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Japonica

Japonica

4.9
out of 5
Ratings from 3 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.7
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0


The picture perfect Cotswold village of Minster Lovell with its thatched cottages, incredible pub and historic features is a place where you can get away from it all. Staying at Japonica you can start your days with country walks heading to The Farmer’s Dog or Burford Garden Centre to get a taste of Cotswold life. If you stay in, the spacious open plan living area lets you gather for meals and conversations, stepping out to the garden for evenings drinks as the sun goes down. Set across the ground floor with two double rooms and a bunk it suits families or groups of friends and has everything you need for a Cotswold break.

A beautiful and superbly appointed cottage retreat providing a real home from home

Review submitted on Sat, 14 Feb 2026
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
My stay at Japonica was a treat - super clean, everything felt new and the interior was as if someone had lent you their home rather than that feeling of staying in a rental. All the furnishings and fittings were of a very high quality, and the layout meant it was easy to find your own space and relax, or work, or enjoy making a meal in the fully appointed kitchen. My stay was during a very wet winter period, but when the sun comes out it would be a wonderful place to enjoy not going anywhere but staying in the secluded courtyard garden. I hope I have the opportunity to return!

Guy from Witney stayed at Japonica for 17 nights in January 2026


Stunning

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Jan 2026
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
Stunning home, very comfortable owner had thought of everything. Cottage in a good location for exploring the Cotswolds.



Amanda from Tadworth stayed at Japonica for 3 nights in December 2025


Lovely cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 03 Nov 2025
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
So well equipped and comfortable, a lovely home from home and had everything we needed in it for an enjoyable stay. Within walking distance of a pub that serves great food. Also near Burford and lots of lovely Cotswold villages. Some great walks from the cottage too.

Only minor point is it’s on a B road which is quite busy and garden not enclosed so may be worth mentioning in the listing? Not a problem for us as I have teenagers, however I would have been worried with young children.


Guest from Newcastle stayed at Japonica for 7 nights in October 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied 103 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Japonica. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been taken onboard and we will review our property listing as soon as possible. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.