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Brock Cottage

Brock Cottage

4.6
out of 5
Ratings from 53 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.4
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.5
Location
4.5
Value
4.5
Customer
Service
4.8

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Tucked away at the end of a winding country track, this bohemian retreat sits in a magical setting. With its unique style and rural location, Brock Cottage boasts six bedrooms, two mezzanine sleeping areas and a spacious interior. Set close to popular destinations such as Daylesford Organic and Stow-on-the-Wold, this bolthole is a great base for exploring all the Cotswolds has to offer.

A weekend to remember at Brock Cottage.....for all the right reasons.

Review submitted on Mon, 07 Sep 2026
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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A beautiful, spacious house in a glorious, peaceful location.
Exciting decor! There is a Wow factor !
We were a group of nine, from ages 27 to 79 and it ticked all our boxes.
And close to everywhere and everything you could possibly want to visit and do in the Cotswolds.....or just enjoy lovely walks around the Nature Reserve on the Cottage doorstep.


Sandra from Cheltenham stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in September 2026


Lovely spacious and interesting house

Review submitted on Wed, 01 Jul 2026
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely interesting house, bit tricky to get to. Lots of room for a family of 3 generations, 11 of us in total. Arrived on a very hot day and it was even hotter inside, could have done with it being opened up a bit before we arrived, and the heating came on while we were there too! Deep in the countryside so lots of flies, dead or alive, even a couple of hornets visited! Nets at the windows made a huge difference so grateful for that. The children of our party really enjoyed the trampoline in the garden and spent a great deal of time out there. Very clean and comfortable beds for us all. Felt that the furnishings in the lounge looked a little bit in need of some tlc. We all had a lovely weekend celebrating a 99th birthday.

Vera from Coventry stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in June 2026


Family weekend

Review submitted on Wed, 22 Apr 2026
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
3 couples, 1 single and 5 grandchildren stayed for a weekend party. The house was in a secluded spot. We had a lovely time. Plenty of open space for the children to play. Excellent walks in the Nature Reserve.
House was clean and well stocked with items you don’t usually get, eg tea coffee toilet roll washing up liquid.
Ample space to spread out if you want a quiet spot to relax or read.
Lots of interesting art work and features. It would be nice to have some history of the house.


Hugh from Cheltenham stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in April 2026


Fantastic house for a family stay.

Review submitted on Wed, 08 Apr 2026
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This house offers an amazing family living/dining area that was the hub of our weekend. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need to cater for a large group.

Bedrooms are spacious and offer versatility for adults and children, we had 11 adults, three teenagers and a toddler and it was perfect. Cot and high chair also provided.

The garden is idyllic. We enjoyed a family Easter egg hunt and we all had visits in the garden from a family of deer.

The walks surrounding the house are varied and well signed. We also walked to Bruern farm shop cafe which is about a 20 minute walk and has a great menu and large seating areas inside and out. You can book for a large party too.

The owner is so helpful and offers great communication.

This is a perfect house for a family gathering. We will be back soon for another Easter or possibly a Christmas break.

Thanks for wonderful memories.

Jane from Tamworth stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in April 2026


Lovely weekend stay with family

Review submitted on Fri, 20 Mar 2026
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a fab weekend celebrating some big birthdays. There was plenty of room for our family and we never felt as though we were on top of one another. The children loved the various places when playing hide and seek! Nice addition having some essentials such as tea/coffee/condiments etc. on arrival. Need to be mindful that it is off the beaten track and the directions do need to be followed carefully. I wouldn't like to arrive when it is dark as there are quite a lot of potholes and need to just take your time and navigate away from them. Adam was a fantastic host; very communicative and on hand for anything.

Karen from Emsworth stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in March 2026


Peaceful woodland cabin

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Mar 2026
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Brock Cottage is a quirky, individual property in the middle of Foxholes Nature Reserve, perfect for a relaxing, calming stay. The bedrooms are all individually decorated, with comfortable beds and quality bedlinen. The huge kitchen/sitting/dining room is well equipped for catering for a crowd and the log burner ensures that the room is warm and cosy. Outside, the gardens are full of wildlife and the peace is only disturbed by birdsong. The owner was extremely helpful before and during our stay, thank you!

