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A stone house with a garden, outdoor seating, and a wooden fence.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Draycott, Gloucestershire
  • Place, Batsford Arboretum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cotswold Way
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hidcote Manor Garden
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

fabulous and homely dog friendly holiday cottage - Kingsley House

Kingsley House is a charming Cotswold holiday cottage which sleeps six guests, in three beautiful bedrooms, with two bathrooms. This inviting property is a stunning home from home with a curated art collection, tasteful interiors and spacious living areas. An expansive living room awaits to welcome guests after a long day exploring the Cotswolds; settle into an intriguing book from the collection or retire into the dining room for a home-cooked meal, rustled up in the well-equipped kitchen! The peaceful garden is laid to lawn and the perfect place for your four-legged friend to explore, as Kingsley House is dog friendly!

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

Ground Floor

Sitting room
Exposed stone walls, gas log effect wood burner, Smart TV with Netflix (account holders only), two-seater sofa, three-seater sofa, armchair and selection of board games and books

Dining room
French doors to garden and dining table with seating for six

Kitchen
Gas range and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine, washing machine/tumble dryer and two-seater breakfast table

Cloakroom
Loo and basin

First Floor

Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Dual aspect, super king size bed, built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers, full length mirror, two-seater chair, hairdryer, window seat and dressing table
Ensuite with shower, loo, basin and towel rail

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, chest of drawers and dressing table

Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2)
Two single beds, built-in wardrobe and chest of drawers with mirror

Family bathroom
Bath with overhead shower, loo, basin and towel rail

Outside
Patio, lawn, outdoor seating, charcoal BBQ and bistro table with chairs

The Finer Details
The maximum occupancy for this property is 6 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 1 additional infant (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided
Off street parking is available for up to 2 cars
Travel cots and highchairs are not provided, so guests will need to bring these with them
2 medium sized dogs are welcome for an additional £40 per booking per dog. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
Free WiFi
Mobile phone reception varies depending on provider
Smart TV with Netflix (guests to use their own login details)
Enclosed garden
Charcoal BBQ (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
Gas central heating system
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property
Please note there is new property management/ housekeeping for 2026

Things to Note...
Please note that  Kinglsey House  is best suited to peaceful, family-style stays. Please take consideration whilst booking as the property is not appropriate for parties, hen or stag groups, or events of any kind
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00
Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted
Please note there is a third floor that is strictly not available for guest use

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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
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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

Property # 11710088
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

Moreton-in-Marsh

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, this cottage is in a rural area. Wellington Aviation Museum and Silk Mill are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Broadway Golf Club and Cotswolds Distillery. Travelling with kids? Consider Batsford Arboretum, or check out an event or a game at Shakespeare County Raceway.
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Map
Draycott, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Batsford Arboretum - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cotswold Way - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Hidcote Manor Garden - 19 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Warwick Castle - 44 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 52 min drive - 52.5 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 21 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Victoria Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Volunteer Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Great Western Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lynwood & Co - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is fabulous and homely dog friendly holiday cottage - Kingsley House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at fabulous and homely dog friendly holiday cottage - Kingsley House?

As of 21 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at fabulous and homely dog friendly holiday cottage - Kingsley House on 29 June 2026 start from NZ$791, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at fabulous and homely dog friendly holiday cottage - Kingsley House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at fabulous and homely dog friendly holiday cottage - Kingsley House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at fabulous and homely dog friendly holiday cottage - Kingsley House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is fabulous and homely dog friendly holiday cottage - Kingsley House located?

This family-friendly Moreton-in-Marsh cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Church of St. Peter and St. Paul and Batsford Arboretum. Bourton House Garden is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay with friends. Beautiful property in lovely location. Perfect for access to popular Cotswold locations and country walks with our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
Thank you Tina for your review of Kingsley House. We were thrilled to hear that you found the property to be beautiful and in a lovely location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

Short break in the Cotswolds

We had a very enjoyable, relaxing stay. It is a tranquil spot which suited our group of five adults. The house was clean and comfortable - we would definitely return!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2026
Thank you Claire for your review of Kingsley House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be clean and comfortable. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Idyllic KingsleyHouse

Kingsley House made our first visit to the Cotswolds everything we imagined and more. The house itself was warm, inviting, tastefully decorated, comfortable and most importantly, very clean. There was not anything that we needed to have brought as the house supplied everything, down to cleaning items. It was situated in a very quiet area, where everyone we met were friendly and non-intrusive. The information sent to us by Stay Cotswolds was extremely helpful, informative in every way and very straightforward. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kingsley, cannot rate it highly enough, and cannot wait to visit again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect weekend stay!

