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Sixpenny Cottage

Sixpenny Cottage

4.5
out of 5
Ratings from 9 reviews
89% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.1
Comfort
4.6
Condition
4.6
Location
4.9
Value
4.2
Customer
Service
4.4

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Sixpenny Cottage is a hidden marvel with its Cotswold cottage exterior keeping its awe-inspiring historic interior and unrivalled views of the Windrush Valley a secret only to be shared with its guests. Just three miles from Bourton-on-the-Water, it sleeps ten guests across five lavish bedrooms. This is the perfect choice for a family reunion or special occasion with friends. You will dine in elegance, enjoy relaxing before the fireplace, cook up a storm in the spacious kitchen and bathe in luxury in the freestanding bath. The country views are a showstopper and if you can drag yourself away you will be rewarded with the feast of activities that the Cotswolds has to offer including the picturesque villages of Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold less than a twenty-minute drive away. A network of footpaths depart in all directions from the village across valleys and nearby villages.

A wonderful stay

Review submitted on Fri, 08 Nov 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 loved our stay at Sixpenny Cottage. It is such a gorgeous and cozy cottage with beautiful views over the valley. We had stayed there before in 2020 and will certainly be going back. Thank you Rosie for being so helpful.



Beautiful! Relaxing break.

Review submitted on Wed, 28 Aug 2024
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed a lovely family get together at Sixpenny Cottage - it was such a relaxing location with wonderful views.



Review of Sixpenny Cottage, Clapton on the Hill

Review submitted on Tue, 23 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 had a wonderful time at Sixpenny Cottage. We booked it for my wife's birthday celebration and met up with her 3 brothers and their wives, from as far afield as Surrey, Liverpool, Kent & Australia!! As it so happened our 4-night stay coincided with glorious weather so use of the patio & bbq made it even more delightful. The view from the cottage over the Windrush Valley was spectacular, without anything obscuring the view.

There are only 2 minor points that I would make. The first was that there were no instructions as how to set up the cable connected TV. All the steps we took failed to make it operate as we would wish. This really wasn't a problem for us as we were outside most of the time.
The second was that that there is little ventilation in the top floor (level 2) bedroom. The only ventilation I could find were the top flaps on the sealed Velux roof windows and they did not really help when the weather was hot.

As I say we had a wonderful time and would rebook again when the need arises for a family get together.

My says it was one of the most memorable stays she has experienced and will never forget it.



Bolthole Retreats replied 162 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Sixpenny Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We have spoken to the housekeeper who wishes that you had contacted them during their stay as they would have been very happy to help you with the TV and they have confirmed that the Velux windows open up completely to allow air in. We hope to see you all again in the Cotswolds soon.

Amazing!

Review submitted on Tue, 16 Apr 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 booked this cottage to attend my brother's wedding and it did not disapoint. The picture's are exactly as shown and you instantly feel at home,relaxed and welcomed.
My children loved it,fantastic hide and seek house and my mother and friend loved chatting by the fire with a glass of wine.
We will be back.
Talk to the neighbours and you'll find any parking issues can be sorted by asking for extra spaces if needed.



Fantastic time away with friends

Review submitted on Wed, 13 Mar 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
Everything was fantastic! 8 of us stayed here for 4 nights and had the best of times! Fantastic property with amazing views in a great location for visiting different parts of the Cotswolds. Would highly recommend!



Not quite the full sixpennyworth

Review submitted on Tue, 24 Oct 2023
3.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Very good in many ways and I feel mean to knock it over small details, but enough small negatives can weigh heavily in a short, 5-night stay. The property is spacious and has most of the facilities one could reasonably expect. The kitchen is large and extremely well equipped. The eating area is good for 8-10 people and there is plenty of seating for all purposes. The decorative style (18th Century French pastoral?) is quirky and theatrical. The beds are comfortable. The view over the Windrush valley is lovely and we watched muntjac deer in an adjacent field.

On the whole, we liked the house (and the area), but attention to detail could be improved.

We were unfortunate to arrive in the dark and in heavy rain. By the time I'd stumbled around and knocked on neighbouring doors to ask for directions, I was very wet and muddy. The house is hard to find. You have to use Just 3 Words, which I've only downloaded subsequently. The postcode is of no use and the house has no name displayed. The parking is inadequate for a large party - even for a small one!

We encountered numerous small issues, none of which is in itself too worrying, but they add up: a blocked toilet, blocked before we arrived; unstable wifi/internet; operation of heating and hot water not made clear; no tea towels or bin bags; cupboard door falling off; one bedroom light not working; one shower extractor fan not working, etc.






Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Ron, We are pleased you enjoyed the property but disappointed with some of the comments. With respect to finding the house, you were provided with a map pinpointing the property precisely in the property welcome guide and on the property listing. You were also advised to use Just 3 Words which unfortunately you say you did not use. The name of the property is prominently displayed outside – perhaps you did not see it in the dark and heavy rain. Parking is limited at the property, there is space for two cars with additional on street parking and you were made aware of it specifically in the welcome guide of the property and the property listing itself. The operation of heating and hot water is described clearly in the property welcome guide. The Internet is latest generation mesh solution which allows heavy duty streaming and downloading on multiple devices simultaneously throughout the property and we are very surprised that you found it unstable. We were disappointed to learn that any issues weren’t reported to the property manager as these would have been answered and/or rectified right away where necessary, we have since followed up on all matters and pleased to report these have been fully resolved. Best wishes,

Very pretty and well-equipped cottage with great living space and views

Review submitted on Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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
Sixpenny cottage is located in a quiet little village towards the end of a lane. It is a pretty traditional Cotswold cottage that has been cleverly extended to provide a large living/dining/kitchen space and large master suite. 2 other bedrooms also have ensuites and the remaining 2 share a family bathroom. All rooms are a decent size. The view from the rear is down the valley and far-reaching, and had it been warm enough the rear terrace would have been great to use - but at least we can confidently state that the cottage is warm and cosy in the cold months and the heating works well!

It is furnished in cottage style and looks very nicely done and well kept. We will definitely come back if in the area again.



Lovely house but housekeeping lets it down

Review submitted on Tue, 17 Oct 2023
3.0
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
1.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Sadly the double beds requested were not made, two very thin, rubbish pillows and not a very positive reaction from the cleaner when queried. Lots of cobwebs and dead flies too. Stains on the chairs.



Very nice cottage in a lovely village

Review submitted on Sat, 26 Aug 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
The village is delightful, as is the cottage. The beds were extremely comfortable, the linens were clean and pleasing, and there were more than enough towels. Everything was great. We loved it, and so did our children. The terrace was a lovely feature and the lawn was small as described. There was a bit of dust in the cottage and we noticed quite a few spiders, but we understand that this is all part of village life:) Overall, we highly recommend it.