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Lovely quirky cotswold cottage (Old Telephone Exchange)

Cottage in Cheltenham with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Quirky reminder of Exchange Cottage's past
Private kitchen
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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  • Place, Cotswold Countryside Collection
  • Place, Cheltenham Racecourse
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Lovely quirky cotswold cottage (Old Telephone Exchange)

Exchange Cottage has been thoughtfully renovated keeping many reminders of it's past. It comfortably sleeps 4 people with two bedrooms; a downstairs super king or a lovely bright king bedroom on the top floor which can be made into a twin on request. Both bedrooms are en-suite with a large p shaped bath on the first floor. Plenty of storage space. There is a downstairs toilet. The main living area is very comfortable for four people with a dining table, lounge seating, TV and log burner. The kitchen is compact but very functional and well equipped. Outside, there is a courtyard with seating outside dining. The property is enclosed with a fence. Parking for 2 cars on the drive too.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If smoke outside please remember to dispose of the cigarette ends and not leave outside
Please if the weather is warm take music etc inside after 10pm in respect of the neighbours
If bringing a dog please be responsible and clear its presents that it may leave in the garden up.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Cheltenham

Cheltenham is home to this cottage. Naunton Downs Golf Club and Cirencester Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crickley Hill Country Park and River Windrush. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at EV Charger Points Stadium or Cirencester Park Polo Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Northleach, England

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Countryside Collection - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 17 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 24 min drive - 25.9 km
  • University of Oxford - 42 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 45 min drive - 54.5 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 18 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Box Bush - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Kingsbridge Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely quirky cotswold cottage (Old Telephone Exchange) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Lovely quirky cotswold cottage (Old Telephone Exchange) ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely quirky cotswold cottage (Old Telephone Exchange) ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely quirky cotswold cottage (Old Telephone Exchange) ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely quirky cotswold cottage (Old Telephone Exchange) located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Cotswold Countryside Collection and within 6 miles (10 km) of Church of St Bartholomew and Chedworth Roman Villa. Bourton Model Railway Exhibition and Cotswold Motoring Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hope C.

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

The cutest Cotswold cottage

This cottage was perfect for our stay. The hosts have really kept this property up with modern features and tons of charm. The only thing better than the accommodations was the town. Met the sweetest locals and had our fill of good food and drinks. We will absolutely be coming back to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy O.

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

Little gem

A gorgeous little cottage on the edge of Northleach village. Very well equipped with lots of sweet touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph B.

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

Perfect.

The cottage was just perfect in every way and Lorna was an amazing host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Fabulous property

The Exchange Cottage is a fabulous little gem. Was ideally situated for my day trips I had planned. Northleach is a nice little town, a couple of nice pubs, a lovely cafe & some nice independent shops. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miyuki L., Rugby, England

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

Lovely cottage

We really loved the cottage, much better than our expectations! The cottage is modern, clean and has plenty of spaces for family of 4 plus a dog. Everything you need is there. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby B.

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

Perfect little cottage!

Perfectly situated to explore the Cotswolds! The town itself is so nice to walk around and take in the history. The cottage is perfect for a small family. It was a nice touch to have coffee stocked and a supply of books and movies for a cozy night in! The garden is also so sweet and I enjoyed drinking my morning coffee and listening to the church bells. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

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

A real find.

A beautiful cottage, in a quaint village, exceptionally well equipped with everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The attention to detail with pictures and crockery were so clever. This cottage is a real find and I would definitely go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Quirky and deceptively roomy

Lovely location and property; deceptively roomy with two generous bedrooms and social space; more than enough for two adults and two children. Couple of bits missing that we would have expected to be there e.g. shampoo and logs for the fire. Excellent communication beforehand giving details of areas of local interest, places to eat, etc. Loved the little details linked to the building's past as a telephone exchange. Great central location in Northleach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful centrally located cottage. The space has been designed so that is feels so much bigger than we expected. We loved being able to walk to a couple of pubs in the town and exceptional coffee shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything could want or need was there. A home from home. Very comfortable. Easy to fond. Very responsive hosts. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 couples stayed. Excellent pre stay information and directions. Bring yourself, clothes, toiletries and any food. Everything else is provided. 2 en-suite bathrooms, plenty of room for 4 people. 2 car parking spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Una O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very pleasant cottage in a very pleasant village.Cleanliness is very important to me so I was happy to see how clean it was.I do, however feel the cottage is a little tired and could do with a new paint job, especially in the living room.My only other issue was the shower in the upstairs en-suite. It was nearly coming off the wall and once the pressure of the water reached the shower head, the water went everywhere.On a very positive note, the beds are very comfortable, ensuring we all slept very well.I had one small query while I was there and the owner responded very promptly with an answer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent choice. Well appointed property in a relatively quiet village in a very popular area.Everything was as advertised.The beds are extremely comfortable & 4 of us had a great 5 day stay.Easy access to nearby sights, highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan L.

