Benson House Box

Self catering apartment used as a base for Badminton weekend . Half an hr travel and accommodation at a ‘normal price’ for the weekend with multiple routes to Badminton horse trials . Located in lovely village with facilities , we shopped en route for food but used local shop for essentials . Village pub very friendly . Would be lots of options for walking and exploring the local area . 1 hr from The farmers dog which we did venture to .

If I’m not picking - The property had everything we needed although a little more cutlery would be useful . Couldnt get the main tv to hook up to the internet but barely used this anyway . Parking is very convenient as not designated property parking in a free car park across from the property only once had an issue with space as nursery pick up time so useful to know for timings . Very lucky to get a space outside the door on one occasion . Also useful to know there is limited outdoor space to the property , there is a courtyard which could be lovely but seems a little neglected . (As a note to maintenance - The porch door into the property also needs rehanging - was difficult to open fully )

Spacious and comfortable in a lovely location. Access was easy. Great shower and plenty of hot water for the four of us.

Parking a little tricky - the car park opposite was very full. Would have been helpful to have more sponges/cloths for washing up and cleaning the kitchen. Lock box hard to get the key back into on exit.

Good selection of jams, tea, coffee & biscuits. Very comfortable beds & towels. Plenty of mirrors for dressing in our period costumes for the Jane Austen Festival Parade with 2,000 keen Jane Austen fans from all the world. Communication before arrival & after were very good. The information about the area was helpful.

The key safe was very difficult to open on arrival & we had to call the owner for them to explain the knack of getting in. The doors front & back a bit vulnerble. Srong scent of diffuser sticks set off migraine & asthma. Creaky doors

It was perfect for our short stay

The table and chairs could be in a better position