We had a lovely week staying at The Cider House. The accommodation is a good size and very well appointed. The turning into Oosland Barns is quite easily missed but apart from that we had no problems. Bidford on Avon is a short walk away with a nice pub and some useful shops and takeaways.

Samuel

Brilliant place, very peaceful, felt right at home, didn’t want to leave

Luke

Place was amazing when we got there, the driveway is abit of a bumpy ride some of the potholes was that deep wasnt to good on the bottom of my car cracked all my bumper to be honest. Barn conversion was excellent though very peaceful and everything there we needed hot tub was warm for us to use straight away would definitely recommend and go again just not in m sports car got a costly repair bumper bill now.

Steve

Fabulous family get away

The accommodation was perfectly clean with plenty of amenities. It was great to have things like washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, soaps, cling film, foil, as it saves buying or bringing them. The outlook was fabulous, looking across farmland and beyond. The hot tub was great and very clean. Having a log burner and a supply of logs made the evenings very cosy, especially after getting out of the hot tub in October! Location was great and you can walk into town, but you're far enough away for it to be tranquil. It would have been even better if the bed was a bit larger, like a king, but not sure if that would fit in the room. This was the only thing we would change. We loved our stay.

Laura

Lovely house with lots of space and very well presented. Location is very peaceful.

Kayolan

Comfortable relaxing break in the countryside

We had a lovely week at Cider House. The house is a conversion with interesting original features but well modernised. The location is beautifully rural - but within a ten minute walk to the river and village. We really enjoyed the hot tub. It’s worth noting they have updated the garden furniture - there is now a wicker set with cushions and table, which made the outside very enjoyable. Shower has fantastic pressure. It is surrounded by farmland - which means you can walk between the fields to get to the river/park. I saw deer and hares in this land which was delightful. We also saw lots of hot air balloons and gliders. (The airfield is local and has a cafe so you can watch them take off). There is a bus which takes 25mins to get directly to Stratford which was good. A really good base with loads to drive to in the local area.

Erika

Good location for exploring the Cotswolds.

Car recommended. Walk to village approx 10-15 min. Fish and chip shop and Indian takeaway. We visited The Frog pub/ restaurant a couple of times. Lovely location by the river and food and drinks reasonably priced. Have Gluten Free options too. One Stop convenience store and Co op nearby. Made use of the BBQ and hot tub at the property. Visited during heatwave and had problem with flies if we left the windows open. Could have benefited from some electric fans but otherwise a spacious and comfortable property with well enclosed garden for the dog. Visited several towns within 20-40 min drive Stratford On Avon, Bourton On The Water, Chipping Norton, Burford.

Hayley

Amazing place to stay

We had an amazing time at The Cider Barn. It was peaceful with awesome views of the countryside. The barn was clean and well presented, the owner had thought of everything. Lots of lovely pubs nearby. We did some great kayaking in Leamington Spa and hung out by the river in Bidford. Warning, lots of ants enjoyed their stay in the barn too! The gentleman working for customer services was very helpful and polite. He very quickly and efficiently sorted out my booking error. Thank you.

Claire

Would definitely rebook.

Anna

Cider house barn was just a good size for us and it is a short walk into town, we ate out twice at the bridge pub, we sat outside overlooking the river watching the swans with their babies and loads of other birds 🦢 the food was delicious and if you wanted to change to a different vegetable or type of chip it was no problem. My sister and our friend made use of the hot tub which they really enjoyed. It is about a 20 minute drive to Stratford .

Katie

Thank you for a lovely relaxing stay.

Kirsty

We had a lovely stay here. The hot tub is perfect, and lovely views out over the fields. Very private and secure garden We did a lovely local walk, so many paths around There is a pavement along the road into the local village. A lovely park, cafe, takeaways and a few pubs. We ordered a takeaway one evening and got an uber to one of the many lovely restaurants in the nearby area another evening We would love to return!

Amy

Lovely peaceful stay but some things could be added to make it even better.

