8/10 Good
Leslyn S.
16 Jan 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
More pluses than minuses
This was our third stay at this charming, well located cottage. It is full of character with its beams, lovely working (gas) fireplace, extra half bathroom en-suite, large master bedroom, comfortable 2nd bedroom on top floor with a lovely view, good heating system, bright family bathroom and plenty of hot water for a large bathtub. The management was Johnny on the spot at replacing a very old, rusty non-working toaster…we have always found the management responsive and have been appreciative of that.
All of this being said, there were dust bunnies the size of small rabbits, the bathroom floor was dirty, along with the window shelf, a film of dust covered many items and the floors, the shower flow was weak with only lukewarm water, the living room furniture has seen better days and the once well stocked kitchen with dishes, bowls, implements and pans looks like it has slowly been raided over the years and items not replaced. We have always found holiday lets in the UK to be immaculate, so to find one of our favorite holiday cottages a bit worn and dusty was disappointing. Yet, we do love this historical, cozy cottage and the location is superb, Woodstock and its shops, pubs and restaurants are very good and its shopkeepers are cordial and helpful. And the hop, skip and jump access to Blenheim…literally priceless. Happy memories have been made here at Brown’s Lane.
Leslyn S.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022