Beautiful Cotswold Cottage

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

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Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham, ENG

Cotswold Motoring Museum
‪4 min drive‬
The Model Village
‪4 min drive‬
Cotswold Farm Park
‪11 min drive‬
Brize Norton (BZZ-RAF Brize Norton)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Set in one of the most picturesque and romantic Cotswold villages, this stylish and luxurious cottage is nestled in the heart of the village with stunning scenery, a beautiful river, lovely walks and a terrific pub with great food!

The entrance to Pound Cottage is through a lobby/storm porch (for your coats and boots).

The Living Room full of sophisticated charm with a designer sofa, three stylish armchairs, wood burning fire, flatscreen TV with Freeview TV and DVD player.

Overlooking the garden, the country-style/ state-of-the-art kitchen has everything you need from dishwasher to Nespresso machine! Bi-fold glass doors open out onto the patio, creating the perfect indoor/outdoor experience for entertaining on those delightful summer evenings.

On the first floor, the Master Bedroom is tastefully decorated and has charming views. It provides a double bed and an en-suite bathroom with a large walk-in shower.

The second bedroom is another double with an en-suite and has stunning views across the River Eye.

The top floor bedroom is quite simply stunning - it offers a double bed, captivating views and a sophisticated marble bathroom with a luxury waterfall rain-shower and claw footed bath.

The cottage garden is simply charming, very private and quintessentially Cotswold.

There is plenty of space for entertaining whilst enjoying the idyllic surroundings.

Please be aware, there is only 1 car parking spot reserved for our cottage. If you plan on taking multiple vehicles, we suggest car pooling or there is additional parking on the adjacent street next to the church.

Property manager

Alex Cowan

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Cheltenham

Cheltenham is home to this cottage. Naunton Downs Golf Club and Chipping Norton Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cotswold Wildlife Park and The Model Village. Birdland Park and Gardens and Dragonfly Maze are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching.

Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham, ENG

What's nearby

Cotswold Motoring Museum - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
The Model Village - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Birdland Park and Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Cotswold Countryside Collection - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
Cotswold Farm Park - 11 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 17 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sheep - ‬5 min drive
‪The Willow - ‬4 min drive
‪The Chip Shed - ‬4 min drive
‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬3 min drive
‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cotswold Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cotswold Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cotswold Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cotswold Cottage located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Old Mill, Bourton Model Railway Exhibition and Cotswold Motoring Museum. The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Joe M.

15 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Short, cold break

The property is perfectly placed but perhaps unluckily when we were there it was a cold snap and the heating broke. It took three of our four days to fix, and we were FREEZING. Less unluckily, the pictures on the website are very old, and the inside of the property is not quite as it's depicted. A shame as Lower Slaughter is beautiful, but I can't see any excuse for the outdated images.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christine B.

8 July 2024

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

Perfect location near to lovely places to visit

Beautiful spacious house in lovely area. Nice walks and plenty of places nearby to visit. A couple of niggles, the back doors are very difficult to open and close. The photos are a bit misleading and are out of date and don’t show an up to date condition of the property. Needs some TLC in our opinion but that didn’t spoil our break

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

31 May 2024

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

Fabulous cottage in picturesque village!

Pictures do not do Lower Slaughter justice. It's even more adorable than it looks! We took many walks around the village and on the footpaths. Our favorite day was walking to Upper Slaughter for afternoon tea at Lords of the Manor, which was excellent. Early morning and evening were the best times for walking the village, because daytime lookie loos were gone. Disappointingly, the Old Mill store was closed during our visit. The cottage was the best of both worlds - a classic old, charming, cozy cottage but with a modern kitchen. Furniture was comfy including the mattresses. We played Scrabble and read in the living room, comfortable and relaxing. The garden could use a little tending but was lovely nonetheless to sit outside with privacy in the fresh air and sunshine. The mattresses were comfortable, and there were plenty of places to store clothes etc. This is truly a darling, darling cottage. Alex the property manager was very nice, easily accessible, and helpful both before and during our stay. Good man and nice fellow. My only suggestion is to deep clean stains on carpets and upholstery, to recover from normal use and pet accidents. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS AREA AND THIS COTTAGE!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa S.

