Closefield

49 Customer Reviews

• "Great welcome box, nice amount of contact from the owners, perfect for our stay."

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Apr 2025

• "Closefield was a joy to stay in, the property is exactly as described and the view is spectacular."

  We enjoyed the peace and quiet and sitting on the patio listening to the birds. So many places to visit. We received a warm welcome from the owners and a very nice welcome hamper. Great stay.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Mar 2025

• "Closefield is a great place to stay with everything you need for a comfortable holiday."

  We had a warm welcome from Chris & Agnes & a generous welcome baket. Which was much appreciated thank you. The area has plenty of things to do. We would definitely recommend.

  Thanks for the lovely feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Mar 2025

• "Fantastic place to stay."

  Beautifully presented, very spacious and well equipped. Wonderful to lie in bed and watch the sunrise. Stunning view of Ivinghoe Beacon. Great welcome basket with wine, nibbles and other 'essentials'! Charming owners. You would be hard pushed to find anything better.

  That was a great response to your stay. Thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Mar 2025

• "Closefield is a spacious and beautifully presented property with an unbroken view of the surrounding countryside."

  This afforded totally dark skies and gave us the pleasure of seeing several planets and constellations. The sunrise is mesmerising and we have never seen so many Buzzards so close up before. The owners, Agnes and Chris, were very helpful and provided us with a very generous welcome package and we can only thank them for allowing us to stay there.

  Thank you for the kind comments. The view is pretty spectacular no matter what time of year it is. Sunrises and sunsets can be quite a picture! Agnes and Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Teresa5.0★Jan 2025

• "The cottage is set in a beautiful rural location, offering a peaceful stay."

  Chris & Agnes are friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. The property is tastefully decorated & It is well-equipped with everything needed for a relaxing stay, and the warmth and comfort of the space make it a perfect home away from home. Highly recommended!

  The location is a blessing, and the outlook is beautiful. Thanks for the lovely feedback. Agnes and Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Greta5.0★Jan 2025

• "Gorgeous place, real luxury"

  That is very kind, thank you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Jan 2025

• "My wife and I are just back from our fourth stay at Closefield."

  We love it so much because of the impeccable accommodation and the wonderful hosts, Chris and Agnes. We feel totally relaxed here and regard it as our second home. Plenty of places to visit (and eat!) and lots of places to go walking, even from your front door. We will be back.

  We were delighted to welcome you back again, thank you as always for leaving us a great feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hayley5.0★Nov 2024

• "Fantastic property, clean, warm and a great location for exploring with many places to visit (which we did)."

  It was great to sit outside, relax and just watch the varied wildlife (kites, Kestrel, buzzards to name a few) pass by. We hope to return in the future as there is still more to see. Thanks to Agnes and Chris for all their recommendations.

  Hi the property is always maintained and clean so thank you. for noting it. There are a lot of red kites in the Chilterns and we see them almost on a daily basis as well as other species of birds. College Lake is 10 miniutes away from us by car or bus and has an array of birds and wildlife and has a wonderful walk around it. Hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Darren5.0★Oct 2024

• "The owners were brilliant from the start and throughout our stay."

  Easy to get in contact with and helpful at answering questions. The property was lovely and comfortable. The local area was brilliant for walks and hikes. We would highly recommend.

  Thanks- yes there are so many walks in the area. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Oct 2024

• "Closefield is perfection!"

  A beautifully designed property providing everything you could possibly need or want for a supremely comfortable stay. Great location and gorgeous views, total privacy, and Agnes and Chris are delightful, friendly and helpful hosts. Closefield is simply fabulous and more than deserves it’s top rating. We will definitely return - book well ahead as it is quite rightly hard to find availability. Huge thanks to Agnes and Chris x

  Wow that is a good review, thank you so much as we rely on the feedback for our future bookings. We hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Sep 2024

• "A beautiful home which is even better in real life than the photos portray!"

  Very comfortable, secure, and peaceful. Glorious views across the countryside. Totally quiet at night, even with the bedroom window open. Large bedroom with comfortable bed. (We had it made up as a superking double - lovely!) Excellent bathroom with roomy and very good shower. Kitchen/living area all well appointed and perfect for two. (Husband was in heaven with huge TV!) Owners live next door; they were friendly and helpful, but not at all intrusive.

