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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
  • Place, Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Belas Knap
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Sudeley Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage - River Cottage

River Cottage is a quintessential country Cotswold cottage which sleeps four guests, in two well-appointed bedrooms, with two bathrooms. On the ground floor you have a stylish open plan kitchen/dining room with access out to the pretty south facing garden, boasting ample outdoor seating which can be enjoyed all year round. The cottage offers a cosy sitting room featuring comfy seating with a wood burning stove and the two characterful bedrooms boast original beams and wooden floors. River Cottage is a dog friendly holiday home, suitable for one medium sized dog, and is a mere ten minute walk from Winchcombe, home to an array of local shops and eateries for you to enjoy.

Accommodation
This two bedroom holiday cottage on the outskirts of Winchcombe is perfectly suited for those looking to get together with family and friends or as a romantic getaway, ideal for exploring the local countryside and eateries. The Cotswold accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting room
Exposed stone walls, wood burner, Smart TV (account holders only), four-seater sofa, two armchairs and selection of board games and books

Kitchen/dining room
Access to the rear garden, electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, Lakeland coffee machine (3 in 1 espresso), kettle, toaster and four-seater dining table

Utility room
Washing machine/tumble dryer, iron and ironing board

Shower room
Shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

First Floor

Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair, dressing table, mirror and hairdryer

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair, dressing table, mirror and hairdryer

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

Outside
Fully enclosed garden with small lawn area, flower garden, flower borders, outdoor seating, parasol (summer only) and charcoal BBQ (available from April to October)

The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 4 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 2 additional infants (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided (duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic)
Off street parking is available for 2 cars in front of the property with additional parking close by
Travel cots and highchairs are not provided, so guests will need to bring these with them
1 medium sized dog is welcome for an additional £40 per booking. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
Free WiFi (Download speed 27.5 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception varies depending on provider
Smart TV (guests to use their own login details)
Enclosed garden
Charcoal BBQ, April to October only (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove from October to April only
Please be aware there are steep stairs to the first floor and steep external steps to the back garden
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

Things to Note...
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00
River Cottage has a lovely garden for guests to enjoy and it is important to the owners that guests are courteous and considerate towards the neighbouring properties. We politely request that guests do not disturb the neighbours and that loud music is not played outside after 21:00
Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted

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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

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

Cheltenham

Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Broadway Tower Country Park and Crickley Hill Country Park, while Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum and Holst Birthplace Museum are cultural highlights. Toddington Narrow Gauge Railway and Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway are also worth visiting.
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Winchcombe, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • St Peter's Church Winchcombe - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Belas Knap - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sudeley Castle - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 20 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Toddington Railway Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms Prestbury - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The King's Head - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage - River Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage - River Cottage?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage - River Cottage on 8 May 2026 start from NZ$596, 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 Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage - River Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage - River Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage - River Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage - River Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of St Peter's Church Winchcombe, Belas Knap and Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum. Sudeley Castle and Hailes Abbey are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for out stay. It was clean, spacious & in a lovely quiet location. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Beautiful cottage

Cottage had everything we needed. Lovely decor and very spacious. Located short walk into Winchcombe
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Cotswold dream

Having lived in Winchcombe and grown up there myself and my mum come every year from south coast to get our Cotswold fix. This cottage was perfect location, short walk into Winchcombe and a great base for the surrounding walks in the countryside. Was a very typical Cotswold stone cottage but a beautiful functional open space inside, every detail was considered. Appreciated the separate utility entrance, perfect for muddy dog cleaning. Very cosy and comfortable. Everything we needed. We had the best 5 days!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Winter Stay

We had a wonderful 4 night stay in this lovely cottage and found it to be very clean and comfortable. Everything we needed was there and it felt like a home away from home. The Property Manger was very proactive, friendly and assisted with any queries we had. The garden was fully enclosed which was perfect for our dog. We would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

River cottage

Lovely house in the perfect location for exploring the beautiful Cotswolds. House has everything’ you need for your stay , beds & bedding really comfortable & downstairs shower was fab. Would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Murray C.

