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Jasmine Cottage

Jasmine Cottage

4.5
out of 5
Ratings from 18 reviews
89% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.6
Condition
4.6
Location
4.1
Value
4.3
Customer
Service
4.8


Jasmine Cottage is a charming, converted barn built in local Cotswold stone and furnished in a country cottage style. It was originally part of the stables to the once adjacent, 18th-century coaching inn called The Crown, and its exposed beams are a reminder of its rich history. The cottage has a reverse-living design with two bedrooms (one ensuite) and a family bathroom on the ground floor, and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, with a log burning stove and double sofa bed, on the first floor. There is a private garden, with an outside dining area and shared use of an outdoor swimming pool (open mid May to mid September 10am-2pm - weather dependant), separate children's play area with swings, slide and trampoline. The location is perfect for walkers, cyclists and visitors exploring the wider Cotswolds.

Cosy place

Review submitted on Wed, 23 Aug 2023
4.2
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
2.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a few nice days in Jasmine cottage. It's a very cosy house, very clean and all we needed was provided. Friendly people too and a nice swimmingpool with heated water.
The only thing we didn't like was the location. Outside was a lot of noise from the traffic on the road very near to the cottage. And only after we made reservations we found out that the swimmingpool was only at our disposal between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. A bit of a disappointment there.




Bolthole Retreats replied 239 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Jasmine Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay however disappointed to read your feedback regarding the swimming pool. On our website under the points of note tab, we list the opening times for the pool and this information is also available in the guest portal.

Very nice and convenient location.

Review submitted on Thu, 18 May 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage was quite nice and well equipped. Easy to find and convenient to many things around despite being where it is. Walking around the country park nearby is a good option that I would definitely recommend (it links to the Cotswolds Way). I know that some people mentioned the noise from the A-road nearby but this was really just a background noise and not a big deal (even with the window open). Also, the dog liked being able to go out and the road nearby has virtually zero traffic (I never saw another car use it). It is also quite reasonable price wise given how convenient it is to Gloucester, Cheltenham and Cirencester. I would definitely stay again if in the area.



Lovely stay at Jasmine Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 12 Dec 2022
4.3
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We had such a lovely stay. The cottage is well stocked with just about everything you will need. John was an absolute gem.... we called on him a couple of times to rescue us, e.g. trotting off to town and realising we left a fan heater on!!! He is very fussy with his bedding, which smelled magnificent. Thank you so much John and Pam for a fab stay!



Perfect hideaway to explore the Cotswolds.

Review submitted on Fri, 26 Aug 2022
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
As I have written in the guest book: I would recommend this cottage to everyone exploring the Cotswolds! It is perfectly situated, in the center of the Cotswolds. The bedrooms are on the groud floor with one ensuite bathroom and one seperate bathroom, meaning no stairs to climb during nights. And in hot summers (like in 2022) the bedrooms were very cool. The living area is upstairs and tends to be hotter. Also, mind the heaters in the room. Previous guests left it on and it was scorching hot. The owner helped us turning it off, thanks John! The cottage is very well equipped, everything you would want is there. No old tools, everything is kept up to date and very clean. It also has a garden and they have delicious apples! The only downside someone could mention is the noise from the road (A417) but I didn't notice it much when inside.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review, the owners will be so pleased to read this. We're happy to see that you enjoyed your stay at Jasmine Cottage and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Convenient but lacking charm

Review submitted on Mon, 09 May 2022
3.2
out of 5

Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
3.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This was a convenient stay over for us but lack of windows with an outside view and outside traffic noise would not have made this a pleasant choice for a leisure stay where it was planned to spend time relaxing at the cottage.



Short stay for a wedding event

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Feb 2022
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Found Crickley cottages on the site, Bolthole retreats. they have a pair of adjoining cottages, Amber and Jasmine. as a combined sleeping capacity for 10 it suited our family reunion to a 'T'. The hosts Mr & Mrs Kingston were brilliant, on the short occasions I had to contact them they were very accommodating, and really helpful. The cottages were superb, super warm and home-from-home. All needs were catered for and these two cottages were 5 star in presentation.
The location, on the edge of the Cotswolds were ideally positioned for our needs, we had to attend a wedding venue in the area and even though we live within 50 miles we were having family from all over the EU visit for the event and felt living in the Wolds for a few nights would set the ambience. The weather was on our side, it was cold but sunny and fresh weather, so it made all the difference. The log burner gave that extra special warmth in both cottages.
Fantastic dwellings with all that you need, highly recommended for a short or even extended holidays, centrally located so short trips to Gloucester, Cheltenham and further afield into the Wolds were within a 30 min drive. Super.