  So glad you enjoyed your stay Regards Chris & Agnes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Aug 2024

• "Very comfortable and well equipped property with a great view and friendly welcoming owners."

  Walks direct from the door and an excellent village pub half a mile away. Our second holiday here and hope for many more.

  Thanks, we are delighted you enjoyed your second visit and still hoping to come back for more. It is a great compliment. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Aug 2024

• "The property was beautiful and extremely well maintained."

  We have stayed in many cottages and this must be one of the best. Great position for the Zoo with a good view of the beacon at Ivanhoe Would recommend to anyone wanting to stay in this area We will return in due course.

  Thank you we do and try to keep on top of the maintenance of the property so that it always looks nice and is comfortable for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jul 2024

• "Beautiful bungalow in a very tranquil and peaceful setting."

  Big comfy bed, big bathroom with underfloor heating, kitchen has everything you need, and lovely open plan living area. Great views over to Ivinghoe Beacon. Very close to footpaths/bridlepaths, so plenty of options for walking/running.

  Thanks, for a lovely review. We are at the foothill of Ivinghoe Beacon and Closefield faces it , so the view is pretty awesome all year round. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jul 2024

• "Lovely spacious and very comfortable accommodation in a great location right at the foot of Ivinghoe Beacon and at the end of The Ridgeway National Trail."

  We had everything we needed for our stay and were made very welcome. We even had same nice weather.

  Hi There is a lot of historical connections in the area. The Ridgeway being one of Britain’s oldest roads, connecting the river Thames to the various ritual complexes of henges and circles of stone and wood at Avebury. Pilgrims followed this ancient route with hill forts, sacred springs, barrows, and Roman temples, that look over scenic villages, woods, and fields in valleys. So a bit of interest as well if you are into years gone by. As for the weather it can go either way. Thanks for the feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jul 2024

• "This place is such a find!"

  We had planned a one-night stay at La Maison (Raymond Blanc's restaurant) to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary and were looking to spend a few more days in the area, but wanted something that didn't feel too much of a come down after that. Closefield did not disappoint! Everything about it is top-end: the ample welcome pack, the luxurious bed, the comfortable sofas and mega TV, all capped with a magnificent view across open fields to the Ivinghoe Beacon. Plenty of things to do in the area too, so a wonderful place for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. And a word too for hosts Chris and Agnes - a lovely couple who made us feel so welcome and yet did not intrude in any way on our privacy. Thank you both so much - we do hope to return one day!

  That was a high praise, thank you so much. Chris and Agnes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martyn5.0★Jun 2024

• "We Have been renting Cottages across Great Britain for the last 25 years ."

  I have got to say that Closefield is one of the most cleanest and well kept cottages we have ever stayed at . The Facilities and contents are wanting for nothing and the hosts Agnes and Chris are the most pleasant and helpful people we have come across for a long time ! . The Welcome Pack was a nice touch and the location was perfect - we can highly recommend Closefield to anyone condsidering staying there - Kevin and Jacqueline

  Well we are touched, this feedback is probably the best compliment we have ever had. Thanks for taking the time to say such nice things. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Jun 2024

• "We had a lovely week at Closefield which was beautifully furnished, well equipped and fabulously comfortable."

  The location was perfect and Chris and Agnes made us feel very welcome. We would definitely stay here again.

  Thank you it is nice to get our efforts noticed with the furnishings. Yes the location is pretty good for access to many areas. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Felicity5.0★May 2024

• "This property is finished internally and externally to a very high standard."

  It is located adjacent to the owners property but you get total privacy, the property is fenced and looks out over the owners field and out to the local countryside. There is a comfortable external seating area where you can sit, relax and watch the wildlife. Highly recommended.

