Island Yurt

Best holiday I've had since 2012. ..I really hope whoever books this holiday has the same relaxing and brilliant time....will certainly book again in near future...Nick Cottage no pun there !!

HI IT WAS NICE QUIET AND PEACEFUL A GOOD GET AWAY FROM IT ALL DESTINATION. A FEW THINGS CAN DO WITH UPDATING APART FROM THAT IT WAS OK FOR ME BUT MY PARTNER DID NOT LIKE THE CREEPY CRAWLIES INSIDE THE ACCOMMODATION. A PLACE TO VISIT AGAIN

An amazing getaway hideout for our honeymoon. We stayed on island Yurt for a week the setting is perfect and so peaceful. Our Yurt was clean and ready on arrival the owner met us and showed us around. Kitchen contains all pots, pans and cutlery with kettle, toaster and microwave with grill, fridge with small top freezer box and a dishwasher. Bathroom with good size shower and instant hot water, large comfy bed, sauna, hot tub, firepit, BBQ and reclining chairs all in a good outside space set on the scenic lake. A small area exists at the back of the Yurt for parking which is handy for unpacking and packing, there is also a small rowing boat with is fun to cruise around the lake. The wildlife around the lake is amazing with Australian Black swans, Canadian Geese, Heron, Squirrel and some of the most beautiful dragonfly you'll see. With permission the owners are happy for you to fish, caught lots of Roach and Rudd but not carp as conditions were extremely hot for the week. Location is ideal for exploring the cotswolds sited 10 miles north of Cheltenham with easy access to the A46 with Evesham and Tewkesbury Close by for shops. Had we not gone out exploring we wouldn't have seen a soul so peaceful is the location but owners on hand via a quick call if any queries. Wouldn't hesitate to rebook fantastic place.

Im hesitant to leave a bad review because the owners were lovely and very helpful but I want to leave a review that I wish I had seen before I booked, so Im going to start with the good feedback first the owners are very kind, approachable, accommodating and helpful. the view was stunning and it was lovely to be so near the ducks and geese and swans everyday. the hot tub was wonderful! We spent lots of time in it and we absolutely loved it. Okay, now the bad feedback its been commented on a lot and I have to say, most of the weight of my score is based around the cleanliness of the place. Ive stayed in other yurts before, so I know what to expect, but it was very clear that the place doesnt get a regular clean, or that it certainly doesnt get a regular deep clean. The tops of the doorframes were thick with dust, we needed to look under the bed to plug a wire into the dvd player and it was the same under there, plus there were several very large spiders whose webs were clearly not fresh. When we walked in, the place smelled of bleach which was fine, but as the days went on, whatever the bleach was masking came out and became very unpleasant. My partner had to put tiger balm under his nose to mask the smell so he could sleep at night. I think, given the tariff of the yurt, as standard, the property should be properly cleaned in between every visit because a consistent upkeep of cleaning would 100 improve the cleanliness of the yurt. the cleanliness also extends to the cooking tools the outdoor bbq was full of spiders and when we lit the bbq, I think we may have burned a nest of spiders because there was a lot of popping and crackling. Not a cleaning issue with the fire pit but the grate was broken so we couldnt make use of it. the bathroom has no facilities to hold your toiletries or even a towel rack, which isnt the biggest issue but it doesnt reflect luxury. Plus there is no blind or curtain on the window in the bathroom, which isnt ideal. the bins are located in a drawer in the kitchen which is a few feet from the bed, so the smell starts to ripen where you sleep, quite quickly. the sauna gave us an electric shock, so we stopped using it. To be fair, we didnt report this to the owners because we forgot to. the heater was temperamental there were no basics to get you started, cookingwise ie no salt, pepper, oil etc. We ended up leaving a day early and the owners didnt even question it, so not sure how regularly that happens or if they just didnt register that we were leaving early. If youre looking for something rustic and outdoorsy, this will be perfect, but if youre looking for luxury Im afraid to say this doesnt live up to that standard, at all.

Yurt is well furnished and bed very comfortable. Hot tub was lovely and really enjoyed messing around in the little rowing boat on the lake! My husband swam every day, accompanied by the ducks and two black swans who all visited us everyday they would have happily joined us IN the yurt had it not been for our dog, Mabel, who thought that was a step too far! Cooked jacket spuds and baked Camembert in the fire pit! A wonderful mix of glamping and nature. Feel rejuvenated and ready to face reality! Will definitely go back!

