Riverside Manor, Evesham

We had a wonderful holiday the house was very spacious, the beds really comfortable the 2 dogs loved the huge garden, and the Jacuzzi was a real treat, fishing at the end of the garden a real treat. Debbie the owner was so helpful as the gas for the BBQ had run out she replaced it straight away a big Thankyou Gill, Dave, Steph and Dave.

The property is in an absolutely beautiful setting. My friends and I booked to stay for my 30th birthday and as we had lovely weather we spent most of the time outside. I feel we may have not enjoyed our stay as much if wed have been inside more. There were a few things that let us down a bit whilst we were there. The floors in a lot of rooms are extremely uneven and there are holes under the carpet in bedrooms, as well as rugs with lifted corners. This made it difficult to walk in the night, I had to be very careful with my footing. The stairs down to the kitchen are quite narrow and steep with a turn, this was ok once wed got used to it but quite tricky to get all our shopping bits down. The kitchen has a lot of what youd need and is set out really well. Unfortunately the dishwasher was not working during our stay. There was also an issue with mold in the ice machine on the fridge which I hope was passed on to the owners quickly. Other than this, everything was spotless on arrival which was great. Many of the bathrooms have beautiful baths, but no plug stoppers. The water temperature is also very difficult to control. The only standing shower in the house does not drain quickly so we had to turn the shower off to let it drain then continue. The outside area is stunning and we loved the long table and chairs. I feel that the swinging chair could be replaced or recovered and it was a shame the hot tub wasnt working as this would have been a fantastic addition! We loved how we could so easily walk between the kitchen and decking so we could dine outside and it was very handy to have a downstairs WC. All the furnishings are lovely throughout and we enjoyed each bedrooms individual style. Overall, its a genuinely beautiful property but it needs some work and maintenance to get it to its full potential. The group I stayed with and I would love to come and stay again in the future if the feedback is taken on board.

The cottage is in a wonderful position in the countryside around Evesham. Its convenient for the town and surrounding attractions too. Inside the facilities are good although I have referred a few issues back to the agency, and hopefully the owner, which do need some attention. The agency are difficult to communicate with in terms of response to contacts. We enjoyed our stay and would return on the basis that the points raised to agents are dealt with.

Seven of us stayed at River Manor five adults, two children, and three dogs. We were told we were the first paying guests, which made the stay feel a bit like a trial run. The appliances, furniture, and soft furnishings are of a high standard. I always check the beds first when booking, and I was pleased to find they were very comfortable a good nights sleep is essential on holiday. The layout was a little tricky to understand from the description, but to clarify, the house is spread over three floors. On the main entrance level, theres a living room and a small office with views of the river, the main bedroom with an ensuite shower room, and a small kitchen area equipped with a wine fridge, kettle, and toaster. Upstairs, there are three more bedrooms two of which are ensuite with baths, and one accessed through another room. On the lower floor, there's another bedroom with an ensuite also with a bath, and below that, down a flight of narrow stairs with a sharp turn, youll find the boot room and a spacious openplan living area and kitchendiner. This space opens onto a southfacing patio and garden that leads directly to the rivers edge a real highlight of the property, especially on sunny days. That said, we did experience several teething problems during our stay. The boiler failed, the top half of the fridge wasnt working, and the washing machine flooded the boot room. Some of the windows are quite old, with noticeable gaps that made it chilly at night, and the carpet fitting is quirky though mostly hidden under rugs. We had to adjust the selfclose hinges on the doors, or they may have trapped tiny fingers. Despite these issues, the owner has clearly put thought into what guests might need, and we got the sense shes been let down by tradespeople. Its a real shame the hot tub isnt working yet, as it would be a perfect spot to unwind while taking in the garden and river views. While we werent particularly taken with Evesham itself, there are plenty of great places to visit within an hours drive. Overall, we would return the location and potential are great but the property does need some upgrading to reach its full promise.