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Magdalen Cottage, 109 Marsh Benham, Newbury, Newbury, RG20 8LY, United Kingdom

#1 of 11 Holiday rentals in Newbury

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 49 apartment reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.7

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  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful rural retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Beautiful location - rural and quiet. A lovely pub/restaurant ( The Red House) within walking distance. The studio was beautifully decorated. It was very clean, and it was warm on a chilly, wet March day. Facilities exactly as described.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    9.0
    Amazing. Would love to go again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    The location, the room & the surroundings. Everything was wonderful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    10
    Good base to rest before work meetings.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine for my however no TV so if that’s what you want bring an iPad with you. Never bothered me though.

    Very comfortable and homely, very welcoming on my arrival and after a long drive the room was warm and cosy.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    A useful short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tiny sign outside, which was very difficult to see in the wet and in the dark. A mirror in the room would be helpful to allow 2 people to get ready at the same time. There was a window from the shower room to the bedroom. The lamp in the shower / toilet shone right through this window onto the face of person sleeping in the bed, whilst the other visited the toilet hence waking one’s partner.

    The location was excellent for us It had a fridge

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be good to have a manual for the heating in the room and bathroom. Unfortunately, for me it was trial and error, but I generell struggle with the different heating systems in the UK.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    10
    enjoyed the stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    N/A

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    9.0
    A nice relaxing evening after a days racing at Newbury and the concert after
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Having no TV The parking was lets say tight but manageable :)

    A lovely host very welcoming it was a relaxing stay, unfortunately no TV which lost it a couple of marks internet was good even though booking site said NO INTERNET Restful sleep and out in good time Oh and I left a beer behind in the fridge :(

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    10
    Fantastic stay , exceptionally clean and great value for money,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, lovely views from the garden..

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    10
    Would stay again in a heartbeat!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    My husband and I stayed at this property for 1 night only as we were attending a wedding 10minutes from the property. As soon as we parked our car and entered, we were delighted to find a very; clean, spacious, well kept, beautiful property with lovely views. Our host was super helpful and friendly as well as attentive, seen as though our plans of arrival kept changing on the day. We would highly recommend this place to anyone and if ever we were to come back, we would stay here in a heartbeat! 1 night was not enough! Thank you!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    10
    Perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location was so quiet and peaceful and only a few minutes walk from an excellent pub. I have mobility problems and the property was perfeect for me. Everything was very tasteful and good quality. We will definitely be back. A small microwave would be a very useful addition. Thank you Helena for a perfect stay Jose and Tony September 2023

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    10
    Wkend break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything

    Quiet location- lovely pub nearby and perfect to walk along canal to Newbury and to Kintbury village The room was perfect for a 2 night stay

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    10
    Peaceful, comfortable and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Peaceful countryside location. Warm and friendly welcome. One comfortable night en route to our home. Lovely way to finish our holiday!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    10
    A very relaxing stay !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t fault it based on my requirements

    Helena provided great communication all the way through which was perfect.Great location in small village near wonderful pub. Room suited my needs exactly with a comfortable bed, great shower and tea/coffee facilities. The aspect out on to the garden was perfect to wake up to as well!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    9.0
    Lovely peaceful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Met by Helena when I arrived .Most welcoming

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    9.0
    Great couple weekend getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! Its a lovely little place. Ideal as a get away from it all.

    The studio is in a lovely area, just a few houses and a pub. There is a very comfortable bed, a small table and chairs and a kitchen sink, kettle, fridge and toaster. The bathroom has a rainfall shower and a hand held one, very clean. There is a small private patio area which is lovely for a morning cuppa or evening drink. Great views. The Red House pub does very good food and is only a couple of doors down.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    8.0
    Lovely place to get away from it all for a couple of night. Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable bed, lovely host who provided a little stove and also a map, very peaceful, lovely outlook into the garden, great pub 100 metres down the road.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    10
    Charlie the host was very friendly and all was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing major Would have liked a settee and a television

    All was fantastic Bed very comfortable View great Very large shower Excellent value for money

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quite and a very comfortable bed

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    10
    Very clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely setting

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was fine.

    The location is great outside of Newbury close to a fabulous pub. Very relaxing place to spend a few days.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    9.0
    Excellent choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to dislike

    Very quiet and tranquil and great view across the fields. Also there is a lovely pub just down the road which serves lovely food and beers

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    10
    peaceful, exceptionally comfortable bed, delightful hosts and perfectly situated
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    A delightfully peaceful rural property.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    8.0
    A very comfortable stay with just a few minor issues which could be easily resolved
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On arrival we were presented with a building site as owner’s property was undergoing construction. Fair enough, it didn’t impact us exactly but it would have been nice to have been told beforehand so we were prepared for first impressions! Owner was away but thankfully the builders helped us find where to pick up key and Angela was very helpful. A few minor issues… no hairdryer and if there had been one, no where to plug it in near a mirror. Shower had very low pressure and the smaller shower head not working. although nice they’d been provided, not a good idea for open product, such as the half filled cereal jars and open honey and marmalade jars. Maybe mini jars and sachets a more hygienic option. Outside was dirty and we could not sit on chairs as cushions left out in rain and were soaking wet.

    Very comfortable and quiet location. The bed was lovely with great quality bedding. We slept very well here. Very short distance to local pub and easy walk into Newbury 3.5 miles from the apartment, along the canal and straight into Newbury.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2023

    10
    Country retreat at its best
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outlook is as lovely as the photo shows. in warm weather, you could sit outside and watch sunsets. But I brought a comfy chair inside (with hosts’ help) to enjoy the sunshine in February. Everything you need - kettle, toaster, frig, sink plus hob or microwave if requested. Luxuriously comfy bed, great shower room, dining table, heating, parking. All with daffies and treats. A great week, quiet and private. Red House pub not 100 metres away for super food. Recommend both the pub and the lovely annex.

    Stayed in February 2023

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