Testimonials


	What Our Guests Say - "Fantastic house, deeply impressed. Blockley is a village of dreams!" - David & Frances Soye, July 2008 - "Lovely to escape the sounds of the city! Hainault is extremely peaceful and a welcome break. We loved the fireplace!!" - Tessa & John, August 2008 - "A place of pure tranquility with amazing walking and a piece of history. We'll be here next year!" - Carla & Adam, August 2008 - "Lovely quirky cottage surroundings with fabulous views. As lovers of history we were bowled over by the house (especially the fireplace) and the village of Blockley. Oh, and the wine in the hamper was refreshingly good quality. I would recommend anyone to stay here!" - John & Rachel, September 2008 - "Very comfortable cottage, well equipped, lovely setting. We will recommend this! Thank you - we have had a lovely time and would love to come back." - Sue & Ian Bywaters (Dorset), Heather & Keith Rimington (Kent), September 2008 - "Towards thy house, 'a chick of good repute, played the tune in the car - she dreamed of" - Unknown, September 2008 - "Beautiful house! Scenic villages and countryside! We have had a great weekend. Many thanks." - The Moens (Norway), September 2008 - "Fantastic house, lovley village and exceptional food from The Crown Inn." - The Merrifields & Co, October 2008 - "Wonderful house - great views. Great time had by all. Many thanks." - Various, October 2008 - "Beautiful house with wonderful features. Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and would love to come back again." - Various, November 2008 - "Just perfect! Everything that you could possibly want. Many thanks." - The Quintons, December 2008 - Superb house, well equiped with lovely views and great weather. The Crown Inn will remember us!! Thanks." - The Beeches, December 2008 - "Lovely house, lovely setting with everything we could possibly need. We'll be back next year. Thank you." - The Langdales, December 2008 - "Beautiful weather, scenery and walks. Lovely accomodation and village." - The Smiths, January 2009 - "When searching for a 6 week rental in the Cotswolds, I happened upon Hainault House. The owner was extremely helpful, answering questions directly, offering suggestions and responding quickly to my needs. This was far and above the impersonal business tone one often experiences over the internet. The entire matter instilled a sense of trust in the decision making process, so important for internet transactions. I can't say enough good things about my experience." - S.E/U.S. January 2009 - "Super house & facilities - can't think of anything else that could be provided. We had to delay 1 day due to snow but it made it all very very pretty when we did arrive!" - Nickless, Jones, Ryan Families, February 2009 - "We had a wonderful time - lovely home, great facilities and lots to explore - we hope to be back!" - Helen Towne & Family, February 2009 - "A wonderful time had by all - thank you!" - Gina Brazier (Australia), March 2009 - "Fantastic house and location. Very well stocked and great facilities. Fabulous weekend had by all!" - Danni Johns & Friends, April 2009 - "Beautiful views and great walks. Very comfy beds!" - 9 girls from Manchester, April 2009 - "We had a great time! We will be back, thanks for having us", Andy (Sale), April 2009 - "Thanks, loved the house and the views. Had a brilliant weekend!" - Baikole Family, April 2009 - "Had a lovely break in a beautiful area. Hidcote gardens, and absolute must for anyone who loves gardening and do eat at The Crown Inn - food was excellent." - Gill & Stephen Faraday, May 2009 - "My kinda place - yes and I like it" - Cliff Richard, Weybridge, May 2009 - "Family holiday for Mum's 70th and Rae's 40th birthdays - what a beautiful house and village - wonderful!" - David & Jay (Scotland) & friends, May 2009 - "Great house - wonderful area. Lots to do - great family holiday!!" - Murphy Family, June 2009 - "A most wonderful 3 generation holiday! Hainault House, Blockley and the Cotswolds were perfect and we leave after 3 weeks filled with special life long memories. We shall miss the friendly village and beautiful views from the upper garden!!!" - June/July 2009 - "Me, my wife and our five children all loved this holiday. The cottage was more than big enough and we found so much to do in the local area. Blenheim Palace, Warwick Castle and Straford-upon-Avon were all reachable and all great days out. The village pub was most accommodating and served us some great food. The cottage was excellent, the owners had thought of everything. They even left us two bottles of wine and a pint of milk for our arrival. The location was absolutely stunning beautiful views." - Unsigned, July 2009 - "Had a wonderful time here! Amazing scenery, lovely people, villages and pubs. Fantastic house! Everything we could have hoped for! Thanks!" - Springbord (Denmark) July 2009 - "We had an amazing time. A beautiful house in a beautiful village. The owners of Hainault have thought of everything. 