Spring Cottage

This is a beautiful cottage, in a gorgeous location.

We very much enjoyed our stay. The cottage is warm, homely, comfortable. When we had just a slight issue with the heating, the owner came round straight away and fixed it, he couldn’t have been more helpful. However there were 3 things that could be improved on, and then I would have left 5 stars. The garden needs a good tidy, it could be so gorgeous. The bathroom needs some maintenance, particularly replacing the carpet and other things like the toilet seat, getting rid of a little mould, and it did smell of damp. Lastly some areas of the cottage, particularly the kitchen would benefit from a little TLC, a deep clean, and some space cleared for guests to put their food in the kitchen. (I had to rearrange 2 cupboards for this). Otherwise very much recommended - thank you to the host.

A lovely well equipped cottage.

Our home for 3 nights over Christmas was very cosy with the open fire. The bed was really comfortable and cosy. The kitchen provided everything we needed to cook a Christmas dinner. Great garden for the dogs and lovely walks from the door. On a separate note (not to publish on the website!) - the guests before us must’ve had a big dog as there was big dog poo in the garden which wasn’t very nice. I’m quite fanatical about picking up our dog’s poo, so found this disappointing from the previous guests. I cleared it up and made sure we didn’t leave any surprises for the next guests.

A beautiful cottage in a lovely quiet location.

Has everything you need. Very cosy sitting in front of an open fire of an evening. A perfect cottage for a relaxing break away from the norm.

What a wonderful cottage full of character.

A superb place to relax and unwind in an outstanding setting. Convenient too for visiting the Cotswolds.

The property was in a lovely situation but could do with a couple of little updates.

The cushions on the settee in the living room could do with updating they are very thin and grubby. The sun room was also a bit grubby I don’t think it had been cleaned/ dusted in a while. We had to dust it before we used it. The garden is also quite overgrown and looks a little bit unkempt but even with these minor issues I would definitely return as it was in such a lovely place.

The property was lovely.

The only problem we had was with Sykescottages not replying to our messages and then having to ring up (2 phone calls nearly an hour wait) when we didn’t receive a confirmation email. Have raised our concerns and waiting for a response.

Relaxing stay in well equipped cottage .

Lovely period features. Ideal area for sightseeing.

The dogs and I had a perfect stay to visit my new grand daughter.

The cottage was well-equipped, the garden so pretty and peaceful, the neighbours were welcoming, an easy round walk from Alkerton to Shennington (including a stop at The Bell Inn), and a great location for exploring the area. Thank you.

I recently stayed at this charming cottage, and it truly exceeded all expectations.

From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at home. The place was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed for a relaxing and comfortable stay. The kitchen was fully equipped – we cooked most of our meals and appreciated having quality cookware, utensils, and even a few thoughtful extras like coffee, tea, and basic pantry items. The living room was cozy with a comfortable couch and a fireplace that made the evenings extra special. Wi-Fi worked perfectly, and the smart TV made it easy to relax with a movie after a day exploring. The bedroom was incredibly comfortable, with fresh linens and a mattress that made it hard to get out of bed in the morning. The bathroom was clean and modern, with great water pressure and fluffy towels provided.

Great cottage, beautiful garden & walks on the doorstep.

Very nice cottage, great location for the village, the pub and local walks.

My stay at Spring Cottage was a much needed break & the area where Spring Cottage is, is beautiful & quiet.

My dogs enjoyed their stay to but feel the top part of garden needs to be better at stopping doggies getting through as that area is not suitable for dogs. Such a pretty garden to, and obviously the moles like it to, so, the little mud hills my dogs where interested in. All in all you need to keep an eye on your dogs when there. I would stay there again but could do with a better sofa, it's very soft, especially towards the back of it. Love the open fire place to.

Lovely cottage.

Very warm. Very cosy. Lots of walks available without need to drive anywhere. Property is well maintained and in a nice quiet road. Would recommend.

The property was very clean.

The kitchen well equipped. The bathroom is in serious need of renovation and requires an upgrade- the carpet in the bathroom is perhaps not the best - having mixer taps would make things much easier. There is evidence of mould around the bath tiles. We loved the open fire- we bought more logs It was cold weather that week but the fire kept us warm. We think there was a problem with the boiler - was a little noisy. We explored the area and had lovely time visiting local towns - pub-restaurants.

