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Hill View House

Hill View House

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 22 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.9
Condition
4.9
Location
4.9
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
4.9

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Hill View House is a superb four bedroom luxury modern home with separate self contained annexe in the north of the Cotswolds which can comfortably accommodate 10 guests. The holiday home has a large garden and plenty of off street parking, perfectly suited for larger families or groups of friends. You can also bring up to two dogs with you.

Wonderful

Review submitted on Thu, 04 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
We had a wonderful stay in this house for a bit of a reunion. The rooms were spacious, clean and comfy and the communal spaces great for a group. The garden is amazing, the dogs loved running around and the fire pit by the stream made for a lovely evening. We enjoyed the local walks right on the doorstep and the local pub, it’s a great place to meet in a group and plenty to do in the nearby vicinity. I would definitely come back to this house! Thank you!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 15 days ago
Thank you Phoebe for sharing your review of Hillview. We are delighted to read that you had a wonderful stay at the house, the rooms were spacious, clean and comfy and the communal spaces are great for a group of people. We are pleased to know that the garden is amazing and the fire pit by the stream made for a lovely evening. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

60th birthday week end

Review submitted on Sat, 17 Feb 2024
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
Great stay. Lovely house. Great outdoor space. Sitting by the stream very tranquil and peaceful. Good location for visiting Cotswolds. Cotswolds Distillery a great day out and Draylsford. Local pub very welcoming although busy mainly with food bookings. House had everything you need and more although the Aga style cooker was a bit complicated and slow when catering for 10 people

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 60 days ago
Thank you William for your review of Hill View House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely, well equipped and in a good location to explore the Cotswolds. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Annual friends get together

Review submitted on Wed, 31 Jan 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 property is beautiful and very well equipped. The enormous garden was perfect for the dogs to have a run.
We could not enter the property or the annex on time as it was still being cleaned at 4pm. However the cleaners were very apologetic and the property was spotless when we entered.
A word of warning about the Everhot cooker. We had precooked our meals and they needed to be heated up. However this type of cooker takes over 2 hours to heat, and even longer to get to a high temperature. We think this warning needs to be mentioned up front so that people can turn on the oven as soon as they arrive as it is not a conventional oven. We ended up having to use the oven in the annex to heat to the correct temperature. The kitchen was very well equipped, however the annex kitchen was less so. All the beds were really comfortable, and there was plenty of hot water for showers for a large group. All in all a great place to stay.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswolds replied 78 days ago
Thank you Belinda for sharing your review of Hill View House. We are delighted to know that the property is well equipped and beautiful and the garden was perfect for the dogs to run around in. We will pass you feedback onto the property owners. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Excellent property rural location

Review submitted on Thu, 04 Jan 2024
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
Stayed here as a family of 10 and 1 small dog. Plenty of room and well equipped kitchen. Nice to have a separate lounge from kitchen/family area. Bedrooms were all good as was the one bedroom annex.
Only two downsides check in is quite late and it’s an early checkout.
Annex is away from the main house so if going in the winter and it’s cold and wet be prepared for a walk out in the elements.
Would highly recommend.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





staycotswold replied 106 days ago
Thank you Nita for your recent review of Hill View House. We are pleased to know that this was a good property for your family and dog, as it had plenty of room and was well equipped. We will pass your feedback onto property owner. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Wonderful as per usual

Review submitted on Thu, 26 Oct 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
Beautiful location in a great area and close to a pub...what's not to like! Already booking for next year

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied 175 days ago
Thank you Paul for your review of Hill View House. We are delighted you had a wonderful stay and we hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Great place for a group of friends

Review submitted on Thu, 19 Oct 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 all loved this place. Country walks straight from the door, great local pub within walking distance and convenient for north cotswolds towns and villages. Very well appointed house with comfortable beds, and everything very clean. Booking was easy and communication very efficient. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 182 days ago
Thank you Sue for your review of Hill View House. We are so pleased you loved the property and it was clean. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

