Fairview Cottage

The owners of the cottage have equipped it so well with clear notes on the usage and, apart from little points on cleanliness, I can safely mark the place as 9 over 10.

I like to leave a thank you note to to both Skycottages and the owners

Property didn’t look as though it had been cleaned for sometime.

Thick cobwebs in every room, rugs and floors sticky other than bathrooms. Kitchen equipment all over the place and had to be washed before use. Bedding and towels clean. The bedroom I was in had dusty bed frame- very dusty and furniture. We had a toddler with us and high chair too dirty to use. Could not feed back at time due to lack of wi fi and couldn’t get through on phone

The cottage was lovely in a perfect location, however, in my opinion it would benefit from a deep clean as we found parts of it to be dirty.

The blue bedrooms shower head was very dirty and had a nasty smell, we bought some cleaning products to clean as we were loathe to use it beforehand. Some of the pans in the cupboards were dirty and greasy, the parasol in the garden was filthy, stained and smelly. The roof light window on the stairs was full of dust and webs. The downstairs loo had poo in the pan, not a nice greeting! All of these issues could be resolved very easily, we had a good holiday with just a few minor issues. A deep clean of the property would make this the perfect holiday.

We stayed for three nights as a family of six adults and four young children.

We had a fantastic time and would thoroughly recommend the property. Lovely pub in the village a few minutes walk away. As the property is not listed as adults-only would recommend the owner considers providing stair gates as two of the children were toddlers - we had to bring two gates from home. There were some minor niggles that did not spoil our stay and these will be fed back separately.

This is a spacious well appointed comfortable property suitable for all ages.

The property is on the Hight Street but set back and quiet. The back looks out onto open countryside, with accesss through a gate to a green path to a country bridle path. Perfect and peaceful.

Super property for a family get together for the weekend.

Very spacious and comfortable with each family having their own facilities. Situated in a lovely area where we were able to wander to the local pub for a fabulous Sunday Lunch

We had a great stay in what was a wonderfully generous cottage in both size and facilities.

The children really enjoyed the garden and the views from the garden were wonderful - we saw so many lovely sunsets over the landscape. The property was bright, comfortable and characterful too. We would definitely stay again.

Generally a very positive stay and experience.

Garden is great for the children. There is ample space in the cottage for the number of guests staying and enough space in the fridge for all the food you need which is great. We did feel some of the fittings looked like they could do with updating, for example, the TV looks relatively old and is at an odd angle and there remains as issue with the TV reception. We were trying to watch a programme and it kept cutting out which was frustrating (aware from the feedback this has been looked at before so maybe needs completing replacing). The rugs also look a bit old and dirty and maybe could do with replacing at some point and some of the kitchen bits are a bit old despite having everything there. Bathrooms and bedrooms excellent. On the whole, very positive!

We loved our stay and were very grateful for the last minute booking, as without that our family holiday was at risk.

The property was very pretty and had a great kitchen (with three peelers!). The only things we would say is having the Arial fixed on the telly in the living room, and possibly something available to cast your phone to watch films. We loved the area and would definitely recommend.

Very nice property in a pleasant village in a very nice area, good walking from the house & with an excellent pub just down the road.

Plenty of space, good rooms & warm (a touch too warm for some of us!). My only slight grouse is that instructions for wi-fi & operating 1 or 2 other things were a bit sparse or difficult to locate & some of the basic kitchen equipment (eg a very ropey peeler & some of the cooking stuff) was disappointing for an otherwise high quality house & could do with a review & a bit of an upgrade. But that minor quibble apart, we would go again.

Absolutely delightful cottage, we felt very much at home.

Neighbours were lovely, we made some great memories. Will be booking again. Thank you

Just returned from a fabulous stay here.

Party of 10 guests (6 adults, 4 children). The property is beautiful and in a lovely location. Fabulous kitchen with plenty of crockery, utensils etc. Plenty of plastic plates etc for children to use. The property was tasteful decorated and provided plenty of space for our party. Only slight downside being that the sofas in the living room were a little on the uncomfortable side. Outside area is beautiful. Plenty of outdoor seating and beautiful views to the rear of the property. The only downside to the outside area was the lack of bbq. With such a beautiful outside setting, (and gorgeous weather that we had while there) the addition of a bbq would make the outside area perfect. All in all, a beautiful property in a lovely location. Would highly recommend. Thank you.

