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Orchard Cottage, Didmarton

Orchard Cottage, Didmarton

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 22 reviews
91% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.5
Condition
4.7
Location
4.9
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
4.6

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Orchard Cottage is a charming one bedroom stable conversion, positioned within the grounds of a quintessential Cotswold home. Small but perfectly formed, this well-equipped, romantic bolt hole is nestled in a quiet village in the south Cotswolds and within easy reach of Tetbury, Bath and Bristol and ideally suited to those who enjoy the outdoors.

Our first holiday as a 3

Review submitted on Wed, 24 Jul 2024
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The location of the cottage was picturesque and the horses are beautiful.
Our first family holiday as a 3 with our 1yr old.
First arrival to the cottage inside is very undated, had an old stuffy smell to the place and had cobwebs in the wardrobe's, the tv is very slow, there was also mould on the inside of the curtains in the bedroom and its smaller than advertised on the website.
The bed it’s self was uncomfortable as the temperature was 24 degrees there was no A/C or anything provided to cool the place down.
Met the owner of the cottage on second day he was very polite.
All together the holiday it’s self was lovely great weather, great location apart from what was mentioned we did have a lovely holiday.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 150 days ago
Thank you Fiona for your review of Orchard Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the property to be in a picturesque location. The photographs within the property listing show the interior and are taken with a wide angled lens so would appear slightly larger however, the room measurements are noted in the floor plan and you can view each room on the 360 tour. We do not advertise the property as having air con as an amenity. The owners have booked some time for the property to under go some renovations in the Autumn. We do hope that you will be back to stay in the Cotswolds again soon!

Peaceful, relaxing and convenient cottage close to Westonbirt Arboretum

Review submitted on Tue, 09 Jul 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
The cottage was as described and was very clean and tidy. The bed was extremely comfortable with lovely cotton sheets, everything in the bathroom was spotlessly clean and functioned well. The parking space was adjacent to the cottage and a small outdoor seating area provided an opportunity to relax and enjoy the peaceful garden surroundings of the neighbouring large house. The kitchen area was very compact but well equipped - we cooked a meal most evenings except when we strolled down to the local friendly pub. The housekeeper was very helpful when we rang her for further details on locating the exact position of the cottage and the owner and gardener were both very friendly. The location was perfect as my husband was attending a course at nearby Westonbirt Arboretum. Malmesbury, Tetbury. Westonbirt and Miserden Gardens are all worth visiting. We would stay again.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 164 days ago
Thank you Susan for your excellent 5* review of Orchard Cottage. We are thrilled to know that the cottage was as described and was very clean and tidy. The bed was extremely comfortable with lovely cotton sheets and everything in the bathroom was spotlessly clean. It is lovely to read that you enjoyed the outdoor seating area to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings and the kitchen area was compact and well equipped. We are pleased to hear that the housekeeper, owner and gardener were both very friendly and helpful and the property was in an ideal location for exploring places of interest in the Cotswolds. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Lovely stay at Orchard Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 07 Jul 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
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Orchard Cottage. It was well equipped and perfectly located for our planned visits to Highgrove and Westonbirt Arboretum. Beautiful location and good weather meant we could enjoy breakfast on the patio. The jug of milk in the fridge on arrival was much appreciated, thank you. We ate at The Kings Arms one evening which is highly recommended and just a short stroll from Orchard Cottage. Overall, a super comfy stay and two great night's sleep!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 166 days ago
Thank you Fiona for your wonderful 5* review of Orchard Cottage. It is lovely to read that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay at the cottage. It was well equipped and perfectly located to visit the Cotswolds and places of interest. We are pleased to read that the milk left in the fridge for your arrival was appreciated and you would highly recommend The Kings Arms for a meal. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

A good base for touring the Cotswolds but needs some updating

Review submitted on Fri, 28 Jun 2024
3.3
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
2.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Lovely stay at Orchard Cottage. It's a really good base to tour the Cotswolds and the surrounding area. The cottage was clean and tidy but only the bare minimum was provided. A pair of oven gloves would have been useful and maybe just one or two pint glasses (we bought our own in the end). The bathroom was clean and tidy but our bath towels were threadbare with holes and could do with replacing. The corner of glass the shower curtain is also an issue. In order to get out of the shower the curtain needs to be moved and I cut my foot quite badly on the corner. Some of the mini toiletries left were half used and I wasn't sure if they'd been left by a previous party.
The bed was fine. Small and an old fashioned sprung mattress which could do with updating.
However, the cottage is sufficient for two adults looking for a no frills base to explore a beautiful part of the country.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 173 days ago
Thank you, Michelle, for your review of Orchard Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be clean, lovely and a good base to explore the Cotswolds. We are sorry that you didn’t have any oven gloves during your stay, the owners have confirmed that these are normally supplied. Additional oven gloves and glasses have been purchased along with some new towels. We are sorry that you hurt yourself, the shower screen has a plastic strip along the bottom that would protect you from the screen edge. New mini toiletries are left for each set of guests unfortunately, the current batch do appear to have not been fully filled by the manufacturer. We do hope that overall, you enjoyed your time exploring and would be back to stay again soon!