The accommodation itself was very nice, spacious and clean with everything you might need including milk and tea/coffee which was a nice touch. The hot tub had a couple of issues - headrest hanging off and two sets of jets did not seem to be working fully. For us though what really let it down was the lack of some nice garden furniture. The weather was lovely and whilst there was an old wooden picnic table it would have been lovely to have some nice up-to-date seating outside.

Surjit

Cider House, Oosland Barns review

Had a lovely long weekend at cider House. Perfect location for us for visiting Stratford and the Cotswolds and lovely walking down the river in Bidford-on-Avon. Everything you could need in the accomodation and the hot tub was great .

Joanne

SHORT STAY IN A WONDERFUL LOCATION

Always a lovely location to stay. Wonderful and relaxing, J Hot tub is always a plus only downside for us personally is find the mattresses very hard and not good if you have arthritus but otherwise super place to stay.

Karen

Comfy Cider Barn

Enjoyed our short break at the Cider Barn Lovely hot tub! Great Location! Great enclosed garden, which our Basset hound fully enjoyed playing in. Ideal for my elderly mother with mobility issues, being all on one level. Only a few issues, shame no milk, when we arrived as there was tea, coffee, sugar provided. I did find the mattress on the Double Bed quite uncomfortable, a King Size bed would have been nicer. Also being on a farm the road down to the barn was full of large pot holes which you have to try and navigate around! Overall we all did have a very relaxing stay.

Julie

Comfortable, clean and welcoming. This cottage has great facilities and is great for young families.

Excellent cottage, very spacious and in good condition. We were very comfortable staying there. Would definitely recommend to others.

Guest

Lovely base for the cotswolds

Really nice little cottage, located within easy reach of the cotswolds. House was clean, tidy and very well equipped. We did find an ear plug on the floor of the bedroom though but it was no problem. The house was excellent with a dog, and had plenty of outdoor space for him to run around, and he was a huge fan of the logburner! Hot tub was really nice and enjoyable aswell. All in all a great place to stay, and would go again.

Richard

Perfect cosy, luxury weekend away

We booked the Cider House for a mums and daughters weekend away in celebration of two special birthdays. From booking through to post break feedback the whole experience has been wonderful. Booking is easy and straightforward. The information pack is informative and the owners and booking company responded quickly when I emailed for clarification on what was provided. The cottage itself was idyllic. Just the perfect setting, it felt remote and yet was within an easy walk from the village and a straightforward bus ride into stratford. The hot tub was just wonderful, it was clean and was heated ready for us. The kitchen was well equipped, including the coffee machine which we enjoyed very much. Overall a wonderful weekend and we are planning to return soon.

Victoria

Perfect!

Perfect location to visit Cotswolds and Stratford. We booked 3 cottages and each one had everything we needed down to flip flops and robes for the hot tubs! Would definitely recommend and would book again. Thank you

Karen

Perfect short break.

Cider House was exactly what we needed to explore Stratford Upon Avon, just a short drive away. The house was clean, comfortable and fully equipped. We loved using the hot tub and were grateful for the flip flops, towels and dressing gowns provided. The owners left us to enjoy our selves and there was no need to contact them as the provided information was detailed. Would love to stay here again sometime.

Gayle

A short chillout stay at a warm and cosy Cider House

We booked the Cider House very last minute for a short chillout break before Christmas, The house was clean and tidy and had all the utensils and appliances needed for a self catering stay. The TV was actually larger than shown in the website pictures and is a smart TV complete with streaming apps. The hot tub was great to sit in and gaze at the stars each evening and then back to sit in front of the log burner which provided a warm and cosy atmosphere to relax on the comfortable settees. The main bedroom has plenty of storage and a good size double bed. We found the mattress to be a bit too firm for us, but this is just our preference and we still slept ok. The location of Cider house is great for walks, a pavement along the road gives good access to Bidford village, about a10 minute walk. From there we did a 4 mile circular walk along part of the river Avon and around the edge of the horse gallops, some good views from up there. We would have given full marks but a couple of small things that could be improved on, there were no matches or lighter for the log burner, the TV remote batteries were flat and a bulb blown in the bedside lamp. But overall we had a comfortable and enjoyable stay at Cider house.

