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"Fantastic property which has been done to great standards and with attention to detail."
The amenities were modern, everything was clean and lovely. We could tell that Mark and Sue have put a lot of care and thoughts on the cottage! Our time at The Forge was amazing and we loved discovering the area.
Reviewed by Anais5.0★Oct 2024
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"Second time of staying here, so goes to show it's a lovely place to stay."
Very well equipped with lots to do in the area, and lovely helpful, friendly hosts. Thank you Sue and Mark, lovely meeting you. Diane and Loz
nothing makes it more worthwhile than having happy adventurous guests. It was great to see you two again. Thank you
Property Owner
Reviewed by Diane5.0★Oct 2024
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"This beautiful and different accommodation is really special and tastefully restored and decorated in character."
With the building With all mod cons the hosts sue and mark have added lots of extras so all you need is your personal stuff they live at top of garden and are friendly and knowledgeable of the area.there are nice pubs a short ride out.and its very assessable to most parts of the cotswolds . Its in a peaceful area so very relaxing .and cosy would recconmend it . Irene
Thank you Irene, we loved your feedback and always apreciate knowing we have provided a great place for both the adventurous and those who just want to relax.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Irene5.0★Sep 2024
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"The cottage is charming and cozy."
Not only did it meet our expectations it surpassed them. The cottage is quiet and secluded but locate close enough to see many attractions.
The property owners very helpful and wonderful to spend time with. They will provide any information you may need as well the most amazing hospitality. They are there if you need them and you will not see them if you don’t
great to know you had a great time, we wish you a safe journey back to USA.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Kevin4.4★Sep 2024
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"Mark and Sue were wonderful hosts for our first time in the Cotswolds."
The Forge has been refurbished to such a high standard, they should be very proud. Its location is lovely and peaceful but still within reach of a local shop and bus route. They even open up their garden for you to sit in and while away the day. Anything you need to know they are happy to share information on the local area. Thank you
Reviewed by Susie4.7★Aug 2024
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"Outstanding Cottage worthy of its top rating."
The Smithy has everything you need to make your visit memorable.
Thoughtful kind hosts , location , internal fixtures and fittings an all round winner.
Easy access to all the Cotwolds has on offer.
Mike and Sue the owners on hand to ensure your holiday is one to treasure we will return in the future many thanks.
We are so pleased you had a great week. Thank you for the excellent review, always good to know our guests have had plenty to see and a restful stay in the Forge. It will be lovely to see you again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Neil5.0★Aug 2024
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"A lovely cottage, full of character and comfy."
Very helpful owners, thank you.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Best Wishes
Manor Cottages
Property Owner
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jun 2024
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"What a great little find for our week stay."
We are from Qld. Australia making our way around Englang.
The area is so quiet and full of charm and history and the location was perfect for our daily sightseeing of surrounding areas.
Mark and Sue are wonderful friendly hosts and the cottage was very clean and spacious for our needs as well as being equipped with everything you could possibly need and more.
The cottage has been beautifully renovated while keeping it's historic rustic charm.
We would highly recommend a stay at The Forge at Smithy Cottage.
Ray & Julie
Delighted you enjoyed your stay and like many Australians adventurers you went out to find some of the many Gems we have in this area. We wish you safe travels on you onward journey.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Raymond5.0★Jun 2024
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"The cottage is an ideal location for many of the sights in the surrounding areas."
The cottage is very comfortable to stay in for two people. Mark and Sue have provided everything visitors could want. Mark was very helpful in recommending places to visit.
Thank you for this lovely review. We're so glad that you found the cottage to be comfortable and loved the location too. We hope to welcome you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages
Property Owner
Reviewed by Alan5.0★Jun 2024
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"A lovely very well equipped cottage with lots of little extras available to use in the kitchen."
A lovely couple who own it, who were very welcoming and friendly. The area is excellent for lots of interesting places to visit. Would definitely stay here again in the future. Thank you Sue and Mark
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and found the owners to be so welcoming and friendly. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Best wishes Manor Cottages
Property Owner
Reviewed by Diane5.0★May 2024
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"A warm, comfortable & very well."
