16 Mythern Meadow

A lovely property in an ideal location for walking and exploring the local area.

Well equipped kitchen was appreciated.

Great place to stay to see Wiltshire.

Within easy reach of Bath and Bristol and areas like north. Dorset too. Lovely accommodation with garden to sit out in summer. Two nice comfortable double beds in two upstairs bedrooms. Shower and bath (though shower rather low power). Well equipped kitchen with microwave plus good cooker with hobs and great oven. Lounge with two large settees and TV plus internet.

We had a great week in this warm and comfortable house - the Christmas tree and mince pies were lovely touches !

Easy walk into the town centre and to the station for trips to Bath and Bristol. Lots of cafes and good walking along the canal. We plan to go back !

Such a lovely place to stay, well equipped.

16 Mythern Meadow is ideally located in Bradford-On-Avon, just a short walk along the canal into town.

We booked it as a base for walking in the area and enjoyed a 7-mile round trip from the train station to Avoncliffe. The property is cosy and warm, with comfortable sofas and beds that made for a relaxing stay. The cooker instructions above the hob were a thoughtful touch, much better than digging through manuals. It’s a dog-friendly place, though a mop would be useful for muddy paws, and carpet in the living room isn’t ideal. A stair gate is also worth bringing if you want to keep dogs’ downstairs. The basics are covered, but some updates would help. The kettle was full of limescale, the TV is dated with no streaming apps (we took a laptop), and the pans were rusty, limiting hob use. Thankfully, there are plenty of takeaways and restaurants nearby. One small gripe: no tea, coffee, sugar, or milk provided. It’s not listed as included, and there’s a Sainsbury’s and two petrol stations just five minutes away.

Had a week here in late October, really sweet little house, lovely quiet area apart from the odd train whistle.

Very clean and everything household related was provided, lovely and warm and a comfy bed. Lovely enclosed garden which our dog really enjoyed, plus a fabulous field/river Avon walk two minutes away. Bradford on Avon is a very short drive and is walkable if you’re not too decrepit! Lacock a 15 minute drive, well worth a visit. Dominoes pizza delivery on the doorstep if you’re feeling lazy, and the only slight gripe was the pale grey carpet throughout the house, I took carpet cleaner with me as I was worried about muddy dog paws, didn’t actually need it as we put our own huge towels down in the lounge just in case. For a dog friendly property it would be prudent to have laminate floors I think, just my opinion though. All in all a lovely stay, a welcome pack of coffee/wine would’ve been nice as we’ve always had this at other Sykes properties.

The property had some good points but it also had a significant number of issues!

The positives were that the lounge and bedrooms were comfortable. There were plenty of walks from the property and it was a 20-25 minute walk to the town centre and railway station. However, there is quite a long list of negatives. 1. Front door. The deadlock does not work and the yale lock is on its last legs leaving the property very poorly secured. I wouldn't leave anything of value in the property. 2 Kitchen. There are electrical wires hanging down from the kitchen cupboards from lighting that does not work. The ceiling lights are directed at kitchen floor and not where you need them. The control settings on the gas hob have been totally rubbed of and the ones on the oven are so worn that they are virtually useless - I had to use the torch on my phone to see them!! There was no grill pan, the frying pan and baking tray were rusty. 3. Bathroom. The top hinge on the bathroom cabinet door was broken. We decided that it was safer not to use it as the door was mirrored and would have shattered if it had failed completely. There was no bath or shower mat. The bath had quite a rounded base and a mat would have made it a lot safer when showering. 4. The house manual stated that there was an airer in the garage but when we went to use it we found that it was missing. On returning home I checked the reviews going back over 2 years and these issues have been ongoing all this time. I wouldn't dream of returning to this property and it has made me reluctant to book through Sykes again if they are prepared to have properties like this on their books.

This is our third visit to this wonderful "home from home" And we are booked for another holiday here next year!

The garden is perfect for our two Westies and the walks along the river, up to the canal and across the fields are perfect. The town is just a 15 minute stroll away and the Sainsbury supermarket is also close by. All well within walking distance. It's one of those holidays where you can park the car at the property and not even think of needing it again until you need to drive back to your own home.Our week in March was with almost cloudless Skys and so too was our early October visit. One minor problem is the TV. Difficult to use and often the internet is so slow there are no Ch4 or ITV1 in the evenings.Even the Beeb Chanels can freeze too.

