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Grade II* listed holiday home with off-street parking and an open-plan garden - Middle Gable

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A traditional stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with various shrubs and a lawn.
A four-poster bed with a wooden canopy, a wooden desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A stone patio with metal chairs and a table, surrounded by various plants and a stone wall.
A traditional living room with a fireplace, a sofa set, and a red rug.
A living room with two white sofas, a red rug, and wooden beams on the ceiling.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cotswold Motoring Museum

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Place, Cotswold Motoring Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Model Village
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Birdland Park and Gardens
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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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 in the mood for shopping can visit The Burford Garden Company and Diddly Squat Farm Shop. The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bourton Model Railway Exhibition - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Model Village - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dragonfly Maze - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 17 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Porch House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Kingsbridge Inn - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grade II* listed holiday home with off-street parking and an open-plan garden - Middle Gable pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grade II* listed holiday home with off-street parking and an open-plan garden - Middle Gable?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grade II* listed holiday home with off-street parking and an open-plan garden - Middle Gable?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grade II* listed holiday home with off-street parking and an open-plan garden - Middle Gable?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grade II* listed holiday home with off-street parking and an open-plan garden - Middle Gable located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is steps away from River Windrush and Cotswold Motoring Museum. Bourton Model Railway Exhibition and The Model Village are also within 10 minutes.

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 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful historic home. Charming quirks, fabulous kitchen and baths, awesome fireplace (it can get chilly) and fantastic location - walk to everything you might need.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2026
Thank you for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely, but room temperature could have been several degrees warmer.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thank you Kathryn for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing place to stay for easy walking access to Bourton! Love the historical feel of the property and there is loads of space. The main bed is quite comfortable and really big. The stairs were also easy to navigate. Do be sure to check your spam folder for communication as we couldn't find it until the last minute, luckily the host was quite gracious. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Thank you Patrick for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice 70th birthday treat

Excellent location , 2 minute walk to the high street, lovely house. Plenty to do in the area. Owner helpful. Easy to book .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely location

The Middle Gable at Bourton on the Water is a one of a kind experience as your accomodations were built in the 1600's. The home is charming. The town is absolutely lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you for your review. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation

It truly gives you the feel of stepping back in time and having a Cotswold experience to remember for a long time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2024
Thank you Dallas for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

So Wonderful!

A beautiful and historic home in a wonderful Cotswold location. We could not have been more pleased with Middle Gable! And the owner was very responsive and helpful. A top pic in an idyllic Cotswold town. RDD.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you Robert for your review of Middle Gable. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be beautiful and in a wonderful location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was freezing cold. Had many radiators but all remotely controlled by the owner and set for 19 degrees (66 F), and Bourton was facing a bit of cold weather, late March, and owner was aware that the home was cold, but she stated that a 1600’s home can’t be heated up because it interferes with the old stone and timbers of the home. It would be a great place to stay from June through August. Great location in town. Quaint. Good amenities (other than it has a clothes washer but no clothes dryer, which is odd). Would stay there again, but only during the summer!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
Thank you, Larry, for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you felt cold during your stay. The property does feature a wood-burning stove, which, when in use, provides additional warmth beyond the central heating. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the property’s excellent location. Please note that the property is not advertised as having a tumble dryer. We do hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Excellent stay

The property was an amazingly beautiful house. So interesting. Perfect location. Plenty to do in the area too. Thanks
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2025
Thank you Suzanne for your review of Middle Gable. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be an amazingly beautiful house in a perfect location. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Second stay

We travelled from Australia to the UK for Christmas for the second time once we knew we could again stay at Middle Gable. It was as wonderful as ever - such a beautiful and unique place to stay, So very close to everything that we needed in the village and a beautiful time of the year to be in Bourton on the Water. Host Cate was very responsive and helpful. Many thanks
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thank you Catherine for your review of Middle Gable. We are delighted to hear that this was your second stay at the property and we hope you will be back for a third soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, perfect stay

Wonderful 17th century building, very comfortable and right in the heart of Bourton. Perfect stay for us, 7 nights and ventured out from here most days. Thank you to the Host for letting us stay in middle gable. A real treat.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are delighted you had a perfect stay and got to explore most days. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely and cosy in central location

A lovely cottage in the centre of village surrounded by walks, pubs restaurants and shops. Well equipped and cosy wood burner for the evenings. Added bonus of parking.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2022
Thank you for your lovely review, Charlotte. We are delighted that you enjoyed the location of Middle Gable, as well as the cosy wood burner. We hope to welcome you back with StayCotswold again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Step into the Past

