Countryside Homes Reviews 

We worked with two sales reps on site for nearly two years in total, from seeing the site and knowing what house type we wanted, then having to wait until the phase they were on became available, and finally the six months of build.

Sometimes we felt that the team weren't particularly proactive in getting back to us or sending updates, and sometimes we got mixed messages or messages not being passed on, which we found frustrating.

We bought off-plan and were able to choose all our options, including kitchen, flooring and tiles. We found the kitchen colours very samey and would have liked something brighter to choose from, but are pleased with the one we opted for. Some things weren’t done when we completed (such as missing lights and sockets) and had to be rectified after we had moved in.

The tours we had of our home were very thorough, with both sales and site reps there to answer any questions. Our snagging surveyor found 115 issues, mostly paintwork and edges that weren't neatly finished, but also some more substantial items like air in the radiators, dishwasher not fitted correctly, doors sticking, creaky floorboards. We also discovered after moving in that the guest en suite had a leak and that was fixed and made good within a few days, and it took a few weeks for all our appliance manuals to be supplied.

The site team have been generally good since we moved in and have dealt with all the snags, but it took more than five months to get everything sorted, which is longer than we expected given that most things were quite minor. We are still waiting for all the paperwork and sign-off for our solar panels, and our gas meter was not commissioned correctly which is still causing issues with our supplier.

We did have one significant issue - several ripples appeared in the downstairs flooring. On investigation this turned out to be due to cracks in the slab. The team arranged for the whole floor to be removed, the slab repaired and new floor laid. This required us to leave our home for over a week. We received daily updates on the work as requested but it did not go to schedule so we had further inconvenience and had to stay in a hotel longer. We then had to chase several times and submit a formal complaint for our expenses to be repaid, and to get a compensation offer. We did not receive a formal apology. We were also told by two of the workers that the cracks were noticed before they initially laid the flooring and they chose not to do anything about them, and that the floor was then not properly laid. We have seen the same issue in other properties on the estate which they have also ignored. The new floor is fine so far but the work was not done to the best standard and we had to get them back to sort a few areas.

Another issue of note is that the landscaping was done differently from the plans we were shown. We were told before we moved in it would get rectified, and then reassured regularly it would get done over the next few months. Eventually it was sorted more than three months after we moved in.

on living here while they are still trying to sell homes, we have not enjoyed the sales team pointing into our windows as they show potential buyers around. The site has now been complete for two months but there ahs been no activity on creating or maintaining the green spaces.

The house itself is stunning and we love it. But unfortunately Countryside’s standards do not live up to expectations.

Hello everyone,

We moved to Fletton Folly, Peterborough in September 2024. Before that, we had already been living just a few houses away, so we thought we knew the area and the development well.

Before purchasing the house, we spoke with the Countryside sales office and they showed us the property. They mentioned that there had been a lot of interest in the house, but previous buyers had pulled out for various reasons. Despite that, we decided to purchase the property.

Before moving in, we informed them that the house needed cleaning and the garden required proper landscaping. The sales office agreed and assured us that everything would be taken care of before our move-in date. We informed them of our moving date a month in advance, yet when we arrived, not only had the garden not been sorted out, but the house had not even been cleaned. There was not even a fibre internet connection installed.

About a week after we moved in, they finally sent a cleaning company, and some work was done regarding the fibre connection, but the garden was still in terrible condition. When we raised this issue again, they told us that since summer was almost over, they would sort it out before the following summer. We agreed.

Later on, mould started appearing in different parts of the house. We reported the issue, and technical staff came to inspect it. However, they claimed the problem was due to poor ventilation caused by us, essentially blaming us for the mould. At that time, we had a newborn baby, so we neither had the time nor the energy to continue arguing with them. Eventually, we gave up and handled the cleaning and treatment ourselves.

Then, my wife fell in the garden because of a piece sticking out from the ground that clearly should not have been there — or at the very least should not have been exposed on the surface. When we reported it, customer service again insisted that it was supposed to be there. However, after we persisted, technical staff came out and admitted we were right; the piece should not have been there, and they removed it.

Later, we discovered that the house had actually been built 1–2 years before we purchased it. The mould issue they blamed on us was in fact caused by them. Because the property had not been properly ventilated for years, once we moved in and started using the heating regularly, mould developed in the most commonly used areas of the house. When we raised this issue again, they once more denied responsibility. Again, rather than wasting more time and energy dealing with them, we resolved the problem ourselves.

As for the garden, they never fulfilled their promise to fix it either. Nearly two years have passed now, so naturally we ended up doing everything ourselves.

In summary, I strongly recommend avoiding buying a property from Countryside Fletton Folly. It is not just us — many residents here are unhappy, not only because of the issues themselves, but because there is no real willingness from Countryside to properly resolve them.