What a wonderful cottage, very homely and so quiet & relaxing with no passing traffic, good central location for other areas, would differently book again

Thankyou, we had a wonderful stay.

The cottage was lovely and a great base for visiting the area. Very dog friendly.

Great cottage, lovely area, would definitely book again

We enjoyed our stay in Spring cottage, very cosy.

Only thing I’d like to say is, the garden needs to be fully enclosed, there are three places that our dogs could get out if, just need gates/fencing. I couldn’t relax & just let them out. We’d have booked for longer if this was fixed as the location & other amenities are great.

Garden room very disappointing no heating ancient settee only accessible from the outside and not part of the house which was very misleading on the details.

The garden itself was very untidy and unloved full of weeds and we did not spend any time in it due to its condition.

The cottage is perfect, very comfortable and well equipped, set in a peaceful scenic area.

We will come to stay again.

We loved our stay in Spring Cottage.

The cottage was really comfortable and the garden was wonderful. We were lucky to have beautiful weather and it was a treat to sit in the garden listening to the bird life and bees and enjoy the lovely views. Being near a gliding club we loved watching the gliders in the air being towed and released into the sky over the Bank Holiday weekend. The cottage is perfectly located for lovely walks to and around nearby villages and easy access to many places of interest.

George was very helpful, lovely cottage, end of garden could have been easily dog proofed by bench and wheelbarrow but we managed and watched our escapee!

have already recommended it and I am sure we will visit again.

This cottage was absolutely gorgeous!

Really clean and well kept, out in the sticks so it's peaceful, and there's a lovely view from the garden. The owner left us a bottle of wine which was very kind of them, and they responded quickly to an issue with the heating and fixed it just as fast so I couldn't fault it. I'm only annoyed at myself for not giving the fully stocked fire a go one evening! Would definitely recommend and potentially come back if we're ever in the area again

Lovely cottage, perfect location for visiting family.

My only point would be investing in a better side gate to access the rear garden. The makeshift fire guard gate is not the best. Thank you again!

Lovely little weekend getaway with my partner and 2 dogs.

Spring cottage was very welcoming, everything very clean, the open fire made our weekend, especially on the cold nights. Just to sit and curl up on the comfy sofa. Kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed. Loved the idea of the utility room for sorting our muddy fur babies out, nothing was too much effort whilst there, and very central for days out. We’re definitely going to be back in the summer !! Sorry we didn’t write in the guest book as we didn’t have a pen, but also the information folder was top notch

Lovely cottage in little village ,everything thing you need for a relaxing holiday

Spring Cottage was a beautiful cottage in a very quiet location.

The cottage had everything you needed for a relaxing stay in the Cotswold's. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and exploring the area. The local pub was fabulous and the staff very friendly. It is so nice to have a home from home, for us and our fur baby.

Lovely cottage.

Very peaceful, relaxing and plenty of walks outside the door.

Excellent property and fabulous location.

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Lovely cottage, comfortable beds.

The owners responded very quickly to problems (microwave broke down, heating (yes, we needed it for a couple of days in August!) wouldn't come on, burst water pipe in garden) very quickly and sorted the problems out and even diagnosed a problem with our car and sorted that out too! Beautiful garden. Everything we needed in the cottage and we would like to stay there again.

Fantastic cottage

Lovely homely cottage in a beautiful setting.

Ideal base for walking and sightseeing.

Gorgeous cottage and a wonderful week away.

The owners of Spring Cottage, seem to think of everything you may need to make your stay evening more enjoyable and relaxing. Would definitely recommend

Cottage was perfect - can't wait to return there soon.

Absolutely loved our weekend away at spring cottage.

It has a real homely fealing with loads of features that draw you in. Really spacious and cozy with a decent sized open fire. Was perfect for 2 of us and 2 dogs. Would definitely come back maybe bring the kids too.

Beautiful property, very warm and welcoming.

This cottage was idyllic, especially over the Christmas period.

There were no local shops in walking distance, but a lovely local pub to walk to . Highly recommended

Wonderful location, ideal for long walks in the beautiful countryside.

