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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11197.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Guiting Power, Gloucestershire
  • Cotswold Farm Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Sudeley Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cotswold Countryside Collection
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

2 bathrooms

Family Bathroom

Shower Room

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Spacious pet friendly property in the Cotswolds - Laurel Tree Cottage

Laurel Tree Cottage is a traditional English home situated in a beautiful country setting near Bourton-on-the-Water, sleeping 9+2 guests with the +2 option being a 4ft double sofa bed. Laid out over three floors, this large family home boasts bright and colourful bedrooms, a spacious yet cosy living room and a large open plan kitchen/dining room with farmhouse style decor that has been featured in Country Homes & Interiors magazine and described as 'Simply Idyllic' in a three-page spread in 25 Beautiful Homes magazine. The well-equipped kitchen opens out into the generous manicured grounds with a wildflower area. There is also a children's play area and off-street parking for up to three medium sized cars. Laurel Tree Cottage is a dog friendly holiday home, suitable for two dogs.

Accommodation
This stylish six-bedroom property, located in the tranquil English village of Guiting Power, close to Cheltenham, is perfectly suited for families and friends looking to spend time together in an unspoilt Cotswold village. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Kitchen/Dining Room
Electric Aga, electric oven with two-ring induction hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, American-style fridge/freezer, Kitchen Aid, Nespresso coffee machine with frother, dishwasher, island with two high stools, wall-mounted Smart TV, DAB radio, Bluetooth speakers
Wooden dining table with seating for ten, L-shaped sofa to comfortably seat six, selection of board games, children's games and books

Utility room
Washing machine, tumble dryer and butler sink

Cloakroom
Loo and basin

Living areas
Three-seater sofa, two-seater sofa, two armchairs, footstool, wall-mounted Smart TV and a decorative fire place

Snug (Sleeps 2)
4ft double sofa bed, available upon request, wall-mounted Smart TV, desk with stool and selection of books

Bedroom 6 (Sleeps 1)
Single sleigh bed, wardrobe and open shelving for additional storage

First Floor

Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
Colonial-style four poster super king size bed, Freeview TV, built-in wardrobes, chest of drawers, full length mirror and bedroom chair

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, built-in wardrobe and upholstered bedroom chair

Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 1)
Single bed and chest of drawers

Bedroom 4 (Sleeps 1)
Single bed, chest of drawers and bedroom chair

Family bathroom
Underfloor heating, freestanding bath, walk-in shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Shower room
Underfloor heating, walk-in shower, loo, twin basins and heated towel rail

Second Floor

Bedroom 5 (Sleeps 2)
Eaves room, exposed beams, two single beds (can be super king size bed on request), built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers and chair

Outside
Bistro table and seating for four, outdoor table with seating for eight, charcoal BBQ, fire pit, children's play area with climbing frame, swings, slide, trampoline and sandpit.

The gated gravel driveway has designated, off-street parking for up to three medium cars and further on-street parking is available in the village. At the owner's request, we ask that guests do not park on the tarmac driveway located just outside the electric gate as this belongs to a neighbouring property

Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 11 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 3 additional infants (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided
The gated gravel driveway has designated, off-street parking for up to three medium cars and further on-street parking is available in the village
1 travel cot and 1 Tripp Trapp chair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided). There are two fixed stair gates which are positioned so that the first-floor landing can be enclosed
Up to two medium sized dogs are accepted for an additional £40 per booking per dog (please see 'Things to Note...' below). For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
The property’s garden is enclosed by hedges only, so young children and pets should be supervised outside at all times
Wifi is Gigaclear superfast broadband
Mobile phone reception is generally OK, but can be variable
3 Smart TVs and 1 Freeview TV
The property has an oil-fired central heating system
Please be mindful that there are low doorways, multiple floors and steps from the driveway down to the kitchen
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property

Things to Note...
Hen and Stag groups are not permitted, but same sex groups are welcome on request
Commercial and work related bookings on request
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 17:00 and check out is by 10:00
The garden is regularly maintained by a professional gardening service and although this work is generally carried out when the property is vacant, the gardener may need to carry out work whilst the property is occupied. If you require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us
Please note the neighbour keeps free roaming chickens, so dogs will need to be supervised when outside and kept on the lead if they are not chicken friendly. The garden is not fully enclosed as some of the boundary is hedged rather than securely fenced

Property manager

StayCotswold
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Amenities

Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

Cheltenham

Cheltenham is home to this cottage. Sudeley Castle and Stanway House and Fountain are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Naunton Downs Golf Club and Cleeve Hill Golf Club. Cotswold Farm Park and The Model Village are also worth visiting.
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Guiting Power, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Farm Park - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Sudeley Castle - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • The Model Village - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Cotswold Countryside Collection - 18 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 21 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Toddington Railway Station - 20 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Willow - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Corner Cupboard - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious pet friendly property in the Cotswolds - Laurel Tree Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious pet friendly property in the Cotswolds - Laurel Tree Cottage?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious pet friendly property in the Cotswolds - Laurel Tree Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious pet friendly property in the Cotswolds - Laurel Tree Cottage located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Naunton Downs Golf Club and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Cotswold Farm Park. Sudeley Castle and Prescott Shooting School are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Claire E.

