Percy House - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Percy House is wonderfully located in a quiet suburban street within walking distance of Stratford upon Avon town centre with all its many attractions. The house is warm and cosy in winter and worked well for a three generation half term break. We were disappointed by some elements of cleanliness and minor maintenance issues and have reported these to Bolthole Retreats who have advised they will be addressed. My recommendation below is based on these issues being addressed.

Lovely stay at Percy house. Beautifully clean and very comfortable. Great location to Stratford for the Christmas markets. Would definitely return.

The house has clearly been designed to let and is marketed on the huge kitchen-dining room. It is very impressive as you stand there, taking in the space and light. The sofas are comfortable, as are the beds, and the house has a certain surface-level appeal. There are some nice touches, like the Xbox and DVDs, but the lack of a welcome pack was disappointing. The kitchen lacked basics: no potato peeler or any kind of blender. There was also a lack of usable surface space once you started cooking. It has been designed to look good but functions poorly. In the fridge we found one pint of whole milk with about 100ml left—who leaves milk when cleaning? The cupboards contained a broken wine glass, mismatched dirty mugs, and not enough of the same type for six guests. The table had six chairs, four of which needed fixing; it’s only a matter of time before they break and someone is injured. In the utility room, the washing machine still had a baby’s bib inside. It’s clear that surfaces are cleaned and beds changed, but the cleaning stops there. The heating system was locked, and the kitchen relied on oil plug-in radiators. It wasn’t cold during our stay, but I can imagine it would be very chilly in winter. The sitting room, with two comfortable sofas, had an electric fire and a remote with flat batteries. The Xbox had only one controller, and the seating was really only suitable for four adults. Finding someone’s medical finger support down the side of the sofa was an unwelcome surprise. The bedrooms are spacious, as is the bathroom. However, we found two pairs of socks left behind by previous guests. The two single beds and one double were fine comfort-wise. The attic hosts another bedroom with a huge floor space, but the pillows were uncomfortable, and it’s baffling why there is only a double bed when a super king would easily fit. The shower looked great but sprayed water everywhere. Overall, it was okay. Unfortunately, it was the most expensive place we have stayed, and for the extra money it was poorer in all areas except space.

Ideal location, 10- 15 minutes walk to town centre along the canal side which was a beautiful walk. 2 bathrooms which is ideal for two couples or more. Although don’t use bathrooms at the same time for showering as poor preassure flow. Kitchen well equipped with variety of glasses. Very spacious down stairs. We would recommend for a family or 3 couples.

Percy House is tucked away at the end of a dead end road and the area is quiet and is located very close to the centre of Stratford. It is both spacious and modern, with good sized bedrooms. The house was clean and there is good space for two cars on the front. Only a few minor negatives - there was no pair of scissors in the kitchen, there is a bit of mould in the bathrooms ( a spray can get rid of that )

What a great find. Visited here for a wknd with friends (6 of us). Amazing kitchen. Only 10-15 mins walk in to the centre. Very quiet area. Off road parking for 2 cars. The loft conversion with en suite is a great bonus. Lovely sitting in the garden in the sun. Only criticism is the size of the beds. The double beds could be King size or at least the quilts, saves you fighting over it when sharing it with friends I would definitely return. Just a shame it isn't dog friendly.

Had a lovely stay here for a family wedding. Great location, great house. Appreciated the cake on arrival

We have recently enjoyed a four day stay at Percy House enjoying the spacious accommodation and very pleasing decor. It provided an ideal venue for us to meet up with friends who we hadn’t seen for a long time. There were 4 of us in all ie 2 married couples. The fact it was a short walk into town was ideal and saved us having to use our cars for this. However it was rather disappointing that the tv didn’t work at all right from the onset and there was no milk provided or fresh coffee (as promised in the house details) Also the level of cleanliness could have been much better we felt. There were toothpaste stains in one of the wash basins and the floor in the kitchen/dining area was covered in dust and crumbs. Our friends said their towels didn’t smell fresh and wondered when they had been last laundered. A shame we encountered a few negatives as the overall experience was a good one.

The property is every bit as luxe and cared for as it looks. The backyard was an extra bonus for our two year-old to run around in. This also has absolutely the best kitchen (in design layout and equipment) that I've ever had in a holiday let. Household cleanliness? Immaculate. I hope to return when we're next visiting the area.

Comfortable and modern with a really impressive kitchen. Well situated, only a ten minute walk from most attractions. Would happily return!