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8.4

Very good

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Avening, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Minchinhampton Common5 min drive
Highgrove House and Gardens8 min drive
Highgrove House8 min drive
Birmingham (BHX)101 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The property is just as it's presented. We stayed over 3 weeks so we can safely say it was very nice. Parking for 1 smal...

Sara G.

Jan 8, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Bright and cosy two bedroom holiday cottage with wood burning stove - Hillcrest Cottage

Hillcrest Cottage is a beautifully refurbished Cotswold holiday cottage near Tetbury which sleeps up to three adults or two adults and two children, in two well-appointed bedrooms. The ground floor is made up of an open plan living/dining room flooded with natural light on three sides and a stylish kitchen and utility room. Upstairs, along with the two bedrooms is a modern family bathroom with charming roll top bath.

Accommodation
This two bedroom holiday cottage in Avening is ideally suited to a small family or group of friends who enjoy the countryside. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Living/Dining room
Light flooded living room with two two-seater sofas, coffee table, Smart TV and wood burning stove
Wooden dining table with seating for four

Kitchen
Oven, four-ring hob, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, cafetiere, fridge/freezer, microwave and radio

Utility room
Washing machine, clothes horse, iron, ironing board, travel cot and highchair

First Floor

Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, two bedside tables with lamps, freestanding wardrobe with hangers, chest of drawers, full length mirror and hairdryer

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 1 adult or 2 children)
Small 4ft double bed, built-in wardrobe with hangers, wall mirror, dressing table with lamp, stool and mirror

Family bathroom
Roll top bath with overhead rain shower and separate shower attachment, loo, basin with built-in storage and heated towel rail

Outside
Small wrap around paved garden with table and seating for two

Things to Note...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 4 guests, though the number of adults per booking is capped at 3. Infants and children count towards the occupancy so the maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 2 children/infants or 3 adults and 1 child/infant.
Bed linen and towels are provided (duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic)
Off street parking is available for up to 1 car with further on street parking available nearby
1 travel cot and 1 highchair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
Sorry, no pets
Free high-speed Gigaclear Fibre WiFi (Download speed 87 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception is good
Samsung Crystal UHD Smart TV with Freesat (your own app login details will be required)
Patio (not fully enclosed)
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood and kindling provided for the wood burning stove
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
Commercial and work related bookings are not permitted without prior consent
Hen and Stag parties are not permitted
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00

Property manager

StayCotswold

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tetbury

This cottage is located in Tetbury. Chavenage House and Highgrove House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Neigh Bridge Country Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The New Lawn or Cirencester Park Polo Club.

Avening, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

Minchinhampton Common - 5 min drive
Highgrove House and Gardens - 8 min drive
Highgrove House - 8 min drive
Westonbirt Arboretum - 13 min drive
Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

Stroud Station - 19 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Crown Inn at Minchinhampton - ‬5 min drive
‪The Pavillion - ‬8 min drive
‪Egypt Mill Hotel & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪The Britannia Inn - ‬4 min drive
‪The Village Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright and cosy two bedroom holiday cottage with wood burning stove - Hillcrest Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bright and cosy two bedroom holiday cottage with wood burning stove - Hillcrest Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright and cosy two bedroom holiday cottage with wood burning stove - Hillcrest Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright and cosy two bedroom holiday cottage with wood burning stove - Hillcrest Cottage located?

Situated in Tetbury, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Minchinhampton Common and within 6 miles (10 km) of Chavenage House and Highgrove Shop Tetbury. Woolsack Races and The New Lawn are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.4

Very good

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Kate J.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Poor treatment