Lovely cottage - perfect for families and a great back garden for sitting out in the sunshine.

Fairview Cottage is a beautiful spacious cottage with lovely tranquil picturesque surroundings.

. I would recommend a stay here but have to say the listing for the cottage is not true to word.. it states a five bedroom cottage for ten people, Which gives the impression there are 5 separate bedrooms, it is NOT 5 bedrooms, realistically it should be classed as 3 double rooms and a family Room! There is one double room downstairs opening out onto the patio, which is a lovely view, 2 Futher double rooms upstairs, then the remaining '2' bedrooms is one double room with an ensuite bathroom then what can only be described as a closet containing 2 single beds Coming off that room with a curtain to separate both rooms, which can only be access

We loved every minute!

Perfectly located for Cotswolds touring, beautiful and comfortable home, well-appointed kitchen, loved the country views out the back. Will 100% stay again! Thank you for sharing your wonderful home. Cynthia USA

Daughter phoned local office about early entry, and was told they didn’t have contact details for the cleaner, so couldn’t check!

When we arrived, there were no towels, travel cot or any toilet rolls in any bathroom! Again rang local office who seemed surprised that we’d expect to have toilet rolls provided. Local office phoned just before 7pm to say she was still at work, and, when finished, she would bring the items. I pointed out that we had a young child who was ready for bed, and needed the travel cot immediately. These were eventually delivered. Later in the week we noticed there were no food waste bin bags, large bin bags, or dishwasher tablets. Having had previous enjoyable holidays with Sykes, we were very disappointed with the housekeeping/admin of the local office, run by Manor Cottages, presumably an offshoot of Sykes. Unfortunately this would make us think twice before booking with Sykes cottages in the future.

Fairview Cottage is a very good holiday cottage, with a lot of space and very well equipped.

The settees are not the most comfortable, but a great kitchen and dining area with views of the garden; the bedrooms are comfortable and we appreciated all having en suites. The property has been thoughtfully decorated and furnished and provides great facilities. The village is very friendly, great food and service at the pub - The Hare which we would highly recommend. The Co-op is a good local shop, again very helpful staff. Plenty of walking on the doorstep with local pubs to have lunch or other refreshment. We felt that the 6pm check in for the cottage was unacceptable and we hadn't been informed or noted this prior to booking. A few days prior to our arrival I was able to speak to a very helpful person who suggested I ring around lunch time on the day of our arrival. I did so, and she was able to confirm with the housekeepers that they had just finished and we could arrive - this was 1pm and too late for us to travel earlier or alter our food delivery - but we all arrived by 4.45pm. In future we will check the time of arrival before booking any cottage with Sykes. The normal check in for all cottages we have booked with various companies over the years including in recent months is 3pm or 4pm.

An attractive cottage in a lovely area, well fitted bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen.

Lots of space inside and a pleasant back garden overlooking fields. Interesting decor and comfy furnishings apart from one huge sofa which gave no support and was designed around the body proportions of a very tall person! As I cannot drive in low light conditions I arrived about 4.45 pm but did not attempt to go in before 6p.m. On entry at 6pm I found some minimal heating in the kitchen/ lounge area. All the bedrooms had no heating on and were very cold. All radiators had been fully turned off and there was a complex zoned heating system with many different room stats . When my son arrived he helped me to try to get some heating around the place. Most of the heating is under floor and it takes a long time to reach a comfortable temperature.This visit was in early March so outside temperatures were low. When we went to bed most of us had to muffle up in extra layers of clothing because the rooms were still so cold. The heating finally got through about 2.30 am when several of us woke up feeling too hot! The final straw was finding that no bath towels had been provided, just one hand towel per person. An email sent that night resulted in an early delivery of bath towels the next morning. I am pleased that this review will be shared with the property owner as he or she may wish to reconsider their choice of property management and lettings. A lovely cottage spoilt by poor management. It would be wonderful in good weather but I would not recommend a winter stay.

