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Kingfisher Cottage

Kingfisher Cottage

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 67 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.9
Location
4.9
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
4.8

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Kingfisher Cottage is a delightful, five-bedroom, five-bathroom country residence that’s perfect for multi-generational stays, comfortably sleeping 10 guests. This spacious holiday home overlooks open countryside and has a fabulous garden that backs onto the River Isbourne, with plenty of space to dine and relax outside. There’s lots of room to entertain all ages, including a large kitchen and breakfast room, a living room, and a superb conservatory with a dining area and a snooker table and the ground floor bedroom and wet room is equipped for disabled guests. Kingfisher has private, driveway parking for up to five cars – a luxury in this popular town. Sitting on the Cotswold Way and at the edge of Winchcombe, Kingfisher Cottage is in easy walking distance of all the town’s fabulous amenities, including Sudeley Castle & Gardens.

Stay at Kingfisher Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Nov 2024
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
We were a party of 8 adults and the house accommodated us very well. Location is excellent - you can walk to Winchcombe centre and to Sudley Castle. Diane, the owner, was very welcoming. The only minor observation was that the dining table chairs had lost their padding which made them uncomfortable to sit on
We took up Diane's suggestion of a meal at The Corner Cupboard Inn in the village which we all enjoyed..
We would highly recommend Kingfisher Cottage



Bolthole Retreats replied 58 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Kingfisher Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your feedback has been shared with the owner who has taken these points on board, and since your stay, the owners have reupholstered the dining room chairs. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

Kingfisher Cottage, Winchcombe

Review submitted on Sun, 06 Oct 2024
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
A very comfortable house in a great location. A shame that all the nearby walks were flooded but that is not their fault.



Lovely house

Review submitted on Mon, 05 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 a lovely 3 generation family holiday in very hot weather.
Spacious well equipped house with a beautiful garden.
The only thing we missed was a charger for our electric car- Cotswolds are very poorly served for chargers.



Bolthole Retreats replied 150 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Kingfisher Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We have shared your feedback with the owner regarding an EV charger who has taken these points on board, and these will be looked into. On our website at the bottom of the home page, we have a FAQ section which gives a link to the nearest charging points to the property.

Great house in beautiful surroundings.

Review submitted on Fri, 21 Jun 2024
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
Had a wonderful break . The house was perfect for my elderly mother having ground floor facilities as well as the use of a wheelchair. The 4 ensuit bedrooms ideal for the other 7. Plenty of space for us all , we particularly enjoyed the use of the pool table, the beautiful gardens and being able to walk from the house into Winchcombe. Plenty of walks and places to visit .
Would definitely recommend.



Family reunion

Review submitted on Wed, 15 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
Kingfisher Cottage is in an amazing location and provided plenty of room and all the facilities we needed for 7 adults, 3 children and 1 baby for a long weekend. The outdoor table in the beautiful garden was a bonus and appreciated by all.



A wonderful stay in a perfect location

Review submitted on Tue, 30 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
This cottage was perfect for a group of 8 friends to meet. The communal space was spacious and airy. The cottage was immaculate and well equipped in a great location with easy access to town and countryside. Lovely touches on arrival with biscuits and a bottle of fizz. Di was really helpful and flexible about a later checkout too. Would definitely recommend.



Great break

Review submitted on Wed, 27 Mar 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 location. 10 guests fit comfortably. The owners thought of everything to make the stay a good experience.
Walkable distance to the town and castle. Owners provided lots of information including maps and good walks



A comfortable property in an excellent location

Review submitted on Sun, 07 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
This very comfortable property was ideally suited for our extended family group, for our Christmas get together. The 3 spacious communal rooms were excellent, providing different relaxation opportunities for our party of varied ages ( 1 to 75 years ) & the pool table provided additional entertainment for the adults. The property is very well equipped, & was provided with a lovely Christmas tree & decorations.
The house & garden are well positioned & have a lovely outlook to the rear. The property is only 10 minutes walk from the town centre, with a wide range of amenities. Winchcombe is a great base for local walks & visits to other Cotswold attractions.
We particularly enjoyed our visit to the Spectacle of Light at Sudeley Castle.
We were impressed with the service provided by Bolthole Retreats, & the property owners son was very responsive when we had a minor problem with the heating system.



Kingfisher cottage

Review submitted on Fri, 27 Oct 2023
3.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
2.0
Heated towel rails did not work despite raising this with owner on 2nd day . Almost constant slow trickle of water in one of toilet pans and noisy plumbing noises frequently through the night .