A delightful cottage

River Cottage was such a lovely home to stay in, charmingly renovated and well appointed. The area is beautiful and we loved being able to walk into Winchcombe . We would love to stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

On the Cotswolds Way

We stayed here for the second time whilst doing the Cotswolds Way, it is within 100m of the route. As previously it was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Perfect for our needs.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Cottage is a comfortable, bright and warm place where to spend a nice time in family. It has all necessary to rest enjoying multiple well-thought-out details. Its located in a beautiful place and near many cozy villages in the heart of an amazing area of England. We spent wonderful days! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

A comfortable base for walking the Cotswolds Way

A warm and very comfortable cottage. Very well equipped, great location for walks straight from the door. Super comfy beds, lashings of hot water and very peaceful. We hope to return. No welcome pack on arrival which we usually find is the norm in holiday cottages but otherwise a wonderful stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lesley M.

Beautiful cottage in lovely Winchcombe

The accommodation was stylish and immaculately furnished. Garden lovely also. Very quiet but just a short walk into Winchcombe. Really lovely - highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

alison p.

Lovely cottage

Had a great time staying at river cottage. Everything provided. Garden was beautiful,very bee friendly. Beds comfortable and great downstairs shower. Always looks for property with 2 loos . Very quiet area would visit again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything you could ask for and more!

The cottage location was a superb base for exploring the Cotswolds with Winchcombe itself a lovely village to walk through and explore. The cottage had the comfiest set-up and had the most amenities we've experienced on a self-catering staycation. Laura was also lovely too and on-hand if we needed anything further. Everything was clean and fresh. Plenty of food/grocery delivery options too which was a bonus for maximising time spent relaxing during our stay. Will 100% be returning.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful cottage

A beautiful cottage, very well equipped and comfortable. Great location especially for Sudeley Castle but also for sightseeing the wonderful area. The Heritage Railway between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway stops in Winchcombe too. Mind the steeps stairs! Some leaflets about the area and local attractions would be a welcome addition. Thank you for a lovely stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An enjoyable stay

We had a very pleasant few days at River Cottage which is a beautifully renovated cottage. It was immaculately clean and well furnished. The showers both worked well. Although the information about the cottage referred to some steep stairs to the first floor they are very steep but also narrow in tread and width - not easy with a case. Overall this did not prevent us having a good time but might be difficult for some. It is expensive for what it is in my view.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andy & Bethan C.

Excellent cottage in beautiful Cotswold village

River Cottage is a fantastic place to stay. It's clean and fairly well equipped, seeming to have been modernised fairly recently. A few things worth noting: - whilst nominally parking for 2 cars, when we did have 2 cars there, the neighbours complained to the property owner! Probably more realistic to say that there's space for just one car - it is a little over half a mile walk to the shops / pubs, and almost a mile to the Co-op (main food shop in town) - if you're walking the Cotswold Way, it couldn't be much closer (~100m off the path)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

Perfect weekend break

Absolutely loved River Cottage. The correspondence we received before our visit was excellent and very informative. You have your own portal to use which has great information about the cottage and local area. The cottage itself is amazing with plenty of space, lovely secure garden and everything that you need for a relaxing stay. The bed was extremely comfortable with plump pillows and a nice large bathroom. Just a short 5 min walk takes you into the centre of Winchcombe with a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. We can recommend the Corner Cupboard Pub, The Old Bakery and the Tipsy Egg. Very good food and service. We cannot wait to return and see more of the surrounding areas and enjoy relaxing in such a beautiful cottage.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent no complaints at all

Having stayed at many cottages throughout the country I can say with confidence this was a stunning cottage with the small details really appreciated. It was very clean and it goes without saying it was very comfortable throughout. We found we used every space with ease and moved around with comfort. We also enjoyed the pub that was recommended in the feedback book left in the cottage, which I cannot remember the name of now but I pretty much had the best pie there that I have ever had. And I love a pie. Thanks to the host too who was brilliant and very accommodating. The only issue I have is with the Stay Cotswold website. It is not the easiest to use and a bit faffy. However, this would not put me off as the quality of cottages is clearly high.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Attention to detail

Unfortunate bits.. We enjoyed our stay,however the house didn’t feel unclean , just not fresh. However the following where unfortunate … Clothes left in both bedrooms Unemptied open bin in small bedroom, which I needed to empty as it was full of used panty liners, which is really not good !! Clumps of dog hair over the kitchen floor, we had no dog ! Didn’t want to walk on grass as it was so long , didn’t know what you would step in , so we didn’t use the garden . Very stale smell on sofa , needed freshening . However , we had all we needed and great location .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely short break

The ease of booking and all the information needed to get to property and get in to the cottage was very helpful. Lovely cosy cottage with everything we needed the beds were really comfortable too had a lovely time .we walked into the village a few times to eat The museum was very interesting lots of information about what the locals got up too

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