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1 Manor Farm Cottage

1 Manor Farm Cottage

4.4
out of 5
Ratings from 20 reviews
95% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.5
Comfort
4.2
Condition
4.6
Location
4.4
Value
4.2
Customer
Service
4.4

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1 Manor Farm Cottage is a welcoming and charming holiday cottage tucked away on the outskirts of Hook Norton in the Oxfordshire countryside. With contemporary features, a generously sized garden and warm interiors, this is a wonderful bolt-hole to enjoy with loved ones.

A quality stay

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Mar 2024
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A quality cottage that has much to recommend,personally we like the key safe and email arrangements and felt sure had there been any problems we had easy contacts, large car park in front that possibly could take two cars, Inside was very clean and warm,under floor heating and a wood stove in the sitting room,the kitchen/dining room,which I personally would love to have,,there are plenty of china,cutlery ,glass,cooking pots etc and room at the dining table for 6,instructions for the equipment in the drawer,which I had to use for the dishwasher not having one ourselves, the utility room has the washing machine and cloakroom,two bedrooms were comfortable with twin and large double,so easily accommodate four adults,there was plenty of drawer space and good quality pillows and duvets,our only quiery was how low the beds were as if the feet were removed!,the bathroom was roomy and warm.sadly we didn't get to use the garden,the weather being damp but ideal if you're a young family visiting or with a dog.
Location is an issue as it's a good 25 minutes walk to the pub,you would need a car, Oxford park and ride is excellent,again a 30-40 minutes ride away, the road in front is quiet and sat nav maybe useful.I would say if you like walking and country quiet it's for you but not if you need somewhere close to amenities and Oxford .

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 50 days ago
Thank you Colin for your review of 1 Manor Farm Cottages. We are pleased to know that you had a quality stay at the cottage, it was clean and warm with the underfloor heating and the wood stove in the sitting room. The location of the property is clearly shown on the location map on the website and it s in a rural location. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds soon.

A lovely cottage & lovely country walks

Review submitted on Wed, 29 Nov 2023
3.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
2.0
Booking with staycotswolds was very easy & efficient and we would definitely book with them again!
Unfortunately, we did not find the property manager associated with 1 Manor Farm entirely helpful. After receiving an email from her confirming our early check in, we then received no replies to further emails, texts or an attempted phone call.
That being said, the cottage itself was lovely, our dog loved the big enclosed garden. The beds are very soft, which was not to our liking. The kitchen is very well equipped and had everything you need to cook. It was a lovely surprise to receive milk, wine & a fruit cake upon our arrival.
The cottage is about a 25min walk to the nearest pub along a country road, we did anticipate this and took torches for our walk home with it getting dark early now. We would definitely return and recommend to others.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswolds replied 138 days ago
Thank you Laura for your review of 1 Manor Farm Cottage. We are pleased to read that the cottage was lovely and your dog loved the enclosed garden. We apologise that you did not find the property manager to be very helpful and we will pass on the feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Perfect

Review submitted on Tue, 28 Nov 2023
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Everything that you could wish for. Just one thing the bed linen in the double room, doesn't fit the mattress very well, only a tiny niggle !!
Location was ideal in the middle of area, ran out of time, good reason to return

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 145 days ago
Thank you for your excellent review! We are delighted that 1 Manor Farm Cottage was everything you could have wished for, and that you had a lovely stay in the Cotswolds!

Lovely cottage - peaceful getaway

Review submitted on Mon, 06 Nov 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This break was for me, my sister and my pet dog and it was to zone away from life. The location suited us very well, away from the village which was a short drive away and town was 15 min drive. The cottage was well presented and mostly clean. We expected some bugs however in every room on every wall there were spiders, multiples. The guest book’s last recording was a couple of weeks ago therefore assumed these spiders had accumulated within this time. It would have been nice if they were cleaned away. Luckily, my sister was able to get rid of most of them. The cottage was fully facilitated and the log fire was a bonus, making the autumn nights more toasty. The bathroom upstairs had a good running shower however there was an infestation of lady birds around the window. We counted around 25 and thereafter lost count. We managed to get rid of them and they didn’t seem to come back. The beds were super comfy and warm. The bedrooms were a good size. On our last evening, we did some washing in the utility room and flies started to appear. They seemed to be coming from inside the light bulb socket. Some came from the light bulb above the TV but most were in the utility room. Luckily, the house had a fly spray which we used however it is concerning that there was well over a 100 dead flies all over the utility room floor in the morning. The thought that there were potentially maggots from which these flies emerged from whilst we were staying there did not please us in the slightest and we were happy to be getting out of there that morning. We can understand some things can’t be helped but this many bugs is a bit too much which is a shame as the cottage is lovely.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Stay Cotswold replied 165 days ago
Thank you Renee for your review of 1 Manor Farm Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be well presented and in a great location. Spider season falls mid September to October in the UK and although the housekeepers do their best to remove the cobwebs they very rarely manage to catch the spiders so sadly cobwebs will reappear. The property is surrounded by fields so insects will try and seek warmer spaces when the weather starts to turn cold. A contact telephone number and email address are provided in the welcome email for the property manager who would have been happy to help with these issues if notified. We do hope that overall you enjoyed your time exploring the Cotswolds!

