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Bellhouse

Bellhouse

4.9
out of 5
Ratings from 22 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.8
Location
4.9
Value
4.9
Customer
Service
5.0

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Tucked away down an inconspicuous lane leading to a beautiful National Trust valley lies Bellhouse, the south-west wing of the spectacular Grade II listed Woodchester Park House. Sleeping 8 guests, the house has 4 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms, a cosy sitting room, well-equipped kitchen, and high-ceilinged dining room. This unique holiday home emanates a sense of understated grandeur, perfectly complimented by its old-English charm. As well as benefiting from its own private garden and courtyard, Bellhouse is perched on the edge of the National Trust owned Woodchester Park, with direct access to around 500 acres of wonderful woodland, fields and five beautiful lakes.

Brilliant property. Great location

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Dec 2024
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
This cottage is in an excellent spot for touring the Cotswolds. It was a unique property, really well equipped, clean, spacious and in a great location. It provided us with an ideal base and the information pack in the cottage provided us with loads of useful info. Definitely recommended by us all.



Beautiful spacious character property in an excellent location

Review submitted on Thu, 31 Oct 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our second visit to Bellhouse. We have family in Nailsworth that we visit most years, so the location is very convenient for us. Having the trail right outside the house that leads to Woodchester Mansion is a big bonus, although we couldn't use it this time in October because of the mud. The house is very spacious and the extra bathrooms are a really nice feature that make the stay that much more comfortable. The decor of the house is very fitting to the age of the property and make it feel welcoming. It was well stocked and the box of cookies and bottle of wine upon arrival were a nice touch. My only complaint, which I didn't notice last time we stayed, was that it didn't feel like it had a proper clean. Things like the sinks and floors and refrigerators. I would still highly recommend this property because it is so much more spacious and comfortable than most properties you can find in this area.



Bolthole Retreats replied 62 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Bellhouse. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your feedback has been shared with the owner who apologises that the house was not clean, they wish that you had mentioned this during your stay as they would have been very happy to ask the housekeeper to visit the house to rectify these issues for you. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

Perfect weekend getaway

Review submitted on Wed, 23 Oct 2024
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
This was our second time staying at Bellhouse, as a group of friends with babies and two dogs. We all love it; it’s comfortable, warm, clean, and has everything you need. The walks around Woodchester park are stunning and the whole place feels special. We will be back next year!



Five glorious days!

Review submitted on Fri, 09 Aug 2024
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
We had the best time at Bellhouse.
It is very comfortable, very well kitted-out - all exactly as described -- and in a quiet and beautiful spot.
The caretakers Louise and Dean are very accommodating and efficient; nothing was too much trouble, despite the requests that came at them embarrassingly frequently from this family that includes two (very) high-energy daughters aged 16 months and 4years!
We could have wanted nothing more, and are sure to be back.
Thank you to Veronica, Robin, Louise and Dean!
Chris and family




Long weekend

Review submitted on Wed, 08 May 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautifully situated property overlooking stunning woods. The house has plenty of space and beautiful gardens. A zipwire was a real hit with our children.

We thoroughly enjoyed and a special thank you to Lou who looks after the house.



Excellent Property

Review submitted on Sun, 07 Apr 2024
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
Excellent Property and garden in a great location. There is only one very minor comment. A few more mugs/cups would have been ideal.
We would be more than happy to return to Bellhouse again.



Bolthole Retreats replied 223 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Bellhouse. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We have shared your feedback regarding the mugs/cups with the owner who has taken this onboard and will look into this.

The Bellhouse

Review submitted on Sat, 13 Jan 2024
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 Bellhouse was lovely. A wonderful rural retreat - such a shame we were only there for 2 nights but we would love to return. It was lovely and spacious for 8 people and although being a very old property it was so cosy & warm. There was plenty of hot water & both showers were great. I run holiday cottages so know that cleanliness, warmth & plenty of hot water are key!
I am originally from the area & it was lovely to return - there is so much to do & see locally.
Hopefully we will be back!



We found everything to be of a high standard at Bellhouse

Review submitted on Tue, 05 Dec 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
We enjoyed every moment of our weekend at Bellhouse. It was a perfect venue to celebrate our early family Christmas. We hope to return again in the future. Thank you.



Perfect stay in Cotswold countryside

Review submitted on Sat, 28 Oct 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We are a family of six and loved the spacious vacation home, a full wing of Woodchester Park House. Coming from Germany, we loved the very British experience of a very nicely decorated and very well equipped house at the end of a small road which ensured complete quietness in the great Cotswold nature. The hiking trails into the Woodchester Park, where the Bellhouse is located, belong to the most recommended in Cotswold. The very nearby Woodchester Mansion has been featured in some movies and series like The Crown.



A lovely 80th birthday weekend with nfamily and friends

Review submitted on Thu, 05 Oct 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
An extremely comfortable and spacious house in beautiful surroundings. perfect for a birthday weekend!



The Bellhouse

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Aug 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
We had an excellent stay at The Bellhouse ,
Our hosts Louise & Deane were amazing too ,
Great vintage house , lots of beautiful Countryside surrounding it too.
A Great escape ……



Fabulous stay!!

