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Sixpenny Cottage

Sixpenny Cottage

4.5
out of 5
Ratings from 16 reviews
94% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.4
Comfort
4.6
Condition
4.6
Location
4.8
Value
4.3
Customer
Service
4.6

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Behind its classic Cotswold cottage exterior, this hidden marvel hides an awe-inspiring historic interior and unrivalled views of the Windrush Valley. Sixpenny Cottage sleeps ten across five lavish bedrooms, making it perfect for family reunions and special occasions. Dine in elegance, relax by the fire, cook up a storm in the spacious kitchen and soak in the freestanding bath. The country views are a showstopper and footpaths lead across valleys and nearby villages in every direction. Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold both less than 20 minutes’ drive away.

Lovely Stay

Review submitted on Mon, 26 Oct 2026
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful cottage that we had a fantastic stay in. Really appreciate how well stocked it was with items like toilet rolls, dustbin bags, tea towels, kitchen roll - this really makes a difference. The sofa in the living room are a bit uncomfortable and could de with re-stuffing or replacing - it's really the only area we can comment on. The rest was clean (some bits dusty) but beds were comfortable, lots of hot water and the house feels welcoming and homely. We had an incredible time and would recommend staying here.

Jenny from Felsted stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for 3 nights in October 2026


Bolthole Retreats replied 16 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re so pleased to hear you had a fantastic stay and found the cottage welcoming and homely. It’s lovely to hear that the little touches, such as having plenty of essentials provided, made a difference to your stay. We also appreciate you highlighting the sofas and areas of dust. We’re sorry these weren’t up to the standard you expected, and we’ve passed your feedback on to the property owner to ensure these points are addressed. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again soon!

Short break

Review submitted on Mon, 21 Sep 2026
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Sixpenny cottage was the ideal place for a break with family . We loved the open plan kitchen, diner and lounge and were blessed with fabulous weather in September so were able to take advantage of the lovely outside area and views and have a bbq on the one provided.
All very comfortable and the welcome cake, milk, bread & milk was really appreciated.

Guest from Buntingford stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for 3 nights in September 2026


If your budget allows...

Review submitted on Sat, 01 Aug 2026
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Don't hesitate to book Sixpenny Cottage. Everything about it is magnificent. Rosie, the housekeeper, does a thorough job in maintaining it. Great quiet location with awesome views out the big windows. Nice deck too!

Lorraine from TUBAC stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for 7 nights in July 2026


Festive weekend at Sixpenny Cottage.

Review submitted on Wed, 17 Dec 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
Me and my guest had a festive weekend at Sixpenny Cottage. It was absolutely gorgeous; the house itself looked even better in person than the photos on the website. The kitchen was amazing, nice and big and equipped with every utensil you could possibly need. The house decor is a mixture of French antique farmhouse with the bright vibrant colours made if feel warm and cosy. This paired with the stunning fireplace with wood burner made the chilled evenings a pleasure to sit around with a glass of wine.
The location and the views of the Cotswold's are simply stunning.
Bedrooms were equally as attractive as the rest of the house. Beds were super comfortable; we stayed in bedroom one which was amazing and highly recommend if you get the option to choose.
Rosie the housekeeper was amazing and very attentive with any help or local information you may need.
This gets a straight 10/10 well done Bolthole Retreats, we'll definitely be booking with you again!

Ian from Swindon stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for 3 nights in December 2025


family celebration

Review submitted on Tue, 11 Nov 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
After the death of my husband earlier this year, I decided to book the cottage so that the family could get together to celebrate my son's 40th birthday and start making new memories. The cottage surpassed our expectations and provided us with a base for a wonderful weekend. The cottage was so well equipped and cosy we wanted for nothing. The grandchildren wanted to move in! The walk down to Bourton was easy and fun, plenty of good places to eat out and great attractions for children. We would be happy to book again!

