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Vine Cottage

Vine Cottage

4.6
out of 5
Ratings from 15 reviews
87% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.4
Condition
4.7
Location
4.9
Value
4.3
Customer
Service
4.6

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Vine Cottage is the perfect bolthole. It is charming and welcoming and jam-packed with character. Lying on pretty Sheep Street, amongst a tangle of higgledy-piggledy Cotswold stone houses, this is the quintessential Cotswold escape. It’s perfectly suited for solo travellers, a couple, or two friends looking for a countryside break with wonderful walks and great places to eat on the doorstep. Charlbury has a direct rail service to London and Oxford so you can even leave the car behind. There’s a cosy living room, a stylish galley kitchen and two bedrooms. Tucked in behind is a peaceful courtyard, perfect for peaceful evening drinks and alfresco dining.

An excellent weekend in the most cosy home

Review submitted on Fri, 13 Dec 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 Juliets cottage already vaguely knowing Charlbury but couldn't have expected how much it would exceed our expectations. The location is perfect, a very short walk to everything you need including the pubs, deli and a little further on, the Co-Op. The house was perfect and cosy with storm Darragh blowing away. We will definitely be booking again and can't wait to return.



Back again!

Review submitted on Tue, 10 Dec 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
Always lovely to stay in this super little cottage in the midst of a perfect village with great facilities for eating, walking and wandering. Juliet is a good host and we will be back.



Vine Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 23 Nov 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Well maintained and nicely presented the cottage covers the basics very well. The stools in the kitchen are too high for the counter and hence you cannot eat there. Meaning there is no place to sit down to eat comfortably, even if its just breakfast.. Supplies in the kitchen are good but 4 tall glasses would be nice to have instead of just the short juice glasses.

The shrub on the left side of the front door needs to be trimmed since the thrones on the brush kept snagging our clothes.

it would be handy if the rubbish and recycling bins were labeled on the outside of the wooden storage structure. I had to open all 4 doors, (a total of 8 locks) in order to figure out what goes in which bin. Not every country recycles the same way Britain does. We separate our recycling more in Canada. At the very least, the note in the kitchen should indicate which bins are to be used for the rubbish and that plastics and paper get recycled in the same bin.



Bolthole Retreats replied 37 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Vine Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner who has taken these points on board and these will be looked into. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

Okay if you don’t mind creaking floors & unannounced guests

Review submitted on Tue, 19 Nov 2024
2.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
2.0
I recently stayed here on a mini moon with my wife & while the area the cottage is in is lovely, plenty to do the cottage itself left a sour taste in our mouths.

1. The stairs leading into the cottage are not flat & are quite frankly a trip hazard especially in the cold and dark. The gate to the cottage is also hanging on for dear life and needs to be seen to.

2. That are a number of ‘notes’ left around the cottage on top of the already in depth manual left by Bolthole Retreats - these have been left by the host and are quite frankly bossy and unwelcoming. While I have no issues with instruction and being asked to do things the tone of these notes are well as above bossy and controlling.

3. The floor in the kitchen needs professional assistance, it is so loud to walk on and has quite frankly been installed to a terrible standard.

4. You have to prop open the bathroom door after a shower with a small paper bin that has been left in the hallway to stop condensation (there is an extractor fan but it obviously doesn’t work and this can be seen with the evidence of crumbling plaster around the top of the shower head) - again not what you expect when paying to stay somewhere.

5. Parking in the area is described as good & while yes it may be if you’re driving a Smart Car those of you with a large SUV like us will want to give this a miss unless you enjoy driving in circles looking for somewhere big enough to leave it.

6. The internet doesn’t work or it does for 5 minutes and not again for the rest of the evening.

7. Cutlery old and dirty (not by us my wife refused to use it)

8. While there is a washing machine and this is great, it is the loudest washing machine you will ever hear. Again badly installed and needs attention.

9. The lights flicker constantly & the placement of switches has been badly done you will spend half your stay working out which is which - enjoy!

10. Pillows are cheap and obviously overused, being your own if you respect your neck.

11. Sofa uncomfortable and far too low down.

12. There are no blinds to the back of the property where the bathroom is in view from the garden, therefore if the neighbour is in the garden they are going to be able to see you!

13. We had an unannounced visit from the host Juliet - this made my wife very uncomfortable as she stood at the door waiting for her to unlock the door, while I have no problem a host checking in, the text she had sent was ample and we knew how to contact her should we have needed anything, what if I had been coming out of the shower? This is simply inappropriate. My wife begged me to drive home after this as she was so uncomfortable.

14. The house lacks love and is dusty and there are visible cobwebs in every room. The outdoor areas need weeding and maintaining also.

15. You pay a £100.00 cleaning fee for the privilege of staying at Vine Cottage - no problem but could someone explain why the bossy notes demanded - beds be stripped, dishwasher loaded, towels hung on kitchen chairs to air? (Gross), back door left open to grab washing, why there is dust and cobwebs? So I just wonder if someone could tell me exactly what the £100 is for? There were probably other things demanded but those have escaped my memory.

I did leave all these points and a phone number for the host as I would have preferred not to leave such an awful review but alas no comment or contact was made.

Needless to say we will not return.









Bolthole Retreats replied 34 days ago
Dear Piers, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear your stay at Vine Cottage didn't meet your expectations. We've discussed your feedback with the property owner, who is grateful for your comments regarding maintenance, and we’re pleased to confirm that the issues have now been addressed. While the owner is disappointed to hear about your experience, she has taken your feedback on board in an effort to create the relaxed atmosphere we strive to provide for all our guests. Please note that there is parking usually available on street, however you are also informed prior to your arrival that there is is a private driveway you are welcome to use.

Perfect for a short break.

Review submitted on Sun, 29 Sep 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
Very comfortable cottage, beautifully decorated, and great location for getting to Oxford and London via train.



Lovely cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 17 Sep 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 very enjoyable stay at the charming Vine cottage .
Charlbury is a lovely town and a great base for the cotswolds .



Lovely stay

Review submitted on Wed, 17 Jul 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
A lovely cottage, beautifully presented. Charlbury is a quiet delightful village, Would stay again..



Cute cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 30 Jun 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very cute cottage in beautiful village, extremely helpful host - we had a lovely couple of days. Beds comfortable. Small single room has slanting ceiling so quite difficult for adult to stand up in parts of it. Double room large and characterful. Shower powerful and plenty hot water. Ideal for a short stay though might need more comfortable seating in lounge for afternoons reading a book in poor weather. Lovely deli/cafe in the village, lots of cafes and pubs near and far to choose from.



Bolthole Retreats replied 173 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Vine Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that the host was helpful, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. On our website we have a 3D property tour which shows the ceiling in the single room. We have shared your feedback with the owner regarding the seating in the lounge who has taken this onboard and it will be looked into.

Plus !! OR minus !!

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Apr 2024
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Ideally situated. Could have taken one step forward & included complimentary tea/coffee etc. just incase people arrive late . No wardrobes or coat hangers is a big minus. Also no iron.... another minus. Or mention these things on the website so that potential clients are aware. We still enjoyed our stay though. Thank you.



Bolthole Retreats replied 274 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Vine Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay however disappointed to read your feedback. We have shared your points with the owner who has taken these on board and will look into them.

vine cottage

Review submitted on Fri, 06 Oct 2023
3.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
quite disappointed.. on arrival the cottage was smelly and needed fresh air, not enough towels/face cloths, the most important thing was that there was NO WELCOME PACK NOT EVEN A BOTTLE OF MILK, if you want your guests to be welcomed then there's a lot of work to be done, also there was never a space for car parking outside the cottage so all in all not good





Bolthole Retreats replied 258 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay at Vine Cottage, we have passed your feedback onto the owners. We do not advertise the property to come with a welcome pack or milk. As the property is self-catering, we recommend if you need specific items for your stay that you bring these along with you. The parking for the property is on street as advertised, and is on a first come first basis so is not guaranteed to be right outside of the cottage.

Perfect stay in a lovely cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 17 Aug 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
We were very sad to leave this lovely cottage. We especially loved sitting in the little garden, walking in Wychwood forest, enjoying the amazing atmosphere and food at The Bull down the road, and day trips to nearby Blenheim and Oxford. I will be recommending this cottage to friends and family and hopefully returning soon. Thank you so much!



A perfect stay

Review submitted on Sat, 13 May 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
Our second visit and won't be our last as we will be back! Love this little cottage, has everything we need. The village is so pretty, and has everything we need. Juliet is delightful too.



Simply Wonderful

Review submitted on Fri, 11 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
We stayed at Vine Cottage for an initial 4 nights, but we loved it so much we stayed an extra two. The property is exactly what you would dream a Cotswolds cottage to be. The location is amazing and the town is absolutely beautiful. Internally, it is exquisite with lovely interiors and a fantastic kitchen and bathroom. We would love to come again!



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review. We're so pleased you had a good time. We hope to welcome you back.

Absolutely Perfect in Every Way!

Review submitted on Sat, 27 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
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wished could have done a little longer.
Cottage was just as described. Well located. Well equipped and our lovely host couldn't have been nicer
We shall be back!



Very good

Review submitted on Fri, 12 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
We enjoyed our stay in Charlbury. The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped. Juliet was welcoming and helpful. We would be happy to stay here again. We were very happy here and would strongly recommend the cottage to others.