Bear's Cottage

54 Customer Reviews

• "We had a lovely time at Bear's Cottage!"

  Dear Martin Delighted that you had a lovely time at Bear's Cottage and look forward to you hopefully returning in the near future. Thank you for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy. Kindest regards Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Oct 2024

• "Loved staying at your cottage and also seeing the photos and reading about your renovation project of it."

  Dear Pauline Pleased you enjoyed staying at Bear's Cottage and also reading about our journey renovating the cottage. We look forward to you hopefully returning in the near future. Thank you for looking after the cottage and leaving it so clean. Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Sep 2024

• "Everything about the cottage was excellent."

  The only thing I would have liked would have been an explanation in the cottage portfolio for the unusual name "Bear's Cottage"

  Hi Robert Thank you for your lovely feedback. Bear's Cottage was named by a lady who lived in the cottage many moons ago and collected bears. Bear's Cottage dates back to 1605 and the original name of the cottage was Greyrick Cottage and the adjoining cottage is still called Greyrick House from when the two cottages were one property and was actually the rectory. The cottages were originally thatched and in 1875 much of the front of the cottage was destroyed by fire and I think this is when the cottage was split in to two properties and the front facade was rebuilt as you see it today. I wanted to rename the cottage Greyrick Cottage but Phil said it sounded unwelcoming! Kind regards Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jul 2024

• "Really nice cottage in a lovely village, garden area was really nice would ..."

  Really nice cottage in a lovely village, garden area was really nice would definitely reccomended to anyone wanting to stay & have a good look round the Cotswold area

  Reviewed by Alexander5.0★Jul 2024

• "A beautiful cottage which was spotlessly clean."

  Perfect for 2 adults but limited hanging space for 4 adults. Would happily return.

  Reviewed by Michele4.7★Jun 2024

• "This by far is the best holiday cottage we have stayed in by far."

  Every thing you could want to make your stay easy,the handy village and social club near by and the fantastic fleece pub just 50 yards away. 30 mins from most towns in the area and only 20 mins from the M 5.The cottage is decorated in a profesional way,many thanks to Phil and wife for letting us stay here

  Dear Ian Thank you for your lovely comments, it makes such a difference to what we aim to achieve at Bear's Cottage and much appreciated. Delighted we exceeded expectations and so pleased you had a liked the area and had a good holiday. Thank you for leaving our cottage immaculate and looking after it so well. Hope to see you again on the future Kindest regards Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★May 2024

• "Can’t fault it."

  One of the best we’ve stayed in in a village location. Complimentary tickets to the British Motor Museum a really nice touch. Well worth a visit. The Fleece 15th century pub great, spent 6 nights out of 7!!!

  Dear Simon Thank you very much for you wonderful comments. Phil and I are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Bear's Cottage and everything the area has to offer. We always receive great feedback for our wonderful local pub - and by the sounds of it you enjoyed The Fleece too!! Thank you also for being such considerate guests and leaving our cottage immaculate when you departed. Have a great weekend Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Apr 2024

• "Communication before we arrived was excellent."

  When we arrived tired and cold we were delighted that the host had left the heating on so the whole cottage was as warm as toast. We were pleasantly surprised by the delicious home made cake left in the kitchen and the bottle of white left chilling on the fridge. All in all a perfect mini break at Bear's Cottage. Thanks Sue and Phil.

  Dear Anna & Glendra Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so pleased that you loved your stay and enjoyed everything the village and The Cotswolds have to offer. We look forward to welcoming you both back in the near future Kindest regards Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Nov 2023

• "Excellent property."

  Beautiful cottage which was in a wonderful location. Could not fault anything about the place or the area. Had a brilliant week visiting many place of interest and walking the many public footpaths. We have already recommended the cottage to friends and family. We will return in the future.

  Dear Ann Thank you for being such excellent guests and leaving our cottage so clean and tidy, it was very much appreciated. We are delighted that you had such a good week and enjoyed your stay. There are lots of things to do in the area particularly if you are National Trust members so really pleased you filled your week with so many lovely things to do. Thank you for recommending us to your friends and family and we very much look forward to welcoming you both back in the future. Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Oct 2023

• "A really delightful cottage set in beautiful surroundings."

  The cottage was absolutely perfect. The little touches that Phil and Sue added made it feel HOME from HOME. We would certainly come back here.

