The Lodge

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

62 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Isherwood
April 2021

“The Lodge was a great location for exploring the Cotswolds.”

The garden was beautiful and we managed to have Sunday afternoon enjoying a bottle of Rose in the sun - wish we had known that there were deckchairs in the storage box in the garden - we only found this out on our last day! The master bedroom bed was very comfortable - and that is coming from someone who has a bad back and often struggles with holiday cottage beds! The bathrooms were lovely - the shower in the downstairs bathroom was really powerful. The only negative was that the owners ...

The garden was beautiful and we managed to have Sunday afternoon enjoying a bottle of Rose in the sun - wish we had known that there were deckchairs in the storage box in the garden - we only found this out on our last day! The master bedroom bed was very comfortable - and that is coming from someone who has a bad back and often struggles with holiday cottage beds! The bathrooms were lovely - the shower in the downstairs bathroom was really powerful. The only negative was that the owners request guests to use the electric oven and hob in the galley kitchen rather than the lovely range in the main kitchen which features heavily in the photos. The electric oven and hob in the galley kitchen are nowhere near all of the utensils, plates, pans, sink etc and so we found ourselves going to and fro from the sink in the kitchen to the hob in the galley kitchen carrying hot pans. Good for the daily step count but rather frustrating. Although we could have used the oven we chose to respect the owners wishes. I think this should be made clear in the property details. I would also suggest that they replace the frying pans as neither of them sit flat on the hob. The proximity to the pub is excellent - 80 steps! The pub food was delicious - I can recommend the burger! As we had to eat outside (Covid rules) I think the menu was reduced slightly but they had very efficient heaters under the parasols and the staff were great. All in all a good holiday and would stay there again but i would use the range next time!!

- Mrs Isherwood, April 2021

Many thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, we will past your comments to the owner.We are pleased to hear you had a good holiday and we would love to welcome you back to The Lodge, Owner relations
Mrs Finney October 2020

“The holiday was lovely!”

The cottage was perfectly well stocked for a weeks break and it was so homely it was lovely.

- Mrs Finney, October 2020

We are very happy to hear you had a lovely break. Manor Cottages Owner relations
Mr Breslin September 2020

“Fantastic accomadation, fantastic location!”

- Mr Breslin, September 2020

Thank you so much! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay Owner relations
Mr Pratt August 2020

“Only problem was car parking.”

Roadside was very busy. The alternative suggestion was taken by neighbours campervan !!

- Mr Pratt, August 2020

To the best of our knowledge this is the first time that parking has presented a problem for guests, so please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused. Unfortunately, we have no control over what our neighbour decides to park down the lane (despite the fact he has a double garage as well as a parking bay), so we’re very sorry that this alternative parking option wasn’t available to you. As there are no parking restrictions anywhere in the village, we hope you managed to find somewhere else to park without too much difficulty. Owner relations
Dr Burgoyne July 2020

“The cottage was lovely, and in such a beautiful part of the world.”

We were very lucky with the weather and were able to take advantage of the beautiful garden. We were glad we had taken some comfortable garden chairs as those that were in the garden to use were not very comfortable for any period of time. We did think that was one area in which the cottage could be improved. I slept in the second bedroom and could not open the windows and it was very hot in the evenings so if that could be sorted out that would also be an improvement. The pub was unfortunately closed for refurbishment but there is of course nothing you can do about that and there are some very pretty pubs and places to eat within a short drive, and good facilities to cater for yourself at the cottage. We had a fabulous week all told and I will be certainly recommending it to others, and hope to visit again myself!

- Dr Burgoyne, July 2020

Thanks for your feedback, glad you had an enjoyable stay, but sorry to note there were a couple of disappointments, to which I would like to respond. You were unable to open the windows in the back bedroom. They are the original windows, and only one of them was made as an opening window. This is fitted with just a window stay security lock (unlike windows in the majority of rooms which have a handle lock as well) and the key that is used to undo the lock should have been in a small container on the windowsill. If the key was missing, I apologise and will ask the cleaner to check and rectify the situation. Sorry I can’t offer any further explanation for your difficulty in opening it, but (possibly for future reference) they are universal keys, and can be found on every windowsill at the cottage. You mention you found the garden seats uncomfortable. However, were you referring to the bistro chairs arranged around the garden table or the two deck chairs located in the storage box adjacent to the shed? If the former, then unsurprisingly they must have been uncomfortable (for prolonged seating), as they’re made of metal. As for the deckchairs, yours is the first complaint we’ve ever received. In case you didn’t realise they were available, I should explain that we decided against promoting their availability because of COVID-19, as there was no guarantee that items like these would be sanitized as part of the clean between guest stays. However, thanks for highlighting this issue as maybe we should advise future guests of their availability, but (whilst we still have COVID-19) request they spray the seats with the antiviral sanitizer provided, after use. Owner relations
Mrs Skelton March 2020

“The Lodge is a beautiful cottage in a truly lovely setting ,unfortunately we ...”

The Lodge is a beautiful cottage in a truly lovely setting ,unfortunately we only managed 3 nights out of our week due to lockdown on 23rd March but the owner rang us to tell us that he would reimburse us ,cannot thank him enough ,we were so sad to be leaving this beautiful cottage early but hoping to be back in the future ,Thank you to Tudor (owner) for all you did

- Mrs Skelton, March 2020

Thank you for leaving you lovely comments. Owner relations
vixen_j December 2019

“Beautiful Peaceful Cottage”

My family consisting of my husband and I, 11 month old son and labrador have just returned from a lovely 5 night break at the lodge. Set in a quiet village with beautiful surrounding walks (perfect for a dog) the lodge is a peaceful cottage with the opportunity of a socialization at the pub just 2 doors up. The cottage is impeccably clean and well equipped and we had a lovely stay. Our son used the travel cot on offer (mothercare brand) we also made use of the stair gate and hugh chair. There were also toys in one of the cupboards which my son loved playing with. There is no parking space and instead you are asked to use the road. This was fine for us and there was always space (though we did visit in November so a quiet time) On an evening we had a couple of drinks in the local pub the staff are super friendly and serve great food and beer. Dogs are well contained with in the well enclosed garden. If I was to suggest any improvements, I would update the mattress - I slept very well but my husband not so much. The side of the mattress closest to the door has sank slightly. Also for the technical of us a more up to date TV and better wifi would be a bonus - it cuts out a lot. Wouldn't have normally been an issue with such beautiful surroundings but we had some poor weather and returned early to the cottage with our young son. We'd love to return to the lodge one day and will highly recommend to friends.

- vixen_j, December 2019
Mr & Mrs Hunt.

“Lovely cottage with a lovely garden.”

- Mr & Mrs Hunt.,
Ms W

“A lovely cottage in a great location.”

We enjoyed a wonderfully relaxing but busy week.

- Ms W,
Mr Western

“The location was great - rural and quiet, 100 yards from a good pub/restaurant and 200 yards from a local community run shop and cafÃ©.”

The Lodge had all the facilities we required. Clean and well looked after. Everyone we met in the village was very friendly.

- Mr Western,
Mr Wood

“Can't think of anything to improve the property, it was absolutely perfect.”

- Mr Wood,
Mr Britch

“Very relaxing holiday in a fabulous cottage in classic Cotswold village.”

- Mr Britch,
Mr & Mrs Wood.

“Absolutely beautiful cottage in superb countryside.”

- Mr & Mrs Wood.,
Mr & Mrs Lee.

“The Lodge is simply perfect, and we have enjoyed the house to the full.”

- Mr & Mrs Lee.,
Mr & Mrs Milnes.

“Alovely house in a lovely village.”

A great place to relax.

- Mr & Mrs Milnes.,
Mr and Mrs R

“We had a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage.”

As well as loving the accommodation we particularly liked the walks, the pub, the local shop and the surrounding villages

- Mr and Mrs R,
The Hansen Family.

“Cottage was lovely - a real bonus to have 2 lounge areas; no arguing over the t.”

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- The Hansen Family.,
Mr and Mrs P

“What a beautiful and comfortable cottage; a wonderful treat and we would love to come again”

- Mr and Mrs P,
Mr D

“Had a wonderful holiday in this gorgeous cottage - love the garden room.”

- Mr D,
Mr and Mrs S

“Lovely cosy cottage and a perfect base for visiting the area.”

- Mr and Mrs S,
Mr VH

“Perfect week in a brilliant cottage.”

Great pub and charming shop. Could not have been any better.

- Mr VH,
Mrs King

“We liked everything about the Lodge, especially the two lounge's with 2 tv's, very useful for a family to have separate space when needed.”

- Mrs King,
The Birthe Family.

“We have nothing but praise for this wonderful house.”

The cottage did not disappoint in any way. The cake on our arrival was a welcome touch.

- The Birthe Family.,
Mr and Mrs C

“What a fantastic place to stay - so peaceful and relaxing.”

Everyone in the village has been so friendly and made us feel welcome.