Cotswold Break

Review submitted on Mon, 06 Nov 2023
3.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The cottage is a good building but in need of some upgrading (eg beds and bedding, settees), enclosed garden good for dogs.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied 165 days ago
Thank you Gillian for your review of 1 Manor Farm Cottage. We are delighted you thought the enclosed garden was good for dogs. We will pass on your feedback to the property owner for them to review and implement any appropriate actions. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Incredible value for money!

Review submitted on Mon, 23 Oct 2023
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
We absolutely loved our stay at 1 Manor Farm Cottage and will definitely be back in the future!

The cottage is spacious, beautifully decorated and furnished and has an incredibly big, enclosed garden which our little cockapoo absolutely loved!

We could not believe what great value for money the cottage was, particularly as it has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (1 downstairs, 1 upstairs) and is dog friendly. We will absolutely be back in the future, there’s so much on your doorstep that we still have plenty left to explore!

Brilliant location for a visit to soho farmhouse too, as the drive is less than 15 mins.

Overall absolutely loved the cottage and have been raving about it to all of our friends! The only slight complaint we had was the bed being very soft - personal preference really but we’d have preferred a firmer mattress if we had the choice, that said it won’t put us off visiting again!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Stay Cotswold replied 179 days ago
Thank you Laura for your review of 1 Manor Farm Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be spacious, beautiful and in a great location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Great base to visit family and friends

Review submitted on Sat, 21 Oct 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 Loved the cottage and enjoyed our stay here at Manor Farm cottage very much. Wonderful accomadation with everything you could possibly need, Lovely and warm and cosy, a great place to return to after a day out, very quiet and our dog (Border collie) loved the spacious and enclosed garden which was greatly appreciated. We will definitely Book this cottage again when we have a return visit. Thankyou.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 181 days ago
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay Colin, thank you for the great review, we look forward to welcoming you back in the future

Lovely stay in Hook Norton

Review submitted on Wed, 27 Sep 2023
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
Our stay has been very pleasant. Manor Cottage is comfortable, well equipped and pet friendly! Our Jolie enjoyed the large, beautiful enclosed garden where she played a lot!
The cottage is quite modern but still cozy. The kitchen is large and beautiful, with plenty of accessories.
We enjoyed the stove in the living room (provided with everything you need) and the soft beds.
The cleanliness was excellent. We appreciated the welcome gift. On our arrival, we found a bottle of wine and a fruit cake for us! There was also a bottle of milk in the fridge, tea and coffee bags. The cottage is located just outside Hook Norton, a pretty, cozy village in the Cotswolds. The surroundings are very peaceful and silent.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Stay Cotswold replied 209 days ago
Thank you Francesco for your review of 1 Manor Farm Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be comfortable, well equipped and cosy. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Not for us

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Sep 2023
3.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Whilst this is a lovely cottage (building) and well equipped, for us personally it was an uncomfortable stay. The beds/pillows/towels were awful and the settee’s were low and old. The bathroom is tired and needs painting.No point having a coffee machine if you don’t supply pods or tell the client what to bring and some of the glasses were dirty in the cupboard. The road noise didn’t bother us but if you’re expecting country tranquility it would bother some and should be mentioned. This property has great potential but not as it is to rate the cost.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswolds replied 210 days ago
Thank you Janet for your review of 1 Manor Farm Cottage. We are sorry to hear that you experienced an uncomfortable stay at the property. We have passed your feedback onto the property owners who have mentioned that the property was recently refurbished. The location of the property is mentioned on the website and shown on the location map off Milcombe Road. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Long weekend break with the oldies!

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Sep 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage was very well equipped, clean and spacious with plenty of off road parking and a bottle of wine to greet us. The stairs are fairly steep but my eighty year old parents managed to climb them. However, it would have been difficult for them to carry suitcases up and down the stairs if they had been on their own. The bedrooms are comfortable and a good size. The garden is large and well maintained with a patio and garden furniture. It is located next to a main road which did not cause any issues but there is no footpath to the local village of Hook Norton. It is a good location to stay and in close proximity to many local villages, gardens and houses. The only downside is the smell of oil from the boiler in the utility room. We kept the door closed and the bathroom window open but maybe a door draught excluder would help. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 222 days ago
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear the cottage was well equipped, clean and spacious. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again soon.

Peaceful retreat

Review submitted on Mon, 11 Sep 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great place as a base to visit surrounding areas of the cotswolds lovely big garden for dogs very comfortable cottage

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 223 days ago
Thank you Norman for your review of 1 Manor Cottage. We are so pleased you enjoyed the area, garden and were comfortable. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds again soon.

