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COTSWOLD COTTAGE IN A QUIET VILLAGE WITH LARGE GARDEN

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Exterior
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

COTSWOLD COTTAGE IN A QUIET VILLAGE WITH LARGE GARDEN

Built around 1840, the cottage is on a dead end country road, so no traffic. Totally renovated in 2010 as a country retreat for its owner, it boasts modern central heating and a traditional wood burner new bathrooms, handmade curtains and a new kitchen equipped to the highest standard. Family birthday parties, literally from 1 year to 100 years, have been celebrated in it.

Rated 4*GOLD by the English Tourist Board 8 years in a row.

Traditional character has been preserved with deep windows, beams, a traditional wood fire, and Rayburn (Aga) cooker, and a selection of antique pictures. We even provide complimentary logs for the fire!

It is a five-minute walk to a traditional English pub with excellent food. Rolling Cotswold countryside can be seen past the traditional village rooflines at the back.

There is a large cottage garden with patio, barb-b- q, and outdoor dining. Fluffy towels and toiletries provide that extra pampered feel. There is an extensive selection of books, and even some children's books and toys for the perfect country retreat. Two full bathrooms and a shower room with WC for lots of privacy

The English Tourist Board has certified this property as family-ready and suitable for cyclists. Cycle hire is available and there is storage. Cot, high chair and plastic crockery are available.

Property manager

Mark Fox

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Work IN THE Cotswolds. CAN Isolate. Large Garden
WORK IN THE COTSWOLDS. CAN ISOLATE. Large garden Cottage
WORK IN THE COTSWOLDS. CAN ISOLATE. Large garden Cheltenham

About the area

Map
Great Rissington, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • The Model Village - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Cotswold Countryside Collection - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park - 19 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Kingham Station - 16 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hare - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Cotswold Arms - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is COTSWOLD COTTAGE IN A QUIET VILLAGE WITH LARGE GARDEN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at COTSWOLD COTTAGE IN A QUIET VILLAGE WITH LARGE GARDEN?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COTSWOLD COTTAGE IN A QUIET VILLAGE WITH LARGE GARDEN?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is COTSWOLD COTTAGE IN A QUIET VILLAGE WITH LARGE GARDEN located?

This family-friendly Cheltenham cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dragonfly Maze, Birdland Park and Gardens and The Model Village. Cotswold Motoring Museum and Old Mill are also within 6 miles (10 km).

COTSWOLD COTTAGE IN A QUIET VILLAGE WITH LARGE GARDEN Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem in the Cotswolds
The cottage and surrounding neighborhood were lovely. Close to all the towns but not the crowds. Beautiful natural setting and everything we needed to feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely weekend
Perfect location to enjoy the area from. Cottage is lovely and cosy. Beds comfy, sitting room cosy and having three bathrooms a great bonus. Fantastic views from the upstairs bedrooms and the village is stunning. Would recommend the cottage highly and would love to return. We were very lucky with the weather which meant we saw the village at its best as well as surrounding locations but our only negative feedback for a stay in the area, which has nothing to do with this cottage specifically, is that The Lamb Inn in the village. It wasn't what we expected having heard about it on a previous visit to the area but having failed to make it there that time. It seems it has changed hands and to be honest the staff were not overly customer focussed. We have a few tales to tell from our evening meal there!!! We all said that our meals were tasty which is the main aim, but the place was lacking atmosphere, there was a massive TV with football on in the bar area, which I guess is great if that's what you want and they actually switched off the lights in one section after the table based there left.....time to leave cue I guess except it was only 930.....to be honest it's worth going further afield to find a more cosy experience. A shame as people had spoken so highly of it. Still it was entertaining for the wrong reasons and definitely didn't spoil a lovely weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Geezers weekend away
Fabulous weekend in the cottage with friends and great pub with fabulous food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Roy H.

