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Exterior
Living area
Outdoor dining
Dining
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham, ENG
  • Place, Cotswold Motoring Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bourton Model Railway Exhibition
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Model Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Cotswold Cottage

Set in one of the most picturesque and romantic Cotswold villages, this stylish and luxurious cottage is nestled in the heart of the village with stunning scenery, a beautiful river, lovely walks and a terrific pub with great food!

The entrance to Pound Cottage is through a lobby/storm porch (for your coats and boots).

The Living Room full of sophisticated charm with a designer sofa, three stylish armchairs, wood burning fire, flatscreen TV with Freeview TV and DVD player.

Overlooking the garden, the country-style/ state-of-the-art kitchen has everything you need from dishwasher to Nespresso machine! Bi-fold glass doors open out onto the patio, creating the perfect indoor/outdoor experience for entertaining on those delightful summer evenings.

On the first floor, the Master Bedroom is tastefully decorated and has charming views. It provides a double bed and an en-suite bathroom with a large walk-in shower.

The second bedroom is another double with an en-suite and has stunning views across the River Eye.

The top floor bedroom is quite simply stunning - it offers a double bed, captivating views and a sophisticated marble bathroom with a luxury waterfall rain-shower and claw footed bath.

The cottage garden is simply charming, very private and quintessentially Cotswold.

There is plenty of space for entertaining whilst enjoying the idyllic surroundings.

Please be aware, there is only 1 car parking spot reserved for our cottage. If you plan on taking multiple vehicles, we suggest car pooling or there is additional parking on the adjacent street next to the church.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cheltenham

Cheltenham is home to this cottage. Naunton Downs Golf Club and Chipping Norton Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bourton Leisure Centre and The Model Village. Birdland Park and Gardens and Dragonfly Maze are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching.
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Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham, ENG

What's nearby

  • Bourton Leisure Centre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • River Windrush - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bourton Model Railway Exhibition - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Model Village - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 17 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Willow - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Box Bush - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chestnut Tree - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cotswold Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Cotswold Cottage?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Cotswold Cottage on 16 May 2026 start from AU$590, 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 Beautiful Cotswold Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cotswold Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cotswold Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cotswold Cottage located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bourton Leisure Centre, Old Mill and River Windrush. Bourton Model Railway Exhibition and Cotswold Motoring Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 40 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in amazing Lower Slaughter. Room sizes are great with especially sizy top bedroom. Beautiful outside seating area too where you can have a meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage in Lower Slaughter. We had high tea at the Slaughter Manor, and walked the public trails. Host Alex was very good at communicating and even offered to mail back my AirPods I left behind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippa S.

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

Great stay

Lovely cottage perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Family P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic location in Lower Slaughter. The perfect place to experience the heart of the Cotswolds with Kiwi friends. Walking from the door. A well equipped kitchen. Pleasant outdoor space to sit in the evening. Communication with our host gave us all the information we needed. Plenty of hot water. Lovely en suites. Definitely recommend!Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
The location was fabulous ! You couldn’t ask for better. Gorgeous little village opposite a fabulous pub with loads of lovely surrounding dog walks. We had a great time which is why I gave 4 stars but I would only give the property 3 stars.The pictures are very deceiving, in fact I don’t think the lounge has any of the furniture in the picture at all. The replacement sofa is rigid and uncomfortable and the general condition of the property is very tired. Dirty walls, pealing paint and wall paper, stained carpets to name a few. The 3 beds are standard doubles so very small and the mattresses low quality. The bedding is clean but dated and over used. The top bedroom is hazardous with so many low beams. You have to get in and out the bed at the base or you’d hit your head. I did several times and I’m 5ft 4. I have a huge egg on my head ! The garden is nice but a lot smaller than it looks in pictures. The kitchen is great and very well kitted out with everything you need! If you have children and don’t want the stress of a perfect residence to keep immaculate it’s perfect. Quaint little cottage in need of some TLC !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Christine B.

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

Perfect location near to lovely places to visit

Beautiful spacious house in lovely area. Nice walks and plenty of places nearby to visit. A couple of niggles, the back doors are very difficult to open and close. The photos are a bit misleading and are out of date and don’t show an up to date condition of the property. Needs some TLC in our opinion but that didn’t spoil our break
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

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

Fabulous Cotswold cottage

Great house, in a great location. Perfectly situated for wandering the Cotswolds. Communication with host exactly as you need it. Cottage stocked with good variety of basics - washing up liquid, tea towels, dishwasher & washing machine tablets, toilet rolls etc and to top it off a nice bottle of fizz in the fridge! Absolutely perfect for a family and their dog 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Julia c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

12 day holiday in Cotswolds

Everything was as expected and lovely. The furnishings and rug are tired, mattresses not great but passable. Way too many chachkes, in my opinion, but others might like that sort of thing. Overall we had a great time. The kitchen is well fitted and the back garden is really nice. Lots of tourists but that’s what we are!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

George M.

