Orchard House

91 Customer Reviews

• "It’s the most amazing property in a lovely village close to interesting places."

  Our dogs loved the garden and the log burner. The owner was very friendly and quick to respond when we had a minor blip with the water (a local problem, not the house). All in all a great stay, and a lovely pub/restaurant almost next door was the icing on the cake.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Orchard House and visiting the Cotswolds and found a great pub/restaurant as well! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best Wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Melissa5.0★Nov 2024

• "We enjoyed a very good weeks rest at Orchard House."

  Even before we arrived we had good communication with the owner Stephen, who offered his support during our stay. The house is very well located, the Horse and Groom Pub next door is very convenient with recommended food and just a 5 minute drive into Stow on the Wold when required. Also as we had our 2 dogs there was a few good walks in the area and further afield. Orchard House had everything we could wish for and hopefully we can return again in the future?

  Thank you Stephen for your comments, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and a lovely meal at the local Pub next door. It's a great base to explore the Cotswolds and you have so many lovely walks and places to visit. We would love to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Sep 2024

• "Orchard House was beautifully maintained to a very high standard."

  Well equipped with everything we could want. A real home from home. Welcome pack was a nice gesture as well. Upper Oddington is a beautiful village with many walks right on the doorstep and a lovely pub just down the road. Stephen the owner was extremely helpful and responded to any questions immediately. Would definitely book again.

  We are happy to hear that you had such an enjoyable stay and found the property a 'home by home'. The area really is beautiful and it sounds like you had fun exploring it. We hope we can welcome you back again soon. Kind Regards, Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marian5.0★Sep 2024

• "Very enjoyable stay in this wonderful cottage."

  My only comment is the pillows need changing in the twin bedroom as not too comfortable and the ensuite shower did not run warm water (was set to auto as instructed). However, we did not get round to ringing maintenance who I am sure would have obliged. This was a wonderful cottage and I will be giving it an excellent review on trip advisor.

  Thank you Susan. Pillows changed on our most recent visit! One had got a little soft. Pleased (as we discussed) that the water did run warm again and has since. An unexplained aberration! Glad that you had a peaceful stay and enjoyed the village. Stephen Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan4.4★Aug 2024

• "As excellent as ever (our 5th - or 6th?"

  - stay). Maintenance - no spare black bags, so dealing with rubbish after Tuesday collection was a real problem.

  Thank you - as always for being great guests. Please let me know if anything is running short in real time during your next visit - as we can give you access to the store room to replenish in an emergency. Safe travels and best wishes. Property Owner

  Reviewed by S4.4★Aug 2024

• "The cottage is outstanding!"

  . It’s situated in a beautiful, peaceful little village. The owners look after the property to the highest spec and everything you could possibly need is there. Easy access to other villages. All in all we had a wonderful few days with my parents, niece and our 2 little dogs. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cottage

  Thank you for taking the time to give the most wonderful feedback. We are so pleased that your family and furry friends enjoyed the house and gardens. It is in a great location with lots of lovely walks and inns. We would love to welcome you all again soon. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★Jun 2024

• "Had a wonderful week at Orchard House with family."

  Lovely home from home feeling, with good facilities, especially the showers. Only slight niggle, the grass was rather long and as we had boys it was all about ball games! This was resolved promptly the next morning. Good customer service! A couple of the kitchen cupboards could do with a little tlc but other than that, we had a great time and would happily recommend.

  Christine. Glad that you have a peaceful break and felt a 5 star review was appropriate! Very happy to have sorted the grass so quickly - with all the rain there had not been a dry enough period to do in the previous fortnight. Thank you for letting us know about the cupboard door - also now fixed. Hopefully we will see you all again soon. Best wishes, Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★May 2024

• "Fabulous cottage."

  The house was spotless and everything we wanted. We had a great family get together. Wouldn’t hesitate to book it again.

  Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We hope we can welcome you back again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★Mar 2024

• "A spacious, clean and very well appointed house."

