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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Upstair bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pond House Cottage

A cozy detached light and airy 2-bedroom holiday cottage that sleeps up to 5 guests, with sole use of a large, secure and private garden with a dinning patio area, There is a little pond to the side of the garden that can be fenced off on request if you have dogs or children. There is also private parking for 2 cars.
The Cottage is just 1 mile from Cricklade, a small historic, 9th century Saxon town. The property is located 10 minutes from both Swindon and Cirencester – the capital of the Cotswolds and a few minutes from the Cotswolds water park, ideal for walking, riding and cycling surrounded by lovely countryside. The Perfect location to discover the delights of the Cotswolds.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome.

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Events

No events allowed

No Parties

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Downstairs only. Do not leave unattended.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking in the Cottage.

Leave cottage in the same state as when you found it. Turn lights off and heating down when you leave the cottage for the day.

No Dogs upstairs in the bedrooms. Please clean up after your dogs. Dogs are not to be left in the cottage on their own.

No cats

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10289128
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Parties
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Swindon

Located in Swindon, this cottage is in a rural area and near a water park. Blunsdon Golf Course and Cineworld Swindon - Shaw Ridge are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cricklade Leisure Centre and Swindon and Cricklade Railway. Travelling with kids? Consider Combat Splat, or check out an event or a game at Blunsdon Abbey Stadium. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Cricklade, England

What's nearby

  • Cricklade Leisure Centre - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Paddy's Pawfect Paddock - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 38 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Highclere Castle - 61 min drive - 74.5 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 17 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Strawberry Thief - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Vialottie - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak, South Cerney - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Project Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge At The Lake - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pond House Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Pond House Cottage?

As of 18 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pond House Cottage on 31 Aug 2026 start from AU$229, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Pond House Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pond House Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pond House Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pond House Cottage located?

This family-friendly Swindon cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Paddy's Pawfect Paddock, Cricklade Leisure Centre and Thames River. Thames Path is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We Had a wonderful time and enjoyed everY minute.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely cottage which was the perfect location for our Daughters WeddingThe Cottage was very clean and had every thing you neededWould highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at Pondhouse Cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect for myself, husband, daughter, and parents . Perfect, quiet, clean, close to local walking trails, very comfortable. Would stay here again if afforded an opportunity.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2025
Thank you for such a lovely review. It was lovely to meet you and your family. Hope to see you again on your next visit to the Cotswolds.
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10/10 Excellent

Steffi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfull Place to be

Very lovely host
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well equipped house close to Cricklade with an enclosed garden and secure parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2025
Thank you for your review. We are a glad you had a comfortable stay. Hope to see you back to continue the Thames Path.
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10/10 Excellent

natasha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage, all as described. So close to London and then just shortish drives to all the pretty villages. Great dog walks all within a 10 minute drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Thank you for such a lovely review. We are so glad that your enjoyed your stay and hope to see you back. 😁
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10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a beautiful area.

Fantastic cottage and fantastic host. Louise is lovely and so helpful...made our stay so special.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. It’s always a pleasure to welcome you and the family to the cottage. Hope to see you back again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property in great location

We were extremely impressed with the cottage. It had everything we needed and more to make it a very comfortable four night stay with 4 adults, one child and one dog. It was an excellent base for visiting the Cotswolds
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Stay

We enjoyed our stay at pond cottage. Home from Home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
Thank you Angela we are happy you had a good stay. It was lovely to meet you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good visit

pleasant cottage well appointed in a quiet location but handy for the various places of interest in the Cotswolds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hi Leslie, Thank you for being a wonderful guest. We are happy that you had a nice relaxing stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Tranquilty

A really nice, roomy and comfortable cottage with good facilities and a great host. Situated just a short distance from Cricklade and on a direct route to Malmesbury. A great place to use as a base for site seeing and traveling around the Cotswolds.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend

Great base for our visit to the Cotswolds, Host Louise was great, very friendly, and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
It was lovely to meet you and your family. Thank you for your lovely review. 😊
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Louise was a great host and pond cottage was perfect for what we needed. The beds were comfortable which is always a plus. I would stay here again, so would the dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2022
Thank you for such a lovely Review Sophie. We love to hear when guests have had a relaxing time. 😊
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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Heating a bit eratic but very peaceful stay and enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2022
To address the heating query. The heating is on a program thermostat that comes on until the set temperature is reach which is 19 degrees. If the temperature is above 19 degrees the heating will not come on.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helen

Gret location, nice cottage for a base to explore from. Host Louise was lovely, we had a very enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for your review, it was lovely to meet you both. We are so glad you had a nice stay at the cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

Wonderful stay! Everything was as pictured and communication was easy and helpful. Private yard was lovely, kitchen well stocked, comfortable living room and beds. Would definitely recommend! Area attractions within easy reach but the local town also had good cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so glad you had a comfortable stay. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a short stay

This place was perfect for a short break in the area. Louise was on hand to welcome me to the property and tell me about the local area. The cottage is spacious and well equipped with a lovely outdoor area although it was too wet and cold to use it this time. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage in a beautiful setting.

We had a wonderful stay in this lovely cottage. Everything was perfect and Louise, our host, was so friendly and helpful. The cottage was so well equiped which we found unusual as previous cottages that we have stayed in were not so. The location is perfect for exploring the Cotswolds and we are looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting the UK

Great central location for our trip. Don't use Google to find this place. Rely on the owners direction.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joanne t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific stay

We were welcomed by Louise, a very friendly and helpful owner who showed us around. The property has very secure parking. It is spacious, lounge/dining is roomy as is the bedrooms. It has everthing you need, and is well situated for Cotswold touring. Cricklade itself is well worth a visit. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2023
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so glad you had a comfortable stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Cottage is equipped with everything you could ever need.Very clean and comfortable with off road safe parking. Fully enclosed garden which was safe for our small dog. I would definitely recommend a stay here with many surrounding places to visit. Cricklade very old historic town. Our host was friendly and helpful suggesting places to eat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
Thank for such a lovely review! Hope to see you back again 😊
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage

What a find! Pond Cottage is a clean and comfortable cottage. It felt like a home from home and Louise made us feel very welcome. It was a lovely space to come home to each evening, perfect for myself, my husband and his mum. We would not hesitate to visit again or recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
Thank you for such a lovely review. We are so glad you had a nice stay. Hope to see you again at the cottage in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My family didn't want to leave!

The Pond House is lovely! There was plenty of room for my family of five and my 12-year-old loved visiting with the horses. Louise brought us fresh eggs and was a joy to chat with. It was a perfect location for day trips to Bath and Oxford. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home base for Cotswolds

Cricklade has all the essentials for making yourself comfortable in the cottage. Cottage is roomy, clean, and fully equipped. Our hosts were helpful when needed, otherwise invisible. A great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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