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Ridgeway Farmhouse at Ragley Estate

Ridgeway Farmhouse at Ragley Estate

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 18 reviews
94% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.7
Location
4.8
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
4.9

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There is an old quote that says you should never ‘judge a book by its cover’, and this could be true of Ridgeway Farmhouse, with its simple exterior belying the stylish design found within. Surrounded by an expansive wrap-around garden with a wood-fired hot tub, this dog-friendly, four-bedroom house sleeps eight guests in comfort and offers the most glorious views over the Ragley Estate. With fields and trees as far as the eye can see, and historical gems such as William Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and the beautiful Cotswolds within easy striking distance, Ridgeway Farmhouse is the perfect choice for a break in the English countryside.

Good place for a family meet up

Review submitted on Sat, 26 Oct 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great interiors and lovely views from the large garden. Lots of space for our family gathering. Beds a bit soft but otherwise thoroughly enjoyed our short stay



Review

Review submitted on Thu, 29 Aug 2024
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The overall experience is excellent. My feedbaxk would be that the house is quite tired particularly outside with patio cracked and slabs dangerous to walk on. Also the house was full of flies continually through our stay. The cleaners on arrival said there was a problem and felt that I’d this is ongoing there should be thjngs in place to eradicate or control this. Understand near a darn bit it was persistent with continual flies all the time particularly in kitxhen. Bedding was excellent and towels etc. supplies were good too ir toilet rolls cleaning facilities etc. would stay again but do feel owners need to upgrade certain areas particularly for safety.



Bolthole Retreats replied 121 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Ridgeway Farmhouse. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We have shared your feedback with the property manager, who has taken your points onboard and these will be looked into. They have confirmed that the flies have been treated and they have not returned. Also, they are arranging for the patio and slabs to be fixed as soon as possible.

Very nice stay

Review submitted on Mon, 26 Aug 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
Our stay at ridgeway was absolutely perfect, the lodge was clean, beautiful and there were some really nice special touches that made our wedding weekend exist that little bit nicer. We made use of the hot tub and bbq, and Alison was perfect at communicating what we needed to do. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their stay, and the coffee and walnut cake was to die for! Thankyou to all the staff at bootable retreats for our lovely stay.



Life in the countryside at it's finest

Review submitted on Mon, 12 Aug 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
Ridgeway Farmhouse is not only beautifully furnished, immaculately clean and on a generous scale, but it also boasts one of the finest views imaginable: Think a vista of pastoral surroundings overlooking the sweep of a richly wooded estate in the middle distance and a glimpse of fading hillside landscape stretching far beyond. Nothing of all this timeless splendour, visible from nearly every window and deliciously embracing the garden, hints at the fact that you are not in the remote seclusion of some backwater but acually ideally located for several of the most appealing cultural venues in the country: Stratford-upon-Avon with it's sublime theatrical enterprises by the Royal Shakespeare Company is in the immediate vicinity, and the heritage sites of some of the greatest Cathedrals are easy to reach too, not to mention Oxford, or even London - both swiftly accessible on the Great Western Railway from nearby Evesham. But the delightful market town of Alcester, the gorgeous villages, excellent pubs and rural walks immediately on the doorstep vie for a visitor's attention just as much. Returning then, to the relaxation of the garden, the well equipped kitchen and the hot-tub at the serenity of Ridgeway Farm is a true delight. We were wonderfully looked after by Alison Vaughan and her team and can find no other words of recommendation than an all-encompassing "Thank-you!" and an earnest aspiration to return to a holiday-home that deserves that epithet in an almost unparalleled fashion.
Amazing!



A wonderful family holiday!

Review submitted on Thu, 30 May 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 had a lovely family holiday at Ridgeway. The property was cleaned to a high standard, very generous welcome items, hot tub was wonderful and the views were stunning! Thank you team!



An amazing stay

Review submitted on Tue, 14 May 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 had a cracking time at Ridgeway as a family. The property was really nice with excellent views and facilities for adults and kids alike. The communication with the management was excellent as well, and a home made cake and wine waiting for us when we arrived was nice touch. The only downside was that the property has no gate to the drive at the front, meaning if you have a dog that likes "explore" you need to keep it on a lead as the garden wraps around to the front with no separation. Not sure if it's just in the process of being replaced but with a fast road and working farm outside meant we couldn't fully relax with the dog off the lead. Bit of a shame as it's an amazing garden space. All in all though a great place and great value for money.



Bolthole Retreats replied 233 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Ridgeway Farmhouse. We are very glad to hear that you all enjoyed your stay. Your feedback regarding the gate has been shared with the owners who have taken this onboard and they are looking into getting a gate put in.

A lovely weekend

Review submitted on Wed, 01 May 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
Had a fantastic weekend at Ridgeway Farmhouse. Clean , spacious, airy and well equipped .
Would have been great to have some maps or local walk guides.
Would stay again.
Many thanks



Bolthole Retreats replied 230 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Ridgeway Farmhouse. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We have shared your feedback with the owner who has taken this onboard and it will be looked into. We hope to see you again in the Forest of Dean soon.

Easter Weekend Getaway

Review submitted on Wed, 03 Apr 2024
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
My husband and I had a wonderful long bank holiday weekend for Easter at Ridgeway Farmhouse. We had our gorgeous granddaughter and our fur baby with us.