The property was ideally situated and only a short distance from Bath.

The garden was completely enclosed and our shih tzu enjoyed exploring it. The beds were very comfy and it was extremely quiet during the night. Kitchen had everything we needed. We have a large car and there was plenty of room on the driveway. All in all a very enjoyable stay.

Overall we had a pleasant stay at the cottage.

We were there for two weeks. Nice garden to sit in and good parking facility. Disappointing was that we did not get fresh towels after the first week. Also the number of normal glasses (except beer and wine glasses) was not enough for 4 persons.

Ideally positioned house in a quiet location with easy walks to Bradford on Avon and beyond via the train line.

Superb access to miles of field walks and the river and canal. Great enclosed garden for dogs and children! Comfortable beds and lots of very hot water for a good long bath soak! Highly recommend for a pet friendly stay.

Lovely property, safe enclosed garden for pets.

Yes it’s tired in places but light and comfortable and in a quiet spot. Bradford on Avon is a beautiful and friendly place. The walk by the river to the canal wharf recommended in the house notes was most enjoyable.

A lovely property, clean, very comfortable and well equipped.

Bradford on Avon is a lovely town. Lots to see and do within a reasonable distance. It might be useful to advise if coming by train to use a taxi or bus to travel to the property, it is a long walk with luggage!

Your description oversells the property, it's an 'OK' property on a rather unkempt estate.

There are some irritating deficiencies in the presentation of the property. The visitors manual is out of date (from Covid time). There is no manual for the cooker and (as many previous visitors have commented) all the markings have been rubbed off the cooker and hob so it is impossible to see the functions. Either, provide a manual or a diagram showing what the settings are. There are wires hanging down below the kitchen cabinets from what appears to be a defunct lighting system. The kitchen lighting is poor. Safety! The hot water can run scaldingly hot. Visitors may not anticipate this (particularly children). Advise that you put warning signs in the bathroom and kitchen. The toilet seat is not the right size/shape for the toilet bowl and, as many have commented previously, continually displaces. Recycling. Please run off a copy of the collection timetable. Visitors shouldn't have to look it up online. Better instructions are needed for operation of the heating system and the TV (not clear what the latter provides). Reading through the visitors book comments, it is clear that some issues are raised may times without any response by the owner/manager. No point in soliciting comments if you don't act on them. This does not reflect well on the owner and Sykes Cottages. On the positive side, the property is in a convenient location, good local dog-walking, comfortable and has a pleasant garden. Attention to detail would have gained it a higher rating.

Very nice property, lovely comfy beds.

Good location for visiting places. Peaceful garden for sitting in. Was very clean when we arrived. However, I was very disappointed that there were no basic cleaning supplies at all. Not even hand soap. In this age after covid I really feel there should at least be hand soap and basic cleaning items. We had to go out and buy a toilet cleaner and soap. Also we tried hoovering during the week but the smell of dogs when we hoovered was overpowering as the hoover was full of dog hair.

Our second holiday in this house in Bradford.

It is just perfect, enclosed garden and beautiful countryside so close. A dog walkers paradise. This house is a home from home. Everything anyone could wish for! And we were so lucky with coinciding our week with Britain’s hottest days for years. The house was spotless. Only criticism was a complicated tv system and a cooker with worn away dials. But who wants to cook and watch tv when rural England is on your doorstep!

A local convenience store or shop would have been handy as long walk to Texaco store.

Very pleased with situation if a little remote from town centre. A recycling bin would have been useful.

This property is ideally located for walking in this lovely area, with many walks straight from the door.

The canal and its tow path are close by and the station is within walking distance for easy access to Bath. The cottage was warm, clean, well-equipped and the bed was very comfortable. We had a wonderful week.

Clean and tidy property in convenient, but quiet location .

Lovely walks on the doorstep . Kitchen well equipped . Bed comfortable . Nice views from bedroom . Minor maintenance issues. Bed in spare room needed replacing/fixing and leaking radiator in lounge. No lock on bathroom door . If there were fixed it would be perfect for us .

