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The Old Reading Room

Bledington near Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire (Ref. 988785)

4.8

Manor Cottages rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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73 Customer Review(s)

  • Margaret

    “Certainly do not advise staying in this pkace”

    - Margaret, February 2024

    Garth and I are both bewildered and bemused by your one liner feedback (and I think you meant 'place' right?) and we would seriously question the 'triggers' and motivations behind this review. In all our time since we have holiday let 'The Old Reading Room' with Manor Cottages and Sykes (dating back to 2007), we can count on one hand, with fingers to spare, the less positively inclined reviews; something which we are both proud of and passionate about. The website, as with our guest book (which you will have seen and surely made you think twice about your own experience), confirms a plethora of positive, glowing comments, backed up by the fact that we have numerous returning guests from both the UK and overseas (and many of whom I am pleased to say have become firm friends over the years). We deal in facts and not fiction or the fantastical. You will remember that, despite not having received a call from yourselves in advance of your arrival (which is usual procedure and which, importantly, allows us to understand any particular guest requirements), we accommodated your early arrival by letting you gain access to the property two hours ahead of the allotted time (a gesture we thought you would appreciate given the inclement weather on that particular day). You will also, no doubt, recollect that realising there was no kindling, I immediately jumped into my car and visited both the local farm and garage and resolved the situation by ensuring you had smaller sized logs from our private log store, as well as supplying ample larger logs for what is a 'starter' log burner pack (the clue here being in the 'starter' description). Manor Cottages efficiently manage the changeovers and carry out the cleaning of the cottage, and we have a cleaning team who spend a minimum of three hours each time unless I specifically request additional deep cleaning. I have learnt both in my professional life and personal life to treat people as they treat you (and again you will see from the high volume of wonderful client comments who endorse the property that there is no lack of positive interaction and engagement). Which makes us question the validity of this review which I believe to be prompted by a less than positive behavioural motivation. Albeit, I acknowledge, that you do come across folk in life who are professional career complainants. The learn here is that you can't please all of the people all of the time (despite best endeavours) but when 97/98% of guests are at opposite ends of the poll stating how thrilled they were with their stay, and regularly returning, then you do have to question the near singular negative feedback and accept it is the exception to the rule for whatever reasons only known to that individual. Of course, there could be something about expectation management here. We are a Cotswoldian country cottage offering lots of charm and a warm welcome not the Claridges hotel :) Property Owner

Summary

  • One gallery style bedroom (stairs from lounge): 1 x double with en suite shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen with dining area
  • Sitting room with woodburner.
  • Central heating, woodburner
  • Electric oven and grill, gas hob, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave and fridge
  • TV, DVD, WIFI
  • Starter pack included for woodburner
  • Bed linen and towels inc in rent
  • On street parking only
  • Patio with table and chairs
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 2 miles, pub 0.5 miles
  • Note: This property is not suitable for babies or children
  • Note: This property requires a good housekeeping bond of £150 **No BBQ's permitted at the property**

The property

The Old Reading Room is an exceptionally well presented, personal and romantic country cottage (three proposals have taken place here to date) set in the heart of this lovely and tranquil village.

The cottage which itself is contemporary and light, and fantastically located to explore the Cotswolds, has been meticulously restored (and maintained) to a very high specification from what was originally the old school room where local children would have practised their reading and music.

The cottage provides light, airy and extremely welcoming accommodation set across two floors, with a number of traditional features balancing out a clean and modern feel, including traditional Cotswold stone walls, woodburner and pretty beams.

Externally the property has access to a peaceful, secluded country cottage garden.

The Old Reading Room is situated in the heart of Bledington, an archetypal Cotswold village with a quintessential village green, attractive stream with Bledington ducks, together with the acclaimed Kings Head pub.

In our opinion this is a stunning English Country Cottage that is certain to delight.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD

Bourton-on-the-Water 4 miles; Stratford upon Avon 15 miles.

The highest town in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises olde worlde England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly Farmers' market. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antique shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of Stow, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way, Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close to the town. Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' as the River Windrush runs through the centre, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of the most popular Cotswold villages. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are all within easy reach and make a great day out. Cheltenham (20 miles away) is, architecturally, the most complete regency town in England. A spa town with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse-racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. At other times of year, it is host to literature, jazz, classical music, science and food and drink festivals. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called 'The City of Dreaming Spires’ has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within easy reach, making Stow-on-the-Wold an ideal base.

Note: This property is not suitable for babies or children.
NOTE: This property has a £150 good housekeeping bond.
NO BBQ PERMITTED AT THE PROPERTY
On street parking only

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas