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Reviews of Grade II listed 3 bed cottage - near Sherwood Forest - Still accepting bookings

Grade II listed 3 bed cottage - near Sherwood Forest - Still accepting bookings
Ollerton, ENG

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness
60th Birthday celebrations
A great little cottage with plenty of amenities, however disappointed to only have 2 wine glasses and 4 mugs for a group of 6 ladies, who all love wine and all love tea, which made it very challenging and annoying. Would recommend for anybody looking to venture to sherwood forest area, as very close to sherwood forest visitor centre. a great Italian restaurant in the village too, 100 yards from the cottage, which was lovely. all in all a great cottage and wouldnt hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2023
Thank you for your lovely review, all feedback is appreciated and helps us to improve on our hosting!

8/10 Good

Quinn's R., Shildon, Durham, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Really lovely cottage, just missing a few of the small touches. No salt and vinegar for example or cooking oil. Not enough cutlery for 6 guests, you can not alter the temp of the showe, it no longer turns. I would still visit again, but just a few little touches would make it so much nicer. I have a few holiday homes and I stay in all of them at least once every 6 months, just so I can really see what is needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith B., Staplehurst Kent

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding trip
Lovely property, had a few little problems but resolved very quickly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

Cottage by Sherwood Forest
Lovely, spacious cottage. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Shirley B.

Upside down house
The property is not suitable for the very young or old as the stairs are steep doors very low.The kitchen upstairs sitting room down stairs,makes it impossible to take a tray of tea down.We couldn’t find how to turn heating up.It was mild so not a big problem.Only 4 mugs and 4 wine glasses.Beds very comfortable and clean.No welcome pack.Only 1 bath towel per person no hand towels.Bathroom got wet through when showering,no mop to clean up the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well located cottage
A few banged heads but nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bluebell Cottage
Great stay in Ollerton lovely cottage lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a walking staycation
We love this cottage, its the second time we have stayed. Perfect location for walks around sherwood forest and pines. The cottage has everything you may need and is comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dale L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky historic cottage
Bluebell cottage is a hidden gem with so much character and charm, we had a 4 nights here with family and friends and all really enjoyed our stay, an ideal place to stay with Sherwood Forest and the surrounding villages nearby.

10/10 Excellent

Random P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue bell cottage
What a lovely and quirky home away from home to stay in. Location was key as we were racing the Outlaw X at Thoresby Park so this was perfect. Shops and restaurants are very close by which made things easier. The accommodation itself was lovely, very quirky with lots of character. The doors heights upstairs are a little on low side (a few bumped heads) but added to the feel. The 3 bedrooms are really spacious and lovely. The bathroom was also large and with a big shower and jacuzzi bath, what more could you want. My ONLY complaint would of be with the lovely, picturesque church opposite. It chimed at random intervals and played a rather annoy tune randomly twice in every hour. And before you say it NOT on the half hour or the hour. But that is marginal and I enjoyed the stay and accommodation so much that if I was to every come back to race or to visit the nearby attractions then I would definitely be looking to secure this property again. Also the letting agents were fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
The house has everything you would wise for, located in a quiet village with lots of lovely walks nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped comfortable base.
Very smooth process to book and stay at this well equipped base Close by to Sherwood Forest.

10/10 Excellent

maxine w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Full of character, with everything you need. Fully equipped kitchen, smart tv (for netflix), plus games, dvd's etc. Lovely Italian restaurant on the doorstep too! The lack of outside space is reflected in the competitive price and there is a field about a minutes walk away for the dog. Would recommend this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Break
We had a fantastic weekend break in this great cottage, which was quirky and packed full of character. Plenty of space for our family of five and the dog, and situated in a great location to explore the local area. Would definitely come back.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We didn’t want to leave!!
Such an individual and well equipped cottage. Very cosy. So much to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for your lovely review! We hope we can welcome you back soon 😊

8/10 Good

Theresa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas stay
Had a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage, had everything we needed and was comfortable. Would love to know more of the history of the house, very charming and I didnt bump my head once!

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage great location
A wonderful cottage ideal location with many attractions, the cottage had everything needed for an enjoyable stay, great shower, well stocked kitchen and nicely decorated bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Claire K., Hexham

Liked: Cleanliness
A great little cottage with bags of character
A great cottage in the center of the village, walking distance to a couple of great restaurants. The cottage had a lot of thoughtful accessories, from cooler to blankets and wood for the fire. The church chimes were hardly noticeably and didn't disturb our sleep. The beds were very cosy and there were plenty of towels provided. I was especially looking forward to the Jacuzzi bath, featured in the photos, as I'd ran a local half marathon the morning we checked in and was disappointed it wasn't working. Still, lovely deep bath for a soak, although the dial to raise the plug had come away from the bath and so the plug had to be prised with finger nails to empty water. This and a few other minor issues: the door knob fell off the kitchen door, a latch fell off the living room door, the knob was not attached to the heated towel rail, the soap dispenser in the bathroom was broken, and the remote thermostat was no where to be found so we couldn't adjust the heat and it was a bit chilly in the morning made the cottage feel a little uncared for. On the upside, there was a lovely fire in one of the living rooms, which was lovely on a night time (although the door that leads directly outside from the living room could befit from a drought excluder). There was tea, coffee and sugar provided, but the coffee was instant and a mix of a various left overs and there was no ground coffee for the coffee maker, which was a shame. Finally, there was a the lack of communication by the owner and property manager. I messaged the owner, with no response. I also contacted the office to ask where the remote thermostat was located (it wasn't in the living room as it stated in the manual) and the office told me Kelly would call me back, but I didn't get a return call. Overall a lovely cottage in a lovely area and at a reasonable rate, but I am not sure we'd return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

