Guests say
The Hovel is a beautifully converted cottage offering a peaceful rural retreat surrounded by fields and sheep. Guests consistently praise its immaculate cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. The setting is tranquil yet conveniently located for exploring local attractions, with a welcoming atmosphere and thoughtful touches from the hosts. Many guests appreciated the welcome packs and gifts, though these are not guaranteed. The property is ideal for couples seeking relaxation and countryside charm, with easy access to local pubs, walks, and places of interest. Overall, guests found their stays highly enjoyable and memorable.
Cleanliness is repeatedly highlighted as exceptional, with numerous guests describing the property as spotless, immaculate, and scrupulously clean.
The rural location is widely praised for its peace, beautiful views, and proximity to local attractions and amenities. A few guests noted the property can be tricky to find initially, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
Guests consistently mention the comfort of the bed, quality furnishings, and the cosy, relaxing atmosphere. The property is described as warm, inviting, and perfect for a restful stay.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with everything needed for a comfortable stay, including a well-appointed kitchen, good shower, and thoughtful extras like games and information folders. Maintenance is praised, with prompt attention to minor issues.
Many guests appreciated welcome packs, gifts, and personal touches from the hosts, though it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay. Hosts are described as attentive and helpful.
About this property
A stay in the country at it’s best, surrounded by sheep and rolling countryside, it’s a real getaway from it all.. 3 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Underfloor air source heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Front courtyard. Private parking for 2 cars. Electric car charging point. Please note: There are 3 steps in the garden. No smoking.. A perfect place to relax and unwind in luxury accommodation. The Hovel, once used as a shelter for the sheep in the surrounding fields, is now a stunning retreat for two. This barn conversion (completed in 2021) enjoys exposed beams, high ceilings and high-quality fixtures and fittings. The open plan kitchen, dining and living area has been thoughtfully designed and features a beautiful full-length window down one side and is well equipped with everything you need during your stay.
Step up to the patio where you can really enjoy the far-reaching views of the Burton Dassett Hills and surrounding countryside with the sheep keeping you company, and with the lambs bouncing around the fields in spring. The village of Fenny Compton is just a short walk away and is a bustling village community with 2 pubs and a village shop. Sandwiched between the beautiful Burton Dassett Hills, the perfect country park for walks, flying a kite or eating a picnic whilst admiring the views of rolling hills and open countryside and Oxford Canal where you can enjoy watching the narrowboats sail by and lovely walks along the tow path. Located close to both the market town of Banbury and Royal Leamington Spa where you can visit the many high street and independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
The National Trust property of Farnborough Hall is just over 2 1/2 miles away and opens a couple of days a week during the summer months. Approximately a 10-minute drive will take you to the edge of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and meandering through the country roads, you’ll soon see why. Approximately half an hours’ drive will take you to either Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick with its famous castle, Bicester Village, famous for its shopping village, the Cotswold towns of Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold or Woodstock, home to Blenheim Palace.
Free WiFi
Reviews (41)
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Confirmed Guest
This is the second time we've stayed here and had a wonderful week exploring Warwickshire. The accommodation is excellent and extremely comfortable and very clean.
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Daniel Gagnon
Great little cottage, we loved being surrounded by the nosey sheep ha. It was a perfect location for the places we wanted to visit
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Caroline
Very comfortable, only sheep as neighbours. All equipment provided for cooking, comfy sofa and bed, great pillows, garden table and chairs to enable you to enjoy the view to the hills.