Little Cowarne Court

18 Customer Reviews

• "A lovely comfortable cottage, that was probably an old farmhouse."

  Very clean and very well equipped. A slightly strange layout probably due to being very old. All bedrooms were very comfortable and the heating was very generous. Plenty of cups, cutlery, and chinaware. 2 big cookers, dishwasher vast fridge and big freezer. Washing machine & Dishwasher. The lounge had plenty of comfortable seating but we all thought that it needed a wood burner, to add that little touch of homeliness. There was an alcove with a flue pipe, as if the wood burner had been removed. The TV also didn't appear in proportion with the room. The stairs to the 1st floor had to be negotiated with care especially when descending. The shared games room in a nearby barn, was not a deal breaker for us, but had we wished to use it, due to the rain there were a lot of leaks in the roof and the table tennis table and pool table were wet, also no ping pong balls and only 1 strip light came on for quite a big area. 3-4 old armchairs in there also suffered from the leaks. Overall we had a great time and the minor points we mentioned didn't tarnish our visit. 9 out of 10. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Malcolm4.7★Nov 2024

• "Fantastic property."

  Very spacious and in a lovely setting. Really thoughtful welcoming gift, which was a nice touch. Property was perfect for our family of 15. I would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Nov 2024

• "We had a lovely time in a very attractive cottage"

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Nov 2024

• "A lovely house for large gatherings in a beautiful setting."

  So well-equipped for cooking for a large group. The beds were comfy, lounge comfortable and loved the huge dining table in the kitchen. A very friendly and responsive host too. We loved the unique style of the stair gates and hope to copy them for our Grandchildren! We will definitely come back for the next gathering! Thank you!

  Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Oct 2024

• "The property was lovely and a very quiet location."

  Was a good size and accommodated 12 of us very easily. Beds were comfy and showers worked fine. Only hang up was the amount of spiders around, however a quick hoover dealt with these fine. Would stay here again in similar circumstances!

  Reviewed by Paul4.7★Jun 2024

• "Lovely accommodation for a large group."

  Bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms/ensuites for us all. Showers had good pressure. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking and plenty of space to sit round the long dining table and then relax in the sitting room. Games room kept the kids entertained. Sarah was friendly and it was lovely to have a hamper on arrival. Would recommend along with visiting the local pub.

  Reviewed by Gemma5.0★May 2024

• "Very well equipped kitchen."

  Great accommodation for us as an extended famil

  Reviewed by Howard4.7★Apr 2024

• "Three generations had a fantastic week at Little Cowarne Court."

  The accommodation was perfect for a large group as there was plenty of seating both for relaxing and dining, Two dishwashers and two kettles were a real bonus. Sarah, the hosts was very friendly and obliging. I would strongly recommend it.

  Reviewed by Judy5.0★Mar 2024

• "Little Cowarne was brilliant."

  The cottage was very clean and the kitchen was well equipped with everything one would need. The bedrooms and bathrooms were good and the beds very comfortable. The garden was lovely and the games room good. All in all I couldn't fault it.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2023

• "This is a beautiful cottage with great facilities in a lovely location, perfect for large family get together or like us, a friendship group that hasn’t met up for a few years and had a 40th to celebrate!"

  We had dogs with us too, so the garden was ideal. You’re 5 mins walk from an excellent pub and 25 mins from another, so great for dog walking and a Birthday meal. The house is clean, spacious (loads of big bedrooms and bathrooms) and all mod cons, we cooked and ate around the huge dining table. It’s decorated in a modern way while retaining its lovely cottage charm - we all loved it, thank you!

  Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Apr 2023

• "Overall it was good and we enjoyed our stay."

  Few issues need attention: 1. A number of the beds had old spring mattresses that were well past their sell by date. Need replacing urgently. 2. Others have mentioned but no coffee tables in lounge - we ended up balancing things on stools! 3. TV remotes had no batteries. 4. Games room a little basic, well worn items and freezing cold. 5. A door matt and somewhere for muddy boots at the front door would be a good addition.

  Reviewed by Geoff3.1★Mar 2023

• "Large house with enough space to accommodate our group of 15."

  We all enjoyed the games room. Quite distant from the places we visited (Warwick etc), but nice cottage to come back to. Good communication from the owners.

  Hi Mark Thank you for doing a review and so pleased you enjoyed your week in Herefordshire Sarah Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark4.7★Feb 2023

• "Had a fantastic time and found the cottage much to our liking for the weekend we were staying."

  Found the owners very friendly and accommodating and could not ask for more!

  Thank you so much for your review, so pleased you enjoyed your weekend Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★May 2022

• "On arrival we had to set to and wash all the dirty plates, dishes, cups, glasses and then clean out the cutlery drawer."

