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Spacious historic 17th Century Cotswolds Cottage for all Seasons

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Game room
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Children's area

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8132 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious historic 17th Century Cotswolds Cottage for all Seasons

NB Please check before booking 3 couples, as we do not have 3 double bedrooms!

Green Cottage is a substantial grade II listed cottage in one of the most sought after villages in the Cotswolds. Built in the 1600's as two labourers cottages, Green Cottage has been frequently extended in the 20th century to keep it upto date with modern living standards. The existing owners' contribution includes a stylish CP Hart bathroom and installing the Cotswold born 'Everhot' range cooker in the kitchen. The property makes a perfect base for exploring the key towns and villages of the Cotswolds, or walking its hills and valleys. For celebration dinners or otherwise, the well known landmark, the Lamb Inn is within a stones throw of the cottage. For those wanting to enjoy alfresco dining amidst the delights of an English country garden, Green Cottage has a wonderful terrace on the edge of the Windrush Valley. If the days are cold and wet, go indoors, bake on the Everhot, enjoy a roaring fire in the lounge or toss a log on to the wood burner in the dining room. For the children there is plenty of space in the garden (and the house) for them to run around and indoors there is a full size bar football table and plenty of games. Whatever the season and weather Green Cottage has something special to offer.

The accommodation provides a great degree of flexibility. 3 bedrooms comprise of a family room and ensuite (sleeping up to 5); a twin room; a single room; a sofa bed in the sunroom and a camp bed that can be placed pretty much anywhere! It therefore comfortably sleeps up to 5-8.

Green Cottage is steeped in history. The original bread oven is still to be seen in the dining room. In 1914, Green Cottage was occupied by the Soul Family. Mrs Soul sent 5 sons to the First World War. It is said that Mrs Soul lit a candle each night in one window to guide her boys back but none ever returned. No British family lost more sons in the Great War. Great Rissington church contains pictures and details of the Soul brothers. There is also futher information in Green Cottage.

In the kitchen we have an Everhot range cooker. Manufactured not far from Gloucester, this state of the art cooker provides a constant heat source together with three ovens, an induction hob as well as hotplates. It's perfect for hosting large families or for those wanting to try out new cooking experiences. In addition, in the large garden to help energetic children (and Dads) run off their energy and develop silky football skills, a Samba 12ft x 6ft goal has been set up...so don't forget your football!

Property manager

Anita Thomas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Foosball table
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1421 sq ft (132 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spacious Historic 17th Century Cotswolds Cottage all Seasons
Spacious Historic 17th Century Cotswolds all Seasons
Spacious Historic 17th Century Cotswolds Cottage all Seasons
Spacious Historic 17th Century Cotswolds Cottage all Seasons

About the neighborhood

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Great Rissington, Gloustershire

What's nearby

  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • The Model Village - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Cotswold Countryside Collection - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park - 18 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Kingham Station - 17 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hare - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Cotswold Arms - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious historic 17th Century Cotswolds Cottage for all Seasons pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious historic 17th Century Cotswolds Cottage for all Seasons?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious historic 17th Century Cotswolds Cottage for all Seasons?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious historic 17th Century Cotswolds Cottage for all Seasons located?

This family-friendly Cheltenham cottage is located in a rural location, 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Dragonfly Maze, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Birdland Park and Gardens and The Model Village. Cotswold Motoring Museum and Bourton Model Railway Exhibition are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Spacious historic 17th Century Cotswolds Cottage for all Seasons Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Great Rissington
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home in Great Rissington. Everything was exactly as described and the cottage was extremely comfortable. This is a perfect place to stay for visiting the Cotswads. The open fire and wood stove were really nice to have for when relaxing at the cottage. I'd recommend grabbing some wood on the way in at the store in Burton if you want to use them. My children loved everything and my wife and I did as well . It couldn't have been better. Thanks so much Anita we hope to come back soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Green Cottage
Absolutely charming cottage. The garden is a delight. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Stay, Would Return
Our stay was amazing! Two things that I would like to see - new pillows (they were very uncomfortable) and soap/shampoo in the shower. Otherwise it was incredible. The garden was in bloom and the sun shining for nearly 18 hours a day at this time of year. The interior was exactly what I hoped for in a Cotswold cottage, with plenty of room for 4 adults and a child. The neighboring Inn wasn't too kind when informing us that reservations are needed to eat there, but that is no fault of the property manager, I just wanted to note it for future travellers. The location is about 15 minutes to Bourton and just a little further to Stow. Very close to most villages. Just a lovely visit all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josephine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
great cosy cottage with amazing garden
lovely spacious cottage. Beautiful large garden . great for older kids- lots of games/table football/ swings and slide in the garden. Great communication with owner..very helpful. will re-visit!!