  Dear Valerie Thank you very much, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay in Bretforton and enjoyed the Cotswolds. You left our cottage so clean and tidy and we would be delighted for you to return in the future. Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Sep 2023

• "One of the very best cottages that we've stayed in."

  The quality of the accommodation is second to none. The location is perfect for exploring the area. We would not hesitate in returning.

  Thank you so much for looking after our cottage and for your lovely comments. Phil and I were really pleased to learn that you'd had such an enjoyable stay at Bear's Cottage and also exploring The Cotswolds. We would love to welcome you back in the near future. Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2023

• "Wonderful cottage, spotlessly clean and would certainly recommend to others."

  We will definitely return.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Jun 2023

• "Cottage was in immaculate condition."

  There is a pub/restaurant and a shop within 2 minutes walk of the property. The location is ideal for exploring the area. I would rate this cottage as excellent.

  Thank you very much for the lovely feedback, Phil & I are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you also for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy and we hope to welcome you both back to Bear's Cottage in the near future. Take care Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★May 2023

• "This was our first experience of renting a cottage and we picked Bear's Cottage after carefully reading the very complimentary previous reviews."

  We were not disappointed. The location was perfect, the cottage spotlessly clean with all the little touches that helped to make our holiday highly enjoyable. Thank you Susan and Phil, you seem to have thought of everything, we hope to return in the future.

  Dear Eric Thank you very much for your great feedback. We are extremely happy to hear that your first impression of your stay in a holiday cottage was a very positive one, as this is very important to what we are trying to achieve as holiday cottage providers. Delighted you enjoyed the new experience and hope you return in the near future. Thank you for your business Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by Eric5.0★May 2023

• "Beautiful cottage and very clean, will be back later in the year."

  Dear Cindy Thank you very much for your lovely comments and we very much look forward to welcoming you both again later in the year. Kind regards Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by Cindy5.0★Feb 2023

• "Beautifully restored cottage, very clean and welcoming and the owners ensure there is contact should you ever need them."

  It is perfectly placed to explore a lot of the Cotswolds and the villagers are very friendly and welcoming. Would defiantly recommend this to family and friends. Thank you Susan & Phil.

  Dear Sue Thank you so much for your lovely comments and also for leaving our cottage so clean and tidy when you left. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Bear's Cottage and would love you to return again in the future. May we wish you and your family a Happy New Year. Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Dec 2022

• "Spotlessly clean cottage, everything you need in the kitchen, really comfy bed and excellent shower."

  Excellent location for visiting the North Cotswolds. Located in a lovely village

  Dear Keith Phil & I were delighted to learn that you had both enjoyed your stay at Bear's Cottage. The Cotswolds is situated a beautiful part of England and we are pleased that you found lots of lovely places to visit. We do hope that you return to Bear's Cottage again in the future. Kindest regards Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Sep 2022

• "We had the most enjoyable holiday perfect cottage, perfect location, and extremely perfect weather."

  Susan and Phil were extremely helpful and made us feel welcome in every way. We were mixing our holiday with a family christening and this was the perfect place to be we would definitely book Bears Cottage again Anne and Tom Wheeler

  Dear Anne & Tom It was lovely to have you both stay in our cottage and we are very pleased that you had a such a nice time and were able to enjoy your family event at the same time. Thank you very much for your lovely comments which we very much appreciate as it makes a difference to us in what we aim to achieve for our guests. Hope to see you both again in the very near future Take care Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Jul 2022

• "Really lovely place to stay."

  Immaculate and characterful - and everything thought of for our comfort.

  Thank you very much for your lovely feedback and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay in Bear's Cottage we hope to see you in the near future. Susan & Phil. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Jun 2022

• "Excellent and cosy property, well fitted out, and in an ideal place to explore the Cotswolds."

  The owners, Susan and Phil, have done a great job in renovating this stone built cottage.

  Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Phil and I are delighted you had such an enjoyable stay at Bear's Cottage and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Apr 2022

• "The cottage was comfortable and very thoughtfully equipped."

  We had all the information we needed on the appliances and on the facilities in the area. We appreciated the phone call to check we had arrived safely and had everything we needed.

  Dear Jacqui Thank you very much for you lovely comments and also for looking after our cottage so well. Hope to see you again in the near future. Susan & Phil Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Mar 2022

• "We loved our stay here."