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your stay at Kingfisher Cottage. We are disappointed to read your feedback and have spoken with the owner. We are sorry that it was not able to be arranged for a plumber to fix the issues during your stay.

We loved our stay.

Review submitted on Fri, 22 Sep 2023
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
We loved our stay at this comfortable and well located cottage. Well equipped and very clean. Walking distance to the very nice small town of Winchcombe with its quaint museum and famous meteorite



Fantastic cottage. The owners have thought of everything. Brilliant stay.

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Sep 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
Our second year staying in this cottage and we’ll definitely be back next year too. They have thought of everything. Immaculately clean throughout. Caters for all ages. Used the BBQ which was in the lovely well looked after garden.



Excellent

Review submitted on Mon, 28 Aug 2023
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
We have just returned from a long weekend at Kingfisher. It was all we could have hoped for, for my significant birthday celebrations with my family and friends.
It was ideally located, clean and came equipped with all you could want, even sky sports which went down a treat

Location is perfect. I would ideally recommend



Weekend break with friends

Review submitted on Sun, 18 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
We had a lovely time at Kingfisher cottage, great facilities and beautiful garden which had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. All the rooms had fans which were really welcome as it was very warm. The house is in a lovely location so we didn’t need to go very far and had a very relaxing time



Very comfortable house.

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Jun 2023
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
We had a great week in this comfortable, well equipped house. It’s ideally placed, within walking distance of a very pretty Little town. We loved the pool table in particular, the sitting area outside and watching for kingfishers over the gate to the river behind the house. The owners, next door, were very helpful and available. we hope to return.



A very comfortable house to stay in

Review submitted on Wed, 31 May 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Excellent, as good as last year. The Grandchildren really enjoyed themselves. Winchcombe is a really nice place to stay.



A lovely stay

Review submitted on Mon, 01 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 house is beautiful and we have been so comfortable.

Our hosts visited us on the first day and were most helpful.

We would happily recommend this lovely, spacious property to anyone.



Beautiful Cottage in a lovely Village

Review submitted on Thu, 27 Apr 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 stayed for a long weekend as a group of Friends - The cottage is beautiful, very well equipped , and very tastefully decorated - The real bonus is every Bedroom is en suite so everyone has space and privacy - The weather was very mixed during our stay but we did have a BBQ outside in the very lovely manicured garden which has ample comfortable garden furniture - The property has a lovely conservatory which if you can’t get outside you feel your still within the garden environment as the views are lovely - Really think the owners have thought of everything - Di and Dave (owners) are close by if you need anything or have any questions and very warm and welcoming - The village itself is lovely with everything within walking distance - Some great Pubs,Eateries,and some great independent shops - Have stayed in the Cotswolds many times including Cheltenham but it’s always Winchcombe for us - TIP: if you are there on a Sunday Morning - There is a Town Walk by a lovely lady Sue who meets at the tourist information centre - its well worth the time - She is so knowledgable and so interesting - Had a great time - Highly recommend! Can’t wait to return ! Thank you to the property owners and Bolthole who managed our booking so efficiently



Nice, clean large house

Review submitted on Wed, 19 Apr 2023
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
No concerns at all about the property, it was very clean and tidy and was easily large enough for 9 of us. The pool table was certainly a big hit



Wonderful holiday house. Great holiday/

Review submitted on Mon, 03 Apr 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
Kingfisher Cottage is truly wonderful. Plenty of room to spread out and excellent facilities. We really liked the fact that all the bedrooms upstairs had en suite facilities. We loved playing pool every evening. The house was immaculate. Everything you could possibly need and the owners were kind enough to leave us a box of chocolate biscuits. We would definately stay again. Everything was brilliant and just as described.



Great house, great location

Review submitted on Mon, 27 Mar 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Absolutely great house in a lovely location. Places to eat and walk all around - barely used our cars.
One of the showers could do with a new hose, otherwise house is extremely comfortable. We would highly recommend a stay in this property.



Fantastic location and well presented property

Review submitted on Sun, 05 Mar 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
Fantastic and lots of great food places surrounding the property. The house is really well equipped and cozy.



Beautiful Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 12 Feb 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
Juat got back from a weekend away with friends. The cottage was immaculately presented, great facilities and all the ensuite bedrooms lovely and comfortable. The conservatory was an ideal room for entertainment. Location was perfect to walk into the picturesque town of Winchcombe for food and drink. Will definitely return.



