Little Owl Barn

20 Customer Reviews

• "Our Stay at this beautiful little cottage for me and my 2 doggies was just great."

  The garden is a great size for 2 energetic cocker spaniels to run freely and secure. Would be good to put a peeler in the kitchen draw of utensils and a right hand glove for log burner but other wise all great & hope to return again some day.

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Sep 2024

• "Firstly, it was a lovely break away with our dog for our 4 year anniversary."

  The cottage is well located with a local pub and a close walk to Burford town being only 5-10 minutes away. We enjoyed mostly how quiet and rural this property was as this cottage gave off a homely countryside vibe and just screams “Cotswolds” which is exactly what we were looking for. I rated the cleanliness above because of the following we come across during our stay: 1) Large and small shower head are covered in hard water stains and specks of mold. 2) The shower screen seal is mouldy. 3) The Kettle was quite a large concern for us from the beginning so we actually ended up purchasing a kettle from the nearest B&M to use during our stay. Starting with the outer appearance with the paint chipping and limescale covering the handle. Upon opening the kettle, there was further limescale. 4) The Toaster (which we didn’t end up using for this reason) had a fair amount of bread crumbs in the bottom as I am coeliac this is too big of a risk. 5) We found various cobwebs around the property. I rated the comfort above because of our personal preferences below: 1) The Sofa 2) Memory foam mattresses Overall, we would recommend but would make people aware of which I have highlighted above as considering the price I would expect the cleanliness to reflect this which saddened us more than anything else due to it being such a beautiful cottage with so much potential. In regard to the facilities, we found these very convenient due to there being a washer/dryer and a dishwasher available.

  Reviewed by Katherine4.1★Sep 2024

• "Great little cottage, very handy for Oxford and The Cotswolds."

  Only a short walk into Burford for the shops, pubs and tearooms. The Carpenters Arms is even closer, open all day every day except Monday, serves good beer and tasty food.The cottage is peaceful, cosy, very well equipped, and clean. Garden was fully enclosed and great for the dogs and for sitting out in. The double bed was very soft, ok for one person but can see why it might be less comfy for two (see other reviews) our kingsize was very comfy. We really enjoyed our week at Little Owl Barn and would definitely recommend it to friends and family. Hope to return some day.

  We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and all that is has to offer. It sounds like you had a great time! We hope we can welcome you back again soon Kind Regards, Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sally4.7★Aug 2024

• "Lovely cottage with a beautiful garden and views."

  We had a lovely time. Close to Burford high street with lots of nice walks and pubs. The butchers on the high street is great, and we had a wonderful meal at the Carpenters Arms. The only downside of the stay was the mattress in the bedroom furthest from the bathroom, it is terrible. We had an awful night sleep on it. Luckily we had the other room we could use. But if you have 4 people staying it would be a nightmare.

  Thank you for feedback regarding your recent stay. It sounds like you had a lovely time exploring what the local area had to offer. We hope we can welcome you back to the area again soon, there is so much to explore! Kind Regards, Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Laura4.7★Aug 2024

• "Sweet little cottage with good quality linen and furniture but unfortunately, the most uncomfortable bed."

  Really impossible to get a night's sleep on it. If you're after peace and quiet this won't be the best place for you. The cottage is mid-terrace. The next door neighbours who live there, like their music loud and late, with their doors and windows open. Other than that, a good base for seeing the Cotswolds.

  Thank you for your feedback and the bed has been replaced and upgraded for better comfort. We are in a residential neighbourhood and neighbours will occasionally have guests but this is incredibly rare, overall this is a very quiet lane indeed. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Caroline2.8★Sep 2023

• "Maybe some sort of awning or umbrella for the patio."

  It's lovely in the late afternoon and evening, when the sun is out. But some form of shade would be even better.

  Reviewed by Andy5.0★Sep 2023

• "Lovely cottage and almost everything perfect."