A lovely home in a good location in the Cotswolds.

House was well appointed with plenty of room for a family of 5. Walking distance to a lovely restaurant where we ate twice while we were there. All in all, we had a very pleasant stay and I would recommend this property.

the pictures don't do the cottage Justice.

much nicer I person and we were positivley surprised. Main bedroom and bathroom amazing. lovely welcome basket

Great stay in a well equipped cottage in a tranquil location A few improvements to feed back to the owners Would be : * The 18.

00 check in with no option to request any earlier, was very difficult with babies and a young family. Very restrictive and off putting As check out was also early 10.00, this should give plenty of time to turn the cottage around for a 15.00 check in * Although all rooms were thermostatically controlled, the heating could not be turned off completely of lowered below 16 Deg C (the min 16 Deg C was to hot) * A vacuum cleaner (or hand held) would be nice

Beautiful location and very appointed property.

We had a lovely week, enjoying the views from the garden, and were very comfortable as 3 families with children from teenage to 2! A lovely week….

Spacious and well appointed, this property more than met our expectations.

An ideal spot for our multi-generational holiday. The eight-year-old made the most of the large grassed area at the rear of the property and the newly installed play facilities on the nearby village green. Oxford, Blenheim Palace, Stow and Chedworth Roman Villa were among the many nearby Cotswold attractions and the village pub had a welcoming, friendly atmosphere as well as excellent food. The only minor criticism is that the hot water had been set at too high a heat for the eight year old to be able to wash his hands unsupervised.

This is a beautiful cottage.

It is very spacious, comfortable, has all the amenities one could hope for. The decor throughout is to a high standard. It was very clean. The bedding and towels were crisp, white which is always a good sign that cleanliness is important. The outlook from the sitting room through the french doors is beautiful countryside. It’s a nice village with a pub serving good food and a Co-op for shopping needs. The village is well placed for discovering the Cotswolds.

The property could benefit from some child friendly kitchen equipment.

... plastic cups/plates etc... The cottage was fabulous- great space for our family gathering. Will consider again for next year!

Incredible luxury home.

House is well equipped with high quality appliances and fittings and very tastefully decorated.

Everything is immaculate and we enjoyed the luxury of having a complimentary bedlinen change and a spruce up halfway through our two week stay. There is no dryer which I found surprising in a house that is equipped to such a high standard. A lovely touch was having garden furniture in the front as well as the back garden so that the sun can be enjoyed all day long. The front is very sheltered so is a real sun-trap. There is an excellent village shop a short walk away and the local library a stone's throw away has very friendly staff and allowed us to borrow books. It has an excellent children's section which is a good backup for a rainy day if you have little ones, and the village play area is very well equipped, much better than my big city park back home. Very quick and efficient response by Manor cottages and the owners when we had any queries or issue with the accommodation.

This is a beautiful spacious open plan cottage which is very light and views to the garden and countryside.

The cottage has everything you need very clean and lovely decor. We didn’t have time to write in the visitors book as the cleaners arrived at 10am but we would highly recommend this cottage. It is ideally situated to walk to the village where there is a good shop and a great pub although it’s not cheap. Also ideally situated to drive to Oxford, Stow, Chipping Norton and other areas of the Cotswolds

After carefully researching lots of holiday properties in the Cotswold area I chose this one to accommodate 5 adults and 2 children covering 3 generations.

It ticked all the boxes for inside and outside. Perfect. I would have no hesitation in returning if visiting this beautiful area again.

Lovely cottage, great location for a holiday in the Cotswolds.

We were 6 adults and a baby, great location for a baby with lovely walks and small park with swings nearby and short drive to Burford and Cotswolds wildlife park and gardens. Very well equipped kitchen, lovely en suite rooms.

The cottage is lovely and comfortable and had everything we needed to celebrate our friend's birthday.

The outside space is beautiful with stunning views. I would definitely recommend this cottage. Thank you.

The cottage was stunning and there was plenty of space for everyone.

It was fantastic to have such a large kitchen, dining room table and seating area in the lounge - everyone was comfortable all of the time!

