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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.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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

  • Blender
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Strictly no smoking inside Cottage

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

About the area

Located in Swindon, this cottage is in a rural area and near a water park. Thames River and Stanton Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include King George V Field Play Area and Swindon and Cricklade Railway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Blunsdon Abbey Stadium or Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Swindon travel guide
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Hannington, Wiltshire

What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs
    North Wessex Downs
    17 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Stanton Country Park
    5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Pentylands Country Park
    7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Blunsdon Golf Course
    10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds
    14 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Swindon (XWS-Swindon Train Station)
    27 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Arkells Brewery
    11 min drive
  • The Jovial Monk
    10 min drive
  • Robins Farm
    11 min drive
  • Stanton House Hotel
    7 min drive
  • Harvester
    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?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Thames Path, Thames River and Pentylands Country Park. Stanton Country Park is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Rural Cotswold Cottage in grounds of beautiful Nell House Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ella S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful country property in a great location for visiting a variety of attractions. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bronwen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was quiet, clean, fully functional kitchen, and perfect for the 3 of us travelling together. We used it as a base to visit many attractions from Bath to Marlborough, Blenheim to Portsmouth and everything in between.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mb p.

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

Absolutely breathtaking!

I can't say enough about our stay....such a beautiful property, quiet, serene....honestly, heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing country cottage and property, managed by people who just know what they are doing. The cottage is located in picture postcard England.Everywhere you turn is a wow. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris R.

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

Top vacation in lovely cottage.

Stressfree, lovely cottage. Friendly owners and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Country idyll

Relaxing week in the countryside with excellent hosts, multiple animals and comfortable surroundings
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola R.

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

Cute cottage in great location

This cute cottage provided everything we needed for a very enjoyable 5 night stay. Situated in the lovely and quiet grounds of the owners main property who were very engaging and helpful but not intrusive. Great location to enjoy so many beautiful areas of the Cotswolds/Wiltshire.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Quiet and idyllic

Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage set amongst landscaped gardens. Shared with horses, sheep and ducks The most welcoming and helpful hosts you could hope for.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

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

Week long break

Very good property set in lovely grounds. Quiet location which was exactly what we wanted. The owners were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rüdiger F.

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

Wonderful house and area

We, and especially our kids, enjoyed the stay in the Nell House Cottage. Everything was very well organized. Our girls loved the animals and the location is good to have day trips to the Cotswolds, Oxford or Stonehenge.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

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

Amazing country cottage

We loved our stay at Nell Cottage. Beautiful setting, so tranquil and relaxing. James and Joanna were perfect hosts. Loved watching the ducks and other animals. Gorgeous gardens. Cottage had everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Touring South-Central England

Had a great week long stay - day tripping in all directions. Great central spot to visit both Cotswolds and Salisbury Plain! Hosts were great. We were the first guests of the season and so were the test run. No big issues. Had a great time, Jo and James were great hosts
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carole R.

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

Relaxing country cottage

Nell cottage is set in rural England a short drive from Swindon and a stones throw from the stunning Cotswolds. The cottage is set in the most stunning grounds and overlooks a large pond which has bird life a plenty, The family who run it are lovely they are helpful and respect your privacy. Their communication with guests is superb. The cottage was clean and had all the facilities required to make yourself comfortable. Including, a fridge, microwave, oven, cutlery and crockery, towels and bedding. They also provide super fast wifi. We stayed a week before returning to Australia and the peaceful surroundings gave us chance to unwind before our long flight home. If you love peace and tranquility and enjoy watching Indian runner ducks and horses, and close proximity to the stunning Cotswolds this is the place for you. Thanks James and Joanna for sharing your stunning property. Carole and Peter, Australia.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang S.

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

perfect

+ 1st, the hosts: Jo and James, they are nice, likeable and obliging at anytime. Jo, who we met most, had a lot hints for activities and worthwhile destinations. Thank you very much for lending your house to us for a wonderful time. + the house and the property: A nice little oak house on a wonderfully beautiful property. Everything needed for holiday is in place. We felt exceedingly well. + region around Additionally to Jo's very helpful hints we had a perfect home base to starting our day trips to different destinations into the cotswolds and beyond. + weather sunshine and rain are fine and are necessary. Around 90% rain this autumn didn't make holidays constantly a feast. So, Jo and James, please work on that ;), so that we can enjoy a bit more next time to everything mentioned above. Thanks a lot and bye until then Monika, Wolfgang, Carola and Christian
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

S v.

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

Wonderful holiday home.

Lovely holiday cottage in beautiful location with lots to see and do in the direct surroundings. Super friendly and helpful owners. Beautiful garden and countryside. Our children loved the various animals.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

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

Just Beautiful

In the gardens of Nell Cottage I found my happy place. Thankyou
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

More than phantastic

It was a very peaceful and wonderful time in Nell house with very gentle hosts. They helped us with words and deeds. The cottage was so cosy and clean. The pictures in the Internet were so fine but the reality outranged the pictures. The scene was very idyllic, so it was hard to go away. And we love the horses and the ducks.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Joachim K.

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

Cotswolds

Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt und sehr nette und freundliche Gastgeber!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel N.

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

Lovely country cottage

Directions and arrival instructions were accurate and easy to follow. The cottage is well appointed and spacious. Access to the upstairs bathroom is a little restricted but not a significant problem. As mentioned in the owners description, transport is required as there is nothing in the immediate area. However this means it's a lovely quiet countryside environment. We enjoyed our stay at the cottage and the lovely area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

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

Excellent property

Excellent property
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hidden Gem

Cosy cottage in a peaceful location. Kitchen equipment was totally acceptable but would benefit from an upgrade. An ideal rental for people who like nature, birds and wildlife. James and Jo were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

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

relaxing environment when working away

Ideal location and facilities. Two separate bedrooms each with own bathroom facilities and space to independently watch tv/relax/IT if necessary and socialise comfortably in the shared open plan dining/kitchen/lounge area. Wonderful hosts and superb grounds. A delightful view from every window. Loved it!!
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sid A.

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

Week’s break in the Cotswolds

Fantastic cottage in the beautiful grounds of a house. The family were welcoming and very helpful. Ideal situation for exploring the Cotswolds.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

sharon a.

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

Summer Break

Lovely break, ideally situated for many nearby attractions. Setting is peaceful and tranquil and Jo was an amazing host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

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

Charming country cottage

Spacious 2 bedroom cottage offered by friendly hosts with Ducks,Horses and Sheep for neighbours. Ideal quiet , relaxing.rural location on edge of Cotswolds in easy reach of many places to visit, shop and eat. We had glorious weather all week and dined outsde every night on the decking beside the large pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021