  We had a couple of issues with the kitchen lights and the double bed. These were resolved quickly by a lovely maintenance man. I would suggest you replace the double bed. We had a great week the weather was very hot and could have done with a garden parasol to fully enjoy the beautiful garden.

  Reviewed by Pat4.4★Jun 2023

• "This is a pretty little cottage in a good location."

  However it was too small for us with two active young children (4 years and 18 months). A couple of examples: there isn't room in the sitting area for a play mat, in the twin room the beds only just fit inside so you can't move them to put pillows on the floor in case of a kid rolling out of bed and there is only a cube fridge that doesn't fit a full family shop. The opening words of the housebook are 'welcome to our cosy little cottage'. That is totally accurate and it's a pity language like that wasn't included in the online listing (at least when we booked). I don't want to badmouth the property as it is clean, nicely finished and would be lovely for adults who intended to walk and eat out at pubs, or maybe with older teenage children. But it wasn't suitable for us and it's a shame the listing didn't make the compact nature of the property clearer.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that you were disappointed by the size of the cottage. We have double checked our photos on the website and can see that the rooms are compact. We do our best to represent our properties using plenty of photos. We hope you enjoyed exploring the local area. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emily3.1★May 2023

• "Little Owl Barn was in a lovely, quiet location, looking out over fields."

  It worked well for 3 adults , a toddler and a dog, although the white goods were just at the right height for the toddler! The garden was very dog and toddler proof however. The cottage was really well equipped and all the basics ( tea, washing up liquid etc) were provided. Thank you for that. Everything was very clean and when I asked for a warmer duvet it was quickly replaced. Another loo would have made it perfect. We really enjoyed our stay.

  We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Little Owl Barn. Sadly there is not space for a second loo, however we are pleased to hear that you found the cottage had everything for your family's needs. We look forward to welcoming you back. Best wishes, Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Feb 2023

• "The property was warm, clean and comfortable."

  We enjoyed our stay. A serving spoon for food is needed. Also, there was no caddy in the kitchen for collecting food waste, only a liner bag, which doesn’t work well. There were no recycling bags provided.

  We are glad you were comfortable in Little Owl Barn. Thank you for your comments, which will be passed onto our housekeeping team. We hope these didn't detract from your stay. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane4.7★Nov 2022

• "The cottage is lovely."

  Unfortunately our stay was really spoilt by the double bed being so awful. There was no point on the bed that was flat, everywhere sloped to the middle. We, like the previous guests ended up in the single beds. If there had been more than 2 of us we would have ended up on the floor. When you pay so much for a weekend away the least you expect is a bed you can sleep in. A couple of other niggles, one of the sharp knives has the tip broken off and was dirty, and the phone number in the folder for the Carpenter's Arms is wrong.

  Thank you for your feedback and we're sorry to hear that you encountered an issue with the double bed. Maintenance have been made aware and this will be addressed as soon as possible. Thank you for bringing the other matters to our attention. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lorraine3.4★Sep 2022

• "Fabulous cottage."

  Very clean and comfortable. Garden secure enough for our dogs. Will book again

  Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad that you and your dogs had a comfortable stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tajinder5.0★Sep 2022

• "Perfect for our long weekend in the Cotswolds attending The Big Feastival and seeing friends/family locally."

  For a family of 4 + dog = ideal

  Thank you for your review, we are pleased to hear the location was convenient for visiting family and friends and do hope you book again in the future. With best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tim5.0★Aug 2022

• "We had a wonderful stay in a peaceful and tranquil setting."

  The cottage has a lovely outlook over the countryside and is just right for up to four people. The location is ideal for exploring the Cotswold and day tripping to historic sites and towns. Burford is a short drive, or half an hour walk (if you are not in a rush) which has all the amenities that you need for a great break or a holiday.. We stayed for just over a week and will be back when we next visit the Uk.