5*" - The Barnett & Watson families, Grantham, Lincolnshire, July 2009 - "Great house and fantasic views! We all enjoyed our week here and there was lots to do in the Cotswolds! Thank you!!" - The Bant Clan! East Yorkshire, July 2009 - "I enjoyed being here. Lots to do!" - Hannah N, Hong Kong, July/August 2009 - "Lovely cottage with everything we needed for an excellent holiday, even sunny weather!" - The Lennox family, August 2009 - "We very much enjoyed our stay here. Very comfortable house in this beautiful village. We love the Cotswolds!" - The Pearce familiy & Cara (Surrey), August 2009 - "Time passed too quickly, loved the house. Fabulous! Will bring a hard hat next time!" - Hanulfon family from Scotland, Bulgaria, Jamacia and Libya, September 2009 - "Had a great time in the house & in the Cotswolds. Very quaint village." - Jones, Perry & Mahney families (Australia), September 2009 - "Spent my 40th birthday week in this perfect location. Blockley is gorgeous & the house the ideal base for the Cotswolds. Thanks x" - The Howard family & clan (Hampshire), Sept 2009 - "We've has a fantastic weekend celebrating David's 30th in this gorgeous house - thank you, it was perfect!" - The Carrs, London, Bath, Oxford & Baisingstoke, September 2009 - "Had a brilliant weekend. Beautiful house. Thank you for the loan of it!" - The Gallup Girls, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire & Somerset, October 2009 - "Lovely house, lovely village, lovely weather! We've had a great weekend. Thank you!" - Holden family, London & Aitchinson family, Preston, October 2009 - "I had a nice time and I liked going on the big walks and I liked sleeping in the bedroom with nanhies Iris!" - Gruffddvies, October 2009 - "Four generations had a wonderful time!" - The West, Davies & Chantry families, October 2009 - "Great friends, food, wine, house & locations. An enjoyable combination!" - The Wittshire Weekenders, November 2009 - "Great time, despite the weather: lovely house. Quaint village. Pitty about no mobile phone signal!" - Thomas family, Indiana, November 2009 - "A good place to celebrate Christmas a little early! House comfortable & well equipped. Beds excellent! Wine & mince pies very much appreciated – thank you! The Crown – good; The Bell at Walford on Avon – very good; The Horseshoes at Shipston – very good as is The Queens Head at Stow! Arabian Nights at The Courtyard by the RSC at Stratford is not to be missed. Weather could have been better so home a day early! No mobile phone signal or FM radio because signals do not come in the valley. Sue (housekeeper) was a great help when the TV picture went one evening – thank you Sue!!" – The Rees and Collins families, Kent & Deanshanger, December 2009 - “Beautiful house, beautiful location! We had such wonderful time – a perfect place to celebrate a perfect birthday! Thank you so much xx” - Liberty’s 21^st birthday party, December 2009 - “What a wonderful way to celebrate New Year! Lovely house, beautiful village and pub 30 seconds away, excellent! Thank you for a wonderful stay.” – James & Edmond party, Surrey, December 2009 - “We had a lovely week in your beautiful house. Thank you x” – The Fox Family, January 2010 - “Fantastic weekend. Beautiful house & facilities, lovely comfy beds + warm! Beautiful views & village. Thank you for accommodating us!” – A group of friends, Birmingham/London/Oxford, January 2010 - “Fantastic time, lovely cottage, lovely village with great views and great history. Thank you for accommodating us all” – Group of friends from Watford/Essex, January 2010 - “Beautiful cottage, very homely, fantastic retreat after a very busy 2009. Thank you!” – Sam & Lisa from Watford, January 2010 - “We had a lovely weekend in a comfortable, well equipped house. Thank you for allowing the dogs!” – The Walenleys & D’Anones, January 2010 - “A very enjoyable weekend – good weather, good walks and excellent cottage!” – Ruberton family, February 2010 - “Great place, great location. Had a great time!” – Webster family, February 2010 - “Great house, superb location, excellent time.” – Group of friends from Reigate/Birmingham/Bedford/Manchester, February 2010 - “Peaceful and relaxing house, warm welcome (thanks!), lovely views, good walks, beautiful location. Fabulous weather – sunny & snow!” – Group of friends from Bolton/Haslemere/Shefford, February 2010 - “I loved the accommodation, it was most enjoyable with a cosy fire and lovely warm beds! If you wish to visit anywhere, I recommend Oxford which was great! TIP: Try the local pubs, they are lovely!” – Alex, Olivia & Spencer family, February 2010 - “Blockley, a beautiful part of the Cotswolds! Hainault Cottage was the perfect base for a week in the Cotswolds. Recommend the Great Western Arms for good food and a warm welcome. Don’t miss the walks around Blockley, stunning! Fabulous weather too!” – Richer and Von Haartman families, March 2010 - “Fabulous! Thank you very much. Shame about the weather!” – Claire Cox & Friends, March 2010

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