Pros: Plenty of space, fabulous log burner, peaceful surroundings, great walks from the front door

Cons: Very pot-holed track to property, bedrooms and bathrooms cold (February) even with the heating on

Louise from Thatcham stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in February 2026


Perfect

Review submitted on Wed, 11 Feb 2026
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is a great place to stay. The only negatives are, access (the track to it is awful) and some of the artwork which is not really child friendly (although of an excellent quality).

Phil from Shifnal stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in February 2026


Lovely Cotswolds property

Review submitted on Wed, 11 Feb 2026
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at this quirky house in beautiful surroundings. Lovely space for big family occasions.

Guest from Haxby stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in January 2026


Great Family venue

Review submitted on Tue, 09 Dec 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Brock Cottage is exactly as described on the Bolthole Retreats web site - a great venue for family celebrations

Mike from Burton on Trent stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in December 2025


Incredible property in a beautiful place

Review submitted on Tue, 07 Oct 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A fabulous house with so much space and in a wonderful location. Just a shame the cleaners hadn't left enough loo roll!

Helene from Oxford stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in October 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied 358 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Brock Cottage. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the property owner who wishes that you had contacted them during your stay as they would have been very happy to provide some extra toilet roll for you. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.

Extended family getaway

Review submitted on Sun, 05 Oct 2025
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great place to stay for an extended family getaway. Excellent space both inside and outside for 3 young children to run about and play. Could have been a little cleaner but overall, it was perfect for us and the location was great.


Guest from Farnham stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in October 2025


Great stay for family groups

Review submitted on Tue, 08 Jul 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely location. Fantastically interesting house and garden, so much to look at and explore. Day three and I was still finding bits of art I hadn't noticed.
All very clean and well equipped kitchen. Plenty of crockery for our group.
Only slight gripe was that it was really hot weather but we felt we could've done with opening the velux windows but they wouldn't work, but then it was an extraordinarily hot weekend.
The surrounding area is beautiful and we enjoyed the walks and local villages. All in all a fantastic place to stay and we'd love to return in the future.

Guest from Penarth stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in June 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Brock Cottage. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner, who is sorry to hear that you found the property too warm. They’ve let us know that the Velux windows are being looked at as a priority. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.

Great for a short stay in the cotswolds

Review submitted on Sat, 07 Jun 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very pleasant stay with my friends in Brock cottage. The cottage was very easy to find. It was very clean and comfortable. We had a great time!

Katie from Blackburn stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in May 2025


Delightful rural retreat

Review submitted on Tue, 13 May 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Brock Cottage was an ideal venue for my mother’s 90th birthday celebration with 10 family members. The kitchen/diner is bright and airy, with a dining table for 10 and well equipped kitchen, overlooking the beautiful garden. All the bedrooms were comfortable, good quality duvets and towels. There is interesting artwork throughout the house - even if not to everyone’s taste! Getting to the house was a little challenging, along a pot-holed track - which added to the sense of getting away from normal life. Highly recommended!

Catherine from Newdigate stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in May 2025


Relaxed family time at Brock Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Apr 2025
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our family of 6 adults , 4 young children and two dogs enjoyed a memorable stay at Brock cottage,
Having navigated the potholed track with the Tesco delivery following us , the cottage appeared a most welcoming sight.
The decor and art is so colourful and interesting with quality bedding and towels adding to the relaxed comfort of the cottage. With ample room for all our needs and a well equipped kitchen the cottage fulfilled all our expectations. The little touches like the dressing up basket was a lovely surprise. The garden with enclosed trampoline and swing was well used and all felt secure. The areas immediately outside the sliding doors and the front porch could have been tidier.
The cottage is isolated but with walks on your doorstep a pub and cafe are in within easy reach. All communication with Bolthole Retreats and the owner was easy.
We had a wonderful time and would thoroughly recommend Brock Cottage.


Debs from Taunton stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in April 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Brock Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback regarding the areas outside the sliding doors have has been shared with the owner who has taken these points on board and is looking into them. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.

