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Dog friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a hot tub - Owls Roost

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Dog friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a hot tub - Owls Roost

Owls Roost is a beautifully refurbished barn conversion near Bourton-on-the-Water which sleeps 6+2 guests, in three bedrooms, with the +2 option being a double sofa bed in the snug, with three bathrooms. This charming country home boasts an idyllic rural location and a large garden with a hot tub, the perfect spot from which to enjoy views of the surrounding rolling hills. Indoors there are two spacious reception rooms and a wealth of character features including exposed beams and a stone fireplace with a cosy wood burner. Owls Roost is a dog friendly holiday home, suitable for two well-behaved dogs!

Accommodation
This three bedroom holiday cottage in Cold Aston is perfect for family gatherings and groups of friends looking for a relaxing break in the Cotswold countryside. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting room
Spacious room with high vaulted ceiling, exposed wooden beams, large stone fireplace with wood burner, wall-mounted Smart TV with Amazon Fire Stick (account holders only), two three-seater sofas, armchair and rocking chair

Kitchen/sun room
Floor to ceiling windows with garden access, spectacular valley views, American-style fridge/freezer, electric oven, electric hob, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, cafetière, large dining table with seating for eight, two three-seater sofas and Smart TV with Amazon Fire Stick (account holders only)

Snug with utility/cloakroom (Sleeps +2)
Garden access, double sofa bed (available on request) and wall hooks
Utility/cloakroom with washing machine, tumble dryer, loo and basin

First Floor
Three separate staircases lead up from the ground floor directly into the bedrooms

Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Juliet balcony with stunning views over the valley, super king size bed (can be two single beds on request), two chests of drawers, full length mirror, hanging rail, upholstered chair and hair dryer
Ensuite with walk-in rain shower with separate handheld shower attachment, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Bedroom 2 with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Super king size bed (can be two single beds on request), freestanding wardrobe, chair, gilt wall mirror and hair dryer
Stairs lead down into the ensuite with walk-in shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Bedroom 3 with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Overlooking the sitting room below, eaves room with king size bed, chest of drawers, full length mirror with storage drawer, door hooks and hair dryer
Stairs lead down into the ensuite with bath, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Outside
Generous sized garden with beautiful rural views, five-seater log fired eco hot tub, rattan table with seating for six, and charcoal BBQ

The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 8 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 up to 4 cars
2 travel cots, 1 highchair and 2 stair gates are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided, and please note guests must check the stair gates before use)
2 well-behaved dogs are welcome for an additional £40 per booking per dog. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs, and for further guidelines, please see Things to Note below
Free WiFi (Download speed 14.63 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception is generally OK
2 Smart TVs with Amazon Fire Stick (guests to use their own login details)
Garden
At the end of the garden there is a sharp drop to the field below, so guests with pets and young children should take particular care when outside
Charcoal BBQ (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
Log fired eco hot tub, seats 5-6 guests
The log fired hot tub has hot working parts, and so young children should be supervised at all times
Oil fired central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove
Staircases lead directly into the bedrooms, so young children should be supervised at all times
There are some sloping ceilings in the bedrooms
The property sits within the grounds of a working farm, with livestock including cattle and horses, and for the safety of guests, access to the farmyard itself is not permitted
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...
Hen and Stag parties are not permitted, though other same sex groups can enquire
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
As the property is a mile from the nearest village and there is not any public transport, a car is essential
Owls Roost is a self-contained property in the grounds where the owners live. Please note that the owners' children and dogs are often in their garden, so only dogs with a good temperament are welcome at Owls Roost

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About the area

Cheltenham

Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is in a rural area. Naunton Downs Golf Club and Cineworld Cheltenham 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at EV Charger Points Stadium or Prescott Speed Hill Climb.
Map
Cold Aston, near Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire

Getting around

  • Cheltenham Spa Station - 27 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Willow - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Chestnut Tree - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬12 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Oliver L.

