Pike Cottage

On the whole it was a great base for our holiday.

The fact that we were able to park our car over the road at the local pub was a great bonus. We were also delighted that we were able to access the beautiful rear garden area that belongs to the hosts who live next door in the attached cottage Only two points that were of some concern and we felt would benefit from some additional precautions- * the staircase needed a lot of focus and attention both going up and going down. Whilst we were warned that there was an extra step at the bottom of the stairs, the rope bannister affixed to the wall was not quite long enough to see you safely to the bottom. * equally, despite the warning sign affixed on either side of the door frame leading from and to the kitchen to the bathroom, this did not completely reduce the hazard (particularly if the man in the house is over 6ft tall). A suggestion to reduce both of these hazards would be to * to extend the rope rail further down the stairs to provide support safely to the bottom of the stairs. * to possibly consider affixing some padding to both sides of the top of the bathroom doorframe! On a positive note, the cottage was very comfortable (I loved going to sleep every night to the ticking of the big clock) and the Hosts Eileen & Bob who live next door were very friendly and helpful. The location was ideal to access several NT properties. Access to Bath for the day benefits from a great local(ish) Park & Ride set up There a several good pubs/restaurants within reasonable driving distance from the cottage; with the closest one directly across the road. There is a General Store/Post Office just around the corner.

Had a great 3 nights at Pike Cottage, had everything we needed.

Great location with a local shop and the Fox & Hound across the road which served excellent meals at reasonable prices. The garden at the back was gorgeous, it was perfect for us.

Pike Cottage was one of the nicest little places that we have stayed in.

Its hexagonal shape made it quirky and interesting and it carried a lot of history, which the owners happily shared. Eileen and Bob were the perfect hosts and we received a very warm welcome. It is well located for walking, cycling and visiting villages. The Fox and Hounds across the road served lovely food and the well equipped kitchen was also good for cooking meals . We loved the bedroom with its exposed beams. Everything was clean and good quality within the cottage. It was lovely to be able to sit outside and share the owners garden, which was charming and beautiful with a seating area and pond. The only downside was that we wanted to stay longer! Everything was perfect, we hope to stay again.

A really charming cottage .

Beautifully furnished and comfortable . The best bed we’ve slept in away from home . All amenities catered for . Charming and friendly hosts , the garden was lovely and peaceful . Fox and Hounds opposite do a lovely Sunday roast . The Old House at Home only a 5 minute drive away does some exceptional fine dining which we would absolutely recommend !

Lovely comfortable, clean & characterful cottage.

Ideal location for visiting Cotswolds, Bath, Bristol & National Trust properties. Kitchen is small but fine for a couple & there is a nice, friendly pub serving good meals opposite. Owners very pleasant & helpful, it was a joy to share their lovely garden. The only minor issue was the limited hot water in the shower.

Fantastic and interesting property in an ideal position for visiting the Stately Homes and Country Houses of the Cotswolds!

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The owners were very friendly and helpfull.

Nice garden to relax. The kitchen was okay but only for small meals. We had a pleasant stay.

We spent a lovely 4 nights at pike cottage.

We were met by the owners who gave us a tour of the cottage and some valuable tips about the area . The cottage was equipped with everything you needed for the stay and even a box of chocs and wine . The garden was lovely with seating in the sun for the morning and again seating for the after sun . The location is perfect just across from the local pub which is a must as the food and quantity is one of the best I haver ever had . Location wise for visiting, Bath is 20 mins away ...us one of the park and rides ..£5.40 return foe 2 adults ..Bristol is 30 mins away we went to stonehenge which was about 80 mins away ..This was a great break in a real old world cottage in a great location central to lots of places and will be staying again next year as lots more to see and to ...

What a wonderful little property - an ideal couple's getaway.

It's lovely and quirky, with pretty much everything you need for a quiet few days away. Having access to the owner's garden is a lovely touch, and it's a wonderful space. Ok, the kitchen is a little small (you'll never cook a 5 course meal in it), but it's perfectly adequate. The only gripe we had was that it would have been nice to have a cooking tray or similar for using in the combi oven. Other than that, a cracking spot!

Lovely cottage in an ideal location for exploring the area.

We loved our stay at Pike Cottage.

It is compact and bijou and well placed to visit south Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. The history of this quaint, picturesque cottage is fascinating. The stairs to the first floor are steep but manageable with the rope banister. The pub across the road offers value for money but be warned- their portions are generous. The owners are lovely and welcoming, offering free range of their beautiful garden. We highly recommend the cottage.

