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Luxury Cosy Cottage In Magical Bibury

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Terrace/patio
A stone cottage with a sign reading "Sundial Cottage."
A stone house with a wooden door, a garden with red flowers, and a patio umbrella.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a television, and decorative lanterns.
A neatly made bed with white and green pillows, a wooden headboard, and a stone wall.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Firepit available

    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Arlington Row
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bibury, England
  • Place, Arlington Row
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cirencester Church
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Cosy Cottage In Magical Bibury

Now taking bookings for summer 2024.

Take a step back in time in the beautiful 18th century Sundial Cottage, a boutique luxury listing now taking bookings. Nestled away in the heart of the 'Most Beautiful Village In England', dine al-fresco on the sunny south-facing patio or visit the friendly pub.

Hot Tub available to guests by prior arrangement (subject to extra fee).
The space
Sundial Cottage is ideally located close to several popular wedding venues, and is perfectly placed for walks, and convenient access to the local attractions.

BEDROOM 1: 'The Beam Room' At the top of the house, with the original 18th Century beams above your head. Luxury king size bed.

BEDROOM 2: 'The Green Room' This room has already been renovated, with a four poster super-king-size bed, and decorated throughout in Farrow & Ball.

BEDROOM 3: 'The Bothy' Situated in a typical Cotswold Bothy which is separate from the main house, (see pictures). The Bothy is fully ensuite, with high-ceilings, satellite television and is perfect for those with accessibility requirements, with only three steps to access.

LIVING AREAS: Spacious sitting room with Chesterfield sofa bed and 18th century inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove. Breakfast room to seat 8. Fully equipped and newly renovated kitchen (see pictures).
Guest access
Parking for two cars is available at the rear of the property on Arlington Green, guests must use the parking permits provided so that neighbours know you're with us!
Other things to note
Six person hot tub also available with the property upon request, subject to an extra fee to cover electricity and maintenance costs. Please request this through the VRBO messaging facility and the request for the hire fee will be handled through VRBO.

There is an 18th Century spiral staircase up to two of the bedrooms and the main bathroom. There is a stair rope for safety, but this is not suitable for people with mobility requirements. Stair-gates can be provided upon request if there are young children in the group.

Since this is our holiday home as well as a VRBO, please be aware there will be some possessions in the wardrobes and cupboards and there may be some non-perishable food in the chiller drawer in the fridge to prevent wastage. If you have any specific requests please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 5 total

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11523717
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cirencester

Cirencester is home to this cottage. Corinium Museum and Tolsey Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include New Brewery Arts Centre and Cirencester Leisure Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cirencester Park Polo Club or Blunsdon Abbey Stadium.
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Map
Bibury, England

What's nearby

  • Arlington Row - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cirencester Church - 17 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Cotswold Countryside Collection - 20 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 23 min drive - 21.8 km
  • University of Oxford - 56 min drive - 57.1 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 21 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Railway Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Eleven Bibury - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Swan Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Gallery Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Cosy Cottage In Magical Bibury pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total).

How much is parking at Luxury Cosy Cottage In Magical Bibury?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Cosy Cottage In Magical Bibury?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Cosy Cottage In Magical Bibury?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Cosy Cottage In Magical Bibury located?

Situated in Cirencester, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Arlington Row and within 9 miles (15 km) of St. Mary's Church and Church of St John the Baptist. New Brewery Arts Centre and Cirencester Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The cottage is a lovely place to stay - but only if you’re ok with stairs as every room is on a different floor via some very old staircases. Also, parking is in no way guaranteed - the host says they have two spaces at the back of the property - but when we arrived the space was taken by other local residents - so bear that in mind. Overall the place is great. Right in the middle of Bibury so just a few minutes walk from all the local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here. Everything was clean and the garden was beautiful and welcoming. The proximity to everything was terrific. There was plenty of space for our family and the book of information about the property was extremely helpful. It was a dream come true for this American to get to stay in such an old beautiful property with so much history and quirky details! I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Property was lovely and as described, but hot tub was unusable due to having a lot of long hairs in it.Unfortunately after our stay, despite contacting the host twice regarding this issue, we had no response.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, couldn't recommend highly enough! Great location, amenities, v clear communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage in a perfect location! We just came back from a four night stay in Sundial Cottage and it was everything we wanted and more. Spacious, clean, well equipped kitchen, lovely comfy beds, soft towels and the hot tub was an added bonus. Fantastic communication with the owners, easy five stars *****
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr, 2026
Great guests
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication
This property desperately needs fire extinguishers and fire blankets (visibly displayed) The nature of the old building is of course excusable for modern safety features but these basics should be there. There should also be quick release handles on external doors. The house is otherwise lovely and good value for the area. Clearer instructions on getting into the bothy would help (andd it to the booklet in kitchen) and we called the hosts but never heard back. Please be aware people in the bothy may struggle with the door and cannot enter the house without doors being internally opened for them. The stairs are also not suitable for anyone with mobility issues or small children.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful village , we had an amazing stay , paid extra for the hot tub and my 6 yr old loved it , would recommend this property x
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
For the expensive price our stay was disappointing. We were a group of 8 and the sofa bed in the lounge is old and very small. It’s worth noting that one of the bedrooms is separate in an annexe in the garden. We appreciate character but the stone stairs are extremely steep and not suitable for young children. The house was not clean, dust and dirt under and behind all beds, chairs and furniture in the lounge/kitchen and bedrooms. There is a lot of staining on the carpets especially at the top of the stairs on the landing. The cellar door, also with very steep stairs had been left open and so the cottage smelt of damp. Bathrooms also smelt of damp and drains. The kitchen floor needs repairing as the wooden floor is lifting. The window frames are rotten. Parking is also a big problem if you have several cars. Not worth the price tag attached
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