The farmhouse is absolutely spectacular with the most wonderful views we’ve ever seen. The house had everything you need and we really enjoyed the cake and wine that was left for us on arrival.

We would highly recommend this fantastic home and hope we can return again very soon.

Thank you for a wonderful stay!



Fantastic stay at Ridgeway Farm

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Dec 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I booked this property for my 30th with a few friends and we had the best stay here! The location was great for the weekend, nice walks and not far from the town centre Alcester. The house was very spacious and the beds were very comfortable for all 8 of us. It felt very private and a great location - We loved the view in the morning it was beautiful! Parking was easy for all 8 of us and the hot tub was great! The host was very responsive and gave great recommendations also. Thank you for a brilliant stay!



Good but spoilt by festival

Review submitted on Sat, 02 Sep 2023
3.8
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Ridgeway Farm is a large property with beautiful views. However the latter part of our holiday was spoilt by a large festival held on the Ragley Estate. We were not told about this on booking so were surprised when a stream of cars arrived down the side of the garden. Pollution and noise increased, our privacy was intruded on and the view was spoilt by tents, caravans and cars. Do your research before booking if you are looking for a peaceful holiday!
Alison, the housekeeper was very responsive but we had far too many issues for a one week holiday. The blind fell down repeatedly in one of the bedrooms and we had to leave it closed because it couldn’t be fixed. One of the sinks was blocked on arrival - if this sink had been cleaned then I would have expected them to know about this before we arrived. There was also a strong chemical smell from the toilet downstairs. We were told this was the oil boiler. This is right next to the dining room so quite unpleasant. The main bedroom was very comfortable but the other beds were very soft mattresses and the other adult in our party found it uncomfortable. Ok for children.
If you are looking for local walks from the door, this was difficult and there was no information provided on where you could walk. When we walked around the Ragley Estate we were told this wasn’t allowed but Alison was unsure where we could walk. The road at the front of the house is 50mph and doesn’t feel safe to walk on but there is a gate out the back to the Ragley Fields so it is very confusing where you can walk.
Facilities within the house were great and it is well stocked with everything you could need. Unfortunately the internet went down just as we arrived and although they provided a back up it was very slow and unreliable for the duration of our stay. Looking up areas we could drive to for a local walk was very painful especially once the festival arrived and phone signal was rubbish too.
In summary, we wouldn’t return to Ridgeway Farm but the area is beautiful and the views are as stunning as they look in the photos.



Wonderful property in a fabulous location

Review submitted on Mon, 03 Jul 2023
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 found this house to have everything we needed for a fabulous weekend with friends. The attention to detail is fantastic and it seemed that every decision the owners have made has been well thought through.
There were 8 adults and lots of space for us to enjoy a social weekend. The BBQ and outdoor facilities were great and the hot tub is an added bonus.
The views from the property are absolutely stunning and 3 out of the 4 bedrooms have this view.
The exterior of the building doesn't quite match with the fabulous interior and facilities and views at the back of the property.
The service we received was outstanding, particularly when we had a query and an emailed response was very quick.
Certainly recommend a stay at this property,



Lovely, peacefully stay

Review submitted on Fri, 02 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 excellent base which catered for a family group of 7. Home well equipped with everything you needed and more! A quiet and peaceful setting to enjoy.
The home was clean throughout and well furnished including a few board games to play whilst waiting for the weather to decide what it was doing!
Accommodation contacted us a few days before with any extra details we needed to know and the bottle of wine & cake on an arrival were a welcome suprise too!
A very enjoyable stay & would definitely stay again!



Hidden Gem

Review submitted on Tue, 02 May 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
Great location. Stunning Views
Away from the crowds but within easy reach of so many beautiful towns and villages.
Highly Recommend



Great weekend escape

Review submitted on Fri, 03 Feb 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked a weekend retreat with some friends and we have had an awesome time. The house that we went to and rented for the weekend was brilliant very big and spacious and also had a bonus wood burner, hot tub which was great although it was therefore difficult to manage the temperature. Overall we had an amazing experience and I would recommend to any of my other friends.



A lovely house to gather the family

Review submitted on Sun, 06 Nov 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely house, space and classy decoration. Comfy beds. All amenities. Would be lovely all yr round. View was amazing.
Lucky cleaners to get £160!!



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Tracy, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your stay at Ridgeway Farmhouse. We're pleased that you enjoyed your visit. We note your comment with regard to the cleaning fee. We are completely transparent with the fees involved and not only do the cleaning staff ensure the house is beautiful for guests, but this cost also includes all linen and towels, along with the cleaning and maintenance of the hot tub. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Lovely spot

Review submitted on Sun, 30 Oct 2022
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
The views from this house are spectacular. Such a lovely place to be. The house is beautifully furnished and the quality shines through. I had eight people staying for a weekend and there was ample parking and space inside to move around even on a wet weekend. A most enjoyable stay.



Fantastic stay!

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Oct 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
Amazing place to stay, quiet and beautiful views.
Beds very soft, but had a good nights sleep.
Hot tub took a bit of heating as it’s a wood heated one but once it was going, it was perfect! Thank you!



Highly recommended

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
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A well stocked, immaculately clean house with stunning views. Used as a meeting point for a family weekend it had all that we needed. Comfortable beds, great hot tub and close to lots of great walks and places to eat.