Family get together

Review submitted on Sat, 23 Sep 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
Wonderful spacious property in a stunning location. Perfect for a family get together. Would definitely go back.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied 207 days ago
Thank you Lynne for your review of Hill View House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be spacious, perfect for a family get together and in a stunning location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Fabulous

Review submitted on Thu, 06 Jul 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
Hill Top House was amazing. The kitchen was fully stocked with utensils so no need to take anything.
The furnishings were of an excellent standard.
It was a total luxurious stay so much so that I have recommended it to friends and would not hesitate to return. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswolds replied 288 days ago
Thank you Kim for your positive review of Hill View House. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Our 2nd visit.

Review submitted on Thu, 22 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
This is our 2nd visit to Colony House. It’s fabulous. Lovely big bedrooms , well equipped kitchen…….a lovely bright happy feel.
There’s plenty of space indoors and out for both nutty spaniels and our toddlers.
The weather was fantastic , very hot and sunny. There’s no parasol available at the property so we ll be bringing our own next time!
At the bottom of the garden, however, there is a shady spot with a small stream to escape the sun.
We plan to return next yr for more family bonding …
Thank you … we love it.


Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 301 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear you are returning guests and are planning to return next year. We look forward to welcoming you again.

Beautiful House in amazing location

Review submitted on Sat, 10 Jun 2023
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
Loved the house although we felt it could have done with more hoovering, on the website it stated there was a TV in the annex, there wasn’t so that was misleading. Also expected complimentary soap/shower gel/shampoo there wasn’t but soon rectified when rang housekeeper.
On first morning at 6am family was woken up by house alarms going off and consequently every half hour for no apparent reason, it was very unpleasant and scary especially for the 3 small children not to mention the dog, eventually after ringing the housekeeper the problem was resolved but it wasn’t a good start to the holiday.
But saying all that the property was in a wonderful location and very comfortable.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 301 days ago
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely, comfortable and in a wonderful location. We will pass on your feedback about the hoovering to the property manager. We are sorry to hear there was an issue with the house alarm but we are pleased that the property manager was able to resolve this for you. We hope you will be back to stay in the Cotswolds again soon!

Great house in beautiful location

Review submitted on Tue, 23 May 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fabulous house for our group of 8 adults. Great location for exploring the cotswolds.
Lovely walk from the house with amazing views over the rolling hills.
The Wykham Arms is a must - just a short walk up the hill. Beautiful Sunday lunch.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 324 days ago
Thank you for your review Sharon, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Hill View house and hope to welcome you back again the the future.

Gorgeous property in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Tue, 09 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
We had a great stay as 2 families and a couple. The property has been finished and decorated to a very high standard and has everything you need. The kids really enjoyed the huge garden and a pub within 10 minutes walk is a real bonus. We found a couple of nice walks from the house, but there are otherwise plenty in the area a short drive away. We would highly recommend a stay here.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 345 days ago
Thank you Anne for your fantastic review of Hill View House. We are absolutely delighted that you would recommend to stay here and that your family and friends enjoyed the stay. We hope you will return again soon!

A very enjoyable family holiday week

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Apr 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
We had a very enjoyable weeks family holiday in this well eqipped spacious property.
Particularly enjoyed cooking meals for 10 people using the aga, a new experience for us. Enjoyed the large garden and stream.
The weather was typical Easter, sunshine and showers so we made good use of all the facilities.
Our group walked, cycled, visited the local pub for a birthday meal. The local towns and villages were enjoyable.
The only criticism was that there is only one general dustbin which was overflowing on our arrival and there was no sign of the grey plastic food waste bin.
A happy week.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 360 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review on Hill View House. WE are glad you hear you had an enjoyable week and got to make use of all the facilities. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Great Family Weekend At Hill View House

Review submitted on Sat, 11 Mar 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 booked a long weekend at Hill View House for 9 of us to converge for a family get together. The house was roomy, light and spacious with great communal areas for gathering to cook, eat and relax. Fabulous that all bedrooms had their own bath / shower room. We had a small issue on the first night but the housekeeper was responsive and fixed it straight away.
It's also a great location for getting to local sights and pubs. Particularly enjoyed the brewery tour at Hook Norton.
Great place all round.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Anthony for your amazing review of Hill View House. We are delighted that you found the house to be a great place and location. We hope to welcome you back soon!