A great place with excellent facilities ideal for a relaxing stay in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Sun, 05 Feb 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 property was ideal for a relaxing long weekend with friends and family. It is close to walks to Sudeley Castle and other places in the area as well as local pubs and shops.
The area is very quiet which makes it ideal for a place to relax.
The property was spotlessly clean and the facilities are excellent with a plentiful supply of everything you need such a towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner and all the pans & crockery you could desire if cooking a large meal along with plenty of tea towels.
The conservatory is a great size to sit in communally to eat, play board games, listen to music and play pool all whilst looking over the fields. Whilst we went in winter it would be great in summer as there is a good outdoor area.
All four upstairs bedrooms have en suite bathrooms which was a big plus. There is a large bathroom downstairs which is fully accessible so credit to the owners for making a property welcoming in that regard for visitors with those needs.
All in all I would fully recommend Kingfisher Cottage for a stay in the area.
I would note that this is a peaceful area so this is not suitable for a “party house” (shudder) so if you plan playing loud music with the doors open until the small hours this is not the place for you.



Need I say more

Review submitted on Tue, 20 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
Lovely Home.

It has everything, `Down stairs master with walk in shower room, four upstairs bedrooms all with en-suite, huge kitchen a truly warm and cosy property.

Our third Christmas booking!

Simply delightful.



Stunning cottage, great location

Review submitted on Tue, 15 Nov 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
Immaculate cottage, owners next door and very helpful. Great location for walking and visiting local area. Would definitely recommend.



A perfect place for a family celebration

Review submitted on Thu, 03 Nov 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 came to Kingfisher Cottage for a family gathering with an age range of 2 - 62 years of age. The cottage met all our needs. The pool table and garden were a big hit. The views and surrounding area were lovely. Great for walking.
The cottage itself had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend.
The welcome tray was appreciated.



Perfect weekend away

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Oct 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 have just come back from a lovely weekend away. The house had everything we needed and was big enough for our group of 8. Highly recommended if your looking for a luxury cottage which feels like a home away from home



Very comfortable property in a superb location

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Oct 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 a group of nine adults, Kingfisher Cottage suited our needs perfectly. It is ideally situated to walk the numerous trails and explore the picturesque villages in the Cotswolds.The living accommodation was welcoming and spacious, providing ample space for socialising. The kitchen, breakfast area and utility room were well equipped and also generously proportioned.
The owners were very helpful and quick to respond to queries.
It was a perfect location for friends to get together.




Amazing weekend with the family

Review submitted on Sun, 25 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
The cottage is perfectly located in the centre of Winchcombe with the high street just minutes walk away.

The cottage is so pretty, and a great home from home to spend a cosy weekend away. The pool table provided a lot of fun for the family, and we spend most of our time in the dining area as it was a brilliant part of the cottage.

Would recommend to anyone, and we would 100% stay here again!



Fabulous stay

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
What a great house, very clean with fabulous facilities. An abundance of kitchen utensils, we wanted for nothing and cooked in for two of our days, eating at the fabulous dining table in the beautiful conservatory. Beds are very comfortable and the bedrooms are excellent with each one having it’s own bathroom/shower. Great location too, we went to Cheltenham on the local steam train £8 each and walked to Sudeley Castle on another day, eating out in Winchcombe at The Corner Cupboard. No complaints from anyone in our party, we all loved it and rated it 5*, thank you.



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 Kingfisher Cottage and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

A lovely property for a family get together

Review submitted on Sun, 21 Aug 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A lovely house in a great location. All the bedrooms have en suites and the downstairs bedroom is great for those with less mobility. We spent plenty of time relaxing in the garden and there is a large outdoor table for al fresco dining. The house is a short walk from town and close to other attractions such as the Cotswold Farm Park and the GWSR heritage railway.



A first class place.

Review submitted on Thu, 23 Jun 2022
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Kingfisher cottage had everything we needed as a family with ages ranging from 18 to 87. Especially welcome was the downstairs bedroom for disabled people with a special orthopedic bed. To be ideal it would have ensuite ,but the wet room at the end of the hall was close enough. The owners were very pleasant and helpful, Cooking and dining areas very spacious and well equipped,and the pool table kept the younger ones entertained.
All in all, a FIND!



