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Cotswold Way Cottage

Cotswold Way Cottage

4.6
out of 5
Ratings from 18 reviews
94% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.7
Condition
4.6
Location
4.3
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
4.8

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Cotswold Way Cottage is a delightful period stone cottage with a fantastic valley view that would not look out of place in any oil painting. It has been lovingly decorated in a neutral style that allows the colour of the furnishings to shine and makes the most of the original beams and features. It really is a perfect property for a Cotswold stay. After enjoying one of the many fantastic walks in the area, you can warm yourselves next to the wood-burning stove within the open-plan living room and kitchen. At the rear of the cottage is a cosy snug and dining room and up the eye-catching stairs are two bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Exceptional lovely cottage, lots of very good equipment and very, very comfortable to stay in!

Review submitted on Wed, 29 Oct 2025
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
A lovely host, good communication, a very clean and well equipped cottage.
What else can you ask for?

The cottage is obviously very old but also very recently completely refurbished. So all the comfort of modern equipment and floor heating goes hand in hand with ancient wooden beams (that are low in some places so mind your head).

The cottage is spacious and fits a group of 4 easily, two well sized bedrooms, a proper warm shower and good bath, a cosy living room with a log burner, a very well equipped kitchen and a separate dining/ tv room.

All in very good and modern condition and offered by a lovely host who is very communicative and helpful.

Parking at the cottage is not possible, this has to be done in the vicinity, that is the only remark I can think of.

We had an absolute delight of a stay and can highly recommend.


Stefan from Haarlem stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 3 nights in October 2025


Short stay

Review submitted on Fri, 29 Aug 2025
3.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
3.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A small cottage very suitable for a short break. Very comfortable beds and well-equipped. Downside: Only realistic parking in the period we stayed was a walk some distance from cottage. As we.were staying there as part of a longer holiday we had a carful of luggage but it was just not feasible to drop off luggage on the corner of a busy junction. So several journeys up and downhill. That, and the noise from traffic passing close by, meant it wasn't one I would personally visit again.

Ann from Crawley stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 3 nights in August 2025


Cotswold Way Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 12 Jul 2025
2.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
1.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
3.0
This semidetached house is located right on a busy crossroads on a steep hill. There is constant road noise from cars, lorries and, motorbikes braking hard at the junction immediately outside the lounge and bedroom window, revving loudly as they pull away up the steep hill and then breaking hard again as they meet traffic coming down the hill. There is no parking close by.
The cottage”s outdoor space is not attached but is accessed up a very narrow overgrown steep path behind the neighbour”s property through two gates to keep her dog in.
The kitchen area is small with just enough pans to cook a simple meal but needs some larger mugs for morning tea.
The shower control is unbelievably stiff and a plumber had to attend to a leak from the bath through the kitchen ceiling into the cupboard above the oven whilst we were there. The owner dealt with all issues promptly and as long as you are happy with the above it is a lovely little house to stay at!

Guest from Knitsley stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 5 nights in June 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied 145 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Cotswold Way Cottage. We appreciate your comments about the location, parking, and garden. We do include details about the property’s location, including its proximity to the pub as well as the garden layout and access route, on the listing. Parking is also noted as being on-street. However, we understand that this information may not have stood out during your search, and we’ll review how it’s presented to ensure it's as clear and helpful as possible for future guests. In terms of the kitchen, we include photographs and a 3D tour on the listing so guests can explore the layout before booking. We’ve shared your helpful feedback about the pans with the owner, who has taken this on board and is looking into it. We’re also sorry to hear there was a leak from the bath during your stay, but we’re pleased it was resolved promptly.

Cute all-in cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 30 Jun 2025
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This cute cottage is in a beautiful location and is fully equipped and large enough for four people. The beds are wonderfully comfortable. Bear in mind that you have to bend down to reach everything at the window frames and doorways if you are over 170 cm tall. The location was halfway up the hill with nice views. There is a pub across the street that doesn't bother you. It's a very good base for exploring the Cotswolds. Just bear in mind that it gets very hot in the bedrooms in summer. If you're planning to walk to the centre or supermarket, bear in mind that everything is uphill and downhill, and the hills are very steep. I would highly recommend this accommodation.

Dennis from Nieuwegein stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 7 nights in June 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied 158 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Cotswold Way Cottage. We’re delighted to hear that you liked the cottage and it's beautiful location. Regarding your comments about the window frames and low doorways, we do highlight these features in the Points of Note section on our website, where we mention: "There are low beams throughout please take care." We also have a 3D tour available, which allows guests to explore the layout and features of the cottage before booking. We’ve shared your valuable feedback with the owner, who is now looking into providing fans for the property and we hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again soon.

Very nice stay in a cute cottage!

Review submitted on Mon, 16 Sep 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely time staying in this cottage. It was a great location to visit Stroud and the surrounding area!

