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COTSWOLD HISTORIC COTTAGE, WITH LARGE GARDEN

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The Terrace - this cottage is to the right
The Living Area, its huge seventeenth century fireplace, now with log burner.
Living area
Interior
The Mullioned Window Bench - a great place to curl up with a book

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Naunton, England
  • Place, River Windrush
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Naunton Downs Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cheltenham Racecourse
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

First Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

En suite shower and toilet

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

COTSWOLD HISTORIC COTTAGE, WITH LARGE GARDEN

Historic Cotswold stone cottage. Grade II listed, thought to have been built around 1600. This cosy cottage, located in a village in its own hidden valley, is a perfect hideaway. Lots of walks, a fantastic country pub (that serves great food) 2 minutes' walk away. But the centres of Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on the-Water just 3 miles away. Naunton Downs golf course 5 minutes' drive away allows day guest membership. Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm park - great for kids, 10 minutes' drive away. Original beams, working wood log fireplace (and central heating!), windows, even an original floor provides a unique atmosphere. The beds are normally arranged as a super king and two singles, IF YOU NEED A DIFFERENT ARRANGEMENT WE NEED A WEEK'S NOTICE.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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 and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is COTSWOLD HISTORIC COTTAGE, WITH LARGE GARDEN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at COTSWOLD HISTORIC COTTAGE, WITH LARGE GARDEN?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at COTSWOLD HISTORIC COTTAGE, WITH LARGE GARDEN on 20 Apr 2026 start from AU$336, 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 COTSWOLD HISTORIC COTTAGE, WITH LARGE GARDEN?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at COTSWOLD HISTORIC COTTAGE, WITH LARGE GARDEN?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COTSWOLD HISTORIC COTTAGE, WITH LARGE GARDEN?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is COTSWOLD HISTORIC COTTAGE, WITH LARGE GARDEN located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of River Windrush and Naunton Downs Golf Club. Cotswold Farm Park is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, very well equipped and in a fantastic location. The local pub was great and very friendly. We would not hesitate to stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Mark was a great host and the cottage is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If the goal is a quiet retreat, you can’t go wrong with this cottage. It’s away from all the hustle and bussle, beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Delighted that you enjoyed it so much. Yes, it works for us as a wonderful quiet retreat.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is beautiful. It is close to Stow on the Wold and Bourton on the Water. The Black Horse pub is great and a 1 minute walk away. Naunton is quaint and very quiet. We enjoyed everything about our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! The cottage was just lovely. The town is sweet, with great walks along the small river and through the lovely streets. Nice and close to the pub where we found lots of friendly locals who were up for a chat with us Aussies. Marks communication was great. Our only concern when booking was the parking, but this soon proved to be a non-issue with plenty of convenient parking on the street right out the front.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Glad you enjoyed it.. Everyone always worries about the parking - it just doesn't seem to be a problem.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

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

Great stay!

We loved our 2 night stay in Naunton. The house was charming and very comfortable with everything we needed. Mark and Lorraine were very responsive to messages and check in was easy. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Very welcome. Glad it met your expectations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber Y.

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

Lovely stay in the Cotswolds

This was a lovely little place and very clean and tidy. There are stairs so can be tricky if you have large heavy luggage. Excellent facilities and the pub close by had delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Glad it lived up to your expectations. The staircase is the original 1600 one, designed for.smaller people in those days! 😀. We aren't allowed to change them, and its a minor limitation.for the atmosphere.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tari W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met fantastic expectations. Away from the hustle and bustle within the Cotswolds, yet close enough to visit the AONB. Great neighbors and neighborhood. Beds were comfortable. View was charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Great Place

Lovely place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will N.

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

Relaxed getaway spot

Very nice little place and a great village. We loved walking around the area and eating at the pub nearby. Easy check in and check out for this fun old cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

My 80th birthday stay

We had a very nice stay, my family from Denmark really liked the English atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2025
Delighted that you enjoyed it.
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loven our stay and lovend the quiet village of Naunton. Easy check in and accurate representatie of the place.Good ends and sufficient kitchen supplies. The garden not attached directly to the cottage makes it a bit of a walk with glasses and plates etc when you like to eat outside. And passing the neighbours outdoor mess is not a bit dissapointing. Overall a very nice stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor L.

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

Quaint cottage in a great location.

Quaint comfortable, well facilitated. In a good central location in the Cotswolds. Small quiet village with a great pub.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Quirky Cotswold Cottage

Quirky little Cotswolds cottage. Loved it. Garden is 2 doors away, which was interesting. Just added to the funny little local vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2025
Glad you enjoyed it! The reason the garden is 3 metres to one side is that the original Cotswold mappers were decommissioned soldiers from the Napoleonic Wars.. the slight snag was that noone bothered to check if they could read or write! The result is lots of strange Cotswold features like that! Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark d.

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

Stay in the Cotswolds

Very enjoyable stay- the cottage is lovely, well equipped. There’s a great pub a couple of minutes down the road for dinner
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2023
Delighted that you enjoyed it and everything was exactly as you hoped. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Character accommodation in excellent location

The property was spotless on arrival, well equipped and full of nice surprises. The local pub is no more than five minutes away and serves excellent food. Overall a most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2023
Delighted that you enjoyed it so much.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

True Cotswolds experience!

