Cotswold Detached Hillside Cottage packed with Quirky Character

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

Explore the area

Cheltenham, England

Cheltenham Racecourse
‪6 min drive‬
Sudeley Castle
‪7 min drive‬
Prescott Speed Hill Climb
‪11 min drive‬
Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Quirky, detached Cotswold cottage packed with character, charm and comfort. Built into the hillside with great views and miles of walks, the cottage is equidistant between Cheltenham, capital of the Cotswolds and Winchcombe, a small market town with pubs, restaurants and independent shops, making it ideally located for shopping, sightseeing or solace. Just 2 miles from Cheltenham Race Course and on the bus route to Broadway this cottage offers all the comforts of a home from home in the country.

Property manager

Louise Houston

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Dogs own bedding to be provided by guest.

No pets on furniture.

Important information

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

About the area

Cheltenham

Cheltenham is home to this cottage. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Gloucester Docks and Gloucester Quays. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cheltenham Racecourse or Jonny-Rocks Stadium.

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Cheltenham, England

What's nearby

Cheltenham Racecourse - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Sudeley Castle - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Cheltenham Town Hall - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
The Promenade - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
Prescott Speed Hill Climb - 11 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

Toddington Railway Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Royal Oak - ‬5 min drive
‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
‪Black Gold - ‬5 min drive
‪The Shutters Inn Gotherington - ‬8 min drive
‪Kings Head - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cotswold Detached Hillside Cottage packed with Quirky Character pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cotswold Detached Hillside Cottage packed with Quirky Character ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cotswold Detached Hillside Cottage packed with Quirky Character ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cotswold Detached Hillside Cottage packed with Quirky Character located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cleeve Hill Golf Club, Prescott Speed Hill Climb and Cutbridge Meadow. Belas Knap and Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

30 Dec 2024

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

Charm8ng cottage

Lou's view cottage is very homely, well equipped with everythinh we needed in a wonderful location.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matt R.

4 Nov 2022

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

Quirky accommodation in a lovely location.

Lou’s view was a very comfortable cottage which suited our needs whilst we were there for a couple of days. The only thing that I feel that needs to be considered to be updated is the shower in the grey bathroom as the hot/cold water knob didn’t turn so we felt the water was tepid. The hot water boost wasn’t that effective either even when we turned it in early so 2 out of the 4 of us had cold showers. The view at the back of the building was beautiful especially when you have walked to the top of the hill it’s in a nice location.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

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14 Nov 2021

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

Lovely break

Lovely and quirky cottage, great base for Cheltenham Festival. Would recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

MARTIN B.

5 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication

Nice compact property with lovely decor.

Not really suitable for a party with a dog as there is no garden or rear access to the hills at the back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

27 Aug 2021

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

Quirky Experience

We felt very relaxed. Beds very comfortable. Everything we needed was supplied for us. An enjoyable stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darren T.

20 Aug 2021

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

Nice break

Very nice property with a lot thought and care gone into it. Very comfortable bed, No negatives at all. Would recommend

8/10 Good

Jenny T.

28 Jul 2021

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

Home from Home

Inside the house was very clean and tidy and fully equipped with everything you would need for your stay. We went when it was really hot so the bedrooms were quite stuffy, but Louise had provided a fan if required. In the house you could not hear the road noise but as they was no back garden, the only place to sit was in the front court yard next to the road. You do get used to it. Overall lovely accommodation.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Jasmine B.

25 Jul 2021

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely place

On arrival the place smelt of dog urine, the place was very dusty and the water went cold in the shower very quickly! Very nice bedrooms, a quirky little cottage!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

19 Jul 2021

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

Great little cottage

Lovely clean and quirky. Lovely place to stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Tony C., Salisbury, UK

13 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Some Good Some Bad

The property itself is very nice, quite quirky but full of character and clean. The location however, is not ideal. It is on a main road which is very busy more often than not. It would have been better if there was a back/side door that you could get out on to the hill/countryside especially if you have dogs. The busy road also makes it noisy to sleep at night. The property is very warm so you need to sleep with a window open but if you open the window, the road noise is worse. This cottage itself is lovely and ideal for a getaway but it would be even better if it was in a more sleep/dog friendly location.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

