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Lily Cottage

Lily Cottage

4.6
out of 5
Ratings from 12 reviews
92% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.5
Comfort
4.4
Condition
4.8
Location
5.0
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
4.5


Lily Cottage is an enchanting, thatched cottage in the equally picture-perfect Cotswold village of Great Tew. This romantic bolthole is a perfect hideaway for two, although can sleep three in two bedrooms and has bags of character and charm. The cosy living room is warmed by a wood burner, perfect for winter evenings, whilst to the rear, there’s a pretty terraced, cottage garden where you can while away summer evenings. Just steps from the garden gate are walks around the Great Tew Estate, a 16th-century pub, and a delightful village café. ‘Chippy’ or Chipping Norton is just 6 miles away with the delights of the wider Cotswolds within easy reach.

Lovely Lily Cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 27 Jul 2023
4.3
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The most gorgeous little Cotswold stone cottage in an idyllic location with fabulous views. Cosy and beautifully furnished too, we loved it



Beautiful little cottage in Cotswolds

Review submitted on Sat, 08 Jul 2023
4.2
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Cosy, scenic, tranquil, amazing food at he local cafe 2 mins walk down the road, great for tea or coffee, the cookies there were exceptional! Lily Cottage is a charming little cottage with many beautiful and scenic walks nearby. The morning walks were refreshing during summer. We had a very nice stay there and we hope to go back some day :)



Nothing not to love

Review submitted on Fri, 31 Mar 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
My two weeks at Lily cottage went by all too soon. A picture perfect compact cottage so beautifully arranged, in such welcoming surroundings and people. Katie is a perfect host. Thank you for those beautiful flowers.



Cozy in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Mon, 07 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
This house exceeding all expectations. The decor is not only well appointed but incredibly comfy. There was plenty of wood provided for the fireplace, the kitchen was well equipped, lots of great books and beautiful artwork, Katie was so kind and readily available when I had a question. And the location is amazing- less than a minute to the pub and great breakfast/lunch spot. It was everything I dreamed a Cotswolds getaway would be. I will definitely be back!



A wonderful stay, with a lovely pub and coffee shop ! ….and over and above service

Review submitted on Thu, 04 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
A very charming village and thatched roof cottage. All you need for a cozy romantic weekend ! Amazing walks with nature (and no cars !) I left my dressing gown behind…..and after cleaning it….it was posted to me at home



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Nicholas, We're so pleased you had such a lovely time and happy to hear your dressing gown made its way back to you. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime soon!

need of attention....

Review submitted on Thu, 07 Jul 2022
3.5
out of 5

Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
2.0
lily cottage is in a super position as in the details.really quaint and nicely furnished however i feel that 1 or 2 points need attention.
contacted katie at 3.00 pm to see if ok to access property-said she would contact cleaners to check all ok but didnt get back to me .
cleaners turned up at 3.20 to do cleaning(so much for post pandemic deep clean procedure(the reason for not accessing earlier)
we subsequently found childs bib on floor and veg peelings in the bin!!
garden requires tidying to gain access to table and chairs-not just cottage garden more overgrown
house is to sleep 3 but only 2 knives forks &teaspoons?.
settee cushions collapsing-in need of renewal.
i advised katie when we returned that the boiler needs attention as due to low water pressure no hot water on weds-i sorted it temporarily but still needs attention.it would have been courtesy to at least acknowledge my email message




Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Peter, thank you for bringing all of your points to our attention. They have all been forwarded to the owner/housekeeper for their immediate attention.

Wonderful stopping off point for Cotswolds visit

Review submitted on Thu, 07 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
Lovely property in a beautiful village.
Very well stocked in all respects, its small but great for a short stay for a couple.
Kitchen is well appointed, dish washer and washing machine easy to use.
Good Wi-Fi.




Bijou

Review submitted on Sun, 05 Jun 2022
3.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Chocolate box cottage in a wonderful setting. The cottage is a good base for exploring this lovely area. Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Lots of character. It is absolutely tiny, and the king size bed advertised is actually only a double.



Absolutely fantastic!

Review submitted on Sun, 05 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
Fantastic location. Pub and gorgeous cafe strides away. Beautiful views. Quality bedding and towels and lovely products. Highly recommend. Small but perfectly formed. Definitely coming back. Thank you. X



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Dylan, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Lily Cottage. It's a really lovely cottage, especially at this time of year. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds again very soon. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Idyllic English

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Nov 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
Perfect little chocolate box cottage, had a great stay. Nice sanitary products, great local pub and a better local café. If you are tall, shower is tight so beware and if you want to watch the Rugby it's not a smart TV!



short stay

Review submitted on Sun, 17 Oct 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 had a lovely short break at Lilly cottage in beautiful Great Tew. Good walks in the area, cracking pub just a few doors down and also a very nice cafe a little bit further on .



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Stephen, Many thanks for leaving a review for your stay at Lily Cottage. We're so pleased to see you enjoyed it, Great Tew is a lovely spot and hopefully, we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Picture perfect cottage in the most beautiful village

Review submitted on Mon, 27 Sep 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
Lily Cottage was the perfect place to unplug from real life. I adored the decor in the cottage, a beautiful eclectic mix that really told a story. It was cosy, stocked with little luxuries and very convenient. We found that the village had everything we needed! We stayed with our dog and enjoyed peaceful walks around the estate. I would recommend visiting the local pub (Falkland Arms), Quince and Clover and The Boxing Hare. We had a little moment when we arrived and couldn’t figure out the key safe but fortunately Katie was on hand to help us right away - thank you Katie!



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Sophie, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of Lily Cottage. It's a really special little cottage in a beautiful place. We're so glad you enjoyed your time here and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats