Shepherds Hay

74 Customer Reviews

• "We have stayed at shepherd's Hay many many times and have loved every time we have stayed, but it's such a shame that no investment has been made in maintaining the cottage particularly the bathroom which is looking grubby and well past it's best, Goodness knows when the skirting boards were lasted cleaned and Mark's around the sink in the bathroom and food marks on the kitchen plugs and tiles ( I cleaned them myself)and the telly in the bedroom was covered in dust, one side of the toaster doesn't work either."

  The whole cottage needs repainting too. Having said all of the above We still very much enjoyed our stay and would always return but I think anyone going to the property for the first time would be disappointed with the current state of the cottage.

  Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We're sorry if the cleanliness was not up to our usual high standards and have passed on all your comments to the Property Manager for review. We hope you did enjoy your stay and that you will return again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clare2.5★May 2024

• "We have been twice (2017 and 2018) before in the Shepherd's Hay, and therefore knew what to expect, a lovely, highly comfortable and very well equiped holiday cottage in a beautiful village."

  A small flaw was in the bathroom, not being able to secure the shower head higher on the pole, everything else worked fine though. We had a great stay, and would love to come back!

  Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at Shepherds Hay. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your stay and we would love to welcome you again for a 3rd time. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andre5.0★Apr 2024

• "We had an excellent week at Shepherds Hay."

  The village is absolutely beautiful and so quiet - more horses passed our front door than cars. The local pub is highly recommended, great food and friendly staff who made us very welcome. The cottage was warm and had everything we needed and the enclosed garden was perfect for our dog. Would definitely come back

  Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at Shepherds Hay. It sounds like both you and your furry friend had an enjoyable stay with us. It's a great spot to get away from everything and we are so pleased you enjoyed it. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lesley4.1★Dec 2023

• "The property was a very pretty cottage."

  However, the arrival time of 6 pm was too late in the middle of winter. Don't normally take one but I had a torch in my handbag which without that I could not possibly have seen the key safe as not only was the property in darkness there are no street lights. Three very precarious steps to get up to the property with no handrail is dangerous and on finally entering the light in the small hall was not working. The central heating was very iffy with it coming on and off all the time so the cottage was cold which resulted in me having to light a log fire just to keep the sitting room warm and the other rooms just warm. Very expensive way of heating all day for us. On the plus side the garden was great for the dog as fully enclosed. Would not stay again though.

  Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at Shepherds Hay. It's lovely to hear you enjoyed the cottage and thank you for your feedback. We have spoken to the Owner with regards to your concerns. The Cottage does have 3 steps leading to the cottage, but they are not precarious, they are just normal steps, maybe it was more the fact the area doesn't have street lights and if your used to them. Lots of little villages don't have street lights, but on the plus side you can see some amazing stars on clear nights. With regards to the light, we will get maintenance to check this and if the bulb is out, we will of course get this replaced. We will add details for guests and suggest they bring a torch with them, although most people tend to have lights on phone these days to. We will also get the Housekeeping Team to look at the instructions to see if we can simplify them for future guests. We hope you had a wonderful time and made the most of the area. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane3.1★Nov 2023

• "We absolutely loved the village of Stanton and the cottage's location."

  Considering it was our first time in the Cotswolds it lived up to the hype. A really nice local pub which did good food and were very friendly. Right in the middle of miles and miles of countryside to explore, pitted with lovely villages. Our only negative's if there were any are as follows; The Cottage was fairly clean apart from the second bedroom where my daughters slept. The bedding has bugs in them, which we removed and the sheets themselves smelt musty. The main bedroom was fine. The central heating didn't work for the first couple of days until an engineer came out. It appears that the control module doesn't always sit in the craddle which meant the heating didn't come on most mornings without me having to push it back in. The previous occupiers hadn't emptied the bins so when we came to put rubbish out they were already full. The instructions for putting bins out was also outdated as it was a different council who were in charge of the bins. I had to find that out for myself. The back garden was very well kept. Unfortunately for us it wasn't the time of year to be able to enjoy it.

  Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We're glad you loved the area and surrounding amenities. Thank you also for bringing to our attention some issues you encountered which have been passed on to the Property Manager and will be addressed. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jamie4.1★Oct 2023

• "Please would you give more precise info about rubbish."

  One other point why say logs are provided when there was no such thing.

