Hidden Escape

Katie is absolutely lovely - very warm and welcoming and she's put her heart into making the experience a good one. The annex is spotlessly clean and comfy and has got everything you need and a lovely view to boot! (If you don't have everything you need - just ask Katie .. for instance I borrowed her potato masher!) The location for Box Village is perfect - just a 5 min walk down the hill to the 2 x cafes and the bus stops to Bath or Corsham (heads up for the walk back UP the hill on the way back!) It's literally right on the edge of Box Woods - which was an unexpected bonus for me, which gave an easy walk to many potential further walks - and road-free access to the fabulous Quarryman's Arms pub for more views, great beer, good food and (on the Saturday I was there) fab vibes watching the Bath rugby game (let's not mention the loss!)

These are less 'things I didn't like' and more 'things to be aware of' - and in no way should put you off because it's a lovely place and good value too. Just things that either I'd have liked to be aware of or made me think of friends/family who would want things considered. If you're not used to an induction hob there are instructions in the Guest Welcome folder (I was VERY tired and hungry when I arrived and got a bit confused by the hob lock system!) The property is at the top of a fairly short but pretty steep hill (I have a friend with breathing issues who I know would have needed a couple of brief stops to make it to the top - still possible just be aware) Finally - one for the 'wide of thigh' people - I think modern architects must all be skinny because it's not the only place I've come across this - I'm a generously thighed size 12 and sitting on the loo my left thigh was touching the wall which isn't the end of the world - but for the 5 nights I was there it did niggle - and I wondered how that would be for my bigger friends and family.

I liked everything about the property; my stay was really lovely.

The provision of soap and shampoo for the shower would be good; it's a minor point though.

A really lovely property with many thoughtful touches. The owner is very helpful.

There is nothing not to like.

Comfortable bed and sofa. Good pub nearby.

Strong and unpleasant smell of drains in the bathroom which carried through into the bedroom. Wall light next to bed was loose on the wall. Kitchen chairs not very stable. Located at the top of a very steep hill.