We experienced dozens of other issues similar to these as well. I have only tried to summarise and mention the main problems we faced.

honestly had such a great experience buying our house with countryside homes! mostly down to how amazing the team at Foxrush Walk have been. Danielle in the office is an absolute star! we had a nightmare with the chain from selling our old house, but Danielle went completely above and beyond to help us through it. she was always on the ball, super responsive and did so much chasing behind the scenes to keep the sale moving and support us! Also would like to mention Karl on site has been just as brilliant too! nothing has ever been too much trouble for him and he’s sorted any build questions we had so quickly. This is our second new build home and these two have made the whole thing a breeze! couldn’t recommend them enough!

We’ve had a great experience with Countryside Homes, and Jenny from the sales office has been fantastic throughout the whole process. She was always friendly, helpful, and took the time to explain everything clearly, making the experience much less stressful. Her communication and support really stood out, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. We’re very grateful for all of Jenny’s help and would highly recommend both her and Countryside Homes.

I rang to enquire about the new housing development near me. Although the development isn't completed Rod was really helpful. The customer service is excellent.

I have to say that we have had an excellent experience working with Jenny in securing our next home, she has been really helpful, knowledgeable , she has listened to our needs and been really outstanding and matching those to a property.

I bought a house from Countryside Homes. Right from the beginning, it was obvious that the service was tailored to my requirements with complete understanding of my circumstances. I fully appreciate the effort of Ashton Wylie for her excellent communication, active and proactive role and great organisation skills. She explained all what I need to know in a clear way. This purchase would have been a lot more difficult without Ashton. Sam is a perfetionist and his home demonstration was excellent. Matt Newman is competent and professional.

Angel was very helpful, knowledgeable and answered all my questions.
She let me check out the apartments calmly and didn't rush me, nor pressurised me.

Linda was provided excellent services for us. She was a really professional sales agent. We felt very good today! Fab!

Hannah was great, she was very knowledgeable, polite and welcoming

Clare at WestcombePark has been very informative and has helped us through the buying process so far. Thankyou both,Clare and Steve.

Marcus gave us an amazing time viewing a property and he helped us with the questions as first time buyer.

Lorraine and Jen were so fantastic in their approach; gave solid advice, were communicative and wanted the best outcome for us as a family; leading to us happily purchasing a new home.

We recently secured a plot at Allium Park, Ripley, and our experience thus far has been extremely positive. Mark and Hannah from Countryside Allium Park, together with Nikki from Vistry Thames Valley, have demonstrated professionalism, friendliness, and provided clear information throughout the process. Although our original property was initially reserved by another party, we were promptly notified when it became available again. We have now selected our fixtures and fittings and are looking forward to completing in June. We would like to thank Mark and Hannah for ensuring that the sales and purchasing process has been seamless.

Great experience. Very personal, detailed and patient. Many thanks to Sam for the professional support throughout

Our experience with Countryside Homes at Alvaredus at Fairham, Clifton has been truly exceptional, and that is largely thanks to Mora Sheard. She is an incredibly kind and professional consultant who made our journey feel seamless.
Mora truly went above and beyond for us. She explained the show homes perfectly and even took the time to walk us through the active construction site in the intense heat to ensure we saw every detail firsthand. Her patience, expertise, and genuine care for her clients are rare to find. We felt well-supported every step of the way and are so grateful for her dedication.
Thank you, Mora, for being such a wonderful guide!
By Sibi

Our experience with Bovis Homes so far has been excellent, particularly thanks to David Howard, the Sales Consultant. From the very beginning, when we started our journey of buying a new home full of excitement (and plenty of questions), David was consistently respectful, patient, and understanding.
David has always been approachable and professional, taking the time to answer our questions thoroughly, whether by phone, email, or in person. Nothing ever feels like too much trouble, which makes a big difference during what can often be a stressful process.
David has helped make the whole experience feel smooth and well-supported, and we’re very grateful for the time and care he’s shown us. We’re very much looking forward to getting the keys and settling into our new home.
Thank you again, David.

I would love nothing more than to be writing a positive review, but unfortunately our experience with Vistry/Countryside has been extremely disappointing.

We completed on our new home in November 2025, only to discover that the wrong flooring had been installed throughout. This had to be completely redone, delaying our move-in by over a week.

Since then, we have experienced ongoing issues from day one. While some have been minor, many have been significant and have taken an unacceptably long time to resolve. Communication has been the worst we have ever encountered — we are constantly told different things by different people, given promises that are not kept, and then told issues are “within tolerance” when challenged.

We love the house itself, but the volume of problems has overshadowed that. To date, we have raised over 300 snagging issues. On top of this, we have had seven different site managers, which has clearly impacted consistency, accountability, and overall build quality.

All we want is for the issues we were promised would be resolved to actually be addressed. Instead, Vistry/Countryside have become increasingly difficult to deal with. Raising formal complaints through customer services has made matters worse, with response times sometimes exceeding two weeks and little meaningful progress.

The workmanship concerns continue to be highlighted, yet we are met with excuses rather than solutions. Being told “it is what it is” after reporting hundreds of defects is simply not acceptable for a new build home.

Overall, a very frustrating and disappointing experience.