Clean and tidy holiday house Secure back garden ,well kept Comfortable beds Warm and cosy Brilliant location, not too far to Bath, Wells , Frome etc Bradford on Avon is a historic old town only a short walk away

The location was good in that you could walk into Bradford on Avon and also get easy access to the river and the canal.

It was a good base for visiting Bath and several National Trust properties in the area. The lounge was comfortable and the bedrooms were fine. The heating was very efficient. The kitchen and bathroom however could do with some updating. It was impossible to read the dials on the oven and we ruined one of our meals becaue of this. A copy of the cooker handbook would be helpful or at least a photopcpy of the page shopwing the cooker dials. A better shower would also be appreciated. It would be helpful if a few cleaning materials were available to use during the week. We tried to use the hoover before we left but the small of 'dog' was just awful. It had obviously been used by people with dogs in the house and hadn't been emptied. The house could really do with a good clean - the windows were dirty and it all just felt a bit tired. Not up to the 4 star standrd of other properties we have stayed in.

We had a lovely stay beds were so comfy.

Well equipped (ie) in the kitchen, garden lovely and private.

On arrival at 16 Mythern Meadow, we found the process of collecting the key very easy.

Opening the door and seeing the light coloured carpet, we immediately took our shoes off before walking through. 2 sofas (one a sofa bed) were very comfortable, the TV was easy to use. In the kitchen was a dining table and 4 chairs and everything you need in a kitchen. Through the back door is a well kept and private garden. Going upstairs the bathroom consisted of wash hand basin, toilet and bath with shower. The smaller of the 2 bedrooms had a double bed pushed against the wall and chest of drawers, the larger bedroom has double bed with bedside drawers either side and an airing cupboard. The rooms did get hot at night (it is summer after all) but there were a couple of fans that came in useful. Issues: Mat inside front door keeps ruffling up and if not sorted straight away could become a trip hazard. There's only one small coffee table in sitting area for 2 sofas. The dials for the oven are so well used that I couldn't work out temperature or settings, I had to go online to figure it out. The soap holder in the shower kept falling off. When closing the front door from the outside there is only a small part where the key is inserted to hold. Could do with a proper handle. Overall: The house is in a lovely quiet cul-de-sac, not far from local amenities and great location for walking. I would definitely recommend 16 Mythern Meadow for a holiday stay. I do hope that the campaign against the development of the old golf course is successful, because that area is full of wildlife and great to explore.

Well equipped spotlessly clean property.

Excellent place to stay .neat and tidy garden

The house was very clean and all equipment in the kitchen provided.

The master bed was comfortable. The garden was perfect for our Jack Russel dog who enjoyed running around There are good walks from the house into town avoiding the traffic. A great breakfast at the canal cafe on the way to town and the Tythe Barn. Only niggle was there were no cleaning products for us to use or soap.

Very disappointed.

The property is in need of an update. The carpets were filthy but we were given £50 refund when we complained. The kitchen and equipment are old and run down, the kitchen bowl must be 20 years old. Trains pass near the property all day and night and toot their horns. It is situated on a council estate and the houses surrounding it appear to have been airbrushed out and the impression given that it is surrounded by fields. About a 30 minute walk into town. On a positive note the beds were comfortable. I would never recommend this property and it is vastly overpriced.

We had a lovely holiday at this property, it provided an excellent base for exploring Bradford-on-Avon and the immediate surrounding area - there was so much to do particularly many National Trust properties and gardens within a 10 mile radius.

You can easily walk into the town which has a fascinating history plus the train station with regular services into Bath and beyond. Parking at the station is very reasonable, eg. 80p for all day parking on a Sunday if you do not wish to walk. It was great to have a driveway for parking and the added, and unexpected bonus, of a side access with a hose and enclosed garage to wash and dry the dog and ourselves. This enabled us to keep our muddy shoes and paws from spoiling the carpet! Everything has been thought of in that respect. There is also an extra freezer in the garage which is switched on and ready to use. The garden is the best we have had for our dog, large and totally enclosed which she loved. The gardens are beautifully kept. The house itself was extremely comfortable and lots of equipment is provided, luckily I take tea towels, cleaning materials, kitchen roll, cooking oils, soap etc etc with me as they were not available here. The bedding and towels are lovely quality too. The area is quiet with a lovely view across the river valley from the bedroom. We had a thoroughly relaxing holiday, particularly with walks from the door to the river and canal - just a shame about the muddy conditions but it didn't spoil the time we had here.