Great location
We had a great holiday. Lots of walks in lovely countryside and visiting local villages
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
A lovely English cottage in a typical Cotswold village. The cottage is very comfortable and extremely well equipped with good outside space when the weather is warm. We would return and would certainly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Home
We really like the Great Rissington area. House it very cute. We only stayed 2 nights, but I could see it being used for more nights to truly unwind. We actually didn’t realize there was a “secret garden” past the gate in the first back yard until our second day. We enjoyed just sitting in the backyard and watching the clouds go by (we had amazing weather). Our only negative is one of the bathroom toilets didn’t work which was ok because there were only 4 of us and 3 bathrooms. Also, sad we didn’t ever get to eat at the lamb inn. If you want to eat there make a reservation. The first night we tried to eat there at 8:00 pm and the cook had left. The second night they were completely book. So had to drive 15 minutes to dinner, when a simple walk to dinner would have been so nice. I would recommend this cottage to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina P., Helena Montana

Liked: Cleanliness
Darling Cottage with modern conveniences
I wanted to stay in a quintessential English cottage in the Cotswolds and this was definitely it. Well appointed and comfortable with modern bathrooms and conveniences. The host was quick to respond to any questions and provided detailed information in his house manual about the area and suggested things to do. We walked to the local pub/inn "The Lamb Inn" for a meal and a Guinness. Good food and friendly locals. The cottage is also close to the public walking paths for a scenic stroll. We loved it and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cotswold cottage
Easterleigh felt like the quintessential Cotswold cottage - full of charm and character. Great Rissington is a lovely village with great access to all the central Cotswolds’ ‘big hitters’. We took Sunday lunch at the local Lamb Inn, which was excellent. Our group of six - two grandparents, two parents, two kids <10 were very comfortable for a week, and would happily return. Thanks, Mark!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Judith P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Basically good with reservations
The property is attractive to look at, spacious and cosy. It has some disappointing shortcomings, for example - the Wi-Fi password listed in the email communication and in the welcome brochure was incorrect which necessitated contacting the local agent. She supplied the correct one confirming she had informed the owner previously. No wash tabs available and limited dishwasher tabs, only enough logs for two days during our stay ( where do you obtain logs and wash tabs late on Christmas Eve). The remote control of the heating via the local agent was not an ideal situation especially as we couldn’t light a fire when required. Although when the heating was on the cottage was warm and cosy. The cottage shows a Rayburn but you are not encouraged to use it due to the high cost of electricity. We are strangers to the area and found the instructions for disposal of waste some what ambiguous, plus the box for waste paper appeared to be missing. It would be useful if a new and up to date instruction brochure was provided for all current equipment and waste collection days. The cottage would be excellent for a summer stay but needs fine tuning for winter. The local agent was excellent and went out of her way to help before and during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year’s Eve wedding
We were a large family group in the Cotswolds for a wedding. The cottage was a great base. Cosy and comfortable and well equipped for all our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easterleigh Cottage
Lovely Cotswold cottage in a beautiful quiet village. Perfect for walks and visiting other towns and villages. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cotswolds dreams came true !
The most beautiful property with all modern conveniences close enough to be easily accessible yet far enough away to make the town seem magical. We enjoyed all the information that Mark sent to us in advance of our stay. The house was immaculate. We really enjoyed the e bikes we rented from Cotswold ebikes and the beautiful homes and churches that were just right out the front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
Everything you need for a lovely weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Well equipped cottage, very clean and quiet. We really enjoyed our stay.

8/10 Good

Janet A., Woking Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness
The Christmas break that was moved to June.
This is a lovely property, but more suitable for four or five people. It was built when property’s were smaller. We spent a lot of time in the garden, as the weather was hot! A umbrella to have some shade would have been nice, and some tall glasses so we could have had a long drink, there were only very small glasses. Three bathrooms were a big plus though, and lots of hot water. Very good pub, The Lamb, which we went to twice, only a five minute walk away. Mark was very accommodating moving our break from Christmas, when we were told we couldn’t travel, to June. I can see why he brought the property, the Cotswolds are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
We absolutely loved our stay here, perfect location, clean and great size! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

charlotte m.

