The Linhay

54 Customer Reviews

• "We had a fantastic stay at the Linhay."

  Six of us stayed and there was plenty of room. Also easy space for 3 cars plus the dog. There is 1 walk in shower in the twin room. The other shower attachment is in the bath, but you can't have a shower with it. That was the only problem. Although not really a problem for us. We would stay again and highly recommend the Linhay. Location also very good.

  Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay at The Linhay and also loved the location. We would love to welcome you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lucy4.7★Oct 2024

• "Absolutely loved our stay - the cottage was excellent- in the future would like to come back x"

  Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Linhay and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best Wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Oct 2024

• "Great place as a base for the area."

  Nice combination of the ancient and modern. Lots of space, very comfortable king size bed in main bedroom, genuine six person accommodation. Warm. Really hot water. Points to note: initially difficult to find out how to get entry (owner was away); outside space is definitely limited with no place the sun reaches (in September) despite having two areas; no cafetière; apart from Wi-Fi access, no info about the house. But these are really minor points. Lovely cottage. Owners ready to assist but keeping sensitive distance. Very good place to be.

  Reviewed by Michael4.1★Sep 2024

• "Great stay."

  Lovely location and had everything we needed.

  Thankyou for your feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Best Wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Aug 2024

• "The property suited us nicely for an 8 night stay."

  The property was in need of some updating, the settee was too low for our taste and had seen better days. The roof windows needed a little lubrication, awkward opening and closing. The shower in the bath apparently wasn’t really up to scratch but I was in the twin room and all was well there. I would say it was priced accordingly and was situated perfectly for us and our visitors from New Zealand. Overall, quite happy with our stay

  Thank you for sharing your feedback and we're glad you were happy with your stay. We will pass on your recommendations to the owner so thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kenneth4.4★Jul 2024

• "Hi, we had a nice time in Linhay."

  As a family we missed some place around the house to play with the ball or anything else. The sofas werde very comfortable even though a bit worn-out. We really likes the rooms and beds. The equipment in the kitchen was not satisfying: There were some things like a big pot missing. The bath with the bath tube was quite nice, but there was no curtain in the bathroom with the shower. A highlight was the sale of Gosse Farm and the surrounding area (Cotswold), as well as the proximity to Oxford.

  Thank you for your feedback - we are glad that you got to enjoy family time together and explore the area. We appreciate you bringing our attention to a number of issues you feel the property would benefit from and we will look into these further - particularly the essentials in the kitchen that you felt were lacking. We hope we can welcome you and your family back to the Cotswolds in the near future. Kind Regards, Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne3.4★Jun 2024

• "Positives - lovely location, spacious lounge area, nice bedrooms & plenty of off road parking Negatives - the microwave should be thrown out, it is not hygienic, the base around the turntable & where the door fits, are covered in flakey paint & rust - considering the quality of the other kitchen items - I don’t know how you think this is acceptable in a high cost rental property!"

  Both showers had issues- the en-suite, the vertical rail holding up the shower head had been previously ‘bodged up” with super glue and just fell apart after several uses & you just had to keep pushing the bar back in, the floor drain was also partially blocked.The main bathroom the shower head, had hardly any flow. The low level sofa set up is tired, extremely uncomfortable & very low to the ground ( lots of people have noted this in the comments book) We cut short our stay in the property because of the sofa issue. You have a lovely property and if you fixed these simple issues it would make it a great place to stay and fully justify the price that you charge

  Reviewed by David2.8★Apr 2024

• "Lovely tranquil cottage , nice and spacious we loved staying here it was great ..."

  Lovely tranquil cottage , nice and spacious we loved staying here it was great for us as was near to family would definitely use again thank you x

  Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at The Linhay. We would love to welcome you back in the future for another stay. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Apr 2024

• "The property did have a few bulbs out and some of the radiators didn’t work ."

  . there were some chipped glasses .I did leave a message to say about the problems also the dishwasher wasn’t working.. but overall we had a decent stay.the beds and bedding was really good towels good quality.

  Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at The Linhay. I'm sorry to hear you had a few issues at the property, I'm sure if you had mentioned them during your stay, the Owner would have been happy to have addressed them for you. We will make sure this feedback is passed onto the Owner to review. I'ts lovely to hear you had a wonderful time and we hope you managed to enjoy the Cotswolds. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christopher4.4★Nov 2023

• "We had the king bed which was lovely and comfortable with high quality bedding."

  Beautiful setting and nice space to relax in. Gorgeous real fire. No information regarding getting the keys upon arrival which caused a fair amount of stress. No replies to text messages and phone calls went unanswered. We worked it out fine in the end. Be aware that the only shower is in the en-suite which was quite a big problem although I’m sure won’t be for everyone. There is a bath with hand held shower head in the main bathroom. Kitchen well stocked for cooking. Plenty of seating although the sofa has seen better days. Overall we enjoyed our stay and the surrounding area.

  Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at The Linhay. It's lovely to hear you enjoyed the cottage and thank you for providing feedback. We will pass on your comments to the Owner for review and to ensure future guests do not have same issues you experienced. We hope you managed to enjoy the area and some wonderful meals. We would love to welcome you again soon. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Olivia4.4★Nov 2023

• "We loved our long weekend at The Linhay."

  Many thanks for the bottle of Prosecco and chocolates from us, and a woof from Rollo for the little chews. We were lucky with the weather for November and got in some walks along the Ridgeway to Uffington White Horse and Weyland's Smithy and in the woods at Badbury (Rollo’s favourite). And then came back to a cosy warm cottage with wood burner (husband’s favourite) and supper (kitchen well supplied with the equipment I needed) The beds were very comfortable, I particularly liked the upstairs bedroom with the sloping eaves. The cottage was beautifully decorated with some special touches, Rollo was a bit puzzled by the dog he kept seeing in the massive mirror in the living room! There was a Waitrose, Aldi and Esso just a mile up the road towards Faringdon which was very handy. And the cottage was easy to get to from the M4. A very pleasant retreat away from the fireworks for our dog, just a few moos in the morning from nearby cattle and I’m sure I heard some owls too

  Thank you for your kind comments. We are so glad that you liked everything and had a comfortable stay. We hope we can welcome you back again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Nov 2023

• "On booking the property no warning no visitors allowed on the property."

  found out after paying the non refundable fee. booked for 10 nights for 6 adults. when i was able to speak to the owner I made it clear as i booked the property for my family visiting from cyprus I would be visiting. I also informed her that they would be arriving very late early morning and I would be waiting for them the owner assured me that was no problem. Originally I was expecting 7 of them I would wait for them to take one of them to my house. 6 arrived plus my son who helped them to find their way from the airport. He had his own car and left shortly to go to his own house. They arrived later than expected due to bad weather at about 2am that is 6 adults with 12 suitcases. Next day a text from the owner complaining that the quests next door were awaken and complained. Also a rude reminder that only 6 quest sleep on the property. I assumed that they have cameras on the driveway and saw me leaving on my own. I answered to her texts when i spoke to her she said it was the noise when they arrived not any noise when in the property. 6 adults, 12 suitcases gravel driveway and the 2 properties very close together. The property on first glance is very beautiful and very clean. The log burner one of the reasons I booked it, some wood ready to use when I asked for more I was told I could buy it locally I foolishly assumed that was included to the price. Despite our best efforts not all radiators were working the main one in the lounge they came and repaired it when I told them but in my opinion that should have been checked before my family's arrival. Very low water pressure in both bathrooms shower in the ensuite in need of repair as shower head is floppy. I had informed the owner that my family would not be in the property for 2 nights on return we found out she had come into the house and turned down the heading my family returned again to a cold house. Some extra wood would have been nice for the savings she made as no use of power and water. No instructions were left in the property. My family all adults very respectful of the property. They left no rubbish, tidy up did not strip the beds. I will not be booking again this property,

  Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We appreciate that all the guests arrived late and a certain amount of noise was to be expected. We also ensured that the radiator was fixed within an hour of being informed and the heating was only turned down because you were away from the property for 2 days. We did our best to accommodate your requirements and generally gained the impression that you were all enjoying your stay together and having a lovely time. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrea3.4★Oct 2023

• "Absolutely stunning property."

