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Suncroft

Suncroft

4.5
out of 5
Ratings from 17 reviews
94% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.6
Condition
4.5
Location
4.7
Value
4.1
Customer
Service
4.6

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Suncroft in Shotteswell village is a beautiful, Grade-II listed, 340-year-old, thatched cottage built of the local, warm-coloured Hornton Stone. This 3-bedroom holiday home sleeps six guests, with room for two more in the spacious snug. Beautifully updated with a contemporary kitchen, furnishings and bathrooms yet maintaining the character features of a 17th century property. Suncroft is in walking distance of a local pub with countryside walks in every direction. Shotteswell is ideally located for visiting the Cotswolds, Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon, with Banbury train station just 5 miles away.

Beautiful cottage, would stay again

Review submitted on Tue, 19 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
The cottage was beautiful and even more spacious than the pictures. The kitchen and living rooms were really big and made catering to a group easy. The furnishings are really high standard for a holiday let. There were provisions like oil, salt, tea, coffee, and all the cookware and utensils you'd need to cook a large meal. The kitchen window view and garden were stunning. The heating was brilliant and easy to work so we had a nice cosy stay. It is in a small hamlet so good location for getting away from it all. The parking was a little tricky but we just parked one car on the road and one under the car port.

There were a few minor points to mention. The bedroom directly above the kitchen has a spiral staircase, with no door at the top so when we cooked smelly food eg bacon, the people's clothes in that room absorbed the smells. Also we had a 7th person sleeping in the snug, so we had to walk through their room to get to kitchen while they slept. The upstairs shower is a sit down bath-shower which is a little awkward, but the downstairs shower was stand-up as normal. These factors didn't get in the way of us having a great time there and I would stay again because it was so lovely.



Bolthole Retreats replied 43 days ago
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your recent stay at Suncroft. We're truly pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with us, and we also appreciate your constructive feedback. While we're sorry to learn of the concerns you've mentioned, we're grateful that you'd consider staying with us again. For your reference, we offer a 3D tour of the property on our website, which provides a detailed walkthrough of the space, including the open bedroom layout with the spiral staircase, the pathway through the snug to the kitchen, and the shower ereas.We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds soon!

Suncroft cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 28 Aug 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
We all very much enjoyed are stay at Suncroft cottage it had a lovely garden and views one thing I wanted to say was as you go down garden steps there was a slab over hanging and I almost fell over as loose requires attention thanks very much Justin



Bolthole Retreats replied 126 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Suncroft. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay however sorry to hear about the paving slab. We have spoken to the owner who has confirmed that this has now been fixed.

Idyllic

Review submitted on Wed, 24 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 stayed here the night before my wedding and it was the perfect setting. Comfortable beds, spacious home, beautiful views.



Lovely looking cottage but very dirty

Review submitted on Tue, 30 Jan 2024
2.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
2.0
Location
4.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We stayed at the suncroft cottage for a weekend. The agency were good in setting up the stay and providing information. The location was nice and the overall look of the cottage was lovely. However, the property was very very dirty. It looked like the cleaner hadn't hoovered. The carpet was very dirty and our socks were black within an hour of standing in the cottage. We also noticed bugs around the property - ants and other things. One of the guests woke up with a rash all over her body. Looked like bite marks. We contacted the home owner who had nothing to say. We explained about the bugs but she didn't say anything to this. We were upset because we spent money to stay here and it ended up being extremely dirty. We all had sore throats from the dust. It was such a shame.



Bolthole Retreats replied 337 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay at Suncroft. We have informed the owner of your points raised to rectify. Thank you again for your valuable feedback.

A lovely stay in a beautiful cottage.

Review submitted on Tue, 16 Jan 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Had a wonderful stay. All that you need is provided.

The only thing I would say is I am not sure that the cottage sleeps 7 people. It was not comfortable as an adult to sleep in the middle living room.

But the views are stunning.



Lovely cottage

Review submitted on Fri, 05 Jan 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A wonderful stay at a beautiful cottage. We loved the view from the back of the house and the house was very cosy and warm. The village is also great for walks and a lovely little playground nearby if you have kids. Great pub for food at the Falcon too. Thank you for a lovely stay!



Lovely comfortable cottage in a great location

Review submitted on Sat, 11 Mar 2023
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
Six of us enjoyed our stay at Suncroft and would definitely stay again in this charming and well equipped cottage! We missed the walking suggestions (not in file) but managed a couple of walks through the local countryside. The cottage was charming and well equipped and great for the two dogs but we felt the pet ‘fee’ high at £40 per pooch! We’d love to return!



Beautiful

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Jan 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 lovely house, very easy to stay in and felt like a home from home. Lovely views from the fantastic kitchen. Great walks from the front door with a brilliant little playground nearby. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - thank you!



Review

Review submitted on Sun, 14 Aug 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
Lovely setting, suited our needs for multi family stay. Cottage details need to be amended to exclude cafetiere from kitchen listing. Broken coffee machine was replaced promptly . Allowed later check out which was great for us!



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Rowena, Thank you for your review and helpful comment, which we have acted upon. We're pleased to hear the property manager was able to help promptly. Best wishes, Bolthole Retreats

A peaceful oasis to wind down and enjoy exploring the beautiful Warwickshire countryside

Review submitted on Sat, 13 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
I am please to say Suncroft lived up to our expectations. It was clean comfortable and spacious with all the mod cons and comfortable beds. It was ideal for our two dogs who could safely explore the garden and there were numerous fabulous walks on our doorstep which we took advantage of. Its the perfect location for exploring Oxford, the Cotswolds, Stratford Upon Avon and Warwick.

We enjoyed food and drinks at the Falcon and The Moon and Sixpence,and spent an excellent morning clay shooting at EdgeHill annd Tim was the perfect tutor.

I would thoroughly recommend people stay in the cottage We came back recharged and ready to face the world again Thank you



Great place to stay while watching the F1

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Jul 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We chose the cottage because of it's location to Silverstone as we wanted to be close but not too close to the circuit. Suncroft was perfect for that although it was a 40 mins drive.

The cottage was lovely, quirky and very homely. We had everything we needed for our stay.

Only one problem was parking. It says you can get two cars down the drive but in reality if you drive anything bigger than a mini you won't get your car down the drive and will need to park at the front on the house which is on a bend. So unless you're taking two small cars you'll struggle to park more than one



Characterful + quirky cottage but warm + comfortable in a good location.

Review submitted on Fri, 03 Jun 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cottage ,warm + welcoming ,does have a lot of steps to manage especially in the garden. May have liked some seating at the bottom end where the sun was.Really struggled to get 2 cars in, was very tight.
Was a great location to travel both north + south visiting as many places as possible for first time visitors to the Cotswolds



An excellent short break

Review submitted on Thu, 19 May 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
We stayed at Suncroft for 2 nights and had a wonderful time. Our daughter was getting married nearby so perfect location for us. The views over the garden are stunning. The cottage is extremely well appointed , beautiful decor and very comfortable beds. Our only regret is not booking for longer. It would have been lovely to have a relaxing f few days after the wedding . We would love to come back!



Lovely cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 20 Sep 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cottage, suitable for groups. Everything you could think of was provided. The oven/instructions for the oven took some time to get the hang of but we got there eventually. Parking is quite tight but there's plenty of space on the road outside.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Lily, Thank you for your review and we're pleased you enjoyed the cottage. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Autumn Family weekend

Review submitted on Mon, 06 Sep 2021
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A wonderful stay with my family which included three generations and family dogs. The garden and views are lovely and the house is spacious and has everything you need. The kitchen space is great for family meals and is fully equipped.

We met the gardener too. Lovely man who was very friendly and knowledgeable about the garden he looked after.




Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Diane, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Suncroft. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again very soon. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Country Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 26 Jun 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A well presented property with excellent accommodation. The garden is beautifully presented.

Parking is adequate but tricky for larger vehicles.

We enjoyed our stay at Suncroft.



BoltholeRetreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi John, Thanks for your review and feedback - we are delighted you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards, BoltholeRetreats

Charming country cottage in north Cotswold village

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Oct 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at Suncroft Cottage... despite the rainy weather. The cottage is equipped with all the basic amenities visitors could ask for in a weekend away: A fully equipped kitchen, cosy gas fireplaces, Smart TV, etc. But the No 1 selling point of this charming cottage are the views and beautiful garden. Both seem to go on forever and give you a real sense of escaping to the countryside. The bustling town of Banbury is a 5-minute drive for general shopping and groceries, and there are understated pubs and restaurants in neighbouring villages.

Suncroft is perched high on top of the tiny village of Shotteswell, which is a bit further afield if you’re hoping to visit the central Cotswold towns of Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Kingham and Burford. (All approximately a 40-50 minute drive away). But why would you want to go anywhere with these views? The ultimate hideaway to relax and unwind.

Thank you for a lovely weekend.
Virginia & Andy