  No instructions for the oven and a grill rail / slider is broken so you cannot put the tray under the grill. No instructions for the washing machine and a regular leak on the pantry / utility room floor. Kitchen / larder well equipped. Some of the floors were dirty and all the windowsills throughout had dead flies, cobwebs and dust on them. The kitchen dustpan and brush were filthy and thrown behind the bin on the kitchen floor. The downstairs double bedroom has extensive bubbled walls with damp, the radiator did not work, only one bedside lamp and no drawers. Not user friendly or suitable for an elderly family member, apart from the fact it is downstairs. The other downstairs bunk bedroom had no drawers, soiled bed linen and one single open wardrobe for effectively a 3 bed room. The 4 poster bedroom had the most disgusting toilet cleaning brush ever, a useless bin that was dirty and fell over when you tried to use the foot pedal. The room was generally dirty and dusty, a small sink with nowhere to put any toiletries and annoyingly very creaky floorboards. The kingsize en-suite bedroom had no wardrobes or drawers and the foul smell from the septic tank regurgitated up into the en-suite bathroom. The other 2 x double rooms and 2 x twin rooms upstairs also had a lack of wardrobes, drawers, bins, some soiled bedding, dead bugs on the roller blinds, no plugs near a mirror to do hair. The shared bathroom upstairs has a shower curtain which sticks to people when in the shower, which is very unhygienic when it is to be used by up to 8 people from the 2 x double and 2 x twin rooms. A shower screen would be much more suitable, or even remove the bath and have a walk-in shower to make it safer. The shower is difficult to use and water goes all over the floor. Although there is a coat rack in an inner hallway between the kitchen and downstairs bathroom, there are no coat / boot facilities at either the front or back door. No door mat at the front door and a manky door mat at the back door. The lounge had 5 large poor quality sofas in it and a pub table stood in the open fireplace. No coffee table or side table for drinks / snack bowls. We rearranged the sofas and put the pub table in the centre of the room (too high really). We used double sided sticky tape to secure the Hessian rug to the floor because its' curled up edges were a trip hazard. Whilst doing this we noticed how dirty the floor was underneath the rug. Outside there were 2 good quality picnic benches and a nice bench on the front lawn. The random outdoor chairs on the rear patio were scruffy. The shared games room is a health and safety hazard. There is a large hole in the floor with a laundry bag dropped on top of it. There is a chest freezer full of meat in there?? There is bleach and also laundry waiting to be collected or being delivered back. Is it a games room, or a laundry / cleaning room? The sofa and chairs in there are a disgrace and belong in a skip, there was even a resident mouse living in the sofa that we called Zac. Only one broken pool cue available. Table tennis was also available. Although the youngest in our group was 15, you would not want young children in such an unsafe and dirty environment. It is a stretch of the imagination to call it a games room. Also, it was left unlocked all week with various (property) keys on the table. For safety there could be an outdoor security light on the courtyard parking area for people walking to / from said games / laundry room. Large potholes in the driveway up to the courtyard parking that need filling in. I have taken photographs to support the detail given in this feedback, if needed. As a family we have booked a large property through Sykes several times for our annual get together. We always go for 4 or 5 'tick' ratings. This property was rated as 4 ticks but really should only be 2 ticks. The owners seem to have tried to maximise capacity for the house, without considering the amenities in each room. This property needs a deep clean, it needs to smell clean too. With Covid we were shocked at the lack of cleanliness. The property badly needs renovation and some attention to detail in each room to warrant a 4 tick rating and the amounts that are being charged. Until this has been done, we think Sykes should inspect and regrade the rating for the benefit of others considering booking this property. Also, very poor and random internet access. Extremely disappointed on all counts; accuracy of listing, cleanliness, comfort and facilities.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that you had to raise these points with us. The comments that you have given us are very unlike the usual feedback that we get for Little Cowarne Court. The property is usually rated very well in areas of the feedback form so that this has surprised the owner. All owners want Customers to have a great holiday and if there are any problems, no matter how small, they want Customers to report them to them during the holiday. There isn't much they can do to rectify issues when you have left. The owner didn't have any contact from you during the holiday and would have been only too happy to help. They have received the photos however they were not able to identify all of them. They will be looking into each issue raised however these have not been mentioned before. As a gesture, the owner had agreed a value of compensation for you and worked with you regarding sending back a parcel that was delivered after you left. Sykes are a booking agent who work on behalf of the owners. We visit each property before its added to our website and rated this property as 4 tick Once again, thank you for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lisa1.3★Oct 2021

• "The house was architecturally interesting, in a lovely garden setting with ample outdoor seating."

  We had everything our party of nine adults needed in the accommodation. Only negatives - the seating in the lounge could be more comfortable and one or two small tables would be useful. We had a thoroughly enjoyable week exploring this beautiful area and would gladly recommend the property to others. The Three Horseshoes pub up the road (0.3 miles) was a delight and a real asset.

  Reviewed by Glenys4.7★Sep 2021

• "We had a great week with family we have not seen for 18 months due to covid 19."

  The house had everything we needed but the big issue was the hornets nesting in the tree just outside the back door. On the first night once it got dark we had several in the house which was a huge issue for some members of our party. Luckily we were able to calm things as we know that Hornets are not normally aggressive but are attracted by the light. We made sure that all windows and doors were closed once it started to get dark and did not use the BBQ which was by the tree. However it did rather spoil the week it is a lovely spot and it is a shame there is not any information at the house about its history but I found a little book on line which is full of really interesting facts about the area

  Reviewed by Janet3.8★Aug 2021

• "Cottage was in a wonderful location & was equipped with everything we needed & more."

  There was even a hostess trolley to keep food warm before serving to 16 people. It was a very warm & welcoming property with wine & milk there for our arrival. Also soap & shower gel was provided which was a lovely surprise. A wonderful stay for our parents surprise 60th anniversary

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Nov 2019

• "Nice cottage, plenty of space, well equipped kitchen."

  WiFi not very good, often no Internet access! Also no mobile data or signal in the area so rely on the WiFi.

  Reviewed by Helen4.1★Nov 2018

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