emma c.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely stay
Lovely house and village. Easy to find and park. Only down side was very small ceilings for my 6ft5 husband - but to be expected for a cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage with loads of character.
Great cottage with first class facilities, a real home from home. Good location in the characterful and quiet part of the village.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage comfy but unusual layout!
We enjoyed our stay at Bluebell cottage once we got used to going upstairs to the kitchen and ducking through the doorways ! Being 4’11” I had no problem!! It was well furnished and comfortable with tv’s galore. . We found the stairs a bit awkward but I suppose they add to its charm. It’s an excellent base to see roundabout.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, lovely place
Lovely house in a quiet village setting. Clean, everything provided for with many local amenities and things to do within a quick drive. Hosts were very helpful too. A lovely break. Thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian G., Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky cottage
My family of 5 had an amazing stay at this quirky cottage. Booking and check in were both easy and pleasant. The cottage itself is lovely and has all amenities you need for your duration. The log burner is a great addition. The kitchen is equipped with everything from microwave to tin opener. Bedrooms are very spacious and comfortable. The cottage itself is in a great location central to getting to some many interesting landmarks. We have a perfect getaway and will definitely return. Thank you so much

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend
We had a great stay at the beautiful cottage to celebrate our son's birthday. Lovely village and lots of things to do near by.

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
delightful cottage in a handy location.
We enjoyed our short stay in this comfortable property. It is really well located for exploring Sherwood Forest and other attractions. We had a very good meal at Bella Vista and a BBQ by the river, supplied by the host with a wonderful trolley to transport everything. Coffee machine was excellent as was the espresso pot so answered everyone's coffee needs! Could have done with a few cleaning products to keep the kitchen tidy and do odd bits of washing up instead of always using the dishwasher. Expect that it would be a very cosy place to stay in the winter.

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie W., Oxted

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful quirky cottage close to Sherwood Pines.
We chose this cottage for it's close proximity to Sherwood Pines (a post GCSE cycling break for my son... we wanted to hit the trails of the forest for some mountain biking fun). Everything in the property was exactly as listed, clean, homely and with all the kitchen essential we needed, but with a number of pubs/restaurants on the doorstep we did eat out a fair bit. The location of the cottage itself is excellent, in the pretty village of Old Ollerton with the picturesque river running near by. Supermarkets (should you need them) are also within close proximity. All in all the cottage was perfect for our purposes and exceeded all expectations. N.B. Due to the age & quirky nature of this property the stairs are very steep, a few of the doors are also very low. My son (6ft3) and I (5ft 8) are both tall but soon got used to ducking so didn't find this a problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Anthony B.

great cottage
cottage was cosy, ideally situated. Love the church bells. Just 4 door frames upstairs which were short and i kept banging my head, apart from that we had a great stay. will no doubt be booking up again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Lovely bank holiday weekend
Great property and excellent value. Quirky house a quiet village. Friendly pub 2 minute away and lots of things to do within a short car ride.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Leah W.

Bluebell cottage
We stayed at bluebell cottage with some friends and our children. We encountered a few issues which were dealt with and resolved quickly. The house is well situated and presented. It comes with little extras such as washing tablets and dish washer tablets. Tea towels etc Travelling with children we found the house set up a little odd which wasn’t in the description. The kitchen is upstairs meaning all food shopping needs to be taken upstairs and food preparation is upstairs. There are also 2 sets of stairs. That wrap around a corner that’s quite steep. The bedrooms were very large and comfortable. The kitchen well stocked with everything you’d need to cook. And the living areas and bathrooms were clean and inviting There is no garden. It says you can take pets but there would be nowhere loose for them to roam. There is however a small memorial area adjacent with benches and grass that’s perfect for a dog to use. There are table and chairs so you can sit out the front. But that is on the pavement. The clock chimes every quarter of the hour. You hardly notice it. I would recommend to family and friends. But non with small children due to the placement of the kitchen and having to be up and down the stairs so frequent. We managed by mostly staying upstairs. The master bedroom has ample floor space which we set up as a play area. The children played puzzles and coloured at the kitchen table in the next room. All the rooms had a tv which was useful for putting on music and children’s programmes There are plenty of amenities near by. Tesco, Asda, McDonald’s and petrol stations all within 10 minutes drive We visited the local farm - white post farm. Which I would recommend. And Rufford abbey.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Lynsey W.

