Guests say
Eastnor Cottage in Moreton-in-Marsh offers a charming stay with its large kitchen, sun terrace, and cosy log burner. Its convenient location is appreciated by guests, with easy access to local shops and the Cotswolds' attractions. While some guests have concerns about cleanliness and maintenance, the property's character and thoughtful touches, such as festive decorations, contribute to a pleasant experience.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with several guests praising the property's tidiness, while others report issues with dog hair, odours, and general cleanliness. The property seems to have been addressed in some cases following feedback.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to shops, restaurants, and the train station. Its position in the Cotswolds makes it an ideal base for exploring the area, despite some concerns about parking and being situated on a busy road.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the living spaces cosy, although there are comments about some furniture being uncomfortable and the property potentially being unsuitable for more than four adults due to space constraints.
The property boasts a well-equipped kitchen and dining area, with a special mention of the Aga cooker. However, there are reports of maintenance issues such as mould, temperamental showers, and concerns about the safety of the stairs and outdoor areas.
While some guests mention thoughtful touches like Christmas decorations, there is insufficient information to determine if such gestures are consistent or to assess the overall thoughtfulness of the hosts. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Nestled in the centre of the popular market town of Moreton-in-Marsh, Eastnor is a wonderful 17th century cottage with an abundance of character features, set over three floors, and boasting a fabulous roof terrace, it is the ideal base for a family or group of friends looking to explore the many lovely towns and villages of the Cotswolds.
Enter into the small entrance hall, which leads into the impressive sitting room, complete with exposed stone walls, flagstone flooring and wonderful beamed ceiling, providing a warm space for you and your loved ones to relax of an evening, as the woodburning stove warms the whole room. A sweet oak window seat sits beneath the window which is concealed by a privacy curtain, where you can get lost amongst the pages of a compelling novel from the selection on offer.
A beautiful stone archway leads you into the snug, where you can watch a film on the Smart TV with Netflix access, as you put your feet up on the upholstered footstool and pouffe whilst the glow from the woodburning stove gently lights and warms the room.
The large kitchen/diner is wonderful space for entertaining your guests, where you can make use of the AGA in winter months to cook delicious meals, before gathering around the wooden dining table and popping open a bottle of bubbly to toast to a great holiday that lies ahead. Cleaning up is made easy with help from the dishwasher!
Conveniently completing the ground-floor is a cloakroom, with a basin and WC.
Tuck the children into the bunk beds, before heading to either of the king-size rooms, one on the first-floor (zip/link, can be twin on request) and one on the second-floor, both with elegant furnishings and ample storage space.
In the morning, enjoy an invigorating rinse in the family bathroom on the first-floor which has a beautiful ornate stained-glass window and lovely painted wooden flooring.
A small enclosed courtyard with artificial grass and a large gas barbecue sits outside the kitchen, with a metal spiral staircase leading up to the roof terrace with rattan furniture, which is also accessible from the bunk bed room, which enjoys views across the rooftops to the Queen Victoria Gardens.
Eastnor is a short walk away from the heart of the famous Cotswold market town of Moreton-in-Marsh, where you can enjoy a wonderful breakfast at The Cotswold Tea Room, before heading over to Cotswold Falconry Centre to discover the range of falcons, eagles, owls and other birds of prey, and finish off your day with a tipple and meal at The Black Bear Inn.
The thriving high street straddles the ancient Fosse Way, and has many fine examples of 17th and 18th century Cotswold stone buildings, making Moreton a lovely place to walk around and explore, and if you're an avid walker, Sezincote House and Bourton-on-the-Hill 7.7-kilometre loop trail located near Moreton-in-Marsh, features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels, where you can stop off in Bourton-on-the-Hill for a walk around the Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre that is a 56-acre, dog-friendly garden with beautiful trees and shrubs from around the world.
Well known tourist destination, Stratford-upon-Avon, is just a short car journey away and is the 16th century birthplace of William Shakespeare, where you can visit an array of attractions including Magic Alley, Stratford Butterfly Farm and The MAD Museum, and finish off with a lovely dinner at one of the many restaurants in Stratford-upon-Avon
For a wonderful stay, surrounded by countryside yet close to amenities, choose Eastnor!
The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh lies on the Fosse Way Roman Road in the northern Cotswolds and boasts many elegant 18th century buildings, which are home to traditional inns, serving real ales and home-cooked food, tea rooms, restaurants and individual shops to suit all tastes. It also boasts it's own train station and lies on the intersection of the Paddington rail line from London. The town hosts the Moreton-In-Marsh Show, one of the UK's largest one-day agricultural shows, as well as the Moreton Beer Festival, an annual French Market, and a large outdoor market every Tuesday. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of the town, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way, Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close by. Less than five miles away is Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly farmers' market. Close by is Bourton-on-the-Water, which is known as the Venice of the Cotswolds as the River Windrush runs through the centre. It lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of the most popular Cotswold villages. Also within reach is the spa town of Cheltenham. This town boasts an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, and is famous for its horseracing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within driving distance. A convenient base for exploring the Cotswolds and the wider area.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x child’s bunk bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Snug with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with 2 x woodburning stoves.
AGA, gas hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee maker, hairdryer, fireguard.
Smart TV with Apple TV and Netflix, DAB radio, smart speaker, WiFi, selection of board games and books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
" Please note an initial supply of logs & kindling is provided for the property between October until end of March; additional log supplies can be purchased locally.".
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, high chair and stairgate available on request.
Free roadside parking.
Small enclosed courtyard garden with gas barbecue and enclosed roof terrace with furniture.The cushions for the outdoor furniture is located in the wooden box outside the kitchen.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Cotswold Motoring Museum
Reviews (35)
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Thomasina
The shower was temperamental and there was mould all inside the shower. The bedsheets were damp. Downstairs in the cupboard all the dishes , pans etc were dirty and grimey. We have pictures. Location was great! Overall could be a great property with a good clean and more TLC and attention to detail. Would say itâs only big enough for 4 people maximum.
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Jennifer
The cottage is a very comfortable space with all you need for a weekend away. There are also lots of great walks on the doorstep. Chloe and Mitch were wonderful hosts and gave great advice on places to eat and things to do! We will definitely be back
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Joanna
! The overall housekeeping and maintenance of the property was horrendous. The decking and outside area was disgusting and nothing like the photos. Huge holes in the outside furniture so was unusable. The bathroom is covered in mould around the bath area. And the entire house smelt musty and damp when we arrived and took days for us to get rid of it. On arrival the house felt dirty and we had to go and spend time and money buying cleaning products to make us feel relaxed. Mouldy food left in the cupboards and the BBQ was covered in grease and mould so was unusable. We had a stove and a microwave only to use for a weeks holiday and ended up having to call for instructions on how to use the Aga as the BBQ was vile. Which meant the kitchen was boiling all week. No communication from the owner and horrendous customer service from Sykes Holiday following our multiple phone callls while we were away asking for help. Please do not waste your money and use another holiday company!!