A charming home base for the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Mon, 13 Jun 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
Our family of 7 recently stayed at the Kingfisher Cottage in Winchcombe and had the best time. Renting through Bolthole Retreats was easy and they provided us with everything we needed to know to check in to our cottage and to enjoy the area. Kingfisher Cottage was immaculate and even better than described in the profile. The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms were all a good size. The kitchen is very well stocked and organized and there is a large laundry room. The owner had left us milk and tea and cookies to get us started! So thoughtful of her. The setting was so charming with the stunning flower gardens and the view from the back of the house. When at home we spent our time in the glass addition that included a large dining table for dinner and games, as well as a pool table and a view of the sky and fields beyond. The walking path just across the creek provided a direct route to Sudeley Castle as well as to other connecting walks. Walking to town for dinner and groceries was a snap, even with children in tow. I highly recommend both Bolthole Retreats and Kingfisher Cottage in particular.



Perfect House

Review submitted on Tue, 17 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
Really comfortable house for large groups. Every room had it's own bathroom and very well insulated (couldn't hear people in the room next to yours).
Landscaping/outdoor space was spectacular.
Plaistiers Arms pub was quintessential.
The owners were over the top accommodating.



Perfect for our group holiday

Review submitted on Sun, 08 May 2022
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
Kingfisher Cottage is a great property located on the edge of Winchcombe so everything in the town is within easy walking distance. You can walk across a couple of fields at the back of the property along the river to Sudeley Castle.
The house was a great size with plenty of room for us all to gather in the conservatory & the garden. The pool table got plenty of use during our stay!!
We would all highly recommend Kingfisher Cottage & we have already talked about coming back.
In the town, I would recommend The White Hart and The Lion Inn. We used the Chinese takeaway twice, good food & large portions!!



Beautiful, spacious property with high quality facilities

Review submitted on Mon, 25 Apr 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 a family group celebrating a 60th birthday, this property was everything we had hoped for. The hosts were welcoming. helpful and able to guide us on the local area. Our stay couldn't have been better.



Family Get Together

Review submitted on Wed, 06 Apr 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 have just come back from a 2 night stay at Kingfisher Cottage. Loved every minute of it!
Everyone went home very happy.



Lovely weekend at this fabulous cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 16 Mar 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0

There were many cobwebs around especially in the conservatory.
We have been going to this cottage for over 7 years.
Cleaning was always inc in the price.
Upto this time cleaning has always been good, this year we paid £150 and not as good.




Post Christmas family gathering

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Jan 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 just back from a lovely family break and great to all be together after the year we’ve had. Everything was just perfect and the owners put a lot of effort into decorating the house with Christmas decorations and making us welcome. The pool table was a big hit with the younger and older members of the family too. We managed a few walks and a visit to the Enchanted Light Festival at Cotswold Farm Park which was enjoyed by the family. We hopefully shall return another time.



A week in Winchcombe in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Oct 2021
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
Following 18 months since the start of the COVID pandemic our group of 9 decided that a week away together in a self catering cottage in the Cotswolds would be great. Kingfisher Cottage in Winchcombe did not disappoint. We spent the last week of September there and it proved to be an excellent choice being conveniently close to the town centre which had plenty of places to eat, drink and to see. The cottage was well maintained and provided three good size plus two smaller double rooms, all en-suite. There are also plenty of things to see and do in the area including Sudeley Castle and a vintage steam Railway.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Geoffrey, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Kingfisher Cottage in Winchcombe. We're so pleased to see that you and your party enjoyed your time here and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

5 Come Together

Review submitted on Fri, 24 Sep 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 are five friends who live far & wide across the country who came together after two long years at Kingfisher Cottage. The property is ideally set within walking distance of all amenities with plenty of places to eat of an evening along as you prebook. The owners have provided a wonderful “Bolthole” for a relaxing and comfortable stay whether it be for adults only or families of mixed ages. There is a lovely walk behind the cottage walking the footpath across the fields to Sudeley Castle where we spent a wonderful day with the sun shining. Winchcombe is ideally set for walks or short drives to places such as the beautiful Broadway and Bourton-on-the-Water.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Sharon, Thank you for your wonderful review of Kingfisher Cottage. It sounds like it was the perfect spot for your reunion and hopefully, we can welcome you all back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Group Review

Review submitted on Sat, 17 Jul 2021
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
This was our second stay at Kingfisher cottage and once again provided excellent comfortable accommodation with all mod cons. Plenty to do in the surrounding area and lots of local restaurants for eating in or takeaway. Couldn’t really have asked for anything more. Really great.



