The Dovecote at Greenaway

Beautiful garden, 16th century house, friendly owner, but beware no two floor levels the same so steps between each room and several low beams. In shared bathroom the toilet did not flush properly, there was no tea/coffee making tray for the Chinese room and none offered. No cooked breakfast and date on yogurt on second morning had been concealed with erasing fluid because it was out of date. Parking on verge outside property.

Dear Sheila, We have just arrived back in Sydney and have been enjoying reflecting on the various components of our holiday, not least our three nights with you at the Dovecote. We could not have enjoyed our time more. A delightful room in a wonderful house full of treasures and interest, surrounded by your beautiful garden, a joy to stroll around and appreciate. You gave us the warmest welcome and we felt completely at home there. We will our strongest endorsement of the Dovecote to our friends.

The Dovecote is a delight! Not only is the house picture perfect outside, but it has an immaculate and magical garden; a series of outdoor rooms with comfortable seating areas surrounded by a wide variety of lovingly tended plants. The interior is bliss! Low ceilings, ancient oak beams, warm colours, fascinating antiques and fabrics, and - most importantly - comfy beds. But best of all is Sheila; a charming and generous hostess. She made my husband, and our family wecome in her home, even enquiring before our arrival on what our grandchildren would like to eat for breakfast. Perfection!

We stayed in Sheila's beautiful house for one night - six of us, including 2 young children - and she looked after us extremely well, even though it was the day before the village's Open Garden day, which meant lots of visitors coming! The garden was beautiful and we wished we'd spent more time in it, and we loved the freestanding baths too. Highly recommended!

It was a treat to stay in Sheila’s beautifully cared for Tudor house, with all the necessary modern comforts. And a lovely garden fit to challenge Gertrude Jekyll. Thanks for being a kind and flexible host.