  It’s larger than you would think, and even better than the photos. There is plenty of space to spread out, we were celebrating a significant Birthday for my Father and had family members and friends join. I also ‘worked from home’ for a couple of days with Teams meetings most of the day and WiFi connection was very good. It’s a lovely village, with footpaths close by. We had a great meal at the pub next door and also went into Stow which is as good as ever. Thank you for a great stay.

  Thank you Grace. Really glad that both you and family had a lovely time. We work in the Cottage quite a bit and agree that the new super fast fibre lines are much much better than the old ones! Hopefully we will see you again soon. Best wishes. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Grace5.0★Jan 2024

• "Lovely cottage in a great location."

  Few little things such as not much toilet paper and only two logs were left for a whole weeks stay and one wouldn’t even fit on the fire. Would have expected more for in winter.

  Thank you for your kind feedback and it is great to know that you enjoyed both the house and its location. Apologies that you were left short of a few items. There should be a minimum of two toilet rolls per bathroom (and WC). Likewise a full basket of logs and kindling. As a note to future guests, please call Manor Cottages or the owner on the your first night and let us know if there is anything missing. We can address this immediately. We would honestly rather hear immediately as opposed to after your visit. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Becky3.8★Dec 2023

• "We arrived feeling very tired and rather stressed and in desperate need of some peace and quiet."

  We left feeling relaxed and energised. Orchard House delivered on all levels, we’ve never felt more at home. We took advantage of, “The Horse and Groom”, being on our doorstep - everyone was so friendly and the food was very good. Many thanks for the generous, “Welcome Gifts”, which were much appreciated. We love the Cotswolds and couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more. Many thanks !

  Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased that you had a relaxing stay and appreciated the welcome pack. The Horse & Groom is certainly a very welcome place to spend one's first night in the village! We hope that we can welcome you back again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Dec 2023

• "Our 5th stay, and we shall return - which is comment enough."

  The last few steps onto the landing have no bannister, and that poses a problem for my wife, as she has a mobility issue, but that is our only ‘negative’ observation. Initially there were two slight issues, which Manor Cottages resolved with commendable speed and courtesy.

  Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. You know that we really enjoy hosting you. You must love both the house and village to keep returning. As it happens the bannisters are being replaced this Spring to make them all more stable. Property Owner

  Reviewed by S4.7★Nov 2023

• "The house was absolutely stunning and had an amazing feel about it and we also wrote in the book how thankful we were for gifting us an amazing stay as our child is disabled."

  We only had 2 small problems one was the grass wasn't cut which made it hard to play games out there, and the other was in the mornings the living room is full of slug trails which didn't bother us to much as the slugs were gone by morning

  Thank you Laura. We are really happy that you liked the house so much. Apologies that the grass had not been cut back. The constant rain had stopped our lovely gardener (Stuart) from mowing over the last 10-12 days. He has done so twice since thankfully. He is scheduled to visit fortnightly. The pesky little snail who snuck into the house has been found a safe new home outside! Country living! Best wishes, Property Owner

  Reviewed by Laura3.8★Sep 2023

• "We return to Orchard House every summer because the house and garden are beautiful."

  And we love being in Upper Oddington which is close enough to Stow on the Wold and Daylesford. The house is always clean when we arrive and is well kept up and fully stocked. The Management Company Sykes Cottages is quick to respond on any issue. We have stayed in the house for the past 3 summers and are planning on returning next year.

  Reviewed by Beverly5.0★Jul 2023

• "Very clean and a lovely garden only down side you need a car as no locally shops x"

  Thank you Simon. We are very glad that you had a great holiday and enjoyed both the weather and the garden. Looking forward to you returning. There is a shop in the Horse & Groom (just a few houses down) which sells about 50-60 items. Also the major supermarkets (as well as Amazon) will deliver. That said it is fair to say that one would need to visit Stow (about 1.5 miles) for a wider range or larger shop. Best wishes, Owner Property Owner

  Reviewed by Simon4.7★Jul 2023

• "Our second visit to Orchard House."