Vic

Great Stay

Had a lovely couple of days in the Cider Barn. Lovely lodgings, and the hot tub was a real plus. Easy access to Stratford-upon-Avon, with some nice country pubs close by.

Guest

Lovely property with hot tub!

We had a lovely stay in this property, it has everything needed for a relaxing break. We made the most of the hot tub even in November, and the log burner was great to keep us warm and cosy in the evenings. The provision of towelling robes, extra towels and flip flops when using the hot tub was really appreciated. The location is great for exploring the north of the Cotswolds and Stratford on Avon. The nearest village at Bidford on Avon has a lovely cafe in the centre and walks along the river Avon.

Julie

Perfect stay

Beautiful conversion, fully equipped with everything we needed. We used the hot tub and the extra touches with dressing gowns, flip flops and beach towels were a lovely luxury. Great location with lovely views and privacy. Highly recommend.

Bali

Awful treatment of guests we won’t be back

We have stayed at this place four years in a row and it’s always been great. This year we decided to invite some friends to come with us and between us we rented three of the 5 barns available. On arrival the bathroom in our house was dirty which was disappointing and there was a real problem with infestation of beetles. We could have overlooked these things as we’ve always been a fan of this location but the treatment our friends received from the owner was appalling and we were embarrassed that we’d recommended the place. The owner decided to install a hot tub in one of the properties after our friends had booked it. They wanted £180 extra for this for the 5 days. They said if they didn’t pay it then the hot tub would be drained before they arrived - nice when you have little kids! Surely a better way to do it would have been to let them have the hot tub and they would’ve been really happy and leaving great reviews. However this was not the main issue. Our friends toilet blocked during the stay. They came to fix it and then after it had been fixed said there was an excessive amount of toilet roll in the pipes and they wanted £50. There was not an excessive amount of toilet roll used at all. In fact the three of them had used very little having noted how much loo roll was there when they arrived and still having most of that left. at no point was any additional cost ever mentioned. The owners have literally hounded our friends for this £50 despite getting £3000 for our 5 night stay. Since we have returned home they have emailed them daily about this. It is so uncalled for. A toilet should be able to flush toilet roll. They tried to make out the kids had blocked the toilet but as one is still helped on the toilet and the other very grown up this was just not the case. Another issue we had was the owner coming in throughout the week. This was also not a problem we had had before but this time the owner was there most days and let herself in - not the best idea when we have a dog running about in the garden. We felt like they were constantly checking up on us. Telling us to put the lid on the hot tub despite us using it and to keep the adjoining gate between two properties closed despite the two families being there together. It’s such a shame that our friends were treated like this. For the sake of £50 they have lost themselves some loyal customers. We would’ve been back every year and with more friends but now we will not return ever and will tell others to steer clear.

Guest

AWESOME ACCOMODATION OF A VERY HIGH STANDARD IN LOVLEY LOCATION

THE ACCOMODATION AS ALWAYS WAS AWESOME WE ALWAYS LOVE STAYING HERE AS IT WORKS PERFECTLY FOR US VISITING FAMILY AND FRIENDS. COUPLE OF CHATS WITH OWNER RESOLVED ANY ISSUES AS THEY SUPER HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY. WOULD ONLY RECOMMEND THAT THE GRASS IS CUT BEFORE NEW RESIDENTS COME IN AS IT WAS VERY PRICKLY AND THE DOGS AND CHILDREN HAD A FEW PRICKED FEET. I KNOW THIS DOES DEPEND ON WEATHER THOUGH THANK U AGAIN FOR MAKING US SO WELCOME AND HOPEFULLY SEE U ALL NEXT YEAR AGAIN