My husband and I had a lovely stay at Kingsley House. It was immaculate on arrival and had everything we could need for a wonderful stay. We will definitely be coming back with the family for a longer stay soon! Would definitely recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 December 2025
Thank you Claudia for your review of Kingsley House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be immaculate and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful home for a perfect stay

Kingsley House was a perfect home away from home for our Christmas break. The house was spotless, beautifully furnished, and full of character, with art that made it feel warm and welcoming rather than a rental. We loved lighting the wood burner after a long walk, and the beautifully decorated Christmas tree was a thoughtful touch ! Comfortable, peaceful, and well equipped, with easy parking thanks to the double driveway, perfect for a long weekend getaway.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place. Quiet. Home from home.

Kingsley house was a lovely quiet cottage. It was just like home from home. It was in very good order and the perfect place to spend a quiet week exploring the Cotswolds.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thank you Michele for your review of Kingsley House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely, quiet and homely. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sonia J.

Lovely house and location

Enjoyed our stay in this lovely house in quiet location. Spacious and homely with garden and patio with comfortable garden furniture. Only improvement would be that the garden needs a bit of attention as climber grown right over the back bedroom window.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
Thank you Sonia for your review of Kingsley House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely, spacious and in a quiet location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Central to all locations

House is in a lovely quiet spot and a public footpath close by to walk the dog and then return to enclosed garden. Beds are comfortable and kitchen well equipped.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2025
Thank you Gail for your review of Kingsley House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped, to have comfortable beds and to be in a lovely location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Les H.

Relaxing hideaway

We loved our stay at Kingsley House. The location is perfect for us in that it offered a peaceful location near a village with amenities and away from the bustle of well visited and sometimes over popular Cotswold locations. The cottage was well equipped with most facilities you would require. Off street parking was very good. Some minor cleaning and maintenance issues perhaps stopped the cottage getting five stars.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Thank you Les for your review of Kingsley House. We are delighted that you had a lovely stay and found the property to have most of the facilities you required. We have passed on your comments to the team about the minor cleaning issues. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Perfect Cotswold break

We had a great stay in this lovely house even despite the weather. The house was perfect for the three of us plus two dogs and would thoroughly recommend as it was ideal for a Cotswold break even in January. Due to the terrible weather, we spent quite a lot of time in the house which was very clean and well maintained. We found that the downstairs rooms were a good size and beautifully furnished and we enjoyed the wood burner and the supply of books (including the amazing art books in the downstairs loo). We even made use of the jigsaws. The main bedroom is spacious and light with a good en-suite and the second bedroom suited my teenage daughter very well although she did comment that it needs a mirror. We didn’t use the third bedroom but it looked bigger than it appeared online and I think the furniture has changed slightly from the photos. The kitchen was well equipped and had useful small table in the kitchen which worked well for tea and cake. The location suited us very perfectly and when it eventually dried up, we enjoyed a great walk to Blockley where we found a super cafe/restaurant. We are going to rebook with some friends as there is plenty of space (six people will fit comfortably) and there are still so many walks on the doorstep that we didn’t get to explore. Hopefully, next time we might be able to sit in the garden as it must be lovely in the summer. Excellent communication from StayCotswold before the trip
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2026
Thank you Caroline for your review of Kingsley House. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped, cosy and in a great location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Mary G.