  We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely stay, the cottage itself is in a lovely location. We do hope to welcome you back in the not too distant future. With best wishes Character Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely little cottage."

  Perfect for a couple or family with little ones (ours are 7 and 9). Comfortable and well equipped. Super helpful host. We’d certainly go back.

  We're so pleased you had such a lovely stay. We cant wait to welcome you back. Best wishes, Manor cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Thomas4.7★Jul 2022

• "The cottage is at the end of the lane and looks out onto a beautiful field."

  The quiet was most enjoyable. I particularly loved the layout of the cottage - it has everything you need in a cozy space. We would have appreciated a bit of firewood. Eateries in the neighborhood are great - good to plan ahead as many bookup. Don't miss the extensive gin list at the Maytime Inn.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back any time in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Charles5.0★Oct 2021

• "Property rather sparsely furnished with small numbers of things like knives, forks and cooking utensils."

  Pictures on Sykes are from previous owners and have not been updated.

  Thank you for your feedback. The photographs are very close to the way the property is currently presented - just a few things like pictures and decorations that are different. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Roger3.8★Aug 2021

• "Absolutely beautiful cottage in idyllic location."

  The cottage is comfortably furnished, we had a very relaxing stay the only comment we would make, is a small thing but was annoying. The kitchen is somewhat scantily equipped; 5 mugs and 4 of each type of cutlery. this is not enough for a cottage that sleeps 4, unless you put on a half full dishwasher on after every meal. this would, we think be a cheap fix. we would consider retuning when visiting the Cotswolds. kind regards Dominic and Hadaya

  Reviewed by D4.7★Aug 2021

• "I have been in email contact about poor cleanliness but you were not interested."

  Thick dust in specific areas. Bedroom. 1 particularly on slope area. Someones socks left under table - thick floor dust where not cleaned properly Thick long black hair in property. Tea stained sink and washing up bowl just needed bleaching. Toe nail and pill in bedroom 2 on floor between 2 beds. Kitchen cupboard fronts had food debris and not cleaned. Fridge not clean. TV needs an upgrade to smart tv. Unsightly air brick behind tv. Kitchen poorly equipped - 4 knives, 4 forks for 4 people is not enough. No baking trays. Knives in knife block a have rust spots from dishwasher. Inadequate bedroom storage - no hanging space at all Local office were helpful but overall - Poor customer service as can not ring to discuss and received standard email saying matter is resolved and I did not follow process and report on arrival. No one took time to listen I was not seeking compensation but wanted to.alert to poor cleanliness. So assume my feed back wil be ignored and poor standards will continue. Of course you are welcome to publish but of course you wont! Oh and requested arrival time of 6pm unreasonable particularly when property had not been cleaned properly. Had assumed later arrival time was to allow more time for cleaning

  Dear Mrs Hurran, I am so very sorry to hear of the disappointment you experienced due to the poor level of cleanliness at the property. Of course, the issues you came across are completely unacceptable and the housekeeper has been forwarded your comments in order to ensure this does not happen to any future guests. With regard to the kitchen equipment, you're right - that is certainly not sufficient cutlery for four and the owner has been contacted in order to get some more over to the property. We're happy we were able to help you from our office here in Burford. The 6PM check-in time is indeed to accommodate extra cleaning time due to Covid-19. It is clear that the time was not utilised wisely and we apologise for the inconvenience this must have caused. We really appreciate you bringing all of these points to our attention as we are now able to rectify the issues for future guests. We hope you had a wonderful break and would love to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian2.2★Aug 2021

• "Little Owl Cottage was a gorgeous little place to escape to post lockdown."

  There was everything and more that we needed inside this beautiful cottage and it was extremely clean on arrival. Perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds and a 20 minute walk to plenty of cafes, pubs and shops in Burford. Would highly recommended!

  Thank you for highly recommending Little Owl Cottage, we are pleased to hear it had everything you needed. We would love to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the near future! Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Apr 2021

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