The Willows, Melton Mowbray

Fabulous house. It had everything we needed and more for a very clean and comfortable stay. The kitchen gave us plenty of room to entertain visiting family in and spill out onto the lovely garden. The willow tree is stunning. Having two separate down stairs TV rooms was ideal. The hot tub was a welcome addition to the garden. Having the welcome pack on arrival was very much appreciated. Rachel was most helpful with any questions. The weather was perfect and we all enjoyed near by Twinlakes park. Will most definitely recommend and will be back.

The house was absolutely beautiful. It was well equipped and wonderfully clean. The welcome pack was a really nice touch too. We will be back!

So I'm going to start with the negatives Small bedroom has a bunk bed and not the single bed as described, which as we had all adult party was not suitable and we would not have booked this property. Instead they slept on the sofa. Both bedrooms are double beds, not one king as advertised and one is a small double. Most of the internal doors need maintenance, as they don't shut unless forced, the one separating the snug and lounge can't be closed as the latch and stop aren't aligned, which meant you couldn't watch TV in the separate rooms due to dogs constantly pushing door open. Toilet cistern in the downstairs toilet takes so long to fill that it was left unflushed most of the time. There are no knives for food preparation only a blunt paring knife and 2 bread knives. So vegetable preparation was tricky. Fridge door need connecting to cupboard door. Had to purchase logs as there was only a small amount provided in the basket and wood store was empty. We did put the brown recycling bin out by 7am as on instructions but bin was not collected although, others on road were. This meant we had to leave a large amount of recycling in kitchen, would be useful to have larger bins as they are only normal size so having the larger ones might help but if they are not collected then unfortunately owner is never going to catch up with waste. We understand this is not the owners fault. Air source heat pump, which, along with everything else, had no instructions on how to use it. Not gas central heating as advertised. Owner was very good with responding on how to use it as house was cold initially. House really needs an instruction booklet. Now on to the positives House was clean and garden was lovely, beds were comfortable and bedding was really nice quality, house is beautifully thought out and very homely. The hot tub was amazing, although I only got out there once due to having to go and purchase a swimming costume

Lovely house great location. Very nice welcome pack. Great enclosed garden

Lovely property. Very helpful owners. Would stay there again.

Very clean and tidy. Welcome pack greatly received. Noisy workmen locally but that is not the fault of the property owners. Didn't use the hot tub much due to this

We arrived and parked our car leasily on the drive. The welcome pack was very well received thank you!! There were two living rooms to choose from. We used the back room and found the sofa and chairs very comfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped. I think Rachel has thought of everything. Our little dog really enjoyed exploring every inch of the beautiful garden. We didn't cook and we didn't use the hot tub. The shower was very good. The shutters on the bedroom windows shut out the light really well. It is a short walk over the bridge into the town centre. The Anne of Cleaves was our favourite place to eat with very friendly staff. We thoroughly recommend this holiday home.

Lovely property in a great location only 5 mins walk into Melton Mowbray and lots of other things within 30 min radius. Regular markets and festivals to enjoy on your doorstep. Also great restaurants pubs in Melton Mowbray. Host Rachel was extremely helpful and made us feel extremely welcome. Will definitely be going back sometime in the future.

Had few incidents on visit power cut in area and also lost side door key. All resolved as much as possible by caretaker. Thankyou

Hot tub jets not working and dirty. No information on the house we had to go hunting for things. We heard an incident with the bin men re recycling,all the bins were full when we got there. The bin men when emptying swore and emptied the green bin into the black bin. I dont think people realised which bin was for what rubbish. They said number 19 again. Small bedroom shows single bed which we thought would be ideal for our daughter when we got there it was a bunk bed not ideal for adults. Found broken wine glass put to the back of cupboard. Dangerous slabs on top patio. Broken light in shed. Broken downstairs sink plug and toilet seat needing tightening up as it was loose. Overall lack of maintenance. When we phoned Rachel about the hot tub not working and dirty she was very good and came out the same day. Front bedroom lack of wardrobe space and bed a small double lucky we are small adults. Fridge door not properly secured with facing door we had to correct this ourselves.