Lovely cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 17 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
Orchard cottage was very clean, cosy and in a lovely location. This cottage is the ideal getaway, the garden and views whilst sitting relaxing after a days exploring the Cotswolds, was absolutely perfect. The cottages facilities for cooking ensured after a long day we didn't have to venture out for food and the recent refurbishment meant our stay was relaxing. There was also the added bonus of beautiful gardens to view and horses, both in the fields adjacent to the cottage and stable yard, perfect for horse lovers.
The information given prior to arrival ensured we arrived without any problems and easy access to the cottage.
I would definitely recommend a visit, the cottages proximity to lots of Cotswold attractions definitely is a bonus.
We hope to return in the near future.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay at Orchard Cottage Pamela. Thank you for the lovely review, we hope to welcome you back soon.

Lovely Stay!

Review submitted on Sat, 17 Jun 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Orchard Cottage was a very lovely place which was clean and had everything we needed. It was also comfortable and cozy. It had an excellent location for us to visit everything in the Cotswolds that we wanted to. It was also exceptionally quiet overall!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Lauren for your lovely review! We are glad that you had a comfortable and relaxing stay at Orchard Cottage, and enjoyed the wonderful location. We hope to see you again soon!

Weekend at Orchard Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 06 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
An absolutely beautiful place in an idyllic location (quiet and away from everyone). Orchard Cottage is perfect for two people and ideal for those who find stairs difficult . I could quite happily live in Orchard Cottage . The only advise we could think of is, some people might not be used to an enamel bath (bit slippery when wet) so maybe purchasing a non slip shower mat would be ideal!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for the great review Natasha, we are so pleased you enjoyed your weekend at Orchard Cottage, hope to welcome you back soon.

Fantastic stay

Review submitted on Thu, 25 May 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
Had a lovely long weekend here.
Cottage is lovely and very welcoming. Has everything you need and is comfy and warm. Location is great

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your fantastic review. We are happy that you had a lovely stay at Orchard Cottage and enjoyed the great location. We hope to welcome you back with StayCotswold again soon.

Short break

Review submitted on Fri, 28 Apr 2023
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
Nice location, comfortable accommodation . Everything provided for a relaxing stay.One minor point a neat sign at the entrance to the drive would be helpful in finding the cottage.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Margaret for your review of Orchard Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be well equipped, comfortable and in a nice location. We do provide all guests with a what3words code to be able to locate the property. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

A very pleasant holiday

Review submitted on Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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 very pleasant holiday
A very pleasant holiday
A very pleasant holiday
A very pleasant holiday
A very pleasant holiday

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your wonderful review of Orchard Cottage, we hope to see you again soon!

Perfect little cottage for two to explore the Cotswolds.

Review submitted on Thu, 20 Apr 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
Lovely little cottage in grounds of a stunning house. The cottage is newly refurbished, the bathroom is especially nice. Kitchen is compact but had everything needed to cook for two. We had a 20 week year old baby and he loved it. To give some constructive feedback, we did need to go and buy some kitchen roll as there was none in the kitchen. Tea and coffee were supplied but there was no milk. We visited bath, castle Combe, westonbirt arboretum and tetbury over the two days, all within 30 mins drive. We also had really good food and drink in the Kings arms in Didmarton, which was easy and quick to walk to and they were very accommodating with the baby.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Matthew for your review on Orchard Cottage. We are happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay and got to explore some of the Cotswolds. We have passed on your feedback to the property manager and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Perfect last minute break

Review submitted on Mon, 07 Nov 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was a last minute booking that was handled with ease. The cottage was next to a stable for horses, which were a sight to see! Definitely no issues with disturbances from them. And the garden view was beautiful, best in the summer time I suppose where you can relax and soak in the view. They had a good heating system where it didn't take long for us to feel toasty indoors. Overall, it was a perfect cottage that had all the amenities we needed.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review on Orchard Cottage. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and the cottage was nice and toasty!! We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Cosy cottage in quiet surroundings

Review submitted on Wed, 02 Nov 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
Orchard cottage was lovely and had a very cosy homely feel to it. The area is very quiet perfect for getting away from city living. There are a number of areas nearby to visit within a half hour drive or less so plenty to do and see. The King's Arms is a lovely pub to go have a drink at or have some food and only a short walk away.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Stacey for your review of Orchard Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be cosy, homely and in a quiet area. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Beautiful cottage in a lovely location

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Sep 2022
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
Beautiful cottage in a lovely location. A small but perfectly formed cottage in a quiet setting so quiet we could hear the owls at night.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Orchard Cottage and enjoyed the beautiful location.

