Southend

Beautiful location.

Fantastic accommodation - couldn't fault it in any way, just what we wanted.

The accommodation was superb in all respects and situated in a perfect tranquil location yet close to all the tourist areas for exploring.

We were looking for somewhere close to Cheltenham but not too close, preferably rural and quiet, and found this house on Sykes.

Very modern house at the far end of a narrow lane surrounded by green fields and lots of bird song. The house was very well equipped with modern oven and hob, air fryer, dishwasher and washing machine, etc. It is also dog friendly and our two had a great time here, the owners even provide a cover for the settee for pets who are likely to jump up, as it was I brought my own very large throw in any case. There was mention to keep dogs leashed in case of livestock in neighbouring fields however on our visit there wasn’t any animals in any of the fields nearby although I did find a pheasants nest nearby that one of dogs inadvertently spooked. I’m sure it would have come back! The yard is well enclosed and there is no way either of our two dogs could have escaped with the gate closed. As for the rest of the house it has a very spacious open plan living and dining area with large screen tv and Starlink WiFi. The 2 bedrooms consist of a double and 2 singles. There is walk in shower in the WC but no bath. The bedrooms have ample storage and hanging space. There is a marked public footpath with gate right next to the property but it is not used that much perhaps once a day in our experience. Most likely we would come back here at some point to visit family in the future.

Lovely little house, nice and cosy with views of the Malvern Hills and the nearby fields.

Loads of public footpaths taking all points of the compass but some of the stiles are a bit tricky to negotiate with dogs. Great location, good price and with plenty to do nearby. Lots of National Trust and English Heritage properties within easy reach. Plenty of wildlife in the surrounding fields. Suggested fitting blackout blinds for bedrooms and replacing one of the armchairs which was a little bit tired.

Amazing place!

So lovely and quiet. Perfect for our family get away. Accommodation was wonderful; very clean with lots of equipment. Thank you! We will be returning in the future.

A perfect holiday in a modern clean property and a great place to relax a get away from it all

This is all you could want from a holiday cottage.

Clean, very well equipped, walk in shower, bedding, towels & heating included and very dog welcoming. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas when we stayed in Dec and the welcome pack was delicious. Only comments are the key press was hard to find when we arrived in the dark and the cottage was cold on arrival. These are minor points to assist the owner rather than critiscms.

Very comfortably furnished accommodation, in a super quiet location.

Dog friendly with walks from the door. Dog and human welcome packs provided. Good area to explore, and would recommend the nearby Swan Inn pub for its food and ambience.

Nice and relaxing

This was probably the best holiday home we have stayed.

Everything clean and such high quality for everything. Would love to come back

The cottage was perfect for us and our dogs.

Inside was spacious, well equipped and everything clean. A basket of welcome goodies was appreciated and the dogs were also provided for. The cottage was at the very end of a lane, surrounded by fields, with plenty of fenced in space so the dogs were safe. The only outside sounds were of sheep in the distance and birds. Best nights sleep in ages! But just a 10 minute drive to Malvern or to Upton Upon Severn in the other direction, 20 minutes to Tewksbury. Lots of nice walks in the area, with several footpaths directly from the cottage. We hope to book this place again.

The property was beautiful.

Found at the top of a lane with fields all around. Just as described on the website. Lovely and clean and the kindness of leaving treats for both us and the dog was very thoughtful. Would love to stay there again at some point.

We had a lovely stay at Southend.

It was a quiet and relaxing place to be with secure outside space for our two dogs which they loved. The barn is very clean and tidy, comfortable and is very well equipped. There are lots of places for dog walks close by- a big thank you to the gentleman who looks after the surrounding grounds who told us about areas we could walk the dogs as the public footpaths all have stiles which meant our large dogs couldn’t access them. St. Wulfstan’s Nature Reserve was excellent for dog walks. Southend is perfectly positioned as a base to explore the local area and there was so much to see and do. We were very lucky, having glorious weather during our week away, so the furnished outside space was very welcome. We would certainly stay here again.

Maria was very helpful and quick to reply to my questions prior to travel and had thoughtfully prepared a lovely welcome hamper for our arrival with even Teddy our dog being catered for.

We had a lovely break at Southend.

It was very quiet and peaceful. Well equipped and comfortable.

Southend is a little gem tucked away at the end of a lane.

Everything you need has been provided, it's cosy and beautifully maintained. Outside is enclosed and perfect for our doggo to be safely contained. We loved exploring the many footpaths which lead directly from the property, the Malvern Hills are a short drive away. Good walking everywhere. Thank you.

Southend was in a lovely rural location, well placed to visit the surrounding area, very well equipped and comfortable very clean and well maintained, lovely countryside location with everything you need would definitely return.

The property is extremely well equipped and the fixtures and fittings are high end.

There have clearly been no compromises made regarding this property, either inside of out. The rural location was a joy with easy access to walks for the dogs using the public footpath situated near the property.

We had a lovely stay at Southend.

Wonderful views in a very peaceful setting. Everything was provided and the welcome basket was really appreciated. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

A lot of care has been taken by the owners to make this place cosy and comfortable.

Every detail in the house has been well thought through. We had an absolutely fantastic stay!

This is my best booking, ever.

My wife and daughter absolutely loved it. We are due back in GM around this time next year and they have insisted on this same accommodation. That tells you everything you need to know.

The accommodation was first class.

Very well equipped and spotlessly clean. The owners have gone the extra mile to make everyone including the dog feel welcome. The barn is situated in a very quiet area,ideal for a relaying break but gives easy access to surrounding towns. We absolutely loved it.

A really well thought out property done to a very high standard.

Its in a lovely secluded location, but easy access to the Malverns. I couldn't find any fault, a really excellent property and a nice welcome basket was provide, thanks for a lovely stay.

Lovely, well thought out property, with everything provided for a comfortable stay.

Very clean, modern furnishings and gorgeous countryside. Excellent for our dog and the outside space worked really well for us. We’ll definitely return. Thank you!

We had a fantastic break.

The cottage is situated in a very quiet and peaceful place surrounded by picturesque countryside. The quality of the accommodation and facilities are top notch!

Everything was warm and comfortable, very quiet at the end of a lane, which was a plus for us and the dog.

Owners helpful and unobtrusive. The Key lock was very difficult to open but will definitely stay there again