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A stone house with a small patio, a wooden fence, and a garden.
A stone building with a wooden fence, a chimney, and a garden with flowers.
Dining
A staircase with decorative floral patterns, a living room with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with a vase of flowers, and a sofa with patterned cushions.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1152 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
  • Place, Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Belas Knap
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Sudeley Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪80 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cheltenham

This cottage places you within a leisurely stroll of St Peter's Church Winchcombe and Belas Knap. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • St Peter's Church Winchcombe - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Belas Knap - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sudeley Castle - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 15 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Toddington Railway Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The King's Head - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage - River Cottage

River Cottage is a quintessential country Cotswold cottage which sleeps four guests, in two well-appointed bedrooms, with two bathrooms. On the ground floor you have a stylish open plan kitchen/dining room with access out to the pretty south facing garden, boasting ample outdoor seating which can be enjoyed all year round. The cottage offers a cosy sitting room featuring comfy seating with a wood burning stove and the two characterful bedrooms boast original beams and wooden floors. River Cottage is a dog friendly holiday home, suitable for one medium sized dog, and is a mere ten minute walk from Winchcombe, home to an array of local shops and eateries for you to enjoy.

Accommodation
This two bedroom holiday cottage on the outskirts of Winchcombe is perfectly suited for those looking to get together with family and friends or as a romantic getaway, ideal for exploring the local countryside and eateries. The Cotswold accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting room
Exposed stone walls, wood burner, Smart TV (account holders only), four-seater sofa, two armchairs and selection of board games and books

Kitchen/dining room
Access to the rear garden, electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, Lakeland coffee machine (3 in 1 espresso), kettle, toaster and four-seater dining table

Utility room
Washing machine/tumble dryer, iron and ironing board

Shower room
Shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

First Floor

Primary bedroom (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair, dressing table, mirror and hairdryer

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair, dressing table, mirror and hairdryer

Family bathroom
Bath with overhead shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Outside
Fully enclosed garden with small lawn area, flower garden, flower borders, outdoor seating, parasol (summer only) and charcoal BBQ (available from April to October)

The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 4 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 2 additional infants (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided (duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic)
Off street parking is available for 2 cars in front of the property with additional parking close by
Travel cots and highchairs are not provided, so guests will need to bring these with them
1 medium sized dog is welcome for an additional £40 per booking. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
Free WiFi (Download speed 27.5 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception varies depending on provider
Smart TV (guests to use their own login details)
Enclosed garden
Charcoal BBQ, April to October only (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove from October to April only
Please be aware there are steep stairs to the first floor and steep external steps to the back garden
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property

Things to Note...
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00
River Cottage has a lovely garden for guests to enjoy and it is important to the owners that guests are courteous and considerate towards the neighbouring properties. We politely request that guests do not disturb the neighbours and that loud music is not played outside after 21:00
Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,152 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

648599

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Cheltenham, a short 14-minute walk from Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum and also 13 minutes on foot from Belas Knap. You'll also find Sudeley Castle and Prescott Speed Hill Climb within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage - River Cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage - River Cottage a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Does Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage - River Cottage have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage - River Cottage have connecting rooms available?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Oxford (OXF), which is about 29.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage - River Cottage?

No, you won't find cottage with balconies at Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage - River Cottage.

Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage - River Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely short break

The ease of booking and all the information needed to get to property and get in to the cottage was very helpful. Lovely cosy cottage with everything we needed the beds were really comfortable too had a lovely time .we walked into the village a few times to eat The museum was very interesting lots of information about what the locals got up too
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for out stay. It was clean, spacious & in a lovely quiet location. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Beautiful cottage

Cottage had everything we needed. Lovely decor and very spacious. Located short walk into Winchcombe
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

River cottage

Lovely house in the perfect location for exploring the beautiful Cotswolds. House has everything’ you need for your stay , beds & bedding really comfortable & downstairs shower was fab. Would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Murray C.

A delightful cottage

River Cottage was such a lovely home to stay in, charmingly renovated and well appointed. The area is beautiful and we loved being able to walk into Winchcombe . We would love to stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Winter Stay

We had a wonderful 4 night stay in this lovely cottage and found it to be very clean and comfortable. Everything we needed was there and it felt like a home away from home. The Property Manger was very proactive, friendly and assisted with any queries we had. The garden was fully enclosed which was perfect for our dog. We would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

On the Cotswolds Way

We stayed here for the second time whilst doing the Cotswolds Way, it is within 100m of the route. As previously it was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Perfect for our needs.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Cotswold dream

Having lived in Winchcombe and grown up there myself and my mum come every year from south coast to get our Cotswold fix. This cottage was perfect location, short walk into Winchcombe and a great base for the surrounding walks in the countryside. Was a very typical Cotswold stone cottage but a beautiful functional open space inside, every detail was considered. Appreciated the separate utility entrance, perfect for muddy dog cleaning. Very cosy and comfortable. Everything we needed. We had the best 5 days!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lesley M.