Idyllic Kingfisher cottage with garden and beautiful views.

Review submitted on Fri, 09 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
Just spent two days in Kingfisher cottage with friends. Absolutely perfect. All bedrooms with their own bathroom are always top of our list of priorities when we are looking for a stay away from home. 4 bedrooms upstairs with en-suites, one bedroom on ground floor with bathroom just along the hall.
Kitchen well equipped with crockery, cooking utensils, etc. Couldn’t ask for anything more.
Fantastic dining room in the conservatory, looking out onto the garden with rural views. Stunning.
We were able to sit and enjoy a glass of wine in the very well looked after garden. Plenty of outdoor furniture.
Large lounge was big enough for all of us to have a comfy seat and watch the football and Wimbledon.
Plenty of off road parking for vehicles.
The owners Di and Dave were very welcoming and couldn’t have been more helpful. Thankyou. We will definitely be coming back.




BoltholeRetreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi David, Thank you for your 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

Another wonderful stay at Kingfisher Cottage!

Review submitted on Wed, 16 Jun 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
This was a return visit to beautiful Kingfisher Cottage for my family (ages 4 to 70+) and we had a fantastic few days - just perfect. We were blessed with glorious weather and the garden really was like an outdoor living room :-) Kingfisher Cottage is spotlessly clean, comfortable and beautifully presented - it really feels like a home from home. We were very touched with the welcome little treats waiting for us on arrival too! The area is stunningly beautiful and great for walks, runs (for the more energetic...) and exploring. Winchcombe is a really lovely town and Kingfisher Cottage is very conveniently located - it's in a quiet location but is only a couple of minutes walk to shops and pubs. The owners are so welcoming and helpful and have lots of great tips for things to see and do. We love it so much we're already booked for our third visit next year. Highly recommended!



Wonderful stay

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
We had a lovely time at Kingfisher Cottage. The house was immaculately clean and Dave and Di have been very welcoming hosts. The house is in a perfect location to visit the village of Winchcombe, it is very spacious and equipped with all the necessary. Our family loved playing pool and relaxing in the spacious garden. Di kindly allowed us to stay a little longer the day of our check out, we appreciated the flexibility. We will definitely come back!



Amazing weekend spent at the kingfisher cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 08 Nov 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
We spent an amazing weekend at the kingfisher cottage just before the 2nd national lockdown. The cottage has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, very spacious with an amazing river view and a great variety of kitchen equipments for cooking and baking. Excellent location, very close to the town center and next to many walking tracks. Super friendly hosts, highly recommend this cottage!



Excellent stay! Highly recommend!

Review submitted on Thu, 29 Oct 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
We stayed here with our young family for four nights. It is a truly beautiful place to stay in. Very central (5 minutes walk into town) and super lovely hosts that were very accommodating.

We will definitely try to return!



Lovely cottage in a lovely location

Review submitted on Fri, 25 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
Kingfisher cottage is a beautifully well kept cottage in the lovely town of winchcombe it has a tranquil garden with a beautiful view over the fields. Inside the cottage has everything you need and is very comfortable for a large family. lots of pubs shops and restaurants within walking distance and some lovely walks right from the front door. The pool table is perfect for some family fun, i would highly recommend kingfisher cottage to anyone.



Wonderful 2 nights !

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Aug 2020
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The owner helped with our cycle route and couldn’t do enough to make our stay comfortable and was on hand for any thing we may have needed .

Leaving lovely box of Choc biscuits was a thoughtful welcome .

The house was clean and big yet cozy and warm . We really enjoyed our stay .



Great stay in a lovely Cotswold village

Review submitted on Thu, 06 Aug 2020
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
Kingfisher cottage is a lovely place to stay in the heart of the Cotswolds. The cottage itself is in a lovely location with an idyllic stream passing by at the back.
It has everything you need for a comfortable stay and has multiple sleeping options for groups and family's etc.
The owners live next door and were available for any questions at any time via text message which was great.
The only things to improve were that the rooms got very warm at night and were difficult to sleep in (fans or thinner sheets perhaps). Plus the pool table was barely usable - not much space to use a cue correctly and was not level so balls don't run true. If I was them I would get rid of the pool table and get table football as a better use if the limited space! This is a minor issue of course :-)
I would thoroughly recommend



Wonderful get away

Review submitted on Sat, 18 Jul 2020
3.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We had a lovely time at Kingfisher cottage and it is perfectly located to good walks and amenities. However the level of cleanliness was poor considering there is £150 COVID cleaning charge. There were cobwebs around the house that my 15 month old daughter kept finding and dead bugs in some bedrooms, the dining mats were encrusted with old food and some crockery in the cupboards needed cleaning. All this gave the impression that the house had not had a thorough clean before our arrival.