  Thanks for the feedback. We have thought about comfort - hence the spacious areas and a super king bed. Soft furnishings are all in light earthy tones to give a sense of calmness. The fence borders the area so there is totally privacy to this property and no one can see, the nearest neighbours are a mile away. Therefore, the wildlife can be pretty active which surrounds us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Wayne5.0★May 2024

• "Overlooking the Ivinghoe Beacon, Closefield proved to be spacious, exceptionally clean, comfortable and well equipped to a high standard."

  The owners, Chris and Agnes, are great hosts and made us feel extremely welcome. Would definitely be happy to stay in this wonderful property again. Thank you.

  Thanks for that - yes we are literally on the doorstep of Ivinghoe Beacon, a brilliant location. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★May 2024

• "It is a lovely cottage with views of the White Lion at Whipsnade and Ivinghoe Beacon and big skies."

  Also loved the field of cowslips next to the cottage and the frequent sightings of red kite and buzzards. The welcome basket with lots of lovely goodies was also very welcome and unusual in this day.

  Thank you for your lovely comments. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jackie4.7★Apr 2024

• "Spacious comfortable and lovely views."

  Helpful information. A safe environment. Unbelievable “Welcome” basket.

  Thank you for your kind review, we are pleased you had a nice stay in awful weather Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Mar 2024

• "We had a great stay at this really comfortable, warm and delightfully situated cottage."

  Agnes and Chris are such very good hosts too. Thank you for the welcome pack of goodies. Views from the cottage of Ivinghoe beacon as we sat watching a constant fly by of Red Kites.( For two dedicated bird watchers this was such an unexpected treat.) We have stayed at many properties over many years and Closefield is at the top of the list. Don’t hesitate, it’s even better than it looks folks!

  Well that was a review! Thank you. We seem to be blessed with Red Kites in this area and there are an array of other birds too. We have visits from lots of wildlife which include herons, owls, hares, rabbits and deer just to name a few. Five minutes drive away is College Lake which is 65 hectares of a nature reserve, part of the Wildlife Trust. This is a haven for water birds and other wildlife. So whether you are into wildlife or National Trust Properties or walking which is on the doorstep as we are next to Ivinghoe Beacon. Or simply here to chill, then it should be covered for you. Thank you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Mar 2024

• "Closefield is the ideal getaway."

  So many thoughtful touches throughout the cottage, immaculately kept, quiet, secluded, and cosy. Particularly appreciated the very comfortable bed, heated bathroom floors, and glorious east facing location with lots of beautiful morning light! Thank you for a memorable stay.

  The cottage does have great light and lovely views, glad you enjoyed the comforts. Thanks for the feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Oliver5.0★Mar 2024

• "The property is amazing, breathtaking!"

  Agnes is extremely helpful and nice

  Thank you for your kind words. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Erica5.0★Feb 2024

• "Fantastic place!"

  Can’t speak highly enough of it, everything you could wish and more, hosts were very welcoming and nothing was to much for them. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!!

  That is a great feedback, thank you so much. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Brendan5.0★Feb 2024

• "What a delight Closefield is."

  Agnes and Chris were very welcoming and have clearly put alot of thought into Closefield. The facilities were excellent and Closefield was very warm and comfortable even in January. The location is stunning and really nice to have breakfast with the sun rising over Ivinghoe Beacon. Lovely views from the house. Overall Closefield is stunning and a great place for a holiday.

  We do have amazing sun rises and sunsets here along with the views. We are gald you were comfortable and warm as that helps when you are trying to relax. Thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Phil5.0★Jan 2024

• "Superb cottage."

  Probably the best we’ve stayed in. Owners friendly and welcoming.

  Great compliment thank you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jan5.0★Dec 2023

• "Chris & Agnes made us most welcome to their luxury cottage , they provided a very substantial welcome pack which was very much appreciated."

  The cottage had everything we needed & more, clean & very comfortable, nice & warm as the weather took a really cold turn - we were lovely & cosy. Thank you both so much for providing such a beautiful place to relax in & enjoy after our daily walks. We will definitely have no hesitation in going back & would recommend this property as a top of the range holiday home.

  The cottage does keep very warm on those wintery days, we are glad you loved the comfort that it gives. Thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alan Ernest5.0★Nov 2023

• "This is our third visit to Closefield and this time for ten days!"