Thank you for a lovely stay, it worked for what we needed. The bed in the 2nd bedroom is a small double which we didnt realise. Some areas of maintenance are required but this didnt impact our stay. An area guide & guide to whats in the house would have been useful.

Absolutely loved the house, everything we needed and very welcoming. We were all very comfortable there.. Would definitely stay there again.Many thanks to Rachel,an excellent hostess.

Lovely time had by us, our three daughters & our fox red lab. House is beautifully decorated and a really cosy and comfortable stay. Versatile accommodation and a fabulous hot tub and garden. Enjoyed a few games of Cluedo too. Pleased to report I won!

Perfect stay in a beautiful house, modern, bright and welcoming. Garden was ideal for our dog and the hot tub was so relaxing. The living room was comfy, the snug was cosy and the kitchen had everything you needed. The bedrooms are comfortable too. Melton Mowbray is just a short walk and is a lovely place to visit including the market.

The Willows was cosy and warm when we walked in and for the whole stay. It is fantastically located walking distance from town with lots of pubs and restaurants. The Willows has a hot tub, fire and everything you could need for the most fantastic stay. There is everything catered for I would highly recommend thank you we had a great time .

It was our second stay in this beautiful house and will not be our last. The spacious kitchen is equipped with everything you will need and plenty of toilet rolls which we usually find lacking in other properties! Lovely long well kept garden which is perfect for dogs. Beds very comfortable which is so important.

The Willows is an absolutely beautiful property, tastefully furnished, clean and equipped with everything you could need, including an absolutely delicious complimentary sponge cake. The garden is huge and well kept and the hot tub was a delight. Melton Mowbray is within easy walking distance where you will find pubs, restaurants and shops. A few potential improvements some instructions for the various appliances particularly the TV and hot tub, a recycling bin inside to encourage guests to separate the rubbish we could see from the contents of the overflowing black bin that isn't always done effectively, labels on the keys they all look exactly the same and there are multiple doors, and maybe a mirror in the little room. These are small things that were certainly not a problem and we would strongly recommend The Willows to anyone considering it. It was one of the nicest places I have stayed in.

Very comfortable stay and everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable. Ideal location & walking distance to town and amenities. Thanks

Excellently decorated property with everything you would need in a home and I mean everything like plasters, spare batteries etc. It was a home away from home with the added bonus of a hot tub, enclosed garden for our dog and the most delicious Victoria sandwich cake ever. The only issue was the shower leaked through to the downstairs toilet, but the owner quickly had someone round to fix this so it did not cause any further problems. These things happen and it was quickly rectified so did not affect our stay. Many thanks indeed.

Online price was 508. 00 for the same date but when I called Sykes Customer service since it's last minute due the next day and nearly 2000hrs in the evening and online won't allow me to continue the booking so i have to call the customer service number to confirm the booking did not realised I was charged 516. got a screen shot of what it was advertised and what I was charged. Though only 8 difference but just saying that I was charged wrong. Otherwise the property has no fault and so lovely we had an excellent weekend. The place is highly recommended.

Lovely, comfortable and well equipped property which has excellent facilities. We hot tub was very welcome after a long walk and the dogs loved the garden which was very safe and secure. It was great to be able to walk into Melton Mowbray in the evening

Lovely p!ace to stay, ten minute walk to town. Need some waste bins in the rooms, only one under kitchen sink. Bed in double bedroom with metal headboard not comfortable,other beds fine. Could not find pack for hot tub to do the maintainance of water as requested. Enjoyed our holiday there very much.

Great house and well equipped. Realy close to town centre. The garden is brilliant for dogs. Rachel the owner answered any queries promptly. Would stay again if in the area.

Lovely house in a great central location and nice big garden for the dogs

This was a surprise to be in the heart of the town. A small walk and everything you could want in a local town. Great place for the dog lovely walks and a secure garden. Parking space was a plus in a busy road . Everything you could want or might forget to pack is available in this house , credit to owners and welcome pack a lovely bonus after a long drive.

