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Pond House Cottage

Family-friendly cottage in Swindon with a water park

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Living area
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Paddy's Pawfect Paddock
  • Place, Swindon Designer Outlet
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Upstair bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pond House Cottage

A cozy detached light and airy 2-bedroom holiday cottage that sleeps up to 5 guests, with sole use of a large, secure and private garden with a dinning patio area, There is a little pond to the side of the garden that can be fenced off on request if you have dogs or children. There is also private parking for 2 cars.
The Cottage is just 1 mile from Cricklade, a small historic, 9th century Saxon town. The property is located 10 minutes from both Swindon and Cirencester – the capital of the Cotswolds and a few minutes from the Cotswolds water park, ideal for walking, riding and cycling surrounded by lovely countryside. The Perfect location to discover the delights of the Cotswolds.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
No Parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Downstairs only. Do not leave unattended.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking in the Cottage.
Leave cottage in the same state as when you found it. Turn lights off and heating down when you leave the cottage for the day.
No Dogs upstairs in the bedrooms. Please clean up after your dogs. Dogs are not to be left in the cottage on their own.
No cats

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
Note from host: No Parties
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Swindon

Located in Swindon, this cottage is in a rural area. Blunsdon Golf Course and Cineworld Swindon - Shaw Ridge are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Swindon and Cricklade Railway and Combat Splat. Travelling with kids? Consider Jungle Parc, or check out an event or a game at Blunsdon Abbey Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cricklade, England

What's nearby

  • Paddy's Pawfect Paddock - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 37 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 65 min drive - 66.3 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 17 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Strawberry Thief - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart Hotel Cricklade - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pond House Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Pond House Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pond House Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pond House Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pond House Cottage located?

This family-friendly Swindon cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Paddy's Pawfect Paddock, Thames River and Thames Path. Swindon and Cricklade Railway and Combat Splat are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect for myself, husband, daughter, and parents . Perfect, quiet, clean, close to local walking trails, very comfortable. Would stay here again if afforded an opportunity.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steffi K.

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

Wonderfull Place to be

Very lovely host
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well equipped house close to Cricklade with an enclosed garden and secure parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

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

Comfortable Stay

We enjoyed our stay at pond cottage. Home from Home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

good visit

pleasant cottage well appointed in a quiet location but handy for the various places of interest in the Cotswolds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shannon E.

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

Lovely!

Wonderful stay! Everything was as pictured and communication was easy and helpful. Private yard was lovely, kitchen well stocked, comfortable living room and beds. Would definitely recommend! Area attractions within easy reach but the local town also had good cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne t.

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

Terrific stay

We were welcomed by Louise, a very friendly and helpful owner who showed us around. The property has very secure parking. It is spacious, lounge/dining is roomy as is the bedrooms. It has everthing you need, and is well situated for Cotswold touring. Cricklade itself is well worth a visit. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

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

Lovely cottage

Cottage is equipped with everything you could ever need.Very clean and comfortable with off road safe parking. Fully enclosed garden which was safe for our small dog. I would definitely recommend a stay here with many surrounding places to visit. Cricklade very old historic town. Our host was friendly and helpful suggesting places to eat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at Pondhouse Cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

natasha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage, all as described. So close to London and then just shortish drives to all the pretty villages. Great dog walks all within a 10 minute drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Marc S.

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

Un endroit calme pour profiter de la vie

Merci pour votre accueil.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi O.

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

Fijne cottage!

Wij verbleven een week in deze fijne cottage. Ruim, schoon en prima uitgerust. Goede bedden en veel ruimte om kleding en spullen op te bergen. Louise is erg vriendelijk, maar zorgt ervoor dat je alle privacy hebt. Heel fijn!Kleine tip is om het tuinmeubilair even schoon te maken bij mooi weer of te beschermen tegen vogelpoep. Maar verder een prima plek om op pad te gaan in de mooie Cotswolds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Fabulous - booked again straight away!

We had an absolutely great stay at the cottage. One of my favourite rentals ever. Louise could not have been nicer or more helpful. The cottage was immaculately clean. Well equipped. It was warm and cozy. There was nothing I would change. In fact I booked the cottage again whilst we were there! It's really well placed, everything is easily drive able. This is a real find!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

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

Peace and Tranquilty

A really nice, roomy and comfortable cottage with good facilities and a great host. Situated just a short distance from Cricklade and on a direct route to Malmesbury. A great place to use as a base for site seeing and traveling around the Cotswolds.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Excellent property in great location

We were extremely impressed with the cottage. It had everything we needed and more to make it a very comfortable four night stay with 4 adults, one child and one dog. It was an excellent base for visiting the Cotswolds
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Perfect for a short stay

This place was perfect for a short break in the area. Louise was on hand to welcome me to the property and tell me about the local area. The cottage is spacious and well equipped with a lovely outdoor area although it was too wet and cold to use it this time. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Schönes Cottage mit Garten

Schönes Cottage mit Garten, etwas abseits aber gut für Ausflüge z.B. nach Bath oder Oxford
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

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

Schönes Cottage

Gut ausgestattetes Cottage am Rande der wunderschönen Cotswolds. Man kann sehr viel unternehmen, sogar nach London ist ein Tagesausflug mit dem Zug gut möglich. Sehr gastfreundlich
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Lovely cottage in a beautiful area.

Fantastic cottage and fantastic host. Louise is lovely and so helpful...made our stay so special.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Great home base for Cotswolds

Cricklade has all the essentials for making yourself comfortable in the cottage. Cottage is roomy, clean, and fully equipped. Our hosts were helpful when needed, otherwise invisible. A great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie G.

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

My family didn't want to leave!

The Pond House is lovely! There was plenty of room for my family of five and my 12-year-old loved visiting with the horses. Louise brought us fresh eggs and was a joy to chat with. It was a perfect location for day trips to Bath and Oxford. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen Y.

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

Helen

Gret location, nice cottage for a base to explore from. Host Louise was lovely, we had a very enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Wonderful

We stayed with our 2 dogs. The property is totally enclosed both front and rear so perfect for dogs . They loved it. The cottage has everything you want , dishwasher , washing machine , etc. lovely and quiet . The weather was perfect but there is a wood burner for chillier nights . Bed was super comfy . The host was great and even left some fresh eggs on the doorstep . Louise also told us some lovely places to visit . We shall definitely visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

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

Wonderful cottage

What a find! Pond Cottage is a clean and comfortable cottage. It felt like a home from home and Louise made us feel very welcome. It was a lovely space to come home to each evening, perfect for myself, my husband and his mum. We would not hesitate to visit again or recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Highly Recommend

Great base for our visit to the Cotswolds, Host Louise was great, very friendly, and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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