Brooklands

De rust en de uitstraling van het huis

Locatie

Geen parking

This is such a beautiful property and surroundings! It makes you feel like you are in a fairy tale. It looks better than the pictures. Very clean, comfortable and well-maintained. The area is very quiet away from crowds of tourists. There is not much going on in this town, but this is a great place to relax and recharge for those who are looking for a peaceful stay.

Nothing - we loved everything!

Het karakter, sfeer en locatie van het huis. Er is veel ruimte. Lekkere, warme douche.

Je kan de auto niet bij het huis parkeren. dat wisten we al vanuit de informatie vooraf. Een paar meter naast het huisje in Ballingers Row was een parkeerplaats voor 2 auto's in de berm, afgeschermd door pionnen. Wij dachten dat dat voor ons was maar de buurman kwam vertellen dat deze plek voor hem was en zijn bezoek. Jammer genoeg zijn we regelmatig langs die plek gekomen terwijl er geen auto's stonden of maar 1. Wij konden de auto 50-400 meter verderop parkeren, langs de kant van een smalle weg, Queen Street. Met wat pech moet je je auto een heel stuk ergens in die straat neer zetten. Een foto toevoegen van Queen Street bij de info was handig geweest. En we misten buiten een zitje. Er stond achter in de tuin wel wat, maar dat was zo vies en zag er zo oncomfortabel uit dat we zelf de bank van de eettafel in de tuin hebben gezet om daar te kunnen genieten van de zon. Uitzicht vanuit de huiskamer is er niet. Je zit tussen de muren. Aan de achterkant kijk je tegen de trap op naar de tuin. Best donker binnen. Boven op slaapkamers kleine ramen, mooi uitzicht.

Stunning little cottage with incredible period features & furnishings. Very comfortable bed & spacious rooms.

WiFi terrible but my data worked

This place is absolutely wonderful. We are at a total loss as to why some gave mediocre reviews.Romantic, elegant, clean, beautiful and well situated in a quaint little village. Would book again if we decide to visit the Cotswolds once more!

I liked the interesting original part of the building, the garden, the facilities supplied such as a newish washing machine, clean kettle and toaster. The property was generally clean but it felt grubby from all of the old books etc stuffed into every shelf, cupboard and drawers. The fireplace was attractive but we didn’t use it. The crockery was sparkling clean, with a couple of bowls, one chipped. It was very quiet. Nice views. The storage heaters were adequate in December, but it wasn’t very cold out. The double bed was very comfortable and clean linen. It would be a convenient spot if the local pub reopens as hoped. The cupboard for coats was appreciated.

I have quite a list. Every drawer and most cupboards were full of someone’s belongings. There was nowhere to hang clothes apart from a beam in the bedroom I found. All these belongings made us feel uncomfortable somehow, plus we needed drawer space which wasn’t provided. The old faded curtains were ill fitting and were far past their best. If they were replaced it would make a great difference. They were not charming, just tatty. The kitchen and bathroom must’ve been built/ fitted in the 70s which is a mismatch to the original cottage. The paint on the walls needs a refresh in some places. I can’t understand replacing a mirror or storage heater and then leaving the old marks on the walls. Surely 5 stars could never be given to this place. The bathroom has a loose weave ill-fitting net curtain which looked grey in places complete with a crispy spider, but no blind or proper curtains for warmth . I understand the garden it overlooks is private, but even so.. plus a shredded piece of wood near the bath unpainted at the bottom. The shower screen was not new, and so it looked a bit dirty. The tv only worked on bbc1 and a few other channels which suffered bad interference or no signal. That was a shame. Someone needs to bother with this place and make it so much nicer for the money charged. We were told we could would be sure to find a parking spot at the end of the lane on Queens St. unfortunately this muddy patch was often taken by other vehicles which meant great difficulty in parking as every patch of ground or small lay-by nearby is naturally taken up by residents. This fact alone would stop us coming here again. The lanes are unlit so walking ten minutes to find the car in some random place is unacceptable if you are expecting to be able to park nearby. O and I personally disliked the cobwebbed portrait of a man watching my every move in the bedroom!

The cottage is very cute, cosy, and well stocked. It's located near some beautiful walks, and is only a 30 minute walk from the Roman villa. Chedworth is also a ten minute drive away from other major towns, like Bibury, Burford, and Northleach. The instructions for key collection were clear, and theoretically, it should have been really easy. The lockbox sticks, however, and we struggled for a while to get it open. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely stay again.

Our stay would have been perfect. The only complaints are that there is clearly some tension between the neighbours and the property owners, as some of the neighbours were quite rude. Also, the parking instructions were a little vague. The wood burner was a great addition to cottage, but I've never struggled so much to keep a fire going in my life. I wonder whether there's a block in the chimney? The only way we could keep the fire going was to keep the window window open.

Beautiful cottage and setting. Great kitchen. Very attractive furnishings and furniture, paintings etc. Within easy drive of wonderful villages and countryside.

Too cold and lights very dim. We ended up buying the ingredients for a fire. Steep stairs, we just had to be careful. Nowhere to hang clothes in the bedroom.

Absolutely loved the quiet location. Stunning little village/surrounds & everything we wanted for our English countryside experience. The cottage had all the English charm & character we'd hoped for. It was self contained with everything we needed for our 3 night stay.

For us, there wasn't much we didn't like. - You can't park the car at the property as there's no room (it has to be parked downhill at the end of the lane), but we've found its quite common to have minimal parking space in England! - You have to allow time to restore the inside of the cottage back to how it was left, including stripping bed sheets & bagging them etc (we've never had to do this at an accommodation before). - We're from Australia & used to an Australian size King size bed. The master bedroom had what seemed like a double bed & my 6'3 husbands feet hung over the end & it was also cramped for us both in there. He ended up sleeping in the spare bedroom on the single bed to give us both a better night sleep. Again, I'm aware smaller bed sizes are common in England, but I thought the room size was big enough to have a larger bed.