  It was clean, cosy, comfy, well appointed and the village was lovely!

  Reviewed by Sinead5.0★Feb 2022

• "Lovely, helpful and attentive and hosts."

  Stayed over Xmas and a nice tree was provided. Great cottage location with a great community shop on the doorstep and nearby pub.

  Reviewed by Robin4.7★Dec 2021

• "Wonderful stay in Bear's Cottage."

  A really lovely old cottage, very clean with everything we needed. It is set in a quiet village close to community shop, 13th century church and pub. It is an ideal place to stay for visiting the Cotswolds. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Sep 2021

• "We had a lovely stay at Bear’s cottage, it was clean, cosy and had everything we needed."

  The location was quiet and perfect to access the whole of the Cotswolds. We would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Jul 2021

• "The cottage exceeded all expectations , it has been sympathetically restored to the highest possible level , the furniture , appliances even down to the bed linen were of the highest standard ."

  It really was a beautiful home from home in every way . Many holiday let properties are equipped fairly basically this cottage is a credit to the owners , it was superb . The location was excellent , we visited Worcester , Stratford upon Avon , Bourton on the water , chipping Camden and other cotswold villages none of which were more than a 30 min car journey . The village pub “ the fleece inn “ was a warm welcoming place , we visited it four times during our stay including dining al fresco in a “ horse box “ on the pub lawn , different but fun ! And the pub Sunday lunch was also very good. All in all an excellent stay in a “ perfect “ cottage in a quaint lovely cotswolds village . We will re visit .

  Reviewed by Shaun5.0★Jul 2021

• "This is a beautiful cottage, which has been lovingly restored to a very high standard, in a lovely village, with a great pub and friendly people."

  In addition, it is conveniently located to access the Cotswolds and other areas of interest.

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Jul 2021

• "We had a lovely week at Bear's Cottage."

  There was everything we needed in the property, plus a welcome pack when we arrived, which was much appreciated. Everything was spotless and the owners sent us a copy of the cleaning regime, which was very thoughtful. There is lots to see in the area, and most places are only about 30 minutes each way so we filled the week very easily. The Fleece Inn is a great place for a meal. The little garden is a nice place to sit and listen to the birds. We had a great week and would definitely recommend Bear's Cottage.

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Jun 2021

• "Beautiful cottage in a lovely village."

  Stunning front garden which we used a lot during our stay - breakfasts & snacky evening meals sat around the table in the sunshine. A real home from home and Susan & Phil were the perfect hosts. Welcome supplies on arrival with a bottle of wine & welcome card. The best shower I’ve ever seen / used, absolutely huge ! Great selection of books / DVDs available with magazines in the lounge. Look out for the birds and ladybird in the dining room & another very well behaved bird sat amongst the bush at the far end of the garden (it took me a few minutes to realise I was talking to an imitation bird !). Beds super comfy, slept like a log after getting used to the church clock chiming day & night ! Everywhere done to a very high standard - very interesting to look at the photo albums to show transformation of cottage to its current glory. Kitchen great too, everything you could possibly need. Washing machine very handy and plenty of sunshine to get clothes dry outside. Local community shop just across the road for picking up some supplies. Great base for exploring local area - we went to Bourton on the Water, Broadway, Stow on the Wold, Chipping Campden, Evesham. We will definitely return to stay at Bear’s Cottage. Thank you Susan & Phil for a wonderful stay.

  Reviewed by Shaun5.0★Jun 2021

• "Beautiful cottage as per the description."

  Only very minor problem I personally encountered was I didn't want to leave. The garden is beautiful and the entire neighbourhood is friendly and always greets you with a smile. The kitchen is incredibly well equipped and incredibly clean, as was the entire house. Instructions to use all appliances kept neatly in a folder with some wonderful facts about the area....such as the hauting of the local cemetery. A fantastic holiday and a joy to stay here. We will be going back

  Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★May 2021

• "The Cottage was spotless, and well equiped and although because of covid we did not get the chance to meet Susan And Phil the owners, we spoke on the phone and by e,mail and they seemed like very nice people."