Weekend away with the family

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Feb 2022
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful barn/stable conversion. Very comfortable for the 5 of us and will sleep 6. Accommodating owners, in the BIG house very helpful. Log burner was cosy and very welcome (we arrived on the day of storm Eunice, having been blown around and driven through a freak snowstorm ). Great base for visiting Gloucester and Cheltenham which are equidistant. Highly recommend.



Pleasant accomodation

Review submitted on Fri, 28 May 2021
3.2
out of 5

Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
2.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very pleasant stay.
Pro's : spacious for 2 people, accepted dogs, very well equipped with everything that you would need. 2 bathrooms, 2 single beds in one bedroom, one very large double in another bedroom with ensuite. Upstairs was the comfortable main living area with kitchen, comfy sofas, log burner and dining table.
Cons : some upgrading required, very very close to a main road so was noisy, no direct access to garden without going downstairs and out the front door. Garden needed a bit of a tidy up.

We enjoyed our stay but would try and find somewhere that wasn't quite as close to the main road next time.




A fabulous few days away.

Review submitted on Mon, 19 Apr 2021
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our main aim for this break was to be as close to Fly Up 417 MTB Park as possible and have somewhere lovely to relax in the evening. The boys went off each day, as 417 was only a 5 minute. cycle away. The owners of the cottage were lovely and couldn't help enough. We will certainly be going back.



Weekend stay in Oct

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Oct 2020
4.2
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a good weekend, at Jasmine Cottage. Comfortable and cosy and all we needed for a weekend break with friends.



A Fabulous Staycation!

Review submitted on Sat, 22 Aug 2020
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Myself and my family (like most of the UK I assume) were due to be aboard but due to the situation, we had to adjust and change our trip accordingly.
We have never stayed in an Air B&B before but after my wife did lots of research and searching she found a jem which was Jasmine Cottage. I think we were nervous because there were no nice places available at such short notice and most of the UK had been booked up! But this place looked incredible so we booked it!

Located near Witcombe and bang in the middle of the countryside - this was perfect!

The cottage is spacious and our daughters shared a bedroom whilst we had the other one so it fits four people comfortably.

The cottage has every amenity you could need, and all we bought was some food for breakfasts and snacks.

The cottage was very clean, the beds are comfy and it’s truly so tranquil it reminds us of the cottage from the movie “The Holiday”.

We spent most days out and about, 30 minutes or so to Burton On The Water and then 25 minutes to Sudeley Castle.

Bolthole were fantastic as we actually extended by an extra day and they made it very easy to sort for us.
They also have extensive information in the handbook explaining everything!

We visited the Fostons Arms for dinner which was amazing! As was The Bell which is around 7 minutes away.
On our final night we went into Cirencester and ate at Piazza Fontana which was the most fabulous Italian restaurants we have been too!


So all in all - a trip we weren’t overly planning on having (due to Covid!) ended up being a wonderful, last minute little gem!

If we ever came back I would have no hesitation in booking the same cottage again.
Bolthole were excellent and also the owners of the house who we met on the first day, seemed so friendly and welcoming.




Lovely Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 09 Mar 2020
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This cottage serves 4 people very well, lovely little garden and the upside down cottage has all you need for a comfortable stay.
Just dont trust your sat nav we personally got up a narrow lane while towing a trailer which was not clever.




Fantastic place!

Review submitted on Thu, 22 Aug 2019
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Extremely friendly and helpful host! Really nice and tastfully decorated cottage, very clean and family friendly!



Comfortable stay

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Mar 2019
4.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Beds were extremely comfortable and the bedding provided was fresh and very warm. Kitchen was very well equipped. Overall the property was comfortable even though the bedrooms were very cold despite the heating being on.



Weekend stay

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Dec 2018
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We found this cottage on Bolthole retreats and chose it because of its central location for the people visiting. The property was a few minutes from 2 pubs and only 10 minutes from Cheltenham.

It is very close to a busy road but we didn’t notice the traffic that much as it was the weekend and once the door was shut it was quiet. The cottage is cosy and well equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would book again if we are ever in the area




A very comfortable stay

Review submitted on Sat, 27 Oct 2018
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Jasmine cottage is a very comfortable place to stay. The sofa bed is excellent.
Our hosts John and Pamela were very welcoming. Beautiful!




A very nice cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 25 Jul 2018
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great cottage. Friendly owner. Facilities were very nice. Only downside was the traffic noise from nearby road.



Fantastic

Review submitted on Mon, 23 Jul 2018
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Its such a lovely place. We came with friends and children and the hosts were very accommodating providing tips and areas we should check out.

I would stay here again.