Family Weekend

Review submitted on Sat, 12 Apr 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were a party of nine family members, aged twenties to seventies, with one dog, who hired this property for a weekend get-together. Its spacious layout was perfect for our needs. A large comfortable seating area allowed us to be together, luxurious bedrooms offered downtime and a good night's sleep in comfortable beds with quality linen. Kitchen facilities were good enabling us to do a Sunday roast comfortably seated at the dining table. We BBQ'd in the large lawned garden one afternoon which was good though the BBQ needs to be replaced, though we managed.

The location is secluded, set peacefully in beautiful wooded countryside, ideal for walking Ted the dog. The property is well off the beaten track down a rough potholed track which is fine as long as you are careful and take your time. Once there we didn't venture out but should you wish to there are several Cotswold towns and attractions within easy reach.

I would definitely book this cottage again.


Leslie from Melton Mowbray stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in April 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Brock Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner regarding the BBQ, and this is being looked into. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds/ Forest of Dean again soon.

Brock Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 04 Feb 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A group of family and old friends wanted a weekend away to relax, wine and dine and watch some rugby! We couldn’t have chosen a more comfortable and spacious property. Everything was spot on - fabulous kitchen/diner/living space with big sofas and a great wood burner. Bedrooms were luxurious and bathrooms lovely. The whole place was quirky but wonderful. Highly recommend. Very responsive owner. Cafe Bruern does great breakfasts and a nice walk to get there.

Fiona from Cheltenham stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in January 2025


Top drswer

Review submitted on Mon, 06 Jan 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Relaxing retreat ideal for everything Cotswolds, lots of room and facilities to cater for our large family, quiet and peaceful a beautiful place to unwind

Graham from Berkhamsted stayed at Brock Cottage for 5 nights in December 2024


NYE STAY

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Jan 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful House, perfect size for our group of 6 adults and 8 children.
Lots of places to hide and play and great space for adult chill out time in the evening.
Very rural remote so car needed to get to local pubs supermarkets or a nice couple of hours walk if you can manage it .
Definitely a great venue may come back again !
Thanks


Salvatore from London stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in December 2024


A family gathering to celebrate Golden Wedding

Review submitted on Wed, 20 Nov 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Brock Cottage is a stunning property. Very colourful, with “secret” rooms and passageways. We were a group of eleven - six adults and five children. We loved the seclusion and the direct access to dog walks. The children adored the garden which is huge. We even had deer visit us! A great stay.

Amanda from Lichfield stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in November 2024


Family birthday weekend away

Review submitted on Wed, 06 Nov 2024
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
3.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We celebrated my dad's 70th at Brock Cottage for the weekend with 14 of us including 6 children. Fantastic house the kids loved playing in the house more than being out. We loved the location its a hidden gem. Adam the owner was great at answering any questions I had. Overall amazing stay

Emma from Hoddesdon stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in November 2024


Good location but needs some love

Review submitted on Sat, 07 Sep 2024
2.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
1.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
2.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Nice location but was very dirty and cold. It’s along way down a track in a lovely location.

Could be amazing but needs some love

Sarah from York stayed at Brock Cottage for 7 nights in August 2024


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Brock Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you liked the location however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We have shared your feedback with the owner who has let us know that the housekeeper visited the property during your stay and the points raised were rectified. However they wish that you mentioned about the heating as they would have been very happy to look at this for you.

Wonderful stay

Review submitted on Thu, 30 May 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is our second trip at Brock Cottage with extended family. It is perfect for all ages. The huge living area looks out into the garden so is very safe for children to play while adults look on. It is an original, eclectic and spacious house with comfortable bedrooms and extremely well equipped. It is in a very isolated location in a nature reserve so is quiet and all you can hear are the birds. A very unique and lovely place

Jane from Chichester stayed at Brock Cottage for 4 nights in May 2024


May Bank holiday

Review submitted on Wed, 08 May 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Suitable for large family, garden excellent for the children to play in.
Fun for children to find the bedrooms hidden behind the cupboard doors
Only negative comment. The final part of the dirt track proved quite stressful,
But all in all a lovely property to spend a lovely family weekend



Julia from Leatherhead stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in May 2024


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Brock Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. However, we are disappointed to read your feedback regarding the track and we have shared your comments with the owner who is currently in the process of having the track re-dug and compacted.