  We ate every night in the local pub ( a 5 min walk away) which amongst other meals, served a variety of award winning pies and ales.The local shop was just across the road, and Bretforton is lovely quite village but ideally suited to visit all the popular sites of the Cotswold. We had a lovely time and would not hesitate to return to Bear Cottage

  Reviewed by Ronald5.0★Oct 2020

• "This is a beautiful old cottage, tastefully and sympathetically restored to provide excellent holiday accommodation."

  It’s superbly located in the heart of a lovely village, and is a perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds and Vale of Evesham. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Hadrian5.0★Sep 2020

• "We arrived home last weekend, having had a lovely relaxing week at Bear’s Cottage."

  It’s a beautiful cottage that has been renovated so tastefully, without removing the character feel.It was very clean, had everything you would need-plus more! The welcome goodies of milk, cookies and wine were very much appreciated. It’s in the heart of the village with a Community shop across the road and local pub less than 5 minutes walk. We’ve stayed in other cottages in the Cotswolds, but Bears cottage is number 1 for us. Phil & Sue, you should be proud of all your hard work - we enjoyed looking at your renovation photographs ! We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again and would highly recommend it.

  Reviewed by Gareth5.0★Aug 2020

• "Loved our stay at Bear Cottage with my husband and two teenage boys."

  The owners were extremely helpful and went out of their way to accommodate a special request for us. The cottage itself was immaculate and comfortable and had everything we needed for our week. We loved sitting in the garden in the morning to enjoy the peace and quiet over a cuppa and on an evening with a glass of wine. The village is small and beautiful and in a great location for exploring the Cotswolds. The pub is just a minutes walk away and the locals were very friendly. We could definitely recommend Bear Cottage to family and friends.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Aug 2020

• "Bear's Cottage is a beautiful cottage in a lovely location."

  The place was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Although the weather wasn't great for our week, we made the most of it and visited quite a few places. The cottage is conveniently situated, there's a handy village shop just over the road and the local pub, 'The Fleece Inn' is just around the corner. There are also several National Trust places close by. All in all we had a great time, thank you.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Feb 2020

• "A lovely well equipped cottage."

  Great attention to detail and everything we needed. A lovely welcome pack, thank you. It's a great location in a very pretty village. Peaceful and yet easy to get to many places of interest. Highly recommend it.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Dec 2019

• "Susan and Phil, the owners of Bear's Cottage, have gone above and beyond in every way."

  Apart from the cottage having been lovingly renovated to a very high standard and totally in keeping with its age, they left us a card wishing us a happy stay along with some cookies, and Phil popped round on the first afternoon to make sure we had everything we needed and explain a couple of things in the welcome pack. Because of an e-mail exchange I'd had with Susan regarding our love for teddy bears, they had even left a couple of bears waiting to welcome us - a really lovely, personal touch. The cottage is very cosy and comfortable and for me the hardest thing was having to leave to come home! Bretforton itself is a lovely little village with a local pub, The Fleece Inn, which offers a yummy Sunday roast (it gets busy so booking is advised) and there's a small but well-stocked village shop. The village is in a great location for visiting places like Evesham, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway and so on. Thank you, Susan and Phil, for letting us use the wonderful Bear's Cottage for the week; we absolutely loved it, and having rented a few properties over the years I can confidently say this has been the best so far.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Sep 2019

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bears cottage for our first year wedding anniversary."

  The cottage was beautifully presented, immaculate and had everything you needed. I would recommend anybody to stop here as it is close to surrounding areas for walks or village visits such as broadway and Stratford upon Avon. It was lovely to come home to a beautiful warm cottage in a beautiful little village with a very close access to a shop, community club and the fleece pub (a must visit). Thank you for letting us stop in your little piece of heaven.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Sep 2019

• "Great little cottage, smelt clean, was very clean, characterful pub easy easy walking distance."

  Comfortable bed and cottage close for other villages/towns

  Reviewed by Graeme5.0★Aug 2019

• "Outstanding area, lovely vilage, ancient church with friendly congregation next door, good olde worlde pub a few yards away."

  Good shop and clubhouse right opposite. Quiet and very peaceful. Places like Stratford on Avon, Tewkesbury, Broadway, Bourton on the Water, Evesham close. Very good roads. Not too far from M5 and M42/40.

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★Aug 2019

• "Lovely cosy and comfortable cottage."

  Quiet location. Pretty garden. Plenty of street parking. Had a very pleasant stay and would recommend.