Beautiful house in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Tue, 08 Nov 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Hill View House is truly stunning. You really feel like you're staying in a home, rather than just a house. It is very well-equipped and the kitchen has pretty much every utensil and gadget you could require. The garden is huge which is perfect for kids and dogs to run around, and plenty of parking at the front for multiple cars.

There were however a few little niggles that meant I did not leave a 5-star review. The welcome book was not left out so we spent a good 30 mins hunting for it. Inside the welcome book it tells you at the everhot (Aga-type oven) is left permanently on - however it was switched off when we arrived (perfectly understandable given current energy costs) but no note left to tell us to switch it on upon arriving. The annoying thing, as we discovered, about these ovens is they take 3.5 hours from cold to heat up to temperature. That meant Friday night dinner was scuppered with 2 hungry kids as we'd come to start cooking around 5:30. Thankfully we realised there was an electric oven in the annexe but that meant us ferrying dinner back and forth from a tiny oven for 10 people... The fridge was also dirty inside when we arrived so we had to give that a good wipe down. The gas lighter to start the fire had no gas in it and there were no matches, so we couldn't have a fire on the first night - we had to go out on Saturday morning to buy some matches and kindling to get it going. The final thing which seemed a bit odd was that the gardener turned up on Saturday morning to do a few hours work in the back garden. Just a bit odd to see someone wandering in the back garden without being told that he'd be there. He was perfectly friendly, but it would have been nice to be told to expect him.

These things all seem like little things, and they were, but just not quite the level of customer service I was expecting for such a beautiful place and for the price we'd paid. If the owners / agents could get these things sorted then I think it would be a perfect getaway.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Annette for your review of Hill View House. We are delighted that you found the property to be stunning, homely and well equipped. We are sorry to hear that you encountered a few issues during your stay, we do ask that guests report any issues during their stay in order to try and give the owner or their property manager a fair opportunity to rectify any issues. A contact telephone number and email address are provided in the welcome email in case of such an event. We have now sent your feedback on to the owner for them to review and implement any appropriate actions for the benefit of future guests. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Loved it

Review submitted on Thu, 15 Sep 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
Perfect house for entertaining or large groups. In the quiet Cotswolds countryside (you need to drive) the location is idyllic, house incredibly well stocked and comfortable! Thank you!!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Anna for your lovely review. We are happy to hear that you had an enjoyable stay at Hill View House and we hope to welcome you back again soon.

Great for family get together. Garden not secure for dogs.

Review submitted on Tue, 30 Aug 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
We spent a lovely bank holiday with our extended family at Hill View House. The set up worked well for our needs, and we enjoyed the large open plan kitchen with bi-fold doors over the extensive garden and view.
Our one struggle was that the garden whilst enclosed, is not secure for dogs and so after ours got onto the road, we then had quite a time keeping an eye on them in the garden which is just so big!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
We’re pleased that you enjoyed your family get together at Hill View House and found the set up worked well for your group, Kirsty. Although we’re sorry to hear about your dog! Whilst the garden is enclosed, the stream at the end of the garden is unfenced and it is suggested that children, infants, and pets are supervised at all times. We’re glad that your dog was okay and that overall you had a great time here.

A wonderful family holiday in Sidford Gower.