Equiped cottage. Mark & Sue are excellemt hosts.
Would be happy to visit again.
Thank you for your kind words. We would love to welcome you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages
Property Owner
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Apr 2024
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"Owners friendly and welcoming."
A lot of thought had obviously gone into equipping the cottage to a high standard. Well placed to tour the local area and into the Cotswolds.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. The owners will be delighted that their hard work is well appreciated and that you had a comfortable stay. We hope we can welcome you back again.
Best wishes Manor Cottages
Property Owner
Reviewed by Judith4.4★Feb 2024
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"Comfortable and very well equipped - it was cold and wet weather but we went out every day - coming back to a warm cottage."
We used to live in Milcombe in the early 60's it was nice to revisit and meet up with our friends.
Mark and Sue were very friendly and it was nice to meet them.
Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at The Forge at Smithy Cottage. It's amazing to hear you enjoyed your your stay at the cottage and we hope you and your friends will return in the future for another gathering. Kind regards Manor Cottages.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Nov 2023
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"Small but beautifully clean and well presented."
Ideal for a short break for two.
Thank you for your kind review. We're so glad you enjoyed your short break and hope we can welcome you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages
Property Owner
Reviewed by Derek5.0★Nov 2023
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"The cottage was perfect for two on a quiet getaway break."
The owners were really helpful and friendly with lots of useful ideas on what to do and see.
Reviewed by Susan4.4★Sep 2023
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"The property was immaculate and very welcoming."
Our hosts Sue and Mark have made it feel like home from home with a beautifully equipped kitchen to the very comfortable bed. We found the history of the Forge fascinating and would highly recommend it.
Thank you, we love what we do and always pleased to help whenever asked.
We hope you had a swift journey home.
Plenty of interesting history in England and around this area we have it by the bucket full.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sallie5.0★Sep 2023
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"We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend the forge as a great place to stay"
Reviewed by Frank5.0★Sep 2023
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"We zijn verliefd geworden op de cotswold."
Wat een heerlijke omgeving. Zoals Mark zei, lekker gaan verdwalen. Het wandelpad naar Bloxham is leuk, en ook burford, bibury en bourthon on the water. De Cottage is heerlijk! Goed bed, fijne douche en keuken. Schoon, compleet en mooi. We hebben het geweldig gehad. Dank voor de gastvrijheid!
Reviewed by Esther5.0★Aug 2023
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"Mark and Sue were extremely nice people and made our stay one to remember."
The cottage is very comfortable, the bed is also really comfortable, all the accessories were there and it's very clean, plus a ride and a drive of the Austin 10 Marks car. The cottage is in a perfect location central to all the places we visited. We highly recommend this property for it's cleanliness, location and comfortability.
We will recommend to our friends and will be back.
Great fun to have you stay at the Forge. Pleased you found everything and searched out some great places to see.
Always a bonus to us if our guests want a chat or advice.
Look forward to see you two again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Aug 2023
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"We have liked our stay at the Forge very much."
The space, equipment and the location are perfect for visiting the countryside around. Sue and Mark are very kind and helpful hosts.
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour à The Forge. L'espace, l'équipement et la situation sont parfaits pour rayonner dans la campagne environnante. Sue et Mark sont des hôtes très gentils et prévenants.
Thank you, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Your enthusiasm for the art and architecture was clear each time we met. Always pleased to give advice and quick half in a local pub in the 1938 austin when possible.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Christophe5.0★Aug 2023
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"We had a wonderful week staying in this well appointed and extremely clean cottage."
The owners, Mark and Sue were very welcoming and couldn't do enough to make our stay easy, they were knowledgeable of the area and were very helpful. I would happily recommend The Forge at Smithy Cottage. Lots of local places to dine and visit, we especially enjoyed a lovely meal at the Joiners Arms in Bloxham and found Chipping Norton absolutely delightful, the serving staff at every pub and eatery we visited were so welcoming and inviting. Overall we give five stars to every aspect of our holiday in Milcombe.
