C and D
On Sunday, 24 Mar 2024
Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. Everything you can think of catered for, comfy beds, large towels, fine crockery etc. Excellent restoration, well recorded, what it doesn,t show is the thought and foresight to achieve what we see today so tastefully decorated. Well done Des and Kathryn, 3 years culminating in an excellent and sympathetic restoration.
The A Family, Southampton/Whitchurch/Nottingham
On Wednesday, 14 Feb 2024
A great cottage to celebrate our daughter's 30th birthday. Thank you so much, would definately recommend it. It has all the comforts you could wish for especially the beds.
N M J T and Ben the Lurcher, Surrey
On Wednesday, 03 Jan 2024
A very big thank you to Neil and Maria for inviting us away with them for the New Year to this very beautiful thatched cottage. Thank you for a warm and cosy stay and relaxing few days, lots of lovely log fires and great company. Travelled to Lyme Regis (worth a visit) and also enjoyed a great meal at The Haymaker Inn (1 mile) down the road and dog friendly. Thank you to the housekeeper for your warm welcome and welcome package and a very Happy New Year to you all x.
The B Family + Milo the dog, Runcorn
On Saturday, 06 Jul 2019
Thank you for a lovely stay in this wonderful cottage. Both inside and outside the property bis stunning. Everything we needed for a relaxing break. Great weather too! Lovely coastal towns and beaches within a comfortable drive.
LQ, Coventry
On Sunday, 30 Jun 2019
A haven of peace and tranquility with harmonious bird song, church bells and the distany braying of a local donkey. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house. Many Thanks to Kelly x
The D Family, Pembroke
On Wednesday, 26 Jun 2019
Heaven. We didn't want to leave! A fabulous few days enjoying beautiful Somerset sun. Excellent facilities and lovely & clean.
S & B, Bedfordshire and MA, Kuala Lumpur
On Tuesday, 11 Jun 2019
A very comfortable retreat from the atrocious weather!!
B Family, Wakefield and M Family, Kent
On Friday, 07 Jun 2019
Beautiful cottage with greatattention to detail. Fantastic open fire. Very friendly locals. Nice walks from the door with great views. Harvey loved the dog treats. Thank you very much.
The S Family, Shropshire
On Saturday, 25 May 2019
A wonderful week at Smithycroft. The cottage felt like a home from home. Thank you!
R & S - Nottinghamshire
On Friday, 17 May 2019
Fantastic sympathetic restoration with all comforts, stylishly selected. Cannot fault it! We've had an amazing 6 days of celebrations. Loved it all. Instantly felt at home, so loathed to leave here. Thanks so much.
S & C - South Warwickshire
On Wednesday, 01 May 2019
Classic Rural Retreat - clean, warm,comfortable and well appointed. An excellent week. Thanks.
P & J - East Sussex
On Tuesday, 23 Apr 2019
Another stylish and comfortable property from Rural Retreats. Good base for walking, (many paths from the property itself. Somerset levels and Castle Neroche) and places to visit, ( a La Ronde nr Exmouth, Lympstone village, the serene Muchelney Abbey ruins and wonderfully unusual Hemyock Castle). We had good meals at Green Dragon (Coombe St Nicholas) Candlelight Inn and Bath House Hotel Restaurant (Chard)
The L Family - Kingston upon Thames
On Tuesday, 16 Apr 2019
Thank you so much- beautifully renovated cottage and fascinating to read about how you did it. Very comfortable and extremely well equipped. Some good walking/cycling Candlelight Inn is a must. We'd love to return.
The B Family - Abingdon
On Friday, 12 Apr 2019
We had a lovely stay in this stunning cottage. Really comfortable beds and everything you need is provided. Wonderful location for visits to the seaside and countryside for walks in this area of outstanding beauty.
The C Family - London
On Tuesday, 19 Feb 2019
A lovely cottage in a peaceful area.
Stunning bedrooms and bathrooms. A great location to see the local countryside, enough space for all the family. Thank you very much!
M Y - Surrey
On Saturday, 16 Feb 2019
The welcome hamper is amazing!
It even included dog bags and treats for our dog. The bathrooms are absolutely gorgeous! Amazing interior and overall just so sweet and charming.
The L Family - Devon
On Saturday, 09 Feb 2019
Congratulations on such a sympathetic, renovation, obviously a labour of love.
Such attention to detail in every way. We will surely return. Thank you so much, you must be very proud.
The D's, Kent
On Saturday, 29 Dec 2018
A lovely relaxing break in superb accommodation. Exceeded all expectations. Locals friendly and house manager was extremely helpful. This cottage is superb. Thank you.