A few minor issues other wise all goodDifficult access road , hill very slipperyLeak in lounge above window.Kitchen drawer handle falls off Leak under sink in kitchen
I booked your property for a very special birthday weekend after a lot of research and consideration. Although the property was at the top end of our budget, the photos and description appealed as a luxury venue offering top quality comfort.The location is undoubtedly first class. The house is magnificent but the upkeep, maintenance and presentation of the property and gardens leaves a lot to be desired*the outside eating area under the pergola had obviously not been cleaned for some time. At the outset of our visit on Friday, we had to purchase cleaning products and set about giving the table and chairs a thorough clean before we could enjoy eating outside*the plumbing system needs urgent attention. Each time we turned the cold water on the pipe reverberated noisily. This happened with any usage of cold water, toilets and even the water dispenser in the American fridge. We were all affected by the noise the pipes created after flushing toilets during the night*the ice maker within the American fridge packed up on day one and we were without ice over a very warm weekend. It appeared to be working again at the end of our stay but did cause some frustration for Saturday and Sunday*we were unable to switch off the downstairs bathroom light and this bathroom has no key for the lock* the drawers in the smallest double bedroom had collapsed*apart from the master ensuite bedroom there were no mirrors or waste bins in any of the other three bedrooms
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and made good use of the surrounding areas, the house is beautiful and full of character, very clean and everything that one could need provided for. Unfortunately we were not happy about the state of the outside area , the furniture was dirty and weeds growing in abundance through the cracked paving slabs , all of the plants in pots are dead ! We would have liked to spend some time sitting in the garden admiring the amazing views but were unable to do so as the area was not inviting, I wonder if the owners are aware of the situation.
The property's kitchen was extremely well equipped and there were even vases available for flowers so it was really home from home, it had everything . Beds super comfortable and white company toiletries a really nice touch. Great house and would return.
a beautiful property! plenty of room to spread out, yet cosy at the same time. The views are to die for, and we got to see badgers and deer!My only advice us for people who like complete darkness whilst sleeping: the blinds are not blockout blinds, so it is worth bringing an eye mask.
We chose this property for its size and location for a 3 day Christmas break and it did not disappoint. Even though the weather was lousy you could see out to the valley due to the high position of the house and Iâm sure this outlook is even more stunning in the Summer months.
Had a wonderful stay - communication with Poppy and the property were top notch, and made for a relaxing, long weekend stay. The property is even better than the photos, private, and the highlight is the living room with large windows letting in sun and the surrounding English countryside.
Lovely big house amazing views loved the white company toiletries lovely and warm lovely bedding
Very very steep narrow road to property be warned!
Windows could do with a good clean! cob webs and some dust around the house light bulbs out if all these things was addressed would be fabulous
We stayed three nights for a family wedding locally. The house was spacious downstairs which was a plus due to the weather as it was very stormy and cloudy and foggy!
The house had everything we needed lovely terraces which we would have loved to use if only the rain had stopped! The bedrooms needed a mirror in each room to help the female guests in their getting ready. But overall a lovely house!
Fab house with everything we could possibly need. Amazing views and gardens, absolutely brilliant time had for our joint 60th get together. Great communication with Poppy & the app was very helpful. Would highly recommend and would love to visit again one day, thank you
Just had 4 nights at this lovely house with my 3 siblings and partners. All of us 70 or over. The house was perfect. We loved the big sitting room and dining area looking out onto the terrace and hills beyond. The terrace was great for breakfast and afternoon tea.
We had plenty of space to be together or apart and the furnishings were tasteful and comfortable .
Great position with lovely views. It was perfect for our family gathering with plenty of space.
Really good communication with the owner.
The approach is incredibly steep it was much better arriving from the top of the hill downwards.
Great outside space would be lovely in the summer.
Had an excellent time staying at The Woodlands as a family celebrating a big birthday. The property/garden was great, with lovely views from the front. The location was good for both short and long walks, although extremely hilly. Poppy was really communicative from the time of booking right through to the end of our stay. A beautiful home that did not disappoint. Excellent facilities, quality linen, clean and extremely comfortable. Plenty of space for 6 adults and 3 children under 3 years old. Overall we had a wonderful stay and wouldnât hesitate to recommend it to others.
Stayed at the Woodlands for a long weekend for my wife's and my 60th birthdays. Absolutely fantastic stay from beginning to end. Loved the place so much we did not want to leave. The host, Poppy, was very easy to communicate with and was very flexible regarding check in & out. Will be back to this little (big) gem.
We loved our stay, the garden area and view from the lounge made it so special. The welcome hamper was a lovely addition and great communication with the owner. There were just a few small things that would have made our stay even better having experienced it with 4 other girls - the upstairs landing really needs a rug. If anyone needed to leave their room, the whole house woke up with the squeaking floor. We all started to move like a ninjas! Also the rooms could really do with mirrors, especially with so many of us getting ready at the same time. Also, plug sockets by the side tables for charging phones and space for a drink on side table are little things that make a difference (the table light takes up a lot of space). These are small things but worth mentioning if it helps future groups have an even more fabulous time.
My family of 4 adults enjoyed our stay here. Poppy was really helpful and good at communicating and kindly provided hypoallergenic bedding for the two of us that have feather allergies.
We enjoyed the outside seating and inside facilities and it had everything we needed for a pleasurable stay.
An incredible holiday home - it really is as good as the photos - perhaps better! Peaceful, clean, cosy yes spacious. Poppy is a very communicative and gracious host.
Thank you!
We stayed for a long weekend to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday. The property was perfect for the occasion with enough space for the family to get together or spread out as appropriate. The facilities were excellent, although as the weather was kind we mostly used the terrace and barbecue area.
Lovely stay in beautiful house with a view.
Many places to sit and enjoy the outdoors.
On a very steep hill with very badly maintained lane ,called dark lane , which was the only downside.
Poppy was very informative and helpful.
Very quick to answer any queries.
Thank you for an amazing time with family.