We loved this week away, we haven't felt so relaxed for a long time. Somethings looked a little tired, however once we settled in it was soon forgotten about. Loved it! Want a duck now though

What a lovely little holiday this was. So relaxing and away from the world. Lovely local pubs and a nice fish and chips shop what we found 8mins up the road. Which was also nice. Inside the yurt wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea. But for us it was everything what we needed. My honest opinion tho, it could do with a good deep clean and abit of tlc in places but overall this didn't bother us. This is just feed back for the owner to take on board. We would still come back . Owner was very friendly and left us to put own accord. Top bloke. We did some fishing, the hub tub was lovely and sauna. We used the BBQ one night and the film projector kept us entertained on the rainy nights. The ducks are hungry little monkey and they would be waiting at the back door every morning waiting for some food. I love the wildlife so this was right up my street. I named a few of the ducks as they was pretty funny to watch. They obviously was very used to humans and they sat inches away from us. The family of goose and black swans came and visited us every day too. And the 2 herons sat close to there willow trees. So loads of wildlife to explore. We also had another yurt which my mum and dad stayed at. My dad's a big fishing guy and he caught some good sized fish. So there are some nice carp in there. Overall the surrounding kind of out lay the little points I said what need improving. But till would make a better experience next time. Thanks again and hopefully see you again in the future The mckeons And the head family's

The yurt was in a wonderful position , away from the rest of the world,with uninterrupted views of the lake and all the associated wildlife. During our stay the weather was consistently foul so we were not able to use the outside cooking or relaxing facilities much but the hot tub was lovely during gaps in the rain. The projector was useful ,the fire was very efficient and the shower lovely and warm. Personally I found the cooking facilities quite complicated but that was a minor issue. The dog enjoyed sitting under the canopy watching all the wildlife and experiencing all the different smells on his walks. A good place for outdoor people.

We had a fantastic time, the yurt was very comfortable. A few spiders but who cares they won't hurt you. The owner is very pleasant and helpful. It was nice to see Freddie again and we are looking forward to seeing him again. We have booked again for June 2024.

The yurt was clean and tidy, the surrounding area lakes etc were so peaceful and quiet, we had a very relaxing time. Took lots of wildlife photos. and my husband enjoyed the fishing. The owner was friendly and showed us around and how everything worked, Loved the hot tub, BBQ, pizza oven and the fire pit.

Absolutely the best holiday by far. The area is beautiful and very quiet, we love seeing all the wildlife and of coarse the hot tub. Absolutely cant wait to go back next year we have already booked and it will be our 5th year.

Absolutely stunning place. Loved every minute. Would benefit from anual maintenance to repaint decking, prune trees, deep clean. Overall outstanding though

Oh the place was amazing, yurt really felt like home. Could do with a deep clean and cover on toilet window. My partner was always in the sauna. We both enjoyed the jacuzzi. I used the little boat several times. Bbq and fire pit awesome. I fell in love with the black swans which came right over to see us everyday. The sounds of the trees, Lake and birds was magical. Thankyou for an amazing holiday x

Lovely peaceful, location. Yurt is lovely.

The seclusion, privacy and closeness to wildlife was just what we wanted. The bed was very comfy. Hot tub was wonderful. A few more items of basic crocketyglasses, rather than only two or three items of each. I would certainly go back again. Good food at Beckford but pricey. Gardener's Arms in a vilage a short dricve away is good.

Absolutely beautiful place, wonderful hosts Had an amazing relaxing weekend ... Absolutely beautiful place, wonderful hosts Had an amazing relaxing weekend surrounded by nature, took a trip in the rowing boat, did a little fishing, drinks in the hot tub overlooking the lake was just wonderful The swans and ducks are brilliant Will be returning

Amazing place to stay the amount of my family and friends that want to come now I have gone is immense Their are comments on here which mention cleanenus but its glamping at the end of the day it's not meant to be 5 star level but it's not fair off to be honest , and everything you could need is there and its gorgeouse All the amenities are so helpful . Love the shower room , host are absolutely lovely and helpful , any questions or calls are awsnerd to fast and promptly. We are going to book again .can not recommended enough was so nice and lovely I can see it being a yearly trip

Absolutely stunning. We loved everyday

Absolutely perfect place to relax. Very comfortable bed. Everything that you could need was supplied. Would recommend 100.

Fifth time here, love the peace and tranquility, so relaxing and facilities great

Extremely lovely holiday. So peaceful and restful. The yurt was all we expected and more. We will definitely be back again!

What a wonderful place, we really did not want to leave. The yurt is so comfortable and has everything you need. We used the BBQ Hot plate most nights and had some lovely meals. The hot tub is incredible and what a view!!! We followed days fishing and relaxing with a hot tub and then used the projector for a film each night using our amazon fire stick. The fishing was great which kept my husband very happy too. We had never before visited this part of the country but we will be back. Just beautiful and after 7 days we still feel there is so much more to see and do. We would highly recommend to anyone. We will be back. NB. I have a disability and limited mobility but the Island Yurt was very comfortable with only one step to contend with which I think I read they can provide a ramp for. The shower is walk in aswell, making it very accessible got such a unique holiday home.

Great place to stay for peace and quiet, fishing really good, some great walks from your doorstep.

Wonderful place to relax, unwind and recharge the batteries! Peaceful and very secluded but within very easy reach of a number of great townsplaces to visit. Gas barbecue and pizza oven were great for al fresco dining. Toasting marshmallows on the firepit under the stars and relaxing in the hot tub made the holiday complete.

Perfect getaway, some things just need modernising.

We loved everything about this Yurt! The views were incredible and we had such a relaxing time. The kitchen has everything you need fridge with small freezer compartment, microwave oven, dishwasher, hob, there's a firepit you can use for coal bbq, and a huge gas bbq with a pizza oven. Everything you need is provided, but I would recommend bringing your own beach towels for the hot tub unless you want to use your shower towels. Absolutely loved the projector too! We definitely hope to return.

Peaceful and beautiful area, yurt could do with a few personal touches, a bit of ... Peaceful and beautiful area, yurt could do with a few personal touches, a bit of cobwebbing and a few more utensils, but a great place to stay and would definitely go back

Such a relaxing retreat. Exactly what we needed. Perfect for us.

Second visit to different yurt just lovely. May not suit everyone, pretty basic very in touch with naturemany varieties of spider my partner fished but sadly didnt catch the big carp he was after not for want of trying . Lucky with the weather even had to ask to turn the hot tub down

The facilities at the yurt were great hot tub, BBQ, fire pit and all over looking the lake. Loved the projector and sauna too!

The solitude of the location, really complements the type of holiday getaway that my wife and I needed to unwind and enjoy our silver anniversary. The Yurt was warm and well equipped, and the views over the lake were most welcome in the early morning light. Soaking in the hot tub at the lakeside watching the waterfowl was just sublime. There were however two minor issues that have to be addressed. 1. The bathroom toilet window requires a frosted panel installing. 2. The shower tray overflows when in use, the water spilled out into the toilet area as the drainage was not adequate enough to cope with the deluge of water from the shower unit.

Hot tub anytime

It was utterly brilliant! We loved every second, the setting is beautiful and the yurt itself is gorgeous, just what we wanted! Couldnt fault a thing! And the ducksgeeseswans were super friendly and sociable!

The property was as expected. It is secluded, the setting is fantastic with a lake. 2 great pubs within walking distance serving fantastic food. Ideal for those who like wildlife, country air, and pergect for romance.

Literally an english version on the Maldives. So worth booking. Hottub and sauna was beautiful especially when its cold outside makes it so cosy. Looking out to the lake and the electric boat was so nice and feeding the ducks and swans and drinking red wine by the bon fire. So beautiful, so grateful for the owners who created this xx

It was all round a really lovely relaxing week in the heart of beautiful English countryside, surrounded by nature. Everything about the Yurt was perfect.

Location is amazing, facilities provided are great. It was a lovely relaxing stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Only complaints place is tired and needs a spring clean and some maintenance.

The enjoyment of relaxation and the enjoyment of the wildlife together with a beautiful landscape on the edge of a lake.

3rd visit lovely, highly recommended

This holiday is ideal if you want to stay somewhere different. The lakeside position is great. Your only visitors are the ducks. It is so quiet and peaceful and you only see other people if you venture into the village or further afield. The addition of a boat to go out on the lake in is ideal. The area around the Yurt is left unspoilt overgrown and natural which encourages wild life. Not for you if you are looking for 5 star accommodation and pristine surroundings but we loved every minute and will definitely be going back.