  Hidden down a drive and so quiet. The property is spacious and welcoming, with everything catered for. So much attention to detail. Ideally situated for lovely walks and plenty of places to eat and drink. Would highly recommend

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Sep 2023

• "Perfect for the purpose of our family get-together and explored as much of the area as we could in the time we had."

  Clean and comfortable. We made use of the BBQ and even brought the dog along. Would stay again.

  Reviewed by Pieter5.0★Aug 2023

• "The Linhay is a great cosy cottage in a great location."

  Pubs and supermarkets near by and a short drive into Faringdon. All the Cotswold’s pretty towns are in easy driving distance. Cosy beds, and a well equipped kitchen make the stay at the Linhay a really pleasant time.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at The Linhay. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Wayne4.7★Jul 2023

• "Booked for my wife’s 60th birthday celebrations with friends, really enjoyed the time and the area lots of walks great pub nearby The Eagle Tavern."

  The barn itself was warm well equipped and spacious, a bit quirky which we liked

  We're delighted that you had fun celebrating your wife's birthday and exploring the beautiful local area. We'd love to welcome you back. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham4.4★Feb 2023

• "Fantastic property, really happy with it all."

  Thank you Sonia for being so welcoming.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Charles5.0★Dec 2022

• "This was one of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in."

  Well done! Treve and Maureen

  Thank you for your great feedback. We are so glad that you loved The Linhay. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Nov 2022

• "Great property for a friends reunion."

  All the facilities were great, kitchen was well-equipped, beds were comfortable, lounge was so cosy with the wood burner. If I had to pick something as a "suggestion for future change": could have done with another shower (over the bath), but for a weekend it was not a problem. The local pub was such a find! Not having to faff for the first nights' meal made all the difference. Amazing food - would definitely recommend. The host left a thoughtful gift of wine and chocolate (and local eggs!) for our arrival - which was very well received. Thanks Sonia.

  Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your stay at The Linhay. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time at the property and took full advantage of the local pub! We appreciate your suggestions for improvement and will take these into full consideration. Best wishes, Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christy4.1★Sep 2022

• "An utterly peaceful 2 weeks at The Linhay with just the sound of birds, cows, and rustling leaves."

  A quirky property but containing everything you need whether eating out or coking at the cottage. Sonia is the perfect host, just a call or text away should you need anything. We thoroughly recommend this property.

  Thank you for this lovely feedback and we're delighted you had a peaceful and relaxing stay at The Linhay. We look forward to welcoming you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dickon5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely cottage in a beautiful area of the country."

  Plenty to do and facilities were very good.

  Thank you for your feedback. It's fantastic to hear that you had such a lovely stay at The Linhay and took full advantage of the beautiful area! We hope to welcome you back to the cottage in the future and thank you once again for providing us with your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Apr 2022

• "The property was as expected - very clean and comfortable."

  It was perfect for us (4 adults and 2 babies). The king size bed was a little soft for my liking, hence rated a bit lower on comfort. We didn't meet the property owner but they seemed lovely. Would definitely recommend and would like stay again if in that part of the country again.

  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 Kelly4.7★Nov 2021

• "Lovely little escape in the country, perfect get away with friends"

  Reviewed by Amy5.0★Oct 2021

• "Wonderful place to stay- lots of character and space - totally charming Sonia ..."

  Wonderful place to stay- lots of character and space - totally charming Sonia the host is very helpful recommending walks and such in the area - highly recommend

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jul 2021

• "The Linhay is the third holiday property we have rented from Manor Cottages and as on previous occasions, we were pleased with our choice."