  Reviewed by Simon4.7★Jul 2019

• "Bretfortan is a lovely village the locals are very friendly."

  Bear cottage is an absolute delight we could not fault anything about it. It has a super small garden great to sit in on a sunny day. The bed is extremely comfortable, and there is a terrific shower. The owners have gone out of their way to blend traditional and modern , and it works. To cap it all the 14th century Fleece pub is just around the corner. We had a wonderful break there and if we go to the area again we would certainly try to rent this cottage.

  Reviewed by Hilary5.0★Jun 2019

• "This cottage is beautifully restored and is very well-appointed and immaculately clean."

  The village of Bretforton is a gem and the cottage is perfectly located within it, overlooking the churchyard and less than 1 minute's walk from the charming community-run general store. For those who are visiting the Cotswolds for the first time - as we were - staying here is the perfect introduction to it!

  Reviewed by William5.0★Dec 2018

• "Really lovely cottage, decorated and cleaned to a very good standard."

  Reviewed by Stephanie4.7★Oct 2018

• "We had an excellent stay."

  Beautiful property, clean, very comfortable bed and home away from home. This cottage had everything we can ask for and nothing we could fault. Loved the area, fantastic location and beautiful village. Definitely we will stay again.

  Reviewed by Irene5.0★Sep 2018

• "Delightful cottage in a lovely village."

  Shop and pub minutes away. Plenty to do in the local area. Owners very helpful.

  Reviewed by Beverley5.0★Sep 2018

• "Our stay at Bear's Cottage was wonderful and the beautiful location in the village is perfect with a shop and great pub on your doorstep."

  The cottage has been renovated to a very high standard with great attention to detail and seemingly no expense spared. Every room was furnished beautifully and so well cared for that we thought we must have been the first to stay there. The owners took great care to ensure we had everything we needed and provided lots of good local information too. A wonderful base to explore the Cotswold's with plenty to see and do. We look forward to returning soon.

  Reviewed by Tim5.0★Aug 2018

• "Bear’s Cottage is located in the peaceful village of Bretforton."

  We felt at home as soon as we walked through the door. Tastefully decorated to the highest of standards, exceptionally clean and well equipped, this lovely cottage had everything we needed for our well deserved family holiday. The owners are a delight and very approachable. Nothing is too much trouble. We will definitely be returning.

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Aug 2018

• "Bear's Cottage is a very comfortable, immaculate cottage in a lovely, unspoilt village in Worcestershire."

  The equipment in the kitchen was of a high standard and all spotlessly clean. The bathroom was also beautifully kept with a brilliantly easy shower. The village is handy for many of the Cotswold villages and attractions, such as Broadway, Chipping Camden, Moreton-in-Marsh and the nearby Batsford Arboretum and garden centre on the A44. The village has a very handy shop and a truly characterful pub, The Fleece. All in all, a good place to relax and tour the area.

  Reviewed by Gill4.7★Aug 2018

• "Bear's Cottage is beautifully furnished and equipped to a very high standard and is very comfortable."

  Bretforton is pretty and the locals are friendly, with a well stocked community shop opposite and the location is good for visits to the Cotswold villages. Phil paid us a brief 'welcome' visit shortly after arrival and Susan had left us a delicious home made fruit cake which we enjoyed each afternoon in the pretty cottage garden. After a hectic few days sightseeing we decided our last day would be spent "at home" in Bear's Cottage. What better recommendation could you have than that?

  Reviewed by Joan5.0★Jul 2018

• "The cottage has been restored to a very high standard by the owners and they have considered all the little extras to make your stay more comfortable (a special thank-you for the homemade cake!"

  ).. The cottage and garden is beautiful and is set in a friendly and thriving village, with plenty to see and do in with the surrounding area. We will definitely be returning!

  Reviewed by Renee5.0★May 2018

• "Bear Cottage was a delightful holiday home."

  It was spotlessly clean, well-equipped and comfortable. Bretforton was a friendly village with lots activities. There were many lovely places to visit nearby. The owners Susan & Phil were welcoming and helpful.

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Apr 2018

• "Recently renovated and beautifully decorated cottage in a friendly village."

  Reviewed by Stephan D4.7★Apr 2018

• "Great cottage, great village, book ahead if you want to eat in The Old Fleece."

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Mar 2018

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