A delightful home from home.

The town of Bedford on Avon is steeped in history and the property is so close to so many wonderful places to visit. The garden is totally secure and the walks are just perfect for us with two Westies.We walked into town on several days and made our first port of call the Doghouse. A great dog-friendly cafe and pet shop. We had a typical spring weather treat! Snow on our first morning, but warm and sunny everyday after that! Bath is just half an hour in the car or a short train journey. The perfect holiday.

We found the cottage to be a great base for exploring Bradford on Avon and the surrounding areas such as Frome, Bath, and Trowbridge.

The cottage itself was well equipped, the bed was comfortable, the garden was great for our dog, and the property was lovely and warm too. It was also one of the cleanest Sykes properties we’ve visited for some time. We didn’t have the best weather (Storm Henk) but we enjoyed our New Year break all the same

Really lovely property - exactly what we needed.

We sat out in the garden on 27th October! Loved the privacy and the peace and quiet. Perfect for our old dog, too. Thank you.

After 5 hour journey couldnt open front door went around the back gate locked so scaled the 6ft fence to unlock gate door couldnt get in back door.

.rang management company went to answering machine..rang Sykes operative who rang the owner..the operative called me back to say the locks were sometimes a problem..so while operative was on phone went around the back again...and did manage after a while to open back door to get in..about 30 minutes after we arrived..so for the rest of the week left front door on the latch after we did eventually manage to unlock it...bought some wd40 and sprayed locks..managed to lock front door when we left..still tight..apart from that lovely clean place well situated for the holiday..

lovely house & garden, convenient for Bradford on Avon& plenty of other places near.

Enjoyed our stay.

Lovely clean and tidy property in quiet cul-de-sac.

Near the river and canal for some lovely walks. Sofas and bed comfy.

It was lovely and clean, good selection of pans and pots to use.

And loved the facted you had sofa and firm pillows to choose from. Thank you for a lovely stay

Second visit- again very comfortable and convenient for visiting both the town and the area.

A very comfortable, clean and well equipped cottage in a good location for exploring Bradford-on-Avon and the surrounding area.

The town centre is a 15 minute walk via a public footpath accessed alongside the "play area" near the cottage as well as a bus service to Bath running past the entrance to the estate. One minor point to note is that although there is Freesat TV and Wi-Fi, there is no on-demand or catchup TV service. If I'd realised this beforehand, I would have brought my own Chromecast or Fire TV stick with me. Thanks for a lovely stay.

We enjoyed our weeks stay at this cosy cottage.

Our main priority when booking a cottage is to have a fully enclosed garden and this was the case with this property - garden fully fenced. The property is well looked after though as the previous reviewer mentioned - I would strongly recommend the owner installs a dishwasher. The property is very well located to explore Bath and the wider areas.

We enjoyed our stay in Bradford on Avon.

On the whole the property was comfortable and warm. The bed linen was lovely , crisp and white. The towels were also spot on. The shower was quite weak and I think a dishwasher would be better than having a washing machine for any party staying for a week. A washing machine could be relocated into the garage. We normally stay in Air B&B properties 4 or so times a year, and, other than during Covid restrictions we have had welcome packs which have comprised items such as tea, coffee, milk, wine, dog treats, beer, pork pie, chocolates, fruit and flowers. It just makes you feel so welcome on arrival. There are a few things to think about 1. There was no grill pan. 2. No cleaning materials. I know that you don’t have to provide these but it would be helpful to have washing up liquid, scourer, duster and polish. 3. The baking tray needs replacing. 4. The washing up brush needs to be thrown away as it is old and tatty. 5. The underside of the shower mat was very hairy!! As was the plug hole in the bath. 6. There were no plastic bags inside any of the small bins.

A lovely property with everything we could possibly want for a short stay.

