Jessamine Cottage

36 Customer Reviews

• "We had a lovely week at Jessamine Cottage."

  The cottage was lovely and cosy and it’s was so peaceful and quite. Plenty of nice places to walk and explore nearby. The dog bed was a great help as we forgot ours. Parking was never an issue, we managed to park not far away.

  Reviewed by Colette5.0★Oct 2024

• "Nicely furnished cottage but attention needed to kitchen and bathroom."

  Kitchen, cooker top cracked (mentioned in 2023 and nothing yet done) more kitchen utensils would be useful. Only one tea towel provided for week. Bathroom radiator loose from wall as is window blind. Shower on power two goes from warm to very hot in seconds. No pub, post office or shop, all closed. Very run down area, not really suitable for holiday lettings.

  Reviewed by Jane2.5★Aug 2024

• "Lovely little cottage in a very peaceful location."

  Beautifully clean and well equipped, perfect size for two and a dog, with open fields a minutes walk away. A shame the pub is closed but there are several good pubs a short drive away. Really enjoyed out short break and would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Una5.0★Aug 2024

• "Jessamine Cottage was one of the nicest properties I have stayed at and I do a lot of travelling."

  It was clean and comfortable and I felt so at home that I was able to really relax and just enjoy the surrounding countryside and my time there. Extremely quiet neighbourhood and plenty of room to park my little van just down the road by the stone wall. Will definitely be staying again.

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★May 2024

• "Lovely comfortable old cottage, real homey and all the appliances were modern but useable!"

  ! I usually have great trouble working out how to use stuff in holiday homes but these were fine. The kitchen was well kitted out and the bathroom had a fabulous shower - so easy and not too powerful. The bedroom had a great closet with clothes hangers and the bed was to die for. So comfy. The only possible criticism I could make, and it didn't bother me in the least, is the al fresco dining bit was pushing it as it was just a table by the road and parking. But who wants that when it's so comfy inside?! I was also glad I only had a small car as the parking was a bit snug as were a lot of the roads. Ruardean was a great base for exploring the Forest.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★May 2024

• "Although the property was clean and comfy I feel it would benefit if there was a food cupboard."

  And the bath was slippery when taking a shower. No none slip bath mat.

  Reviewed by Rose4.7★May 2024

• "Jessamine Cottage was ideal for our short 3 night stay, with dog."

  It has very close access to a public footpath. This takes you into farm fields and pleasant run around for your dog first thing in the morning. Though there is no dedicated parking with the property, you are able to unload outside the cottage, and move your car to a good space in the lane 25m away.

  Reviewed by Andre4.7★May 2024

• "It is a small cottage, without off road parking."

  The only problem being Monday nights when blocking access to bin lorries leads to noone getting their rubbish removed (nice lady advised us and suggested where we could park). Generally comfortable cottage with all the facilities most people would need.

  Reviewed by Eric4.4★Apr 2024

• "On arrival, the place was freezing cold and the fridge did not work."

  The hot water was cold. Every time we turn the heating up after about 25 minutes to an hour. It was turned back down. This was the same every day. Also the cooking trays were very poor condition and the cooker had a great crack across one of the plates, I was very disappointed with this and I would not recommend it to anybody The boss round the edges was all mouldy. I was hoping to have a nice break because me and my wife work a hectic schedules but after three days we gave up and come home because downstairs was so cold we actually sat in our coat one day.

  Reviewed by Ian2.8★Mar 2024

• "Very comfortable cozy cottage which is well equipped and in a quiet location."

  Reviewed by Alan4.7★Sep 2023

• "Unfortunately this cottage is in a position that does not suit a holiday break."

  No proper parking, had to move car 3 times, bin lorry delivery vehicle & car. Standing from the front door the view & state of the houses looked like a traveler camp. One guy knocked at the door a d asked us if we got and old removal rubbish. Around Bath moulding, water not hot enough for a bath.

  Reviewed by Raymond3.4★Sep 2023

• "I enjoyed my stay."

  The cottage was within easy reach of local attractions. I had no problems with parking. Whilst I was there the engineers worked on the external Internet connection, so no problems there either. The neighbours were very friendly. The scenery around Ruardean is lovely. There is a playground near the church where the dog can have a run.

  Reviewed by Valerie4.1★Jul 2023

• "We had a lovely stay in the cottage."

  It was the perfect size for two people and a small dog and a great location to get to all the different parts of the Forest of Dean. Really comfy bed and sofa, everything we needed was supplied, all the appliances we needed and the cottage was clean. TV was a bit of a luxury for us as we don’t have one at home and we had no issues with it not working. The dog bed and treats were a lovely addition to make our dog extra comfy. As others have said, the WiFi is very patchy and no signal so just be prepared and pre-download maps etc. The parking was fine once we got the hang of where we could park - although it would be tricky with a big car, we were fine with a super mini. Only thing I would suggest would be updating the listing re pub and shop. The shop had closed down and the pub, well, we had a lovely time reading the terrible reviews on Google and did go to peer through the windows, but it probably isn’t a pub anyone could or would want to visit. Plenty of other pubs in the area though - I’d recommend the White Hart in Staunton.

  Reviewed by Rose4.4★Jul 2023

• "Thanks for the stay."

  Unfortunately the TV worked only intermittently, as did the internet. It would be better to have more than one (flat) pillow each. with fewer cushions. The cooker needs replacing as the top is broken as do the beds because one falls into the central hollow. Perhaps an electric fire should be provided as the electric heating kept reverting to a low temperature- the thermometer in the room usually read 15-16deg C. Other visitors commented on the lack of parking which makes unloading difficult. Nevertheless it was a quiet area , suitably relaxing.

  Reviewed by Vaughan3.4★Apr 2023

• "Lovely cottage, cosy, warm and well maintained."

  Reviewed by Alison4.4★Apr 2023

• "This was a lovely stay and appreciated the milk and biscuits on arrival."

  This was a very cozy cottage and a lovely quiet area. There was a formative document informing of the area and what to do. Some information will need to be updated. The country side was beautiful and plenty of areas to go like the the Goodrich castle, where the volunteer guide was amazing and has such an in-depth knowledge. Other walks like Simonds Yat- which was good. Ross on Wye- great day out there and great to go back to the cottage to chill out afterwards.

  Reviewed by Mandy5.0★Mar 2023

• "Enjoyed our stay, and the Christmas decorations were a lovely touch."

  A couple of things could be updated though , such as the cooker, as the glass hob has a large crack through one corner and oven temperature indicator light is pushed in. Also, shower is quite poor, although there is sufficient water pressure through the taps! Otherwise, loved the cottage and cosy living room, and would recommend . Not too far from Black Mountains in Wales, as well as Wye Valley, for the walkers out there.

  Reviewed by Barbara4.7★Dec 2022

• "Great cottage in an ideal location"

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Oct 2022

• "Lovely cottage generally and great location."

  The twin beds were very narrow- I actually fell out of mine and the internet was slow but the rest of the stay was great and I would recommend Jessamine Cottage as good value for money.

  Reviewed by Hilary4.7★Sep 2022

• "The property was great for us and our small dog, very comfortable and cosy."

  all facilities were great. the only issue was the parking for the cottage which as it did not have a designated area became diffficult at times when the area around was used.

  Reviewed by M4.4★Aug 2022

• "We had a wonderful time, the location was perfectly situated in the middle of everywhere we wanted to go."

  The property was comfortable and very clean and tidy. We very much appreciated the biscuits and milk in the fridge, and our dog enjoyed the special dog biscuits too! We didn't have one complaint. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Jason5.0★Apr 2022

• "Please note my feedback is based on a three week stay (we had a delay before moving to our new home) some of the issues would not affect a short break."

