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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4112 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Westonbirt, Gloucestershire
  • Highgrove House and Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Highgrove House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Westonbirt Arboretum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charlton Down Cottage - Westonbirt - Pet Friendly

This unspoilt corner of the Cotswolds is a dream come true for anybody looking for a peaceful escape. Charlton Down Cottage is hidden away just a stone's throw from spectacular Cotswold highlights such as Westonbirt, Highgrove Gardens and Tetbury.

The cottage retains its charming traditional character while the spacious and well-equipped rooms make it a contemporary home-from-home. Start your days with breakfast in the garden and you'll find you can't resist the draw of your natural surroundings. The area is criss-crossed with walking routes, and you will be rewarded by the country pubs you stumble upon. Coming back to Charlton Down Cottage the handy utility is an added bonus giving you space to clean muddy paws. Lighting the woodburning stove in the open plan living/dining room you have a cosy evening ahead of you. Prepare a homecooked meal using local produce to be enjoyed at the dining table and watch a film together in the comfortable sitting area. Ideal for couples or small families, there are two king-size bedrooms and a large bathroom.

At any time of year, the garden is a feast of colour from the fiery reds and oranges of autumn to lush greens in the summer. If you're lucky enough to stay when the laburnum is in bloom in spring you're treated to a glorious display of bright yellows. It is a fantastic place to spend time with the dogs, enjoy the views while relaxing with a book and cook up a feast on the barbecue. There is off road parking for up to four cars on the gravelled driveway.

*Dogs: 2 well-behaved dogs welcome at the cottage at an additional cost each. Please let us know if you will be bringing a dog and we will then revise your booking confirmation. The pet fee is NOT included in your booking fee. A request for an additional fee per pet will be sent to you after you have placed your booking. Your pet fee must be paid for before your arrival date.

Ground Floor

Utility Room:
You enter Charlton Down Cottage into the utility room which is perfect for post-walk mucky boots and wet dogs. There is a sink, washing machine and tumble dryer and a second fridge. You will find extra storage space and room to leave coats, bags and shoes.

Open Plan Living/Dining Room:
The open plan living area is split across a sociable sitting area and a dining area. Two comfortable sofas add a pop of colour and face the smart TV and woodburner. The window looks out across the garden and there is a coffee table so you can sit and enjoy the view with a cup of tea.

The dining area has a table and chairs seating four. There is plenty of space to set the table for fine meals and celebrate a special occasion.

Kitchen:
In the spacious kitchen you have everything you need for a self-catering stay. With a double Belfast sink, oven and hob, fridge/freezer and lots of worktop space, you can prepare meals with ease.

First Floor

Landing:
The landing doubles as a workspace with a beautiful desk. Whether you are having to catch up on work or want to read one of the books on display here, you are sure to be distracted by the view. Looking out across the fields to Westonbirt the window seat will be hard to resist.

Bedroom One:
The king-size bed sits beneath the high ceilings in the first bedroom. The quiet position of the cottage provides a good night's sleep as you sink into the plump bedding. A built-in wardrobe lets you hide your suitcases away and there are bedside tables.

Bathroom:
Soak amongst the bubbles in the wonderful bathroom. This large room has a bath with a hand-held shower, separate shower, and a toilet with a view.

Bedroom Two:
With a king-size bed the second bedroom is a fantastic place to wake up. Opening the blinds you are treated with a view of the garden which you can enjoy from bed. There are bedside tables and a chest of drawers while a decorative fireplace adds charm to this bedroom.

Outside

You will spend most of your time outdoors while staying here, either on country walks or in the lovely cottage garden. The south facing front lawn is ideal for a morning coffee and the entire garden is enclosed by a stone wall. To the rear a west facing sheltered terrace has a table and chairs to dine al fresco while enjoying the evening sun. Spread a blanket under the oak tree in this private garden and soak in the Cotswold sun, glass of wine in hand and dogs at your side, what could be better.

Property manager

Bolthole Retreats
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Tetbury

Located in Tetbury, this cottage is in a rural area. Bristol Aero Collectlon and Corinium Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hookshouse Pottery and Westonbirt Arboretum. Highgrove Shop Tetbury and M4 Karting are also worth visiting.
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Westonbirt, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Highgrove Shop Tetbury - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Chavenage House - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Highgrove House and Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Highgrove House - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Westonbirt Arboretum - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 21 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rattlebone Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Queen Matilda Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Maples Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 53 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hog at Horsley - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charlton Down Cottage - Westonbirt - Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charlton Down Cottage - Westonbirt - Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charlton Down Cottage - Westonbirt - Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charlton Down Cottage - Westonbirt - Pet Friendly located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hookshouse Pottery, Highgrove House and Gardens and Highgrove House. Westonbirt Arboretum and Highgrove Shop Tetbury are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Very clean, well stocked with amenities, and not another person in sight - just a couple of horses at the front, with birds and the odd rabbit at the back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