Karen

One week stay end of July

Nice barn conversion. As always easier to think of what wasn’t quite right but there was a lot which was right. for some reason could only get BBC channels on the TV, thankfully I was able to use my Netflix subscription. Very high roof space, noticeable cobwebs. High above. Would need a duster on an extendable pole to reach. Shower head needed changing, it sprayed water in pretty much every direction and could not be adjusted. There was a beetle issue, they came out only in the dark, mainly from under the bath, about an inch long. Removed about thirty during our stay. One small area of shelf with glasses on it had been missed in the cleaning process, had quite a few small dead flies on it. But all said we would stay again, the hot tub was great!

Richard

Good with one problem at start

The building itself is done well and very spacious. Furniture looks to have been updated from images. Garden is enormous, dog absolutely loved it. Hot tub great - it’s a hot tub - wasn’t sure why it wasn’t to the rear of the property; a shade over it would have been nice too, got a bit sun burned. That’s obviously my fault. What wasn’t my fault was the colony of 30-40 ants that had taken over the kitchen counter when I arrived. The property was spotless, but the ants had gotten in. What I didn’t like was when I reported it there wasn’t a particularly welcome response, which was along the lines of “It is what it is, it’s an old property, only so much I can do”. They came with any spray, great, but turned up and just handed it to me. I kind of assumed given I had to pay a cleaning fee for my dog, I wouldn’t be expected to treat their ant problem myself. Kind of compounded by the owner passing the next day and asking me how my any problem was. I was a guest. The problem was theirs. It should have been dealt with by them. On (liberal) spraying, it seemed to solve the problem. I swept up the little tiny carcasses and enjoyed the rest of my stay. It is a lovely property. Despite the ants I would almost certainly go back. But I felt the response to my concern on arrival started me on a poor note.

Robert

Excellent stay

We stayed for the weekend as a family. The cottage is in an excellent location with walkable pubs and shops as well as being a short drive from Stratford on Avon. The cottage itself is cosy but big enough to comfortably accommodate the whole family and the garden and hot tub were a real bonus. We really enjoyed the stay and will be back again in future. Thank you!

Laura

A lovely time

My friends and I had a lovely time at Cider house, a beautiful stay in a beautiful place, and I am sure in the summer time it is even more beautiful. The highlight was of course the lovely hottub, with slippers and robes proved of course, the woodfired fireplace and the underfloor heating made sure we were were very cosy indeed. The house was clean and very well provided for, everything from towels, shower caps and lavender sleep spray. Be warned if you are driving up at night that there are no nearby streetlights so make sure you are comfortable driving in the dark, and to read the instructions provided on how to get to the front of your property ( there are multiple holiday homes on site). Only a couple of minor things that maybe take away from the experience is that the check out time at 10am feels very early compared to other similar places, there were only two toilets rolls provided for us and I felt like the kitchen was missing a few staples, like oil to cook that we had to drive to the shop to pick up.

Guest

Property nice but not great customer service by bolthole

Initially disappointed in the customer service at Bolthole We had a couple of issues with our supposed weekend away. To find someone in our property on arrival. To find the property was then not fully available to us until the next day and also trouble with the hot water not working which my HUSBAND actually sorted with a plumber over the phone. Bolthole spoke to the owner and it was 'apparently, resolved quickly they aren't prepared to compensate in any way. We paid good money for a property with a hot tub it was the only reason we booked it. We could not use this the first night as it wasn't ready as the owner said she wasn't aware of our booking. We also had someone working from 'home,' in there on my arrival. I really dont think this is acceptable in any way. The owner should have offered something other than an apology. Bolthole however in the end did compensate. The property itself was lovely. I would of preferred mind to have a property which was freshly cleaned and nobody in there on arrival!

Guest

Great place

Nice property, lovely outlook, hot tub was great. However, on arrival there was evidence of previous renters and windows could have been cleaned over, the tin opener doesn’t work, heating is not straight forward and there was no guide and the recycling system should be made clearer with separate bins.