  It really is home from home. We had a couple of issues which the owner and Manor Cottages sorted out straight away. We will certainly return for our third visit.

  Thank you Linda. It was a pleasure to host you again and glad that you had a peaceful holiday. Also very happy that we could resolve the minor glitches in live time. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Manor Cottages & Owner Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★May 2023

• "Couldn't find any tablets for dishwasher."

  Couldn't call Manor Cottages because no mobile signal. Sent e-mail. On returning to Orchard House that day found small packet on doorstep containing not only tablets but also a Jey cloth, a pan scourer and some bin bags. Above and beyond service from the Manor Cottages team!

  Many thanks for your kind comments. Apologies that you were initially short on dish washer tablets. We are always happy to help and are delighted to hear you had a lovely stay. We look forward to welcoming you back. PS The phone signal in the Cotswolds can be patchy, so the owner has installed super fibre broadband. A 4/5G signal can (normally) be obtained in the twin bedroom, the back patio and drive. The centre of the house is harder ... as the house is made of very thick stone walls! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Guy5.0★May 2023

• "Very well appointed and provisioned holiday accommodation in a beautiful part of the Cotswolds."

  Spacious, comfortable and clean throughout, all our needs were catered for. We would be happy to visit again. The only reservation for those with elderly or disabled guests were the rather steep steps within the property.

  Thank you for your lovey feedback. We are delighted you have a wonderful stay in the area and that you enjoyed Orchard House. Some of these traditional Cotswold houses can have steep staircases. Whilst there are only 5-6 steps we apologies for any inconvenience. A sturdy "rope" support is in place to assist and the owner has agreed to improve this during autumn maintenance. We will also add mention of the stairs during the next website update. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★May 2023

• "This property is exceptional."

  The house is stunning, set in an idyllic village, two doors from a great pub serving delicious food. Wonderful hiking trails close by.

  We are so pleased you had a wonderful and enjoyed all that this area has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back to Orchard House. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2023

• "Orchard House is a lovely cottage, with plenty of space and a delightful garden."

  The village pub is terrific and certainly worth a visit. Our only niggle was that we found the bed in the ensuite bedroom to be too firm for our liking, otherwise everything was great.

  Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and your visit to the The Horse & Groom. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Richard4.7★Mar 2023

• "Orchard house was the most beautiful cottage and area that we have ever ..."

  Orchard house was the most beautiful cottage and area that we have ever experienced xx it snowed the last 3 days that we were there and it was so picturesque

  Reviewed by Tamsin5.0★Mar 2023

• "The cottage was beautifully furnished and supplied all that was needed."

  The only issue is that the downstairs toilet would not flush properly, therefore leaving 1 less facility available, thus needs to be looked at for repair.

  Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your stay. It is great to hear that you enjoyed your time away and we appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention. We have subsequently organised for the flushing system on the downstairs' toilet to be fixed. Thankfully the other two toilets worked well during your stay. We hope to welcome you one day in the future! Best wishes, Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Belinda4.7★Feb 2023

• "This is a really lovely cottage."

  It has everything you need and is a complete home from home; we loved our stay here and can highly recommend. It has a very spacious kitchen and dining area and beautiful sitting room. Large bedrooms and bathroom/en-suite. Our party including 2 small children had the best time! Beautifully decorated too and a great deal of thought for the guest to be comfortable and feel like you are at home. Thankyou!

  We are so pleased you all enjoyed your stay at Orchard House. It is a beautiful property. We look forward to welcoming you back. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Feb 2023

• "Beautiful cottage which was very well equipped with the added benefit of off road parking which is rare in the Cotswolds."

  Beds were also very comfortable.

  We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay in Upper Oddington and the wonderful Orchard House. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Feb 2023

• "Loved this cottage and everything about it."

  Cosy, comfortable, a home from home. Beautifully presented and clean as a whistle. Only tiny things are: recycling instructions could have been clearer, and the beige bags for waste were missing. And finally for the price paid we don’t feel we should have to strip the beds for the cleaner. But it was the perfect stay, and we will definitely be back.

  Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your stay at Orchard House. It is great that you enjoyed your stay and found everything to be to your liking. The requirement to strip back the bedding (brought in during covid) has now been removed. In fact you should not have been asked to do so for your stay ... so deepest apologies for this. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Daryl Louise5.0★Dec 2022

• "Very restful and comfortable - as before (this was our 4th stay)."

  Excellent provision of equipment and materials. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the property, and would certainly recommend it.

  Reviewed by S4.7★Nov 2022

• "Beautiful place to stay would definitely book the lodge again."

  Lots of beautiful places to visit in the area.

  Reviewed by Julie4.7★Sep 2022

• "This is our 2nd summer staying at Orchard House and have already booked for next year 2023."

  The house is exactly as represented on the website and very well kept up. It has a large well equipped kitchen and eating area with a beautiful patio and garden, great for entertaining. We love the location of Upper Oddington, it is quite village and easy to go out for a walk. It is also very near to Stow on the Wold and to Daylesford Farm only 5 minutes by car and within a short distance of many other beautiful towns and Restaurants. There are 2 restaurants in Walking Distance highly recommended, The Horse and Groom which is 2 doors down and the The Fox at (Lower) Oddington. Manor Cottages works well with the owner keeping everything clean and in working order. I can't imagine being happier anywhere else besides Orchard House for our Holiday Stay ...

  What a fantastic review, we are delighted to hear that you have rebooked for next year already and look forward to welcoming you back. With best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Beverly5.0★Jul 2022

• "We had the most wonderful stay at Orchard House!"

  The location was perfect, especially for our dog as in a lovely quiet location with lots of fields to stretch his legs in plus so close to lots of places to visit. The house was gorgeous, especially the garden with the stream - we will be back :)

  Thank you for leaving us some great feedback. We are so pleased yourselves and your dog had such a lovely stay at Orchard House. We really hope to welcome you back again. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sophie5.0★Jul 2022

• "Lovely cottage and in an ideal location to explore the Cotswolds."

  House was exactly as described online if not better and is one of the best cottages we have stayed in. The owner provided many helpful details and the welcome pack was greatly appreciated. All in all, we enjoyed a great week and will certainly recommend this cottage to friends and family and will not hesitate to re-book when we visit the area again.

  Thank you for such amazing feedback. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jul 2022

• "A very nice cottage in a lovely location."

  Very well equipped and loved the attention to detail. Very comfy and homely. Only a couple of non serious issues we encountered that did not spoil our break. We could not find a non slip bathmat as advertised, for an elderly person and the outside chairs are rickety.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and will definitely work on the points mentioned. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Manor Cottages (Note: The owner has subsequently purchased new patio furniture.) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Jun 2022

• "A fabulous cottage in a great location."

  Extremely comfortable and beautifully furnished. A small problem was resolved quickly with the owner. Would definitely return. Only criticism is the garden furniture was not comfortable.

  We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back again. The patio furniture has been replaced in full (as noted above). The feedback is (as always) welcome. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Jun 2022

• "Stunning property in a beautiful village."

  Second time to Orchard House, can’t wait for the third time!

  Thank you for your lovely comments and we are delighted that you enjoyed your second stay at Orchard House. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2022

• "Wonderful cottage."

  Fantastic location. The village is close to all the Cotswold “hot spots” without being in the heat of the tourism battle. Fabulous walking and a great pub on the doorstep. Fabulous to be able to walk from the cottage to Daylesford for the delightful walks, breakfast or lunch. The cottage itself was perfect. Wonderful kitchen (we cooked at home a lot and they had everything we needed). Stylish, comfy interior. Great bathrooms and bedroom. And we were lucky with the weather in April so the stone patio off the kitchen was our favorite spot in the morning and afternoons. I’d give the cottage more than 5 stars. Exceptional in every way. We will be booking two weeks again next year.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and made use of all the facilities both inside and out. We very much look forward to welcoming you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Apr 2022

• "Absolutely fabulous property!"

