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The Bothy

The Bothy

4.4
out of 5
Ratings from 6 reviews
67% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
3.7
Comfort
4.2
Condition
4.3
Location
4.8
Value
4.5
Customer
Service
4.5

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The Bothy is a cosy holiday home with stylish interiors, beautiful original features and a spacious bedroom. Located in Bibury, this fabulous property is a perfect romantic getaway.

The perfect way to see Bibury

Review submitted on Thu, 09 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
This beautifully decorated and perfectly furnished quirky yet elegant Bothy couldn’t be the more perfect place from which to see Bibury. You are a two minute walk from the bridge so can walk down early before visitors arrive and as the sun is setting when they’ve gone home. There is a cafe a minutes walk away which opens at 8:30am. WiFi, shower, oven, etc, all perfect and the feel of the place is cozy and fun. I will definitely stay again and recommend it whole heartedly.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Rosanna from Bury St. Edmunds stayed at The Bothy for 2 nights in September 2025


StayCotswold replied 51 days ago
Thank you Rosanna for your review of The Bothy. We are delighted to read that you found the property to be beautifully decorated, perfectly furnished and in the perfect location to explore Bibury. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

The Bothy, Great location beautiful stay, one problem

Review submitted on Thu, 25 Sep 2025
4.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely stay, with one problem which I will explain later in the review. The cottage is beautiful, with stylish décor and thoughtful touches like wine and brownie bites on arrival. The parking was so helpful, and the stay is quiet, which made it very relaxing. The location couldn’t have been better, with Arlington Row right on the doorstep, plus great local pubs and coffee shops nearby. The cottage had everything we needed for our stay.

However, the bathroom was awkward to use as the sink and door were too large for the space. The biggest issue though was the number of woodlice in the cottage. Unfortunately, they were even in our bed every night, which left us feeling uneasy and not fully comfortable during the stay. We even discussed leaving one night early, as pulling back the sheets to find woodlice in the bed was so unpleasant.

This cottage has so much potential, but the woodlice problem really let it down for us, and due to this we’d struggle to stay again. It ultimately ruined what could have been a perfect stay, and we feel a partial refund would be fair, as any pest issue like this should be declared upfront.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes

Adam from Chelmsford stayed at The Bothy for 3 nights in September 2025


StayCotswold replied 64 days ago
Thank you, Adam, for your review of The Bothy. We are delighted to hear that you found the property beautiful, enjoyed the stylish decor, and appreciated its convenient location. As the property is over 450 years old, it was built long before modern damp-proofing techniques were available. With the recent heavy rains, the stonework naturally absorbed some moisture, which unfortunately created conditions that attracted woodlice. We do hope that you enjoyed your time exploring the Cotswolds.

Amazing place to stay

Review submitted on Wed, 27 Aug 2025
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Such an awesome place, very central and a perfect place to stay when visiting Bibury. Thank you for an amazing stay.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Jason from East London stayed at The Bothy for 3 nights in August 2025


StayCotswold replied 94 days ago
Thank you Jason for your review of The Bothy. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be awesome. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Break at the Bothy

Review submitted on Fri, 18 Jul 2025
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We loved our stay at this cottage. The village of Bibury is beautiful and a great location from which to explore the Cotswolds. The cottage itself was tastefully decorated and had most of what we required for our stay. Just a little more attention to detail for kitchen items such as oven gloves and an extra oven tray would be great. The only negative we had was the level of cleanliness which was a shame as this is something that is so easily fixed. The cutlery and coffee machine had to be washed before use and there were lots of cobwebs around bedroom. We had no contact from the owners throughout our stay. We did not require any assistance, but would normally be contacted at least once by our hosts to check if everything was in order. If these few issues were addressed, we would highly recommend this cottage.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes

Guest from Craigavon stayed at The Bothy for 3 nights in July 2025


StayCotswold replied 128 days ago
Thank you Alan for your review of your recent stay at The Bothy. We are delighted to read that you loved your stay at the cottage and it is in a great location to explore the Cotswolds. It is lovely to know that you found the cottage to be tastefully decorated. We are sorry to hear that you had no contact from your property manager during your stay, their details were provided in your welcome email. We have passed your feedback onto the property owner who will address the housekeeping issues with her property manager. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

We felt the cottage was not updated and that it was dirt

Review submitted on Fri, 06 Jun 2025
2.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
1.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
2.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
The cottage had gone bones and nice materials, but was not updated to today,s standard and the cottage was not propely cleaned for a long time !
Everything from glass, decor and kitchen eqipment was dirty !

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Hege from Oslo stayed at The Bothy for 3 nights in May 2025


StayCotswold replied 176 days ago
Thank you Hege for your review of The Bothy. We are glad to know that you appreciated the character and materials of the cottage, however, we are sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations in terms of cleanliness and modern standards. We have passed your feedback onto the property manager who has taken your feedback seriously and will address these issues with her cleaning team to ensure a more thorough and consistent standard moving forward. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon.

Fantastic location

Review submitted on Mon, 31 Mar 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
Lovely compact property incredibly well located for the delights of Bibury and the surrounding Cotswolds villages.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Alan from Worthing stayed at The Bothy for 7 nights in March 2025


StayCotswold replied 243 days ago
Thank you Alan for your review of The Bothy. We are delighted to know that you found the property to be lovely and incredibly well located to enjoy Bibury and the sourrounding Cotswold villages. We hope to welcome you back soon.