Ian

AWESOME ACCOMODATION OF A VERY HIGH STANDARD IN LOVLEY LOCATION

WE HAVE STOPPED AT CIDER HOUSE A NUMBER OF TIMES NOW AND IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PLEASURE. LOVLEY LOCATION AND AWESOME ACCOMODATION WITH THOSE LITTLE EXTRA TOUCHES LIKE BATH ROBES IN EACH ROOM FOR USE IF YOU DECIDE TO USE THE HOT TUB. THERE ARE SHOWER CAPS, SHAMPOO, SHOWER/BATH GEL ALL FOR YOUR USE AND WONDERFUL FLUFFY TOWELS. AS SOON AS YOU ARRIVE YOU CAN MAKE YOURSELF A CUP OF COFFEE OR TEA AS THESE ARE ALL PROVIDED AS WELL AS MILK IN THE FRIDGE!! ONLY RECOMMENDATION I WOULD MAKE IS AN UMBRELLA FOR THE TABLE AND CHAIRS OUTSIDE. THE GARDEN IS DOG FRIENDLY AND ENSURES THE LITTLE FUR BABIES CANNOT ESCAPE SO ANOTHER STRESS TAKEN AWAY. THE OWNER IS EASILY CONTACTABLE AND NOTHING IS TOO MUCH TROUBLE. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND AND WILL DEFINATELY BE STAYING AGAIN

Karen

Quiet hideaway, ideal location.

If you are after a comfortable retreat away from noise and light pollution this is ideal. Two double sofas and a large modern TV passed away the evenings and the hot tub is superb. An ideal location central to walks and the beautiful surroundings. The cottage would benefit from a more thorough clean however and was 'welcomed' with a slight damp dog smell. Overall happy to recommend a stay here assuming the owners react to the above

Alastair

The perfect romantic getaway

This was a lovely getaway. The privacy in the hot tub was better than I expected and the views when sitting in the hot tube were very peaceful. The house itself was lovely and it was only a short walk into the village for an evening dinner and drink. Would recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful, private getaway

Geoffrey

Hot tub and views

A beautiful location to look out to at all times of day. The sun shines on the garden all day. The hot tub was lovely and a definite winner for our stay there. Sitting in the hot tub of an evening watching the moon come up and the stars come out was fabulous. The barn was very warm and the sofas were very comfy. The owners were very friendly and helpful.

Paula

Great place to stay for all the family

Great cottage. Both Kids and adults loved the hot tub. Nice and close (walking distance) to a lovely pub and great Chinese. Only negative from our stay was that the double bed wasn’t Overly comfortable. Cottage is set in a lovely complex of 5 cottages.

Liz

Lovely place in a great location

We had a great long weekend in the barn. The location is perfect - just half a mile up the road, with a path all the way, to Bidford which has plenty of places to eat or get a take away. The barn was nicely furnished with everything we needed and very comfortable. The hot tub was an added bonus as we were able to reduce the temperature and use it to cool down given the scorching weather. The garden was dog secure and large enough for our border terrier to let off steam in the evening once the temperature had dropped. We have already started looking for when we can come back!!

Esther

Lovely summer stay

This is the first time we have stayed in this property and its a lovely place, very quiet (which we love) Lovely and clean, loads of room and plenty of room in the garden (for our doggos!) I would've used the hot tub, but I'd just had an operation a few days before which ruled it out (a reason to definitely return soon!) Plus highlight if the stay was watching a hovering Kestrel looking for its tea! Thank you again, would highly recommend.

Helen

Exceptional Quality

Attention to detail in design and furnished with thought and quality fittings. Highly recommended. Lovely outlook from the garden and the hot tub is a welcome extra.