Short break over Bank holiday with friends

This house is very comfortable in an ideal location. The places we visited could be reached within 20 minutes. Parking was very good for family sized cars. The house was warm and welcoming. There was information provided on bin collections and what to do and not to do in the house. Outside area provided seating in a pleasant semi wild garden. Lots of bird song. So wonderful. The beds were comfortable with good quality linen. Plenty of hot water in the shower and the bath was great too. One aspect that could be improved upon was the provision of mirrors in the bed rooms and one near the sink to aid shaving. Also remind the cleaner to clean skirting boards and nooks and crannies to facilitate a first class stay. The house overall was clean without a doubt but these extra touches would be beneficial.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
Thank you Rachel for your review of Kingsley House. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be very comfortable, welcoming and in an ideal location. We will pass your feedback on to the housekeepers so they can rectify the items you have reported. We do hope that you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Muz A.

Pretty house and surroundings

This is a gorgeous house and setting, let down by cleanliness, dirty pans, and the ingrained dirt around the cooker is awful, it needs a deep deep clean. Garden overgrown and patio had animal faeces so we didn't go out. King size bed in master room has a double sized duvet, which took us time to work out as we never had enough duvet. Cottage is in a beautiful setting, I loved the furniture in the living room and the decor around the house. It's so beautiful and charming, just let itself down. Also this should be know before you go in to the house, we found out after we found the instructions in the house. The bathroom doors are so stiff to open and do not use the locks, you may not be able to get out. I would definitely still come back but should be aware of points above.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2025
Thank you Muzmmil for sharing your review of Kingsley House. We are really glad to hear you appreciated the beautiful setting, charming decor, and overall character of the cottage. We are genuinely sorry to hear that aspects of your stay didn’t meet your expectations, particularly around cleanliness and maintenance. This is not the standard we aim to provide and we have passed your feedback onto the property manager to rectify these issues. Your feedback is incredibly helpful, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

SUZANNE M.

Peace and quiet, yet close to an abundance of lovely places and things to do May 2025

Set at the end of a quiet Cotswold Lane with a large gravelled off-road parking area, Kingsley house is perfect for a peaceful and quiet stay, yet close to many places of interest in the beautiful Cotswolds. The house is spacious and comfortable. The kitchen has direct access to the garden and is well equipped for self-catering with a good sized fridge-freezer, large cooker, microwave washer and dryer. Maybe slightly short on pans and serving plates/dished but generally fine. The lounge is characterful with comfy seating and has a TV with many channels and Apps. There is a plentiful supply of games, puzzles and cards plus literally hundreds of books. The large dining room is airy and bright with french doors leading out onto a small patio with a small table and chairs - perfect for a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine... or both! The fenced garden is lawned with deep beds of shrubs and trees and was a little 'lost' when we were there. The garden is private and gets the sun all day. There are cushions in the under-stairs cupboard for the outdoor patio furniture and also clothes dryer/airer, hoover, brushes etc. The downstairs cloakroom is a bonus and full of books on all-things-art! Upstairs, the 3 bedrooms are nicely furnished, the very large main room having a roomy ensuite and walk-in shower. The small double is very pretty but could do with lined curtains to keep out the light. It shares a full, large bathroom with the twin room, which is 'compact' but adequate. Unfortunately the cleanliness did let the house down, but could have been greatly improved with a little more effort. It was certainly cleaner when we left it! Overall though, we had a lovely stay and were close to many places to visit. The Falconry Centre was a big favourite with the children [9 and 7 yrs] as was the Cotswold Wildlife Park. Would definitely recommend Kingsley House. .
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2025
Thank you Susan for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and detailed review of your stay at Kingsley House. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful location, the spacious layout, and the many amenities the house has to offer, especially the well-equipped kitchen, cosy lounge, and sunny garden. We have passed your feedback onto the property owner and her property management team and they appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the cookware and serving dishes and they will take into consideration your comments on the garden and curtains. The property manager apologies that the cleanliness of the property did not meet your expectations on arrival, they will review this with their housekeeping team to ensure standards remain consistently high. It is wonderful to know your family had a memorable time exploring the Cotswolds and visiting local attractions like the Falconry Centre and the Wildlife Park. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
Thank you Mike for your 5 Star review of Kingsley House. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.

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