The Little Paddock

On arrival at The Little Paddock we were most impressed with the location, the property and the facilities, however the property proved that you should most definitely not judge a book by the cover. Issues in the holiday included: ? The main house had two showers available, potentially to host 6 people, with a further double room and shower in the annex. Sufficient indeed provided of course you didn?t have the issues that we had. Shower 1 could not be turned up above tepid, shower 2 could not be turned down from hot, fine if you like a hot shower ? not fine for a pre-teen. Shower 3 in the annex had enough hot water for one person. This was reported to the landlord after the first night when we discovered the issue. We were advised this had only been reported to the landlord on the day of our arrival ? what a lie ? given that there was a review of the property from the previous month, visible on the Sykes website reporting the exact same issue. ? The water pressure was ridiculous, water either spurted from the tap or dribbled. ? Halfway through the holiday the boiler failed, leaving us with no hot water at all, not that we could have showered anyway, but we could now no longer even wash, in addition the temperature of the cottage fell below 16 degrees ? official guidance for workplaces is that the temperature should not fall below 16, so to have it fall that low in a cottage that?s marketed with a 5 star rating is absolutely disgusting. We then spent over 3 hours trying to contact the owner and sykes to get this actioned. ? One shower between 6 not being enough, the bathroom in the annex that we were forced to share (by no means a 5 star facility), has a faulty lock. Resulting in my son being trapped in a bathroom for almost an hour ? sykes are aware of this as we did call to try to get help. Fortunately he was able to use the cotton buds in the vanity kit provided as a makeshift lockpick however had he not been able to get out, with no spare key or ability to get in to the building we would have been stuck. ? The hot tub was cloudy ? not unclean, but not encouraging. ? The property has maintenance issues, with peeling paint in places, it looks tired and in the dining room a patch of plaster missing ? are we to be blamed for that too??? ? We were offered ?150 compensation due to having no heating or hot water. We have not received that, although given that we had two children with us I think ?150 is a pathetic offer for a property with no heating at this time of year. School classrooms cannot fall below 18 degrees but it?s acceptable for us to house two children below 16 degrees??? In short I left the property incredibly disappointed, and am now left completely disgusted with the treatment and attitude of the owners, who had clearly failed to action a repair of the facilities reported to them in March and now accuse visitors of damage that they did not inflict.

We stayed at The Little Paddocks over the Easter weekend and following week. Paid extra for the use of the hot tub. When we arrived we were impressed with the look of the place but the reality was very different. The hot tub was cloudy so not inviting although we were assured it was ok. It wasn?t what I had expected. The shower in the bathroom was cold (we should have had a note left explaining they were waiting for a part). The shower in the shower room was boiling hot and the shower in the annex only provided enough hot water for one shower. With 6 people requiring showers this was not acceptable. Later in the holiday the heating broke down but this was fixed the same day when the Plummer came to fix the shower, leaving muddy footprints all over the floor. We were told we did not need to be at the property as someone would accompany the plummer. They obviously didn?t check the bathroom when he finished. The property has a tired look about the walls and cracked plaster. Not too much of an issue but the final insult was after we returned home we were charged ?250 from out Good Housekeeping Bond to replace the shower panel which we were accused of damaging. This has not been rectified as we can?t prove we did not cause the damage. On another occasion my grandson was locked in the bathroom of the annex because the lock fell apart. We booked this through Sykes and they have not been able to sort this problem because we agreed to the Good Housekeeping Bond when we booked the property. This meant the owner could just claim the damages without any consultation with us. The whole experience has left us frustrated and annoyed that we paid to damages we did not cause so be careful of Good Housekeeping Bonds and take photographs of everything you may be accused of damaging

We've just come home from here, they was 8 of us, we had ample room.The cottage is dressed and decorated to a very high spec, it really was special to enjoy a bit of luxury. The surroundings are beautiful, we didn't have the best weather but still made great use of the hot tub and outside area. Amazing place, can't wait to go again.

The Little Paddock was a holiday home that felt like a real home. It was very comfortable, very clean and very well furnished and was ideal for our 3 generation family celebration holiday. The games room, snooker table, gym and hot tub were well used and the tub very well maintained by Dion. Any problems we had were soon sorted by Rob and Dion who were always at the end of the phone. A few minor quibbles were the size of the dishwasher which wasnt really big enough for 8 and that it and the fridge were in the utility room rather than the kitchen. The dining room table only seated 6 not 8 and an extra settee would have been useful in the sitting room when we all wanted to be together. As said these are minor quibbles and we would definitely recommend The Little Paddock which was also in a good location for getting out and about. In better weather the garden too would be lovely. A big thank you to Rob & Dion for an excellent base for our holiday.