We enjoyed our stay and experiencing true Cotswold living! The cottage is comfortable with deep history. The garden was lovely. It was early spring, so lots of flowers in bloom. The stairway inside is a little narrow (watch your head going up to the third floor!) but the rooms were comfortable and clean. The host, Mark, provides a ton of information about the area and places to see. All around, it was a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl C.

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

All the character to embrace the Cotswold area

Just a storybook area to visit . The host left us many clear instructions and tips to familiarize ourselves to make our visit even more perfect. Fully equipped cottage with a warm and authentic snug.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2025
Glad it met your expectations.
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean with comfy bed. Location was central to sites we visited but next time would rather stay in a bigger village to have more access to restaurants (I couldn’t drink with dinner as I was the driver). Definitely recommend The Cotswolds Guy and the Old Post Office for breakfast which is 10-15 minutes via car. The Black Horse inn Pub is just a few houses down from the cottage but we didn’t eat there. Had drinks but it was virtually empty. Cottage was as described but was surprised to see the main bathroom shower wasn’t available so had to share the small shower upstairs. It worked out but would have been nice to know in advance or be offered some sort of concession. All that said, aside from larger village vibe, I would recommend 3 Sunny Cottages.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
Sorry about the shower, the problem developed last-minute, before we could get a plumber to sort it out. Mark.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan H.

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

Lovely Break

A great place to stay in a very friendly village. The local pub the Black horse serves beautiful food and we highly recommend it. The cottage itself offered everything we needed and was Clean, warm and well appointed,. We would recommend it to anyone looking to stay in the area. We would certainly return again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2023
Glad you enjoyed it. Always welcome back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon D.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break

The property was lovely with lots of little extras, which made us feel welcome. Practical layout for four adults, although another higher armchair instead of the little chair would have been great. The garden was delightful and added to our stay. Better directions to find the property, which was set back, would have saved us 30 mins after a long drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
I am glad you enjoyed it, but your observations on direction are surprising. I supply a detailed map, GPS coordinated and What Three Words information as well as an interactive map link. Not quite sure what else I could do! Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

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

Lovely quaint little cottage,great location, people very friendly in the village.

Only one very small criticism, if you are trying to cook a roast dinner eg:- Christmas lunch, there was only one small roasting tin, not really big enough for the turkey and all the trimmings. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back in the near future.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Well if that is the worst criticism all is good! :) If you book again for Christmas I promise to get a bigger roasting tin! Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandi s.

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

Treasure

Truly get the feeling of whats its like living in a small cotwolds village. Very comfortable! Mark, you do need a new can opener. Thanks for a wonderful experience
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2023
Delighted that you enjoyed it so much.. the can opener will be replaced! :). Mark
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

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

Quiet Cotswolds village

We spent a month in Naunton which is a lovely small village with a very friendly, handy pub just along from the cottage, and perfect for anyone wanting to be off the beaten track - less than 15 minute drive to either Stow or Bourton. The cottage was quite comfortable although we would have appreciated a maintenance check beforehand as we did encounter a few issues, and, for such a long stay, we would have expected some spare linens or housekeeping coming to change sheets. The garden is quite separate from the house and there is no off-street parking.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2023
We had offered fresh laundry and cleaning services, bothe of which were turned down as the guest 'wished to do everything themselves ' and the only 'maintenance' issues were due to unfamiliarity with the machines. But delighted that it didn't spoil their stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

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

Nice stay with good location

It was a little difficult to find the home and the parking on the street can be challenging There were 3 of us with associated luggage We were in Europe for 2 months so did have large bags The home was very well appointed The kitchen area was very nice basic cooking oil/spices etc There is no grocer in town so make sure you bring food The pub was about 1/2 block away and had good food and a nice outside area This was a good home base to tour the Cotswolds I especially recommend a tour of Sudeley Castle the last home and burial site of Queen Catherine Parr The stairs are very step and curved but our granddaughter had no issues climbing to the 3rd floor I would definitely recommend this home
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Seems you were unlucky with the parking, there is normally never a problem. I provide a map and exact GPS coordinates to ease to help guests find the cottage. Glad you enjoyed your stay overall.

About the host

Hosted by Mark Fox

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When my kids were small we got fed up of low quality self catering that seemed to cost the earth. So we bought our own place in 2000 and have been expanding ever since - a lot of our guests visit again and again. We still regularly stay in all our places to be sure that they are good enough for us to enjoy, not just rentals.

Why they chose this property

This cottage is a cliche of an English country cottage. Everything about it is exactly what you would expect starting with the atmosphere of the big fireplace and deep windows. But it is also the lovely garden and gorgeous views that make it special... not to mention the great pub just a couple of minutes' walk away!

What makes this property unique

Many small cottages have a "cottage garden" - small. This one has a huge garden for kids to play in, or enjoy the terrace for meals (outdoor table and chairs provided) and use the brick Barb-B-Q with a proper chimney. All the beams and the stone ground floor is original from 1600. This cottage hasn't been over-restored, All modern conveniences have been built into what is there, nothing original has been ripped out.

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