lovely property just across from a restaurant and down from a coffee shop. Couldn’t have asked for a nicer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The Cotswalds Trip

Great location to my friend’s house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint property. Close to everything in Bibury. Plenty of space to spread out with a group. Upon arrival there was an issue with the hot tub, however, the host was very attentive and took care of the matter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Clean cottage with comfy beds. Rooms like the photographs but access from dining room to lounge and the stone staircase were a bit of a surprise. Some additional outside lighting by the Bothy would also have been helpful. Stayed as a group for a wedding at nearby Cripps Barn and this was lovely and convenient, and the Catherine Wheel pub was great for evening meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2025
Thank you for the lovely words - I am just confused as to why you have left a 2* review, as this does not reflect what you have written and will really impact us as hosts!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent 3 nights with our family, check in was easy as information provided in advance. The location is great, super close to the centre of Bibury, plus the pub immediately opposite! Tori was on hand and responded immediately to a few questions via the Vrbo message system. Disappointed we couldn’t use the hot tub (due to hose pipe ban) otherwise all as described.
The Bothy
Sundial cottage
View of cottage from Catherine Wheel pub opposite
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical, Central and Picturesque

This property was in the middle of town and very cute. It had everything we needed. Only caution: this is not small kid friendly (very steep stairs and rocks) and not ADA or for older people. But perfect for fit and mobile folks. The price was great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
I wish I could give this place a 5 star review because we enjoyed our stay immensely. The location is amazing, the house itself was unique and interesting. The beds were comfortable. The garden was lovely. But there were several things that were frustrating. The key situation was confusing, as the key to the Bothy was inside the house, whereas the description said that one key opened both doors. A phone call to the host was helpful for that. The description said there was a grill, but there were no grilling utensils. When we arrived , there wasn't enough toilet paper for 6 people for a three night stay (that was remedied quickly by the host.) There was only one used sponge in the kitchen and there was no foil or wrapping of any kind. If we had known that ahead of time, we would have brought our own . Our main concern, however, was that the hot tub wasn't working properly. From the very first use, it kept shorting out whenever we tried to use the jaccuzz jets and never reached the temperature we wanted. We weren't sent instructions on how to use it until after we asked for help. This would have been considered an annoyance but for the fact that we had to pay extra for it. On the whole, we had a wonderful time in Bibury. I would happily recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

200 yr old stairs

Had a lovely stay , didn’t realise the stairs were quite so steep and a bit slippy. Especially after a night out!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Picture postcard cottage!

Lovely traditional Cotswolds cottage in a great location, just a few minutes walk up the hill from the middle of Bibury. Very tastefully refurbished & styled cottage with field walks directly opposite (as well as the handy pub!!). Super location for other Cotswolds villages and towns eg: Burford) and highly recommended village pubs for meals and country pints!! The host was attentive and lovely - which also is really appreciated by us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sally

Fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Perfect Weekend Getaway

I recently stayed at this charming house for a weekend, and it was an absolutely lovely experience for our family of four. The house is wonderfully situated, making it easy to explore the local area. Once you park your car, you can walk across the street to a cozy pub. There’s a coffee shop just two minutes down the road, an ice cream stand, a trout café, and other amenities nearby. A restaurant at the hotel and a kids' park are also within walking distance. The house itself is very clean and provides a relaxing atmosphere. While there’s no mobile signal in the area, the Wi-Fi signal is excellent both in the house and at the pub, so we remained well-connected. The hot tub was a delightful addition, perfect for unwinding. We enjoyed watching the bees and birds visiting the bee house and bird feeders while relaxing outside. If you have children, be aware that the steps inside the house are made of stone, which was a bit nerve-wracking at first. However, our kids quickly adapted and enjoyed exploring the house. The electric keyboard, guitar, and violin were fantastic additions for our musical family. Overall, it was a great weekend getaway. Highly recommended for families looking for a peaceful and enjoyable retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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