The cottage is in excellent condition.

There were lots of personal touches which made it seem like someone's home rather than and out and out holiday letting. We loved the property and the views, and there were good walks from

The cottage is beautiful and in a fantastic location.

The cottage is equipped to a very high standard and beautifully maintained.

Because of the large kitchen, we did a lot of baking, the ovens were great.

We had a lovely weekend with some old friends and our little children in a beautiful cottage in lovely surroundings.

Despite the weather, we managed plenty of activities. Cottage was well placed in terms of accessing local amenities and had everything we could ask for inside. It was warm, welcoming and decorated to an exceptionally high standard.\ \ \ Kitchen was impressive with loads of storage space. Bedrooms beautifully decorated and furnished, showers went down very well! Didn't dislike anything at all. Cottage had everything we wanted for a comfortable stay.\ \ \ Surroundings and safety were also a concern and this properly was very child-friendly. Was drawn also by the look of the cottage on the photos. Looked just as stunning in real life.

It was a fantastic holiday!

Great cottage, lovely garden, fab location.

Great location and carefully thought out property.

Well furnished and equipped made the stay very comfortable. It gave us a great base to entertain our family.

Ideal for 6 people, looking for quiet some luxury, in a splendid environment (we visited Oxford, London, Stradfort, Abingdon, Chipping Camden, Burford (were we stayed 3 years ago in Church cottage), the Slaughters, Bourton-on-the Water, Minster Lovell, Winchcombe and Blenham Palace.

\ \ \ Although the very cold weather, we made some nice walks, beginning at the house (which had a wonderful view on the countryside). Very quiet, beautiful star heaven almost every day.

Everything was perfect - location was great, cottage was very well equipped and spotlessly clean.

The cottage was clean and had a homely feel about it.

The surrounding area was beautiful.

Beautiful decor, en-suites to all bedrooms and views over the fields.

We couldn't fault the cottage which was in excellent condition and had everything we could possibly need.

Very well presented cottage in lovely village with all facilities required.

Had a wonderful week exploring the Cotswolds.

The cottage was near to perfect!

Location It accommodated 8 - Lounge lovely and large,\ \ \ view and location

The cottage was indeed fantastic.

We had a great time.

The cottage was perfect.

I could not fault it in any way.

the house felt like a home and not just a rental cottage.

It was very well equipped and very spacious. The view from the garden was wonderful.

Pretty and clean holiday cottage .

Had a great stay.

House was well appointed (love the kitchen.) The location was excellent.

Clean, beautifully furnished, with everything you could possibly need.

clean, warm, well equipped, gorgeous view, v.

comfortable

Comfortable, spacious accommodation.

Perfect for family gathering with good social living space, en-suite bathrooms with each bedroom, enclosed garden, parking.\ Interesting decor, homely and welcoming. Plenty of books/magazines. Kitchen well equipped.\

Excellent property with everything one could want\ \

brilliant cottage, very well equipped, lovely views and perfect setting for our family celebration.

The cottage was in an ideal setting with beautiful views over the countryside.

It was well equipped and perfect for our family gathering. The location of the cottage meant there was plenty to see and do in the area and the nearby pubs and local play park were well received by the family! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

It was perfect!

Plenty for space for everyone yet warm and welcoming. There wasn't a single detail that could be improved on, 3 generations all happy.

We found the house was perfect for us as it was without any improvements

Everything absolutely great for three generations of our family, ages from 4 to 73.

Mr Morgan, May 2017.

Lots of room; good condition; well cared for; good parking; would have been lovely to sit outside; quiet village; plenty of plates and cutlery; wifi; and everything worked.

Mr Rayner, April 2017.

The cottage was just like a family home which was a big plus point and we'll equipped.

Cleanliness was reasonable however a couple of pots and plates needed to be washed.

cottage perfect - good number bathrooms, beautiful and well equipped kitchen, lovely garden.

Useful 'tourist guide' printed by owners

Fantastic house immaculate, perfect for a family get together.

We loved the fact that each bedroom had an ensuite. Beautifully decorated ,it really felt as though we were staying in someone's home rather than a holiday rental. \ \