Lovely Cottage
The cottage was lovely, good location. Well equipped although stair gate didn’t fit stairs. Bedrooms comfortable and cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Janie J., Blanco

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating Cotswolds & Family!
We really enjoyed the feeling of Easterleigh Cottage and the neighborhood was lovely with sheep & flowers! We not only celebrated our 50th anniversary, but also our son-in-law’s birthday with a chocolate cake that our 16-yr. old GrandGirl baked with yummy ice cream from the Coop! We also celebrated Fathers Day a bit early with Chinese food at Burford Inn. It would have been helpful to have instructions on calling a friend in Surrey. When we lived here, there was a section in phone book about that, but couldn’t find anything there, & the manager didn’t respond to our phone request to call us. Also, you would like to know that the baseboards in the downstairs shower aren’t sealed & are pulling away from the wall. My engineer-woodworking guys think the shower can get water behind the baseboards & rot the wood. All in all, we thank you for a fun time in our beloved Cotswolds! We’d certainly come again!

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Great Cottage Great Location
Stayed at Easterleigh Cottage April 2019 with my wife, daughter and family. It lived up to all our expectations and more. Quite location but a pleasant 5 minute walk to an excellent pub with restaurant, The Lamb Inn. The cottage was warm and comfortable, clean and well kempt. With an easy short drive to Bourton-on-the-Water and accessible to all of the Cotswold's. The kitchen has all you will need cooker, Aga, fridge/freezer, dish washer, washer and dryer. Bedrooms are well appointed with plenty of bath & shower rooms. Highly recommended, who definitely book again for a trip to the Cotswold
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Easterleigh cottage
My family and I had a wonderful stay at the cottage! It’s on a quiet road with no through traffic! The village itself is very quaint and everyone is so friendly! The cottage had lots of room for our family of four, including my elderly grandmother. Do it was nice that she had a bedroom and shower room downstairs! The house was nice and warm and we even lit the fire one night. The house is well equipped and has everything you will need. We ate at the lamb inn every night and the food was yummy! Highly recommend! There’s a co-op market 5 mins away if you need any supplies. Overall had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

David H.

A lovely cottage in a great setting.
Clean and very well equipped, with comfortable beds, and plenty of room. Excellent provision of linen with good towels. Very quiet location, but fairly close to Bourton on the Water. Good bathrooms with efficient showers, and hot water. We experienced a problem with the central heating. When the weather turned quite chilly we could not initially get any heating as there were no up-to-date instructions. Once we eventually found a way to start it working it was nice and warm. Altogether a very enjojable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Penny L.

Lovely Break
We stayed at Easterleigh cottage for a week and had a lovely time. The cottage was very clean and well equipped. There were 7 of us in our party and all had plenty of room. It is a lovely setting with a great pub 5 minutes walk away. The situation is excellent being close to Bourton on the Water and Broadway. We are very happy to recommend this cottage. Thank you Mark and Lorraine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin G.

Charming, well stocked, ample parking, very quiet location
Excellent for our family of 5 adults and 2 children Good cooking facilities. Very enjoyable stay for our 1 week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Excellent Property
We enjoyed a relaxing week in a beautiful cottage. We appreciated the quiet location and well presented accommodation that was perfect for our visit. There was plenty to do in the area and we enjoyed a fabulous day at the Costwold Animal Park. Parking in Bourton on the Water and Stow on the Wold can get busy at weekends but the villages are well worth a visit. The cottage is also within easy driving distance of Gloucester, Cheltenham and Oxford for day trips. There are plenty of facilities, as well as museums, tea shops and supermarkets in Bourton but we could then retreat to the cottage at the end of the day. A lovely holiday to be recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

anthony r.

Lovely cottage in good location
The cottage is in a small village which makes it very quiet and peaceful. The accommodation is cosy and relaxing, with everything you need. Lorraine who manages the place was very helpful and on hand if needed, although we did not need to call on her. The towels and general fittings were of high quality. We had a meal in the Lamb pub, only a few minutes away, which we enjoyed very much. Overall we were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017