Little Acre

arriving at night, cudn't find property as gate was left open and cudn't see name on the gate .

when found and drove in no security lights were working even though they had them !! it was pitch black and cudn't find hose where key was located, while trying to find key tripped over a thistle root at the front .house was nice inside when eventually got in . when we went to use oven tray it was covered in dried fat !!no bin bags provided and black bin was over half full and had to put some rubbish in green bin .broken drain in front garden,weeds growing everywhere in front,one sunbed for 6 people broken window handle in our bedroom . bath towels more like hand towels . i did ring before i went after reading previous reviews with some of these points and told they would be addressed !! none of them were .i stayed on the ragley estate last year in a 4 bed house that had a jacuzzi and bbq over looking the showground and was cheaper than little acre.if garden was given a bit more TLC and other issues were addressed i would have given a totally different review . far too much money for the issues the cottage has . such a shame .

Lots of weeds on driveway made it look tatty.

Gate clearly not been used for months so couldn't see name of property and garden not dog safe. Broken glass solar lights left lying on steps outside - really dangerous. No milk provided and no bin bags. Used sponges for cleaning dishes left and used earbuds found in main bedroom. No mirror in main bedroom (with bath). Lights behind bathroom mirrors in bedroom no 2 and cloakroom didn't work, hinge for opening window in bedroom no 2 was broken

We have stayed here before, it was nice to be back.

Also, we will rebook for later in the year. Just to let the owners know , that the outside lights that came on automatically were not working this time , it is helpful when we need to let the dogs out before bed. Overall , our stay was very pleasant and enjoyable in the warm beautiful sunshine.

What a lovely place we had a party of 6 adults a baby and 3 dogs for our daughters birthday Premises is very well stocked with everything you could need.

Very dog friendly with treats provided. Garden is lovely but unfortunately the weather wasn’t kind to sit outside. Only issue we encountered was both outside bins were completely full from the previous occupants but not sure what the owners can do to fix this. We did see that the overflow pipe from the downstairs toilet was leaking the outside.

Great property, well set out, clean and comfortable, except for the beds.

The beds give little support with thin mattresses' and the end boards made the beds to short for the tall men in our family. Also poor quality bed linen, looking worn with tears.

Lovely house and plenty of space for 6adults two children and three dogs.

Would definately use again

We went for the Christmas week, and it was pure heaven.

The setting is beautiful, with lovely walks and Reindeers on our front lawn on Christmas Morning!!! Such a lovely peaceful atmosphere. Very dog-friendly, Little Acre was amazing – spotless, cosy, and just lush. If you are taking Dogs and they are of the curious nature as ours are, take long lines and attach to the BT pole in the garden, as the can very easily get out on to the road… We did struggle with no attachments to the hose, to wash the dogs down as they got very muddy, the parts were on order though, just not in time for us. Perfect in every way. 10/10 – we loved it and tried to book for Christmas this year, I was too late, the slot had already gone!!

We had a lovely stay at Little Acres, the dogs enjoyed the outside space and we found the location perfect for driving to places of interest.

The house was very well equipped and had some nice touches with dog treats and human ones, such as coffee and tea. I always have my mobile store cupboard but very welcoming if you haven't brought your own. Looking forward to booking again so we can visit more beautiful places.

Lovely house in good location, homely and comfortable.

Local info left also. Good spot for accessing walks / countryside. If we could find a negative it would be not enough toilet roll supplied and perhaps a few extra spare towels being accessible to guests if req. ( this comment for house owners) Overall a really lovely home - can’t complain!

Everything perfect with one exception.

Grrat dog friendly home, superb garden . Dogs allowed upstairs BUT smooth open timber steps, 2 of 3 dogs good not get a grip( tbey are 13 years old) pkus did not like feel or soumd. One dog tefused to go uo or down and had to be carried. Everything else ansolutely pergect, great location, brillant down staira, percect garden and clean tidy and well equipped

Wow !

!!! What a Fantastic place to stay ….we visit the Cotswolds on a regular basis …. We will certainly be back soon !!!

Little Acre was lovely and we had a nice stay.

We did have an issue when the fridge/freezer stopped working on the day we arrived but the owners attended the very next morning, with a temporary replacement, which we appreciated. The only concern we had, is the main entrance patio doors, in the kitchen did not lock securely. The key turned in the lock but the other side was bolted and this bolt continually dropped. The owner said he was aware but that the doors needed to be replaced. I was worried our dog could push against the door and get out and although the garden is vast, it is dog safe, not dog secure; this is stated on the cottage listing info but the faulty door was a concern. I would definitely recommend the Cotswolds cottage - the owners were lovely and it is a central location to explore.

The property was exactly as described.

Really comfortable and well stocked with all the essentials. Perfect for the family, including the dogs and in a great location to explore the Cotswolds. We would definitely recommend and we will be back!!

Good location.

Ideal with three bathrooms and three bedrooms for one couple and two single people. Felt as though it needed a little bit of TLC and could then be superb

Very unhappy, the cottage was very dirty and hairy ,cobwebs, dusty,kitchen cupboards dirty and baking tins dirty and rusty!

!!!! Window were dirty and the glass doors had no key and the bolts didn't fit unless you ent outside and banged them shut ! Did feel secure at all . Having one small bath towel is unacceptable and as for the owner complaining, what can I say .a 2 star not a 4 star . Won't be using sykes again

Very enjoyable stay at Little acre very dog friendly very comfortable plenty of space close to all tourists attractions peaceful would definitely recommend

We very much enjoyed our week at Little Acre.