  As before, everything was of a very high standard, with our hosts Chris and Agnes being as welcoming as always. A wonderful welcome pack awaited us on our arrival and we felt instantly relaxed and at home in the spotless bungalow, in its peaceful surroundings. We love it here and can’t wait to return. Great base for travelling. We visited Windsor on two occasions and several National Trust areas.

  Lovely to see you both again, always a pleasure. There are lots of National Trust areas that surround us, we have been told that they are more in this area than anywhere else, not sure how true that is but there are lots. Hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Nov 2023

• "Closefield is a luxurious and cosy base for a holiday, set amongst beautiful countryside."

  It was spacious, extremely well presented and equipped and very private. The location was ideal for exploring the area, with beautiful walks from the doorstep. The owners Agnes and Chris were very friendly and helpful. We would certainly recommend this gem of a cottage to anyone wanting to visit the area.

  The outlook of the cottage is quite beautiful, no matter what the season. Thanks for the feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Oct 2023

• "Very spacious and luxurious cottage."

  Very comfortable and well equipped, with a friendly welcome and very generous welcome basket. The area is full of interesting places to visit and superb walks on the doorstep.

  Thanks, yes there is so much to do around here, there are so many places to visit and walks to explore, as well as lovely places to eat. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Oct 2023

• "We very much enjoyed our stay at Closefield really a home from home for us."

  Our stay was made even more pleasurable by the owners Agnes and Chris who were so very accommodating all the time.

  Thanks for the feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Sep 2023

• "This is one of the nicest properties we have stayed in, Chris and Agnes have done an amazing job making the bungalow absolutely perfect and have thought about everything you would need for your stay!"

  The welcome basket packed with goodies was a nice touch. The bungalow was spotless, the views are amazing and highly recommend walking the ivinghoe beacon which is the view you can see, also a trip into Tring was great fun with loads of nice restaurants and things to do. Communication from Agnes and Chris was perfect and was greated by Tracey who told us everything we needed to know about the bungalow and local area! Only thing I regret about our stay is I didn’t book longer…

  Thank you that is a compliment. We look at trying to keep the place as nice as we can get it and often make small changes to accommodate the season by planting or adding outside furniture. Sometimes we need to take a break too, however we continue to communicate and always have someone in place to cover us. It seems to be that most people wished they had booked longer, but you can always come back.... Property Owner

  Reviewed by Aaron5.0★Aug 2023

• "We have spent a most enjoyable week at Closefield."

  The property is a credit to the owners Agnes & Chris - well thought out & very clean & comfortable. Agnes & Chris were very helpful & we appreciated their generous provision of a welcome basket. The area has many interesting places to visit & Closefield really deserves its 5 star rating. We hope to return.

  Thank you, we really do try to get things as right as we can, so the 5 star rating means a lot but you enjoying yourselves means just as much. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barry5.0★Aug 2023

• "This is a very pleasant quiet location."

  The owners were very helpful and available and concern to ensure we enjoyed our stay.

  We are always interested to know that you have had a nice time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jul 2023

• "Hey Chris and Agnes Massive thanks for being amazing hosts I love the way ..."

  Hey Chris and Agnes Massive thanks for being amazing hosts I love the way you guys have furnished Closefield It is so beautiful Chris was so helpful when I checked in as needed help to use electric hob , he gave me full tour of the cottage and told me how to operate everything and where to find daily maintenance things I loved every corner of it , the reception, the bathroom , the bath tub , kitchen and bedroom it is all stunning , i can see Agnes used her skills really well here My husband loved it and our baby enjoyed it as well , I would love to come back to explore areas around once I start driving hopefully I have not seen any cottage so well maintained like Closefield , the views around are breathtaking , I did not want to come back home , we managed to see rainbow as well and it was most beautiful rainbow of my life Will book again really soon Thank you so much We

  That is kind, we are blessed with the views here. We hope to see you soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Khizra5.0★Jul 2023

• "We have nothing but good things to say about Closefield; it has been converted to a very high standard."