Fabulous art filled house

Review submitted on Wed, 03 Apr 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Brock Cottage was a fabulous house for our weekend extended family gathering. The house is well equipped and full of interesting art and objects, it is an eclectic, creative space, wonderfully unique and interesting. It is large enough with numerous living spaces for everyone to have enough space. The main living space has loads of light and was a lovely room to sit and spend time. The track is quite potholed but fine taking it slow. The children particularly enjoyed the garden with the trampoline and swing. Many thanks.

Jessie from Penryn stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in March 2024


Wonderful house for a weekend with old friends

Review submitted on Wed, 06 Mar 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed here for a long weekend as an annual 'old school friends' get together and it was the perfect accommodation for us. There were 8 of us and usually we have to bunk in together sharing rooms and beds and never really sleep that well, but there were such a variety of spaces that we nearly managed a room each here. It did take us about 20 mins, and several tours around the house to find the final 3 bedrooms!! The house is wonderfully colourful and comfortable, has an incredibly well equipped kitchen, and there were plenty of logs and kindling provided to keep us cosy. Many similar properties we've stayed in, or looked at while shortlisting, just don't have the communal seating space to sit all 8 comfortably, but there was bags of space here with 3 huge sofas in the open plan area plus 2 comfy chairs, and even more in the sitting room and annex which we didn't even use. The beds were all, by all accounts, very comfortable - mine certainly was - with lovely duvets and pillows. There was plenty of hot water and powerful showers.
We did a lovely, if VERY muddy, walk around the nature reserve and to the farm shop and cafe at Bruern on Saturday for some very good cake and coffees, and bread, cheese and some other groceries to take back to the house. We also had a delicious dinner at the Kings Head Inn at Bledington, and Sunday lunch at The Sheep in Stow-on-the-Wold. All highly recommended.
We had visits from Muntjac deer in the garden which was wonderful, and the best night's sky viewing that I've had in the UK - no light pollution and a clear frosty night provided perfect conditions.
One thing to note is the very remote location (although that also adds to its charm) - I was expecting it to be remote, but the track to the house was a little rougher and longer than perhaps I'd anticipated and you need to factor that in if you have a low/old car, and I as rather glad we took some food with us for the Friday night after our drive there. It makes you slightly more reluctant to travel back and forth too much and it was much further to the pub than I'd anticipated from the description - we ended up driving rather than walking which we'd planned as the footpath was too muddy and not that pleasant to walk along the roadway. But as I said, not necessarily a negative, just something to be aware of.
Great communication with the owner, and they very kindly posted back some jewellery that had been left behind. Highly recommend Brock Cottage for a very pleasant stay with family or friends.

Jane from Teddington stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in March 2024


A unique spacious place to stay

Review submitted on Fri, 29 Dec 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had the best big family Christmas at brock cottage - plenty of space for everyone, an extremely well stocked kitchen and such comfortable spaces to spend time as a family. It was the perfect balance of spacious and cosy. We loved the unique vibe and the location is ideal for exploring either on foot or in short drives to all the cotswold must-see spots. We’d definitely go again, thank you!

Gabby from London stayed at Brock Cottage for 4 nights in December 2023


Wonderful family weekend

Review submitted on Sat, 11 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent property, querky and lots of space for a group to spread out. Very helpful host who responded rapidly to any queries.

Be aware of it being very rural and not everyone would be able to access as the drive in involves dirt tracks and potholes.

Jody from Cheadle Hulme stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in November 2023


Great for a Family Weekend

Review submitted on Sun, 29 Oct 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Set in a very rural location Brock Cottage was perfect for our Family weekend. Tee cottage is large and rambling with memorable decoration. With 8 adults plus 5 children ages 1 to 5 there was plenty of space for everyone. We were very lucky with the weather as the garden was a perfect place to have outdoor fun.
Brock Cottage was well equipped with everything we needed.