It was spacious and comfortable and extremely dog friendly. We had two with us who really enjoyed the garden which is more like a field, so perfect for running around in. We did some really long walks which the local town of Evesham lists on the internet, plus we worked out our own. Visited National Trust properties, Cotswold Woldlife Park, Stratford on Avon etc, all within easy reach. Would very much recommend. The showers were great, kitchen well equipped and plenty of hot water. There were a couple of cleanliness issues but we put them right and would thoroughly recommend. Thanks for a fabulous holiday.

The cottage was lovely.

On arrival there was no hanging space in the double bedroom but the owners came and put up a sufficient rail within a day. The bedroom could have done with a mirror and the chest of draws is very hard to open. It was strange to have a tv in there but it didnt work, no ariel cable. The lounge TV is not fully smart with some channels missing. We did find it rather dusty under the sofa and other places. That said, it's a beautiful well equipped cottage in fabulous surroundings, and very comfortable. Unfortunately we couldn't figure out how to use the coffee machine. It's the first cottage which didn't have a welcome pack, just a pint of milk would have been nice. The weather wasn't brilliant but we got out to see many villages. Unfortunately one of my party fell out of bed on day one. Later we had to call an ambulance and he had broken a rib, so this hindered our trip as he was in alot of pain. It was a nice couple of weeks and very relaxing. I had to keep a constant eye on my small dog as there are plenty of places for him to slip through into neighbouring fields, which he did, but luckily came back. It's not a part of the country I would particularly want to visit again but we enjoyed it.

Fantastic accommodation set in an idiotic countryside location.

Locals very friendly especially at the club in Church Lench and the pubs around Harrington. Only small issue was the lacking in enough toilet paper, kitchen towel, tea towels and fire wood for our three night stay. Maybe we had missed on the joining instructions that we should provide these ourselves. These were just very minor issues that did not impact on our enjoyment of our stay.

This property is lovely.

Very comfortable, good quality bedding. Very well fitted out kitchen. Very large garden. In a beautiful location within very easy reach of Worcester. We were so pleased as we drive up the long drive. I was disappointed that the garden wasn’t secure, I always choose enclosed on the filters but can see now this isn’t the same as secure, there is a note on the details about not secure. We had to keep an eye on the dogs which was a shame and did have visits from 2 large (friendly) dogs I’m guessing from neighbours. There was a real issue with cleanliness, I wonder if this was a one off as can’t see anyone else mention. The fridge was obviously not touched as evidenced by the out of date curdled milk. There was biscuit wrappers on the floor in the bedroom and one of the toilets hadn’t been cleaned. It almost seemed like someone had rushed the clean as some of the kitchen cupboards were dirty and I felt the need to wash anything before using it. It was a lovely property and we had a great stay but I do think it needs a thorough clean.

One of the best properties we have stayed in.

Would definitely book again when time allows! Many thanks to the Owners and Sykes for looking after us so well. Kind regards, Elaine West and family including Aero our dog who was in heaven with so much space!

We had a great time at little acres.

The house was lovely and very well equipped and had everything we needed. Hopefully we will visit again one day

An amazingly well stocked holiday home.

Everything you could ever need and more. A lovely feel to the property and incredibly generous owners. The fact that dogs are made so welcome is a refreshing change! Would certainly highly recommend to others.

What a gem!

We had a wonderful 5 days at Little Acres Cottage as a couple with three dogs. The location of the cottage is fantastic, you are very private, with plenty of distance to the very few neighbours, and yet many interesting destinations in the Cotswolds are within easy reach. It is very quiet, except at peak times in the morning and evening there are hardly any cars at all and in the cottage you can't hear them anyway. The property is huge and great for dogs. The fence is not entirely dog-proof, but we don't leave our four-legged friends outside without supervision anyway, so this wasn't a problem. We watched squirrels and buzzards on the property and saw deer in the neighbouring field from the upstairs window, it was very idyllic. The cottage itself is very comfortable and cosy and has everything you need. We were especially delighted about the great kitchen and the big bath tub and the nice living room with the big settee, fireplace and TV, perfect for chilling on a rainy day in November. There are (small) beds, bowls and treats for dogs, as well as a thick folder with activity suggestions and tips. The mudroom in the entrance area is also very practical and the stone floor on the ground floor is easy to keep clean with dogs. Unlike many other holiday homes, dogs are allowed on the upper floor, but as there is carpet, you should make sure that their paws are really clean beforehand. We carried our dogs upstairs and downstairs because there are loveley wooden stairs which were a bit too smooth for our old dogs, but that was no problem at all. We had a great time here and were even able to extend a day at the last minute as there was a small gap left after our booking. Thanks to the team at Syke Cottages and the owners for their flexibility. We can warmly recommend this cottage, especially for romantic couple holidays, dog owners or families, and would love to come back.

We met with friends, we have 4 dogs, and this holiday home was absolutely perfect, homely and clean, plenty of space for us all, our dogs loved the big garden, and fellow deer

The cottage was very spacious, comfortable and clean.

In an easy location for travelling around the area. Very good communication from the owners.

Very nice property, well decorated and clean.

Plenty of garden space for my dog to run round! A couple of minor niggles but owners are already addressing them (and very good communication from the owners too). Separate utility area meant dog meals could be prepared away from main kitchen. Bowls, mat and treats provided too which was a nice touch. Would recommend and will definitely be staying here again.

Good points: Clean, comfortable beds, comfy settees, great views of countryside, fallow deer and grouse visitors to the garden.

Not so good: garden not secure for 1 dog let alone 4. Curtains downstairs are not full width of the windows, 1 plug for 4 sinks, electric gate has a mind of it's own! Electrics blow when you try to use the hob as well as the cooker

Probably the best and most relaxing break we have had in a wonderful property and location.

We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay even the dogs were looked after too all the little extras for them.