Lovely cottage just outside Hook Norton

Review submitted on Thu, 10 Aug 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cottage great location and checking into it was very easy. The garden was large and fenced all the way around so perfect if you have a dog.
I thought it was a bit expensive for a 3 night stay but we enjoyed our stay.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 257 days ago
Thank you for your review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and found the property to be lovely and in a great location. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Family stay

Review submitted on Mon, 03 Jul 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
Wow what a beautiful property great size all the creature comforts and plenty of space for 4 adults. Great location to get about in the beautiful Cotswolds. Super comfy beds.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied 293 days ago
Thank you Jason for your review of 1 Manor Farm Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be beautiful, spacious and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Excellent accomodation

Review submitted on Tue, 27 Jun 2023
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
First time we have visited anywhere in the Cotswolds. Very pleasant and near to Chipping Norton. Hook Norton is a lovely village. The house is just lovely and the owners make you feel very welcome with a baked cake, wine and milk and even poo bags. Everything you need is in the kitchen.Very large garden and patio area ideal and safe for our dog Boomer.
The only downside is the road next to the house which can be a little noisy but it’s not all the time and you do get used to it. Otherwise top marks. Will definitely visit again thank you.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Stay Cotswold replied 300 days ago
Thank you Denise for your review of 1 Manor Farm Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be lovely, well equipped and to have a large garden which was ideal for your dog. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Country cottage break

Review submitted on Sat, 24 Jun 2023
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
Very enjoyable stay, in this well equipped cottage , all finished to a high standard
The large rear garden was a big hit with Winston our toy poodle
Good location… we visited some of the pretty villages and went to Oxford for the day and we had a some meals in the village pubs and we used the local shop which had a lot of choice and was not overpriced
In all a very relaxing break away from our busy lives!!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied 302 days ago
Thank you Donna for your review of 1 Manor Farm Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be well equipped and in a great location. It's great to hear your dog have a great time in the garden. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Lovely cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 03 Jun 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Really well decorated and lovely cottage to stay in, everything we needed plus a great garden space for the kids to play in. It's really close to the village but you can't walk there. Would definitely recommend for a comfortable stay and close proximity to great places in the area.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 321 days ago
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear the cottage had everything you needed. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

A very well maintained cottage well placed and quiet

Review submitted on Tue, 16 May 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A very good high standard cottage which we enjoyed staying at. The only thing were disappointed with was the smell of the oil boiler which was in the utility area. This may have been because the property had not been let recently as it became less during our stay but was present in all the downstairs rooms.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 342 days ago
Thank you Jane for your review of 1 Manor Farm Cottage. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and it was a good standard. We appreciate your feedback and can confirm the property manager is looking into eliminating the smell. We hope you will return!

A wonderful quiet cottage close to everything the Cotswolds has to offer!

Review submitted on Wed, 03 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
If you enjoy the Cotswolds but then like to escape back to a quiet cottage rather than stay in the hustle and bustle this is perfect! We visited stow, broadway, burton-on-the-water and more - all of which were no more than 30 mins away. After packed days we retreated to our quiet cottage by night.

It’s clearly been renovated and is beautiful. The dog proof garden is the most robust I’ve ever seen. So if you have a dog you’ll have great peace of mind here.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 350 days ago
Thank you Katie for your amazing review of 1 Manor Cottage. We are so pleased you found the property to be beautiful, quiet and perfect! We looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

Comfortable and cosy

Review submitted on Sat, 15 Apr 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A well equipped, cosy and comfortable cottage in a good location for exploring the area. All rooms spacious and the garden will be a fantastic asset in times of better weather!

Suggestions for improvement would be that the mattresses are very soft, the dryer didn’t really work and the issue with the smell of oil needs to be resolved.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Penny for your review of 1 Manor Farm. We are so pleased you found the property to be cosy, comfortable and well equipped. We appreciate your feedback and have informed the property manager. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Large garden and good location

Review submitted on Mon, 20 Feb 2023
3.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Lovely house with big kitchen, cake and wine on arrival. Mostly it was fine and as expected from a holiday cottage but there were some issues. The main bed was uncomfortably soft for me and the house was cold. We could only warm it with the fire on and even then it didn't warm up easily. The table and coffee table were slight hazards with their rough edges for our toddler. We were disappointed to find no travel cot and no high chair which I had requested on booking.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
As the first guests to stay at 1 Manor Farm Cottage, your feedback is greatly appreciated, thank you Arwen. Firstly, we’re sorry to hear that you found the master bed to be a little too soft, this can be a difficult one to get right for everyone as preferences vary hugely from guest to guest. The cottage has an oil-fired central heating system, and the owners make sure the cottage is toasty warm for guests, however the temperatures gages in the rooms or on the radiators can be adjusted directly if needed. There is also a log burner in the sitting room with a starter supply of wood provided. I can see that a travel cot and highchair had been requested and apologise that these had been missed for your arrival. The cot and highchair are readily available in the cupboard under the stairs and although the housekeeper will typically leave these out when requested, please note that the cot will need to be erected by the guest for safety purposes. Thanks again for your feedback and we hope that you had a lovely stay at 1 Manor Farm Cottage.