  More spacious than expected and the location is absolutely perfect for what we wanted. Didn’t realise there was a pub 2 doors down so that was a bonus. The cottage had everything we needed and we felt so at home. We stayed in March so it was cold out, and we’d love to come back in the summer so we could enjoy the sunshine and outdoor seating. Truly excellent property.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice feedback, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Beth5.0★Mar 2022

• "Should have been 6 but finally only 2 thanks to Covid and obliged to return to France urgently half way through the holiday."

  Many thanks to the owner who agreed to reimburse the days not stayed. We would love to come again as the house is perfect, the position is perfect. Thanks to the owner we will try and come again.

  Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We are so sorry to hear that you had to leave the property early, but we hope to welcome you back in the future and are glad that you were able to enjoy the time you had at Orchard House. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Dec 2021

• "Very warm, comfortable, well decorated and appointed."

  More like a home than a holiday property. Absolutely excellent!

  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 S5.0★Nov 2021

• "Cottage as described, beautiful house with everything we needed for our stay."

  Very clean and comfortable.

  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 Gavin5.0★Aug 2021

• "Beautiful home in the perfect village ."

  .. We have just come home after spending 4 memorable weeks at Orchard House and couldn’t be happier with our stay. The house is well taken care of by the owners and their management team; all of our communications were responded to immediately. The house is easy to live in and well equipped, the beds are quite comfortable too. And, when weather permitted we spent time in the garden as well as eating our meals. We love the location of Upper Oddington being close to Stow, Daylesford, and many other interesting villages and walking paths. The Horse and Groom next door is the perfect pub. We look forward to staying again next summer. Thank you for everything Ron and Beverly Scottsdale, AZ, USA

  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 Beverly5.0★Jul 2021

• "This cottage was fantastic!"

  Spacious, especially the large kitchen, lovely decor throughout and very clean. Beds were very comfortable and both bathrooms had powerful showers. Lovely big garden which was great for the kids. Location is great, only 5 minute drive to Stow and the large tesco and handy for lots of local attractions / villages. Upper Oddington is a very picturesque and peaceful location and lovely for walks. Hope we can go back to this cottage in the future as it is the perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds!

  Thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay at Orchard House. We're very pleased to hear that the cottage met your expectations and the facilities at the property we everything you needed. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds in the future! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Jun 2021

• "A beautiful, spacious cottage in a stunning location."

  A few bits of constructive feedback: - shame the bed in the end room was two singles pushed together rather than a king - oven/hobs seemed to have temperature issues

  Thank you for your kind feedback. The kitchen range and hobs have subsequently been replaced with a new model Property Owner

  Reviewed by Fiona4.4★Apr 2021

• "Fantastic cottage in a peaceful village."

  Right next door to pub and well located for getting to other areas of cotswolds. Good variety of local walks directly from the cottage. Well equipped and furnished to a high standard - very pleased with our stay

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2021

• "Lovely holiday home."

  Perfect for us with a dog and children for them both to have some space. Nice large garden with a gentle small stream at the bottom of the house. Lovely comfy beds.

  Thank you for providing feedback on your recent stay at Orchard House. It's wonderful to hear how you and your family enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Katherine4.4★Sep 2020

• "Cottage was clean ,spacious and in a great location, nice back garden,"

  Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay at Orchard House. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carl4.7★Sep 2020

• "This is a beautiful cottage in a particularly lovely location and near to a great pub/restaurant."

  It is well equipped. The kitchen/dining room is very spacious and airy and the lounge is comfortable. Two of the three bedrooms - the double bedded rooms -are also spacious. My only criticisms are small ones which are summed up by the comment that there was a need for a bit of maintenance here and there. The grass in the back garden was overly long, which meant it was very wet to walk on. The lightbulbs in the lamps in the lounge had gone but (despite a previous visitor also mentioning this) were not replaced, and the door handle between the kitchen and the hall was extremely loose. Whilst we were there, water started to come through the ceiling too! To be fair, this was quickly and effectively dealt with by a plumber and electrician organised by Sykes, but the plumber commented that the leak (due to a break in the sealant around the bath) had clearly been happening 'for quite a long time'. All that said, this IS a very nice cottage, with many, many positives, and we had a very good break!

