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Charming Victorian Wool Cottage on the Cotswold Way in Winchcombe.

Holiday home in Cheltenham with kitchen and furnished balcony

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Vineyard Street with no.6 on this side of the road.
View from the front of the cottage. (left hand front door)
The cosy sitting room inside the cottage. Large fireplace with woodturning stove
The principle bedroom.  King size bed with White Company Bedlinen.
The second bedroom with twin beds.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4602.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Winchcombe, ENG
  • Place, St Peter's Church Winchcombe
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sudeley Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Victorian Wool Cottage on the Cotswold Way in Winchcombe.

Nestled on picturesque Vineyard Street in the historic town of Winchcombe, this delightful two-bedroom Victorian wool cottage blends timeless character with all the modern comforts today's discerning traveller expects. With its honey-coloured stone, cosy interiors and enviable location, The Feathered Nest offers an idyllic base for exploring the Cotswolds.

Inside, the cottage beautifully balances its 19th‑century charm with the comforts of modern living. Stepping through the front door, you’re welcomed into a characterful sitting room with flagstone floors, a comfy sofa and armchair, and an impressive original hearth housing a log‑burning stove. An oak‑beamed ceiling enhances the warm, traditional feel, while a television and high‑speed Wi‑Fi ensure you stay connected and entertained.

Beyond the sitting room, the well‑equipped kitchen offers everything you need for a relaxed stay, including an oven, four‑ring induction hob, fridge‑freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, and a Nespresso coffee machine for that perfect morning brew.

Upstairs are two inviting bedrooms—one double and one twin—making the cottage ideal for couples, friends, or small families.
On the first floor the 'Feather and Black' King Size Bed welcomes guests with Egyptian Cotton White Company Bedlinen. A staircase leads off bedroom one to bedroom two on the second floor. This small bedroom has been cleverly laid out to fit two full size single beds, a small dresser and under bed storage is provided. Again The White Company Bedlinen and Towels are provided.

The bathroom is located on the ground floor, in keeping with the traditional layout of period cottages but includes a full size bath and separate enclosed shower cubicle as well as underfloor heating and a heated towel rail to warm your luxurious White Company Towels.

At the rear of the property is a pretty courtyard garden furnished with seating for four. It’s a peaceful spot to enjoy a quiet morning coffee before setting off on your adventures, or an aperitif as you unwind after a day exploring the surrounding countryside.

Due to the age and character of the property, it is not suitable for guests requiring disability‑friendly access. There are also a number of steps within the property and please note bedroom two is accessed through bedroom one and there is no handrail between the first and second floor bedroom.

Positioned directly on the famous Cotswold Way, the cottage is a dream for walkers and nature lovers. Just a few hundred metres away stands the magnificent Sudeley Castle, final home and resting place of Queen Katherine Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII—an extraordinary piece of history right on your doorstep.

Winchcombe itself is full of charm, with independent shops, cafés, and traditional pubs to discover. From this perfectly placed cottage, you can easily explore the region’s most iconic Cotswold villages, including Broadway, Stow‑on‑the‑Wold, and Bourton‑on‑the‑Water.

The town has been awarded The Walkers are Welcome status and hosts an annual walking festival each May. The Cotswold Way, Gloucestershire Way and Wychavon Way all pass through Winchcombe. Nearby, Belas Knap is a Neolithic barrow in a spectacular location above Humblebee Woods. There is also an unspoilt Roman Villa to discover at Spoonley Wood.

With so many beautiful Cotswold villages on the doorstep also, you will find it hard to leave. Whether you’re seeking scenic rambles, rich heritage, or simply a cosy retreat in an enchanting setting, this Vineyard Street cottage offers a memorable stay in the heart of Gloucestershire.

Parking? No problem. Vineyard Street has unrestricted parking along both sides so you will have no problem finding a space close to the cottage, usually right outside.

Pets: This property is a pet free zone. No dogs I am afraid.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Children over the age of three are most welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No. 6 is a pet free environment.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please respect the neighbouring properties and keep noise level to a minimum after 10pm.