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

The Blenheim Group

Overall very favourable,lovelly cootage in a lovelly location would definitely stay again. Minor things to look at...bedroom sinks slow to empty,toilet seat in one of 1st floor bedrooms loose.Microwave would be good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Short, cold break

The property is perfectly placed but perhaps unluckily when we were there it was a cold snap and the heating broke. It took three of our four days to fix, and we were FREEZING. Less unluckily, the pictures on the website are very old, and the inside of the property is not quite as it's depicted. A shame as Lower Slaughter is beautiful, but I can't see any excuse for the outdated images.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good

Had a really nice time staying at the cottage with our friends to celebrate my birthday. I cant say there was anything wrong with the property, I just feel that the photographs are not a true reflection on the actual rooms. Some of the furnishings are different or not even there and what is there some are a bit tired or dirty. Considering the house sleeps 6 people there was not enough seating in the lounge for us all. These issues did not spoil our stay in this beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Charming Cottage…Lower Slaughter

This cottage is located in a charming picturesque village, it’s like walking into a fairytale! The cottage has a nice updated kitchen and beautiful backyard. Note, there are a lot of circular stairs that you must use to access all of the bedrooms…my 80 year old parents did well, but for anyone older with disabilities this could be an issue. Also a challenge for bringing luggage into the bedrooms. The cottage could use some updates…carpet is stained in several places and the middle bath sink is cracked, also the toilet seat is a bit of a slip and slide! Showers are nice size in 2 of the bedrooms. Very clean, cute sitting room and great breakfast area. For Fall/Winter months it would be ideal to provide detailed instructions on how to use the thermostat, as in the evenings the cottage felt damp and cold. Overall a great English Cottage experience! Lovely Inn located in the village…great pub and restaurant!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Fabulous cottage in picturesque village!

Pictures do not do Lower Slaughter justice. It's even more adorable than it looks! We took many walks around the village and on the footpaths. Our favorite day was walking to Upper Slaughter for afternoon tea at Lords of the Manor, which was excellent. Early morning and evening were the best times for walking the village, because daytime lookie loos were gone. Disappointingly, the Old Mill store was closed during our visit. The cottage was the best of both worlds - a classic old, charming, cozy cottage but with a modern kitchen. Furniture was comfy including the mattresses. We played Scrabble and read in the living room, comfortable and relaxing. The garden could use a little tending but was lovely nonetheless to sit outside with privacy in the fresh air and sunshine. The mattresses were comfortable, and there were plenty of places to store clothes etc. This is truly a darling, darling cottage. Alex the property manager was very nice, easily accessible, and helpful both before and during our stay. Good man and nice fellow. My only suggestion is to deep clean stains on carpets and upholstery, to recover from normal use and pet accidents. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS AREA AND THIS COTTAGE!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kay W.

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

Cheeky midweek stay

Not the easiest to locate as the nameplate was obscured by foliage, but once we found the cottage, we were instantly charmed, think ‘The Holiday’. The property description was more or less accurate with a decent kitchen. It was clean enough and the bedding was fresh. Lots of good white towels. However, the cottage could do with a little maintenance, the patio doors were difficult to open and close, no microwave, no workable shaving mirror in top floor wet room, the top floor sink wasn’t draining and the sink in the master on the first floor was cracked. The windows upstairs needed a good clean too so the stunning views can be seen. All these points are easily fixed and they didn’t stop us enjoying our short stay. Lovely secure garden for our furry boy too. Cottage is superbly situated for walks and short rides to neighbouring villages. All very quaint. The pub opposite was excellent but pricey, however, the bar tender (lovely helpful chap) was telling guests the price first, so I assume they’ve had a few complaints?? -an Aperol and all spirits were £16 - we sampled the sharing platter and the croquettes and these were scrumptious. Would we return? Yes!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Great family getaway

Had a lovely stay with my boyfriend and 3 daughters they loved it my favourite part of the Cotswolds All facilities were great apart from no microwave But we would all stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

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

Very nice property in a lovely little village

Fantastic house with all you could need set in a beautifully quant village. Ideal location with ability to travel to nearby desired locations in the Cotswold’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Amazingly Clean and Peaceful Cottage

The property looks just like the pictures. It's beautiful inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great two days in the Cotswolds!