  Thank you for your helpful feedback. We apologise for any inconvenience. Hopefully everything mentioned has now been taken care of. The gardener and maintenance team now visit weekly again - as they did pre-lockdowns. There has also been a complete review and refresh across the board. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen4.4★Sep 2020

• "Although the cottage was really nice and comfortable and exceptional layout - very spacious, a few simple checks were needed as SIX light bulbs had gone - 4 of which were in the lounge which meant it was a bit dark in the evening as the lighting was ceiling spot lights and table lamps."

  There was a box of light bulbs in the utility cupboard but they either didn't fit or didn't work. The cottage would not be suitable for anyone with mobility problems as there are steps between each room downstairs and into two of the bedrooms upstairs - not mentioned in the detail of the cottage.

  Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay at Orchard House. We take all feedback very seriously and i will forward your comments onto the Housekeeping Team to review. If anything like the bulbs have gone, please contact us next time, as we could have sent some more bulbs over to you. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Vicki5.0★Aug 2020

• "Simply stunning is the best way to describe Orchard House."

  We have rented many cottages over the years in various locations but this has to be the best by far. A luxurious and beautifully decorated house. It is in a lovely village with great pub on the doorstep (Horse and Groom). We had a fabulous week exploring the local area and cannot wait to return.

  We cannot wait to welcome you back to Orchard House. Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Feb 2020

• "Beautiful Cottage in the heart of the cotswolds."

  Everything was of the highest quality, loads of space, really well equipped, just perfect. The location is excellent in a quiet village just a stone's throw from the local pub but with easy access to Stow on the Wold, Moreton-on-the-Marsh etc. Would definitely stay again.

  Thank you for your comments. We are so please you enjoyed your stay at Orchard House Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Jan 2020

• "We had a magical pre Christmas weekend!"

  So thoughtful to have a beautiful Christmas tree! The cottage was warm and cosy - lovely log burner. Pub next door does great food and Sunday lunch cocktails! We know we should have walked more but just loved chilling at Orchard House.

  We are glad you enjoyed chilling at Orchard House and had a magical weekend. Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Dec 2019

• "Very good property, but."

  ... 1. World's worst teapot. 2. Inaccessible and very awkward keybox. 3. Economical with the truth about logs for the wood burning stove - few supplied (some of which were too big to fit in), and were sufficient for only two evenings, though we were there for seven. 4. World's best shower.

  Many thanks for leaving your feedback on Orchard House. A full set of logs and kindling are now provided for every stay. This should always have been the case! Multiple tea pots are now available! A new larger illuminating key safe has been fitted. Property Owner

  Reviewed by S4.4★Nov 2019

• "Fabulous spacious cottage , which was beautifully decorated to a high spec."

  Six of us enjoyed a week exploring the lovely villages . Especially enjoyed Bourton On The Water with its quaint bridges and little shops . Cottage is in a good position for getting about and although the weather wasn’t brilliant there was some good walks around . Spent some good evenings having a meal in and a glass of wine . Perfect !!

  Reviewed by Ros5.0★Oct 2019

• "Home from home cottage , great village location , 2 eating pubs less than a mile away."

  It really is worth a stay at Orchard Cottage

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Sep 2019

• "Such a beautiful house and stunning location."

  Absolutely spotlessly clean and furnished as a private dwelling and not a holiday home. Would highly recommend this holiday retreat and would most certainly return and use Sykes Cottages again. Thanks very much

  Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Wayne5.0★Sep 2019

• "The house keeping was of a very good standard, thank you to Amanda (and team)."

  The basic provisions supplied in a decent quantity were noted and really appreciated. This is a Very well laid out quality accommodation that works well for a group of family members, or friends. Jeanette

  Reviewed by Jeanette5.0★Aug 2019

• "Orchard House is amazing!"