Kathy from Corston stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in October 2023


Wonderful house for a family get together

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were a group of 8 adults and 5 children, ages 3 to 73 and this was a perfect house, set in a lovely, secluded location. Eclectic and quirky decor. The huge open plan kitchen/ living area was really sociable. The picture windows leading into the garden meant the adults could keep a watchful eye on the children. The garden was big and the kids loved the trampoline. The dressing up box was a big hit too. The house is in a nature reserve which has lovely walks. Area has lots to do. We were blessed with fab weather. Would book again.

Jane from CHICHESTER stayed at Brock Cottage for 4 nights in May 2023


Perfect house, perfect location

Review submitted on Mon, 29 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This house is so beautiful. Perfect for a family group. There were 13 of us including 5 young children aged 2 - 9. There were toys and books and dressing up clothes everywhere, secret passages (straight in to grandma and granddad’s room thank goodness), big kitchen, beautiful garden. The nature reserve is stunning. We were lucky enough to be there for bluebell season and it was magical. It looked like the woods were full of purple haze. The house is decorated beautifully - clearly owned by artists. Such unique and quirky pieces of furniture. There were 3 separate living areas and one was perfect to use for a movie night room for the kids both nights. We were there just two nights but could have stayed for much more! Highly recommended. Be aware that the side netting of the trampoline has holes in it so needs to be either avoided or have direct supervision. Our littlest fell right through. But it can be easily fixed and adds a whole new fun element for the kids. Just stunning.

Nicola from Hunton stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in May 2023


A great space

Review submitted on Wed, 12 Oct 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A spacious bohemian house which was very well appointed. There was a lovely efficient log burner in the open plan kitchen/dining/sitting area and a generous supply of logs. The beds were very comfortable with good quality bedding. The house is in a perfect position for walkers as The Oxfordshire Way starts at the end of the drive. A perfect place for adults and children.


Jenny from Chichester stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in October 2022


Great stay.

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Oct 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Such a lovely quirky place.. great space and the perfect house to relax in and enjoy a catch up with friends.

Sarah from Betws Y Coed stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in October 2022


Great location + facilities but very dusty

Review submitted on Tue, 30 Aug 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
location and facilities are great for a group with young children. plenty of space for all those who visited.
the only downside is the place was very dusty/dirty when we arrived. looked like the only things cleaned were the bedding and bathrooms which is a small let down on, what is otherwise, a great place to stay

Jiten from Solihull Shirley stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in August 2022


A truly memorable weekend in a vibrant and eclectic, welcoming home environment

Review submitted on Wed, 06 Jul 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a wonderful weekend and Brock Cottage. It's really tucked away surrounded by woods and countryside. The lane is long and bumpy, but the directions were good and everyone arrived safely. Each room is unique in a very vibrant and creative style. Brock Cottage has a homely feel and makes a great retreat for family and friends to hang out. The beds and mattresses were great with beautiful sheets and pillowcases and throws. Brock Cottage has everything you need for a great weekend with family and friends. We enjoyed local walks and using the BBQ.

Jackie from Bicester stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in July 2022


Great house for a family

Review submitted on Sun, 17 Apr 2022
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Brock Cottage. Owners were very accomodating, the space was great and an amazing big outside space with lots of kids play areas. We stayed for a family reunion, rooms were good and we liked the mix of all the decorations! Location wise there’s lots of places nearby you can drive too or walks in the area.

Kate from Bondi stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in April 2022


Excellent cottage home

Review submitted on Mon, 31 Jan 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage houses a friends get together with kids. The cottage had lots of facilities making the stay very comfortable. The directions to the cottage was great as it is hard to find. Provide good information about the amenities and surroundings x

Neemisha from Leicester stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in January 2022


A magic Christmas stay

Review submitted on Wed, 29 Dec 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was a wonderfully quirky property with all sorts of enchanting features and furnishings. Although mid-winter, its location in the middle of woodland provided a peaceful and interesting time for adults and children alike. We appreciated the provision of a Christmas tree in the living area.