Only negative was how difficult it was to find - we ended up in the wrong Slaughter (our fault), but when we found the right Slaughter the name plate on the wall was covered by ivy and therefore we only found the house due to the help of a local. However, the property manager answered our call, though he was unable to help direct us to the house, and once we did arrive, the house was perfect for us! Great attic bathroom, though we all bumped our heads a few times on the sloped ceiling. Very well stocked, updated kitchen. A bit confusing and very slow washer and dryer, so don't count on doing lots of laundry there, but a beautiful setting, comfortable beds, and awesome water pressure in the showers. We'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Relaxing

Ideal for exploring the Cotswolds. Plenty of walks from the village.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rachel D.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Misleading description & photographs

We arrived at Pound Cottage at around 5pm on a Sunday evening after a very long drive from the Lake District where we had just held our wedding in a wonderful hotel over the weekend. Sadly we were very disappointed with what we found. The cottage had a lingering smell of greasy food, it was cold and not at all as the photographs and the description on the listing suggested. On further inspection we found the fixtures and fittings were not 'luxurious' at all, in fact they were very shabby and dirty. The living room furniture is completely different, indeed the large, plush velvet sofa shown in the photos has been replaced with a tiny and very badly stained one, so much so we didn't even want to sit on it. The bedrooms are very sparsely furnished and the bedding and towels have seen better days. The wardrobes were very old and rickety with an interesting assortment of hangers! The overall cleanliness of the place left a lot to be desired. I could go on but I think the reader will get the picture. We left at 6.30pm, we didn't want to spend another minute there so we drove another 2+ hours home to Cheshire. The following morning I informed Alex the Property Manager that we had chosen not to stay as we were so disappointed with what we found. He was nonplussed, but then he had just made quite a lot of money for absolutely nothing so there you go. There are plenty of cottages to rent in the area, I only wish we had gone with one of the others. Please don't let yourself be mislead by this listing and choose another.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgina P.

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

Excellent

This is a lovely property in a great location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Beautiful location

A great cottage in a very pretty village giving easy access to the Cotswolds.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniela C.

Quaint Cotswold Cottage

The cottage itself was very cute and quaint as was the surrounding area. It must be noted that this is a very touristy area and the cottage had the feeling of being rented out a lot and could use a little freshening up inside. The beds and pillows were also a little uncomfortable. The kitchen was very nice and the garden was lovely. One thing to be aware of is that the area is pretty remote, and there is not much within walking distance other then a hotel. No restaurants or local stores to get milk, everything was a 15 - 20 minute drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vikki B.

Pretty cottage in idyllic village

Lovely high standard cottage with everything we needed for a family of four and a dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

charlotte V.

cosy and charming place

We very much enjoyed staying at Pound cottage! The house was clean and comfortable. Communication was quick and friendly. The location is ideal for visiting the Cotswolds. Thank you for a wonderful stay! Charlotte and co.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Alex Cowan

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Hi there, my name is Alex and I'm an easy going, sociable guy who enjoys working but loves visiting our home in the Cotswolds for a relaxing break.

Lower Slaughter is very special as is our cottage, we invite you to come and stay in our home where you are guaranteed a warm welcome. I will do my very best to ensure your stay is a memorable and happy one.

Why they chose this property

Quintessentially Cotswold, Pound Cottage is nestled within one of the United Kingdom’s most premiere villages and is the perfect place for your stay.

With a myriad of character features that one would expect from a 200 year-old Cotswold cottage, infused with a contemporary feel, the cottage oozes a charm and sense of luxury.

It provides all the comforts you would expect from a boutique hotel but with the advantage of a whole house to share and enjoy.

Whether you’re curled up on the sofa with a glass of wine in front of the fire, soaking in the marble bathroom after a long walk or cooking in the contemporary kitchen, the cottage offers unparalleled comfort and style with ample accommodation for 6 guests.

With 3 double bedrooms all with en-suite, the cottage is the perfect space to enjoy your stay in the Cotswolds.

What makes this property unique

Nestled in the centre of Lower Slaughter, a few steps from the enchanting River Eye, it's no surprise that this beautiful village is visited by travellers from across the globe.

The walks are sublime; Copse Hill road runs through the village and was voted Britain's most romantic street.


Surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, world-class hotels and a charming village pub, Pound Cottage is positioned in the perfect location.

The beauty of staying at Pound Cottage is that when the visitors have to leave Lower Slaughter at the end of the day, you don't!

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