Stunning House with Quirks

Overall we really loved the house. The open plan living areas were great and the setting is beautiful. Communication and and attentiveness of the owner/manager was great. Only downside was the lack of doors on the bedrooms and curtains on the windows which meant that sleep wasn’t great. This should be more obvious when booking, I realise there is a virtual layout but I would think that curtains and doors are to be expected of a property rather than checked for. I would recommend to others but would be very clear about this issue.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2026
Thank you Oliver for your review of Owls Roost. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped and in a beautiful area. We appreciate that the unique lay-out that is available to see on the property listing, may not have been to your personal taste, however, we hope that overall you you enjoyed your time exploring The Cotswolds and we hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely weekend friends reunion

Lovely quiet rural location, with amazing views. Large property that had plenty of space to relax and catch up with friends. Would be ideal for families or groups of friends Loved meeting the managers of the property who live next door with their children Laura was very helpful and lovely when we had a problem with the heating. The property is about a mile outside of the village so a car is recommended. Easy drive into some of the other beautiful Cotswold villages. Well equipped accommodation.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2026
Thank you Susan for your review of Owls Roost. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be peaceful, well equipped and in a lovely location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

sarah louise r.

Relaxing stay

We had a lovely stay at Owls Roost. The home is beautiful it was cozy and warm when we arrived with a lovely welcome surprise in the fridge for us which we all really enjoyed! The place was spotlessly clean and the we enjoyed our visit from their dog who made himself quiet at home in the house with us. Really helpful when we called them to ask for directions. Stunning views to wake up to in the morning. We will definitely be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2026
Thank you Sarah for your review of Owls Roost. We were thrilled to hear that you found the property to be cosy, warm, beautiful and perfect for your stay. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

“Highly Recommended Stay in a Stunning Location

We had a wonderful stay and highly recommend this cottage. The host was incredibly welcoming, and the place was spotlessly clean and beautifully maintained. The cottage itself is very comfortable, and the amazing views made our stay even more special. The thoughtful touches like fresh scones, cream, and milk were greatly appreciated. A fantastic place for families, and we will definitely be returning!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice peaceful location and house was comfortable and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Getaway

Loved the house and location! Perfect getaway for my wofe and I and our 3 kids. Hosts were super friendly and helpful. Would recommend to anyone!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2025
Thank you Gunnar for your review of Owls Roost. We are delighted to hear that you loved the property and it location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing vacation!

We had a fabulous time at Owls Roost. The cottage was very spacious, clean and well equiped. We also got to enjoy the hot tub. Laura was simply a wonderful host! She even let us meet the horses and dogs. We would love to come back again just to see that amazing view of the hills with the cows and horses roaming about.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lucy K.

A fantastic place to stay

Had a wonderful time having a chilled weekend with 5 friends. Amazing house and location is superb. Loved it!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2025
Thank you Lucy for your review of Owls Roost. We are delighted to read that you had a wonderful time and you found the house to be amazing and in a great location. We hope to welcome you back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a great time in Owls Roost!

We loved the spaciousness, the beautiful and peaceful landscape with horses and cows, and the hot tub — a big hit for the whole family! The location was also great, with only a short drive to many attractions in the Cotswolds. The only downside was cleanliness — the carpets could have been cleaner, and a quick run with a vacuum would have made a big difference.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2025
Thank you Aniv for your review of your recent stay at Owls Roost. We are delighted to hear that you had a great time at the property and you loved the spaciousness, the beautiful and peaceful landscape with horses and cows and the hot tub. We will pass your feedback regarding the cleanliness onto the property manager for her to rectify the cleanliness issues for future guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mandy F.

Beautiful views

We were staying here for a family wedding. There was an issue with the heating when we arrived but this was fixed after a couple of days. I did feel that some of the kitchen utensils and equipment need to be replaced but otherwise had an enjoyable stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thank you Mandy for your review of Owls Roost. We are delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable stay. We are pleased to hear that your issue with the heating was quickly resolved. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Lovely stay

We had a lovely , restful stay at owl’s roost . The owners are friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome . My son especially loved meeting the horses and dogs . The house is spacious , well equipped with a hot tub and beautiful views. It is also in a perfect location to visit Burton on Water , the Cotswolds wild life park and other national trust sites . We had a really comfortable stay and I would return !
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2025
Thank you Sakina for your review of Owls Roost. We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely and restful stay and found the property to be spacious, well equipped and to have beautiful views. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely stay tucked away in the cotswolds.