Great to know you enjoyed your adventures. And hope you two have many more adventures and discoveries. So much to be found in this area of England. We love having you here.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Martin5.0★Jun 2023
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"What a gem!"
A very, very comfortable stay with everything we needed and more for our Cotswold explorations. Mark and Sue are lovely hosts and have gone to great effort to ensure the perfect stay. The Forge is spotlessly clean, has a comfortable bed with1st class linens and a fully equipped kitchen, and importantly everything in the kitchen works (I appreciated sharp knives). I would not hesitate to recommend The Forge for your next stay, I will be telling all our Aussie travelling friends.
Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome your friends! Best wishes, Manor Cottages
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lynda5.0★May 2023
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"Very well appointed property."
Has everything you need for a mini break. Host extremely helpful and welcoming. Clean, tidy, and comfortable. Would recommend and would definitely stay again.
Thank you for providing us with such lovely feedback on your stay. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your break and that you would stay with us again! Best wishes, Manor Cottages.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Marc5.0★Apr 2023
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"An amazingly stunning property."
very comfortable and well equipped with everything anybody could possibly need. The hosts, Mark and Sue, were very welcoming and happy to help at any time. Our stay at Forge Cottage was most enjoyable and highly recommended.
Pete and Carol Fleming
October 2022
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are so glad that you had a comfortable stay and were well looked after. We hope to welcome you back again.
Best wishes Manor Cottages
Property Owner
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2022
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"Lovely hosts."
Wonderful accommodation.
Sofa was a little hard after a while.
Nothing more to say.
Thank you for your feedback, it's wonderful to hear you had a lovely time and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Kind regards
Manor Cottages
Property Owner
Reviewed by Chris5.0★Sep 2022
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"Had a great stay and enjoyed the quiet area."
Property had everything you need (a iron and ironing board would be useful) if you use the washing machine as we did. Kitchen is a great size and had a plentiful supply of herbs in the cupboards. Open plan living / bedroom works well and great to see the very old beams. We had great weather and a slight shame there is no private outdoor space to enjoy the peace and quiet. We were offered to use the owners swing seat, but we would have felt awkward in their private garden, but thanks for the offer. There is a shop a a pub within 5/10 min walk, the pub food was great.
Great value for money, would highly recommend.
Thank you for providing this feedback and we're delighted you enjoyed your stay and the location too. We will pass on your comment regarding the iron and ironing board to the owners and hope the lack of private outdoor space didn't impact on your stay. We would love to welcome you again. Manor Cottages
Property Owner
Reviewed by Michael4.7★Aug 2022
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"A fantastic week spent at The Forge, with stunning weather and amazing hosts who went out of their way to make our stay so enjoyable."
A comprehensive range of equipment if you are cooking for yourselves.
We spent a number of evenings with Mark and Sue in their garden even giving up their swing chair for our comfort.
Highlight of the week was the trip to a local pub in the Austin10.
Looking forward to returning in the future.
Terry and Ann.
Thank you for your excellent review. We are so pleased that you had such an enjoyable and memorable stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ann5.0★Jul 2022
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"We had a wonderful stay in the lovely forge, Mark and Sue made us feel very welcome and were extremely helpful and friendly, couldn't of asked for better hosts."
The forge had everything you could possibly imagine you needed and probably more. The instructions and information were clear and plentiful. The kitchen had all the utensils and equipment you could need and even provided spices & herbs if fancied cooking. It was a great base to visit the Cotswold area and is located in a quiet village not far from a good road to Banbury and Chipping Norton.
Thank you for your kind review. Fabulous to hear you had a lovely stay, enjoyed the cottage and the Cotswolds.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jun 2022
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"We had a most enjoyable stay in a comfortable and well appointed cotttage, Mark and Sue, our hosts, could not have done more to make us feel welcome."
They also provided lots of information on the local amenities, which included a useful village shop and an inn serving excellent food less than five minutes walk away.