Pike Cottage is a wonderful place to stay.

I was made very welcome from the moment I arrived, had everything I needed and loved being able to enjoy the family's beautiful walled garden. A perfect place for a perfect break from it all.

Ideally located for our needs.

Very clean and comfortable.

Ideally situated for easy access to surrounding areas i.e. Bath, Boughton-on-the-Water and Bibury. Pub across the road serves lovely food. Property small but characterful. Owners very friendly and helpful.

We had a lovely cosy stay at the cottage and the location was perfect for our needs.

It was January and the weather was cold and wet so the lovely open fire was a real bonus. We did find the bathroom quite cold and you had to wait in between showers for the water to warm up again but that made sure we were quick! The cooking facilities were minimal and the kitchen very small but as long as you are prepared it was not an issue and the excellent pub food and hospitality within 10 seconds walk was a true bonus. Thank you for a lovely ‘get away from it all’ stay.

It was a perfect stay!

The owners are very kind. The Cottage was very clean. Everything was perfect!

A wonderful, unique, old Toll house.

A bit small but never the less a wonderful base from which we were able to explore all the areas we wanted to see. And, uniquely, the most wonderful old clock, with its workings in the bedroom, gently ticking away and serenading us to sleep.

My partner and I had a wonderful time at Pike cottage, a stunning little piece of history charming architecture and picture perfect.

Set in a small village with everything you need literally on the doorstep. The hosts Bob and Eileen gave us permission to use their beautiful garden which is a absolute picture and we had a lovely relaxing time in the sunshine. We would love to go back towards the end of the year.

A fantastic quirky cottage with an interesting history.

Beautiful features inside and out. Helpful and friendly owners next door who kindly allow use of their garden. Pub across the road with fantastic food and warm welcome. Lovely village,good for visiting many Cotswolds sites.

Lovely cosy cottage in a great location.

Great to have access to garden. Shower facility a bit hit and miss and a basket of logs would have been very welcome given that the village shop did not sell them.

Lovely historic cottage, well positioned to explore the surrounding area.

Great 1st floor bedroom with a comfortable bed. The kitchen is very compact, with limited workspace. We still managed to cook some meals. Reasonably well equipped, but could do with a small chopping board that can be easily cleaned and used for meat, etc and some more cooking implements for use on the non stick pans, especially a wooden spatula/spoon. Great pub just across the road, which does good grub.

A very quaint cottage in a loverly village the owners were very welcoming we will definitely stay here again

Lovely place enjoy our stay very much.

Finally got to take our staycation at Pike Cottage!

This was a Christmas present for my other half for Valentines weekend however we then had to postpone to April (my birthday weekend), but yet again we had to postpone to Oct (Marks birthday) and we made it and it didn’t disappoint in any way shape or form. We had the best time! A beautiful building and ‘home’ extremely well laid out and equipped. An awesome open fire, stunning bedroom and just full of original character. Our hosts were very friendly and hospitable (as we’re their neighbours as well!). Like I say we could not fault any aspect of this wonderful house, pub, village, part of England! Thank you, I sincerely hope we will be back! x

Cottage was in a great location for visiting local beauty spots, including Westonbirt arboretum Pub directly opposite cottage was good for food and it’s general ambiance

Pike Cottage is an attractive and quirky cottage with all you could want for a week's stay.

Spacious bedroom with comfortable bed and adequate storage, but the steep stairs needed careful negotiation. The old clock here was a little noisy as was the passing traffic. Downstairs lounge was attractive with comfy sofas and a stock of leaflets/guides on the area. A larger TV would have been an improvement and the internet connection and Wi-fi could be erratic at times. Bathroom met our needs. Kitchen is on the small side, but we managed using our Remoska. The big plus was the beautiful garden and the friendly owners Eileen and Bob. Great to sit out and relax after a day's visiting. The welcome basket was a nice touch! The pub opposite serves good meals and beer. We stocked up at the fabulous farmshop in Hawksbury Upton and topped up at the local store around the corner from the cottage. Good base for visiting the charming village of Biddestone, Castle Combe, Lacock and the interesting Bradford-on-Avon.

We had a lovely stay at Pike Cottage.

The owners were very welcoming and the village itself was lovely, with a fantastic pub just across the road. We will definitely be back.