  We loved our stay there! The house is very nicely decorated and extremely clean! We felt at home the moment we stepped into the house! There are a lot of things to do in the near surrounding - we could have stayed there for ages! Thank you also to Manor Cottages for very quick replies to our questions! We would highly recommend you to anyone!

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Jul 2019

• "Orchard House was absolutely fabulous."

  So central for everything you need to see and do. What an amazing property so many extras such as a lovely welcome pack to start you off on your holiday. Very secluded and beautiful garden. My family and my grand Dog thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Would not hesitate to return in the near future.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jul 2019

• "Orchard House is an absolute gem."

  Supremely comfortable, beautifully appointed and extremely well equipped with everything you need and more if, like us, you seek a relaxing stay in the Cotswolds. The location is perfect - a tranquil ‘off the beaten track’ setting which also gives easy access to other pretty surrounding villages and towns. We have rented many holiday cottages and this is by far the best we’ve ever stayed in.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jun 2019

• "The superb fixture and fittings in the house-particularly the kitchen."

  NB I would have liked bigger bath towels

  Reviewed by Raymond John5.0★May 2019

• "We loved our week at the Orchard Cottage!"

  An absolutely gorgeous place. Perfectly updated, all the comforts [and more!] of home. The view to the yard was a bonus, beautifully well kept and private. A lovely deck with a table for outdoor dining. It was a perfect location for drives to other villages in the Cotswolds. We were ready to stay and move in!

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★May 2019

• "A fantastic holiday."

  Orchard house was as lovely as described and very well equipped, more so than advertisement suggested.

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Mar 2019

• "Excellent! Very clean, comfortable and well equipped."

  Reviewed by S5.0★Mar 2019

• "A girls holiday for a friends birthday."

  Beautiful property in a pretty village. Very well located for visiting other villages and towns in the local area and further afield. The property was very cosy, comfortable and suited the 5 of us nicely. There is something for everyone whether that be places of historical interest, walking, shopping or eating out. I had requested one of the bedrooms be set up as a twin room instead of a three quarter, although on arrival an oversight meant it had been set up as a three quarter. Following a call to the office, the housekeeper had arrived at the property within the hour [we would have done it ourselves although bedding was stored in another part of the property that was secured]. Excellent customer service that could not be faulted. Would happily recommend to others as a relaxing and comfortable place to stay.

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Nov 2018

• "We generally loved our stay at the property, but there are a couple of maintenance issues that we would like to raise."

  There were a number of light bulbs not working throughout the property, the most inconvenient being the lights to the property entrance. This made key collection from the safe at night extremely difficult due to it being pitch black! Perhaps a quick bulb check could be made before guests arrive? Also, on our arrival the refuse and recycling bins were almost full. We were lead to believe that the bin collection woupd be during our stay and the bins were placed onto the road, presumably by the housekeeper. However this wasn’t the case as the bin collection is fortnightly. As a consequence, when we left the bins were over flowing. Perhaps provision should be made for refuse to be removed after guests have left the property? Finally, the Roman blind in the kitchen was found to be broken. This and the non working light bulbs I reported directly to the office, during our stay.

  The issue with the outside lights and blinds have both been addressed. Apologies for having to arrive in the pitch black Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robert4.1★Oct 2018

• "Orchard House exceeded our expectations."

  With a three year old and a one year old we really appreciated the huge kitchen diner which provided the perfect space for the boys to play.

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★Oct 2018

• "It was so good to stay in a cottage that was really well equipped, comfortable, and taken care of, as near to one’s own home as could be."

  Many thanks to the owner and especially the housekeeper,who keeps up this high standard week after week, for us all to enjoy. May this go on for years to come!

  Reviewed by Fiona4.7★Sep 2018

• "Extremely well renovated, great decor and environment."

  Excellent furnishings and fittings.

  Mrs Reid-Yarwood

• "The cottage was beautifully furnished, well equipped and located in a pleasant village."