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to celebrate a family occasion
I booked Green Cottage to celebrate my 70th birthday with the family. It is in a great location for visiting the local area. The cottage is well-equipped and very comfortable. To stay in such a place with its interesting (but sad) history was a special experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Green Cottage and would love to come again.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic stay in the Cotswolds
We stayed here over the August bank holiday weekend. 4 adults and 2 children. Rooms are bigger than they look online. The family room is very comfortable with a beautiful bathroom with a bath overlooking the garden! Downstairs is very big, the utility is so handy, kitchen functions very well, loved the Everhot range! We picked apples from the orchard and made a delicious apple pie one evening! We had amazing weather and the children (7,3) really enjoyed the garden! Football goal, climbing frame and slide, and swings! And trees to climb! It’s a wonderland for kids! The village is lovely, very quiet, nothing there except the pub where we had an evening meal and it was really excellent!! Overall a truly great stay in a well equipped house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

angela a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most enjoyable family week away.
Green Cottage is a very central location for all the Cotswold beautiful areas to visit. It lies in a very quiet location and the garden is extremely tranquil. We enjoyed BBQ's and al fresco dining most days, we even had breakfast on the patio which was most enjoyable. The cottage lacked NOTHING there was everything we possibly needed (including an apron which served me all week as I am very messy at the cooker). The 3 children in the party loved the football table in the sun room - as did the adults, we had tournaments most days. It was such a relaxing cottage, Grandma & Grandad had a separate bathroom and mum & dad and the children enjoyed their own bedroom and ensuite bathroom/shower room. The sitting room was a little dark but we hardly spent any time in there and it was comfortable if you did want quiet time. All in all the whole family had a splendid holiday in a beautiful stone built Cotswold cottage set in a gorgeous location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve Q.

Large Family Cotswolds Cottage
We love the Cotswolds and booked Green Cottage as a surprise for my wife's birthday... she loved it, if fact the whole family loved the cottage. There are lots of rooms and space for the children to investigate and play in (mine are 10, 11 & 13) and they enjoyed the games room, especially the table football! The weather didn't allow us to spend much time in the garden (swings, climbing frame and football goal), the flip side is that we could spend more time enjoying the cottage. The cottage is family friendly with lots of nice touches everywhere, e.g. toys and games for the children. The well equipped kitchen allowed easy cooking and the sofas and beds were very comfortable. --- and all only 3 doors away from the pub, what more could you ask for. We very much enjoyed our stay and would thoroughly recommend Green Cottage, we would certainly like to return. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Lovely cottage and super garden for kids
Loved our stay here. Beautiful house well-located for day trips and the cottage was well-equipped for children and grown ups. Just beware the range for tinies! Amazing garden which we really made the most of. Would go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

Beautiful house to stay in, in a lovely village.
We had an amazing stay in Green Cottage. It has been furnished so lovely and everything you needed was there. We loved the cooker which also kept the house warm. It was quite a rainy weekend so unfortunately we didn't get in the garden much which was a shame as it was beautiful. All the beds very comfortable, and there were plenty of toys for our 2 year old, and games for the older ones. I will definitely recommend people stay there. Lovely pub next door but one too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

SARA B., San Gabriel

Great for families, beautiful large garden, historic house
My mother and I stayed here for six nights in May with my two children (ages three and one). The house was packed with toys, books and games. However, my daughter's favorite part of the house was the backgarden- she loved exploring and using the play equipment pretty much every day of our stay. We spent two days exploring the Cotswolds (the house is well situated for this) and had great day trips to Oxford, Blenheim Palace, And Stratford-Upon-Avon. The house has three bedrooms and could easily fit several more people. We had great weather on our trip and hope to be back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H., Beck Row, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Great for families!
This cottage was everything we could have wanted for our short stay. The kitchen was well equipped, comfortable beds and plenty of toys for our children (ages 3 and 1). The back garden was gorgeous! I would highly recommend Green Cottage to anyone looking for a nice break in the Cotswolds!

10/10 Excellent

Willem v.

Een mooi, ruim, authentiek cottage met veel faciliteiten.
Een perfect stijlvol onderkomen. Grote tuin, ruim terras en heel veel speelmogelijkheden voor kinderen, zowel binnen als buiten. Schoon, prima bedden en van alle gemakken voorzien. Mooie locatie in een rustige omgeving.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018