The cottage is well situated for the Cotswolds and there are several National Trust properties within easy reach.
Thank you Richard for your review. If you two are ever this way again and my 1938 Austin 10 is running, we will drive off for an adventure on the local lanes.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Richard5.0★Mar 2022
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"Cottage was ideal for a cosy winter's break - very comfortably furnished and Milcombe is a good base for walks and visits out and very handy for Compton Verney, Upton House etc."
We appreciated the well equipped kitchen and very comfortable bed.
Thank you for providing us with 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 Sue5.0★Nov 2021
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"A lovely property in a nice village setting, just right for a couple."
Excellent information provided by the owners about the facilities and the local area.
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 P4.4★Nov 2021
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"The Forge was an amazing place to stay at."
It looks exactly like the pictures and was a great destination for a weekend away. I couldn’t ask for more from somewhere to stay
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 Alex5.0★Nov 2021
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"A lovely cottage beautifully presented and Mark and Sue were more than helpful , ..."
A lovely cottage beautifully presented and Mark and Sue were more than helpful , our only issue was the Tv which we discussed with Mark I hope he can resolve it soon to make the cottage perfect
Thank you for your feedback!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Oct 2021
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"Fabulous stay."
Thanks for the warm welcome and all the help with places to visit. Everything we could have wanted in The Forge.
Exactly what we wanted after a year of lockdown.
Thank you. Lyn & Steve
Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Oct 2021
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"The Forge is a charming and comfortable property located in the quiet village of Milcombe about 5 minutes drive from Banbury."
We found it ideally located for walking and exploring the local countryside as well as visit’s to Cotswold villages such as Hook Norton, Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the Wold and Bourton-on-the Water.
We found it spotlessly clean and very well equipped, ideal for those like us who wanted mainly to self cater. The owners Mark and Sue were welcoming and friendly and are close at hand should there have been any problems, which there weren’t.
We recommend this property without hesitation.
Dave and Christine Rushworth
Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2021
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"We are drawn to historic cottages and this sympathetic restoration of the old forge did not disappoint."
The hosts, Mark & Sue, made sure we had everything we needed and were close on hand if we had any issues (which we didn't). The local pub was excellent with very friendly, courteous staff and quality food. A very comfortable home from home for two people.
Reviewed by Simon5.0★Sep 2021
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"Very helpful and friendly couple."
Made us feel at home.
Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2021
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"We are an elderly couple who like to go out and about and when we return have a meal and relax watching live television, this was not possible as the TVs is connected via the internet and all we could get was catch up, this was so annoying we left on the Monday we expressed our feelings to the owner, we feel we should have been informed of this."
I will definitely not recommend this property to anyone.
We are sorry you were not able to watch 'live' pre-recorded television 'soaps' as it was broadcast whilst on holiday. As soon as we were made aware of your problem we enabled you to watch 'neighbours' moments after it had started to be broadcast. Later you're need to watch 'Emmerdale' which would have required you to wait 60 seconds following its broadcast. I would like to note that you did in fact watch the programs you wanted when you wanted using our internet to your own device, we apologise for that inconvenience, however all other aspects of your stay, facilities and the Cottage itself received your positive recommendation.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Susan4.4★Sep 2021
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"A very comfortable cottage in a quiet Village setting but lots of walks nearby and places to visit."
Mark and Sue were very helpful from the start, nothing was too much trouble for them. Lots of knowledge of the local area with some interesting tales to tell.
The cottage is very well equipped for self catering however there is a village pub should you wish to eat out. Very clean, well prepared and it was nice to have milk, tea and coffee so we could have a drink when we arrived. The bed was warm and comfortable and the shower was powerful with plenty of hot water. We especially enjoyed our evenings in the garden on the swing seat with a candle and glass of wine, so peaceful and relaxing. It was like visiting friends and we would certainly recommend the Forge at Smithy cottage for your staycation.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a feedback, we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and made good use of the facilities available inside & out, looking forward to welcoming you again soon
Property Owner
Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Aug 2021
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