Will be back yet again!

We really enjoyed our holiday and in such a lovely location too.

The house was very comfortable and the garden a treat to sit in and enjoy the lovely weather after a day out walking. The lanes nearby are mostly dog friendly so as long as there are no cattle you can allow them off the lead. There are numerous walks from the house in very pleasant countryside. The house is in a very quiet location and was very clean and well equipped. Good local pubs and the National Herb Centre was well worth a visit. That too was dog friendly.

A fabulous cottage within a beautiful location, peaceful yet central to many towns and places of interest.

Freindly neighbours who checked we were ok and offered us extra ice on what was recordefd as the hottest day of the year. Cottage booked as dog friendly garden, only comment would be to have a side gate at rear of property as open access to shared driveway allows inquisitive dogs to leave garden and go "site seeing" for themselves. Due to having garden with split sections and low fencing/edging our dog could have escaped the garden as he is a young dog under 2 years old so he remained on an extended leash for the duration of our stay.

Lovely cottage.

Clean and comfortable. Perfect area for walks but also close enough to towns.

It was our second stay at this beautiful cottage.

The cottage is set in a beautiful quiet location it is extremely well equipped. The owner has excellent attention to detail.

Everything we could wish for in this delightful cottage.

Perfect peace and quiet, ideal for anyone who wants to escape to the country. Very central for visiting other parts of this quiet corner of Oxfordshire. Very comfy bed, lashings of hot water, good stove and plenty of cooking equipment. Pretty cottage garden which we thoroughly enjoyed - thanks to glorious weather.

lovely property, home from home,lovely dog friendly garden,

The cottage was very pleasant and in keeping with its period.

For people with mobility issues it would have helped to know about problems we might encounter.There are no handrails on the stairs or grab handles in the shower.All outside areas are very uneven and could potentially cause falls.If we had known all this we would have chosen a different property

A lovely cottage with big garden which will be perfect for summer months.

It is in a quiet spot but handy for visiting many towns and villages in the area. Well equipped kitchen, but the pans and cooking dishes are extremely heavy which people with arthritis for example, would find impossible to lift. Very comfortable beds. All in all a delightful place and a return visit is on the cards.

A fantastic cottage, clean and well equipped with everything you need for a great stay.

My only criticism would be it could really do with a better gate to access the back garden especially if you have pets with you.

For us, at this particular time, the cottage WAS the holiday, really.

.it's a nice place to be; clean, quiet and very cosy. The kitchen is gorgeous, a pleasure to cook in, and the log fire made for warm contented evenings. The owners were pro-active in visiting to sort out the central heating timer which ran amok due to a flash storm and brief power cut one night! Oh, and the bottle of wine was actually good quality (now on my shopping list at the supermarket!), unlike some of the horrors we've had in the past..glass of 'aromatised British wine drink anyone?? So yes, Spring Cottage was a joy. We mostly pottered about in the day - I grew up locally and the area retains its charms for me. I'm just a touch curmudgeonly about how busy all the touristy bits are now that so many people are around so much of the time..we used to have rather nice holidays out of season, when the working population was actually at work and we pensioners got the days to ourselves! Anyway, yes, the cottage was a splendid retreat for a few days and I completely recommend it for old world charm combined with a cracking range oven and dishwasher...brill!

Fantastic week at spring cottage, not perfect but perfect for us and our two dogs!

I guess a lot depends on people’s expectations. Plenty of space inside and out. The garden was a bit wild but having a very large garden Myself I can appreciate how much time it takes to keep on top of it and obviously when you rent a property out you can’t have people there working. The only thing We missed on our week away was our shower but that’s just what we are used to, I would have used a washing line if there was one as we were very lucky with the weather. The utility room was so handy when we did come back with damp dogs. The area is fantastic to explore, we did so many long different walks straight from the door. Not all footpaths are well signed and some of the stiles could be difficult with large dogs. We tend to stay clear of fields with cows in after a couple of scary incidents in the past and there was a couple of footpaths that went through cow fields that didn’t have any notice on them and a couple of fields with gates open with cows in too. We always keep our dogs on leads through the countryside out of respect, the sheep always make me smile as they watch you with uncertainty and we went through lots of fields with sheep, but for some reason one sheep took an interest in one of our little black dogs and started bleating and the next thing we knew the whole heard were there! We didn’t go to any towns or pubs so cannot comment on any in the surrounding area. We did a couple of different walks by the canal and river which made a nice change, and any one we came across were very friendly I was really surprised at how many canal boats there were, this was really nice to see but I’m glad we didn’t visit at a busier time, all in all we had the best time and would definitely do it again

nice cosy cottage with lovely garden on a cute quiet lane with no road noise at all, but not too far from the main road so easy to travel.

beds comfy and cottage very clean.