  Thank you for your feedback. We will pass on your comments to the Property Manager regarding information about rubbish and recycling, and ensure that logs are provided. We hope this didn't impact your stay and that we can welcome you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emlyn4.7★Sep 2023

• "Great little cottage with a lovely enclosed garden."

  The village of Stanton is beautiful and I would recommend going to the village hall in the evening as they make you very welcome. The telly in the cottage is very small and the plug in the bath did not work! However, these are minor issues which did not spoil our stay in any way. Would recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Hamish4.1★Sep 2023

• "This was our third stay at this lovely cottage and each time we return we are reminded of just how magical it is."

  It is beautifully furnished, exceptionally well equipped and is of course situated in the most wonderful cotswolds setting. Can’t wait to return later in the year.

  Thank you for this lovely review. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and that you have booked again later in the year. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★Mar 2023

• "I had an absolutely idyllic time at Shepherd's Hay -- the cottage is charming and cozy and absolutely beautifully situated."

  I could not have asked for a more beautiful place to stay. I hated to leave! Just two very small things for the owner - I could not find a broom or dust pan which would have been very helpful. Also, for those of us who are walkers, it would have been very nice to have more books in the cottage on walks near Stanton. I bought a book and left it in the cottage but I think a few more would be very useful. Thanks again for a lovely, perfect stay. Dale

  Reviewed by Dale5.0★Jan 2023

• "Very comfortable cosy cottage."

  ..had a very enjoyable stay. A couple of small points... Sykes entry details i.e. Can't get into property until 6 pm is apparently incorrect. I contacted the management number as initially we were promised a starter firewood pack for log fire which was not there when we arrived and was told during the conversation that access time was 4pm and Sykes had repeatedly got this wrong. Refuse bins were overfilled with loose refuse bags crammed down the side of bins but after mentioning this,the management team did arrange for rubbish clearance when we were there. We never did receive the logs and the suggestion to break of the lock on the log store was never taken up...we just bought some ourselves from the Co-op in Broadway . As there was no one coming into property after us we were allowed to check out later in light of the fact that entry time was incorrect which was appreciated. Would stay again.

  We apologize for the issues that you have experienced. We would never ask you to damage a lock. We are sorry for any miscommunication. The check-in times were changed during COVID and have yet to be updated within some welcome packs, but we are working on getting this rectified. The correct time for check-in was 18:00 as relayed in your key collection details. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again. Best wishes, Manor Cottages.  Property Owner

  Reviewed by Amanda4.4★Dec 2022

• "We have been a repeat customer for many years, & although the cottage fixtures & fittings are now looking a bit worn & tired (especially the bathroom) - you simply cannot beat the cottage location if wanting to enjoy that unique 'cotswolds experience'."

  Thank you for your feedback. We're so glad you keep coming back to Shepherds Hay and would love to welcome you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clare3.8★Sep 2022

• "Wonderful stay at Shepherds Hay."

  A very cosy cottage with plenty of character. Games on the shelves which we enjoyed playing and a beautiful garden to sit in. Even a carton of milk on arrival. Having stayed only 3 nights I wish we had booked for a longer stay. Having taken 2 children 7 and 9 with us I was worried they may have got a little bored but they loved exploring both the house and the village, especially the church. The cottage itself was incredibly clean and tidy with everything you could possibly need from tin openers to jugs, dab to high chairs. Only a couple of little things that may need looking at for future holiday makers. Bin didn't stay closed but we popped a tin on the top. We noticed there is a bee hive in the guttering above the kitchen. This didnt bother us (somehow knowing they were bees and not wasps made them a lot more friendly) and we still sat in the garden but some may find it a bit unnerving especially as the odd few snuck into the house. Also noticed the kitchen door lock is a bit temperamental but a little gentle attempts and it worked. Overall would love to go back again. Thank you for letting us stay for a few days

  Thank you for providing us with feedback on your stay. We are so glad to hear that overall you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you informing us of the issues you encountered with regards to the bin and kitchen door. We will make sure that the bee hive is looked into and thank you for letting us know of it. We hope to one day welcome you back again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Katie4.7★Aug 2022

• "On arrival we noticed straight away that the front windows were very dirty."