Helen from GAINSBOROUGH stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for 3 nights in October 2025


A Beautiful Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 17 Aug 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have just returned from a most enjoyable 3 night stay at Sixpenny Cottage. As always, the service from Bolthole Retreats and the information provided prior to our trip was first rate. Also first rate were the services of Rosie, the housekeeper who sorted out a couple of queries for us and was all round super-helpful. Thank you Rosie.

Considering how busy Bourton-on-the-Water was, our cottage was a little oasis of peace and calm to come home to. The cottage itself is beautiful and the bedrooms gorgeous with lovely bedding and towels.

The kitchen has every utensil, pot and pan you could possible think of - and in abundance, as is the glassware and cutlery. With the excellent Co-Op and Bourton just a short drive away, it's a perfect setting.

Thank you for a wonderful stay.


Jean from Lichfield stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for 3 nights in August 2025


Beautiful house

Review submitted on Wed, 07 May 2025
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Gorgeous location, amazing views. Only one negative...Beware the parking is for one car only, 2 small ones at a push and other parking is a good 5 minute walk away . It was made very clear to us by a villager that we should not park in villagers 'spaces'. The house itself was immaculately clean. It was well stocked and plenty of space. The view was amazing and we enjoyed watching the Kite flying about. The beds were comfy and the outside area perfectly adequate for sitting and taking in the view. We had a great visit to this house.

Guest from Scarborough stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for 3 nights in May 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on your recent stay at Sixpenny Cottage. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time there. Regarding your comments on parking, we do include a map showing the additional parking areas in the welcome guide, which is available in the guest portal after booking, as well as a printed copy in the cottage itself. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again soon.

A wonderful stay

Review submitted on Fri, 08 Nov 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
We loved our stay at Sixpenny Cottage. It is such a gorgeous and cozy cottage with beautiful views over the valley. We had stayed there before in 2020 and will certainly be going back. Thank you Rosie for being so helpful.

Chris from London stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for 3 nights in October 2024


Beautiful! Relaxing break.

Review submitted on Wed, 28 Aug 2024
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed a lovely family get together at Sixpenny Cottage - it was such a relaxing location with wonderful views.

Tobias from Warwick stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for 3 nights in August 2024


Review of Sixpenny Cottage, Clapton on the Hill

Review submitted on Tue, 23 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
We had a wonderful time at Sixpenny Cottage. We booked it for my wife's birthday celebration and met up with her 3 brothers and their wives, from as far afield as Surrey, Liverpool, Kent & Australia!! As it so happened our 4-night stay coincided with glorious weather so use of the patio & bbq made it even more delightful. The view from the cottage over the Windrush Valley was spectacular, without anything obscuring the view.

There are only 2 minor points that I would make. The first was that there were no instructions as how to set up the cable connected TV. All the steps we took failed to make it operate as we would wish. This really wasn't a problem for us as we were outside most of the time.
The second was that that there is little ventilation in the top floor (level 2) bedroom. The only ventilation I could find were the top flaps on the sealed Velux roof windows and they did not really help when the weather was hot.

As I say we had a wonderful time and would rebook again when the need arises for a family get together.

My says it was one of the most memorable stays she has experienced and will never forget it.

Graham from Sittingbourne stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for 4 nights in July 2024


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Sixpenny Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We have spoken to the housekeeper who wishes that you had contacted them during their stay as they would have been very happy to help you with the TV and they have confirmed that the Velux windows open up completely to allow air in. We hope to see you all again in the Cotswolds soon.

Amazing!

Review submitted on Tue, 16 Apr 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
We booked this cottage to attend my brother's wedding and it did not disapoint. The picture's are exactly as shown and you instantly feel at home,relaxed and welcomed.
My children loved it,fantastic hide and seek house and my mother and friend loved chatting by the fire with a glass of wine.
We will be back.
Talk to the neighbours and you'll find any parking issues can be sorted by asking for extra spaces if needed.

Tana from Shrewsbury stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for 3 nights in April 2024


Fantastic time away with friends

Review submitted on Wed, 13 Mar 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
Everything was fantastic! 8 of us stayed here for 4 nights and had the best of times! Fantastic property with amazing views in a great location for visiting different parts of the Cotswolds. Would highly recommend!