Relaxing cottage weekend break
Lovely cottage with plenty of space to relax. Had an amazing girls weekend away 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

Very clean. Quality furniture and bedding very cosy.
Well presented and very cosy. Very well equipped and good quality furniture and bedding etc. Anyone who is very tall may struggle with the very low door frames but we were fine. The stairs are challenging if you have any mobility issues and the kitchen is upstairs so could be tricky but again we were fine. A really nice cottage. Good location. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey O.

Characterful cottage
Great cottage! Very well equipped and beautifully furnished. Fabulous! The church bells mentioned by other visitors were not an issue at all!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Chris F.

Lovely Quirky Property but soooo noisy.
If they had told us the church clock right across the road chimed every quarter of an hour 24/7 we would not have booked. Did not get much sleep during our week there. Everything else was ok apart from the hobbit doors. Even my wife had to bend to access the doors and if you forgot to duck you were rewarded with a headache.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. We know the cottage is quirky and has cottage sized door openings. They are low but we think this adds to the charm of the cottage. The doors cannot be altered without listed building consent. Our refurbishment had a signwriter write “duck or dive” and “bump or grind” above two of the doorways to prevent heads being bumped. The Church forms the conservation area in the village. The Church clock does chime and the bells ring for Sunday morning service and weddings. We think that the Church clock bells are part of the voice of the village but accept that they may disturb sleep, particularly if you are not used to hearing clock chimes and not everyone may like them. We thank you for your review which has given the opportunity for people to anticipate if this will be an issue for them.

10/10 Excellent

Imogen W.

A quirky wee cottage beautifully renovated to a high standard
I stayed here with my husband, our two children and my parents. The cottage is beautifully decorated and very well equipped in the kitchen with everything you could need for self catering. Nicely surprised with the addition of tea, coffee, soap and toilet rolls. Comfy beds and lots of tvs! The fishing nets supplied were fantastic to keep the kids entertained down by the river! My only suggestion would be to pack some earplugs though as the church across the road chimes every 15minutes including throughout the night!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

DEBORAH F.

Nice cottage
Very nice cottage nice location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. We hope you will be back again in the near future. Kind regards Julie

6/10 Okay

David T.

Very good but lacked some basic essentials.
The cottage location and style were delightful and certainly suited our needs. However we were disappointed that: - on arrival most of the crockery was still in the dishwasher; - there was no soap in neither the kitchen nor bathroom; - no kitchen roll - only one tea towel - no bath towels - only large hand towels - nasty smell from kitchen sink plug hole - we usually have welcome packs on arrival. There is tea and coffee but milk would have been nice. - family members were staying in nearby b&b’s and all had luxury toiletries and a welcome pack of milk biscuits and fruit The door handle to the lower lounge is broken and almost unusable. The door latch in the largest bedroom could be fixed with one screw. The picnic and fishing nets are a really lovely idea but with a bit of extra effort at minimal cost as outlined above the cottage could be exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Dear David, Thank you for your review and comments. However, I was disappointed to hear that a few things would have made your stay even better. I have today spoken with our cleaning company and raised your issues as it is part of their remit to make sure the soap dispensers are full and there is plenty of kitchen roll and tea towels left out for our guests. I also apologise that most of the crockery was still in the dishwasher – the cleaners leaving before the cycle was finished. I will now be conducting regular spot checks to make sure all of the above doesn’t happen again in the future. Regarding laundry. A local company supply all our laundry and 6 hand and 6 bath towels are left for each booking. Thank you for highlighting the door handle problem. I was not aware of this or the door latch in the largest bedroom. Both will be fixed immediately. We are pleased that you otherwise enjoyed your stay at Blue Bell Cottage and hope you will be back again the future. Regards, Julie

6/10 Okay

LINDA W.

Comfortable, relaxing but quirky cottage with lovely decor
The cottage is as stated above but for our party there were two downsides - the stairs and the dining/kitchen being up those stairs. Three of our party of five had slight mobility issues and having to negotiate those stairs just to get a cup of tea, let alone bring it downstairs to the lounge was a very inconvenient. On the upside Bluebell Cottage is ideally situated for lots of places of interest to suit all ages .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen S., London U.K.

Charming
Three generations of my family and I stayed here for the weekend and have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We can recommend the Bella Vista and had lots of fun at the White Hart pub.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

A wonderful cottage
We stayed here for 2 weeks, and it was like a home from home. Extremely well equipped, clean and spacious. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

Fantastic Weekend Break!
Our family of 5 had a really enjoyable stay at the end of August. Really appreciated the tvs in each bedroom and the further 3 one in each reception room and kitchen! Many attractions and walks were within easy reach. It was such a pleasure to come back to at the end of the day to such a cosy retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

Absolutely brilliant.
Great. Tidy, clean and well appointed. Could not be happier with the service provided. Great location and great surroundings. Only negative, could not find the plug for the kitchen sink! We will be back here in the near future. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Darren G., england

lovely cottage everything that you needed very clean and tidy will definetly be returning .
fantastic break in a superb cottage with everything you could possibly need
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017