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

Beautiful cottage in a convenient location.

The owners were v. responsive in communication. The cottage is located in a convenient location with easy access to a plaza and attractions. The house is well-equipped of necessities. The only complaint is that there was not enough hot water for the 4 of us to take shower. There was no more hot water after 2 persons have taken their shower. The washer/dryer does not seem to be able to dry the clothes. Otherwise, everything was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

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

Wonderful stay

A lovely cottage that has everything you need and well placed for visiting the area. The local pub Wheatsheaf is great for food and local shops too. Breakfast at the Prison is a must. Great communication with Lorna and Genna and very helpful with places recommended for a visit. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Cotswold

Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

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

Delightful cottage in Northleach

The property was clean, comfortable, nicely furnished and well equipped. The downstairs bedroom and bathroom was great for our elderly relative, who can no longer manage stairs. Northleach is well situated for visiting the Cotswolds. We visited many national trust properties within a relatively short drive. Northleach church is well worth the short walk from the cottage and we enjoyed breakfast at the Old Prison Cafe and dinner at the Wheatsheaf both in Northleach. The Budgen was very convenient for picking up grocery odds and ends All in all a delightful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

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

A wonderful stay

The cottage was exactly as described, with an easy check in process and a lovely welcoming atmosphere (including a delicious Bakewell Tart, thank you!). We had confidence to stay here with our multiple allergies to fragrance after communicating with the responsive hosts. Northleach was a handy location to explore large areas of the Cotswolds while having a quiet location to return to at the end of the day. We also enjoyed the local shops and visiting the special church up the hill. My mum and I had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

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

Lindsey

So happy to have found this lovely quirky little cottage. The location is excellent for visiting beautiful little towns and villages of The Cotswolds and there is a fantastic pub, wine bar. butcher, bakers, small supermarket and coffee shops all within walking distance of the property. There are also great dog walks from the doorstep and Northleach itself is a friendly little community - we were made to feel very welcome despite only being there a few days. Check in, parking and instructions at the property are all easy and Lorna and Genna really are the perfect hosts. We certainly hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Perfect location

We loved everything about our stay ! We are a family of 4 adults and Elsie our dog . There are lots of walks and the locals were really welcoming , chatting to us wherever we went . North leech is very quaint and the cottage has a wonderful feel and is clearly very loved by the owners . Being less than a 5 minute walk to all you need ,coffee shop/wine bar , pubs , Budgens and a bakers there is even a pharmacy .The parking for two cars was a bonus . The old telephone exchange has everything you need For a comfortable stay. We have visited the Cotswolds lots of times but never Northleech , we will Definatly return .all in all we couldn't have wished for a better staycation Thank you so very much for our stay at the old telephone exchange it could not of been any better
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

Great accommodation in Northleach

Really nice accommodation with quirky features reflecting the history of the building. Good sized bedrooms both en suite. Well equipped kitchen and comfy sitting and dining area. Log burning stove was great. Good to have an enclosed garden for our dog to be able to go outside without being on lead. Good pubs and handy shops in easy walking distance. An excellent base for exploring the Cotswolds. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Nice, quiet stay for 3 people

We (my partner, and my Mum) had a lovely stay here to celebrate my Mum's birthday and really appreciated the treats left for us! Check in was super easy with the lock box. The cottage is great for 2 guests as both bedrooms have an en suite (although the upstairs/loft bedroom doesn't have a door FYI). Plenty of seating in the living area too with the sofa, armchair, and even an electric armchair which came in handy for my Mum! There was plenty of firewood left for us for a 2 night stay and we had the log burner on both nights - some instructions for this might have been useful though. The cottage is only a 5 minute walk into Northleach centre where there's a small shop, butchers and a pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

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

Half-term holiday stay

The location of the property was perfect to visit other areas of the Cotswolds. The property was quiet and had everything you needed to make it feel like home. The beds were so comfortable and have never slept so well. It was peaceful and relaxing and was lovely to hear the church bells even through the night. The location was ideal to explore and walk around the village and countryside. Would stay here again and highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nat B.

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

Another Cotswolds stay

Unfortunately it rained everyday that we were there and that cannot but change your mentality. Even so we enjoyed our stay overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

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

Perfect place to stay

It was excellent lovely home comfortable beds and had everything you needed. The only thing I would have liked to have had was a small clothesline outside. I would recommend the Telephone Exchange and love to stay again if in the UK Thanks for sharing your lovely holiday house. T
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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