Stay at Orchard Cottage

Review submitted on Fri, 26 Aug 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
Accommodation was lovely….everything was on hand and spotlessly clean
Staff working on and around the grounds were friendly and helpful.
It was a restful break in a stunning environment look forward to returning!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for the 5-stars, Terry! We're delighted to hear you had a great break and hope to see you again at Orchard Cottage!

Stay at Orchard Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 09 Jul 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
Our stay at Orchard Cottage in Didmarton was great. The cottage was very clean and modern. We had a lot of useful communication after we booked and were kept up to date right up to the day of arrival. We found it easily using, ‘What Three Words’. Lots of information on what to do in the area and of course we drove further afield to view some lovely, quaint villages, Borton on the Water, Upper and Lower Slaughter, Castle Coombe and Stow on the Wold to name but a few. In the evening we walked around Didmarton itself. Some reviews said that the horses disturbed them but we didn’t find that at all. It was lovely to watch them as we were sitting in the garden area. There is a Tesco 20 minutes drive away in another lovely place called, Tetbury, where we picked up some self catering supplies. All in all, a lovely cottage, in a lovely setting.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your fantastic review of Orchard Cottage. We are glad you enjoyed using this lovely cottage as a base to explore the Cotswolds and we hope we can welcome you back sometime soon.

Beautiful Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Apr 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
Lovely quiet location and beautifully presented inside and lots to do in the area, either if you are walking or by car.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review of Orchard Cottage! We are thrilled to hear you had a great stay and enjoyed exploring the Cotswolds, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.

Lovely cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 30 Mar 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The location of the cottage is great if you like horses and peace and quiet, in the local area you have several small towns where you can buy the things you need.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review Jon, we are glad to hear you had nice and relaxing stay at Orchard Cottage.

Fantastic Place To Stay

Review submitted on Tue, 07 Dec 2021
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 stayed for a weekend and I couldn't recommend Orchard Cottage more. We didn't hear the horses at all, although they were there but caused us no issues. The place was spotless, we didn't want for anything whilst we were there. Got a bit lost getting there in the dark but rang and spoke to Bobby who was able to direct us. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again and would highly recommend it.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Ayesha for your lovely review on Orchard Cottage. We are delighted you had a fantastic time and hopefully will welcome you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Beautiful stay

Review submitted on Thu, 12 Aug 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
1.0
Cottage was in a fabulous location close to Cirencester and Bath.
Excellent facilities in the cottage everything you need for a comfortable stay xxxx

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for the lovely review Jeanette. I have just tried phoning you as we understand the customer service rating may be an error? We're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Orchard Cottage and hope to see you again sometime!

A little Gem

Review submitted on Sun, 18 Jul 2021
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 arrived to find the cottage immaculately clean. The bed was extremely comfortable and had been dressed with high quality bedding making it difficult to get of in the morning!! The cottage was furnished well and the little touches of candles and throws gave it a cosy feel. The cottage backed on to a paddock and orchard. Bob one of the resident horses was always pleased to see us and kept us company throughout our stay. The owners of the property Bobby & Sue were lovely people, always checking we had everything we needed if they saw us making us feel very welcome! Can’t recommend this little Gem enough, tranquil and set in beautifully kept grounds, a home from home that made our anniversary feel very special. Thank you.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Nice but disappointing

Review submitted on Thu, 24 Jun 2021
3.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We booked this new property and a week beofre arriving received an email from Stay Cotswolds to say that the property adjoins stables but horses were not using these during the summer months April- September. We had no way of knowing this before booking. On one morning at 6.18 am we were woken by horses. One was clearly in the stable immediately adjacent and it woke us. It felt as though the horse was actually in the bedroom , I’m guessing because the walls between are not that insulated. Disappointing given we were told ( albeit late in the day) that no horses would use the stables during the month we were there. The weather was fine and it was not cold or wet.

Secondly there were some items in the property that were clearly old. The sofa was stained and once sat on became flat immediately. The bed was so old too. I’ve not seen a bed of that nature for many years. It was clearly past it’s best. Such a pity when the bathroom and kitchen are of good quality and new ( although the sink in the bathroom wasn’t fastened to the wall).

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes