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Primrose Cottage, Blockley

Primrose Cottage, Blockley

4.1
out of 5
Ratings from 11 reviews
64% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
3.8
Comfort
4.2
Condition
3.9
Location
4.6
Value
4.1
Customer
Service
4.2

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Primrose Cottage is a charming Grade II listed cottage with a beautiful garden nestled alongside a babbling brook. Located in the charming village of Blockley, it is the ideal choice for a relaxing break with plenty of lovely towns and villages to visit within easy reach.

Oh my!

Review submitted on Mon, 22 Jun 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
Delightful and delighted! What a magical place to stay! Such a wonderful fairytale setting in a very precious little house. Surrounded by the sounds of birdsong and babbling brook, water shimmering, leafy trees making patterns of dappled shade, fresh country air blowing gently through open windows, we were in heaven. The cottage is clean, cosy, well equipped and fantastically situated . Whilst it's a little tricky to get luggage along the river path, that is also a huge part of its charm, to be greeted by it's beauty, settled in it's little space as you round the corner. Idyllic. We are in love . Desperately want to return. Excellent communication, information and contact throughout the booking period. Absolutely nothing to fault. Thank you so very much for allowing us to be custodians for just a little while. The memories will last forever.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes

Veronika from Morpeth stayed at Primrose Cottage, Blockley for 4 nights in June 2026


StayCotswold replied 21 days ago
Thank you Veronika for your review of Primrose Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be delightful, cosy and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Good Location - Property Needs Improvement

Review submitted on Sat, 20 Jun 2026
3.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Stayed at Primrose Cottage for a week at the beginning of June. The cottage is a Listed Building with the character and quirks of many such properties (beware of the beams in the main bedroom!). It is situated in a charming location, with a stream running along the property boundary and is accessed via two pathways, with Brook Lane the best option for unloading luggage etc. The property has no parking space, with on-street parking available on the High Street, which can become a little congested on occasions. Blockley is a quiet, attractive village with friendly residents and provides a good base for exploring the Cotswolds more widely.


All in all the property provides the basic amenities expected of this type of accommodation, with the beds proving particularly comfortable. However, as has been referenced in some other reviews of this property, there were some issues that detracted from the experience.


The main living area had a tired and worn feel which would benefit from a refresh.

The kitchen floor and mat appeared ‘grubby’, but most concerning was the condition of the oven which was not clean and as a consequence we refrained from cooking any meals during our stay.

On inspection, all the bin storage and recycling area (located behind the garden shed), was full and appeared not to have been collected for some little time. A telephone call to the management company was met initially with an expectation that we were to deal with this situation, but advised we were not willing to sort out the amount of accumulated rubbish. As a consequence, a person arrived promptly and removed four large plastic sacks of rubbish and left a box of materials for recycling for collection by the local council. It should be noted that no detailed information on the collection of rubbish/recycled materials is included in the information folder provided in the cottage. On departing the cottage, we left only a relatively small amount of rubbish and took all materials capable of being recycled home with us for disposal.
Finally, the windows of the cottage were dirty and did not appear to have been cleaned for some considerable time.

In conclusion, Primrose Cottage has a lot going for it in terms of its character and location, but aspects of its maintenance could be significantly improved.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes

William from Bournemouth stayed at Primrose Cottage, Blockley for 7 nights in May 2026


StayCotswold replied 21 days ago
Thank you William for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your stay at Primrose Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cottage's character, comfortable beds, and picturesque setting in the heart of Blockley. As a Grade II Listed property, it certainly comes with many of the unique features and quirks that make these historic cottages so special, and we're pleased that you found it to be a good base for exploring the Cotswolds. We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the property's presentation and maintenance. We sincerely apologise for the issues you encountered with the cleanliness of the oven, the condition of the windows, and the waste collection area. These matters do not reflect the standards we aim to provide, and we are grateful that you brought them to our attention, and we will pass this onto the property management team, who would have been available to assist you during your stay to rectify these issues promptly. We are pleased that the rubbish issue was resolved promptly during your stay, and we will review the information provided to guests regarding waste and recycling arrangements to make this clearer in future. Your comments regarding the living area and kitchen have also been noted and will be shared with the property owner for consideration as part of ongoing maintenance and improvement plans. Thank you again for your balanced and thoughtful review. We hope that, despite these issues, you left with fond memories of Primrose Cottage and the beautiful village of Blockley, and we would be delighted to welcome you back in the future.

Lovely relaxing weekend away by a babbling brook

Review submitted on Thu, 29 Jan 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
Both my friends and I had a wonderfully, relaxing long weekend away @ Primrose Cottage mid January .
The cottage is very welcoming and comfortable, warm with the addition of a log burner should you wish to use it.
A well stocked kitchen utensil wise and such comfortable beds!
Totally enjoyed our stay and really do hope to return another time.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Breda from London stayed at Primrose Cottage, Blockley for 3 nights in January 2026


StayCotswold replied 164 days ago
Thank you Breda for your review of your recent stay at Primrose Cottage in Blockley. We are delighted to read that you had a relaxing weekend with your friends and you found the cottage to be comfortable and warm. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Cute cottage that needs a good clean

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Nov 2025
2.8
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
3.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0

To be honest I only booked a stay at Primrose Cottage because of the stream running through the garden, it looked so sweet and charming and I could not resist! Booking was simple and straightforward.
The cottage is quite lovely, however I was taken aback by the lack of cleanliness. I realise in the English climate, and with a fireplace too, it must be difficult to keep carpet clean, but the carpet here looks like it hasn’t been deep cleaned in years. The sofa and armchair were so grubby I wasn’t even comfortable sitting on them. I only used the ‘leather’ armchair because it at least looked clean.
The rubbish bin in the top bedroom had not been emptied prior to my stay, not pleasant to have to deal with another guests dirty tissues when I arrived.
I had to scrub a coffee mug clean before it was fit for use. I did not need to cook during my stay, which I’m glad of, because all the cupboards and their contents were grubby. I only made use of the toaster and kettle. I did have to use the iron, the handbook said it was stored I the cupboard under the stairs. I opened the cupboard to find a dusty, tangled mess of all sorts.
The worst was probably when my phone slipped off the bedside table and I pulled the table out. Yuk. Not cleaned for years by the look of it. Whoever vacuums the place does not move anything out of the way obviously.
The Iightswitch on the landing was bizarrely taped off. And for goodness sake, spend a few bucks on a new lampshade!
…… but the stream and garden were lovely!!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
No

Susan from Hammondville stayed at Primrose Cottage, Blockley for 5 nights in October 2025


StayCotswold replied 222 days ago
Thank you Susan for your review of Primrose Cottage, Blockley. We are delighted you found the cottage to be sweet, charming and with a lovely garden. We are disappointed to learn that you did not contact the property manager during your stay to raise any of the concerns mentioned in your review. As part of the booking conditions, we do ask that guests report any issues during their stay in order to try and give the owner or their property manager a fair opportunity to rectify any issues. A contact telephone number and email address are provided in the welcome email in case of such an event. We have now sent your feedback on to the owner for them to review and implement any appropriate actions for the benefit of future guests. We hope that overall you were able to enjoy your time exploring the Cotswolds and had a pleasant stay.

A wonderful cottage.

Review submitted on Tue, 07 Oct 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The location is perfect in the beautiful Blockley. The cottage is warm and inviting and the kitchen provided everything we needed. We would happily stay here again.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Phillip Allan from Daylesford stayed at Primrose Cottage, Blockley for 4 nights in September 2025


StayCotswold replied 279 days ago
Thank you for your review of your recent stay at Primrose Cottage in Blockley. We are pleased to hear that the cottage was perfect for your stay, it was warm and inviting and the kitchen provided everything you required for your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Tranquil cottage in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Mon, 06 Oct 2025
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 lovely stay in this tranquil Cotswolds cottage. It is located in the peaceful town of Blockley, which served as a good base for our Cotswolds visit.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Sebastian from London stayed at Primrose Cottage, Blockley for 4 nights in September 2025


StayCotswold replied 280 days ago
Thank you Sebastian for your review of Primrose Cottage. We are delighted that you had a lovely stay and we hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Nice house, but it needs a thorough cleaning

Review submitted on Wed, 13 Aug 2025
3.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
2.0
The house was beautiful and set in an almost magical location. Unfortunately we found the kitchen with a lot of dirt on furniture, oven and hob. We asked for a solution, but this was not possible, the reason given was that we did not report the problem within 24 hours, when our stay was for 1 week.
Also the TV remote did not work and the carpet in the living room smelled unpleasantly of pet pee.
Nice house, but it needs a thorough cleaning and the management of the real estate agency was not up to the task.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
No

Caroline from EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA stayed at Primrose Cottage, Blockley for 6 nights in August 2025


StayCotswold replied 333 days ago
Thank you Caroline for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the beauty and location of the house. We are sorry to learn that the property did not fully meet your expectations. Please note that the property manager's contact details were included in your welcome email, and we encourage all guests to reach out directly should any issues arise during their stay. Additionally, user manuals and helpful information are available in the property’s information folder for your convenience. We understand there may have been some language barriers, and we sincerely appreciate your efforts to communicate using a translator. Following your feedback, the property management team have inspected the TV remote and confirmed it is fully operational. Nevertheless, your comments have been taken seriously, and the property manager extends his apologies for not being able to address these concerns during your visit, despite his attempts at trying to arrange a suitable time to visit the property to rectify the issues. We value your input and will continue working to improve the guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future

A spoilt holiday.