A Beautiful Escape
We stayed for 11 nights here and it was absolutely brilliant. The house is lovely, a great layout with all the things you'd need and a lovely garden with a view over the field. We've only rated customer service as a 3 out of 5 purely because we weren't in contact with anyone so we can't accurately rate that. A 4 out of 5 on cleanliness only because of the washing machine, otherwise the place was clean and tidy! I thought it was a really nice touch that there were already supplies for the length of our stay, 11 dishwasher tablets, 11 firestarters etc. Some tea, coffee, milk and sugar was also at the ready which was lovely as we'd not yet been to the shops when we first turned up. The fireplace was amazing, grouped nicely with the comfy couch and big screen TV, movie nights were that much better! Dimming the living room lights, the fire roaring thanks to the wood supplied both set the perfect atmosphere for cosy nights in. The location was great! Being just a short drive from Tetbury meant we could easily pop into Tesco and grab everything we needed for our stay and explore a wonderful little town. The scenery was beautiful and the locals ever so friendly. The only thing we could fault is that the washing machine was a bit grimy in the dispenser tray but we gave it a good scrub to feel comfortable using it. A small pain but one we went through so the next visitors won't have to. Other than that everything was perfect! We'd absolutely stay again and I couldn't recommend it enough!
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful trip
Wonderful little cottage. Well equipped , comfortable and in. Lovely position. Quiet but accessible.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent cottage - well located, very well equipped, spotlessly clean
We had an excellent stay at this lovely well located and extremely well equipped cottage. The owners had worked hard to make this a really nice property to rent for a long weekend (or longer). A couple of lamps (standard and table) in the sitting room would be the only suggestion we'd make to give it a more 'cosy' feel. Other than that it was perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

Great property, everything you need in a relaxing break.
We were delighted with the interior and garden of the property. It is a private, secure and quiet location. But what really stood out to us ( and we've stayed all over) was the outstanding cleanliness throughout and thoughtfulness provided by Housekeeping - thank you so much.
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10/10 Excellent

A perfect holiday cottage!
This house is perfect in every way. There is lots of space and the furniture is beautiful and stylish. The kitchen has all the equipment you need and the crockery and cutlery is of a high standard. It has exceptionally comfortable beds and quality bed linen with lovely blinds for a good nights sleep and a marvellous shower to enjoy in the morning. It’s a beautiful location, with parking and very quiet. The cottage is spotlessly clean and very well maintained. Just wonderful!
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10/10 Excellent

Marianne W.

Perfect cottage in perfect location
Charlton Down Cottage is an impressive, solid Cotswold cottage in a secluded position on a very quiet lane, yet only five mins from Tetbury centre by car. The cottage is light and spacious, cosy and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. The beds are really comfortable and the bathroom is huge! The garden is completely secure for smaller dogs so ours was fine pottering about on his own. Thoroughly recommend

10/10 Excellent

D H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ms
Cottage more than lived up to the online description and photos. The enclosed garden was perfect for our dog and for us to sit out enjoying early autumn sunshine. Well-equipped kitchen. Wonderful workspace on the first floor.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Angela O.

Superb
One of the best cottages we have ever stayed in. Very well equipped - everything has been thought of. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent cottage
Excellent cottage with top quality facilities and decoration and great location. Offers best of both worlds feeling remote but a short drive from Tetbury.
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10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Fantastic
beautiful an quiet in the English countryside High level of equipment!!! large well kept garden we would love to come back
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10/10 Excellent

Peace & tranquility
A real escape - with just the birds & the sound of the occasional horse snorting for company, the cottage is thoroughly & beautifully equipped. Views over fields were peaceful & pretty much everything has been thought of. We would certainly return
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10/10 Excellent

1 Charlton Down Cottage
Lovely clean well equipped cottage in a great location with a large enclosed garden for your dog to enjoy.
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin A.

Perfect short break and great accomodation
We booked at Charlton Down Cottage, the booking experience was very smooth and all the arrival directions and details were easy to follow. The cottage itself was really nice, well equipped, warm and very comfortable. For those wanting fast internet it is worth knowing that the Cottage benefits from full fibre internet from rural broadband specialists Gigaclear which combined with the Smart TV meant it really was home from home. Having left we were contacted pretty quickly to be informed we'd left something behind and both the Bolthole office and Housekeeper were really helpful so we were able to drop by on our way home to collect the items. All in all a very positive experience.

About the host

Hosted by Bolthole Retreats

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Bolthole Retreats was founded in 2016 by Martin McWilliam and is based in Cheltenham.

We are the leading independent agency for Cotswold holiday rental properties. We work closely with owners and housekeepers to ensure that guests have a truly memorable stay.

We pride ourselves on our local knowledge, whether it be of a local farm shop, cycle routes or events. Our aim is to enable guests to have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Cotswold experiences, from the Cotswold experts, in a lovely Cotswold property that suits their needs.

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