Title: Stunning BIG COTSWOLD COTTAGE + Annexe sleeps 16 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stunning BIG COTSWOLD COTTAGE + Annexe sleeps 16 ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22775800/22775731/w2000h1326x0y0-6a946034.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22775800/22775731/6dfd8138.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22775800/22775731/51c4822a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22775800/22775731/462a1417.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22775800/22775731/5daf728d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Stunning BIG COTSWOLD COTTAGE + Annexe sleeps 16 and take advantage of a garden, a playground and an arcade/games room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 163405 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stunning BIG COTSWOLD COTTAGE + Annexe sleeps 16 The property can sleep 11 in the main house (4 bedrooms and a sofa bed) and 5 in the annexe (2 bedrooms plus folding bed). Note: We offer a 22% long stay discount for reservations of 7 days or more. Milestone has been our happy family home for 11 years, full of family, love and life. It's truly unique with a cottage feel but with large rooms and modern appliances. In the main house there are 4 double bedrooms (2 with en suites). Two bedrooms can be twins plus a single folding bed if required. There is also a sofa bed down stairs if needed. The orangery is stunning with an incredible home cinema and grand piano. The kitchen table seats 6 but there is ample outside seating for 10+ during summer months. The dining room table seats 8 comfortably and with the extension seats 12 max. The annexe can be made available for groups of more than 10 (excluding infants). The annexe can sleep up to 5, there are two twin bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs. If you have 10 or less people (excluding infants) and would like to book the annexe as well, you may do so for an extra £150/night. If you would like to use the sauna (in the annexe) you may do so for an extra £150. We can also offer an early checkin late checkout extension for £20 per person subject to availability. We welcome family and friend reunions and corporate teams wanting a special intimate space. This is not a party house and we do ask that you respect our neighbours and keep noise to conversational level after 10.30pm so no loud music please. Guest access: We have lock boxes for the keys and electronic oak gates. We will send you the codes before you arrive. Interaction with guests: We are available by phone 24/7 but most likely will not meet. If we are not away when you stay we may be in one of the private log cabins on the property. Other things to note: The home cinema is only usable after dark because of the glass roof. There is a 42" TV and DVD/Blu-ray player in the snug. One of the bedrooms also has a TV/DVD available and another bedroom has a TV. There is NO BBQ, you are welcome to bring your own or bring disposable BBQs. Please only book if you and your group are committed to the house rules. It's important that you leave the place tidy and on time because we are likely to have another large group arriving at 3pm on your day of departure. House Rules: \- No smoking inside the property \- Check-in is anytime after 3PM \- Check out by 11AM \- Self check-in with lockbox 1\. If you smoke please do so outside. 2\. Children to be monitored at all times. 3\. Dogs to be kept downstairs, off furniture and in the kitchen or utility room over night. Please pick up mess from the lawn! 4\. When you leave please strip the beds and leave the rest of the property as you found it. 5\. Put rubbish in bin liners before you leave and in the bins provided. 6\. Please report all breakages. 7\. Please do not take red wine upstairs or apply makeup in carpeted areas. 8\. There will be a £75 cleaning surcharge if these the house is not tidy i.e. food, dishes, beds, rubbish taken care of. 9\. There will be a £75 late fee if guests leave after 11am. We have a quick turnaround so it's important that you only book if you are willing to leave on time. 10\. Please do not put any non bio-degradable products in the toilet, they will block and stop the waste pump in the underground pumping station. We reserve the right to charge £75 to cover the cost of calling out a plumber / pumping station engineer if required. 11\. If you use the main stereo/home cinema use the Blu-ray source setting for DVDs. There are further instructions on the speaker nearest the unit. PLEASE TURN OFF STEREO AND PROJECTOR AFTER USE. Thank you. 12\. No illegal use of drones. 13\. Please don't use fake tanning products it ruins the bed linen. 14\. No loud music after 10pm, please respect our neighbours. Loud music after 10pm will be considered a party and you will be asked to leave. We hope and believe you will have an amazing stay! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: NO SMOKING INSIDE. If you smoke please go outside. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,405 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 30 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules No loud music after 10.30pm. We ask that you respect our neighbours and keep noise to conversational level after 10.30pm This is not a party house extra guests, loud music or disco lights ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Must be kept downstairs ONLY. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: No charge for infants (under 2's) ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted NO SMOKING INSIDE. If you smoke please go outside. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as The Big Cotswold Cheltenham The Big Cotswold Cottage Cheltenham The Big Cotswold Cottage Private vacation home Cheltenham The Big Cotswold Cottage Private vacation home The Big Cotswold Cottage Stunning BIG Cotswold Cottage + Annexe Sleeps 16 Cheltenham ## About the area 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 landmarks include Sudeley Castle and Hailes Abbey. Travelling with kids? Consider Toddington Narrow Gauge Railway, or check out an event or a game at Cheltenham Racecourse. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking and cycling nearby. [Visit our Cheltenham travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham.dx4597) [View more Holiday homes in Cheltenham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Private-Holiday-Homes.d4597-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.96746%2C-1.96494&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UNCYYkr9KvhNJLoUtgx23qrNjuE=) Greet, England ### What's nearby - Sudeley Castle - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Prescott Speed Hill Climb - 12 min drive - 3.9 miles - Cheltenham Racecourse - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles - Cotswold Farm Park - 16 min drive - 11.7 miles - Cheltenham Town Hall - 16 min drive - 9.2 miles ### Getting around - Toddington Railway Station - 5 min drive - Oxford (OXF) - 70 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Black Gold - ‬11 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min drive - ‪The King's Head - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Royal Oak - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Beckford Inn - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stunning BIG COTSWOLD COTTAGE + Annexe sleeps 16 pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Stunning BIG COTSWOLD COTTAGE + Annexe sleeps 16? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stunning BIG COTSWOLD COTTAGE + Annexe sleeps 16? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Stunning BIG COTSWOLD COTTAGE + Annexe sleeps 16 located? > This family-friendly Cheltenham holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Belas Knap and Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum. St Peter's Church Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stunning BIG COTSWOLD COTTAGE + Annexe sleeps 16 Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Simon R., Banbury, UK 29 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Christmas Stay Wanted somewhere with a feeling of space to get the extended family all together for a Christmas break. House was perfect, spacious and everything we needed. Great TV room btw!!! ##### Simon R. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert E. 14 Oct 2018 #### Really good property for a long weekend Stayed as a large family for a long weekend. The grandchildren loved the garden. The main house was great, the weather was perfect so we mainly used the kitchen and outside garden dining table. All four bedrooms in the main house are bright and well furnished. The bedrooms in the annexe are more basic but fine for just sleeping in. The host was always available and responded to the couple of queries we had immediately. ##### Robert E. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Jane B. 3 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together The property is as described in the details - 4 double bedrooms in the main house and two additional bedrooms in the annexe. The owners were extremely helpful and very kind people. We had my elderly mother staying with us and she stayed in the annexe as there is the possibility of making the downstairs area into a bedroom. There is a walk way around the annexe to the main house so no steps which made all the difference. The house is a bit tired and could benefit from some redecoration but the beds are comfortable and the kitchen very well stocked and a great communal lounge for allowing large groups to come together and a large dining room. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would have liked to spend a little more time there to explore the local area - Winchcombe is just a few minutes away by car and about a 20 min walk ##### Jane B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim F. 20 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Tim F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 21 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house and garden Spacious cosy well equipped property, comfortable beds, great showers. Steam train at bottom of garden which was fun. Could do with an instruction booklet in the house ( as although instruction videos good) couldn’t work out how to turn on fire in large sitting room. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Debra D. 24 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Stay We enjoyed our short break at the big Cotswold Cottage and found the owners to be very amenable. We were a little disappointed with the location, as we found ourselves having to reverse out onto a main road and the view at the back of the property was spoiled by works vehicles. The amenities at the cottage were good and fit for purpose except the fridge which was difficult to open and close and didn’t seem to keep the food very chilled. Overall, the accommodation is ample and the hosts were keen to ensure we had what we needed. ##### Debra D. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Alice R. 14 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Cotswolds retreat Great house, clean, good facilities ##### Alice R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel W. 11 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family reunion location A superb, private space with lots of flexible accommodation and all beds were particularly comfortable. The separate annexe allows for useful separation for larger groups. The garden is an absolute haven made all the better for the character of the steam train that passes infrequently at the bottom. Group sizes beyond 8 are challenged for group dining space all together. ##### Daniel W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nandipha N. 16 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home Stayed over for two nights with friends and family . The owner was really helpful and communicated through out . Amazing , clean and would really recommend to friends and family !! The kitchen was packed with all utensils you many need. The rooms were very clean and spacious. Thank you will definitely book again ##### Nandipha N. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Michelle M. 8 Jul 2019 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### A nice stay let down by hassle after the event Stayed for a weekend with some friends for a 40th birthday and Eurovision party. Positives: > A lovely location with garden backing onto the steam railway. > The house was big with plenty of space for all. > Nice orangery, perfect for hanging out in the evening with drinks and entertainment on the huge screen. > Communication with the owner was very good prior and during our stay. > Check-in and check-out process was very easy. > Wifi was good. Negatives: > Was charged £45 from deposit for damage to a plug socket that occurred prior to our arrival. > No response from the owner at all to several messages reference the deposit. > There were several other items of damage throughout the house (that we were not blamed for) although nothing that caused us any issue. > A moth infestation throughout the property. Inconvenient rather than serious issue but don't go here if you hate moths! > The huge entertainment area in the orangery was let down by no TV connection to the big screen! Bring an Amazon Fire stick or Chromecast if you want to watch TV. > Beware the projector is very weak and as per instruction you really can't see anything on the screen at all until it gets dark outside. > We were asked to strip our own beds and transport used linen to the scullery which we thought was cheeky for somewhere charging so much per night. ##### Michelle M. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Stump](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Stump.h82973614.Hotel-Information) > > [Lords of the Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Lords-Of-The-Manor-Hotel.h17766135.Hotel-Information) > > [The Colesbourne Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Colesbourne-Inn.h3810136.Hotel-Information) > > [The Charlton Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Charlton-Boutique-Hotel.h84515831.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Bank Rooms](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Old-Bank-Rooms.h60035126.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Cheltenham.h65899.Hotel-Information) > > [The Plough Bed and Breakfast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Plough-Inn.h12926879.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Manse Hotel Bourton by Greene King Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Old-Manse-Hotel-Bourton-By-Greene-King-Inns.h3075291.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lansdowne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Lansdowne.h2250337.Hotel-Information) > > [The Greenway Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Greenway-Hotel-Spa.h520203.Hotel-Information) > > [The Wheatsheaf Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Wheatsheaf-Inn.h1218872.Hotel-Information) > > [Ellenborough Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Ellenborough-Park.h27157.Hotel-Information) > > [The Slaughters Country Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Slaughters-Country-Inn.h5484211.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [The Bell at Stow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Bell-At-Stow.h35819374.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mousetrap Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Mousetrap-Inn.h2294168.Hotel-Information) > > [The Old New Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Old-New-Inn.h37164164.Hotel-Information) > > [Broadlands Hotel - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Broadlands-Hotel.h2631331.Hotel-Information) > > [Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Grosvenor-Pulford-Hotel-Spa.h790572.Hotel-Information) > > [The Stag at Stow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Stag-At-Stow.h15876871.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lamb Inn Great Rissington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Lamb-Inn-Great-Rissington.h4592088.Hotel-Information) > > [The Porch House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Porch-House.h4595892.Hotel-Information) > > [The Frogmill](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Frogmill.h23324533.Hotel-Information) > > [Cowley Manor Experimental](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Cowley-Manor.h1662540.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyck Hill House Hotel And Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Wyck-Hill-House-Hotel-And-Spa.h558527.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Oakey Cottage](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Cotswold-Cottage-Gems-Oakey-Cottage.h67269735.Hotel-Information) > > [The Dial House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Dial-House.h3883874.Hotel-Information) > > [Rising Sun Hotel by Greene King Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Rising-Sun-Hotel-By-Greene-King-Inns.h63601.Hotel-Information) > > [The Slaughters Manor House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Slaughters-Manor-House.h790467.Hotel-Information)