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Lovely dog-friendly 2-bed cottage in Cotswold village with pub

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Cosy-up by the wood burner on the leather sofas
Wintry view of No.32 from its front cottage-style garden
Guests at No.32 have exclusive use of a private gated driveway
No. 32 (on the left of the photo) shares a driveway with our house (on right)
No. 32's cottage-style front garden in its infancy last spring

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Cirencester, England
  • Cirencester Church
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Arlington Row
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Cirencester Park Polo Club
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely dog-friendly 2-bed cottage in Cotswold village with pub

No. 32 is a lovely stone cottage in the Cotswolds, in North Cerney, near Cirencester.
This pretty 2-bedroomed cottage is situated next to our home, so creating the perfect cosy, comfortable retreat has been somewhat a labour of love.

Our aim is for you relax, unwind and make the most of your surroundings when you stay at N.32, so during your holiday you will have exclusive use of our gated drive, a private patio and a lovely, large back garden complete with fire pit and children's play area.

LOCATION
N.32 is located in the heart of North Cerney village, next to its little primary school. The cottage is set back from the road and looks out onto a pretty cottage-style front garden. A 5-barred gate opens into the spacious driveway between N.32 and our home (you will have exclusive use of this drive throughout your holiday).

ACCESS
The cottage , though it shares its back wall with our annexe, is detached on three sides, and so feels private. It has two separate entrances, one at the front of the house, and the other to the side.

GROUND FLOOR
Entering through this side door you find yourself in the light and airy kitchen where you will find everything you will need to be able to cook away from home without compromise.

The ground floor layout is open plan, and as a result feels unusually light and airy for a traditional cottage still rich in character. We have created zones for lounging and dining and provided plump cushions and warm throws to encourage you to take some time to curl up next to the fire with a book, or treat yourself to an indulgent afternoon snooze.
For younger guests, next to the TV we have provided a selection of board games and there is an XBOX One with two controllers, complete with a selection of games suitable for children 12 years and under.

UPSTAIRS
The bedrooms are reached by stairs by the side of the kitchen area. All rooms lead off a small, carpeted landing, among them a light bathroom, equipped with WC, bath and over-bath shower, and a study/utility room laid out with desk, chair and washing machine (available for your use).

Both bedrooms look out onto the pretty cottage-style front garden and are each equipped with fitted wardrobes. We have taken care to create the bedrooms we would choose to sleep in with calming colour-schemes, high quality furniture and 100% cotton bed linen with a high thread-count (300 minimum).

PATIO & GARDEN
A highlight of N.32, particularly during the warmer months, is the access to outside space. The study/utility room opens out onto a spacious, private patio, the perfect space for eating al fresco or relaxing and soaking up some sun. Table tennis is also provided for those feeling a little more energetic!

We would like you to really feel at home at N.32, and so during your stay you will have exclusive use of our tiered, lawned back garden complete with children's play area with wooden framed swings, walkway and slide. For long, lazy nights under the stars, we have created a cosy stone circle with fire pit for you to enjoy.

Our aim is for you to feel that you can make full use of the garden, and so will respect your privacy and refrain from using it during your stay. We may occasionally sit out on our own patio (separate from that of N.32 and not visible from N.32's patio) at times when the garden is free.

CHILDREN & GARDEN SAFETY
We would suggest that currently N.32 is not suitable for children from crawling age to 5 years old due to potentially dangerous aspects of the garden: The garden is on an upper level and there is a large stone staircase running down to the parking area from the edge of the garden, which is currently not child-proof. Both garden and parking area are gated, however again these are not completely child-proof as are unbolted at present.
Our aim is to improve this and make the cottage and garden safer so that we can welcome families with toddlers and very young children, but this is a project for later this spring/early summer.