Great Cottage very well equipped had a warm cozy feel loved the hot tub and we were blessed with clear skies at night so lots of stargazing. The garden looked comfy for in the summer however we didnt get to use. Location perfect for walking into Melton 5 mins and you had Sainsburys Tesco and Aldi just a few mins drive away . As dog owners we found Melton Country Park, Rutland Water and Watermead country Park perfect for a good walk and run with the dogs. The only negative was the front bedroom we found it to be loud from the busy road as the window didnt appear to be sealed properly. All in all a great break just what we needed.

Lovely well equipped house, in excellent location to town and surrounding villages. Owner makes the best Victoria sponge cake! Have really enjoyed our stay here and would love to come back when weather is warmer and can take advantage of garden and hot tub.

Lovely, cosy property in a great location, hot tub was an added bonus, very relaxing. The goodies left by the owner were a lovely touch. One small thing was the shower room requires some improvements. We would definitely recommend this property and would love to return sometime in the future.

This is a beautiful house which is stocked with everything you could possibly need to make a comfortable stay. Every room looked clean and fresh. Essentials plus cakes and biscuits were provided which was an added bonus. The lighted Christmas tree and lights round the kitchen window were a lovely welcome. We will definitely be returning.

Lovely cottage in good location

Lovely property, garden was great for the dog, all enclosed! Hot tub was very nice. Everything you could need, home away from home! The local village was very nice and only just around the corner!

Beautifully presented and furnished by the owners, with a large and wonderful enclosed garden.

The hot tub was fantastic and the bread, milk, butter and sponge cake welcome pack was much appreciated. Beds and furnishings were comfortable. Long garden was mostly ideal for our dog apart from the top right hand fence which wasn't quite as high as we would have liked. Even with the heatwave the house was reasonably comfortable temperature wise although not sure we got to grips with the heat exchangeraircon. All in all a great short break.

Absolutely perfect. The location of the property in terms of gentle stroll into Melton Mowbray was great, there is even a separate pedestrianonly footbridge over the railway lines. The property feels larger inside than it looks from the outside. Lovely openplan rooms which are beautifully decorated and wellthought through furnishings. Fully equipped with quality fixtures and fittings. Loved the bright and airy dining area. The garden... well... superb. Long spacious lawned area, great seating both on the patio and further up the garden and the hot tub was fabulous. A real credit to the owners. Talking of which, we had a couple of issues nothing which affected our holiday and Rachel was at the end of the phone at all times to help rectify. One final comment... if you like cake... BEST ever home made sponge cake in the tin. Delicious and Thank You xx

The property is in a good location close to a lovely park and walks. And Rutland water very near.The garden and house was excellent. And the welcome package of bread milk butter eggs and a sponge cake a lovely touch. We enjoyed the stay and hoilday. Thank you Rachel.

The accommodation was well equipped. Unfortunately my daughter found some dirty underwear and a sock in a drawer in the master bedroom, which was unpleasant and reflects in the cleanliness score. It was great that the hot tub was clean but this meant that we couldn't use it on arrival as it was too cold. Luckily it was warm enough the second day as the reason I had booked the accommodation was to use the hot tub. There was a lot of road noise and it was as if a window was open they weren't as the double glazing didn't reduce it at all. The garden was great as well as the fully equipped kitchen. Some nice touches in leaving the eggs, bread, milk and cake.

Excellent house. Grandson now wants a hot tub! Interesting place Melton Mowbray. Not picturesque but loads of civic pride and green spaces

Everything we would of wanted in a house for family and two golden retrievers. Rear garden dog proof and hot tub ideal for grandchildren plus supervising adults!. Plenty of choices of restaurants Sit in or takeaway only five minutes walk away. Plan to come back again. MacGregor May 2022

Absolutely lovely house, extremely clean and very well equipped. Garden was really secure and perfect for the dogs. Soaking in the hot tub after a day out was lovely. The shower room was great and spacious with a really good shower. One of the best houses that we have stayed in, highly recommended.

Amazing well equipped holiday home. Lovely bits like a home baked cake, milk, bread, tea and coffee. Even salt and pepper and other essentials available. Many have nothing. So this gets 5 stars from us and a highly recommended. Rachel is a super host without doubt. The hot tub is also a massive bonus and lovely large and secure garden for the dogs. Also, easy walking distance into Melton Mowbray. Will definitely be returning in the future