I was required to check out after only 1 night of a 14 night booking, after three separate polite requests to avoid using any strong cleaning chemicals were ignored . I have an allergy to these(I have photos of my very irritated eyes and nasty rashes on my hands that occurred later).Even after catching the cleaner when briefly dropping off luggage and then immediately leaving for a further two hours with assurance that these strong chemicals would be wiped off ,it transpired later that was this was not completed- leaving me with a false sense of assurance that all would be safe for me to enter later . I was therefore only able to stay one night and developed a bad allergic reaction so had to exit the next day, I had attempted to contact the agents the following day but they do not operate at the weekends and this was a Saturday. Thankfully another much more professional local agent than StayCotswold could save me from this abysmal guest care (Rural Retreats who saved the day)and were open on a Saturday and helped me to find alternative accommodation nearby last minute and were also able to follow my requests so I could continue my two week holiday as a happy and safe guest. StayCotswold and the property manager showed little or no concern for what had happened to me. I had requested a 35% refund only because payment for 14 nights when I was only able to stay one night seemed a bit unfair but I wanted to compromise . They wouldn’t help or compromise in the slightest and kept insisting that they had been unable to correct the situation on account of me fully checking in early -which I kept repeating was totally *untrue* (and I have a solid witness for that) and that we drove away almost immediately (not returning for a further two hours)with the cleaner lady promising to correct the situation which for unknown reasons she did not! I was astonished and saddened at this unreasonable and poor treatment of myself as a guest and have never encountered such a situation in this context. So much so that we are now prepared to consider legal action.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

8 Jan 2024

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

Mr. and Mrs. Grant

The property is just as it's presented. We stayed over 3 weeks so we can safely say it was very nice. Parking for 1 small car worked well. It's tight but as expected and we didn't worry about damage or finding a spot. The shower was fantastic. We had what we needed. The location worked well for exploring the areas in all directions. (Cotswolds, Bath, Highclere Castle, and Wales, etc) and we were glad to be able to experience a proper village rather than the more touristy towns. A view of real village life from the kitchen window, the sound of riders clip clopping by on horseback, a quiet walk to see signs of Christmas, all were appreciated. Note: The Queen Matilda pub is closed. We would especially recommend The Ragged Cot for any meal. Tetbury, Nailsworth and Stroud, Minchinhampton are all about equidistant from the cottage. Lifelong memories were made over our special Christmas at Hillside Cottage.

Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2023

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10/10 Excellent

1 Sept 2023

Wonderful stay

A lovely comfortable cottage with all you need for a cosy stay, felt very cosy and would 100% recommend.

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10/10 Excellent

Claire J.

19 July 2023

Beautifully appointed cottage

The furnishings and decor are all beautiful in this cottage and we had a really lovely 4 night stay. We were a little unlucky that the closest pub was closed for refurbishment and the next had no food due to illness, but clearly not the fault of the cottage! The only real issue is the parking. It’s probably ok if you come in 1 small vehicle, but my sister and I travelled from different parts of the country and met there. I was fortunate to be greeted by the property manager/owner who advised that 1 car could go on the drive and the other behind it on Mill Lane. We put the smallest car on the little drive but after only half an hour of the other car being parked in Mill Lane there was hammering on the door and an aggressive neighbour complained. I diffused the situation by being polite to him and moving the car but it’s fairly clear that the neighbours don’t like this property being a holiday rental as he said he “was sick of this”. We weren’t really relaxed the whole of the first evening as a result of being shouted at by a strange man. Another neighbour regularly uses the cottage bin and looks in through the window as she does! Such a shame, because other than the parking situation / neighbours the cottage is really lovely!

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8/10 Good

10 July 2023

Very nice house in a lovely village.

The house was very comfortable and the village was charming. There is a choice of two pubs but we did not discover whether there was a local shop. Parking is limited and it isn’t clear where the designated parking space is at the rear of the property. We also noted that the bathroom had a leaking tap and a wobbly toilet seat. It could also do with more hooks for towels etc.

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

23 June 2023

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

Holiday in Avening

Beds were very comfortable. Very clean. We had a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

22 Nov 2022

Best Weekend

We had the most amazing weekend in the Cotswolds and this cosy little cottage was the nicest place to come back to after a day of exploring.

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8/10 Good

William B.

21 Sept 2022

Great cottage,

Lovely cottage, well situated to visit the area. Very well equipped easy to feel “at home”. Great.

8/10 Good

Gertjan d.

8 Aug 2022

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

Mooie cottage

Heel verzorgde cottage op een goede locatie.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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8/10 Good

16 July 2022

A superbly presented property in a lovely area of the Cotswolds

The cottage was the perfect base for our four day stay in the Cotswolds. Beautifully presented, clean, tidy, comfortable and stylish. Everything was just as the information had described. Just what we needed !! :)