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
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 a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cheltenham

Located in Cheltenham, this holiday home is in a rural area. Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum and Richard Hagen are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Prescott Shooting School and Cleeve Hill Golf Club. Toddington Narrow Gauge Railway and Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Winchcombe, ENG

What's nearby

  • St Peter's Church Winchcombe - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Belas Knap - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sudeley Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 10 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Toddington Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kings Arms Prestbury - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The King's Head - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jai Ho Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Victorian Wool Cottage on the Cotswold Way in Winchcombe. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Victorian Wool Cottage on the Cotswold Way in Winchcombe.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Victorian Wool Cottage on the Cotswold Way in Winchcombe.?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Victorian Wool Cottage on the Cotswold Way in Winchcombe.?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Charming Victorian Wool Cottage on the Cotswold Way in Winchcombe. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps away from St Peter's Church Winchcombe and Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum. Belas Knap and Sudeley Castle are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila e.

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

Beautiful place to stay

Wonderful cottage in a beautiful town.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

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

Vineyard Street Winchcombe

Charming cottage Beautiful setting Ideal for walkers and visiting stunning towns and villages Loved it Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jan k.

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

Very nice Cottage

Everything oke, beautyful cottage whe can recommend this place for peace and atmosphere in the Cotwolds
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

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

Great location. Excellent cottage.

I spent a week at No. 6 Vineyard and I found the host to be very helpfu. The property was well stocked with everything needed within reason, featured a great, bright kitchen and a nice back garden. Location was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Lovely historical cottage as a base for exploring the area

This was a charming little cottage with a bright extension and the perfect base for our family of 4 to explore the Cotswolds. The kitchen was well equipped with dishes and pots, and even a laundry and good sized fridge. Shower and plumbing worked great. We also appreciated the fireplace during the cooler spring evenings!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelika K.

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

Beautifully renovated cottage

Beautifully renovated cottageThe beautifully renovated cottage is thoughtfully equipped. It offers modern comforts in a very old house. However, it is not suitable for people with walking disabilities. For everyone else, the cottage in Winchcombe is a great base for exploring the Cotswolds. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen L.

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

Feathered Nest

Property provided an excellent base for us to enjoy Winchcombe and to explore the beautiful Cotswolds.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winchcombe is a beautiful small town. There is much to see and do without leaving the town. There are several great pubs and restaurants although our personal favourites were the Lion Inn and the Indian Restaurant (5 stars to both). The ‘Feathered Nest’ is a very comfortable and well equipped cottage. It was pleasantly cool during some very warm weather. The original accommodation is typical of many rural English cottages. The modern extension and renovation of the building adds a welcome contemporary feel to the building. A thoroughly enjoyable stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marva O., Appleton, Wisconsin

Adorable cottage in beautiful small English village

Cute super clean historic cottage was well worth our time and money. Steps from Sudeley Castle which we toured. Paul and Amanda were great hosts-nice and helpful. Village shops and restaurants were full of friendly people and great food and drink. Highly recommended! We definitely would stay there again when we return to England
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike m.

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

Ideal location in Winchcombe

I stayed in this property with my family for a week. The location in Winchcombe is perfect, easy walking distance to all shops , restaurants and local attractions and also ideally situated as a starting point to a wide variety of countryside walks both short and long. The cottage is well equipped and has a lovely seating area at the rear which catches the sun in the afternoon. Although there is no reserved parking we had no problem parking directly outside the property for the duration of our stay and there is plenty of alternative parking close by. I would have no hesitation in recommending this property for a stay in the Cotswolds.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this cottage! It’s like something out of a fairy tale. Comfortable, clean, and perfectly situated to enjoy Winchcombe and beyond. Can’t recommend enough!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marielle V.

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

Authentieke, zeer mooi verbouwde cottage

Heerlijke week in de prachtige Cotswolds, alles is er, natuur, cultuur, gastronomie, gezelligheid, winkels, authentiek
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

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

Racing break

Lovely cottage in a really nice town. Good places to eat out. Perfect location for our racing break
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Cottage full of character

Small cottage as described and full of character. The cottage is central to the town and was very clean. Lovely for a relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carole W.

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

Fantastic

Wow what a fantastic cottage, so comfortable and in a great location, perfect for exploring the Cotswolds. We took advantage of the great outdoor space which was perfect for relaxing after a day of walking, looking forward to returning soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

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

Lovely cottage in the heart of a lovely Cotswold town

Well modernised cottage (but the stairs are not for the infirm!) with good selection of shops, pubs and a Michelin* restaurant nearby. Good walks and lots to do in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Beautiful country cottage

We had a wonderful stay in this cosy comfortable cottage. Fabulous location and well equipped. Great for walking, near lots of popular walking routes. Recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

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

Lovely cottage in a great location

Thoroughly enjoyable stay in Winchcombe. Loved the combination of the feel of being in a cottage with a lot of history with modern day comforts of a well equipped kitchen and beautiful bathroom with an amazing shower. The outside space was perfect ....a real suntrap and great place to relax after a long walk. Would definitely recommend this accommodation to family and friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shaun P.