Tim from Devizes stayed at Brock Cottage for 5 nights in December 2021


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Tim, Thank you for your review of Brock Cottage. It is great to see that you enjoyed a wonderful Christmas gathering there and hope we are able to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards and best wishes for 2022 Bolthole Retreats

Birthday weekend with friends

Review submitted on Sun, 17 Oct 2021
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Great place, lovely secluded location and perfect for a get together of multiple families.
The house is well equipped, and has lots of great areas for everyone to explore.

Guest from Milton Keynes stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in October 2021


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Alistair, Many thanks for your review of Brock Cottage. We're so pleased you enjoyed your time here and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Idyllic, spacious and perfect for families

Review submitted on Mon, 16 Aug 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A perfect bolt hole for a get together with family and friends. Idyllic, relaxed, spacious and full of quirky art, books, nooks and places to sit and enjoy being in nature. It was wonderful. The children absolutely loved all of the garden toys, the rope swings, trampoline, dens, stream and the whole experience, as did we. We will absolutely be back!

Kitty from Aylesbury stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in August 2021


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Kitty, Thank you for your review of Brock Cottage. We're so pleased to hear that you had such a wonderful time and hope that we can welcome you back to the beautiful Cotwolds again very soon. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Lovely family getaway

Review submitted on Fri, 02 Jul 2021
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved the quirky, spacious, well equipped house. Beautiful, individual decor. Very private. Idyllic walks from the house. Perfect for our family get together. If we had to pick a negative I would say maybe the lane leading to the house - long and tricky to negotiate. Maybe some blinds in the annex would help if using that space for sleeping. All in all a fabulous holiday though, thank you.

Guest from Mere, Knutsford stayed at Brock Cottage for 7 nights in June 2021


BoltholeRetreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Howard, Thank you for your review and feedback - we are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Your feedback has been passed onto the owner. Kind regards, BoltholeRetreats

Perfect stay!

Review submitted on Tue, 01 Sep 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This house was stunning, so characterful and brilliantly quirky!

We had a great time staying here and loved the remoteness and energy of the space! Would definitely love to come back - a few of the guests are already rebooking!

Kirendeep from London stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in August 2020


Children friendly cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 04 Aug 2020
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Brock Cottage, it is in a great location and the property had lots of space. We spent most of the time in the garden which is fantastic for children! There were ample toys and books for children. The bedrooms had very comfortable beds and you couldn’t hear noise coming from other rooms when sleeping. One area to improve would be the level of cleanliness - it felt like the place needed a more thorough clean, one that wouldn’t be achieve-able in the time given to a check out clean.

Guest from London stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in July 2020


A great stay

Review submitted on Wed, 25 Mar 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A fantastic house to get together with old university friends now we are all 60. Every one of us enjoyed the quirky and very interesting house which offered all the facilities we needed including a spacious kitchen/ living area which opened onto a private garden full of spring flowers. We would all love to return.

The owner was spot on too.

Kay from Swansea stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in March 2020


Gorgeous house

Review submitted on Mon, 25 Nov 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Stunning space, beautifully decorates and so homely. Amazing huge cooking and eating space and rooms for large family or friends or kids to expand into.

A little hard to find - better signage would help when arriving in the dark. But that was our only complaint - it’s a lush house.

Great customer service from Adam.






Joanna from Lewes stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in November 2019


Wonderful getaway

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Aug 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved this house. Perfect place to bring friends together for a wonderful weekend away. The house had everything we needed and was fully equipped for all the guests it can house. Would recommend this to anyone and some of our friends have even recommended it to others already.

The only small difficulty is finding the house when you arrive and getting taxi drivers who were happy to fetch us. However, it was lovely being secluded and having our own space in the countryside.

Sainsbury’s deliver though - which is great for all your grocery needs!

Michael from London stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in July 2019


Family getaway

Review submitted on Fri, 14 Jun 2019
3.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
3.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This is a great property for a large group with plenty of room for the kids to run around, even if the weather isn’t great.
It has everything you need for a comfortable stay (although a few extra tea towels and kitchen cloths would have been useful).
The information provided ahead of our stay was well thought through and very useful. We hadn’t been expecting to find so many personal items or family photographs belonging to the owners, but it didn’t detract from our experience.
What was disappointing was the level of cleanliness - the linen was clean and comfortable, but the rugs and couches all needed vacuuming.
Overall a great property that we would recommend.

