Guests say
Manor View is a quaint and characterful cottage appreciated for its quiet rural setting and proximity to Rutland Water. Guests have praised the well-equipped kitchen, cosy atmosphere, and secure gardens. While some found the cottage to be a peaceful retreat with comfortable beds and local amenities, others noted areas for improvement in maintenance and furnishings.
The cottage received mixed feedback on cleanliness. Some guests found it clean and well-maintained, while others reported issues with dirty kitchen equipment and a persistent smell. The presence of a new cleaner suggests efforts to address these concerns.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity and proximity to local attractions like Rutland Water. The village setting is appreciated, although parking challenges during school times have been noted.
Guests have enjoyed the cosy and comfortable aspects of the cottage, but some found the beds and sofas to be less comfortable. The heating system received mixed reviews, with some guests finding it difficult to maintain a comfortable temperature.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and secure gardens. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as plumbing problems, TV reception, and the need for more bathroom facilities, which affects the score.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the management towards the guests, hence the score cannot be determined.
About this property
This wonderful, character cottage resides in the rural village of North Luffenham, 1.5 miles from the pretty village of Edith Weston. Well furnished with plenty of character touches, this property is perfect for families looking to a relaxing break, with the picturesque county of Rutland to explore. Resting down a quiet street and accessed via a narrow pathway, the property sits in a secluded location, with a courtyard to the front and a lawned garden at the rear. Rustle up a sumptuous feast in the well-equipped kitchen, whilst the dining area offers ample seating for all to enjoy a sit down meal over a well-deserved glass of wine. Spend your down time in the delightful sitting room, where you can sink into the plush, corner sofas whilst the warmth of the fire keeps you cosy. Heading upstairs to the first floor is a choice of three bedrooms, consisting of a double, twin and single bedded, served by a spacious bathroom. At the rear of the cottage is a pretty garden whilst to the front is a courtyard area with seating, suitable for enjoying a pleasant evening of alfresco dining in the sun. The property benefits a tranquil, quiet village location, and is within close proximity to several towns that are well worth visiting. Your closest amenities can be found in the pretty village of Edith Weston, including a village shop, post office and a traditional pub. Visit the nearby market town of Oakham, home to several attractive buildings, a fascinating history museum, castle and church, as well as a good choice of shops and eateries. The beautiful, Rutland Water is 11 miles away and a must-visit for any outdoor enthusiast, covering 4,200 acres of open countryside with plenty of walking, cycling, fishing and watersport opportunity. Manor View is the perfect home to get away from it all and relax in the undisturbed countryside, while still being close to the some of the most popular locations in the East Midlands.
The village of Edith Weston stands on the south shore of Rutland Water. The unusual name recalls the history of the village, which was given by Edward the Confessor to his queen, Edith. The village has a shop, pub and Post Office. Further afield are the towns of Stamford and Oakham, offering a good choice of amenities including many independent shops, high-street retailers and quality eateries. Plenty of walking and cycling opportunities can be enjoyed throughout the area, particularly on the beautiful Rutland Water Nature Reserve.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room double sofa bed, corner sofa and gas fire.
Gas central heating with gas fire.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, washing machine, TV with BT and DVD player, WiFi, a selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels in rent.
Unrestricted street parking close by.
Enclosed front courtyard with seating.
Enclosed rear lawned garden.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £75.00.
Reviews (30)
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Julia
Good for the dog too with space front and rear. Shame the parking isn't nearer for packing and unpacking. Would stay again if visiting the area.
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Jean-pierre
Well appointed house with 2 private gardens.Easy to park the car.Wonderful aera to visit I would recommend it to anyone
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George
On arrival we noticed a laundry bag next to washing machine that contained dirty laundry from a previous occupant, dishwasher was completely full of half washed dishes and pans, grill pan missing from oven & unwashed frying pan in kitchen cupboard. Furthermore there was no TV remote control and batteries were flat in BT box. After sometime we managed to locate a manual button to switch on TV and next day purchase replacement batteries for BT box. Reported everything to Sykes & owners. On third day owners replaced TV remote. Owners did offer to come back and clean kitchen but we had already done it ourselves. It was the finer points mentioned that let the holiday down, owner said it was a new cleaner and previously users must have removed TV remote.