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Bothy at Arlington

Bothy at Arlington

4.4
out of 5
Ratings from 11 reviews
73% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.1
Comfort
4.4
Condition
4.4
Location
4.9
Value
4.3
Customer
Service
4.5

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This beautiful one-bedroom, 17th century bothy, originally built to house cattle and a herdsman, has been lovingly converted by the current owners into a luxurious and romantic bolthole for two. Soft furnishings and warm colours create an elegant retreat with contemporary artwork dotted throughout.

The Bothy sits in the grounds of Arlington House, in the heart of the Cotswolds, and includes many extra welcoming touches that will delight you and make your stay that little bit special. It’s only a minute’s walk from a local pub with a roaring log fire and garden, and is based in Bibury – one of the most photographed sites in England, famed for Arlington Row.

Disappointing stay due to insect infestation

Review submitted on Tue, 11 Jun 2024
3.0
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
2.0
Unfortunately we were unable to enjoy our stay at the Bothy due to an insect infestation. These also ended up on our bed. At first glance the house was clean, but upon closer inspection it turned out that a lot of dirt and (dead and living) insects were in corners, baseboards and under the bed. We have not been able to reach the owners for consultation about the insects or extra cleaning. We did have telephone contact with someone on the last day. We are disappointed with the response, because the problem was not taken seriously. The problem was made smaller than it was. There was no question of 'some' insects, but of an infestation. We have removed at least 80 to 90 particularly large woodlice from the house. We know woodlice in the garden, but we have never seen this type of woodlice before. The house was nicely decorated, but certainly not cleaned well.



2 nights at The Bothy (Feb 2024)

Review submitted on Wed, 21 Feb 2024
3.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We stayed at The Bothy for 2 nights in Feb 2024 and whilst we were thrilled with the location, proximity to Bibury centre and beautiful walks, we were disappointed with general cleanliness in the cottage itself.

The cottage was filled with cobwebs and much of the cooking equipment / utensils were covered in either stains or mess from prior cooking that hadn’t properly been cleaned - so much so that we decided not to use the facilities to cook the breakfast that we had bought prior to arrival.

In addition, the cottage does not have curtains in the downstairs or bathroom, causing obvious privacy concerns. Particularly in the bathroom where the window faces directly out onto the main road.

Outside of this, the cottage was modern and comfortable, so with greater attention to detail with cleaning it would be a pleasant stay.



Bolthole Retreats replied 315 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Bothy at Arlington. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed the location however disappointed to read your feedback regarding the cleanliness. We have spoken to the owner who wishes that this had been reported during your stay and would have arranged for the housekeeper to visit the property.

Fantastic Stay!

Review submitted on Tue, 23 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
I would like to thank Michelle for providing such a lovely place for our stay, offering us an upgrade as we were the only ones on site!
The property itself was cosy, clean and modern whilst reflecting the Cotswolds theme throughout.
The directions to the property were clear and the property guide book was great with suggested local walks, where to eat and what to do.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to friends and family, thank you again!



Cozy, quiet historical stay in Bibury

Review submitted on Tue, 20 Jun 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
This historical Bothy (restored cowshed/home of a herder) as been converted into a comfortable one bedroom unit. The design and furniture are high quality and stylish. The photos are representative of the cottage. Check in was easy and finding the place was also easy given the good directions given. The bed was very comfortable and it was wonderful to be able to sleep with the windows open for fresh air. Bibury is a good central location to many historical gardens and sites. There are two eating establishments within walking distance of the cottage. We had no issue with the spiral staircase which linked the two floors. We would definitely stay here again on a return visit to the Cotswolds. We particularly liked walking along iconic Arlington Row after dinner when the village return to its quiet mode in the evening.



Cosy and comfortable

Review submitted on Thu, 26 May 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Quirky, cosy and comfortable stay, with easy parking and access to Bibury. Well equipped and easy to use facilities, and the spiral staircase is a novelty!



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Kim, Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and the quirkiness of the property. Kind regards

Our stay at The Bothy, Bibury - May 2022

Review submitted on Mon, 23 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
My wife and I stayed at The Bothy for 7 nights, and enjoyed every minute of it. It was straight-forward to locate, with a decent-sized parking spot. There was private outside seating. The property owners lived in the immediate vicinity, and were very kind, approachable and helpful, without being intrusive. We would stay again. The accommodation would not really suit anyone with mobility issues, due to a narrow spiral staircase, which is stated prior to booking, so we knew what to expect. An ideal accommodation for a couple, and for spending a few nights is a beautiful part of the Cotswolds. The accommodation provided some useful local information, and everything we needed for a welcoming arrival - thanks for the cake!



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Stephen, Thank you for your review. We are pleased to read how much you enjoyed your stay - and the cake! We hope to see you back in The Cotswolds soon. Kind regards

Cute and comfy hideaway

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Oct 2021
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
Arriving at The Bothy, we found a very clean and comfortable snug - exactly what we needed. We booked the space during lockdown as we had a wedding to attend in the area and it really was the perfect choice. The little touches we found were so helpful: basic groceries and treats (oil, salt and pepper, ground coffee, fresh milk and cookies; even two little bottles of wine in the fridge!) and a Smart TV (we brought our own Firestick which made things super easy). As we’ve been to Bibury many times, we didn’t need to take advantage of its excellent position for the tourist trail but would highly recommend it for this purpose. Both the Bolthole Retreats agency and the owner Michelle are delightful to deal with too.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Diane, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at The Bothy. We're pleased you enjoyed it and hope that the wedding went well. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Lovely position with good local links.

Review submitted on Sun, 01 Aug 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great accommodation with good local restaurants and pubs. Trout from local trout farm was very tasty.



BoltholeRetreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Colin, Thank you for your review and feedback - we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards, Bolthole Retreats

Cosy place for 2

Review submitted on Wed, 05 May 2021
4.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful little spot in Arlington and the owner has put a lot of work into the renovation of the property and it was well equipped with everything we needed with good quality furnishings and extra littles touches. Very surprised that the bathroom window did not have a blind fitted for privacy. Although we enjoyed our recent stay at The Bothy unfortunately we did have a few issues with cleanliness...kitchen cutlery drawer was full of crumbs and had to be cleaned before use, dust and cobwebs on lamps and pictures, some old socks under the bed and a massive problem with woodlice on the floor downstairs and especially from the beams above the bed (we had to remove them every night) as they were also on the bed. The owner did state that there may be a couple but I would say it was more of an infestation as there were so many (could be mating season). Definitely needs to be looked at. We live in a 200 year old cottage and have the odd woodlice but never seen them to this extent.



Beautiful location

Review submitted on Fri, 23 Apr 2021
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Great location in a gorgeous village with lots of local walks. The Bothy is cosy and decorated beautifully. One window was broken and wouldn’t close when we arrived but this was sorted quickly.



A very relaxing stay in a quirky, historical little house.

Review submitted on Thu, 24 Sep 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
Bibury is so quaint and relaxing and full of history, just like the Bothy. We had everything we needed for a short stay, welcomed by biscuits and fresh flowers and even some fizz in the fridge. A nice touch.