Property manager

Shân Hughes
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 5
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Only for babies & age 5 upwards
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Small, well-behaved, house-trained dogs only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Cirencester

Located in Cirencester, this cottage is in a rural area. Chedworth Roman Villa and Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Crickley Hill Country Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Cerney House Gardens and Lakeside Ski & Wake. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Cirencester, England

What's nearby

  • Cerney House Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cirencester Church - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Arlington Row - 15 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Cirencester Park Polo Club - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Chedworth Roman Villa - 16 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 18 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stump - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lynwood & Co Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bear Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Black Horse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely dog-friendly 2-bed cottage in Cotswold village with pub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Lovely dog-friendly 2-bed cottage in Cotswold village with pub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely dog-friendly 2-bed cottage in Cotswold village with pub?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely dog-friendly 2-bed cottage in Cotswold village with pub located?

This family-friendly Cirencester cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cerney House Gardens and Cirencester Golf Club. Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre and Corinium Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jon m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful month in the Cotswolds

Being Yanks from the west coast of the USA we have always loved the Cotswolds. Where better than Cirencester to spend a quiet month getting to know the area and people.This is a Village with lots of beauty and history to savor. North Cerney, just five miles out in the country is a quiet little cluster of cottages with a local pub where the food was fabulous. Ask for the filet with stilton garlic sauce!!! Our cottage was warm, cozy and very livable, a great place to call home as we explored the local area. Howard and Michelle were the perfect hosts, there when we needed something, never intrusive. Rather its a weekend getaway or long holiday this cottage in North Cerney is a perfect fit. We hope we will return one day.
Stayed 34 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cotswolds Excursion

The cottage was beautifully locely and cozy. We enjoyed reading and playing family games by the wood burning stove. We felt very at home in the cottage and the community was incredibly friendly, esp at the local pub. The location was fab for exploring and going on walks. A local garden was so quaint and within walking distance. Excellent experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cottage!

We ended a 3 week holiday here and it was exactly what we needed! It was relaxing, nicely stocked and in a wonderful village. We had a wonderful time and hope to be back to spend more time here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home in the Cotswolds

This was a wonderful location in central Cotswolds. The property was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed lunching on the upper patio, sipping the Proseco and eating the chocolates the hosts left for us. We visited the Pub, a short walk from the property, a few times for drinks and dinner. Michelle gave us a great suggestion to visit the Cerney estate Gardens just a short walk across the highway. On oue way to the garden we stopped at the little church across the road, it was built in the 1400s and is worth a stop. From this location it was easy visiting many of the quaint villages in the area. We particularly enjoyed Glastonbury, Stow on the Wold and Bourton on the Water. The bed was very comfortable and the kitchen was good sized, well stocked and easy to work in. I would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kitty J., Troy, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage in the Cotswolds

The cottage is the absolute epitome of Cotswold cottage charm. The garden beds in front are gorgeous and the home is so warm and inviting. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is in the perfect location for doing a circular road trip through the smaller villages as well as a day trip south to Bath and Stonehenge. We highly recommend the pub down the street. We ate there twice during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

The cottage was adorable and cozy. It was exactly what I’d hoped. Picturesque Cotswold cottage. They even had a few Christmas lights up which made it even more cozy. It was clean and the owners were quite helpful with suggestions of where to eat. My son loved playing ping pong in the back yard. If I’m lucky enough to visit again I will definitely stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

beth m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cotswolds Gem

This was one of the nicest VRBO properties we have stayed in. Good location in small village near the pub and in the midst of beautiful landscapes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Put a picture of this cottage next to the word "idyllic" in the dictionary