Luke from Spalding stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for 4 nights in February 2024


Not quite the full sixpennyworth

Review submitted on Tue, 24 Oct 2023
3.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Very good in many ways and I feel mean to knock it over small details, but enough small negatives can weigh heavily in a short, 5-night stay. The property is spacious and has most of the facilities one could reasonably expect. The kitchen is large and extremely well equipped. The eating area is good for 8-10 people and there is plenty of seating for all purposes. The decorative style (18th Century French pastoral?) is quirky and theatrical. The beds are comfortable. The view over the Windrush valley is lovely and we watched muntjac deer in an adjacent field.

On the whole, we liked the house (and the area), but attention to detail could be improved.

We were unfortunate to arrive in the dark and in heavy rain. By the time I'd stumbled around and knocked on neighbouring doors to ask for directions, I was very wet and muddy. The house is hard to find. You have to use Just 3 Words, which I've only downloaded subsequently. The postcode is of no use and the house has no name displayed. The parking is inadequate for a large party - even for a small one!

We encountered numerous small issues, none of which is in itself too worrying, but they add up: a blocked toilet, blocked before we arrived; unstable wifi/internet; operation of heating and hot water not made clear; no tea towels or bin bags; cupboard door falling off; one bedroom light not working; one shower extractor fan not working, etc.




Ron from Shrewsbury stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for 5 nights in October 2023


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Ron, We are pleased you enjoyed the property but disappointed with some of the comments. With respect to finding the house, you were provided with a map pinpointing the property precisely in the property welcome guide and on the property listing. You were also advised to use Just 3 Words which unfortunately you say you did not use. The name of the property is prominently displayed outside – perhaps you did not see it in the dark and heavy rain. Parking is limited at the property, there is space for two cars with additional on street parking and you were made aware of it specifically in the welcome guide of the property and the property listing itself. The operation of heating and hot water is described clearly in the property welcome guide. The Internet is latest generation mesh solution which allows heavy duty streaming and downloading on multiple devices simultaneously throughout the property and we are very surprised that you found it unstable. We were disappointed to learn that any issues weren’t reported to the property manager as these would have been answered and/or rectified right away where necessary, we have since followed up on all matters and pleased to report these have been fully resolved. Best wishes,

Very pretty and well-equipped cottage with great living space and views

Review submitted on Thu, 19 Oct 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Sixpenny cottage is located in a quiet little village towards the end of a lane. It is a pretty traditional Cotswold cottage that has been cleverly extended to provide a large living/dining/kitchen space and large master suite. 2 other bedrooms also have ensuites and the remaining 2 share a family bathroom. All rooms are a decent size. The view from the rear is down the valley and far-reaching, and had it been warm enough the rear terrace would have been great to use - but at least we can confidently state that the cottage is warm and cosy in the cold months and the heating works well!

It is furnished in cottage style and looks very nicely done and well kept. We will definitely come back if in the area again.

Thomas from Billingshurst stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for 2 nights in October 2023


Lovely house but housekeeping lets it down

Review submitted on Tue, 17 Oct 2023
3.0
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
1.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Sadly the double beds requested were not made, two very thin, rubbish pillows and not a very positive reaction from the cleaner when queried. Lots of cobwebs and dead flies too. Stains on the chairs.

Megan from Bromsgrove stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for 2 nights in October 2023


Very nice cottage in a lovely village

Review submitted on Sat, 26 Aug 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The village is delightful, as is the cottage. The beds were extremely comfortable, the linens were clean and pleasing, and there were more than enough towels. Everything was great. We loved it, and so did our children. The terrace was a lovely feature and the lawn was small as described. There was a bit of dust in the cottage and we noticed quite a few spiders, but we understand that this is all part of village life:) Overall, we highly recommend it.

Ibrahim from Cankaya stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for 3 nights in August 2023