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Pilgrim Cottage - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

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A stone house with a traditional design, featuring a front door, two windows, and a small porch area.
A stone cottage with a blue door, surrounded by lush greenery and a large flowering tree.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable sofa.
A kitchen with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, a dining table set for four, and a vintage stove.
A room with a bookshelf, a chair, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Outdoor entertainment area
    A rare find — gather and enjoy the dedicated outdoor entertainment space.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bourton-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire
  • Place, Bourton House Garden
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Batsford Arboretum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sezincote House & Garden
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Moreton-in-Marsh

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, this cottage is in a rural area. Wellington Aviation Museum and Silk Mill are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Broadway Golf Club and Cotswolds Distillery. Travelling with kids? Consider Bourton House Garden and Batsford Arboretum.
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Bourton-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Bourton House Garden - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Batsford Arboretum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sezincote House & Garden - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cotswold Way - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Hidcote Manor Garden - 24 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 4 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Victoria Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Volunteer Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Great Western Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪New England Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Huffkins Stow - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pilgrim Cottage - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pilgrim Cottage - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pilgrim Cottage - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pilgrim Cottage - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Moreton-in-Marsh cottage is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bourton House Garden and Batsford Arboretum. Cotswold Falconry Centre and Sezincote House & Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful weekend stay

We stayed as a group of friends and found the cottage had everything we needed. Communication over our booking was excellent. There was parking outside, the pub a couple of minutes away, and everything else we wanted to do/see within a short drive away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Delightful, comfortable, authentic cottage perfect for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable, relaxing stay

Perfect venue for a 20 year reunion!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful cottage in idyllic situation

A mixed review, we loved the cottage, spacious kitchen and boot room plus large lounge with comfortable seating. However the 2 single beds are not suitable for adults, definitely children only and not tall ones! Ostensibly the cottage was clean but the cleaners need to look up more often! The shower in the en suite didn’t work, contacted the owner and believe this is in hand, we were offered £100 refund as recompense which I think was fair. Overall although I have criticisms we did enjoy our stay and I’m sure the faults will be rectified promptly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

This cottage is lovely and so traditional. Plenty of room for our family of 6 adults and 2 children. Fabulous views and great pub right round the corner. Close driving distance to lots of lovely villages. Kay was so nice and friendly and very kindly allowed us to check in early.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay - would highly recommend!

Great cottage in a beautiful location. Plenty of space and a cosy feel. Really helpful information pack.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Catching up with family..

Comfortable, warm and conveniently situated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in good location for visiting thr cotswold villages. Notcsuitablecthpugh for people with mobilty issues as lots of steps snd stairs.
Nearby pub
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Pilgrim Cottage. We’re very glad to hear that you liked the property and it's lovely location. With your comments about the steps and stairs, on our listing we mention under the amenities section " Pilgrim Cottage is a Grade II Listed period property, with most parts built between 1640 and 1840. This means the cottage has some beautiful character features, including original flagstone flooring, low exposed wooden beams, steps, and a low ceiling here and there. Due to these unique features, we would not recommend Pilgrim Cottage for people who have restricted mobility". We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pilgrim cottage

Had a wonderful time at the cottage , fabulous location to all the beautiful towns There are are so many accessible walks.starting right at the front door Highly recommend the Horse and Groom for dinner . Being so close to morton in the marsh made grocery shopping so easy for the long weekend
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical and blissfully serene!

4 women on holiday to enjoy the Cotswolds discovered this idyllic gem and made it base camp for our tour - amenities are as promised and they took care to prep our wood burning fire place so we spent evenings toasting up from the days romps - the kitchen was used gleefully and a short walk to the horse and groom when no one felt like cooking - Outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

May half term stay

We had a lovely week at Pilgrim Cottage. We were a family of four and 2 sets of grandparents and there was plenty of room for us all. The kitchen was well equipped, lovely garden and character features throughout the house. The bedrooms were comfortable and the utility was an added bonus for extra space. It was in an ideal location for some lovely day trips. There was an issue with lots of ants. I think attempts had been made to get rid of them but unfortunately there were so many all outside each door and they made it into the living room and en suite shower. Overall, a lovely stay and would recommend to others.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Lovely Cottage in a Beautiful village

We had a wonderful week in the cottage. It is spacious, well furnished and very comfortable. The garden is secluded with wonderful views of the church and the countryside. There are numerous walks closeby as well as an arboretum, falconary centre and two country houses.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2022
Dear Paula, Thank you for your wonderful review of Pilgrim Cottage. We're so pleased to see that you enjoyed your time there and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again very soon. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Dreamy house with lots of space ! Nice garden and big kitchen! Sweet sweet sweet!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2023
Thanks for leaving the house so tidy when you left and for the lovely review. Come and visit again Kay Harris
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A family Xmas in the cotswolds

We had a lovely stay as a family of 8 adults at pilgrim cottage. The building is full of character will low beams & slate floors. It was comfortable for the 8 of us with plenty of living space & a large kitchen diner. It was well equipped, although we struggled with the aga style ovens & the heating had a mind of its own! The wood burner was very effective & we were never cold. The village is in a great central location for exploring the Cotswolds & a great pub around the corner.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Pilgrim Cottage. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the property owner who wishes that you had contacted them during your stay as they would have been very happy to assist you with the ovens and the heating. They've confirmed that the heating has been checked and is functioning as it should. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic

One of the best holiday cottages I’ve ever stayed in. Well equipped. Spacious. Peaceful. Clean. Pub across rd. walks from doorstep. Highly recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely property

We would recommend this property to others. Beautiful, spacious, well located and in a lovely area. Only areas for improvement would be updated pillows and mattress-very flat and uncomfortable and improved cleaning. It was clean except inside drawers where there were items found and hair.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2022
Dear Lindsey, thank you for your review. We are glad to read you enjoyed your stay. We have passed your comments on to the owners for them to action with the housekeeper. Best wishes, Bolthole Retreats
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Super Happy!

Amazing cottage in the most beuatiful place in the world! I will repeat 100% sure!. Thank You for everything
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charming Cotswolds Stay

Pilgrim Cottage is very true to the photographs. Very comfortable beds, good hanging space, well equipped kitchen. Easy parking on the road. Separate living rooms excellent for children. It would be helpful to note where the en suite shower is turned on in the information pack and as there is no shop in the village a welcome pack of milk, bread, cheese and wine, as I have encountered in other Bolthole properties, would make staying in this cottage even more special.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Pilgrim Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner who has taken these points on board and is looking into them. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Walking in the Cotswolds

Superb location and size of the property was perfect for four of us that needed separate bedrooms. The garden is amazing with panoramic views into the distance. The host Kay, was very informative and bolthole retreats were excellent in their communications. Everything you need is in the kitchen to make a hearty meal if you don’t want to eat out. We were so lucky with the weather four days of clear Blue Sky really helped with us being able to enjoy the garden every day after walking. The only bug bear is that the shower will only just about get you wet and need changing/upgrading The kettle could also do with changing. ! Thanks Kay
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Pilgrim Cottage. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your visit. We have shared your kind comments and valuable observations with the property manager, who has since arranged for a new kettle to be purchased and the shower to be renewed. Thank you once again for bringing these matters to our attention. We very much hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to the Cotswolds in the future.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Pretty cottage that would benefit from an interior refresh

Pilgrim Cottage is a pretty property in a nice location with great potential but the interior would benefit from a refresh throughout. Bed linen, towels, pillows, sofas and cushions are worn which reduced the general comfort and cosiness of our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Pilgrim Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you liked the cottage and the location, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. Your feedback has been shared with the owner who has taken these points on board, and these will be looked into. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Recent stay at Pilgrim Cottage

I thought it was a good place for a family with little ones as nothing to break! Great location and beautiful walks and places to visit. The garden was beautiful and great bbq. Thought kitchen facilities needed upgrading - matching crockery , things to serve salads and food dishes on . Also bathroom toiletries would add a nice touch and a welcome hamper for the price we paid would have been nice. Owner very keen to help and accommodate.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Pilgrim Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and liked the location. We have shared your feedback with the owner who has taken these points on board, and these will be looked into.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Property update

Communication great, property met our needs, well equipped kitxhen (could do with a large mixing bowl!). Cleanliness in general good, downstairs loo needed the skirting boards and towel radiator cleaning. Shower good. Would be good to oil the door of the first bedroom at the top of the stairs.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Pilgrim Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you liked the location. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner who has taken these points on board, they have let us know that the skirting boards and radiator have been cleaned and that the door to the first bedroom will be looked at. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful country cottage

An amazing stay in a beautiful country cottage. The house was immaculately clean and so spacious. We spent 5 lovely days enjoying the house, the fabulous garden and the surrounding area. We arrived during a heatwave but the downstairs rooms we cool and spacious and made it really easy for us to relax. The master bedroom is incredible - so large and with so much character including old beams. The other 3 bedrooms make it a great place to stay with extended family or friends. The Horse and Groom pub is about a minute away and has the most incredible garden with amazing views over the Cotswolds. We had such a relaxing time here at the end of a long trip, and we will definitely come again.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2022
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're very happy to hear you had such a lovely time and hope you do return soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

All I wanted.

A beautiful, well appointed 17th century cottage, just what I wanted. However, because of its age, there were a number of trip hazzards for we 75yr + guests and one serious drop for the unaware. However, once over jet lag and used to its quirks, the cottage was superb. The VRBO website indicated the house was at Moreton on Marsh (think flat land) but was actually Bourton on Hill, so a car is absolutely necessary. Overall, a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Pilgrim Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and liked the property. We have shared your feedback with the owner who has looked into this Due to the property being older there are several steps throughout. On our listing under the amenities section, we state in the notes "Pilgrim Cottage is a Grade II Listed period property, with most parts built between 1640 and 1840. This means the cottage has some beautiful character features, including original flagstone flooring, low exposed wooden beams, steps, and a low ceiling here and there. Due to these unique features, we would not recommend Pilgrim Cottage for people who have restricted mobility" Also regarding the location we state under the description "this charming 17th-century Cotswold stone cottage is set in the quiet village of Bourton-on-the-Hill, 2.5 miles to Moreton-in-Marsh".
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A lovely Cotswolds Stay

It was an absolutely lovely few days at Pilgrims Cottage. Tea and coffee in the garden was absolutely wonderful. All amenities were accounted for. The living room was very comfortable and the entire cottage was perfect for our family of 6. We had just spent seven full days touring London and this was a perfect way to unwind after so much sightseeing.
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