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Hope Cottage

Hope Cottage

4.3
out of 5
Ratings from 13 reviews
85% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.4
Comfort
4.2
Condition
4.2
Location
4.9
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.3

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Hope Cottage is a walkers’ paradise with the Windrush Way and Warden’s Way on your doorstep. Just five miles from the stunning villages of Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold, you are also only a 30-minute drive from Cheltenham. This country bolthole is a relaxing retreat for couples and their dogs with an enclosed garden and a crackling wood burner. You will feel at home here, enjoying coming back to Hope Cottage for a relaxing bubble bath and escaping into a good book on the comfortable, plump and deep sofa. A short walk to The Black Horse Inn, you can have a night off from cooking and come back to a glass of wine out in the courtyard. Hope Cottage lets you embrace the tranquillity of a village which may see more walkers, cyclists and horse riders than cars.

Beautiful village

Review submitted on Sat, 22 Feb 2025
3.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Beautiful village, nice accommodation for 2 people, but cottage a little tired in places but a perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds. Our 2nd Bolthole Retreat in what is becoming our annual February trip to the area. Personal opinion, sofa very low down which we both found uncomfortable, TV small to view with limited channels.

David from Telford stayed at Hope Cottage for 3 nights in February 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied 9 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on your recent stay at Hope Cottage. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we've shared it with the owner, who has taken your points on board and is looking into them. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds soon.

A wonderful Cotswold cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 21 Jan 2025
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
It’s perfectly situated with Bourton on the Water, Broadway and Stow in the Wold all nearby. The cottage is tastefully decorated with a wonderful log burner, fully equipped kitchen and comfy bed. Lovely pub just 1 minute away.

Sally from Weston Super Mare stayed at Hope Cottage for 5 nights in January 2025


November 2024

Review submitted on Sat, 07 Dec 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Nice cottage, lovely location. Heater in living room didn’t seem to work but the wood burner gave plenty of warmth (but no kindling glad I brought my own!). No batteries in radio was a shame, couldn’t find any spares.

Guest from Sutton stayed at Hope Cottage for 2 nights in November 2024


Bolthole Retreats replied 87 days ago
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us about your recent stay at Hope Cottage. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the cottage and its location. Your valuable feedback has been passed on to both the owner and the housekeeper. The housekeeper has confirmed that a supply of logs, kindling, and firelighters were provided, and would have been more than happy to provide you with additional supplies if needed. They’ve also let us know that the heating issue has now been resolved. As for the radio, the batteries have been replaced, and they would have been happy to do so during your stay if it was brought to their attention. We truly hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds soon.

A perfect Bolthole retreat

Review submitted on Tue, 05 Nov 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
A beautiful cottage and a perfect location to explore the Cotswolds. Comfortable cozy romantic and would completely recommend if you are looking for a romantic break or to explore the surrounding area. The village has a lovely pub which on our stay was vibrant and nicely busy.
The village is peaceful and very quiet, in fact we had more horses pass the cottage than cars.
We definitely will book again

Adrian from Ashbourne stayed at Hope Cottage for 2 nights in November 2024


Hope Cottage review

Review submitted on Sat, 26 Oct 2024
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Great location in a beautiful Cotswolds village with a friendly local pub in strolling distance. Cottage is charming and comfortable but could just do with a bit of tlc when it comes to furnishings and decor, for example the curtains in the bedroom and handles missing on a few cupboard doors. The oven/grill also needed a clean. We appreciated the log fire and bathroom was nice and spacious.