Guest

AWESOME ACCOMODATION OF A VERY HIGH STANDARD IN LOVLEY LOCATION

FIRST TIME STAYING IN THE CIDER HOUSE BUT HAVE STOPPED AT THEIR OTHER PROPERTIES NEXT DOOR BEFORE. AS ALWAYS THE ACCOMODATION WAS REALLY CLEAN AND THE EXTRA TOUCHES OF BATHROBES, SLIPPERS FOR THE HOT TUB WERE MUCH APPRECIATED. NOTHING IS TOO MUCH TROUBLE FOR THE OWNER KATIE AND SHE IS ALWAYS ON HAND SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. WOULD NOT THINK OF STOPPING ANYWHERE ELSE 20/10

KAREN

Long family weekend away

Really lovely place for a family. We have a 16 month old so the 1 level living worked perfectly for us. We even had a nice box of toys provided for him to play with. A short walk to local restaurants and in catchment of take aways.

Grace

Fantastic Stay at Cider House

We had a fabulous 2 night stay at Cider House. The barn conversion was exceptionally clean, it truly felt a home from home and a perfect place to relax for a few days with our 2 year old. We loved our stay. Would come back and stay again for sure. Thank you

Antonio

Cider House at Oosland Barns

A really cosy and comfortable stay. The property is well equipped and furnished. It really felt like a home away from home! The hot tub was well maintained and the log fire was a plus! It was a great base to explore the Cotswolds.

Rajeev

Easter Break

This was our first visit to Cider House and it didn't disappoint. Great location for us, 5 minute walk into Bidford where there was a lovely park next to the river that kept our child entertained. The pubs over the bridge next to the river do lovely food. We walked along the river to the next village which is a great walk. We also visited Stratford for the day and Warwick Castle which weren't too far by car. Cider House itself was lovely. It had everything we needed for our holiday. The hot tub is a great addition and was used everyday. The garden is a lovely size and perfect for the bow and arrow set to be played with from the castle. We did pack beach towels for the hot tub not realising towels and flip flops were provided for each guest for this which was a lovely touch. The house and garden is very private. We would definitely recommend and look forward to our next visit.

Hazel

Wonderful Easter break

Having never visited the area before, we booked a short Easter break and were delighted to share this with our great friends from Devon. The Cider House and Combine Shed are fabulous for two families who want to be together but have the luxury of their own front door. The location is great - a ten minute walk from Bidford where you’ve got all the amenities you need. Most mornings we left our daughters in the park adjacent to the river, took the dogs for a run along the bank before heading out for the day. The properties are lovely - bright, light, clean, comfortable and with everything you’d need for your stay. The hot tub was an absolute winner - kids loved it and parents benefitted after a long walk up to Broadway Tower! There are some thoughtful touches - method cleaning products, flip flops and spa gowns for the HT and basic kitchen supplies. The ‘admin’ was really good - helpful emails with recommendations for days out, quick response times to emails, advice and understanding when we reported a breakage. Exceptionally well organised and classy. We had a brilliant time, loved the house and would definitely recommend this to others and consider visiting again.

Melanie

Perfect family or couples accommodation with hot tub and dog proof garden

The property was fantastic and I would highly recommend. It’s was spotless, had plenty of space and all the facilities you could need. The hot tub was an added perk along with a large and completely dog proof garden which our pup loved!

Emma

Amazing

Lovely place immaculate hot tub lovely a place to truly relax and unwind will definately be booking again

Leanne

Very pleasant location and property

Lovely place, well presented. Staff fulfilled our requests at short notice. Lacks a fireguard so we couldn't use the wood burner with small children around. A nice selection of toys for the kids

Michael

A very comfortable and relaxing place to stay

We had a lovely time at Cider House. It was very clean tidy and had a perfect garden for dogs. We would throughly recommend to our friends and colleagues

Brian

Fantastic Bolthole!

A fantastic place to stay and explore the beautiful surrounding area, great location, facilities were excellent, accommodation was comfortable and well equipped. Owner was extremely helpful and presented a lovely clean and tidy house. I would definitely stay here again.

Helen