Cotswold View 2, Honeybourne

110 DO NOT RECOMMEND. On the photos, this place looks like a nice time away, but when you are there, its horrendous. Ill explain why. Entering into the cottage, we were greeted by monthold spider webs in the bathroom, bedroom and the sitting area. The bathroom contained a huge spider with baby spiders nesting on its monthold spider web not to worry we thought, and we killed it. The next day, we were then knocked on by David the owner me and my partner were half naked privacy?? and I spoke with him outside. He was talking about how Sykes Cottages is a rip off and then went onto mention a couple bringing a cat in a way you can tell he was about to slag them off this was me and my partner, and I told him this. He then looked shocked as he knew that I knew he was about to badmouth me and my partner. The conversation ends a few sentences later. The following day, our hot tub started to smell like rotten eggs a chemical reaction caused by a PH imbalance so we told David and David responds with it might pay you to go in the shower before you go on, implying me and my partner are scruffs on a basic. David then comes to the cottage, proceeds to put more chlorine in it it needed the opposite of chlorine and I told him this and we then waited to see if it was fine. NO it wasnt fine, it smelt like bleach and when you put your nose close enough to it, the smell burnt your throat we didnt go in, obviously. We then informed David that it now smelt like bleach and he then makes the same comment about going in the shower. He comes around to proceed to tell us hed emptied it and had filled it back up. About 5 minutes after this call, me and my partner went and checked it to find that the hot tub had spontaneously heated instantly back up to 41.40 degrees he hadnt emptied it, but had just put the jets on yes David, this is definitely solving the problem. After this, we waited to see if it would get any better and the answer is no, it didnt it got worse. We then contacted David again to get the problem sorted, and he responds with the same comment, so I hang up he comes around, does nothing again and off he trots. At this point, me and my partner had been more than fair and David wasnt helping anyone, so we left 4 nights early. By far out of all of the holidays I have ever had, and I have had a lot of holidays, this was the absolute worst and the absolute worst one could have possibly been it was a literal nightmare. I preferred to be driving back home on the A1M at 1am than I did staying here and to put the icing on the cake, David has not contacted us once after we left, of which evidently shows his lack of care for his customers, and his inability to provide even the slightest of decent business etiquette for his customers, or even himself. Some things I havent mentioned 1. The cottage hadnt been cleaned in months and this was evident by the stains left in the bathroom, the monthold cob webs and the crumbs that were already on the floor, 2. The bed is rocksolid and doesnt have a duvet if you like sleeping like a normal person, go elsewhere or if you must go here, bring your own, 3. David watches you like a hawk and everything you do dont expect privacy with him, and almost certainly dont expect him to help with anything if he appears to be helping its simply to spy on you, 4. If your hot tub smells horrifically of chlorinebleach, do NOT go in but also do NOT expect David to fix the issue you may as well go home, 5. The TVs arent smart TVs, they are free view normal TVs and this is a form of falseadvertising, 6. Take all other ratings with a pinch of salt, it is unbelievable that anyone else has experienced a nice time at this place as it was literal hell for us. Its a true and absolute disappointment and shame that genuine customers looking for a nice place to go away, kick their feet up and relax away from stress and build lifelong memories are duped into this nightmare of a holiday by and with David. Please trust me when I say this IF YOU HAVE OPTIONS OF WHERE YOU GO, DO NOT GO HERE AND DO NOT THINK ABOUT GOING HERE IF YOU DONT HAVE OPTIONS ITS A MASSIVE WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME. From all of that has happened, I will be making a formal complaint to Sykes and obtaining a full refund.

The lodge its self was very nice,however we do think a few improvements could be made, there was not many cooking utensils so we ended up buying our own, also we think a bin should be provided in the bathroom and also a welcome pack to explain where everything is WiFi password ect. Other than that we had a lovely peaceful break.

Lovely lodge in a nice location. This is constructive criticism not a complaint. There was little to no kitchen utensils for a self catering lodge. The combo oven as advertised didnt work however it had been replaced with a microwave. There were no utensils suitable to use in a microwave, not even a jug or any bowls other than cereal bowls. Fortunately we had taken an air fryer with us as we intended to cook, we would have struggled without it. Apart from that a lovely stay.

Lovely property with all facilities as described and in quiet area. Local Pub only 10 minutes walk away serving lovely meals and drinks. Property within travelling area for Stratford upon Avon, Blenheim Palace , Oxford and all the small Cotswold villages. Wouldnt hesitate to book again

Absolutely stunning views, most relaxing weekend Ive ever had.

Excellent location for exploring the Cotswolds, short drives to plenty of walks and villages. Hot tub and countryside views were the highlights. Lodge is kitted out pretty well for the size, a couple more glasses and potspans would be useful and better qualitylarger towels would be any easy improvement. WiFi was surprisingly stable and fast, TVs have Freeview but they are not smart TVs so worth bringing a streaming device, our Chromecast worked a treat. Mostly very quiet, dependent on the neighbours you get in the other 3 lodges, which are arranged so the decking is just out of sight of each other but sound travels easily between them. We only had a couple of nights of noisy music and loud talking from one less considerate set of neighbours. Suggest the owner gives some basic guidelines on noise e.g. avoid music after 11pm. Host was friendly and left us to it unless we needed something. Had a great relaxing stay!

David and Natty are fabulous hosts the site and cottages are kept meticulous clean to a high standard. The hottubs are amazing and easy to operate and you are shielded from other guests. If you want peace and quiet this is the place to be apart from the odd bird flying over, it is very quiet and peaceful. The view is uninterrupted and stunning. We will be returning in the future. Thank you so much for a fabulous time. Mark and Annette July 2021

Nice and quiet place. The hot tub was fantastic.

Amazing place , stunning views ,perfect place to relax

A great place to stay. Good price. Good location. Well maintained. Excellent hosts.

Lovely and peaceful surrounding. Hosts were very helpful and always at hand if you needed anything

It was a lovely time . Everything was perfect. Privacy in 100. Thank you for the little gift.

Lovely retreat for adults only . Quite, tranquil. Very clean lodge with fantastic hot tub and power shower . Fantastic hosts . Close to lots of places of interest.

Lovely if you want to escape the world for a few days or weeks in luxury. Everything you need is there in the cabin. And the hosts are friendly and on hand to help with anything you need but also gave us plenty of space. Beautiful views from the cabin, lots of privacy. Enjoyed being greeted by pheasants every morning. Walking distance to a little community shop with everything you might need with some very friendly sheep in the field opposite. Driving distance to Stratford upon Avon and Evesham.