2 Dec 2023

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

Great stay

Lovely cottage perfect location

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

George M.

23 Nov 2023

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

The Blenheim Group

Overall very favourable,lovelly cootage in a lovelly location would definitely stay again. Minor things to look at...bedroom sinks slow to empty,toilet seat in one of 1st floor bedrooms loose.Microwave would be good.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

27 Oct 2023

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

Fabulous Cotswold cottage

Great house, in a great location. Perfectly situated for wandering the Cotswolds. Communication with host exactly as you need it. Cottage stocked with good variety of basics - washing up liquid, tea towels, dishwasher & washing machine tablets, toilet rolls etc and to top it off a nice bottle of fizz in the fridge! Absolutely perfect for a family and their dog 😊

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

20 Oct 2023

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

Charming Cottage…Lower Slaughter

This cottage is located in a charming picturesque village, it’s like walking into a fairytale! The cottage has a nice updated kitchen and beautiful backyard. Note, there are a lot of circular stairs that you must use to access all of the bedrooms…my 80 year old parents did well, but for anyone older with disabilities this could be an issue. Also a challenge for bringing luggage into the bedrooms. The cottage could use some updates…carpet is stained in several places and the middle bath sink is cracked, also the toilet seat is a bit of a slip and slide! Showers are nice size in 2 of the bedrooms. Very clean, cute sitting room and great breakfast area. For Fall/Winter months it would be ideal to provide detailed instructions on how to use the thermostat, as in the evenings the cottage felt damp and cold. Overall a great English Cottage experience! Lovely Inn located in the village…great pub and restaurant!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jo H.

19 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good

Had a really nice time staying at the cottage with our friends to celebrate my birthday. I cant say there was anything wrong with the property, I just feel that the photographs are not a true reflection on the actual rooms. Some of the furnishings are different or not even there and what is there some are a bit tired or dirty. Considering the house sleeps 6 people there was not enough seating in the lounge for us all. These issues did not spoil our stay in this beautiful area.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kay W.

8 Sept 2023

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

Cheeky midweek stay

Not the easiest to locate as the nameplate was obscured by foliage, but once we found the cottage, we were instantly charmed, think ‘The Holiday’. The property description was more or less accurate with a decent kitchen. It was clean enough and the bedding was fresh. Lots of good white towels. However, the cottage could do with a little maintenance, the patio doors were difficult to open and close, no microwave, no workable shaving mirror in top floor wet room, the top floor sink wasn’t draining and the sink in the master on the first floor was cracked. The windows upstairs needed a good clean too so the stunning views can be seen. All these points are easily fixed and they didn’t stop us enjoying our short stay. Lovely secure garden for our furry boy too. Cottage is superbly situated for walks and short rides to neighbouring villages. All very quaint. The pub opposite was excellent but pricey, however, the bar tender (lovely helpful chap) was telling guests the price first, so I assume they’ve had a few complaints?? -an Aperol and all spirits were £16 - we sampled the sharing platter and the croquettes and these were scrumptious. Would we return? Yes!

8/10 Good

Julia c., The Plains VA

13 Aug 2023

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

12 day holiday in Cotswolds

Everything was as expected and lovely. The furnishings and rug are tired, mattresses not great but passable. Way too many chachkes, in my opinion, but others might like that sort of thing. Overall we had a great time. The kitchen is well fitted and the back garden is really nice. Lots of tourists but that’s what we are!

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

24 Nov 2022

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

Great family getaway

Had a lovely stay with my boyfriend and 3 daughters they loved it my favourite part of the Cotswolds All facilities were great apart from no microwave But we would all stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

15 Sept 2022

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

Very nice property in a lovely little village

Fantastic house with all you could need set in a beautifully quant village. Ideal location with ability to travel to nearby desired locations in the Cotswold’s.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 Sept 2022

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

Amazingly Clean and Peaceful Cottage

The property looks just like the pictures. It's beautiful inside and out.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

18 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great two days in the Cotswolds!