Review submitted on Thu, 25 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
We rented the Bell House for two nights after a family wedding and we had an amazing time. Communication with Bolthole was seamless and we were provided a visitors’ guide prior to check in. The property and home are absolutely stunning and we enjoyed breakfasts, a BBQ, and some lawn games in the beautiful back garden. It’ is also conveniently located near Woodchester Mansion / grounds with lovely walking trails easily accessible from the property. We visited some nearby villages (10-20 minute drives) in the area and enjoyed a local weekend market. The interior of the home is cozy and comfortable for 8 adults (2 double beds + 4 twins) with all the amenities and equipment that you could need. We would highly recommend!



The Bell House

Review submitted on Wed, 28 Dec 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
An exceptional property which was an absolute delight to stay in over the Christmas period. We wanted for nothing! Lights and heating on when we arrived plus a gorgeous lit Christmas tree. Wonderfully spacious and well equipped throughout. It was such a treat for our family .. we sorely wished for a longer stay!



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 The Bell House and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future.

Annual get together with friends

Review submitted on Mon, 12 Dec 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
Bellhouse is an amazing place to stay. We had such a wonderful time there. The house is beautiful and very comfortable, and really has everything you need - well equipped kitchen, logs for the fire, toiletries etc. The setting is stunning - being able to walk the dogs around Woodchester Park was such a bonus.

The day we were due to leave there was heavy snowfall and the roads were too dangerous to drive on - the owners were incredible and let us stay on until it was safe to leave. They couldn’t have been more accommodating and it was really appreciated.

It was the perfect place for our group and I can’t recommend it enough.



A wonderful house in a beautiful part of the world - perfect for a gathering of family and friends!

Review submitted on Mon, 26 Sep 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
We are a group of old friends who meeet together most years and all agreed this was one of the nicest properties we have stayed in. We loved the house and the garden. It was so well equipped- everything we needed and plenty of crockery and glasses - and all good quality. Some lovely pictures and pieces of furniture. It was a lovely place to spend time. Some great walks from the doorstep. We were blessed with good weather and enjoyed both the garden and the surrounding woods. Thank You!!



Surprisingly comfortable stay at beautiful period house with lovely garden!

Review submitted on Wed, 17 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
The Bellhouse is such a lovely property! It has nice big open rooms that other properties this age do not have. We really appreciated having 3 large bathrooms, which is also very unusual for a period property. It was well equipped and had everything we needed. We really enjoyed sitting outside as there are two areas to sit and eat in the fragrant garden. Nice touches, such as the Emma Bridgwater mugs and bowls, made it even more special. We went to the local pub in Nympsfield, The Rose and Crown, which was a really nice country pub. Great location for exploring the Cotswolds. The only thing I would say that needs improvement is that there weren’t enough drinking glasses and there weren’t any washcloths. All in all, a really special property in a great location. I was sad to leave!



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Regina, Thank you for taking the time to send us your lovely review, which we have passed on to the owners of Bellhouse so that they can read and action the request for some more drinking glasses. (Washcloths are not provided.) Best wishes, Bolthole Retreats

Wonderful

Review submitted on Wed, 03 Aug 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
A fabulous house for all generations to enjoy. The grandchildren loved the zipwire, we all loved the walk down to the lakes and the garden was a joy to sit in.

Be aware places to eat locally seem to close Mon/Tues eve however the Amalfi in Nailsworth is a great Italian, fab food and service. The local pub closed at 9.30 on a Saturday night, not sure whether this is a one off.



Very special property for a special long weekend

Review submitted on Mon, 09 May 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
We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely house. The small touches made all the difference, such as fresh flowers in the main rooms. The house is also well equipped.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Vicky, Thank you for your review of your stay at Bellhouse. We are glad that you enjoyed your time in The Cotswolds and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards

Amazing stay at Bellhouse

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Mar 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
We stayed as a group of six for a relaxing country weekend away. The grounds are spectacular as is the house, which was very comfortable and clean. The care takers who live next door were super lovely. Lots of firewood available for the log burners, and close to the beautiful town of Nailsworth. Highly recommend this place to others! Thank you for having us stay :)



Relaxing stay

Review submitted on Tue, 10 Aug 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
Beautiful house and garden. Plenty of parking. Comfortable beds, very clean, beautiful area, easy booking system and check in. Would highly recommend staying.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Matthew, Thank you for your review. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Best wishes Bolthole Retreats

A Summer in The Cotswolds

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Jul 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
We recently stayed at Bell house in Nympsfield for over three weeks. I hated to leave!!! The gardens are amazing. The Bell house is part of a larger home and the owners are quite lovely, they even had us over for drinks one evening! It is very tranquil and relaxing. We loved seeing all the farm animals all around, particularly the piglets. There is one pub about a mile up the road and it is very nice. If you are looking for a lively surroundings, this might not be best the best fit. We loved it and would go again!!



BoltholeRetreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Anne, Thank you for your great review and feedback - we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and would be delighted to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, BoltholeRetreats

I have to say this !

Review submitted on Mon, 07 Sep 2020
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
I struggle to decide whether to give a good review of my stay at Bellhouse. I know if I do, then a lot of people will read about it, and then a lot of people will want to go and stay in this house, then it will be more difficult for me to book this house again in the future. But my conscience tells me that I must tell the truth! My feeling was ..... a great place to stay, the house was full of character and my family loved it. Just book it, I am sure you will like it too.