Gorgeous house in a beautiful setting
Gorgeous house in a beautiful setting. Ideal for family groups or gatherings of friends. Lovely light kitchen with big table to socialise around, plus cosy lounge and 6 comfy bedrooms. Quiet position in the village with large garden to relax in - we didn't want to leave !
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10/10 Excellent

Jess W.

A lovely stay
We stayed for my mum’s 70th birthday and had a lovely time. Shona and Kevin were really helpful with anything we needed. The garden was superb and great fun for our little ones. The house had plenty of space for all 9 of us (including children). The bedrooms were lovely and the village was just perfect with 2 coffee stops 2 mins away, a lovely pub and seconds from a beautiful walk through the valley. What more could you ask for.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Bliss in the Cotswolds
This house was absolutely perfect for a family gathering of adults with dogs. The house was very comfortable and well provisioned. Walks from the house were great with the dogs. The pub in the village was welcoming and the Post Office shop/cafe and farm shop provided some extra treats! With the location only ten minutes from Stow, we had everything we needed close by. The Fox at Oddington was an excellent venue for supper. A welcome and information book would have been useful. The week was a huge success so thank you!
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8/10 Good

Bridget S.

Weekend break with friends
I would recommend staying in the village of Guiting Power . It has good pubs , shops and lovely walks from the door of the house . The house was very comfortable and worked well for 6 friends having their own room each . The kitchen / diner / sitting area was perfect for our needs. We had plenty of hot water and the house was cosy . There was lovely welcome pack too .
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10/10 Excellent

Family celebration
A beautiful house in a lovely village with its pubs and small shop/cafe. It catered for all our needs, adults and children alike. Spacious and comfortable with access to footpaths and other villages and towns. In summer the garden would be ideal for family and friends gatherings. A most enjoyable week. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

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Family get together
A wonderfully warm and homely house- beautifully decorated and fitted out. It was perfect for our family of 4 couples and 3 children. Great garden and play equipment. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful family weekend in the Cotswolds
Would definitely recommend StayCotswold, from booking through to the day of arrival their customer service and information provided were excellent.
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8/10 Good

Helen G.

A family get together at Laurel Tree Cottage
Laurel Cottage is spacious, clean and very comfortable. The village location is perfect with 2 pubs and a tea rooms and farm shop. There are many walks straight from the door and lots of villages to explore which are a short drive away. The cottage had everything we needed and a lovely large garden to enjoy.
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8/10 Good

Helen G.

A family get together at Laurel Tree Cottage
Laurel Cottage is spacious, clean and very comfortable. The village location is perfect with 2 pubs and a tea rooms and farm shop. There are many walks straight from the door and lots of villages to explore which are a short drive away. The cottage had everything we needed and a lovely large garden to enjoy.
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8/10 Good

Helen G.

A family get together at Laurel Tree Cottage
Laurel Cottage is spacious, clean and very comfortable. The village location is perfect with 2 pubs and a tea rooms and farm shop. There are many walks straight from the door and lots of villages to explore which are a short drive away. The cottage had everything we needed and a lovely large garden to enjoy.
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8/10 Good

Perfect for attending Guiting Music Festival
We wanted somewhere in the village as we attended concerts every evening and it was convenient to be able to walk back. The two pubs are very different but both serve good food and beer, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The cottage is in a quiet lane with little passing traffic, and there are good walks from the doorstep.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic cottage stay
We had a fantastic stay as a family of 10. All aspects of the cottage were furnished to the highest standard and had everything we needed to enjoy the time together. Communication was great throughout. Definitely recommend
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Wonderful stay in a wonderful home in a wonderful place
A simply stunning break. A lovely property which I can't fault, in a stunning part of the country. It was idyllic. Perfectly positioned to explore further afield but equally we enjoyed a few days just in the beautiful gardens and house. Guiting Power is a 2 minute walk away and has all you need for slotting in to village life. Great communication with Kevin the property manager who even allowed us to arrive earlier. Would definitely recommend
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10/10 Excellent

A fabulous bolt-hole in Cotswold Village of great character
Laurel Tree Cottage is ideally situated in the heart of the characterful Cotswold Village of Guiting Power. The spread of accommodation across 3 floors provides spacious rooms - perhaps best suited to families and close friends. The main kitchen and dining area are a little "tight" but adequate for the maximum number that Laurel Cottage can accommodate. The living rooms felt a little dark on dull days and the evenings tho lighting is fine. All beds were "comfy". Food shops, restaurants, pubs etc are all on the door step for those who want to leave behind the motor car. The old Post Office (scrumptious goodies), The Cotswold Guy (for up market ready meals and lunch time treats) and good local beers and fayre at the Farmers Arms, mean traditionalist are superbly catered for. The network of footpaths from the village is great with large numbers of classic Cotswold walks within a few minutes drive. A most enjoyable stay.
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8/10 Good

Tracey H.

