Hollow Meadow House

“Very disappointed.”

The location was excellent with glorious views from the bedroom window and the bed was incredibly comfortable. Lucie did everything possible to make my stay pleasant, but this was my first night back in the UK after a few weeks touring Europe. I didn’t arrive until 6.45 pm and was very tired, so I didn’t want to go out to eat. I was shown the room and was surprised and disappointed to find that the bathroom was down the hallway. Lucie assured me it was for my use only. Every slight movement in the house caused the floors to creak, so no matter who or where it was, everyone heard the creaking. I am of an age where getting up in the night is normal, which inevitably meant I would disturb every other resident and I would need to get dressed. I waited until about 10 pm before having a shower. Sorry, no shower, just a bath with a handheld shower attachment. No shower curtain, in fact no curtain on the clear glass window either. I decided to have a good wash instead. Big old-fashioned sink, 2 taps. Unfortunately only the hot (very very hot) tap works. It says towels are provided but the only towel I could find was wet and used and in a heap on the floor. So much for the bathroom being for my exclusive use. It was too late to find Lucie so I didn’t bother. Breakfast. I went into the breakfast room to find the other guests had eaten and gone. Their debris was still on the table. There were a few individual Alpen sachets and 1 Weetabix which I decided to have. Unfortunately there was only a tablespoon of milk left so I had it dry. The other choice was a packet of croissants individually packaged. A kettle sat on a spare chair but without milk again I didn’t bother. I cut my losses and packed and left.

Terry·1个月前

The location was peaceful, and the house was full of charm and character you’d expect from an old traditional house. Lucie was friendly, welcoming and the perfect host. She recommended a local pub with a great menu and superb food just a short drive away and even called them to check availability for me as it’s a popular place to dine (Red Lion in Hellidon). I was traveling for work and will definitely book again if I need to stay in the area. 👏👏👏

Will·1个月前

“Lovely secluded old historic house in the Oxfordshire countryside.”

A lovely secluded old historic house in the Oxfordshire countryside, welcoming and friendly hosts, though a working TV would improve things, but the views outside are better anyway.

David·1个月前

“Very enjoyable”

The surroundings, the spacious room, the views, the owners were excellent, nothing too much trouble, but no mirror in the bedroom, limited TV channels, no WiFi or at least no obvious code.

Chris·1个月前

“Beautiful location”

The location, but there should have been more privacy in the bathroom—a blind in the window because it looked directly out on the owners' back garden, hooks on the doors (bedroom and bathroom), the breakfast was bare minimum fried breakfast and not offered cereal as part of the breakfast until we asked the following day, the room was not that clean, very dusty, the cold water tap did not work in the bathroom and only found that out by mentioning it to the owner, she said she had asked a plumber to come and fix it however she could have left a note in the bathroom to advise us of this.

Sally·1个月前