highlight for us was the classic car meet on the village green it’s incredible.

Absolutely stunning cottage in a beautiful location, could not fault it!

The cottage was perfect. First class. We willl definitely be back. Had a fabulous week here in horseshoe cottage.

We had a fab time at Horseshoe Cottage.

The cottage was fab and had everything in it that we could possibly want and more. The weather was fab and the scenery and pretty villages were superb.

Lovely cottage and a lovely village, we were lucky enough to be there for the car show on the green…

Fabulous week at Horseshoe Cottage.

Comfortable, cosy and delightful. Plenty to do and see nearby.

The cottage was very well equipped and obviously used by the owners, so it felt like a proper 'home from home'.

The charming front garden overlooks the village green, and is a stone's throw from a lively village pub. We loved the sunny conservatory, and gazebo in the back garden for breakfast.We were very lucky with the weather and Horseshoe cottage makes an ideal location for splendid Cotswold walks and visiting some first class Gardens. Altogether a lovely relaxing break!

Lovely cottage and lots of nice extras, books, maps for local walks and dog treats too

Well equipped cottage in a quiet location with a good local pub/restaurant on the doorstep and within easy reach of bigger villages and towns.

Plenty of walks in the area albeit the weather made conditions difficult under foot. Take a trip to the Cotswold Distillery if you like gin and the Hook Brewery in Hook Norton for a great breakfast.

The whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth.

The house was lovely but I had to pay £100 for a double duvet cover that I am certain I didn’t mark. There has been no acknowledgement of that fact. I will not be recommending Sykes or the cottage I stayed in.

Lovely cottage in a good location.

Lovely kitchen and very well equipped. It was really useful to have the outside sink for washing the dog down after going for some nice walks, unfortunately the weather was not kind to us, it rained pretty much all the time during our week's stay - we certainly had good use of our waterproofs and wellingtons. Would have been useful to have a dustpan and brush, a razor point in the bathroom and a larger mirror in the main bedroom. Also we found that all the kitchen cupboards were full with equipment, so no where much to store your groceries. Thank you for a nice stay, and for preparing the cottage so nicely.

The cottage is beautiful, full of character and comfort.

A great location for seeing the Cotswolds.

The cottage is beautiful.

It completely overwhelmed us when we went inside. It was exactly like the pictures. The owners Ken and Gill have equipped it to a very high standard. It was our home for a week. They have thought of everything. I would recommend this cottage and the village which is a great base to see various places in the area. A must when you arrive is the straw kitchen by whichford pottery plus the Norman Knight for food. We went to Broadway and walked to the tower, we visited Oxford, we walked to long Compton and had a meal st the red lion. We went to Bourton on the water and Stow on the Wold, we saw lovely local villages like Burford and a town Banbury. All in all it was an amazing relaxing holiday and would definitely come back to this cottage if we could.

Gorgeous holiday cottage in beautiful location.

The sun in the from garden in the evenings with a glass of wine is absolutely perfect. Cottage is right by the village green and a pub literally on the doorstep. However, unfortunately due to COVID restrictions, we could not try out the pub as it only opens Friday to Sunday and they were fully booked when we enquired. Instead we ate at The Sun Inn in Hook Norton ( a 10 min drive away) which we can recommend. At the moment, limited local tourist attractions are open (Whichford Pottery is closed and Cotswold Distillery only has their shop open). So we took full advantage of the walk recommendations by the owners and had some lovely dog walks in the local countryside. There are also some great cycle rides in the local area. All in all, would definitely recommend the cottage and would return!!

What a fantastic place to spend Christmas!

Beautiful cottage with everything you could possibly need.... very well thought out. Wonderful village pub and plenty of walks and pretty villages to visit close by! Shall definitely be returning. Many thanks Wendy Lewis

Fantastic cottage, warm, cosy and a real home from home.

This was the second time we have stayed at horseshoe cottage and we can't recommend it enough.

It a beautiful cottage in a lovely little village, with everything you could need. The local pub is really nice and welcoming. The food is amazing. They even have a wood fired pizza van in the car park on a Monday evening when they don't do food. Our only concern is the stairs as they are a little uneven which could bit a little difficult for older people, but shouldn't put people off as long as you are careful.

Beautiful little cottage equipped with everything you need.

Think it would be appropriate to mention that it may not be suitable for anyone not fully mobile as the stairs are steep and not easy to negotiate.

The cottage’s location was genuinely superb!

Super pub opposite with live music and a beer festival over the bank holiday, fabulous village fete and lovely pottery with cafe serving amazing food!

A beautiful cottage in a lovely village.

Ideal for exploring the Cotswolds, and perfect for families and couples.

The owners had put so much thought and effort into making our stay something special.

The cottage is beautifully furnished in a great location. We were very happy and sad to leave

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location.

It has everything you need for a short break.

I loved the beautiful village , cosy cottage, everything you needed very well equipt Slight drive to other villages as it feels in the middle of nowhere but also perks to that as peaceful and quiet

Horseshoe Cottage is the quintessential English cottage.

It is beautifully furnished and decorated, with attention to detail. A warm and cosy home from home. It is well situated to explore the Cotswolds and for us visiting family and friends in Worcestershire and Leicestershire.

Felt at home and relaxed from the minute we arrived.

Really beautifully appointed cottage. A lot of attention to detail and full of character appropriate to the age of the cottage and location. The kitchen was very well equipped. We enjoyed both sitting out areas which had some pretty flowers and plants in the borders. Cottage overlooked the village green and was very peaceful. We enjoyed spending time in the conservatory/sun room where we had our meals. Suggestions for outings and walks were given. The cottage was well located for many trips out in the Cotswolds. We did a really beautiful walk from the cottage where the views were beautiful and as an added bonus we found/picked some blackberries. The location was very peaceful. We especially enjoyed visiting the Whichford Pottery (also for coffee) which was only a 5 minute walk away.