Entire home

Ardenlea - a cotswold cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Photo gallery for Ardenlea - a cotswold cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

A modern kitchen with a skylight, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden countertop.
A narrow stone staircase with steps leading up to a wooden door, flanked by potted plants and flowers.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A neatly made bed with towels, a wall art of a deer, and a window with curtains.
A stone building with a sloped roof, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained hedge in front.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Spacious, comfortable rooms
    Guests love the top-rated, generously-sized rooms.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cotswold Motoring Museum

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

View in a map
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Place, Cotswold Motoring Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Model Village
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Birdland Park and Gardens
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Exterior detail
Unique & Characterful Jacobean Cottage w/own driveway 2 Min Walk to Village!
Bourton-on-the-Water
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
Unique & Characterful Jacobean Cottage w/own driveway 2 Min Walk to Village!

About the area

Cheltenham

Cheltenham is home to this cottage. Broadway Tower Country Park and River Windrush reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens. Dragonfly Maze and Bourton Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
View more Cottages in CheltenhamOpens in a new window
Map
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bourton Model Railway Exhibition - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bourton Leisure Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Model Village - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 19 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Porch House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Willow - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪New England Coffee House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ardenlea - a cotswold cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ardenlea - a cotswold cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ardenlea - a cotswold cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 5 Jan 2027 start from £466, 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 Ardenlea - a cotswold cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ardenlea - a cotswold cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ardenlea - a cotswold cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Ardenlea - a cotswold cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bourton Model Railway Exhibition, Bourton Leisure Centre and Cotswold Motoring Museum. The Model Village and River Windrush are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Don't hesitate to book

Had a lovely 4 night stay here for a summer break. The property is located a short walk into the village and close to both a grocery store and petrol station. The property itself is cosy clean and modern and we had good instructions on how to access it. Highly recommend a stay here and would definitely come back again. Thank you Nick and Fiona!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay again

Very comfortable and clean would definitely stay again short walk to centre of cotswold
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Stay

Everything was lovely. They even had toys and books for the kids was lovely. Great location to stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Good place to stay in a beautiful vit

Bedroom sizes are reasonable, 5 minute walk to village centre, cleanliness was good, comfortable bright and fully equipped.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Good value accommodation

Ideal, near village, location to save on taking the car in:close to supermarket and restaurants, cafes etc: clean and comfy with good shower and beds. We stayed for 4 nights and would have been quite happy to stay longer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bourton-on-the-Water

A good location, in a quiet culture de sac. The bungalow was smart and well presented, perfect for a short break
From a partner site

8/10 Good

3 night stay at Ardenlea

We had a very enjoyable, and comfortable three night stay at Ardenlea. The property is in a very good location, and central to Bourton on the Water. The property was clean, and located in a very quiet residential area. Would definitely return in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ideal Cottage

The cottage was lovely and the location was ideal. We did have some difficulty communicating with our host. That may have been our fault, it was difficult to tell.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Great for a family of 4

Great for a family of 4. Bright, clean and fully equipped. Nice quiet neighbourhood and 15 minutes walk to town. Co-op is nearby, which is very convenient. Can get to this accommodation quite easily without having to fight through traffic in town centre. If property manager can place a sign stating parking space at the gravel area, that would be useful. We accidentally parked at the wrong spot and luckily neighbours were quite understanding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Super location

Lovely little bungalow, second bedroom very small. My daughter and I felt the bungalow was perfect for 2, it would be tight for 4 adults. Kitchen lovely though table would struggle to sit 4 adults. Lounge comfortable and well provisioned with books and games. Upstairs area was out of bounds which it didn’t say in the listing! Location fabulous, just a 5 minute walk to the gorgeous Bourton on the water and a super base to explore the beautiful Cotswolds from. Some lovely walks on your door step.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home from home

Ardenlea is a lovely bungalow situated on a quiet cul de sac, 5mins walk from the centre of Bourton-on-the-water. The bungalow was exceptionally clean and had everything you need, including washing machine, iron/board, hairdryer etc. The beds were also very comfortable. It felt very homely Communication was also good we recievedquick responses and informationon how to find the bungalow. We would definitely stay again or would recommend as Adenlea is situated in the perfectly for visiting other areas of interest in the Cotswolds.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

It was a nice, clean and comfortable place. My guests enjoyed their stay. I would recommend it to others.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable stay

A comfortable stay and ideal location for easy access to Bourton. The house is well kept to a good standard. The only drawback is the lack of a dishwasher - which most people would expect in a home let.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good 👍

Excellent is there anything other than a clothes horse that can be put in place to dry washing in case of accidents.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

house very small. really only suitable for three people. Needs updating.

The house was quite small. The house appeared to have not been let this year and when entering was a bit smelly probable due to the shower U-bend drying out. Apart from underfloor periodic heating there is no other heating in the bathroom very necessary in March/April. Water from the basin taps needed constant mopping up. The kitchen was worse. The kitchen lacked basic cleaning materials. EG bleach, kitchen foil Kitchen paper rolls, only two toilet rolls in total for the week! There was no washing-up powder etc for the washing machine and no place to dry clothes. Cloths-horse? The boiler is situated in the large bedroom wardrobe and was noisy at night and reduced the space in the wardrobe! not enough room for two grown ups. Similarly in the small bedroom the wardrobe was not big enough to contain two peoples clothes. There is only about a foot between the double bed and the walls two kids maybe two adults very "iffy" In my view the owners of this property need to live in it themselves for a week and discover the many irritating issues that a customer would or might find. Would I recommend this place : not in it's present layout etc.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect size for two people .... well furnished .... clean .... functional and warm.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Loved it

Spacious and clean Kitchen has all the essentials Comfortable bed Clean linen Soft towels Good location
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overall excellent

It is advertised as 2 double bedrooms, however I would dispute that the second double bed is actually a double bed. There is very limited space to move around it, but thankfully the upstairs area provided extra space to "dress and move around". Maybe the area upstairs could be utilised better as a dressing area. All that said, it was a great location, spotless, and would definitely return. Thank you for the bottle of prosecco, it was a lovely added touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback