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Cotswold Detached Hillside Cottage packed with Quirky Character

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Lou’s View
Interior
Christmas magic
Cooking in the Cotswolds
Snuggle heaven.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cheltenham, England
  • Place, Cleeve Hill Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheltenham Racecourse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheltenham Town Hall
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Cotswold Detached Hillside Cottage packed with Quirky Character

Quirky, detached Cotswold cottage packed with character, charm and comfort. Built into the hillside with great views and miles of walks, the cottage is equidistant between Cheltenham, capital of the Cotswolds and Winchcombe, a small market town with pubs, restaurants and independent shops, making it ideally located for shopping, sightseeing or solace. Just 2 miles from Cheltenham Race Course and on the bus route to Broadway this cottage offers all the comforts of a home from home in the country.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Dogs own bedding to be provided by guest.

No pets on furniture.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8634602
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

About the area

Cheltenham

Cheltenham is home to this cottage. Sudeley Castle and Holst Birthplace Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Parabola Arts Centre and Toddington Narrow Gauge Railway. Walks With Hawks and Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway are also worth visiting.
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Cheltenham, England

What's nearby

  • Cleeve Hill Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Sudeley Castle - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Cotswold Countryside Collection - 37 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Toddington Railway Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms Prestbury - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The King's Head - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cotswold Detached Hillside Cottage packed with Quirky Character pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cotswold Detached Hillside Cottage packed with Quirky Character ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cotswold Detached Hillside Cottage packed with Quirky Character ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cotswold Detached Hillside Cottage packed with Quirky Character ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cotswold Detached Hillside Cottage packed with Quirky Character located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cleeve Hill Golf Club, Prescott Speed Hill Climb and Cutbridge Meadow. St Peter's Church Winchcombe and Belas Knap are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 22 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to use as a base for walks on the Cotswold way. The house was well equipped, very clean and well maintained. We hope to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location for lovely walks and cosy evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

Charm8ng cottage

Lou's view cottage is very homely, well equipped with everythinh we needed in a wonderful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lila A.

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

Lovely property

This cottage was beautifully appointed and great for ease of access to Cheltenham. Note that it is on a main road, so there is some traffic noise. The bedrooms were not made for tall people due to the ceiling angle, but I didn’t have any issues at 5’2 :).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt R.

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

Quirky accommodation in a lovely location.

Lou’s view was a very comfortable cottage which suited our needs whilst we were there for a couple of days. The only thing that I feel that needs to be considered to be updated is the shower in the grey bathroom as the hot/cold water knob didn’t turn so we felt the water was tepid. The hot water boost wasn’t that effective either even when we turned it in early so 2 out of the 4 of us had cold showers. The view at the back of the building was beautiful especially when you have walked to the top of the hill it’s in a nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Birthday weekend

Fabulous cottage for 2-4 persons, plus dog friendly. High standards throughout. Beautiful walks on your doorstep. Perfect location for Cheltenham, the Cotswolds. Lots of food choices nearby. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey F.

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

Pretty cottage

Lovely cottage which is extremely well equipped. The owner has thought of everything. Very nicely decorated with lots of interesting things. Comfortable beds. Be warned that it is on a busy road so be prepared for traffic noise. Easy access to lovely walks and the stunning Cotswolds villages
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

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

Lovely break

Lovely and quirky cottage, great base for Cheltenham Festival. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

MARTIN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Nice compact property with lovely decor.

Not really suitable for a party with a dog as there is no garden or rear access to the hills at the back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Quirky Experience

We felt very relaxed. Beds very comfortable. Everything we needed was supplied for us. An enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren T.

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

Nice break

Very nice property with a lot thought and care gone into it. Very comfortable bed, No negatives at all. Would recommend
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny T.

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

Home from Home

Inside the house was very clean and tidy and fully equipped with everything you would need for your stay. We went when it was really hot so the bedrooms were quite stuffy, but Louise had provided a fan if required. In the house you could not hear the road noise but as they was no back garden, the only place to sit was in the front court yard next to the road. You do get used to it. Overall lovely accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jasmine B.

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

Lovely place

On arrival the place smelt of dog urine, the place was very dusty and the water went cold in the shower very quickly! Very nice bedrooms, a quirky little cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

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

Great little cottage

Lovely clean and quirky. Lovely place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2021
Thank you Emma for your kind and positive review, it really helps to receive feedback from happy guests. Best, Louise
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Some Good Some Bad

The property itself is very nice, quite quirky but full of character and clean. The location however, is not ideal. It is on a main road which is very busy more often than not. It would have been better if there was a back/side door that you could get out on to the hill/countryside especially if you have dogs. The busy road also makes it noisy to sleep at night. The property is very warm so you need to sleep with a window open but if you open the window, the road noise is worse. This cottage itself is lovely and ideal for a getaway but it would be even better if it was in a more sleep/dog friendly location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2021
I feel this review is unduly harsh. Along the same rural road are 2 hotels and many prestigious houses which benefit from being in an AONB with miles of Common immediately to hand. There is a Dyson room cooler supplied and en-suite windows that open onto the Common at the back of the property. Such a shame when a guests review is 3/4 negative (about something beyond my control) and 1/4 positive, failing to mention the many extras that it’s my pleasure as a host, to provide.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

October weekend

Lovely location. Cosy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

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

Wonderful,just wonderful

This was our 2nd visit to Lou's View , it's exactly what it says on the tin , quirky, homely ,comfortable. There's a lovely dog friendly pub within 500m with really good food and really wonderful pleasant staff . Thank you Louise , we WILL be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Awesome

Awesome stay road a little noisy but beautiful surrounds took it away! Definitely coming back in summer .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Cute little cottage

Stunning views and friendly sheep neighbours which our dog enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie P.

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

Broken shower

Unfortunately we could only get one shower working, the other one, the thermostat was broken so was scolding hot which was a shame
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline A.

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

Lovely property

We really enjoyed staying in this lovely little house - beautifully clean, really nicely decorated, very comfy beds and a good base for exploring the local area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne C.

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

A very well appointed little cottage- a last minute decision. Should have been skiing!

Enjoyable
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill Y.

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

Lovely cosy cottage

Very comfortable and quirky property. Quick communication from owner when questioning a problem which was rectified easily. Location a bit tricky to locate especially in the dark, but otherwise can highly recommend for a cosy and very comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

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

Beautiful, cute cottage

The four of us, and two dogs loved our short stay in this beautiful quirky cottage. Everything was perfect, the area is gorgeous with plenty of walks in the countryside. The Rising Sun is 500m away and is dog friendly and also people friendly. The food was excellent and the staff amazing. We WILL be back, thank you Louise
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gowtham C.

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

Its is a beautiful cott

It minutes away from shops and pubs, every room came with a shower room which was fantastic, there was nothing we could really point out. Heating in every room was perfect. Facilities were spot on and cottage was perfect. I couldn't locate the cottage immediately but Louisa was super quick in responding to my messages and we checked-in in not time after the brief call.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Louise Houston

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I live and work in beautiful Port Isaac, Cornwall but return to Lou’s View in the winter to spend time with my family. It’s my home from home and I hope it’ll be yours too.

Why they chose this property

Built into the hill with miles of walks over the Common, literally on the doorstep, the cottage offers comfort, style and charm.

What makes this property unique

Miles of walks available on the doorstep and a golf course within walking distance.

Languages:

English

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