Reviews from our guests

There are several places where our guests leave us comments.

Not everyone writes in our books – but some people do write by hand in the visitor books in each cottage ( sometimes even signed by the pets! ) Sometimes people forget to write in the book and e mail us later. We faithfully copy these comments as they come in and we upload them here. The only thing we ever hide or alter is the full guest name and address for obvious reasons of privacy.

Secondly we encourage our guests to write about us on the site through which they booked (Trip Advisor, Air B and B, Cottages.com, Freetobook  etc)

As you will see we do have brilliant reviews. They are genuine, not a “fix” and  and its not that nothing ever goes wrong!  Although our standards are very high just occasionally, in the real world,  things are bound to happen. Machines fail, something breaks. The successive good reviews are  because if something does go awry, and if our guests tell us about it  during their stay,  we do move heaven and earth to fix it while those guests are still with us. People greatly appreciate this effort  on our part  and we guarantee  we always make it. If once in a while a review is less than wonderful it is  almost always the case that it was outside our control ( internet down or slow in the whole area for example)  or  sometimes we were  inexplicably only advised about a problem after those guests had departed when there was sadly nothing we could do to make it better.

We have had such a wonderful stay at Tintern Abbey Cottage. It is very comfortable and luxurious and has been so beautifully renovated and decorated, with such attention to detail. The welcoming flowers in the window of each lovely room were delightful.
We have loved being here and didn’t want to leave! To be able to look out at the beautiful Tintern Abbey from the cottage is an amazing experience. Tintern itself is a lovely place to stay- walking in the forests and hills all around is fantastic and the valley is extraordinarily lovely. And of course Tintern Abbey itself is completely wonderful.
The Anchor Inn provided delicious meals and a warm welcome.
We hope we can come back.
Fraser party including Fay the dog
Wargrave
Berks

Fraser party including Fay the dog - July 2015

Once again we have had a wonderful week at Vanilla Cottage. Thank you Fiona and Malcolm for the warm welcome and the little extras flowers, cakes,milk,wine and of course the fabulous Vodka, much appreciated. The weather was so hot on Tuesday and Wednesday it was 35 degrees on the terrace far too hot for walking or a car ride so we just stayed at the cottage with the wildlife.
Well it’s time to leave again so it’s goodbye to all the birds, squirrels Tec and last but not least Fiona and Malcolm.
Thank you
Peter and Norma Snow
Kidderminster

Peter and Norma Snow -

Came to the cottage for Jane’s birthday. Last minute booking after a cancellation, unfortunately for them and lucky for us. Loved cottage – treats, Abbey, walks from back door! Wild flowers, location, table laid for us, recalcitrant vodka, peace and quiet, beautiful garden, large comfy beds.
Will be back if possible and recommend you to all our friends and neighbours Thank you
Jane and Roger, Chris and John Beckham and Forbes Devon

Jane and Roger, Chris and John Beckham and Forbes -

Another great week at Vanilla Cottage. It was a pity the weather could not have been more dunny though. I will put in a plug for the Transporter Bridge at Newport. Now in working order and one of only six in the world! Well worth the toll.
Peter and Lynne Kearn
Chelmsford
Essex

Peter and Lynne Kearn -

Wonderful relaxing break, cottage is beautiful, secluded but has all mod cons. Malcolm was very welcoming and very helpful. Thank you.
canoeing trip on the Wye was a highlight. Leo the French Bulldog enjoyed walks in the surrounding area. Food excellent in nearby pubs ( Anchor and Fountain Inn
Both excellent)
Thanks again
Dan, Emma, Abbie and Leo

Dan, Emma, Abbie and Leo -

A lovely short break in the most comfortable, well appointed cottage. Everything seems to have been thiught of, and the beds are fab! The welcome pack including wine is a lovely touch, particularly the fresh flowers. We will definitely recommend you to friends and family.
Roberts fsmily
Liversedge
West Yorkshire

Roberts fsmily -
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