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Mouse Manor

Mouse Manor

4.3
out of 5
Ratings from 5 reviews
80% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.4
Condition
3.4
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0

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Country walks, evenings at the pub and must-see Cotswold attractions are on offer at Mouse Manor. Sitting in the village of Longborough you are a stone’s throw from Sezincote House and Gardens, Cotswold Farm Park, picture-perfect Stow-on-the-Wold and Daylesford Organic just to name a few must-sees. The cottage itself takes you back in time to a world of exposed beams and flagstone floors, with an AGA and woodburning stove for a truly authentic experience. Made for a family retreat you will find yourselves needing to return to tick everything off your list of things to see and do.

Weekend break

Review submitted on Tue, 28 Oct 2025
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely weekend stay at Mouse Manor. Really pretty building - stayed with my partner, two teenagers and dog for a weekend break in the cotswolds. Would recommend and definately good value for money. Particularly liked the Aga which makes it feel so warm and cosy at this time of year (October!).

Kate from Cambridgeshire stayed at Mouse Manor for 2 nights in October 2025


Great location for a holiday cottage-the village is quiet and friendly with pub and shop/tearoom.

Review submitted on Wed, 27 Aug 2025
3.8
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
2.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Mouse Manor is beatifully situated in a quiet village within easy walking distance to the local pub and village shop. We ate at the pub and also sat outside for a few drinks - can hghly recomend! The village shop has everything you could need including a little cafe just a short walk in the other direction. The cottage's rear garden was a lovely place to sit as we were blessed with good weather for the duration of out stay. We always managed to park right outside the front door.
Mouse Manor was spotlessly clean and was furnished with 2 comfy sofas downstairs and a Tv which has a smart option if you wish - we didnt use the smart option as we have no idea how to do that even with the instructions provided. The Aga in the kitchen is permanently on which makes the house warm - the kitchen is well equiped but we only used kettle and toaster. The stairs to the first floor have a split landing half way up and you climb left to further stairs and main bedroom and right to further stairs leading to twin bedroom and bathroom. These stairs would be difficult for those with mobility problems and there is no handrail to help on the top half of the staircase. We only used the main bedroom which was quaint with a small double bed - it was a hard mattress for us but understand that's a preference thing - we swapped for softer pillows from back twin bedroom as we did not use the back twin bedroom. The bathroom has a seperate shower which was OK to shower in but not great - for some reason the water is either red hot or boiling in the shower and does not run cool.
I am glad the weather was good for our stay as I could have all the windows open as well as the back stable kitchen door as there is a VERY strong musty/damp smell in the house. The bathroom wall is bubbling with some kind of damp issue/kitchen wall similar and the wallpaper is lifting from walls in both bathroom and back twin bedroom with whatever this issue is. I would not like to sleep in the twin back bedroom with this. The kitchen has the same smell/problem in the kitchen cupboards - to the point once we had taken the dishes out to use we never put them back away so we did not have to smell the cupbards again. The walls are bubbling and crumbling in the kitchen too. If it had been a cold winters stay and I had to keep windows shut then I could not have stayed there - indeed I query if anybody should unless these problems are sorted as they really did effect the overall experience. Such a shame as location and cleanliness were great. With that in mind I cannot recomend staying here at the moment. Should all the damp be dealt then this will really become a gem of a place. There was no point contacting the housekeeper or owners during stay as it was something that couldnt be fixed quickly.

Jacqueline from Wirral stayed at Mouse Manor for 3 nights in August 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied 177 days ago
Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a detailed review of your stay at Mouse Manor. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful village location, the garden, and the convenience of the local pub and shop. We're also pleased to hear you found the cottage spotlessly clean and well-equipped. Regarding the points you raised about the property, thank you for bringing them to our attention. We take all feedback seriously, and we can confirm that the shower has been looked at since your stay. The property owner is also actively reviewing the other issues you mentioned, to ensure that any necessary improvements are addressed promptly.

Lovely cottage.

Review submitted on Mon, 25 Aug 2025
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
On arrival i found the door very stiff to open (not good with arthritic hands) . The first thing i noticed when i stepped inside was a big cobweb on the lamp to the left, in the alcove. However, the lounge was well set out although somewhat dusty.
Down into the kitchen, lovely, everything you could possibly need and a welcome bottle of milk in the fridge (a nice touch although i dont drink cows milk). The window sill was quite dusty and the windows were dirty, especially on the outside. The cupboards had somewhat of a musty smell and the table to the left of the fridgefreezer was , again dusty and dirty. The garden was nice to sit in with a nice wooden windchime on one of the trees.
Upstairs to the bathroom, that was quite disappointing as cleanliness fell below par here. The sink and bath both had bits of hair present, obviously hadn't been cleaned let alone wiped round. The paint around the window was in a poor state and peeling off which made a mess, also the wallpaper was hanging off to the right of the window. I only used the bath , i saw a big cobweb inside the shower at the top so i didnt go in there.
The twin bedroom looked made up nicely but as i didnt use it i shut the door and left it alone. The double bedroom was made up nicely aswell, nice comfy bed and fans were provided in the cupboard which was good as it was very warm weather.
This is a lovely cottage with a very lovely garden in a very lovely position, i just wish they had paid more attention to the cleanliness.


Guest from Weston-Super-Mare stayed at Mouse Manor for 3 nights in August 2025


A little family get away

Review submitted on Wed, 25 Jun 2025
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Property and village, tranquil. Great location to explore the Cotswolds. An amazing village shop, cafe and a pub which are both literally 20 steps away. The cottage is a little dated. Needs some TLC which I know is already taking place. Along with a deep clean as it was a little grubby. We had some “young ones” having a gathering next door which made a lot of noise as next door is also a holiday let. But that was taken care of. Caroline was amazing, and so were the team at Bolthole Retreats.

Guest from Darlington stayed at Mouse Manor for 2 nights in June 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied 257 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts following your recent stay. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the peaceful location and made the most of the lovely village shop, café, and local pub. We also appreciate your honest comments about the cottage. As you mentioned, some updates and maintenance are already underway, and your feedback is genuinely appreciated. The cottage is professionally cleaned between each stay, so we're disappointed to hear your concerns regarding cleanliness. The owner has already raised this with the housekeeping team to ensure standards are met moving forward. Had this been brought to our attention during your stay, the owner would have been more than happy to address the issues straight away. We're glad the noise disturbance was resolved quickly and that you felt supported throughout. We hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds another time.

Lovely place for a family of 4

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Feb 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our time at Mouse Manor. Lovely peaceful setting with plenty to do in the surrounding area.

Samantha from New Malden stayed at Mouse Manor for 2 nights in February 2025