  The lawn desperately needed cutting, the household waste ‘wheelie bin’ was full (on departure, the lid wouldn’t close after putting our one small bag of waste inside.) The kitchen bin lid was broke, we had to place a tin of soup on top to keep the lid shut. The toaster pop up handle is practically impossible to use. Although we have a touch induction hob at home, we couldn’t get the hob to work at all, the individual hobs showed the selected heat number (1-9) but no heat came out, even after giving enough time. The fridge light worked randomly, and the ice box was badly iced up. The television is woefully too small for the room. One cable was trapped between the plug and socket, believed to be for the aerial booster box, hence the signal kept failing. The main wardrobe and under stairs cupboard were cluttered up items. Finally the cleanliness was very poor, and the property was in desperate need of redecorating, the bathroom is a disgrace. Disappointing to just have a packet of biscuits, no milk, hand soap or a even a couple of dishwasher tablets. We have taken photos should you require evidence.

  Reviewed by Wendy1.9★May 2022

• "A wonderful property in a beautiful location."

  Thank you for your feedback and we are so pleased to see you had a wonderful stay! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★Apr 2022

• "Property was nice however no shop and pub that doesn't open a big negative"

  Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you liked the property and we hope that you took the time to enjoy the beautiful village of Stanton. We are sorry to hear that you were unable to visit the pub. For future, The Mount Inn Stanton is open all week except Mondays. We'd like to thank you once again for providing us with your feedback and we hope to welcome you back to Shepherds Hay any time in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Walter3.1★Mar 2022

• "Enjoyable stay had by all!"

  Peaceful, tranquil location. Great local circular walks. Comfy, cosy cottage; with everything required to make for a comfortable stay. Max (pooch) loved the enclosed and very pretty garden. Will be back very soon.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback! It's brilliant to hear that you had a great stay at Shephards Hay, and took full advantage of the beautiful location! We hope to welcome you back to the property in the future! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Jan 2022

• "Lounge Settee & Chair now not as comfortable as could be - due to age."

  Otherwise could not fault the property.

  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 Clare4.7★Oct 2021

• "This is a lovely, comfortable cottage in a very quiet location."

  There is a pleasant garden to sit in and the lounge and main bedroom are a good size. There are lots of walks to do in the area and plenty of other things to enjoy as well, for example the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Hidcote Manor Garden.

  Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at Shepherds Hay. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sandra4.7★Sep 2021

• "Fantastic base to visit the central cotswolds."

  Thank you very much for your feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your trip to the Cotswolds with Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul3.4★Aug 2021

• "We absolutely loved our stay."

  We wanted to sign the book but couldn’t find a pen! Everything was spotless and cosy and we will definitely be coming back to the Cotswolds and Shepherd’s Hay!!! From Holly, Matthew and Milo

  Thank you for such lovely feedback on your recent stay at Shepherds Hay. We would love to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Holly5.0★Jun 2021

• "It was good to see that the points we raised after our last visit have all been addressed."

  We are looking forward to our next visit.

  Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay at Shepherds Hay. It's lovely to hear how much you enjoyed staying and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★May 2021

• "We had a lovely stay , very comfortable only observation would be that the television is rather small."

  Reviewed by Ian3.8★May 2021

• "Excellent Holliday cottage, Sykes were helpful, friendly and a great company to book with."

  Would return again.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Apr 2021

• "I don't think the photos gave good idea of how lovely the cottage actually is."

  Everything exceeded my expectations. A warm welcome by the team, milk in the fridge, mince pies and a fire ready to go, who could ask for more. The garden was a perfect and private haven, the village had only one sound that of clip clop of horses up the road. The rooms are far more spacious than appears in the photo too. I would love to return in June again when I need to return but I fear the price then rises rather.

  We would love to welcome you back in the future. Thank you for your lovely comments on Shepherds Hay. Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barbara4.7★Dec 2020

• "We have stayed at Shepherd's hey many times and it never disappoints we love it and welcome the new king size bed and mattress."

  The old bed was the only thing we would've changed. It's a lovely comfy bed now. The only things we want to mention is the wall next to the kitchen adjoining the village hall has collapsed onto the patio area, you may already be aware of this. On previous visits someone used to come into the garden and put out the wheelie bins when due for collection, but when I went to put rubbish in the bins they were both very full and didn't look as if either had been emptied for a while. I looked in the cottage binder and it said there was a bin day collection chart in the kitchen but I could see it. I couldnt find anymore bin liners mid stay, or black bin liners to put bedding etc in on our last day. I did find an Ikea bag and used that. It's also been our first stay in colder weather and the heating never came on once. Apart from these minor niggles as ever we had a fantastic stay and will be back next year. We love shepherd's hey and it's always spotless. Thank you.

  Many thanks for your feedback. we have spoken to the housekeeping team regarding the bins, as they should be emptied before your arrival. we have also spoke to housekeeping re: Black bags, heating and refuse collection. We were unaware of the wall, so thank you for bringing to our attention. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Oct 2020

• "It was absolutely brilliant, we had a fantastic break there, and will probably return."

  Reviewed by Jason5.0★Feb 2020

• "Have stayed at Shepherds Hay cottage a few times, and it’s lovely."

  However it’s starting to look a little tired and needs some refreshing. The lounge sofa and chairs are looking quite battered. Further the mattress on the double bed seems a little old, and is not super comfortable. It would be worth getting a king size bed in that room, it’s big enough, along with a new mattress, or at least replacing the current mattress with new. There were a few cobwebs around the place and dust on the back edges of the sofa. Either it has been empty a while or had not been cleaned thoroughly. Not dirty, just dusty. Generally he kitchen is well stocked with decent quality items but it does need a frying pan. Lots of positives too, and would happily stay there again, but would be good to see some more upkeep / TLC ...it’s due.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments on Shepherds Hay Cottage. The Owners take all feedback very seriously. The double bed will be replaced with a new King Size Bed and Mattress for guests arriving after the end of January. The Sofa and Chairs are less than a year old. We hope you visit the Cottage again in the near future. Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian4.4★Sep 2019

• "Lovely cottage and village , will certainly visit again."

  Reviewed by Neil4.7★Aug 2019

• "We loved the location of the cottage."

  - great walks with the dog right from the doorstep. The Mount Inn, a short walk away, served fantastic food and the staff were friendly and efficient. The whole village was a delight. The cottage itself was one of the best we'd ever stayed in, the furniture, beds, etc were so comfortable, and the kitchen had very clever use of space. A very memorable holiday as part of our 50th Wedding Anniversary celebrations.

  Reviewed by Gregory5.0★Aug 2019

• "The freezing compartment of the fridge is broken."

  It was broken last year so obviously has not been fixed. Otherwise fine, it is the third time we have stayed in this cottage and we shall return next year but please get the fridge sorted.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jun 2019

• "The cleaners turned up a good half hour before the scheduled exit time on the day of departure."

  They should not be turning up & asking to enter the property until after the agreed exit time. As mentioned after previous visits - a better quality mattress would be much appreciated in the main bedroom ! Other than that - very enjoyable stay - as usual.

  Reviewed by Clare4.4★May 2019

• "The village is both breathtakingly beautiful and wonderfully peaceful."

  The cottage was very well eqipped, warm and comfortsble. It was a perfect base for exploring the cotswolds.

  Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★Apr 2019

• "Lovely little cottage set in the most picture perfect cotswold village."

  Fully equipped with everything we needed. Able to park right outside the front door which was handy when unloading bags which was a plus.

  Reviewed by Alice5.0★Mar 2019

• "The cost for a weeks stay at Shepherds Hay is a lot more expensive than we have paid for a cottage in the past however we certainly picked a real gem."

  The cottage was beautiful and situated in an idealic, picturesque village in the Cotswolds. The weather was amazingly sunny and warm for October, perfect for walking and drinking ale in several country pubs a long the way. Everything in the cottage was of a very high quality and standard making our holiday comfortable, enjoyable and perfect in everyway.

  Reviewed by Beverley5.0★Oct 2018

• "Stanton is one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds, and a great base for exploring."

  The Mount is a great pub (just a short walk) with spectacular views, but the food is only so-so (we wondered why the owners didn't recommend it). Better food in Broadway and Childswickham.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Sep 2018

• "We rented this beautiful holiday cottages last year."

  The village is like a dream and the house is just gorgeous, exactly what you hope for when staying in the cotswolds. We only have a few issues, the master bed was very uncomfortable. The mattress felt old and the duvet was too small for the bed and definitely too small for 2 people to sleep in the bed, with better pillows needed too. We ended up sleeping in the guest room most nights as this was more comfortable so I would really recommend they change this to some more luxurious bedding. Also, outside dining table and chairs were dirty and because it was summer, we would expect this to have been cleaned off and ready to use. Lots of the glasses has lipstick marks on them too. These were small issues really but would make the world of difference to someones stay if improved. If the bed was replaced, I would definitely stay there again. The Village is quiet and the footpath runs right through it. The pub is great although a little expensive but the food is good, make sure you reserve as it gets very busy!

  4.4★Aug 2018

• "It was great to experience living in a beautiful cottage in such a beautiful village."

  The secure garden was ideal for our 2 small dogs& the outside space was private & a place we could enjoy the sunshine !

  Mr Hughes

• "Really well equiped and clean, in a beautiful location and nice touches such as a cake left for us on arrival."

  Ms Kemp

• "I would have given the cottage a score of 5 but for the lack of instructions on how to use some\ \ \ of the appliances - the cooker being particularly difficult to work out !"

  Miss T.

• "Beautiful location and modern inside, all that is needed is provided."

  Mr De Bie

• "Fantastic time had by all, a lovely cottage in a beautiful village."

  It was lovely to hear and see the horses walking up and down the high St too, an extra lovely treat.

  Mrs Greenwood

• "The property was very lovely!"

  In darkness on the first night (even with a torch) a bit hard to find ;-). The interior is lovely the kitchen well equipped. We stayed in several cottages in different regions during the last years, but never ever had a central heating or a shower like this. Great!

  Mr Holnburger

• "Everything was just perfect as we wanted it."

  Mrs Leake

• "Great location, well presented and equipped cottage."

  Great mixture of traditional and modern.

  Mr Welsh

• "Cottage lovely and well furnished - all that you need for a great cottage holiday."

  Mrs Turner

• "Beautifully restored cottage in lovely location."

  Mr Hanson

• "Very clean and up to date; kitchen has everything."

  Lovely bathroom.

  Mr McMahon

• "Perfect non commercialised Cotswolds village - quiet location with lots of walking routes & a good base from which to explore."

  Mrs Hughes

• "Beautiful cottage in an idyllic village."

  Mrs Doggrell

• "Perfect location for our needs, comfortable and clean."

  Mrs Lund, .

• "Charming cottage, perfect for a small party."

  Extremely clean. Decor was tasteful and lovely.

  Mr Bergren, .

• "The cottage was perfect, we had a relaxing, enjoyable time, the surroundings were stunning."

  The cottage sets a high bench mark by which to judge all others.

  Mr Mayers

• "Lovely location cosy comfortable feel, I love the horses."

  Mr Wilsher, .

• "I would definitely recommend the cottage to others."

  It is the best I have stayed in.

  Mrs White

• "The cottage was beautiful, clean and well-maintained set in a lovely village."

  The garden was safe for the dogs. Just perfect!\

  Mrs Pike

• "This is the third time we have stayed there, it is just the ideal cottage to chill out and unwind."

  Mrs Elphick

• "Outstanding cottage very pleased\ \"

  Mrs Sellars

• "The cottage was in the most beautiful location."

  Just idyllic. The cottage itself was just perfect. Had all the facilities to make this a home from home stay. Good powerful shower and comfortable bed. Inglenook fireplace a real feature - just a shame it was too warm to try out - must come back later in the year to try out and cosy up to!

  Mr Phipps

• "Perfect setting in a picture postcard village and beautiful cottage\ \"

  Mrs Leake

• "We had a lovely holiday at Shepherds Hay."

  An idyllic village.

  Mrs Jones

• "We love this cottage - hence our 4th visit !"

  Mrs Hughes

• "Had everything we wanted, lovely village, weather perfect."

  Mr Page

• "The cottage lovely - great size and all the rooms were comfortable and well furnished."

  Ms Moores

• "Idyllic location, relaxing layout ,lovely garden, ideal for chilling out."

  It was like stepping back in time .

  Mrs Elphick

• "Idyllic location, lovely garden to relax in, quite close to Broadway for shops etc."

  Mrs Elphick

• "Peaceful & convenient location - very relaxed environment."

  Mrs Hughes, May 2017.

  Hughes

• "Can't fault the property or the location."

  It was ideal

  Mr Richardson

• "Very comfortable, lovely location and well equipped"

  Mrs Holden

• "Just perfect for a weekend away."

  Everything had been carefully thought through.

  Webber

• "The cottage is lovely and well-equipped."

  Lovely location.

  Mr Wallace

• "A very well-equipped kitchen (as we like to do the cooking on our own very much), very cosy, very clean, very warm\ \"

  Mr Kesel

• "Beyond reproach !"

  Mr Rossell

• "Beautiful cottage, well spaced out and the enclosed garden was perfect."

  Miss Payne, July 2017

  Payne

• "A traditional cottage with secure garden for the dog."

  The cottage is well equipped.

  Ms Paula Mountain-Agar

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