This beautiful cottage was a dream; the pictures do not do it justice. My teenage daughter and I were looking for a quiet, Cotswold village experience and this cottage delivered on it and then some. If I could have persuaded the owners to sell it to me on the spot, I would have bought it. The village of North Cerney is small but very conveniently located just off the main road that runs between Cirencester and Cheltenham, so it's easy to get anywhere. The village is cute and full of traditional stone cottages and this is just one, set back from a stone-walled narrow road. We woke every day and threw open the curtains to listen to the abundant birds chirping and onto our view of the rose garden in front. Making our tea and coffee in the spacious and well-equipped kitchen, we'd head up to the patio off the upstairs back room and sit and watch those birds flying from tree to tree in the absolutely idyllic garden. Around 8am, the kids start arriving to the primary school next door and the sound of children laughing and saying goodbye to their parents is wonderful; don't worry about being next to a school it was lovely. In the evening, we ate our dinners on the patio and played table tennis, although the downstairs dining area was cozy and perfect for family dining too. At night, we slept with windows open and enjoyed the absolute silence of the village. Just magic. I loved the 1/2 and 1/2 farmhouse doors and the old-fashioned windows; we'd open everything and let the flower-scented breeze fly through the house every day. Our experience here was nothing short of magical, including the owners who were very responsive by phone and text when we had questions and even paid us a visit to check on us the first evening we arrived. Lovely people, lovely village, lovely cottage. We wish we could have stayed longer, were sad to leave, and will definitely be back. Definitely my best experience with a vacation rental ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cerney House

What a beautiful cottage this was! Even though we did day trips each day we were there, we would always feel as though we returned home at the end of the day. The cottage was beautiful inside and out. We particularly loved the gardens and the terrace upstairs. The rooms were comfortable and clean. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. Thank you Shân for our stay in the Cotswolds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic cottage in a beautiful setting. This stay could not have been better. We felt like we were at home but in the Cotswolds. The bonus was a great pub nearby and a great host who treated us with fresh scones and treats. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to explore the Cotswolds

We had a very enjoyable stay here .The cottage was everything you could wish in a pretty little village .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stat

Great location to explore Cirencester, Bath, Tetbury and other parts of the Cotswolds. Great hosts. Lovely log fire to keep us warm!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marc and Dan C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

I stayed here with My Mom for her 70th birthday treat... We had a lovely time. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners and were there to help if we needed anything. Very cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage getaway in the heart of the Cotswolds

From start to finish our stay was wonderful! The cottage is well equipped and cosy. The owner is next door and was right there to welcome us. A beautiful little village not far from all the different Cotswolds villages, so a fire and comfy bed we're waiting for you at the end of each day. Thanks again for a great stay! Mandy - Australia
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

The cottage is in the little village of North Cearney and is beautiful with everything would need The gaden is great but note it isn't completely secure. The owners live next door and are very helpful and give you plenty of privacysecure for dos
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Trip away with my parents

Excellent few days in this lovely cottage, extremely well equipped and lovely comfy beds. Will definitely be back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Paul V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rural stay close to Cotswold surroundings

This is a typical english country side cosy house, rural and fully equipped for a stay of a couple of days. Pub very close by. Cirencester on a 10 min drive by car with shops and restaurants. Garden access to a beautiful garden (in summer). Parking space in front of the house. The bath room tends to be too small for 4 adults. Dogs are welcome. To recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect cottage

We had a lovely stay at the cottage, couldn’t fault it. The girls loved the garden when the sun came out! Perfect location for our family wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rico H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

North Cerney

It was an amazing holiday in the cottage, landscape and gardens.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steph

Lovely and relaxing stay in a comfortable cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M., Kettering, England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cosy cottage with wood burning stove

We were there in January so the wood burning stove was essential. The bedrooms are small and very cosy and the cottage was well equipped with casseroles, oven trays and all essentials for cooking
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

gib s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Lived up to our expectations. Looks just like the photos! Adorable, cozy interior. Lovely terrace. Quiet, restful location. Cottage is well maintained. Hosts were very helpful…central location for touring Cotswolds.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shân Hughes

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Hi, I'm Shân.
I live in North Cerney near Cirencester with my husband Howard, our two dogs, one very patient cat and varying numbers of children!

Any spare time we have in between parenting duties, work (Howard) and studying (me - I'm currently training to be a therapist) is usually spent relaxing in front of the fire, getting out and about with the dogs or frequenting the many restaurants, pubs, theatres and cinemas we are lucky enough to have in this area.

Howard and I have both travelled a lot, for business and for pleasure, and have high standards when it comes to what we expect from a trip away; my aim is for these standards to be reflected in our holiday homes.

Languages:

English, French, Italian

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