A wonderful location with walks from the door - the space itself was perfect for a large group to both be together and be able to separate into the different spaces. The rooms were all lovely and what a fire in the evening! the kitchen had everything we needed to cook for the group all weekend and the hamper was a lovely touch with really good quality products. Ample parking and really clear directions/ instructions.

One of the nicest holiday cottages we've ever stayed in. Full of character, very warm and welcoming - and at the same time, spotlessly clean, very comfortable, with really high quality bedding and towels, which make all the difference! It was also very well equipped with everything we needed. There were even enough logs in the cottage to keep us going through the weekend, with access to more if we needed them - nice not to have to worry about bringing or buying more. There was an extra lounge with a TV which we didn't use but would be very handy if there were children around. The location was perfect - beautiful countryside and at the edge of a pretty village. The owner was extremely helpful, to the extent that he got in touch after we left to offer to send back items that we'd left behind. Altogether a great weekend.

We had a wonderful stay at The Coppice. We were there for a family gathering and, although we had seen the photos on the website, the cottage far surpassed our expectations...it is very spacious with great attention to detail to ensure the comfort of guests, everything very well thought out. The Coppice is full of character with many original features, yet very warm and cosy with the log fires and central heating. All the bedrooms were very beautiful and comfortable, and the two lounges ensured that we had the space to either all sit together in the one room or to use both when some of our party played board games whilst others watched a film. The kitchen, (complete with Rangemaster cooker), was ideal for preparing a family meal and from the dining area we were able to watch the squirrels and pheasants running about in the garden. The garden was much bigger than we expected and would be lovely to sit out in during the summer months. I also couldn't omit to mention the bathrooms which were very luxurious! We ventured out just the once over the weekend for a Sunday Roast at The Star, (highly recommended), which we booked in advance to ensure that we were able to get a table. The rest of the time we were happy to relax and enjoy the surroundings and each other's company. Thanks to John and Louise for allowing us to share your former family home, we would definitely like to return!

The Coppice is a beautiful old house, well equipped with very comfortable beds. There were a few issues however. I feel it is important for the owner to be aware of this so that he can improve his holiday let. The house had no terrestrial TV which I have never come across before. As it was the final of the World Rugby Cup this proved to be crucial! We also had a problem with the heating. It was set to come on twice a day with no indication about how we could override this. As it was November and we were sometimes in during the day we obviously needed some heating. It would have been better if the owner had explained how everything worked at the beginning. I have used Rural Retreats on several occasions and was disappointed with the Welcome pack as it was very basic not even containing any coffee. We book Rural Retreats because of the luxury even though it is more expensive than other companies. All in all we enjoyed our long weekend but felt these points needed to be made. Jan Franks