Although we were disappointed with the level of cleanliness, the accommodation suited us well for our visit and the garden was ideal for a bbq.

The garden is beautiful and well tended, we had lots of fun playing out there and the conservatory was perfect as a dining space.



Mr + Mrs D Keelan replied more than 1 year ago
We were surprised to receive this review. You were the first guests since 'Lockdown' and the cleaners cleaned early. I then personally sanitised every surface, cupboards, handles etc and left the windows open inline with Covid 19 guidelines. The cottage has outside foliage and this resulted in spiders and harmless insects - I will learn from this. Let me reassure you there was no Covid risk and I am glad you had a wonderful stay.

Annual Family Reunion

Review submitted on Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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
This is the second time the family have congregated at Kingfisher Cottage an ideal location for exploring the Cotswolds.
The facilities are first class and the propert is highly recommended



Girls weekend away

Review submitted on Thu, 31 Oct 2019
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fab place to stay, clean, specious, beautiful view. Includes everything you need to enjoy your stay.



Treasure in the Cotswolds.

Review submitted on Mon, 22 Jul 2019
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
Great location with everything local for activities, restaurants/pubs & many places to walk. House benefits with ample parking and many facilities.



A great place for all the family

Review submitted on Fri, 12 Jul 2019
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We were a group aged between 53 and 88 and for all of us Kingfisher Cottage exceeded our expectations.
The cottage is very well equipped and furnished to a high standard. It has all been very thoughtfully designed and laid out, with great attention paid to detail e.g plenty of electric sockets, a hairdryer in each bedroom, lots of storage space, maps and walking route books provided. The downstairs bedroom and wet room suited my mother, while the comfortable, large lounge and conservatory provided plenty of space for dining and relaxing for all of us, and the kitchen had every utensil you could ever need.
We were blessed with wonderful weather so could enjoy the large, secluded, beautiful garden.
It was an easy walk into town for all of us and our best meal was at Wesley House.
We had great days out at Sudeley Castle, Hidcote Manor and riding the steam trains on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire
Railway.A couple of us went on country walks to see Belas Knapp long barrow and on the Winchcombe and Gloucestershire Ways. All in all,we had a wonderful five days at Kingfisher Cottage and would highly recommend it to any family or other group of friends.



Great three weeks in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Jun 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
We booked the "cottage" for three weeks as a family gathering place. We had my elderly parents down from Cheshire for the three weeks to spend time with my wife and I, our children and their children (their great grandchildren) visiting from Canada. My brother and his family and my sister also came to stay. The cottage with 5 bedrooms, 4 with ensuites was ideal for all the guests. We celebrated my parents 87th birthdays on a beautiful sunny day in the fabulous garden!!
The location of the cottage in the town of Winchcombe and within the Cotswolds was fabulous with many activities for us all to do.
Dave and Di are great hosts and were very accommodating for all our requests. They have set a high standard to match if we are ever to do this again somewhere!




Great holiday cottage in nice location with really nice helpful owners

Review submitted on Wed, 01 May 2019
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
This holiday cottage is very comfortable & it is good that all the upstairs rooms are en-suite. The kitchen is well equipped for those who are spending more time self-catering. When we noted there were not quite enough matching wine glasses for our in-house celebratory dinner, the owner very rapidly provided more.
My brother-in-law is wheel-chair bound & the ground floor accommodation was very accessible in all areas. He also found the size of the downstairs wet room & toilet good. There are good-quality grab rails by the toilet & in the shower. In the downstairs bedroom there was an electric bed which was ideal for him.
We met the owners during our stay & they were very friendly, approachable & anxious to know if the accommodation particularly catered for people who were confined to a wheelchair. They willingly took on board all suggestions made.
We were disappointed by the lack of communication of the property manager with the owners. It was fortunate the owners were not on holiday. Despite our having informed the property manager, before booking, about one person being in a wheelchair (& so requesting further information about the property, including photos of the downstairs wet room), she did not pass this information on to the owners. Consequently there was no ramp available to access the house when we arrived or control for the electric bed. Again, the owners were quick to address this when we rang them.
So VERY positive feedback for the cottage & their owners .......