  Everything was just perfect from the moment we arrived, even though we were slightly early. Chris was communicative prior to the day and on arrival he was there with a friendly welcome and very helpful advice on what to do and where to go in the area. We absolutely loved the property, which faces away from the main house so you have no sense that the owners are nearby. The addition of the Welcome Basket was a very generous and nice touch. There are so many beautiful and interesting places to visit in the area, so much so that we intend to visit again next year.

  Reviewed by Barry5.0★Jul 2023

• "Closefield is brilliant."

  Probably the best self-catering stay we've had. The property is freshly decorated and sparkling clean throughout. The rooms (living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom) are plenty big enough for two people. We found enough utentials, pots and pans in the kitchen for our needs. Amazing amount of choice on the TV. Didn't need the heating much but it was very easy to take the early morning freshness off with a little bit of heat. All in, a fabulous home. Agnes and Chris were very kind. A sumptuous welcome basket was left and Agnes had thoughtfully provided some gluten free provisions (following an earlier conversation with me). They checked in with us a couple of times and offered some good suggestions for activities, which was helpful. The location is wonderful. We had a couple of lovely evenings, stood looking out of the main window at the birds, foxes, rabbits and other wildlife. Plenty of stuff to do within a half hour drive including NT and EH homes and gardens, walks and St Albans.

  Thank you for such a detailed and lovely feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pete5.0★Jun 2023

• "We stayed here for 3 nights, what a beautiful holiday home, nothing is really missing and everything is very clean."

  Beautiful environment close to nature. We were warmly welcomed with a cup of coffee despite the fact that they had little time and had to leave for a party. It felt to us as if we had been there for years, so familiar. Two beautiful people who take the time for you and have a heart for what they do. We have booked again for September. Marcus and Kaatje - The Netherlands

  It was a pleasure to have you stay at Closefield, we are delighted that you are returning very soon. Thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marcus5.0★Jun 2023

• "Lovely place, very comfortable, especially the bed & spotless."

  The owners were very friendly & helpful informing us of places to go. The welcome hamper was a lovely touch.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jun 2023

• "We should like to thank our hosts for their hospitality; the area, cottage, welcome - everything - was above and beyond our expectations."

  We didn't want to leave - another week would have been perfect.

  Kind words - appreciated. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Apr 2023

• "Brilliant property, large well furnished comfortable rooms in a beautiful private setting, in a great area with lots to explore, Chris & Agnes were delightful, on hand if necessary, very helpful yet not intrusive at all."

  Highly recommend this peaceful property-a real gem! We would love to return. Julie

  We want to make sure you are happy and all is okay for you but we do like to try to keep out of sight. Thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Mar 2023

• "A truly special place to stay."

  A real home from home with everything you could want to make your stay comfortable in a truly lovely location.

  Thanks for the feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Mar 2023

• "What a beautiful cottage with spectacular views."

  Agnes and Chris are absolutely wonderful hosts and make you feel extra special. Lovely large rooms, very comfortable and fully kitted out with anything you would need. Thanks for the wonderful welcome basket, what an extra treat. I can't recommend this property enough - Dave and I will definitely be visiting again.

  Glad it was a good visit for you, thanks for your lovely comments. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Feb 2023

• "We had a lovely relaxing stay at Closefield."

  Accommodation was decorated to a high standard and the owners had provided everything you could possibly need and more. The welcome hamper was a lovely welcoming touch. Owners were very friendly and available if needed but not at all intrusive. Thank you for a lovely much needed rest.

  Thanks for the nice feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sharron5.0★Feb 2023

• "Had a wonderful time - the property itself is very homely/cosy and all the facilities are modern."

  The owners were very friendly and helpful and we would definitely love to visit again in the future.

  Thank you for your kind words. We also hope you come back again. Agnes and Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pinali5.0★Jan 2023

• "We had a fantastic stay at Closefield, the accommodation was next level."

  We have stayed in a fair few holiday lets and I don't think any of them have ever been finished to such a high standard as Agnes and Chris have at Closefield. The views out towards Ivinghoe beacon we're also brilliant. It was the perfect winter getaway.

  So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again. Agnes and Chris Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dean5.0★Jan 2023

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