Phenomenal stay in such a glorious time capsule of the past. Loved the middle gable, appreciated owner dialoguing with us and the town so charming!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2024
Thank you Daniel for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Perfect Cotswolds Stay

This is a special property full of Cotswold charm and history, but also with all the modern conveniences. Just a leisurely five-minute stroll from the center of the village, yet away from all the touristy crowds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Thank you Hal for your review of Middle Gable. We are delighted you found the property to be special, full of charm and in a great location to explore Bourton-on-the-Water on foot. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place

Lovely house in excellent location perfect for a weekend away. Unusual, quirky property which was very clean & comfortable. Owner Cate very helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2024
Thank you Daniel for your review of Middle Gable. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be quirky, clean and comfortable. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely stay in Bourton

Me & some friends had a wonderful stay at Middle Gable. Cat was helpful in ensuring we got checked-in OK and the neighbours were friendly. Even with five of us, the house was spacious and charming, to fit the vibe of the lovely Cotswolds town that you're almost in the middle of. A wonderful stay & a great place that we'd recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2024
Thank you Ella for your review of Middle Gable. We are delighted that you found the property to be spacious, charming and in a good location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend at Middle Gable

Fantastic property in a great location. The village is a busy place and the restaurants and pubs were really welcoming. The local people were really friendly which made for a relaxing break all round. Property owner Cate, explained everything, many thanks to her for an enjoyable stay. We had a lovely weekend and this property is highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2022
Thank you for your fantastic review of Middle Gable, Mark. We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely weekend, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Superb stay in the heart of town

Lovely vintage cottage with ample space and room for a family. Very ornate. Lot of care has been taken to keep the cottage very cozy and comfortable. Highly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review. We are delighted the property felt cozy and comfortable. We hope to welcome you back again soon?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Treasure in the Cotswold

Middle Gable is a lovely holiday home in one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswold. We had a lovely time and hope to return in the future! Highly recommended 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2022
Thank you, Adrian for your fantastic review of Middle Gable in the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water. We are delighted that you had a lovely time and we hope we can welcome you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely characterful period property

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great location and with parking. House splendid period property with great features and stayed cool despite 30o+ heat outside. Enjoyed long evenings sitting in the garden. Neighbours very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2022
Thank you for the wonderful review John. We hope to see you again at Middle Gable soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A fantastic historic house in a superb location

Middle Gable is a unique opportunity to stay in a very comfortable house which incredibly dates back to 1642. It is very well equipped, beautifully furnished and in a fantastic location in the heart of the Cotswolds. There are countless places to visit and many walks in the area. We have stayed in many holiday cottages and this is one of the very best, full of character and history. We will return and have already recommended it to our friends and family.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2025
Thank you David for your review of Middle Gable. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be unique, very comfortable and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly Recommend!

If you love gardens, historic buildings, perfect location and really nice and friendly neighbours, then this is the place for you. The location is just over a block from all amenities and yet the yard is very quiet and relaxing. We had our own garden space that we could relax in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2023
Thank you Cliff for your review. We are delighted you found the property to be in the perfect location to explore Bourton-on-the-Water. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Stay in Bourton on the Water

Cate! We had an absolutely wonderful time staying at your beautiful home. The charm and warmth of your hospitality made our visit to Bourton on the Water even more delightful. Exploring the picturesque village with its lovely waterways and quaint shops was an unforgettable experience. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable – we can't wait to come back!
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2024
Thank you Todd for your review of Middle Gable. We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic stay. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Middle Gable

Beautiful cottage and spacious for a cottage with the high celling and large rooms. Beds really comfy and very quiet location to. Lots of nice features. Good facilities, lots of crockery etc. We have stayed once before also. Loved the location
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2022
Thank you Michelle for your review of Middle Gable. We are delighted that you found the property to be beautiful, spacious and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Trip to the Cotswolds

StayCotswold is a good organization to work with. The owner of the property, Cate, was kind and helpful. She gave us great advice about the area and informed us well on the quirks and joys of staying in her very old and beautiful home. The place was clean, spacious, quiet and lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2023
Thank you Rebecca for your lovely review of Middle Gable at StayCostwold. We are delighted that you found the property to be clean, spacious and quiet. We hope to welcome you back one day.
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