Little Paddock exceeded our expectations. We had a luxurious week enjoying the excellent facilities, the well tended and spacious garden and the comfortable, elegant home. So generous, from the pretty flowers welcoming us in the hallway to the milk and thoughtful goodies in the kitchen and bathrooms we felt cosseted and relaxed. Thank you very much. The only flaw was the busy road which the owners couldn't help.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Little Paddock, It was a lovely, clean, spacious property which is beautifully decorated. There were lots of things to do at the property and you could tell a lot of thought had gone into making your stay special. Dion the owner was very helpful and kind. We had three generations of family staying there and they all absolutely loved it. The surrounding area is lovely, with plenty of places nearby to visit and some very good pubs and restaurants close by. I would highly recommend Little Paddock, and we would love to return sometime in the future.

What an absolute diamond of a holiday cottage. Dion was absolutely brilliant sorting very quickly and unobtrusively any issue which reared its head. Yes, you do get noise from the min road, and this does make the bedroom noisy at night, especially in the annex, but the cottage itself is wonderful with more amenities than we have ever had on tap. The addition of the games room and hot tub are brilliant. Lots to do, lovely place, highly recommend!

A beautiful house with all of the space and facilities a large three generational family could need. The garden space was brilliant and the hot tub lovely Dion was an attentive but unobtrusive owner who made sure we were having a lovely time. Location was great and we would visit again in a heartbeat.

We had a really nice holiday, everything was first class, plenty of on site thing to do, even had games for us to play, could not find fault with anything, well done to the owners, will tell ll our friends. many thanks xx

An excellent property, comfortable, clean with great extras to entertain the family. Enjoyed games room, hot tub and spacious gardens. Would definitely return at some point in the future.

Fabulous stay will well fitted out property. Owner attentive and responded quickly to any messages. As with previous visitors and comments in guest book, more hooks on doors in bathrooms etc would be useful. Would have appreciated access to footpath direct from property so as not to have to brave a very busy road. Perhaps a pedestrian access could be made at the far end of the field opposite the footpath to allow direct dog walking from the property? Overall a great stay with the family, lovely property with all the mod cons required for a very relaxing week. Would thoroughly recommend.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The garden and hot tub were well used. The house was spacious and had lots of places to vist nearby.

Great house for a family holiday, everything is there and more! ! Hot tubb,gym and gameroom especially, beautiful garden, excellent kitchen and the beds are really comfy. In the surroundings is much to do and to see, Bath is a beautiful town, Cycling and walking routes. We love to come back for another stay

Little Paddock is a really lovely property. Spotlessly clean. It has everything you need and is a complete home from home 3 generations of family had a lovely stay here and we can highly recommend. It has a very spacious kitchen and dining area and beautiful sitting room. Large bedrooms and bathroomensuite. Beautifully decorated too and a great deal of thought for the guest to be comfortable and feel like you are at home. We will definitely be back. Thank you!

We had an issue with the zip beds when we arrived but the problem was resolved with 10 minutes of reporting it. Excellent service.

Lovely, roomy property with well laid out rooms perfect for family get togethers and entertaining. Very comfy beds, big spacious bathrooms. Great games room and annexe. Hot tub is fantastic as is the grounds lots of room for children to run around and play as well as the adults. Few minor maintenance bits but nothing to impact our stay. Pipes are louder than normal when taps are used so something to be aware of if sharing the shared bathroom with young babies or light sleepers. Great location to shops within 500 yards only downside is located on main road which is busy and can get noisy wiht large lorries or cars going a bit fast and unfortunately no track to walk the 300 yards required to get onto a pavement for further exploration. Owner was very good, always contactable and happy to help with any queries and quick to reply.

The property was a very well presented, beautiful home where everything had been thought of. It was very clean with large gardens and plenty of entertainment options. We had a very pleasant and comfortable stay.

Our second visit within a year to Little Paddock, July and December, enjoyed ... Our second visit within a year to Little Paddock, July and December, enjoyed both seasons, hot tub a great feature, cottage very well equipped, beds comfortable, plenty of parking and we enjoyed the games room

Enjoyable weekend!

Another great stay at the Little Paddock Very comfortable house with great facilities for guests. Just the recharge we all needed and looked forward to. The countryside was beautiful with great walks special mention to Cotswold water park. Both Malmesbury and Cirencester were great to visit with good eateries, shops and friendly locals we felt very welcomed.

An outstanding property with lovely little details from towels, slippers, torches, bathroom products and welcome treats. The house was stunning and we didn't want to go out it was simply lovely to enjoy the house and its facilities. The owners were incredibly helpful and very attentive. Loved this property and would love to return.

Could not have been happier. The property is wonderful in every respect. Spacious clean tidy well appointed with just about everything you can possibly need. With some wonderful additional little touches. The support from the property management team was excellent. The hot tub was a very welcome addition given the extremely warm weather. You have the advantage of an Aldi store just 30 seconds drive up the road and a large Waitrose about 2 miles further on. The only slight drawback was the road outside the property is busy and you do get some noise from the road. However this did not detract from our enjoyment and we had an excellent time, so would highly recommend this property.