Beautiful little toll house cottage!

Had a great week here....ideal situation for visiting Bath, Bristol and numerous national trust properties etc. The owners were very friendly and helpful when needed, but not intrusive. Beautiful garden! Recommend a visit to the pub across the road for a meal ....good choice of food, delicious food and portions were huge!

We had a fantastic stay in Pike Cottage.

It’s charming and comfortable and loads of character. The hosts were more than happy for us to sit in their garden and enjoy the evening sun which was absolutely gorgeous. Great location and loads to do in the area. Cycling, walking, country houses and towns and villages to visit. We didn’t even make it into Bath.

A beautiful tiny cottage.

With lots of little home touches made for a wonderful honeymoon. We got a warm welcome and thoroughly enjoyed out stay.

Sykes have never failed in being perfectly accurate in the descriptions of the cottages we have stayed in, and again everything was as described.

Pike cottage is very quaint and has everything you could need for a perfect stay, the kitchen is very small but we had no problems at all making meals , the bed was very comfortable and the clock can be stopped if the ticking interrupts your sleep. Having use of the beautiful gardens was brilliant as the week we stayed was incredibly hot. The cottage is perfectly.located for visiting places, such as Castle Coombe ,Bath, Chipping Sodbury, Lacock. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and chatting with the owners, and the pub over the road did lovely meals and were very friendly.

Quaint little cottage, ideally situated to explore the beautiful Gloucestershire and Wiltshire countryside.

Perfect for two people and a really privilege to be able to share the owner's garden on sunny evenings. The kitchen is very small and may prove problematic for those who wish to cater at home. However, the pub across the road offers good value wholesome food.

Charming olde world cottage, warm, clean and comfortable.

Ideal base for exploring the cotswolds and a lovely pub opposite that do great food, the takeaway portions are very generous, we found an order of one meal was more than enough for two people. The clock on the front of the cottage is a nice original feature, the workings of which are located in the bedroom and tick toking may be an issue for light sleepers.

Pike Cottage is very charming and you have access to the owner's (just next door) beautiful garden.

The cottage had everything we needed and was very clean. The location was ideal for visiting some lovy Cotswold villages and some great walks. The drawbacks- the kitchen is very small and if we had have eaten in, it would have been a challenge to cook in it. Also if you are a light sleeper we would not recommend as you are right on a very busy main road and the outside clock's mechanism is located in the bedroom and is noisy. For some, this may be relaxing but for others it could disturb you throughout the night.

Most enjoyable break in this character cottage which has all you need for a comfortable stay, the owners go the extra mile by providing many thoughtful touches.

The pub opposite, Fox and Hounds, was just about to open fully but the takeaway we had was both delicious and generous.

So unique, we loved staying there, you get what you see advertised, but it was perfect for us as we did not plan on cooking meals in the evenings.

The only thing that surprised me was the clock you see is a working clock and is loud in your room, it never bothered us but it could bother some people.

Quant qwerky little cottage ideal for two people.

Situated in lovely quite village with a superb pub opposite that does wonderful food and great beer. The cottage owners made us most welcome and we look forward to hopefully returning next year.

The very friendly peers let us use their beautiful garden.

Even set a table in the sun when we had friends visiting.

Warm welcome.

Everything we needed and extras. Loved the area for cycling.

Great cosy cottage, very hospitable hosts wine and chocolates met us.

Despite weather plenty to do in area, visited National Trust houses, Bath and Nailsworth. Fox and Hounds opposite does excellent food.

Beautiful cozy cottage with log fire.

Very good location as a base to explore the local area. Small but functional kitchen we managed to cook a few evening meals. The pub opposite serves good food and friendly locals. Bob and Eileen very welcoming and there to offer any assistance if needed.

This is an absolutely charming place.

The hosts are friendly but not intrusive, the house is spotless and comfortable with the use of a large and beautiful garden. The only down sides are that 1) the kitchen is not fully equipped—one two-ring hob plus a microwave and 2) the bathroom is downstairs. Both of these are more than compensated for by the charm of the building. Anyone who has difficulty with stairs would not find these stairs easy. I thoroughly enjoyed my short stay here.

Great getaway place for some quiet time, great location over the road to a good pub (meals really nice there) kitchen on small side and would be difficult to cook there - no oven.

On the whole great time there and would visit again

Great cottage and beautiful location.