Cleanliness left a bit to be desired.

Dust on sides, old dried food on plates, Carpets very dirty. Very unkept/ over grown garden. Property and garden on a whole was very run down and needed some TLC. On the plus side we had a nice bottle on red wine to welcome us however a small pint of milk wouldnt of gone unappreciated either but thankyou. The amenities listed Barbeque. There was no Barbeque so had to contact Sykes who told us it was incorrectly listed. Apart from these nitty gritty details which let it down a little. The stay and surroundings were beautiful. Very quiet and peaceful. A car is essential. And a little tip don't try to eat out at any pub/restaurant on a Tuesday. They don't serve food on that day of the week.

Great cottage Very comfortable Fantastic kitchen Could do with a little bit of updating but no complaints at all V Good shower Very friendly and Great enclosed garden for dogs Very good location Beautiful setting

Spring Cottage served three of us well for our week's stay.

A very comfortable cottage in a gorgeous setting. The kitchen and utility room were well equipped, including a 6-ring, 3-oven Rangemaster, a fridge, a freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine and a tumble dryer. Every gadget and appliance worked, including a good wi-fi. The only let-down was a couple of cobwebs on arrival. Bin collection day turned out to be Friday (during August 2021) not the Thursday stated in the welcome pack.

This cottage if fantastic we are already planning to return.

The cottage is very well equipped, roomy and comfortable.

Beautiful Cottage in an Rose covered village, lovely to receive a bottle of wine and coffee for the coffee machine.

Really cosy. Could do we a tiny bit of TLC in places mainly the garden. But it wouldn't stop me reccomending or staying again. Really enjoyed our stay.

Clean comfortable cottage in beautiful village.

Cottage could do with a refurb especially bathroom. Carpet with overbath shower not a good mix. Last three cottages we have booked with Sykes described as pet friendly have had enclosed gardens, but this one did not. All it needs is a side gate fitted and it would keep a larger breed in(we have a labrador) I realize you can not guarantee that a garden is escape proof but no attempt had been made to ensure dogs cannot just walk out.

Such a shame that many cottages are listed as dog friendly yet have open and non dog safe gardens requiring dogs to be taken outside on leads only.

This means no relaxing for the dog owner. Can cottage descriptions state whether the rear gardens are completely secure or otherwise to enable a complete choice to be made. As things are described at the moment this is not the case and one cannot fully relax in an unenclosed garden. A fully enclosed rear garden is a big selling point not to be underestimated.

Wonderful location.

So very quiet, just the occasional sheep bleating and bird song. A quieter part of the cotswolds. A very enjoyable break

Nice comfortable cottage in a quiet location, perfect during lockdown.

Cosy cottage in a beautiful setting.

Really appreciated the open fire! Hope to return.

Spring Cottage is an absolutely beautiful cottage in an extremely peaceful location.

It was very clean and welcoming and it was incredibly thoughtful of the owner to set up the open fire ready for use. The lovely bottle of wine was also a nice touch. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay especially the absolute quiet.. pure bliss... It was perfect for stargazing in the garden after our days out exploring. We look forward to staying again.

A very nice cottage, clean, comfortable, and private.

A small garden but functional with garden chairs. You will need some kind of transport to get around as there is not too much locally. We enjoyed our stay there.

Lovely cottage, very clean, well equipped and comfortable.

Radiator in bathroom barely working.

Tv on/off switch on the blink.(reported) Please do NOT publish feedback as it would be unfair to the owners to to mention a few minor issues when on the whole the property was clean and was a good blend of modern and olde world in a good location.