Excellent

Review submitted on Mon, 22 Apr 2019
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Very spacious cottage, brilliant location.
Ideal for large group.
We enjoyed a very sunny Easter break in Kingfisher cottage.
Vasudha



Wonderful Wincombe cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Jan 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
Kingfisher Cottage was the perfect venue for a winter weekend with friends. The house was spotlessly clean, very warm and cosy and had just about everything you could wish for. Plenty of room for 5 couples, and great to have walks/pubs/restaurants accessible from the door. Highly recommended!



Great stay

Review submitted on Sat, 12 Jan 2019
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Multiple family needs were all met by this clean, tidy and modern cottage.
We had a Great stay.
Many thanks.



Christmas weekend

Review submitted on Thu, 13 Dec 2018
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Eight of us spent a long weekend at the cottage. Kitchen great and had everything you would need to cook a Christmas dinner. Had a problem with one of the toilets but it was dealt with straight away by the owners who live next door. The situation of the cottage was fantastic- walking distance to Winchcombe and some great walks. We will be back!!



A lovely riverside house in ideal Cotswold location

Review submitted on Sat, 13 Oct 2018
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
We are 7 friends, one with mobility issues, and this house met our needs perfectly. The downstairs bedroom and shower room were ideal for anyone less able. We appreciated the large conservatory and lounge, where we could all sit together. The house was very clean and well decorated, and the kitchen very well equipped. The beds were very comfortable, although couples might appreciate a king sized bed, rather than the small doubles.
We enjoyed the large garden with seating, and the position of the house. There is a footpath adjacent leading to Sudley castle, and we loved the walk there and our visit.
All in all, this was a very successful week, and a thoroughly enjoyable stay.



Kingfisher Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Oct 2018
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
A lovely cottage in a beautiful area. Convenient for Sudeley Castle. Handy for local shops and restaurants. Walks suitable for all energy levels. Word of warning the bedrooms upstairs would be challenging for anyone over 6 ft.



Family Gathering To Celebrate 2018

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Sep 2018
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
The Cotswolds was our favoured location to gather our immediate family from Australia, New Zealand and USA to have a family get together to celebrate a number of significant birthdays in 2018. After much research we selected Kingfisher Cottage in Winchcombe as our primary accommodation and how good was that. It easily accommodated 10 adults and our 3 y.o. grandson.

The house presented exactly as described. It was clean, spacious, light and airy, with en-suites/bathrooms to all bedrooms, generous recreational areas and a beautiful and usable garden as well. It is well located to the various shops, restaurants and countryside - a car is really only necessary for trips further afield. All rooms were very functional. We did find a couple of the double beds "cosy" although that was was the way they were described. The only thing we felt could be added was basic toiletries but that was not an issue for us. We were thrilled that there were some basic condiments and washing machine powder in the house which we did not find elsewhere.

The owners Di and David, who lived next door, were extremely welcoming and helpful and in no way interfered with our enjoyment of their wonderful property. They were very responsive to our needs.

We had a 3 year old with us and to our surprise on arrival there was a range of toys ideal for his enjoyment - a real bonus.

Overall a great stay in the Cotswolds and Kingfisher Cottage in particular. We all had a great time.

Thankyou Di and David and Bolthole Retreats.





Kingfisher Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 25 Aug 2018
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
Lovely cottage, excellent spot for walking and touring. Beautiful view from rear conservatory. Lots of garden furniture.



Family reunion

Review submitted on Mon, 11 Jun 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
9 adults & 1 newborn for a family get together. Great house and location. Hosts were outstanding, very accommodating and helpful. Lots of useful tourist info. Would highly recommend.



A perfect base for a family get together

Review submitted on Fri, 16 Feb 2018
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
Kingfisher Cottage was the perfect base for our big family get together for a belated Christmas! A beautiful property providing a lovely home from home. Extremely well equipped with everything we needed and plenty of space for everyone.

The level access and downstairs bedroom were perfect for my disabled son who is a permanent wheelchair user. The owners were very helpful in making sure we had everything we needed to make our stay as comfortable as possible.

Good local walks and easy access into town where the businesses were very friendly and accommodating. A good selection of shops, pubs and eateries made this the perfect base for a holiday.

We hope to visit again soon. Thank you.