Review submitted on Sun, 26 Jun 2022
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
3 generations together for a week. We had a fabulous time. Our party consisted of 8 adults, 2 twelve month old babies and 3 nutty spaniels all of which had a great time.
The lovely house was bright and spacious. Wifi was excellent - my son and his wife were able to WFH.
Large utility room that easily accommodated 3 dog crates where the dogs slept and ate.
We brought 4 bikes with us. The surrounding area was great for cycling.
Unfortunately there was nowhere to store them.
We had lovely hot weather; full sun all day for 5 days. The back of the house is in full sun with absolutely no shade ; a parasol or sun canopy would have been ideal particularly with the little boys. Parasol is on our list to bring next time!
A few more toilet rolls would be good, a couple of tea towels and maybe a dish cloth!
Plan to return next yr as this lovely house ticked most of our boxes.
Sharon, house keeper, was there if we need her.
Thank you

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Nicola for your lovely review on Hill View House, we are delighted the whole family including the dogs enjoyed the house and surrounding area. StayCotswold look forward to welcoming you back.

Lovely Cotswolds Retreat

Review submitted on Tue, 03 May 2022
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Stayed here for a hen do and loved it. Gorgeous house that felt homely but also very special. Customer service was great and Sharon was so helpful. My only comment would be maybe the cleanliness (some rooms/ bathrooms were a bit dusty), but nothing really to fuss about! Also there were very few loo rolls provided which was a bit of a pain as shops weren’t super close!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review Molly. We are pleased to hear you loved your stay and appreciate your feedback. We share with our guests ahead of your stay a small quantity of initial consumables are provided, including loo rolls, however these are not expected to last the stay, however your feedback is certainly taken on board. We look forward to welcoming you to the Cotswolds again soon!

Superb house for an extended family meet up and exploring the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Sat, 23 Apr 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
Hill View House (formerly Colony House) provided a lovely base for our recent family get together. The house is well equipped and everything is done to a very high standard. The grounds are large allowing for lots of outdoor games. A little Wendy house for little ones and a set of swings.
Large sliding doors allow for the dining room and kitchen to connect to the garden and outside patio for outside dining.
The village of Sibford Gower has a pub and shop and post office within walking distance. The food in the Wykham Arms is highly recommended. We did not visit the Blaize Inn Saddles which was only open on a weekend.
There are lots of lovely walks with well kept footpaths. Very friendly people around.
We visited the nearby Hooks Norton brewery with their shire horses. Very interesting tour.
We we only had a 4 day stay but hope to be back to see some more of the Cotswolds.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Linda for your great review on Hill View House, we are thrilled you and your family enjoy all this house has to offer. We hope to see you in the Cotswold's again soon.

Wonderful family half term break

Review submitted on Sat, 26 Feb 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A stunning property with loads of space for the children to play safely outside, we went with my parents and sister and it comfortably housed a party of 7. Great rooms and facilities, we created some cherished memories over our 5 day break. And I’d also highly recommend a brisk walk to the Wickham Arms pub 10-15 mins walk up the hill, they do great lunch and dinner. Located within a short drive of lots of childrens activities, farm shops, we had great days out at Bourton on the Water, Stowe on the Wold and Stratford Upon Avon. Would certainly recommend this for a family break.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for the Wonderful review on Hill View House Simon, we are delighted you had such a great stay with your family. Its the perfect house for a family gathering and to enjoy all the delights the Cotswold's offer. We hope to see you again soon.

Amazing house, beautifully presented and with great service throughout. Fantastic weekend!

Review submitted on Tue, 01 Feb 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
What a fab place to stay at with family and friends. The 8 of us (4 couples) were very comfortable in the beautiful looking house and the 2 dogs loved the incredible garden. Went on some great walks around the area and always looked forward to returning for a few drinks and fun games (plenty of these at the house itself). Home cooked most of the time whilst there and then went to the local pub up the road for one evening which was also amazing. Will be back later in the year!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for this fantastic review Stuart. We're pleased your group had a wonderful stay at the property and very much look forward to welcoming you back again later this year!