Review submitted on Mon, 16 Jun 2025
2.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
1.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
2.0
Location
4.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Primrose Cottage is full of character situated in a delightful location. However our stay was spoilt by poor cleanliness and maintenance of the property. Parts of the cottage had clearly not been dusted for months.
Water was dripping from the bathroom into the lounge on our arrival, although this did stop before the plumber arrived on our first morning. The cottage windows could not be shut properly, even allowing for the age of the property.
The standard lamp in the lounge was dangerously broken, as was a picture hanging in the bathroom.
The fridge door shelf broke due a cracked support bracket causing a full bottle of wine to smash on the kitchen tiles.
The TV remote did not work so no TV.
We have stayed in many cottages and this is the first that did not have a visitor book for comments!
Stay Cotswold Cottages were helpful when contacted regarding the leak and fridge, but overall our stay should not have been so stressful. I hope this review is shown to perhaps encourage the owner to clean and maintain this cottage to a higher standard.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes

Michael from Swansea stayed at Primrose Cottage, Blockley for 4 nights in June 2025


StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Michael for your review of Primrose Cottage. We are pleased to read that you found the cottage to be full of character and situated in a delightful location, but are sorry to read that your experience did not meet expectations. We have passed your feedback onto the property owner who has discussed this with the property manager. He has informed us that the leak was caused through user error, and after the owner had arranged for a plumber to urgently visit, you refused them access to the property to assess the situation. Also, the fridge shelf was not previously broken, you initially contacted the property manager with a different cause of the breakage and to state you would not pay for a replacement. The owners are pragmatic and accept accidental breakages occasionally occur as part of the use of the property, irrespective of any blame a minor issue such as this would not have been a problem. The TV and remote have been checked since your departure and they are in full working order, again you were given instructions over the phone and the property manager offered to assist in person, but again you refused this assistance. The cottage windows are very old with some in better condition than others, but being a listed building they are not easily allowed to be replaced. The property owner accepts that they do not operate like modern windows, but they are all functional, they also hope that guests can appreciate they are an integral part of the character of the building. The property manager has confirmed that there are no broken lamps, the pictures are hung normally and there is a property information book available to all guests at the property. The housekeeping team have been notified to review and address any cleanliness issues. We are sorry that you felt your holiday was spoilt and we really do take feedback seriously, however, it is disappointing to receive such a review when upon inspection the property owner found most of the issues were inaccurate. The property owner and his management team will aim to resolve any issues you experience during your stay, if they are given access to the property. Unfortunately, during your booking you refused the property managers request to visit the property, and any other assistance which was offered by the team.

Just perfect

Review submitted on Mon, 12 May 2025
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Primrose Cottage is just perfect is you are looking for a peaceful stay in the Cotswolds.

Situated in beautiful Blockley, it is accessed on foot from the high street.

The stream (brook) runs 70m through the garden, sometimes trout can be seen.

The cottage is well equipped and very comfortable.

We cannot wait to return.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Hugh from Eastleigh stayed at Primrose Cottage, Blockley for 7 nights in April 2025


StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Hugh for your review of Primrose Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be perfect, well equipped and in a beautiful location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Absolutely loved it!

Review submitted on Wed, 05 Mar 2025
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The place is a gem in a gem of a village. We loved every minute of our stay in the house. The house is kept in very good condition despite its long age.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Damien from Paris stayed at Primrose Cottage, Blockley for 4 nights in February 2025


StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Damien for your review of Primrose Cottage. We are delighted to read that you found the property to be a gem and you loved every minute of your stay. We hope you will return soon.

A peaceful, pretty Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Mar 2025
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
My wife and I had a wonderful time in the Cotswolds, and the Cottage played a big part in that. It was cosy and had most of what we needed. However, strangely it did not come with any shampoo or body soap, there was no tissue paper, and the phone for local calls was not working. If those small areas could be looked at, it would have been a perfect stay.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Ming Hui from Singapore stayed at Primrose Cottage, Blockley for 5 nights in February 2025


StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Ming for your review of Primrose Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time. The property is self catering so therefore toiletries are not supplied and only an initial supply of essential items like toilet paper is supplied. We do hope you will be back to stay again soon!