Title: Rural Cotswold Cottage in grounds of beautiful Nell House 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 # Rural Cotswold Cottage in grounds of beautiful Nell House Family-friendly cottage in Swindon with a water park ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33588900/33588894/1c011a40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33588900/33588894/c00fb210.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33588900/33588894/6b7d41e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33588900/33588894/e9b37561.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33588900/33588894/cac3c30e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the South Cotswolds, The Cottage at Nell House is a serene retreat for those seeking tranquility. Overlooking a picturesque lake and surrounded by wildlife, this charming cottage features an open plan kitchen living area, Ultrafast Broadband, gas BBQ on the decking area and outdoor seating for 4. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rural Cotswold Cottage in grounds of beautiful Nell House The Cottage at Nell House is a beautiful oak framed conversion sleeping 4 in two bedrooms. It is located on the edge of the small and peaceful country village of Hannington in the South Cotswolds where the counties of Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire meet. The village has a "pub" within walking distance and is a great base for exploring the Cotswolds in your car. It is a 90 minute drive from Heathrow Airport. The cottage has an open plan kitchen living area on the ground floor, with a well equipped kitchen including dishwasher and microwave, and a seating area including two sofas and large TV. There is a twin bedroom on the ground floor as well as a toilet and shower room. The entire upstairs floor is an en-suite double bedroom with separate seating area, sofa and TV. The staircase is open to the ground floor. The cottage sits in the landscaped grounds of Nell House, with a large decking area, gas BBQ, and outdoor seating for 4. It overlooks the lake and is surrounded by wildlife such as moorhens, ducks, fish and if you're lucky deer and a kingfisher. There are extensive grounds including a croquet lawn and fields with farm animals. Unusually for rural areas Ultrafast Broadband of 100 Mbps++ is included making working from the cottage or streaming movies on the Smart TV very easy. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Strictly no smoking inside Cottage ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights and return the keys Please vacate by 10am as the cleaners will arrive shortly afterwords to prepare for the next tenants. You can leave the house open with the keys in the outside of the door. Please ensure you leave the gate remote. Thank you for your stay. Have a good onward journey and we hope to see you again! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed Note from host: Strictly no pets allowed due to wildlife ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Caution - open water. Supervision required. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Strictly no smoking inside Cottage ## 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 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 required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![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%7C51.64223%2C-1.74793&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=laRJ_Hn1Mjmezjr2MePyNn5fRpg=) Hannington, Wiltshire #### What's nearby - Pentylands Country Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles - Stanton Country Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles - Blunsdon Abbey Stadium - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles - Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles - Swindon Designer Outlet - 15 min drive - 8.1 miles #### Getting around - Swindon (XWS-Swindon Train Station) - 27 min drive - Oxford (OXF) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪community shop and cafe | blundson - ‬6 min drive - ‪Harvester - ‬9 min drive - ‪Arkells Brewery - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Goldfinger Tavern - ‬5 min drive - ‪Heart In Hand - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rural Cotswold Cottage in grounds of beautiful Nell House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Rural Cotswold Cottage in grounds of beautiful Nell House? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Rural Cotswold Cottage in grounds of beautiful Nell House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rural Cotswold Cottage in grounds of beautiful Nell House? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rural Cotswold Cottage in grounds of beautiful Nell House located? > This family-friendly Swindon cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Thames Path and Thames River. Pentylands Country Park and Stanton Country Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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