Chris from Fleet stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 3 nights in September 2024


Beautiful Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 30 Jul 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
Wonderful stay at this home from home cottage. Extremely well equipped with everything you would need.
Exceptionally clean all the way throughout.
Lovely welcome pack of bread, jam and milk on arrival.
Approximately 1 mile from Stroud perfect location for exploring the area.

Marie from Dartford stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 3 nights in July 2024


Lovely cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Jun 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cottage on a crossing across the pub. Lot of traffic passing but you didnt hear that inside. Very complete cottage and comfy beds

Magdalena from Holthone stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 7 nights in June 2024


A lovely cosy cottage for a great weekend break

Review submitted on Tue, 23 Jan 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
A great cosy cottage. Lovely host. Great walks nearby. Close to pubs and the town centre. A great weekend break that we really enjoyed.

Andy from London stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 2 nights in January 2024


Weekend Getaway

Review submitted on Wed, 27 Dec 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were there with our family and our newborn. The cottage is perfect for 4 adults. The location is ideal close to many Cotswold trails and other villages close by as well. Belinda was a perfect host and on extremely responsive to any questions we had.
One thing to note is the parking is a little away.

Rahul from London stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 2 nights in December 2023


Beautiful, homey and very clean

Review submitted on Sat, 16 Dec 2023
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
We loved it! The cottage is the cleanest place we’ve ever stayed in. Very comfortable, it felt like home. It has everything one might need. Very easy check-in and check-out process. The owner was readily available through text and email and very accommodating, we arrived earlier than the check-in time and had no issues. Location was perfect for what we needed.
A quirk about the area: getting a ride. There’s no Uber and the taxi companies work by pre booking, so you most likely will be left without a ride if you didn’t call ahead.

Ralitsa from Niagara Falls stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 4 nights in December 2023


A haven perfectly located

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Jul 2023
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
There is nothing else we would have wished for...
Charming, spotless, a very unique experience overviewing the Cotswolds when leaving the cottage


Danusia from Hannover stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 7 nights in July 2023


A perfect stay

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Jul 2023
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
This is a lovely cottage, immaculately presented and furnished with great taste and care. The host is super friendly, welcoming and helpful, and helped to make our stay relaxing and truly pleasurable. There's so much to see and do in and around Stroud for every taste and budget, and the supplied guide sheet is a great start.
Unreservedly recommended.

Adrian from Norwich stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 7 nights in July 2023


A perfect week

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Jun 2023
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
We had a wonderful stay at Cotswold Way Cottage. Beautifully renovated and fantastic attention to detail complete with everything you need for a perfect stay. The beds in particular were so comfortable, I was tempted to try fit a mattress in my suitcase! Joking aside we haven't slept as well in a long time. The cottage was immaculate, the cleanest I've ever stayed in. Although situated on a busy corner without onsite parking we found parking easily a minute or so away. The neighbours were also really friendly and not much noise at all from the pub opposite, the owners of which were very welcoming. With plenty to do, beautiful walks and picnic spots right in the doorstep we didn't make much use of the cute garden at the back. Don’t hesitate! We will definitely return!

Fatima from Newmarket stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 7 nights in May 2023


Close to Rodborough Commons + Stroud Saturday Farmer’s Market + attentive cottage contact

Review submitted on Sat, 27 May 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The photos and descriptions of The Cotswolds Way Cottage are quite accurate. A car is preferred due to the location although it is possible to walk to the Stroud and back if you are used to steep hikes!
We were able to spend a day in London visiting the Chelsea Flower Show with our daughter, London resident, by walking to and from the Cottage.
The Rodborough Commons and public footpaths as well as the weekly award winning Stroud Market were highlights of our stay at the Cottage.

Evelyn from Nashville stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 3 nights in May 2023


Clean and comfortable!

Review submitted on Sun, 07 May 2023
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
We were just in town for a few days for a wedding and we’re able to find this cottage on short notice. The price was comparable or better to other options in the area, but what really made the cottage shine was its unique charm, cleanliness, comfortable beds, and spacious bathroom. The host was also very responsive and professional. I would definitely recommend a stay here to others.

Daniel from Ottawa stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 3 nights in May 2023


Fabulous cottage in a gorgeous location

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Apr 2023
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 cottage was lovely with a great pub across the road and the common up the road with exceptional views across the valleys.
Would highly recommend a stay.
The owner was very helpful and quick to respond.

Catherine from Wallington stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 4 nights in April 2023


Excellent stay for a long weekend

Review submitted on Sun, 19 Mar 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Cosy, warm and welcoming, we had a wonderful stay at this cute little cottage 20 minutes walk from Stroud. It had everything we needed for a short break and we would probably come again next time we visit this beautiful part of the country.

Malsara from London stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 2 nights in March 2023


Cosy Cottage

Review submitted on Fri, 03 Mar 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
3.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A very cosy, beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean cottage. A great base to explore the Cotswolds

Jennifer from Street stayed at Cotswold Way Cottage for 2 nights in March 2023