A perfect basis for exploring

For anyone looking to "get away from it all", this is it. The cottage is extremely clean, has wonderful character and is beautifully equipped. We enjoyed walking out the door to be greeted by the geese! The horses watched us from their stalls, the retired sheep dog guarded our doorstep and the rooster reminded us of the morning (although he cannot compete with Rolex). The countryside is breathtaking and peaceful, reminding us why we love England so much! Thank you, Pat & Peter for being so accomodating.

We visited the Old Bakehouse for a short break in June 2009 and were so impressed that we have already booked to go back for a longer stay next year. The cottage is loacted on a farm and is in a very peaceful, relaxing and quiet setting, surrounded by rolling fields and countryside. The holiday felt like we properly got away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. North Leigh is a beautiful village with a lot of houses made of traditional cotswold stone. The cottage was spotless and furnished to a very high standard. We particularly liked the conservatory and the private courtyard garden. The kitchen was well equipped and the bedrooms and living room were very comfortable and tastefully decorated. The owners were extremely friendly and welcoming and we also had a visit from the retired farm sheepdog, who came to say hello! Nothing was a bother to them and we felt completely at home. There is so much to see and do in the area - we went to Bourton on the Water, Lechlade and Farringdon, and visited relatives in Brize Norton and Witney. Bourton on the Water is well worth a visit for the selection of shops and restaurants, as well as Birdland and the model village.

The literature describing the property was spot on in terms of accuracy. We have already recommended the property to our parents. If you choose this cottage, you won't be let down.

The house is very pleasant, in a resting countryside and surrounded with fields and animals (horses, dogs, geese, etc...).
The host and hostess are very welcoming, discreet and though helpful.
The comfort and equipment of the house is perfect : nice resting room, very good beds, complete kitchen appliances.

We did spend a fantastic week, enjoying lots of touristical visits in the heart of England : Oxford, Blenheim palace, Stratford-upon-Avon, Rugby, London, etc....

We recommend the place to stay and wish future visitors the same bright and sunny weather that we enjoyed this week ofMarch 2009.

Nous avons passé quelques jours en famille très agréable, dans un cadre vert, au calme. Pour qui aime la nature c'est parfait !
Le cottage est aménagé avec goût, et bien pensé.
Thanks from France, Maine et Loire
Anne marie

We first visited this cottage in June 2006 and found it a beautiful and relaxing location with lots of places to walk with our dogs. It was spotless and provided everything we needed. The friendly owners made us very welcome - nothing was too much trouble - and we booked up straight away for the following year. On our second visit in June 2007, we really enjoyed our stay; although our dogs didn't quite know what to make of the piglets! We also got to know the area a little more - we found it very helpful that we could go into the grounds of Blenheim Palace with our dogs and enjoyed our day there.

We've booked the cottage again for our third visit this June - its the ideal place for a relaxing break which keeps us going for the rest of the year. We would definitely recommend this property to a friend - we know it couldn't fail to please.

Our guest book is full of lovely compliments. Many thanks to all of you who have written in it.