The house was beautiful and the surroundings were so peaceful and tucked away. The hosts were friendly and helpful and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2025
Thank you Gina for your review of Owls Roost. We are delighted to read that you found the house to be beautiful and the surroundings were so peaceful and tucked away. We are pleased to hear that the hosts were friendly and helpful and you had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay in beautiful countryside

Laura was a wonderful host, the property was fab and had lots of charm and the views were beautiful. Lovely relaxing stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2022
Thank you Sarah for your review of Owls Roost. We are delighted you found the property to be fabulous and that you had a lovely relaxing stay. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Owls Roost

We had a fab stay at Owls Roost, it is a lovely property in a lovely location, Laura was really helpful in the run up to and during our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2024
Thank you Louise for your review of Owls Roost. We are delighted to read that you had a fab stay at the property and it is in a lovely location. We are pleased to read that you found your host, Laura to be really helpful before and during your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

wendy c.

Lovely Cottage in beautiful setting

We had a great stay in Owls Roost and our hosts were very helpful and welcoming. It is in a beautiful quiet spot yet so close to Bourton on the Water .
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2024
Thank you Wendy for your review of Owls Roost. We are delighted to hear that you had a great stay and found the property to be lovely. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing property situated in wonderful location

We thoroughly enjoyed out stay at Owls Roost which is a.stunning property based in beautiful countryside. We found it extremely clean, beautifully furnished and well equipped. We loved the hot tub. Would definitely recommend and hope to make a return visit.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2023
Thank you Jan for your review of Owls Roost. We are delighted you found the property to be stunning, clean and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clive H.

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

Owls Roost

Great, quiet location with country views and plenty of farm activity to watch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2022
Thank you Clive for your review of Owls Roost. We are delighted you found the property to be great and in a quiet location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Holiday Review

Host was friendly, Nice cottage, Good facilities, We all enjoy our break. ………………………………………………..…………..
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your lovely review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Owls Roost.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

A little piece of heaven in the Cotswolds

We had a great time at Owls roost. The views from the property are spectacular. The local pub is just a mile away. We were able to explore many parts of the Cotswolds from this location. We had a great time with family.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2024
Thank you Michelle for your review of Owls Roost. We are delighted to hear that you had a great stay and found the views from the property to be spectacular. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great stay in the Cotswolds

A spacious cottage in a lovely setting. Nick and Laura were excellent in making sure that our stay went well. A short mile walk to the local pub. We definitely plan to return as we had a great stay and would recommend this lovely cottage to others.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct, 2022
Thank you Adam for your review of Owls Roost. We are delighted you found the property to be spacious and in a lovely setting. We hope to welcome you back for a second visit soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

3 night stay July 2024

amazing cottage run by friendly and helpful family . very clean, warm and welcome surprise when we got there. We took 2 dogs, 6 adults and a 1 year old baby and loved every minute of our stay and cannot recommend the cottage enough. XXXXX
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2024
David thank you for the brilliant review for Owls Roost. We're so pleased you had a wonderful stay and hope that you'll be back to stay again sometime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Away from it all..

A splendid few days at Owls Roost to celebrate a birthday.. The house is comfortable and very well equipped, and the information provided by the owners before we arrived, was accurate and very helpful. It makes a great place to explore Bourton-on-the-Water and the surrounding area.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2024
Thank you Mark for your review of Owls Roost. We are delighted to hear that you had a splendid few days away and found the property to be comfortable and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful birthday weekend!

We had a wonderful weekend at Owl's Roost. Laura and Nick were perfect hosts and the barn is fabulous and set up very well for group/family stays. The location was perfect for a country getaway - no noise except for animals and ourselves. Easy distance to some of the prettiest villages I'm the Cotswolds and the Cotswold Distillery!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2022
Thank you for your lovely review of Owls Roost. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful stay and found the location so perfect.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Great stay away

Lovely house, it’s location was perfect nice and quiet and secluded but with ten minutes to different towns that we enjoyed exploring. Hosts were very helpful with providing local dog walks. Would return, thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2024
Thank you Jessica for your review of Owls Roost. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely and found it to be in a perfect location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

A wonderful Christmas stay at Owl's Roost!

We adored our stay over Christmas at Owl's Roost - the perfect Cotswolds home! Cold Aston is a gorgeous town with a divine pub right in the heart. Owl's Roost is very spacious (with two living areas and a good size kitchen), while also feeling super cozy. We loved the views out onto the paddocks, and the hot tub was such a hit. Laura and Nick were incredibly helpful and kind, going above and beyond to make sure that our stay was perfect. We loved our stay - would most definitely recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2024
Thank you Hannah for your review of Owls Roost. We are delighted you had a wonderful Christmas and found the property to be spacious, cosy and perfect. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
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