  Mrs Leicester

• "Absolutely loved this property, the best rental cottage we have stayed in, the owners had thought of everything."

  The kitchen was amazing, massive and very well equipped and much appreciated by a group of foodies and keen cooks! The interior design was extremely tasteful and everything seemed brand new. The location was perfect, Upper Oddington is a lovely quiet village but in walking distance to some seriously great pubs. I have already recommended it to friends and family. We will definitely be back!

  Mrs Bray

• "Beautiful house, very comfortable and lots of special touches"

  Mrs Gore-Booth

• "Beautiful cottage, quiet location but easy reach to everything"

  Mrs Hanrahan

• "Cottage was beautifully presented, immaculate in every detail"

  Mrs Hayward

• "Beautiful place luxury all round"

  Mrs Ninnis

• "Great location, plenty of space, high standard of house"

  Miss Thorpe

• "Best holiday Cottage we have stayed in"

  Mr Place

• "The cottage was beautifully presented and very comfortable."

  There was plenty of space for the 5 adults in our party.

  Mrs Maguire

• "Beautiful cottage, very well-finished."

  Wonderful kitchen particularly

  Mrs Wright

• "It was perfect !"

  Ms Plumer

• "Very clean, very well provisioned, quality fittings incl towels/bedding etc."

  Mr Voller

• "It was the best appointed cottage we have ever stayed in, luxurious in every way."

  Mrs Coombs

• "The house is beautiful and was perfect for a family get together to celebrate my dad's 70th birthday."

  It was really clean and spacious enough for six adults and a baby. We're already talking about staying again in the future!” \ Louise, September 2016

  Louise

• "Beautifully presented property in pretty village near a pub"

  Mrs A

• "It was in the area we liked and it looked lovely on the photos."

  Mrs G

• "It ticked all the boxes and even exceeded our expectations."

  We could not have wished for a more comfortable, homely , tastefully decorated and well- equipped cottage for our family weekend.

  Watson

• "Orchard House is a beautiful property outside and in, with every room finished to a high standard offering all modern conveniences."

  There were lots of little touches such as bread and dog treats provided on arrival to make us feel at home.

  Yates

• "We find the Cotswolds full of entertaining "things to do" and many places of quality for dining and enjoying a relaxing drink."

  The cottage had everything you would expect from 5 star accommodation and was in pristine condition.\ \

  Mr Leak

• "The house was everything we wanted and more."

  Location was perfect for visiting in the cotswolds. Ms Weald, May 2017.

  Weald

• "Orchard house was a lovely home to stay."

  Really adorable for us, typical cotswoldsstyle.\ The kitchen was very bright and we loved spending time there. The rooms were very nice with two bathrooms, which was very welcome with 3 kids. Mrs Ramaekers, April 2017.

  Ramaekers

• "The house itself was very good, however we had problems with unavailability of internet for first few days and also problems with the heating/hot water systems."

  Manor Cotts did get these working ( although I think there may be an ongoing issue with the heating system which I have reported) and also kindly offered financial compensation.\ From the owner: ''The central heating and boiler system has just been fully replaced. The drop in pressure that was experienced by two guests in October has now been rectified. Annoyingly the broadband connection was interrupted during the same week. This was a one-off caused by a cross wire at the exchange. It was rectified the day after it occurred. However, our deepest apologies for any inconvenience that was experienced. We really do try and maintain the cottage to the highest possible standard "

  Hood

• "It was nice to see it so new and well appointed."

  had everything

  Mrs Heath

• "Beautiful and charming holiday home, incredibly comfortable, very homely"

  Mrs Haendel

• "The cottage was beautifully decorated, very well stocked, and in an excellent location to explore the Cotswolds."

  We loved the lovely open plan kitchen/diner and the bedrooms were comfortable and cosy. The owners had thought of everything in their stocking of the house which made our stay so easy particularly as we have three young children. The kids loved the stream at the bottom of the garden!

  Mrs Esser

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