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

Cotswold Cottage

Beautiful cottage in the heart of the Cotswolds and ideal for the racing

10/10 Excellent

Mark R., The Netherlands

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

Cosy cottage in good location

Lovely cottage to discover the Cotswolds. Clean and well equiped. Helpful owners. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

elisabetta g.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Countrylife

Vivere una settimana in questo piccolo cottage è stato davvero bello. Il paese di Winchcombe è incantevole e l'atmosfera natalizia lo rende ancor più magico. Tante serate davanti al fuoco dopo giornate all'aria aperta nella splendida campagna inglese.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sally Mattson

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

Lovely cottage and great location

Lovely cottage, exactly as described and very well kept. Great location for exploring the local area, within walking distance of the castle and local pubs and shops.

10/10 Excellent

keith s.

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

perfect cottage

Delightful cottage, lovely position, perfect in every way.

10/10 Excellent

Martina B.

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

Wunderschönes Cottage in sehr schöner Umgebung

Wunderschönes, liebevoll eingerichtetes Cottage. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Winchcombe ist ein toller Standort für die Entdeckung der Cotswolds und noch nicht überlaufen. Alles zusammen: zauberhaft!!!

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Winchcombe cottage

Cottage had everything that we needed to make it a very enjoyable holiday. Good location, lovely patio which was secluded and quiet. Owners very quickly responded to a minor issue which is always good to know.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Houghton-Brown

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Paul and I had been looking for an investment purchase for a couple of years following the success of our holiday cottage The Vine. Property: 8147381 This is our second holiday cottage in Winchcombe and we have been delighted with how popular the cottage has proved to be. Whether for tourists visiting The Cotswolds for the first time or regular visitors who join one of the many walking groups we are looking forward to providing a comfortable bolt hole for guests throughout 2025 and beyond.
Guests have been delighted with the high level of comfort they receive, how surprisingly light and airy the property is and in particular they comment on the pretty walled garden and the high quality fixtures and fittings we have sourced to give that 'boutique hotel' feel to the property.
Please email us or request to book for further information.
Why Winchcombe? Winchcombe has been our home now for eighteen years and we love living here. Winchcombe has a true village feel with a real heart and soul. While on the doorstep of Cheltenham and many of the popular Cotswold villages, you won't have the huge number of coaches and day visitors found in some other locations. During the Spring of 2021 Winchcombe hit the national headlines in regards to the Meteorite landing just a few doors away here in Winchcombe.

Why they chose this property

Vineyard Street is the most photographed street in Winchombe and even features on the We LOVE England website. It is a beautiful row of 18th Century cottages and when number 6 came to the market in 2015 we couldn't wait to invest in it. The property has been meticulously restored and renovated to live up the expectations of 21st Century guests.

What makes this property unique

At The Feathered Nest you are on the doorstep of some of the most beautiful Cotswold villages such as Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway, Stratford-upon-Avon and Chipping Camden. The magnificent Sudeley Castle Estate is a short walk away. Within 500yards you are at the gates to the castle and a beautiful driveway leads to the castle itself.
The property benefits from a pretty walled garden from where you can enjoy a glass of pimms on your own private sunny terrace while listening to the church bells a short distance away.
The kitchen dining area works well and is lovely and light with four new velux ceiling lights.
The front room is warm and cosy with its large hearth and log burning stove. Logs are provided from November to April. A new flat screen television with free sat channels is provided and free wifi is provided throughout the property.
Upstairs the high standard of comfort continues with a John Lewis king size bed and White Company Bed Linen and fluffy towels to add to that hotel feel. A small wardrobe, recessed storage and deep pile carpet is welcome underfoot. On the second floor two full size single beds with under bed storage and a small dressing table unit provide a cosy room for two. The top floor window opens to views over the town and church. To the rear of the property is a beautiful raised terrace, perfect for an evening sundowner while listening to the birds sing or the church bells peel. To the front of the property there is unrestricted parking for a car, meaning you can leave your car all week if you choose while you enjoy walking the Winchcombe Way.

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