The living room was a little bit cool probably because heat escaped out through the front door and up the stairs, but we did stay in the middle of the very cold weather. A curtain on the back of the door might help. A short drive to Bath although Bradford on Avon can be very congested due to its narrow streets. On the last day we found an alternative route which avoided the town centre. Beds were very comfortable. All in all a great stay.

good value for money.

Great place, very comfortable and grea location

2nd stay here.

Perfect location for visiting family and exploring the local area. Location very quiet and 2 minutes walk to the countryside. Canal path short walk away, we did many good walks - look up the Bradford-On-Avon walking wheel. House itself welcoming and comfortable. For us felt like home from home with comfy beds and a great shower. Intend to return.

Nice spacious house in quiet close.

Comfortable and quiet.

Great location in Bradford on Avon, house was spotless when we arrived, kitchen equipment great, beds comfy and we were delighted to be able to keep it cool during the recent heatwave.

Returning after a day in the heat was great. Garden needs some attention, but otherwise a great place to stay.

cosy house comfortable bed and furniture nice garden and everything we needed

Very comfortable cottage, and well positioned for great country walks with the dog.

The info on the 2 footpaths that lead off from Mythern meadow, was invaluable.

Very comfortable base for visiting family and sightseeing of the local area.

House had everything we needed, there are direct walks from the house to the canal and also a quick route into town. Kitchen well equipped for what we needed, beds comfy and house warm during a cold spell. Will likely return.

Perfect but for a couple of things that could be improved.

We found the heating difficult to control . It would save money if there were instructions for it. We could not find any. Also another side light on the other side of the living room would be good so that it wasn’t necessary to have the centre light on. Apart from these minor issues, the house was clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Also a good location for the town and for visiting the area. We found the train useful to visit Bath and coming back from a muddy walk to Avoncliff.

It might be useful for an extra barrier mat in the winter at the bottom of the stairs.

.not quite enough for two people inside the doorway to take off shoes if muddy from walks .. we throughly enjoyed our stay in this warm and comfortable house in a very convenient position..with lovely walks. Very comfortable bed and a high degree of cleanliness everywhere. Thank you!

We really enjoyed our stay and the house was warm and comfortable.

Starry really loved the overgrown ex golf course, opposite, which was a great place to walk and enjoy some of the local nature. A short walk into town, via the path found nearby. Only criticism was that the heating control, took time to work out and not sure if I ever fully did. Yes you can press or turn the thermostat, but it was not very informative. Washing machine was handy, but had issues with door opening, as handle needs to cool down. Worked out the tv, after hit and miss, on arrival. Read general info but maybe more instructions would help, as not everyone is technically minded. Thanks to the Internet , you can look up the manuals. Otherwise, had a great time. Garden, just right. Neighbours, friendly. Beds comfortable. Bathroom, very warm. Visited the Can Hill locks, Laciovk Abbey and walked the town and canal. Would definitely stay again. Thank you. Would definitely stay again.

The house is nice and modern and comfortable.

Think that curtains in addition to blinds would be a good idea in the bedrooms. The bedrooms must be very light at night during mid summer. It is a about a 1 mile walk into the town centre but I did discover a shorter route that also avoided walking along the main road.

The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed.

Very pleasant garden that we could sit in.Good location ,easy to travel to local towns.Beautiful area.

Absolutely amazing holiday stay!

! Fantastic value for a really comfortable, well equipped home. Great location for walking our dog and great pubs not far away!! All in all brilliant, could not have been more perfect!!!!

Nice house in good location but let down by what felt like skimping on quality of contents.

The mattresses were hard and duvet and pillows felt of poor quality making bedtime an uncomfortable experience. Kitchen contents ok but again felt as if kitted out as cheaply as possible. A little more investment into the quality of contents would have made this a much better experience especially for the money paid. A small welcome pack would have been a nice gesture. Too basic which was a shame as house and location were great.

Nice house in a quiet part of town.

15 mins walk to centre and 10 mins to Bradford and Avon Canal. When we visited in July 2021, house was newly decorated and carpeted. Well equipped kitchen and comfortable bed. Enclosed garden with chairs and table in the garage. When we arrived the TV would not work, but this was resolved within a couple of hours by the local management company - very efficient. A good base to visit Bath, Longleat etc.