Only negative was how difficult it was to find - we ended up in the wrong Slaughter (our fault), but when we found the right Slaughter the name plate on the wall was covered by ivy and therefore we only found the house due to the help of a local. However, the property manager answered our call, though he was unable to help direct us to the house, and once we did arrive, the house was perfect for us! Great attic bathroom, though we all bumped our heads a few times on the sloped ceiling. Very well stocked, updated kitchen. A bit confusing and very slow washer and dryer, so don't count on doing lots of laundry there, but a beautiful setting, comfortable beds, and awesome water pressure in the showers. We'd definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

18 July 2022

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

Relaxing

Ideal for exploring the Cotswolds. Plenty of walks from the village.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rachel D.

3 Jan 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Misleading description & photographs

We arrived at Pound Cottage at around 5pm on a Sunday evening after a very long drive from the Lake District where we had just held our wedding in a wonderful hotel over the weekend. Sadly we were very disappointed with what we found. The cottage had a lingering smell of greasy food, it was cold and not at all as the photographs and the description on the listing suggested. On further inspection we found the fixtures and fittings were not 'luxurious' at all, in fact they were very shabby and dirty. The living room furniture is completely different, indeed the large, plush velvet sofa shown in the photos has been replaced with a tiny and very badly stained one, so much so we didn't even want to sit on it. The bedrooms are very sparsely furnished and the bedding and towels have seen better days. The wardrobes were very old and rickety with an interesting assortment of hangers! The overall cleanliness of the place left a lot to be desired. I could go on but I think the reader will get the picture. We left at 6.30pm, we didn't want to spend another minute there so we drove another 2+ hours home to Cheshire. The following morning I informed Alex the Property Manager that we had chosen not to stay as we were so disappointed with what we found. He was nonplussed, but then he had just made quite a lot of money for absolutely nothing so there you go. There are plenty of cottages to rent in the area, I only wish we had gone with one of the others. Please don't let yourself be mislead by this listing and choose another.

10/10 Excellent

Georgina P.

2 Jan 2020

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

Excellent

This is a lovely property in a great location.

10/10 Excellent

John P.

12 Nov 2019

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

Beautiful location

A great cottage in a very pretty village giving easy access to the Cotswolds.

6/10 Okay

Daniela C., Oak Park, California

10 Oct 2018

Quaint Cotswold Cottage

The cottage itself was very cute and quaint as was the surrounding area. It must be noted that this is a very touristy area and the cottage had the feeling of being rented out a lot and could use a little freshening up inside. The beds and pillows were also a little uncomfortable. The kitchen was very nice and the garden was lovely. One thing to be aware of is that the area is pretty remote, and there is not much within walking distance other then a hotel. No restaurants or local stores to get milk, everything was a 15 - 20 minute drive.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vikki B.

12 Sept 2018

Pretty cottage in idyllic village

Lovely high standard cottage with everything we needed for a family of four and a dog.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

charlotte V., Farnham

1 Sept 2018

cosy and charming place

We very much enjoyed staying at Pound cottage! The house was clean and comfortable. Communication was quick and friendly. The location is ideal for visiting the Cotswolds. Thank you for a wonderful stay! Charlotte and co.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

19 Aug 2018

Perfect Costwolds base

Wonderdul cottage in a perfect location in beautiful Lower Slaughter. We had everything we needed, well-equipped kitchen and super comfortable bedrooms. Three en-suites made it perfect for our family and friends. Looking forward to our next visit!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Loraine C.

