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Chequers Cottage

Chequers Cottage

4.4
out of 5
Ratings from 5 reviews
80% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.2
Comfort
4.4
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.6

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Chequers Cottage sits atop a village green in a rural village just outside the vibrant spa town of Cheltenham. Welcoming you with the warm glow of Cotswold stone, this holiday cottage has been lovingly restored and exudes English charm with an abundance of original features. Spend a weekend with the family in this peaceful setting dining in the garden, linger over evening drinks beside the fire and rest in cloud-like beds. Be inspired by the surrounding rolling countryside to don your wellies, discovering woodlands, panoramic views and the nearby Green Dragon Inn, or use it as a base explore Cheltenham.

Quiet and comfortable

Review submitted on Sat, 10 Jan 2026
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
It was easy to arrive with the guidance provided by email. The cottage was very comfortable, the only downside was that the corridor was very cold and the dining room/kitchen were difficult to warm up (cold coming on from the window frames and fireplace) but other than that it was great, the kitchen was fully equipes and we had plenty of toilet paper available (always handy if you arrive late). There was a working fireplace in the living room, and cards and board games for the family. We had a great time!

Raquel from Lisbon stayed at Chequers Cottage for 5 nights in December 2025


Chequers Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 18 Oct 2025
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The Cottage is utterly charming typical Cotswold stone. Located in a quiet hamlet, the beautiful walks are literally on the doorstep. The beds are comfortable & the sheets & pillows good quality. The staircase is painted & quite shallow so be careful, I think a stair gate would be a good idea for children & to prevent dogs wandering, as we know they both tend to get up to mischief!
Roll top bath a nice touch, and two toilets is always welcome. Not sure however how comfortable 6 people possibly with a child would work in the lounge as it’s very small & sofas small too.. but all in all we enjoyed our adventure in the beautiful Cotswolds. The Green Dragon pub is excellent so definitely take a look!

Diane from Neatishead stayed at Chequers Cottage for 6 nights in October 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied 140 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Chequers Cottage. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Regarding the stairs, we can confirm that these can be seen on the 3D tour on our website. Your valuable feedback about adding a stairgate and the sofas has been shared with the property owner, who has taken this onboard and is considering improvements. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.

Beautiful building and location, but needs a lot of attention inside.

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Jul 2025
3.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
2.0
Location
5.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The building and the location are wonderful. but inside there were many disappointments that could have been prevented.
The property felt like it was due a thorough deep clean. I would suggest that the owner stays in the property for a few days to discover what needs addressing.

In the kitchen, the oven/microwave/fridge were all dirty inside.The washing machine and dishwasher needed cleaning but were in fine working order. The cabinet organiser broke. The saucepan lids contained old, dirty liquid. The cheese grater handle wasn't attached. In the living room I found trash on the floor and under sofa cushions. The sofas felt a little dirty and grimy, it wasn't a comfortable room to relax in.
Upstairs, the bathroom was usable, however the shower head was broken (I did notify the owner), and if the head wasn't pointed at exactly the right angle, water flooded underneath the bath so lots of towels were needed on the floor to soak it up. I notified the owner of the mouldy non slip mat in the shower, that was a real turn off. The grouting and shower needed a good scrub. The hot tap of the sink was loose. The wall around the toilet was dirty and paint peeling. The front two bedrooms were ok, however again, dirty walls, and "shabby chic" furniture that felt grimy. We didn't use the laundry hamper or chests of drawers for that reason. The beds and bedding were comfortable. We didn't use the back bedroom, the smell in there was awful. It smelled like old animal urine, ingrained in the floorboards or furniture. We aired the entire house whenever we were in, but the smell lingered, and remained on clothes that we stored in the room. The window latch in that room was missing a screw.
The information folder that was left was useful, however it would have been useful to have had a sheet saying which bins to put out when instead of including a long web address for the occupier to look up. Perhaps a picture of where to put the bins too.
Outside the property was fine, I watered the plants in the garden as it was at the end of the heatwave and they were very thirsty. The table and chairs in the garden were comfortable enough but a couple of chairs I saw on were wobbly and probably needed bolts tightening. I picked up bottle tops from the grass and threw them away. The floodlight in the backyard was always on, I couldn't find a switch to turn it off.
It would have been helpful to have had 2 door keys. There was a second key that I have no idea what it opened. I didn't not feel comfortable leaving the key in the lock box as I don't know how many other people know the combination.
I contacted the owner when we first arrived to notify of some cleanliness problems and she was quick to respond and the lady who cleans the house came out promptly. We were staying for 2 weeks so perhaps I noticed things that someone staying for a couple of nights may not. I would recommend the property if it was cleaner and in better working order, for the price I was expecting a higher standard. In the state it was in when we stayed there, I would not recommend it.

Catherine from Redmond stayed at Chequers Cottage for 14 nights in July 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied 222 days ago
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us about your recent stay at Chequers Cottage. We’re really pleased to hear that you enjoyed the cottage and its beautiful location. We’re sorry to hear that some of the aspects of your stay didn't meet your expectations. We’ve shared your feedback with the owner, who sends their sincere apologies. They've let us know that they’re looking into the points you raised and will be addressing anything that needs attention as quickly as possible. They’re also speaking with the housekeeper to ensure the cleanliness concerns are fully resolved moving forward. We do hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again soon.

Lovely stay in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Thu, 12 Dec 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Stayed here with a small group of friends whilst attending a wedding nearby. Lovely cottage with three bedrooms and spacious communal spaces. We particularly enjoyed the fireplace in the sitting room. The little village is quiet and there are beautiful views over the fields

Edward from Maidenhead stayed at Chequers Cottage for 2 nights in December 2024


Comfortable and relaxing stay

Review submitted on Wed, 04 Dec 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house was very conveniently located. Really appreciated the good quality furnishings, bedding and towels.
It would have been good to have a mit to open the wood burner door. One other thing that would have been good is some milk and a few essentials for the morning as we didn’t have time to collect these en route. I’d happily pay more to have that.

Guest from Lydney stayed at Chequers Cottage for 2 nights in November 2024


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Honeysuckle House. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner and these points are being looked into. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.