30 Oct 2020

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

October weekend

Lovely location. Cosy cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Graham B., Stoke on Trent

15 Oct 2020

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

Wonderful,just wonderful

This was our 2nd visit to Lou's View , it's exactly what it says on the tin , quirky, homely ,comfortable. There's a lovely dog friendly pub within 500m with really good food and really wonderful pleasant staff . Thank you Louise , we WILL be back

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

3 Oct 2020

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

Awesome

Awesome stay road a little noisy but beautiful surrounds took it away! Definitely coming back in summer .

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

30 Sept 2020

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

Cute little cottage

Stunning views and friendly sheep neighbours which our dog enjoyed

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Melanie P.

7 Sept 2020

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

Broken shower

Unfortunately we could only get one shower working, the other one, the thermostat was broken so was scolding hot which was a shame

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caroline A.

1 Aug 2020

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

Lovely property

We really enjoyed staying in this lovely little house - beautifully clean, really nicely decorated, very comfy beds and a good base for exploring the local area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jayne C.

18 Mar 2020

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

A very well appointed little cottage- a last minute decision. Should have been skiing!

Enjoyable

10/10 Excellent

Jill Y.

31 Oct 2019

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

Lovely cosy cottage

Very comfortable and quirky property. Quick communication from owner when questioning a problem which was rectified easily. Location a bit tricky to locate especially in the dark, but otherwise can highly recommend for a cosy and very comfortable stay

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graham B., Stoke on Trent

28 Oct 2019

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

Beautiful, cute cottage

The four of us, and two dogs loved our short stay in this beautiful quirky cottage. Everything was perfect, the area is gorgeous with plenty of walks in the countryside. The Rising Sun is 500m away and is dog friendly and also people friendly. The food was excellent and the staff amazing. We WILL be back, thank you Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gowtham C.

8 Oct 2019

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

Its is a beautiful cott

It minutes away from shops and pubs, every room came with a shower room which was fantastic, there was nothing we could really point out. Heating in every room was perfect. Facilities were spot on and cottage was perfect. I couldn't locate the cottage immediately but Louisa was super quick in responding to my messages and we checked-in in not time after the brief call.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shirley P., Croydon

30 Aug 2019

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

Great experience

Great cottage near lots of Cotswold villages.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

1 Aug 2019

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

Relaxing

Loved the cottage the decor is perfect! Best nights sleep for ages on very comfy bed.The two bathrooms made all the difference to our getting out time in the mornings! Highly recommend this cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

22 Jul 2019

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

Loved our stay

Very well presented cottage with pretty well everything you could need included. Two lovely en-suites, one for each bedroom and a downstairs W.C was handy and a very comprehensively fitted kitchen. The only downside we found during our stay was as it is alongside a fairly busy B road the traffic noise often woke us up around 5am as it started to get busy, (we’re not used to traffic noise where we live) we did sleep better in the very comfy beds as we got used to this. Louise was very helpful and allowed me to charge my part electric car during my stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Steven S.

2 Jun 2019

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

Great base for local area.

Charming cottage full of character, great location with fabulous views of the surrounding area. Great base for expoloring the local.

8/10 Good

Sandie C.

15 May 2019

Quaint cottage

Have just got back from a very enjoyable break with our two dogs at Lou's View. The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable, if a little on the small side. The owner was very friendly and helpful prior to our stay. I would have given it 5 stars but because it has no rear garden or exit we were having to take the dogs out on lead as it is on a very busy road every time they needed to go out. However this was not too much of a problem and if we wanted to go to that area again I would not hesitate to rebook.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Louise Houston

I live and work in beautiful Port Isaac, Cornwall but return to Lou’s View in the winter to spend time with my family. It’s my home from home and I hope it’ll be yours too.

Why they chose this property

Built into the hill with miles of walks over the Common, literally on the doorstep, the cottage offers comfort, style and charm.

What makes this property unique

Miles of walks available on the doorstep and a golf course within walking distance.

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property