Railway Junction cottages

Lovely little annexe .

Very hot as the wood holds the heat . Rather have a small microwave in the kitchenette than an oven thing you have to get out of the cupboard so don’t use. Very close to railway line so very noisy with freight trains at times

Very clean ideal for our family

Train passes by every 5-10 mins

Lovely property, stylish and cosy with plenty of living space downstairs. Well equipped kitchen with lots of oven space and hobs.

The cottage had some charming touches and was well-stocked with condiments and essentials. The kitchen included high-end appliances, which was a nice bonus. Communication with our host, Julia, was responsive throughout, offered a £50 refund and 5% off a future stay, and kindly said she would have come in to clean the first evening if we’d asked.

About an hour before check-in, Julia informed us that the roof window in the conservatory had a leak. Unfortunately, this was actually in the main sitting area, so we had a towel, bowl, and tray on the floor to catch the rain. The lounge chairs were extremely threadbare, and the furnishings in general felt worn out and in need of updating. The lack of a blind in the shower room was also uncomfortable, as the garden is accessible from a neighbouring property. The front door opens directly into a cabinet, well-stocked but awkwardly placed and there were messy piles of books everywhere, which made the space feel cluttered. We were told a new cleaner had been used that day and there was an access issue due to a local marathon. While understandable, a delayed check-in to allow for a proper clean might have made a big difference. Julia’s offer to come and clean was kind, but by that point we just got on with it and tried to settle in. Sadly, despite some good features and a helpful host, we didn’t enjoy our stay which was a real shame, as the cottage has potential with a bit more care.