Ivy Cottage - Charming 18th Century Detached Cottage in Cotswold's area, UK
Situated in the charming Cotswolds village of Bredon’s Norton, designated an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’, this delightful 18th Century detached cottage is close to major road links (M5, M4, M40) and is an extremely popular location for groups or families travelling from differing locations. Four miles to Tewkesbury with excellent shopping facilities, supermarkets, banks, post office, coffee shops and restaurants.
Property manager
Richard Campbell Connolly
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Contact owner - additional fee required
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Not able to accommodate parties
No hot tubs, pools, paddling pools due to health and safety
No noise after 10.30 pm re neighbouring properties
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
Note from host: Family/group gatherings ok - no large gatherings
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Tewkesbury
Located in Tewkesbury, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tiddesley Wood Nature Reserve and Malvern Hills, while Roses Theatre and Tewkesbury Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider John Moore Countryside Museum, or check out an event or a game at Cheltenham Racecourse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bredon's Norton, Gloucestershire
What's nearby
Showborough House Sculpture Garden - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
Tewkesbury Abbey - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
Croome Park - 15 min drive - 17.5 km
Cheltenham Racecourse - 16 min drive - 17.5 km
Sudeley Castle - 21 min drive - 23.6 km
Getting around
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Station - 10 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
Strensham Northbound Motorway Services - 15 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 15 min drive
Wild Bean Café - 13 min drive
Teddington Hands - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Ivy Cottage - Charming 18th Century Detached Cottage in Cotswold's area, UK pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Ivy Cottage - Charming 18th Century Detached Cottage in Cotswold's area, UK?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ivy Cottage - Charming 18th Century Detached Cottage in Cotswold's area, UK?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Ivy Cottage - Charming 18th Century Detached Cottage in Cotswold's area, UK located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Roses Theatre, John Moore Countryside Museum, and Tiddesley Wood Nature Reserve. Tewkesbury Museum and Tewkesbury Abbey are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
After many years apart we finally got together for a meet up – what a weekend! Fun, food and wine was the theme ;-)
The cottage was a lovely, quirky place to host our reunion and Richard and Jan were both very helpful and friendly.
Sue S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
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Our party of nine spent Xmas at Ivy Cottage. We had a wonderful time - it was cosy and charming. There was a log burner in the dining room which we enjoyed using. Jan and Richard, the owners, had decorated a tree and made the cottage very pretty, with a thoughtful welcome box of Xmas goodies.
They were quick to respond to any queries I had prior to our trip and also over Xmas.
Just had a wonderful stay at Ivy cottage. Perfect for groups and families. The village is close by to amenities and lots of trails to walk down. I would definitely recommend to others and stay there again.
Had a lovely time in this quaint cottage. Accommodation for the 7 of us (4 adults and 3 children) more than sufficiently spacious. Well-equipped kitchen made meal prep straightforward.
It's set in a smallish village, with easy access to nearby towns and walks that challenged our younger city-dwellers.
Only thing I'd add is some wifi access, not that we didn't manage perfectly without it.
Excellent communication with Richard and Jan, they were so helpful and accommodating.
A really lovely old cottage, well equipped and so relaxing. Perfect location for exploring.
Prior to our stay Jan was very quick to answer any questions we had. Helped me find someone to make and deliver a birthday cake for my grandson. Ivy Cottage is a beautiful home that all of us loved staying in and our age range was quite wide ( 4 yrs to 60).
Jayne G.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019
6/10 Okay
Chris N., Milton Keynes
17 May 2019
birthday weekend
A good base for our family get together. A pleasant change to have a gas cooker in a holiday cottage.
Chris N.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
ROCIO R.
20 Apr 2019
A getaway trip in the heart of Cotswolds with children.
The cottage is very cozy, the rooms are spacious, two bathrooms quite new, a small but correct kitchen, a very capable dining room and a small lounge. Every thing was clean. The garden very preserved, super nice. Space for 2-4 cars. Richard and Jan very attentive and kind.
ROCIO R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Leslie B.
15 Apr 2019
Wonderful setting
A lovely home in a beautiful setting - ideal for venturing into the Cotswolds
Leslie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Brenda S.
15 Apr 2019
April weekend at Ivy Cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at Ivy Cottage. The only regret was that it was too short, but we hope to visit again sometime in the future. It was a real home-from-home with plenty of space for 9 of us, and the most beautiful garden which caught the sun all day. Richard popped in to see us the day after we arrived & immediately sorted out a small problem that had arisen. A very friendly & charming host, matched by his lovely cottage. We had lived in Winchcombe throughout the 70s, but had never visited Bredon's Norton before & we had missed a gem of a place.
Highly recommended all round.
Brenda S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
8/10 Good
Richard S.
25 Mar 2019
Ivy Cottage
Charming house in a lovely spot. The kitchen is rather small so think carefully if planning any ambitious cookery.
Richard S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
8/10 Good
Catherine A.
27 Sept 2018
Beautiful house in very quiet village
The house was lovely and very comfy. It's situated in a very quiet village. There isn't a village shop or a pub but the next village of Bredon is only a mile or 2 away. We had a great stay at Ivy Cottage.
Catherine A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Fiona M.
7 Jan 2018
Lovely 5 days (including New Year's Eve)
Spacious and warm home with access to some lovely walks. The owner is friendly and helpful. With 11 of us sharing two bathrooms (one with the only access to a bedroom) a bit of forward planning was required (!) but it was manageable thanks to a combi boiler giving hot water at all times. Hope to return sometime in a different season.
Fiona M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Rachel H., Uk
30 Aug 2017
Lovely cottage in beautiful location
The house was very charming and the right size for 9-10 people. It has a lovely garden which was where we spent most of our time. The owners were really friendly and helpful in providing information on the surrounding areas and useful recommendations. Would definitely visit again!
Rachel H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Sean M.
17 Mar 2017
Absolutely fantastic
Couldnt fault the house. Very clean and warm and the hosts are extremely helpful and accommodating. Planning our next trip already!. Our entire group were delighted with their stay.
Sean M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Richard L.
20 July 2016
Lovely house and garden in charming village
We had a great time at Ivy Cottage for a family get together. The house had everything we needed. The garden was particularly pleasant for a BBQ or "just chilling". The local village was very friendly with some amazing old houses, and a real farm shop which made and sold the best bacon we have ever had. The walks up the nearby hill gave beautiful views. One night we took advantage of the delivered 3 course meal by Jennie, which was superb. Richard and Jan were very helpful with information before the visit and popped in to say hello, then left us to it. Further afield the countryside and villages were also very beautiful
Richard L.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Margaret C.
8 July 2015
Family get together
Ivy Cottage suited a family get-together perfectly, enclosed garden to corral small children and dog. House had everything we needed and layout suited all of us, lovely walks in a peaceful setting. Suberb!
Margaret C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Helen B.
30 May 2015
Perfect cottage for a great weekend
We stayed at Ivy Cottage for a weekend get together with a group of friends and it was the perfect place. The cottage is beautifully presented, very comfy beds and a great shower. Lovely communal spaces including a dining table that easily seated 10 adults. We enjoyed the outside space and some really nice walks around the local area to local pubs and the cricket club. Plenty of parking for us all as well. Overall a great place and would definitely recommend.