Beautiful cottage in lovely Winchcombe

The accommodation was stylish and immaculately furnished. Garden lovely also. Very quiet but just a short walk into Winchcombe. Really lovely - highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Cottage is a comfortable, bright and warm place where to spend a nice time in family. It has all necessary to rest enjoying multiple well-thought-out details. Its located in a beautiful place and near many cozy villages in the heart of an amazing area of England. We spent wonderful days! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

A comfortable base for walking the Cotswolds Way

A warm and very comfortable cottage. Very well equipped, great location for walks straight from the door. Super comfy beds, lashings of hot water and very peaceful. We hope to return. No welcome pack on arrival which we usually find is the norm in holiday cottages but otherwise a wonderful stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

alison p.

Lovely cottage

Had a great time staying at river cottage. Everything provided. Garden was beautiful,very bee friendly. Beds comfortable and great downstairs shower. Always looks for property with 2 loos . Very quiet area would visit again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything you could ask for and more!

The cottage location was a superb base for exploring the Cotswolds with Winchcombe itself a lovely village to walk through and explore. The cottage had the comfiest set-up and had the most amenities we've experienced on a self-catering staycation. Laura was also lovely too and on-hand if we needed anything further. Everything was clean and fresh. Plenty of food/grocery delivery options too which was a bonus for maximising time spent relaxing during our stay. Will 100% be returning.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful cottage

A beautiful cottage, very well equipped and comfortable. Great location especially for Sudeley Castle but also for sightseeing the wonderful area. The Heritage Railway between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway stops in Winchcombe too. Mind the steeps stairs! Some leaflets about the area and local attractions would be a welcome addition. Thank you for a lovely stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An enjoyable stay

We had a very pleasant few days at River Cottage which is a beautifully renovated cottage. It was immaculately clean and well furnished. The showers both worked well. Although the information about the cottage referred to some steep stairs to the first floor they are very steep but also narrow in tread and width - not easy with a case. Overall this did not prevent us having a good time but might be difficult for some. It is expensive for what it is in my view.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andy & Bethan C.

Excellent cottage in beautiful Cotswold village

River Cottage is a fantastic place to stay. It's clean and fairly well equipped, seeming to have been modernised fairly recently. A few things worth noting: - whilst nominally parking for 2 cars, when we did have 2 cars there, the neighbours complained to the property owner! Probably more realistic to say that there's space for just one car - it is a little over half a mile walk to the shops / pubs, and almost a mile to the Co-op (main food shop in town) - if you're walking the Cotswold Way, it couldn't be much closer (~100m off the path)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

Perfect weekend break

Absolutely loved River Cottage. The correspondence we received before our visit was excellent and very informative. You have your own portal to use which has great information about the cottage and local area. The cottage itself is amazing with plenty of space, lovely secure garden and everything that you need for a relaxing stay. The bed was extremely comfortable with plump pillows and a nice large bathroom. Just a short 5 min walk takes you into the centre of Winchcombe with a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. We can recommend the Corner Cupboard Pub, The Old Bakery and the Tipsy Egg. Very good food and service. We cannot wait to return and see more of the surrounding areas and enjoy relaxing in such a beautiful cottage.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent no complaints at all

Having stayed at many cottages throughout the country I can say with confidence this was a stunning cottage with the small details really appreciated. It was very clean and it goes without saying it was very comfortable throughout. We found we used every space with ease and moved around with comfort. We also enjoyed the pub that was recommended in the feedback book left in the cottage, which I cannot remember the name of now but I pretty much had the best pie there that I have ever had. And I love a pie. Thanks to the host too who was brilliant and very accommodating. The only issue I have is with the Stay Cotswold website. It is not the easiest to use and a bit faffy. However, this would not put me off as the quality of cottages is clearly high.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Attention to detail

Unfortunate bits.. We enjoyed our stay,however the house didn’t feel unclean , just not fresh. However the following where unfortunate … Clothes left in both bedrooms Unemptied open bin in small bedroom, which I needed to empty as it was full of used panty liners, which is really not good !! Clumps of dog hair over the kitchen floor, we had no dog ! Didn’t want to walk on grass as it was so long , didn’t know what you would step in , so we didn’t use the garden . Very stale smell on sofa , needed freshening . However , we had all we needed and great location .