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    Review of Rats Retreat, Towcester, Northamptonshire.

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    Cottage -
    4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 8
    Towcester, Northamptonshire, England
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    100861
    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
    Level 5 Contributor
    82 reviews
    26 hotel reviews
    common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 32 helpful votes
    “Mrs”
    Reviewed January 31, 2018 for a stay in January 2018

    Myself, husband, 4 children and Boris the dog, stayed for all of January. Some awful cold and windy weather during our stay but we were toasty and warm in Rats retreat. The cottage was spotlessly clean. It was ample size to fit us all in comfortably with enough utensils etc.
    The wild life was an added bonus. There was a friendly peacock who knocked on the door for crushed cornflakes! The barn owl showed every night to fly over the lake. The foxes played on the lawn. Amazing.
    We’ve already booked to return.

    Date of stay: January 2018
    Was this review helpful? Yes
    This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
    Management Response
    Feb 2, 2018
    Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. I am delighted that you and your family had such a good stay in Rats Retreat and that you enjoyed our wildlife!
    I look forward to welcoming you all back on your next visit. Best wishes Victoria
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
    Marty2120...
    Hastings, United Kingdom
    Level 3 Contributor
    22 reviews
    11 hotel reviews
    common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 6 helpful votes
    “What a find.”
    Reviewed December 2, 2017 for a stay in November 2017

    Looked for a place we could get our family together for a pre-Christmas get-together in Northamptonshire. We have a daughter in Northampton and brother in Towcester so Tove Valley and the Rats Retreat was an inspired find with accommodation for my wife and I our daughter and mother with our brother popping over for the day. Rats Retreat offers excellent accommodation with 3 bedrooms, one en suite and an open living area with full kitchen. Heating is inclusive and kept the property very warm. On request we were given the option of a small barbeque (out of season) and supplied with a bbq bag which we did not expect but was very welcome. Overall a very delightful stay, a lovely property which exceeded our expectations. Victoria was an excellent host and we could not have asked for more. Will return again when visiting the area in future and trying out another of the various cottages on site..

    Date of stay: November 2017
    Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
    Was this review helpful? Yes
    This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
    Management Response
    Dec 5, 2017
    Thank you for your review Martin. We're really pleased you enjoyed your stay and that we exceeded your expectations! I was more than happy to support your request for the BBQ and you were also very pleasant and welcome guests, we'd love the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes Victoria.
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
    jeanwoods...
    Chinnor, United Kingdom
    Level 1 Contributor
    3 reviews
    3 hotel reviews
    “Well worth a visit in the area to stay”
    Reviewed September 14, 2017 for a stay in September 2017

    Was a ideal property to stay in Towcester near the race course for our nieces wedding and easy access to the M1 moter way and wonderfull country side to explore and walk

    Date of stay: September 2017
    Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
    Was this review helpful? Yes
    This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
    Management Response
    Sep 23, 2017
    Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay in Rats Retreat and I am thrilled that you had a lovely stay for a very special occasion. As you say, the countryside in South Northamptonshire is lovely with many places to visit and explore. Hopefully you will be able to return on another occasion and can stay with us again. Best wishes Victoria
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
    Derby, United Kingdom
    Reviewed November 22, 2016 for a stay in November 2016

    Date of stay: November 2016
    Traveling group: Extended Family
    Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
    Was this review helpful? Yes
    This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of TripAdvisor LLC nor of its partners.
    Management Response
    Nov 25, 2016
    Thanks so much for your great review, so pleased you had such an enjoyable get away. We are looking forward to welcoming you back again for Christmas!
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC nor of its partners.
    jennycrye...
    Canterbury, United Kingdom
    Level 1 Contributor
    4 reviews
    common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 3 helpful votes
    “Perfect for all the family”
    Reviewed November 2, 2016 for a stay in October 2016

    There were four of us from 3 years old to 86 and we all enjoyed it.
    The accommodation was excellent. Clean, spacious and all you need.
    The children's play area was excellent and very safe.

    Date of stay: October 2016
    Traveling group: Extended Family
    Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
    Was this review helpful? Yes
    This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
    Management Response
    Nov 3, 2016
    Thank you so much for your comments, I'm so pleased you had an enjoyable stay. We look forward to welcoming you and all the family back again soon!
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
    Maggie R
    Ashbourne, United Kingdom
    Level 3 Contributor
    18 reviews
    12 hotel reviews
    common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 10 helpful votes
    “Fantastic”
    Reviewed October 18, 2016 for a stay in October 2016

    A fantastic girlie weekend - the 4 of us were celebrating a special birthday and have been friends for very many years. We had a fabulous time in this wonderful cottage. Would recommend to anyone. It was great thank you very much

    Date of stay: October 2016
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    Liked best: It was such high quality
    Liked least: no bath mat in bathroom or en suite shower which were both slippy.
    Traveling group: Friends
    Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
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    Management Response
    Oct 19, 2016
    Dear Maggie
    Many thanks for taking the time to submit a review about your recent stay in Rats Retreat cottage and I am so pleased to hear that you and your friends enjoyed your stay.
    I do hope you are able to come and stay with us again in the future.
    Best wishes
    Victoria
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
    Hils-Llan...
    Llanelli, United Kingdom
    Level 3 Contributor
    21 reviews
    8 hotel reviews
    common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 29 helpful votes
    “Brilliant accommodation”
    Reviewed October 6, 2016 for a stay in October 2016

    Just returned from an amazing girlie 3 night stay at this amazing converted barn. The Rats Retreat is an amazing 3 bed, 2 bathroom 2 floor accommodation, which ticks every box. Very luxurious, bright, clean and modern with everything you need for a break away. Will definitely visit again

    Date of stay: October 2016
    Traveling group: Extended Family
    Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
    Was this review helpful? Yes
    This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
    Management Response
    Oct 7, 2016
    Thank you so much for your lovely review, it was a pleasure having you all to stay in Rats Retreat and I am delighted that you will return again.
    Best wishes
    Victoria
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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