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The Forge - StayCotswold

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Dog Friendly Cotswold Holiday Cottage - The Forge

The Forge is an elegantly refurbished 18th century Cotswold stone holiday home that sleeps four guests, in two well-appointed bedrooms, with two spacious bathrooms. Brimming with character, this charming country cottage is full of exposed beams and features a welcoming wood burner set in a stunning stone fireplace. The open plan living space is elegantly furnished, with original artwork and cosy window seats that overlook the secluded garden. On a summer's afternoon, this garden is a perfect little suntrap. The Forge is a dog friendly holiday home, suitable for one well-behaved dog.



Accommodation

This two bedroom holiday cottage in Upper Oddington is perfectly suited for those looking to get together with family and friends, exploring the local countryside and eateries. The Cotswold holiday accommodation is laid out as follows:



Ground Floor



Sitting/dining room/kitchen

Spacious open plan living area with oak beams, wood burner, window seats, two-seater sofa, leather chair, Smart TV and selection of books and games

Oak-topped dining table with four chairs and wooden bench

Country style kitchen with electric cooker, gas hob, fridge, slimline dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee press and Nespresso coffee machine (starter supply of pods provided)



Shower/utility room

Beautifully presented with an exposed Cotswold stone wall, walk-in rain shower with separate handheld shower attachment, loo, basin and underfloor heating

Freezer, washing machine/tumble dryer, clothes drying rack, iron and ironing board



First Floor



Primary bedroom (Sleeps 2)

Pretty garden and village views, double sleigh bed, built-in wardrobes, chest of drawers and hairdryer



Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)

Elegantly furnished with oak beams, two 75cm wide single beds, chest of drawers and small wardrobe



Family bathroom

Roll top bath with handheld shower attachment, loo and basin



Outside

Mostly laid to lawn garden with small patio seating area with wooden table, four chairs and charcoal BBQ (available from April to September)

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About the area

Moreton-in-Marsh

Moreton-in-Marsh is home to this cottage. Fosse Gallery Fine Art and Cotswold Motoring Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Naunton Downs Golf Club and Chipping Norton Golf Club. Bourton Leisure Centre and The Model Village are also worth visiting.
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Upper Oddington, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 45 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Warwick Castle - 53 min drive - 63.7 km
  • University of Oxford - 58 min drive - 53.3 km
  • Bicester Village - 59 min drive - 57.2 km

Getting around

  • Kingham Station - 14 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chequers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bell at Stow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪New England Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Porch House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Huffkins Stow - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in quaint village. Good heating. Well furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 March 2026
Thank you Ellie for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage

Everything you need and more at the Forge. Couldn't fault it in any way. Good central location for getting around the Cotswolds.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2025
Thank you Rachel for your review of The Forge. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be everything you need and more. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cozy cottage

We had a lovely time at the cottage, excellent service and place! Would use them again and happily go back
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2025
Thank you Dan for your review of The Forge. We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely time and we too hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cotswold break

Had a great time, The Forge was very comfortable and homely. Location in upper oddington is good. Village is very quiet but so close to more villages and towns. Michael and Sarah
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thank you Michael for your review of The Forge. We are delighted to hear that you had a great time and found the property to be very comfortable, homely and in a quiet location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Beautiful cottage in beautiful location

Beautiful cottage in beautiful location. Very tastefully decorated in keeping with a cottage. Loved the rabbit picture above the wood burner & I’m trying to source a copy!! Short distance from all other places we wanted to visit. My only criticism is that the garden could have done with a bit of TLC, but apart from that it was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you Katherine for your review. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be beautiful, tastefully decorated and in a good location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Daren B.

Short relaxing break

We really enjoyed the property and the location. Had everything we needed and only a short drive away to Stow on the Wold. Although the October dates we stayed, all pubs where closed given a big yearly event dating back to the 1400s taking place. A great central point to the Cotswolds. We had problems with the shower mixer (could do with replacing) but someone from StayCotswold came out to tweak it. The boiler is in a cupboard in the main bedroom and can be noisy when the heating comes on in the mornings in the autumn and winter, but not a major issue for us. Ubers are really well priced in the area if you dont want to drive. Would stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2025
Thank you Daren for your review of The Forge. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We are pleased to hear that the property manager was on hand to assist when needed and quickly rectified the issue with the shower. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

Delighful, comfortable cottage in the heart of North Cotswolds.

This cottage is ideal for a stay in the Cotwolds, being close to many beautiful villages, towns and places of interest. It's also walking distance to the local pubs. We had lunch at the Horse and Groom in Upper Oddington and it was excellent. Though quite small, this charming cottage was perfect for our stay - in a quiet location, beautifully decorated and well equiped. The owners have made sure that everything you need is provided for, including some coffee, milk, washing up liquid, cloths, etc. - small points but much appreciated. We loved it and really recommend it.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 March 2025
Thank you Elaine for your review of The Forge. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be charming, well equipped and in an ideal location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An amazing stay in Cotswolds

We had a great time in the Forge in upper oddington ! It is an amazing location, and the Forge is just beautiful little cottage with lots of character! Beds are so comfortable and the whole time we felt so relaxed! There was few things which do need an improvement like the taps in the shower were leaking the whole time and the sink tap in the kitchen too. I scored 4 for cleanliness due to few cobwebs on the walls, but it was very clean. For the amount of money I would provide logs for the log burner , as when you come in colder months and the weather is not great you want to relax by the log burner, but we had to go to tesco and get few more bags extra. Other then that our stay was fantastic and we are hoping to return soon !
Response from VrboOwner on 10 February 2025
Thank you Lukas for your review of The Forge. We are delighted to hear that you had a great time and found the property to be beautiful, characterful and comfortable. The property owner has confirmed that the shower has been repaired. We will pass on your feedback about the leaking taps to the property manager for them to resolve. As confirmed in the property listing only an initial supply of firewood is provided. We do hope that you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

nofel m.

Lovely cottage and great service

The Forge has been an absolutely lovely cottage to stay in during our past summer get-away. It is a roomy two-bath, two-bedroom, and cozy home. From both the exterior as well as the interior the typical Cotswold-look is clearly visible. The home has been equipped with the smallest of details; from family boardgames to an abundance of kitchen appliances and utensils, everything is there for your use. I'd say the only downside of this lovely cottage is the fact that it is só cozy, you might just want to stay in all day and not get to see as much of the lovely countryside surrounding it. Moreover, the customer service of StayCotswold has been phenomenal. After we had checked out to leave for the airport, we discovered that we'd left a jacket behind in the home and there was no way for us to turn back around and make it to our flight in time. We contacted StayCotswold about this issue and they were more than willing to help us out; they've even took the time and efforts to send out a package all the way to the Netherlands (our homecountry) containing the jacket on their own costs. Amazing service!!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2025
Thank you Nofel for your review of The Forge. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely, cosy and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
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