- Mr and Mrs C,
Ms M

“We've had a great few days - thank you so much.”

The cottage is beautiful and comfy, and a pleasure to come back to after a hard day of enjoying ourselves.

- Ms M,
Pipers

“The cottage was very full equiped.”

Everything you may need during a holiday (and more) was available. The cottage is cosy and clean. Mrs Pipers, May 2017.

- Pipers,
Mrs George

“Location was amazing, lovely area, house so relaxing and comfortable.”

- Mrs George,
Mr Patching

“: Lovely cottage - everything we needed was there and it felt like a real home from home in a beautiful village.”

- Mr Patching,
Mrs Turnbull

“Excellent area to stay.”

Cottage was clean, homely, well maintained

- Mrs Turnbull,
Miss Holt

“The Lodge was perfect for my partner and I and our dog who loved lazing on the sheepskin rug.”

We are quite particular about what we like but really could not fault this lovely cottage. As soon as we were home we looked to book this cottage again for June/July but unfortunately for us it's already booked up, but we will be back next year for sure. Loved the cottage, the village and the local walks with our dog were fantastic!

- Miss Holt,
Mr and Mrs Groves

“We would give the Lodge five stars for everything.”

It was the perfect place to stay in a lovely quiet village. The owners had lots of information on the surrounding area and they seemed to have thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable.\ We were looking for a cottage that had a private garden and one that looked like a home rather than a rental property and with country walks from the door. The Lodge fitted our criteria perfectly. We just wish we could have stayed for longer!\ We hope to return one day soon!\

- Mr and Mrs Groves,
Mrs Watts

“The property was above my expectations in everything.”

The obvious effort made to ensure our comfort was noticeable. As a previous hospitality accommodation owner the emphasis on the hospitality aspect was present as is not always the case as many owners think it is about renting a building.

- Mrs Watts,
The Smiths/Woods.

“Thank you for the cake and the use of your perfect cottage.”

- The Smiths/Woods.,
Mr and Mrs J.

“We had a wonderful and relaxing week.”

- Mr and Mrs J.,
Mr osborn

“We would change nor add anything, it is a dream cottage.”

- Mr osborn,
The Limage Sadler family

“Many thanks for the hospitality tray, a very nice welcome to a lovely cottage.”

We have had a super time. All in all a lovely holiday.

- The Limage Sadler family,
Mrs Morley

“Good location.”

Local shopping. Very clean and well equipped. Comfortable beds with lovely soft furnishings.

- Mrs Morley,
Ms Lewis

“The cottage was furniture to a high standard and it was very well equipped.”

The owners have really made the cottage feel like a warm, cosy and inviting home. It does feel like a holiday let. The small details: the books around the house, the interesting ornaments, the welcome cake, the useful information everywhere, the umbrellas, the dog toys (not that we took a dog) but they have thought of everything to make this a home away from home.

- Ms Lewis,
Mr Milnes

“Spotlessly clean and well equipped”

- Mr Milnes,
Giles

“The cottage was well appointed the attention to detail was exceptional and the kitchen very well equipped.”

\ I would not hesitate to recommend or return.\ \

- Giles,
Mr and Mrs Barber

“Our second visit to the cottage and we found it as warm and welcoming as our first.”

- Mr and Mrs Barber,
Mrs Swann

“We stayed in a wonderfully renovated, comfortable property with great attention to detail”

- Mrs Swann,
Mr and Mrs Newman

“We have a very relaxing week here and enjoyed the comforts of this lovely cottage very much.”

It really is a home from home.

- Mr and Mrs Newman,
Mr and Mrs Guy

“We have really enjoyed staying in this lovely cottage.”

One of the best cottages we have aver stayed in.

- Mr and Mrs Guy,
Mr and Mrs Jones

“Our second visit and as excellent as the first, this is a real home from home.”

The Christmas tree, decorations and cake were all a wonderful bonus and much appreciated. This is an ideal location in which to relax and explore the area.

- Mr and Mrs Jones,
The King family

“We had a very relaxing week here.”

The cottage is excellent, very well equipped, lovely warm and cos. we especially enjoyed the wood burning stove.

- The King family,
Sally and Lisa Hodgins-Lewis

“We have had such a lovely relaxed long weekend.”

The cottage is so cosy and warm. All the little touches make it feel like home. We have absolutely loved staying here.

- Sally and Lisa Hodgins-Lewis,
Miss Luke

“Lovely cottage,lovely village and beautiful area for touring around.”