Guest from Wellington stayed at Brock Cottage for 4 nights in June 2019


Ideal for a family celebration

Review submitted on Tue, 11 Jun 2019
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Brock Cottage was ideal for our family celebration, bringing together three generations to mark the 80th birthdays of the two eldest of the gathering of ten members.
Each bedroom was very distinctive; the communal rooms provided ample opportunity for socialising. The cottage was spacious, so that it never felt crowded.
Excellent cooking facilities. For our main celebratory meal, we lunched at the Plough in Kingham, which was excellent.

The days were cool for June and we would have welcomed more information about how to operate the central heating , to take off the morning chill.

Alan from Cambridge stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in June 2019


Birthday get away

Review submitted on Sun, 07 Apr 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a stunning property! The standard of cleanliness was great. Very spacious property, more than enough of our group of 10 adults. A quirky, creative, spacious space that is just so special. Adam, the owner, was very lovely too. Highly recommend, look no further!

Sumaya from Birmingham stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in March 2019


A lovely space to share with friends

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Feb 2019
3.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
2.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This was a great house with a great entertaining space but unfortunately lacked a few basic items.
Not enough toilet roll. Not enough wine glasses, no tea towel or kitchen roll. No ice and only a tiny tray to make ice.
The other issue was finding the house which was a little remote and down a dirt track.
Also we had issues with coming in cars that were unsuitable for the road up to the house.
You need to drive very slowly and strictly follow the directions provided.
Also coming in daylight for the first time was a must.
The clear directions on heating the house worked well.

Parveen from Reading stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in February 2019


Pleasant stay

Review submitted on Thu, 28 Jun 2018
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The house was perfect for our group, 7 adults & 4 children. It has everything that we need.. big space, full kitchen (but no microwave), washing machine & dryer, backyard with trampoline, etc. Location was little hard to find. Overall it was a pleasant stay and I would recommend this house for other travelers.

Christina from Jakarta Barat stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in June 2018


A fantastic, homely weekend with friends

Review submitted on Thu, 08 Feb 2018
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A group of 12 friends came together for a weekend, and Brock Cottage turned out to be the perfect venue, for a relaxed and happy time. The cottage is very homely and welcoming - there are lots of belongings there, rather than it being the more common style of blank holiday cottage. It is like walking into someone's home, but that makes it all the more welcoming. We were a party of adults, but the house is brilliantly set up if you are travelling with children (fancy dress costumes, space hoppers, and some quirky sleeping spaces!).

The house is decorated in a very individual way, with some interesting art choices, which provided many a talking point. The bedrooms and bathrooms were all comfortable, spacious and welcoming.

However, the heart of the house is the fantastic kitchen / diner / lounge. It never felt cramped with all 12 of us there at once, was beautifully equipped and really cosy with the wood burner on. In summer, I imagine it would be an especially lovely space with the huge patio doors opening onto the garden.

The directions in the welcome pack were well written and much needed (easy to get lost without them), and the track to the house is worth taking slowly (as our Ocado driver found out!).

We had brilliant help from Bolthole Retreats with a couple of queries before we arrived, and help in finding some lost belongings after we had left.

As we were only there for a short time, we didn't explore the local area much, although we did have a lovely lunch at the King's Head in Bledlington.

All in all, a wonderful weekend. Highly recommended.

Rachel from Chesterfield stayed at Brock Cottage for 2 nights in February 2018


Spacious family accommodation

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Sep 2017
3.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
3.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Heating and hot water systems - owner controlled remotely, consequently cold water on first morning and had to call to ask for heating on Sunday early evening.
No iron.
Though 2 x high chairs and cots were agreed, only one of each was present - tricky with 1 year old twins, fortunately the one cot supplied was large enough to accommodate 2.
Very thin feather pillows, one per bed space, mentioned by everyone in the family group
Kitchen/diner/living - great family space with direct access to lawns with swings and trampoline enjoyed by all

Guest from Teignmouth stayed at Brock Cottage for 3 nights in September 2017