The perfect location to explore the Cotswolds
We had a great stay at Laurel Tree cottage, the house was so spacious for a gathering with friends. We especially loved the kitchen/dining area. We loved exploring the local walks around Guiting power and the cottage is just the perfect base to explore.
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10/10 Excellent

Louise O.

Pre-Christmas family do
What3words - brilliant! We all loved the cottage! So welcoming and cosy yet super spacious! Lots of lovely seating areas so we could all find somewhere to sit to read, watch TV, play games or even craft! Beautiful decor throughout! There were lots of oohs and ahs as we spotted the wooden candelabra in the kitchen or the beautiful bowl in the living room .. or the gorgeous burnt orange sofa (my favourite). Great location .. lovely village a short walk one way, a great walking route the other! Felt like I’d won the Omaze house lottery!! Hope to be back next Christmas! Though I think it would be a perfect spot in summer too.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Great holiday house
We had a wonderful holiday at Laurel Tree Cottage. The house is fantastic with plenty of room to spread out. We were a big family with ages ranging from 2 to 92. We were able to use the snug as an indoor play area. The decor and furnishings are very beautiful and tasteful. We had everything we needed. It was good to have coffee, tea,sugar, salt, pepper and oil provided. The bread and butter left for us were delicious. The bedrooms were very comfortable and great bathrooms. It was very thoughtful of the owner to provide stairgates and so many toys for children. We loved the garden and my grandson enjoyed playing on the swings, slide, trampolene and the little playhouse. The house is ideally situated to see many of the Cotswolds sights. We had enjoyable meals in the village pubs and the Post Office cafe. We would love to stay again.
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8/10 Good

Catherine d.

Lovely house
We had a wonderful week here celebrating family birthdays. The house is in a fantastic location with walks from the door. We enjoyed the house, especially the large kitchen and lovely garden including play area. Comfortable beds and beautiful interior. We did feel that the kitchen needs a larger oven and hob. The Aga was off due to summer, and two rings plus small oven was insufficient to cook for a crowd. That apart we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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Anniversary weekend
Lovely house tastefully decorated well equipped good gardens great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Hayley B.

A beautiful house - shame about the cleanliness
I had read other reviews that the cleanliness was not up to scratch so I was prepared (& armed) with cleaning products. It’s a shame that I had to spend time cleaning the house when I should’ve been enjoying it. Most utensils provided & rooms are spacious & homely. Decor is lovely. Needs a deep clean. The beds are a bit creaky! Overall expensive but the house is huge so forgivable, just wish it was cleaner!
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8/10 Good

Family long weekend
Lovely house in a great location with very pretty countryside. We were 11 adult members of a family who live in different parts of the country and the world getting together and celebrating a 86th birthday.Overall we had a lovely stay. We had an enjoyable meal at the Hollow bottom and those who went to the Post Office cafe were well satisfied too. The weather was not great so we didn't get to explore as much of the countryside around as we would have liked. The size and configuration of the rooms suited us well but as others have said before, there were a few niggles. The biggest was the cooking amenities for a house for 11 people. If you are not using the Aga, the hob and oven are very small and even boiling pasta and making a sauce at the same time for just six of us on our first evening was tricky. There are lapses such as lack of instructions for appliances such as the Nespresso machine, waste disposal in the kitchen sink etc We also found it difficult to get cold water from the sink tap. A handbook would be very handy. Other things are a bit tired and shabby such as the wooden bench and chairs in the garden, knobs falling off taps in a bathroom and the sofa in the kitchen/diner. The bedrooms were stuffy at night and maybe doorstops/wedges would help to get some cross ventilation.

8/10 Good

Joanne H.

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Lovely location
We had a fab stay in Laurel Tree Cottage. It’s a beautiful and tastefully renovated cottage that has been extended. It was a lovely location in a charming village and the neighbours opposite (Roland and his wife) were very friendly and helpful. It’s a bit tired in parts and could do with replacing, wooden table and chairs outside, kettle and some kitchen chairs and items. But would thoroughly recommend it for a quiet and peaceful weekend in the Cotswolds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

We all had a really lovely time at this beautiful cottage.
We had a wonderful stay at your beautiful cottage. Thank you. I would highly recommend to others what a super place it is to stay.
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8/10 Good

Elodie B.

Great stay in cosy house
Great stay at Laurel Tree Cottage. Beautiful house and garden, with everything as expected. Only suggestion for improvement is to be a bit more generous with kitchen staples - e.g. three dishwasher tablets, two bin bags, two kitchen towels feels/is scarce for a 3-night stay with 11 adults (we cooked in all the time expect for a wonderful pub lunch at the Hollow Bottom, highly recommend it!
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Cycling short break
Fabulous property in a great location which was a perfect base for 6 keen cyclists to explore the Cotswold countryside.

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