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Whippet Cottage

Whippet Cottage

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 22 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.9
Condition
4.9
Location
4.9
Value
4.5
Customer
Service
4.7

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Whippet Cottage is a cosy retreat in the historic village of Bretforton, close to the Cotswold Way making it ideal for walking and cycling holidays. This mews-style cottage sleeps four guests in two bedrooms and is perfect for two couples travelling together. There’s a spacious living room warmed by a wood burner and a superb conservatory-style sunroom, perfect for lazy sunny afternoons, with bifold doors which open completely to the enclosed courtyard garden at the rear, bringing the outside in.

Lovely cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 31 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
The cottage is exactly as described and shown in the description. It is very clean, cosy and homely.



Very comfortable stay

Review submitted on Mon, 11 Nov 2024
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Our second visit to this property which suited our requirements for a short stay.
A well furnished and comfortable stay with a more than adequate inventory situated near to two Cotswold hotspots of Broadway and Chipping Camden.
Thank you



Wonderful Cosy Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 22 Oct 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
Whippet Cottage was both well equipped, particularly liked Hi Fi in lounge. Kitchen facilities excellent for whatever cooking wish to do. House also very comfortable, Conservatory worthy of note as lovely sun trap even in autumn with very comfy sofas. House maintained to high standard, with everything clean and in good condition. House located in lovely private courtyard of similar properties, with lovely community garden. Also less than 10 mins walk from Fleece Inn a lovely pub cannot recommend highly enough. All made for a very relaxing weekend away . Will certainly be returning.



Short relaxing break

Review submitted on Tue, 15 Oct 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A lovely cottage in great location. Worth a trip to the Fleece Inn nearby. Then return for cosy relax in front of fire.



Lovely place

Review submitted on Tue, 08 Oct 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
Whippet cottage was perfect for what we needed for the weekend and very clean and comfortable. We'd definitely stay again.
10am felt a bit to early for checkout though..... Especially with a 4pm check in.
And the door for the small bedroom was sticking very badly.... I'm sure that'd be easy to sort though




Bolthole Retreats replied 84 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Whippet Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We can confirm that 10 am is a standard time for checkout across all holiday properties in the Cotswolds and the owner has let us know that the bedroom door has now been fixed. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds again soon.

A lovely break.

Review submitted on Mon, 30 Sep 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 had a very comfortable stay in this lovely cottage in a convenient location for us.

Everything came up to our expectations, thank you.



A lovely place to stay

Review submitted on Thu, 26 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
The cottage was beautifully clean and tidy on arrival. There is a lot of equipment available in the kitchen and the facilities are very helpful with everything you could need for a stay away from home. It also has a lot of spaces to hang out in with the conservatory.
The location is very handy for day trips out and having a private parking space is fantastic.
The only thing I would question is that we followed the directions for contacting the housekeeper, from the details given in the Visitor Information book in the lounge, and never heard anything back - do these details need updating?



Bolthole Retreats replied 97 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Whippet Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We are sorry that you were unable to get hold of the housekeeper and we will check the details in the property.

Whippet Cottage - September 2024

Review submitted on Wed, 25 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
We had a wonderful stay at Whippet Cottage. The cottage was very comfortable with the added bonus of the lovely conservatory. It’s location was perfect within walking distance of the fantastic Fleece Inn and the village shop. We would definitely recommend this property and would love to stay again.



A comfortable, well-equipped and well located cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 01 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
I stayed with a friend for a short break. Whippet Cottage proved to be ideal. There is plenty of space, and the large conservatory is ideal for relaxing. The kitchen is very well equipped. The beds are extremely comfortable, albeit the second bedroom is a little cramped for space. There is plenty of parking (we had two cars). Although the development is off the main road, there is no traffic noise at all, indeed we found it very peaceful. Bretforton is a lovely village with a useful shop and the Fleece Inn, which is a hub of activity and good drink and food. There are lots of lovely places to visit within 30 minutes or so. We got as far as Tewkesbury to see the outstanding Abbey, as well as the usual Cotswold villages and National Trust properties. Anyone who likes gardens should go not only to the famous Hidcote, but also to the lesser known Kiftsgate Court next door, which is absolutely gorgeous.



Bolthole Retreats replied 121 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Whippet Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read your feedback regarding the second bedroom. On our website listing, we have photos, a floor plan and a 3D tour available which all show the size of this bedroom. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

Beautiful cottage in lovely location for touring the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Wed, 24 Jul 2024
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
This was our first visit to the Cotswolds and we would definitely return to Whippet Cottage as it was an excellent base for exploring, and a lovely retreat to come home to in the evening. Everything about the cottage was perfect from the spacy but cosy feel, the storage space in both bedrooms, the well equipped kitchen and the fabulous conservatory where we spent most of our time.
The village of Bretforton itself is quiet and quaint and the local pub, The Fleece Inn , is just amazing and well worth a visit or two!! for the lovely ambience, great food and selection of real cask ales.
Other places that may be of interest to those not familiar with the area are Broadway and the tower for amazing views of the surrounding countryside, Batsford Arboretum (dogs on lead welcome), Cirencester and the little village of Blockley. There are so many other places still to explore though.
Our thanks to the owners for keeping Whippet Cottage so clean and comfortable and exactly how the accommodation looked in the images on the website. The only small negative is that a small supply of tea would be welcome as we have found this to be the norm with all cottages we have stayed in previously ( and indicated in one of the cottage images as part of a welcome basket) - after a 7 hour journey we had to make a dash to the local supermarket as it was closing at 4pm for the euro final.



Bolthole Retreats replied 162 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Whippet Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and liked the location. We have shared your feedback with the owner who has taken these point raised regarding tea bags on board, and this will be looked into.

Lovely Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 16 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 lovely stay at Whippet Cottage which is modern, cosy and exceptionally well equipped. It was a real home from home.



Beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean with everything you need

Review submitted on Tue, 04 Jun 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
Stayed in this beautiful cottage for three nights to visit the Midlands Air Show at Ragley Hall. It was spotlessly clean and well presented with everything you need for your stay. There was milk in the fridge and a welcome cake (although I am unable to comment on whether it was good or not as I have a nut allergy and it was coffee and walnut - my husband quite liked it though!). There is plenty of room with a bright conservatory overlooking a well kept enclosed small garden.

It is well situated for easy access to the major roads whilst being in a quiet village location. We ate our evening meals in the local Fleece Inn, which was only a five minute walk away, providing good typical pub food.

We had a lovely stay in this cottage and would definitely come back again in the future.

Highly recommended.



Home away from home

Review submitted on Wed, 29 May 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A delightful home well positioned for our visit, with all the necessary home comforts.
We will be back!




Excellent cottage with good parking and nice grounds

Review submitted on Sun, 19 May 2024
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
An extremely pleasant stay in a well equipped cottage in quiet location just off the Main Street. Interesting friendly village, well stocked community shop and quaint pub which served us an excellent Sunday lunch. Plenty of local footpaths with pretty riverside walks in Evesham 4 miles away.



A lovely dog-friendly cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 07 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 had a great stay at Whippet Cottage with our two whippets. The house was really well equipped and the communal garden was lovely. The beds were comfy and the conservatory was a great space for a family meet-up. Bretforton village is really sweet and the Fleece Inn is cosy and welcoming. We loved walking the dogs around the village - especially seeing the alpacas!



Brief break in Bretforton.

Review submitted on Tue, 26 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
We spent two nights at Whippet Cottage and really enjoyed it. Very spacious and comfortable and well equipped. The Conservatory is a lovely space. Everything very clean.
The village of Bretforton is also lovely with a great Community Shop and good pub.



Lovely cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 24 Mar 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Cottage ,clean ,comfortable ,well equipped and goodies left were lovely.
Location excellent Fleece pub highly recommended real ales and lovely food and community shop a real gem.




Excellently furnished property with everything needed for a very enjoyable stay.

Review submitted on Wed, 20 Dec 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Excellently furnished property with everything needed for a very enjoyable stay. Appreciated the cake and teas/coffees/milk provided as well as blankets and bowl for the dog. would defiietly recommend the property to others.



A lovely stay

Review submitted on Thu, 26 Oct 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Whippet Cottage. Very comfortable accommodation and clean. The cottage is well equipped and furnished to a food standard. Beds were comfortable. Cottage was clean. Just a couple of stains on pillow cases. The bathroom and kitchen were nicely fitted. Only issues were that the sink in the bathroom drains very poorly. This does need addressing as dirty stagnant water sitting there is not good.
Nice to have the option of the fire.
Excellent location for travelling in the car and for the local Fleece Inn which serves excellent food.
Overall we very much enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others.



Nicely Surprised

Review submitted on Sun, 26 Feb 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
Booked a two day stay at very short notice with out our usual research but was really pleasantly surprised at the quality of this property. Very spacious and easily accommodated the four of us. It was nicely located to explore the Cotswolds and had The Fleece Inn located at a walkable distance serving great food. It seemed busy all the time so booking advisable. All in all a great stay and will definitely hope to revisit Whippet Cottage when we can



Very secluded place

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Jul 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A very relaxing
place and would go back plenty placed to visit and do , lovley out door area and good parking too..



Quiet location with local facilities

Review submitted on Fri, 08 Jul 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
Very comfortable home from home with the benefit of a lovely conservatory and parking with a quiet communal garden, as well as friendly neighbours. Many additional benefits with 2 TVs, a TV recorder and 2 bathrooms. The downstairs shower room is quite cramped, mainly due to a lovely large shower, but the upstairs bathroom is fine. The only additions we would provide are a couple of pint beer glasses and more importantly a "proper" ironing board. Thanks for the welcoming pack and the provision of basic supplies. The ginger biscuits were lovely!
Away from the house, the local community store was really useful (great ice cream!) and the local 15th century pub The Fleece Inn provides good food and outdoor covered tables (21 and 22), and is just a pleasant 10 minute walk away.
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our fortnight and look forward to returning again in the future.