Sleeps 20 Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Alima - Verified booking

  The property is beautiful from the outside in terms of the building and the countryside and the owner seemed nice.

  However we were 20 plus people and found it hard to be together as there were 2 separate houses so the living rooms could only accommodate 10 people each. The dining room was big enough for everyone but too narrow to move around in. Anyone could not get out if others were sitting on the benches. The 2 small kitchens were such that anyone passing by would be an obstruction for the kitchen users due to the smallness of the kitchens. We had to distribute items over 2 fridges and kitchens. Extra items had to be placed in the freezer in the games room outside which has items in it already. The saucepans were difficult to cook in due to their thinness and burning our food. The grill gave off such a bad smell that couldn't be used. General cleanliness was low. There were cobwebs and the handwashes were diluted with water. The toilet seat in one bathroom was loose and a shared ensuite bathroom had no lock in it. In one side, 8 people shared one bathroom. The games room is in a bad condition with 2 less balls in the Poole table and the cue ends were not fully in tact. The table tennis bats had the material torn off and the table looked battered though could be used. The kids enjoyed the swing hanging off the trees though. The grounds were too narrow for football games or Frisbee without the items going into the bushes, but ok to sit out in.

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• Adrienne - Verified booking

  On behalf of the whole family who stayed at Durnstone Cottage this weekend, I am pleased to say that we all enjoyed our stay.

  The space of the two living rooms kitchens and best of all the communal dining area, was a lovely place to socialise and spend time with the family. We did not have to bring any kitchen appliances of our own, nor any pillows or towels. They were all supplied for us from all the plates we needed to the toasters and urn. The amount of space provided in the cottage allowed someone to find a place of their own for some time alone if they ever needed space.The games room was popular among children and adults alike, a much go-to place for heaps of fun, as well as the sandpit and swing! It was a pleasant area to go walk the dog in and there were no disturbances. Overall, it was a spectacular place for a family reunion - Phoebe, age 11 (:

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• Abigail - Verified booking

  Great house and location for a big family get togther Review Our extended family and friends, aged 8 to 80 really enjoyed our weekend in Durstone cottage.

  It's a lovely, quiet, remote setting, but with village and bigger towns nearby. We filled the house, everyone got a bed, some with en-suite. The 2 living rooms & kitchens were really handy for such a large group. The wood burning fires were lovely, and Sarah the host was great at providing additional wood. The dining room annex fitted us all in, but a bit of a squeeze to move around. The games was great, if a little chilly, much appreciated by the teenagers (and those who wished they were!). It's a great, comfortable place where you can relax without worrying about the host "inspecting with a fine tooth comb"! We even got a thank you from Sarah for how clean we left it.

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• Gillian - Verified booking

  Sarah the owner gave us a warm welcome.

  The cottages were beautifully clean and comfortable and we were impressed by the new spacious kitchen. Small maintenance problems arising during our stay were dealt with immediately. I would recommend the property for a large family gathering with ages ranging from 0 to pensioners, including four under fives. There were several places to visit within easy reach for young families, great walking and running routes from the house with superb views, plus the Malverns and Hereford not too far away. We all enjoyed a lovely week at Durstone.

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• Lynne - Verified booking

  The cottage was booked for a surprise family birthday .

  Guest ages ranged from 4 to 69 , comprising of youngsters, teenagers and adults. Two kitchens enabled breakfast to be served to everyone at the same time. Two lounges meant the "oldies" could have some time away from the youngsters in comfort.. The games room was well equipped and a big hit. The cottage contained everything you could possibly want, from the fresh bed linen and towels to plenty of comfortable seating. The cottage was as warm as toast which was very appreciated at this time of year.

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