  The Linhay is a characterful and unusual property, pretty well equipped and in a great location; set in quiet and very pleasant countryside but just a few minutes walk to the nearest village.

  Thank you for your feedback with regards to your recent stay at The Linhay. We always love to get feedback from our owners and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Neil4.7★May 2021

• "Lovely stay very comfortable and beautiful position ."

  Thank you .

  Reviewed by Donna5.0★May 2021

• "Absolutely lovely break, couldn't have wished for anywhere better."

  So many things in the surrounding area to see or the perfect place to kick off ur shoes, light the log burner & just chillax!!!!! We will Definitely be back... We all thoroughly enjoyed it Thank you x

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Sep 2020

• "It was such a treat to stay at the Linhay."

  The barn was spacious and quirky but the real highlight was the decor. Such an eclectic and stylish selection. There is a little courtyard with fantastic walks on the doorstep so don’t let the lack of a big garden out you off. We will be back.

  Reviewed by Suzanne5.0★Sep 2020

• "Linhay is a beautiful and comfortable cottage, with great walks from your door, highly recommended."

  Thank you for highly recommending The Linhay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Seamus5.0★Aug 2020

• "Lovely property, spotlessly clean and super comfortable - the owner was so friendly and welcoming."

  Little touches - fresh eggs, a bottle of bubbly, toiletries etc - were much appreciated and really made a difference. Could use a little more kitchen equipment - a salad bowl for example.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments on The Linhay and we will pass your comments to the owner regarding the kitchen equipment. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anna4.7★Aug 2020

• "This was a lovely place to stay-- accommodation excellent in every way."

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Jul 2020

• "A superb stay in this property, everything worked well, location is great and our host most helpful with our many queries."

  Would not hesitate to recommend and we will rebook next time we return to the UK if available. All in all a great experience Thank you

  We are glad you had a superb stay in The Linhay on your vacation to the UK. We hope you return to the UK and stay with us again in the future. Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Dec 2019

• "Stay was lovely and owner very helpful."

  The local pub was very nice great food and only 5min walk. The only thing I would say is that the main electric shower was rubbish and hardly gets hot enough to stand under, also the cottage takes a few days to get up to temperature with the heating running flat out and the log burner running pretty much all evening. However beds were extremely comfortable and had a very relaxed stay would recommend just get that shower changed.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments for The Linhay. The shower has been replaced with Smart Mira shower. We are pleased you had a very relaxing stay. Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Nov 2019

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the barn."

  We loved the log burner and the open plan layout. Plenty of room for the 6 of us. Great location for visiting Oxford and surrounding area. Accommodation was quiet and peaceful. Listing doesn’t make it clear that the only proper shower is in the twin room en-suite. Barn could do with a bit of TLC and a more thorough clean but overall we were happy and would return.

  Thank you for your feedback on Linhay Cottage, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We have amended the property description for the shower, so it is clearer for future guests. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Victor3.8★Oct 2019

• "It was all lovely - and we were welcomed with Prosecco and chocolate."

  We were lucky with the weather and had beautiful walks and great food at local pubs. The only thing that could have helped would have been if there had been a recycling bin on the premises (although we found a facility locally). Very happy with our stay.

  Reviewed by K5.0★Aug 2019

• "Tidy and clean, but cheap furnishings inside, and out, floors in poor repair and a shower with only one heat setting (boil) detract enormously from what could be a cosy and pleasant experience."

  Reviewed by Lawrence3.4★Jul 2019

• "Property in lovely location and stylishly decorated but in need of some TLC."

  The quality of fitments were of a high standard, however due to the overall cleanliness and lack of maintenance the overall effect was let down. No real garden as such and not really ideal for a small dog due to shingle yard and gaps in boundary. Overall the stay was satisfactory.

  Reviewed by Alison3.4★Jun 2019

• "Very nice place, comfortable beds, everything worked fine and local pub was great on Saturday night."

  Can recommend

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jun 2019

• "Great place - lots of character and hosts are very welcoming."