16 July 2018

Cotswolds

This cottage in Lower Slaughter was awesome and close enough to the little towns in the Cotswolds that we used it as our base to see the rest of the Cotswolds. It was quiet and quaint and has a beautiful back porch that opens into your dining area. The couch that is in the pictures is different than the one in the cottage and the current one in the cottage is small and not comfortable at all. It was nice at the end of the day of sight seeing to come home to this cozy place. I love the strawberries growing near the front door.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Philippa s.

6 June 2018

Charming, a home from home

We had a great time. It was comfortable, clean and well presented. Couldn't have wished for more!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Graham D.

2 June 2018

We had a very enjoyable stay and the setting was lovely.

we very much enjoyed our stay and the secluded walled garden was perfect for the dog and to sit out in for a drink or even breakfast. The cottage itself was very well appointed and had everything supplied that we needed and the cake on arrival was a welcome and surprise touch thank you. It was also very nice that we were allowed to explore it on our own as so many owners seem to think they need to spend ages showing you round when all you want to do is unpack and have a cuppa. the village was lovely and we made the most of the local places to see. As you are asking for constructive comments I would say the following. A most disappointing feature was that despite all 3 bedrooms easily being able to take a minimum of a kingsize bed they were only doubles. In this day and age i would certainly have expected a bigger bed than a double as nearly everyone has a kingsize at home. Kate and i are both slim and average height but after one night in a double which was far too small for us i had to go in another room for the final 3 nights which wasnt what we expected or hoped for on a holiday of that quality and expense away together. I would also suggest a few changes to the bathroom on the top floor. when using the shower even on low pressure the water flows out of the shower and along the floor as far as the loo. The first morning I had a shower and the water flowed across the floor and saturated the clothers I had laid out on the floor so i had to get another set for the day and dry them out. I had to use a towel every morning to dry the floor which was literaly sopping wet . The issue isnt the angle of the shower head but that the floor isnt level. I think this problem could be easily solved by fixing on the floor a raised plastic strip or thin line of tiles in front of the shower by end of the shower side to create a mini dam. it would also be very useful to have a shelf or 2 in the bathroom by the basin to put razors tooth brush and toiletries etc. The bath itself looks big but in reality is tiny as its so sloped on the ends. even 5 foot 6 kate could only use it by sitting in it with legs tucked up rather than being able to lie out straight and rinse her hair in it. one very minor pt was the catch on the gate in the front isnt complete so its not possible to totally shut gate to make it dog proof . Our dog wasnt a problem as she stayed by our sides but a bolder bigger dog could easily have pushed out. overall it was a very nice stay Alex.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Alex Cowan

Hi there, my name is Alex and I'm an easy going, sociable guy who enjoys working but loves visiting our home in the Cotswolds for a relaxing break.

Lower Slaughter is very special as is our cottage, we invite you to come and stay in our home where you are guaranteed a warm welcome. I will do my very best to ensure your stay is a memorable and happy one.

Why they chose this property

Quintessentially Cotswold, Pound Cottage is nestled within one of the United Kingdom’s most premiere villages and is the perfect place for your stay.

With a myriad of character features that one would expect from a 200 year-old Cotswold cottage, infused with a contemporary feel, the cottage oozes a charm and sense of luxury.

It provides all the comforts you would expect from a boutique hotel but with the advantage of a whole house to share and enjoy.

Whether you’re curled up on the sofa with a glass of wine in front of the fire, soaking in the marble bathroom after a long walk or cooking in the contemporary kitchen, the cottage offers unparalleled comfort and style with ample accommodation for 6 guests.

With 3 double bedrooms all with en-suite, the cottage is the perfect space to enjoy your stay in the Cotswolds.

What makes this property unique

Nestled in the centre of Lower Slaughter, a few steps from the enchanting River Eye, it's no surprise that this beautiful village is visited by travellers from across the globe.

The walks are sublime; Copse Hill road runs through the village and was voted Britain's most romantic street.

Surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, world-class hotels and a charming village pub, Pound Cottage is positioned in the perfect location.

The beauty of staying at Pound Cottage is that when the visitors have to leave Lower Slaughter at the end of the day, you don't!

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