  On the positive side- the cottage is well positioned for walking/activities in the Wye Valley/Forest of Dean.It is cosy, clean and well appointed. The TV is very good with Netflix/Amazon etc..There is a good sized fridge/freezer. The wifi is reliable but slow. Bathroom is nice but there is no shaver/toothbrush socket. Owner is friendly and helpful. However...here is no phone signal whatsoever at the cottage- you have to rely on Wifi calling, which proved unreliable. The lack of parking is mentioned in the listing but, it proved quite an issue with the neighbours leaving notes on the car when we parked (perfectly legally) down the road. You will need to bring the basics- there is no welcome pack (milk etc) Cosy cottage for a short stay

  Reviewed by Lesley3.8★Mar 2022

• "What a lovely little cottage!"

  So cosy, warm & comfy with everything you need. It was so lovely that there was tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits provided for our stay. The local pub was lovely too.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Nov 2021

• "A rack for draining would be good."

  Plus a small bottle / tube of shampoo as I had not brought any along. Otherwise great, particularly the dog treats!

  Reviewed by Simon4.4★Oct 2021

• "This was such a relaxing holiday, I would recommend this to anyone"

  Reviewed by Danny5.0★Sep 2021

• "Lovely cottage, fantastic area to visit."

  Only issue is that there is no designated parking space and the parking is a bit of an issue.

  Reviewed by Graham4.4★Aug 2021

• "Fantastic Cottage, really cosy, clean and close to centre of village."

  Beautifully quiet. The perfect get away.

  Reviewed by Helen4.7★Jul 2021

• "An excellent getaway location for two."

  Clean and well equipped. The only downsides are the lack of any outside area to sit in and the lack of any dedicated parking.

  Reviewed by William4.7★Jul 2021

• "The cottage was very comfortable and cosy."

  It was in a peaceful location.

  Reviewed by Jayne4.4★Jul 2021

• "The cottage was just what we needed, a proper escape from the hustle and bustle."

  The dog treats and basket were a lovely touch as were the cookies and milk for us. The village is very quiet and parking can be tricky but the neighbours are all very friendly - we only needed to park 50 yards away one night - the rest of the time we could see the car from the window. We ate at the cottage most nights (the kitchen is well equipped) but also had meals out in Symonds Yat and Monmouth. Long bath with plenty of hot water was appreciated after the walking and the sofa and tv were perfect for relaxing. The birdsong as I lay in bed reading in the morning, with the windows open, was uplifting and so so relaxing. Check out OS map OL14 to see how well connected the village is - we walked at Symonds Yat and also visited the Forest a few times - Sculpture trail was a great walk and next time I'm booking afternoon tea at the SpeechHouse hotel for a treat!

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Jun 2021

• "Cottage rightfully furnished to ensure a lovely stay with a Very comfortable bed and sofa"

  Reviewed by Natalie5.0★May 2021

• "The best cottage available online!"

  Reviewed by Victor-mark5.0★May 2021

• "Sweet little cottage which had everything we needed to make our stay in this beautiful part of the country really enjoyable."

  So much to see and do in the area that we would like to return and we would definitely come back to Jessamine Cottage.

  Reviewed by K5.0★Apr 2021

• "A charming small cottage very warm and cosy."

  There is no allocated parking so it means parking against a wall a little way from the cottage. It was always possible to find a space. There is no garden and only a small seated area outside. My dog and I found some fields down a footpath very near the cottage which was really convenient until the farmer moved cattle into it the second day of our stay. We were very comfortable and there was loads of hot water.

  Reviewed by Melanie4.7★Oct 2020

• "The cottage is cosy and would recommend to friends unfortunately parking was an ..."

  The cottage is cosy and would recommend to friends unfortunately parking was an issue the lane is busy with private owners coming and going plus there visitors so most days after returning to the cottage there was no space to park without obstructing the lane also some cleaning products would be good left in cottage for use and a bigger door mat inside front door to help keep the carpet dry and clean we had a very wet week so was trying to keep floor dry was a problem

  Reviewed by Marilyn3.8★Oct 2020

• "The cottage was lovely and cosy, the photos don't do it justice."

  We felt very reassured by how spotlessly clean everywhere was.

  Reviewed by Harriet4.7★Aug 2020

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