  Reviewed by Lars4.4★Apr 2019

• "The property was quaint and unassuming from the outside, fitting perfectly with its surroundings, inside was stylish and cosy, a perfect blend of comfort and old world charm."

  Sonia the owner has an impecible eye for detail and every single fixture and fitting is well thought out. There is a fabulous kitchen but if you dont want to cook, the Eagle is walking distance and the food is superb. You can also order takeaway, so it feels rural but you have all modern conveniences. We hope to visit again.

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Apr 2019

• "Lovely cottage, very clean and well equipped."

  We did have a few problems, and unfortunately the owner was away, she was very helpful via text though, and we have sent a private message regarding a few issues but this definitely wouldn’t stop us staying at this cottage again as it was perfect for families or friends travelling together and in a good position to discover the Cotswolds.

  Reviewed by Lynne4.7★Apr 2019

• "This was a very nice and extremely comfortable cottage of a very high specification."

  The owners were friendly and happy to provide extra logs for the wood burner but also discreet and made it feel extremely private. All in all a wonderful place to take a break.

  Reviewed by Barbera5.0★Oct 2018

• "The cottage was enjoyable but felt that it could have been slightly better in the following respects: Lack of information and operational instructions."

  Could have done with an information book rather than all piled into a draw with loads of attraction leaflets. Oven and fridge could have been better cleaned. The washbasin in the downstairs bathroom was leaking. These are not terribly negative things and are meant to be constructive. They didn't spoil our stay which, as I say, was thoroughly enjoyable . Richard Utting

  Reviewed by Richard3.8★Oct 2018

• "Likes Nice property in excellent location Impressive range of equipment and ..."

  Likes Nice property in excellent location Impressive range of equipment and appliances - (no chopping board) Good enclosed small garden for the dogs and off-road parking right outside the property Niggles Shower was broken – (not the right head for the shower (not enough pressure)) Toilet seats need tightening Gate needs adjusting as very heavy to keep lifting up to shut No internet available for our whole stay – connected to wifi - but no internet We found the sofas uncomfortable

  3.4★Sep 2018

• "We stayed at the Linhay from 19th to 26th August."

  We were pleasantly surprised by how beautiful the cottage was. It was a very comfortable cottage, hence a relaxing week away from work. It is on a farm so our children enjoyed spending time with the animals, which was the highlight of the week for them.

  Monique N

• "A very enjoyable week; we have already recommended the property to our friends, and hope to maybe visit again ourselves!"

  Mrs Derry

• "A very well looked after cottage and very helpful owner."

  Mrs Horwood

• "We had an enjoyable stay at the Linhay which is in a great rural location."

  Communication with the owner was great and Sonia was very helpful. The interior of the property is beautiful, as per the pictures. The property is also very well heated/insulated, perfect for the winter months.

  Skeldon

• "The Linhay."

  ..Little Coxwell...lovely converted barn.dog friendly.lovely walks.very relaxing week...owner nearby...not intrusive but available and very helpful when needed...would definately recommend to others...

  Ackrill-Smith

• "The Linhay is a beautiful, spacious, warm and cozy cottage in a great place."

  We used it as a base from which to have a party in the local pub. The landlady is lovely - very relaxed, and just left us to it. \ \

  Mrs Kelly

• "The house was beautifully laid out and appointed."

  Sonia was a very accommodating host. There was a clothes washing machine in the cottage and she let us hang things out on her clothes line.\ The location was central to the things we were visiting: family in Wantage, the Vale of the White Horse, and Avebury Circle. We walked down to The Eagle one night for.drinks and another night for a very nice restaurant meal. Mrs Van Zuyle, July 2017.\

  Van Zuyle

• "Very nice open plan living space with cosy bedrooms."

  Mr Wright, April 2017.

  Wright

• "Excellent quality, so good to be dog friendly also."

  The only improvements would be regular cleaning of the roof windows to increase appeal and outdoor space.

  Brandon

• "Beautiful location; well furnished cottage; lovely bed linen!"

  Futong

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