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"We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful holiday home…a real retreat!"
Stylish, comfortable, warm, with an interesting back story (look out for the coffee table architecture book on the shelf of the coffee table).
We were visiting family in Witney (new baby granddaughter) but this place would be a fabulous bolt hole to explore deeper into Oxfordshire or days out to Oxford. Witney itself is a lively, well served market town with lots going on.
We found the owners friendly and helpful. ❤️
We’d be more than happy to come again.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Susanna5.0★Oct 2024
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"The most disappointing stay that we’ve ever had."
The Granary is advertised online with beautiful shots of the exterior, but prospective guests should be mindful of the fact that they can only view it from one aspect (not the aspect shown in the advertising photos online) as (understandably) one side of The Granary is inaccessible as it sits behind a gate to the owner’s home (no issue there) but when my fiancé “dared” to stand next to another side of The Granary, he was rudely told that he wasn’t allowed to stand there, by what was presumably a member of the family who own the farmhouse, Granary etc.
Such a lot of emphasis is put on the outside space available to guests in the listing details, but the moment that my fiancé was stood there to admire The Granary, he was immediately told he wasn’t allowed (he was not stood behind any gate or sign-posted area that indicated it was for use of the owners only).
Another family who were staying in the adjoining Cart Shed whilst we were staying at The Granary told us that they had felt uncomfortable during their entire stay, as they had felt members of family that owned the farmhouse & holiday lets were “keeping an eye on them” whilst they spent time in the allocated outside spaces detailed in the listing.
Some things that I would improve if I owned this property:
- the shower is basic at best. The water pressure is low and uneven
- at check-in there were many areas of The Granary that clearly hadn’t been cleaned or wiped down prior to our arrival
- the fixed pane windows are likely a huge selling point for many guests when considering this venue, but guests are greeted to views of untidy bins, broken plant pots, what appear to be empty buckets of materials/products & bikes from the farmhouse out of the fixed pane windows. We had hoped to have and capture beautiful countryside views from these windows, but the surrounding area was untidy as noted above and far from picturesque
- guests of this “luxury” guest house are charged for fire wood. A first of anywhere we’ve stayed previously
All in all, you couldn’t pay us to stay here again. There are much better holiday lets in the surrounding areas and I would urge anyone considering staying at The Granary to think again.
We are sorry that your stay wasn’t more enjoyable. We do hope that our other reviews speak for themselves regarding cleanliness, our welcoming approach, friendliness and professionalism. We are always happy to look at an issue during the stay and see if it can be remedied for guests if we are made aware of it. We will look into the water pressure promptly as that is news to us.
The family in The Cart Shed at the same time have given a score of 100/100 and already rebooked another stay.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Chloe1.9★Mar 2024
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"We had a lovely stay at this beautiful cottage."
Although the weather was cold, it was very comfortable. The cottage is on perfect driving distance from the Cotswolds and places like Gloucester or Oxford.
We are so pleased that you were warm and comfortable and enjoyed the property!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Frank5.0★Feb 2024
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"A perfect couple’s retreat, comfortable and well appointed."
We’re so glad the Granary didn’t disappoint. Thank you for being great guests. It was lovely to meet you briefly!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Dec 2023
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"Such a lovely conversion with comfort and style at it's heart and convenient for walks and trips in the car."
Thank you.
Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Oct 2023
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"A beautifully renovated property and very comfortable for the two of us and our dog."
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Sep 2023
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"Absolutely loved my stay at The Granary - just what was needed to escape for a week to somewhere quiet, comfortable and relaxing!"
A really lovely property and really elegantly and stylishly renovated. Anna was a great host, very helpful and very responsive. Definitely want to come back!
So glad it provided the escape needed! We hope that we can welcome you back next time a bit of Granary time is in order.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Adam5.0★Jul 2023
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"Very comfortable, peaceful stay in a property with lots of character."
Thanks to Anne for making us so welcome!
Great to hear, we aim for comfort! Thank you.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Colin5.0★Jun 2023
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"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage."
Very comfy bed, facilities were perfect for us.
Being pet friendly was great as the surrounding area was ideal.
We would certainly return and would recommend it.
Hurray! This is very rewarding to hear, we look forward to welcoming you back some day. Thank you!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Aug 2022
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"I was delighted with my stay at the Granary on High Cogges farm."
It was wonderful to have a cool bedroom even though the temperature outside was HOT. The accommodation has a bedroom and bathroom downstairs with the living accommodation and kitchen on the floor above. Everything was very clean and well presented and the EV charger was an added advantage for me. There was ample parking available close to the Granary. There was ample crockery, cutlery, cookware and glasses. The hosts were very helpful and I will definitely be returning.
I’m so pleased you managed to stay cool in the heatwave! We hadn’t anticipated that advantage of the bedroom being on the ground floor for hotter weather. See you again!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Colin5.0★Aug 2022
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"Fantastic property with all the amenities required for a very comfortable stay."
Great mix of 17th century old with new and modern .Added bonus of your own small wood to explore . Good base to visit the Cotswolds.
Reviewed by Jason5.0★Aug 2022
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"Nice quiet location."
Witney is a 30 minute walk away and there's a nice pub 20 minutes walk away. The accommodation is unique, very tidy.
The WiFi is a bit iffy, and electronic signals in the area generally patchy. But that aside, there are some nice walks locally and it's certainly worth a visit.
Reviewed by Stephen4.4★Jul 2022
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"We had a lovely stay in the Granary it was perfect for us."
The standard of the refurb was excellent and the ability to charge our car made the rural location easy to enjoy.
Reviewed by Michael5.0★May 2022
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"Great property for us and our dog, warm and super clean, along with a brilliant location for exploring."
That’s great to hear, we are really glad you had a good time.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★Apr 2022
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"We had a lovely weekend."
The property was cosy and comfortable. Very clean. Quiet location and Great for dog walking. The hosts were accommodating. Lots of space outside a hot hub would have been perfect.
Reviewed by Rebecca4.7★Mar 2022
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"Really lovely place to stay with lots of near by walks and great pub."
Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Mar 2022
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"Thanks so much for everything."
I have totally fallen in love with your little Slice of the world.
Without doubt one of the best places I’ve had the pleasure of staying in. This beautiful conversion has managed to maintain the integrity and rustic charm of the original features and general feel of the space whilst also utilising ultra modern design. The result is a warm and cosy, sleek and bright and joyful place to be. The surrounding countryside offers constantly changing light and colours and the floor to ceiling windows give you the feeling of being in amongst it at the same time as being wrapped in a warm blanket on the sofa.
I just cannot sing the praises of this special place enough. Just please don’t take up too many dates as I’d like to keep rather a lot of availability for myself.
What a lovely review. It’s so rewarding to know that The Granary was such a positive home for you during your stay.. To know that effort to plan the conversion carefully has been appreciated makes us very happy. Thank you. We will hope to see you again!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Crystal5.0★Jan 2022
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"We had a lovely stay."
Reviewed by Simon & Sarah5.0★Dec 2021
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"We had the best little break at the Granary."
Super cosy and styled really well. Such a nice vibe. Loved learning about the history of the building and the surrounding farm and meeting the owners. They were really friendly and welcoming. Such a nice touch with the milk, eggs and chocolate too. The Mason Arms down the road was a treat. Will like to stay again with friends and book the adjoining Cartshed building as that looks beautiful too. Would really recommend. Hope to be back again soon
Reviewed by Vicky5.0★Nov 2021
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"Beautifully set up, The Granary is a perfect hideaway."
I arrived exhausted and ready for a proper break, and that’s exactly what I got!
With lovely farm shops, pubs and restaurants nearby, you’re able to explore, read, rest and enjoy the scenery. My top recommendation would be The Horseshoes in Witney, a beautiful restaurant with lovely, relaxed service.
That is so nice to hear! We are glad you had such a good rest when needed.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Nov 2021
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"We have stayed in many 4/5 star cottages over the years and this was the first one without a dishwasher."
So, no dishwasher, no wardrobes not even any coat hangers. Also there was a constant buzzing from a heat source pump in the bedroom. We don't think it comes up to a 5 rating.
We are very sorry that you did not feel The Granary met the 5 star rating. The property listing does inform you that there is no dishwasher as we appreciate that not having one is not to all tastes. A dishwasher wasn’t fitted as it was not architecturally advised to fit one in a compact listed building like this without compromising the living space. We are also very sorry that you were disturbed by a constant buzzing noise, we would have been very happy to investigate if we had have known. The only previous instance of this being reported to us was when the bathroom extractor fan was left switched on. (We did deliberately site the heat pump 10m away from The Granary, behind another building so it can’t be the culprit). I have confirmed with the last guest that they did not have a noise issue, which is reassuring to us. We must apologise that the set of coat hangers normally in The Granary were missing and had not been replaced; we have rectified this now
Property Owner
Reviewed by James2.8★Oct 2021
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"Thank you for your help and wonderful hospitality, the Granary is an amazing place and we cannot fault the facilities."
Should the opportunity arise we would love to rebook
Reviewed by S5.0★Oct 2021
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"Quirky upside down Granary conversion."
Perfect for two people and situated on a very quiet farm. Owners very friendly and helpful with local amenities ( Pubs ). Delightful stay and would return.
Reviewed by Frank5.0★Sep 2021
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"We had a brilliant time."
Lovely accommodation, lovely family. We will definitely be back.
Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2021
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"Beautiful cottage with lovely friendly owners, we were made to feel welcome from the start, would
Definitely recommend and hope to be back !"
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Reviewed by Rik And Ann5.0★Jul 2021
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"Excellent accomodation, great base for exploring oxfordshire and the Cotswolds."
Very clean with everything we needed.
My only polite suggestion is a rail to hang damp towels after showering - we were hanging them over chairs/tables to dry off.
Hello, I've had a good check over and we have now got some more hooks installed in the bedroom, and the beams have some nails on that could be used for hanging if those are in full use. Hopefully that should be helpful. The underfloor heating usually ensures that things dry out quite quickly.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jane4.4★Jul 2021
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"The only slight issue was the advertised fast broadband."
As the TV relied on Internet connection, this did not work effectively and even standard free view channels either could not be watched or were unavailable as the signal was not strong enough. Otherwise, the cottage was lovely, ideal for 2 people and well furnished. The surrounding area is a lovely place to visit.
Hello, I'm sorry that your viewing was hampered! We've made some changes to the connections and things are working well now, we'll keep an eye on it, and guest feedback is a vital way of finding out if it remains tempermental. Thank you for telling us.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lindsay4.7★May 2021
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"The Granery was beautiful, it was clean and styled to a very high standard."
They have thought of everything , I loved the fresh cut flowers in the windows and the eggs and milk on arrival...the chocolate with the welcome pack were all very nice touches.
The property is well situated and lots of attractions were a 10 to 20 minute drive away. I must mention the Mason Arms about a mile down the road...served us one of the best meals out that we have ever had.
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Apr 2021
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"Lovely Cottage , Plenty of walks peaceful and tranquil."
Had a very enjoyable time.Nice log fire nice views
Reviewed by Arthur5.0★Apr 2021
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"Very easy booking process, clear information about the stay."
And the Granary was clean, comfortable and perfect for our short stay.
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Apr 2021
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