Rosie from Belper stayed at Hope Cottage for 3 nights in October 2024


Bolthole Retreats replied 129 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Hope Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We have shared your feedback with the owner and housekeeper who wish that you had contacted them during your stay. They would have been very happy to come out to the cottage to rectify these points for you and have let us know that these points have now been rectified. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

Our stay at Hope cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 27 Aug 2024
3.0
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Hope cottage is a beautiful home in a beautiful area. The kitchen was fully stocked ready to use. However, for someone who suffers from dust and animal hair allergies, this was where it went wrong. There were many spider webs with spiders and dust particles on the floor and by the window. On the sofa when I went to use the pillows and blanket, it contained a lot of animal hair which gave me really bad allergies preventing me from breathing properly and clogging my throat.
The check out time is 10am and check in time is 4pm which leaves 6hrs to clean and leave the place in a dust free and animal hair free however this was not the case. I also asked to check in earlier and I was denied this due to the ‘busy holiday season’. I would have expected it to be alot cleaner but it wasn’t. So if you have dust and animal hair allergies like me, be careful to book it as you’ll be like me with a tight throat, blocked nose and constant runny nose even with allergy tablets!!

Janki from London stayed at Hope Cottage for 2 nights in August 2024


Bolthole Retreats replied 189 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Hope Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We have spoken to the owner and housekeeper who wish that you had contacted them during your stay as they would have been happy to visit the property and look at the points raised for you. They have also confirmed that the property was deep cleaned before your arrival and these points have now been rectified.

Lovely cottage

Review submitted on Fri, 12 Jul 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
Lovely cottage in gorgeous village. Near to beautiful walks, Stow on the Wold, Bourton on Water and Morton in Marsh.

Pauline from Eastleigh stayed at Hope Cottage for 6 nights in July 2024


Beautiful cotttage in an excellent location

Review submitted on Sun, 07 Jul 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Cottage was comfortable and well-equipped. Great local pub and lots of good walks from your doorstep. Cleanliness and condition of cottage was outstanding. Would stay again.

Nick from Grantham stayed at Hope Cottage for 3 nights in April 2024


Excellent cottage, more spacious than photos suggest

Review submitted on Mon, 20 May 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 loved it here - the little village is extremely picturesque. The cottage is on the road but there is no through traffic and the village is tiny so it's not a problem. The cottage is more much roomy than the photos suggest, especially the bedroom - we were quite surprised! Would definitely stay again.

Gehan from London stayed at Hope Cottage for 2 nights in May 2024


Cozy cottage in rural town

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Mar 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Such a beautiful cottage in a tiny and picturesque Cotswold town. It’s very well equipped and comfortable, although some further amenities such as body wash/soap, shampoo and conditioner would make it a better experience. Close to bourton and stow but peaceful with horses as the only traffic passing by.

Jaquelina from Ventnor stayed at Hope Cottage for 14 nights in February 2024


Hope cottage.

Review submitted on Thu, 26 Oct 2023
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Lovely location in quiet pretty village ,pub very friendly.

There was no heating on when we arrived and the cottage was cold. There were no extra blankets, the blanket on the bed wasn’t big enough to cover both of us and it was thin, for the bed and we spent a cold 1st night.
Some lamps would make the cottage lounge more cosy as the bare bulbs were harsh an too bright consequently someone before us had unscrewed some of the bulbs.
There is a prominent sign in the lounge with a fictitious wi fi password on it ! My husband was able to figure out how to connect from the hub but without him I would have had no idea.

Guest from Dorchester stayed at Hope Cottage for 7 nights in October 2023


Short summer stay

Review submitted on Wed, 23 Aug 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Pub nearby was nice, but closed much earlier than advertised. Great for walking and for peace and quiet. Village could have done with a small village store.

Guest from Wokingham stayed at Hope Cottage for 4 nights in August 2023


A lovely little get away

Review submitted on Sun, 25 Jun 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed here for 2 nights. It’s a lovely quiet little location and the cottage is fitted out to a high specification. The bed is very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. My only concern was the cleanliness - the trays in the oven hadn’t been cleaned and some of the kitchen plates etc had to be washed again before we used them. The sofa in the living room was a little smelly so could probably do with a steam clean but on the whole we had a really pleasant stay here and would recommend it.

Emma from London stayed at Hope Cottage for 2 nights in June 2023