Amazing place to stay for our 4 generation holiday, something for everyone. Grandchildren loved the games room And us! Papa enjoyed the boules. Very spacious property with a real sense of luxury, so many lovely extras provided. Grandson enjoyed choosing which of the 4 tables to eat at. Exceptionally well equipped kitchen with accessories you would have at home. Nice to finish the day in the hot tub. Dion always responded promptly to any problems. Thank you for a very comfortable stay.

We had a great stay at The Little Paddock. Location is very central. Very well equipped, lovely extra touches, games room for a rainy day, quality toiletries, hot tub towels and slippers, snacks in the kitchen, etc. Would highly recommend and hot tub is a must. Dion was very helpful and always on hand to answer any queries. Thanks for a great week at the bungalow.

We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay. We appreciated all the thought and care that had gone into creating the ambiance. There was a spirit of luxury and generosity. The owner was kind and attentive.

A lovely spacious home, big enough for our party of 8. Hot tub although at an extra cost was a nice addition. Not sure it was checked during our stay as we spent days out. Owner was always on hand via text and responded promptly. Even telling us when next doors field was being cut, very exciting for our grandson when the big tractor turned up. Everything that's needed for a comfortable stay is here. The addition of a nightlight maybe nice as our grandson did have a nightmare and lost his bearings lots of lights on timers, we didn't like to disturb! Yes the road at times is used as a bit of a racetrack to some idiots but you do however have ease of access to Bath, Bristol etc. Good places to eat in Malmesbury too. The bungalow comes with a fabulous games room which was used plenty. A very nice holiday home and perfect for a big family gathering.

The property more than met our expectations. Tastefully decorated with all amenities. The hot tub along with a range of activities such as boule and the indoor games room within the annex kept us fully occupied.

Totally amazing house, excellent facilities, beautifully furnished. Only issue is with hot water in showers, even using boost button, showers were never above Luke warm. But this house is truly perfect in every other way and the location is excellent. Would definitely love to go back

We had a great stay at the Little Paddock, the house was lovely with loads of facilities. The owners had been very generous with provisions aswell with a lovely welcome pack of a few snacks. The house has was clean and close to Malmesbury though we drove in rather than walk along the verge. Everything was clean and the house even had some Christmas decorations up to make the break festive.

Our family spent Christmas at The Little Paddock. The accommodation was spacious and one of the cleanest holiday lets we have stayed in. The owners left us a generous welcome basket and were on hand for any problems. As previous occupants have commented, you do need a car as access out of the property on foot is not really viable and there is some noise from road traffic but on the whole a great place to stay and would highly recommend.

Had a great stay, owners very helpful & responsive with any issues we had.

We had a fantastic family holiday staying at the Little Paddock. Loved the space and comfort in the house and the games room and hot tub made it extra special. Everything we needed was there and our hosts were excellent, on hand, on the odd occasion we needed them. Would recommend.

Beautiful house. Lots of lovely touches like toiletries in the bathrooms. The games room is amazing. Kitchen has everything you need. Highly recommend!

I'd like to have given 5 stars, but held back because1. there was the little difficulty of the step in the corridor that we kept tripping over 2. it was difficultimpossible to get out of the property except by car. Also I didn't realise that we would be so close to a main road should have checked, I suppose, so traffic noise disturbed me but not others in the party. I must say, though, that the property is beautifully furnished and equipped. Lovely large garden, and very secure for a dog. Lots of nice outdoor furniture, and indoor games. Good TVs. Nice having separate places people could sit.

The house is completely immaculate. They have thought of everything to make it feel like a home away from home. The garden is huge and was thoroughly enjoyed by all of our party. We left feeling thoroughly relaxed, we will definitely return.

The only word to describe this property is exceptional. It's very spacious and light inside. All the fixtures and fittings are of high quality as is the equipment throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. The garden space is large and child safe. There is plenty of comfortable outside seating. The hot tub, available as an additional extra was a great success. Congratulations!

Amazing place, immaculately presented with attention to detail. Games room was a big win with kids big and small.

The house was amazing and the owners had thought of everything. The welcome hamper and fruit bowl was brilliant. The bedrooms were like something from a 5 star hotel, with lots of little extras such as pillow sprays and sllep makes. Each bathroom had its own set of toiletries even toothbrushes! Having 2 seating and dining areas was great. The outside space was amazing too with plenty of seating areas, the hot tub was an added benefit as was the boules lane. We had a fantastic week there.

We had a lovely long weekend at the Little Paddock. A lovely home that has everything you need for a great time away. Good selection of board games and a games room keep you entertained. There's also a gym and outdoor trampoline if you're feeling active or you can just sit in the garden and enjoy the views.

This is a remarkable, well appointed and stunning house with incredible fixtures and fittings. There is a well appointed gym and games room, a beautiful garden and ideally located for visiting various places in and around Malmsbury.. A real credit to the owners who have created a fantastic house!