\ In particular The Lodge is extremely well equipped and attention to detail is impressive.\

- Miss Luke,
Mr Gatherer

“The Cottage was very clean and comfortable.”

Everything in the way of utensils were provided. The location was fantastic for the Cotswold area.

- Mr Gatherer,
Mr Thompson

“We were made welcome and everything was in place to make sure we enjoyed the property plus it was close to a great pub!”

- Mr Thompson,
Ms Salter

“Excellent location, clean and warm.”

Home from home.

- Ms Salter,
Mrs Cozens

“A beautiful cottage with elegant decor, luxurious beds and homely touches.”

The location was ideal; quiet and stunning rural setting yet within easy reach of cosy villages and interesting towns.

- Mrs Cozens,
Denyar-MacDonald

“We couldn't have chosen a better location.”

The village is peaceful,and friendly. The garden was lovely.

- Denyar-MacDonald,
The G. Family.

“A wonderful week at The Lodge, which was perfect and very cosy.”

- The G. Family.,
Mr.and Mrs. M.

“A very comfortable and superbly equipped cottage.”

The owners have thought of everything.

- Mr.and Mrs. M.,
Mr and Mrs. I.

“The Lodge was perfect, very cosy and had everything we needed.”

- Mr and Mrs. I.,
Mr and Mrs. B.

“One of our favourites.”

We rent many country cottages, and this is definitely one of the best.

- Mr and Mrs. B.,
Mrs Ledbrook

“We loved everything about the cottage, where it was located, the cottage itself.”

Everything was great and every small detail was thought of.

- Mrs Ledbrook,
Kerry & Steve & Mambo (dog)Ã¢Â€Â

“Ã¢Â€ÂœThank you for an amazing Christmas!”

Beautiful cottage, in a beautiful place! Thank you so much for our presents also. One of our best Christmases yet! Thanks

- Kerry & Steve & Mambo (dog)Ã¢Â€Â,
Miss Knarr

“Everything was as shown in the images online and better.”

Very charming cottage, very charming village

- Miss Knarr,
Mr Pye

“Well presented, great location, lovely area”

- Mr Pye,
Mr Bolte

“Enough Space, very (!”

) clean; we didnÂ´t miss anything; nice little garden; the fridge was filled / welcome-cake => a very, very nice surprise!!

- Mr Bolte,
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The property

The Lodge is a stunning Cotswold holiday cottage located in an idyllic village, mid way between Burford and Cirencester.

The cottage retains many classic and attractive features making it a delightful choice for a Cotswold holiday.

The owners have overseen the transformation introducing some modern and contemporary features such as a wood burning stove, underfloor heating and Esse range cooker which enhance the appeal of the cottage.

The cottage, which is tucked down a 'no through' lane, has a lovely garden, just perfect for outdoor dining.

This is a high standard holiday cottage in a very attractive village.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king size double, 1 x double
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor bathroom with shower, basin and WC, washing machine and tumble drier
Kitchen with dining area
Living room with woodburner
Living room 2/garden room.
Oil fired central heating, underfloor heating, woodburner
Plus Esse (similar to an AGA) range cooker with hotplates and two ovens, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, separate electric hob and oven, further fridge, separate freezer, washing machine and tumble drier
2 x flatscreen TV with freeview, DVD, WIFI
Fuel and power inc in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Travel cot and highchair
Garden with two patio areas and furniture
well behaved pets are welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 0.1 miles
Note: Please note that the owner requires a £150 good housekeeping bond in advance of arrival.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

About the location

COLN ST ALDWYNS

Bibury 2 miles; Cirencester 8.5 miles; Bourton-on-the-Water 11.5 miles

Set within the Cotswolds AONB is this peaceful and friendly village. Bordered by the River Coln and surrounded by refreshing green countryside, Coln St Aldwyns is a fine base for visitors to the area. You will find a Grade II* listed church as well as a handy shop and a highly-rated gastro pub, the New Inn. The chocolate-box village of Bibury is just a couple of miles away, known for its rows of quaint stone cottages and surrounding greenery. Slightly further afield is the striking market town of Cirencester, laced with attractive buildings and varying attractions. Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh are among the most characterful and must-visit locations close by. On the western fringe of the Cotwolds, discover the spectacular city of Gloucester and the town of Cheltenham, home to the famous horse racing festival.

This property has a Good House Keeping bond of £150
Pets welcome at a charge of £25

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

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Reviews

“The Lodge was a great location for exploring the Cotswolds.”

“The holiday was lovely!”

“Fantastic accomadation, fantastic location!”

“Only problem was car parking.”

“The cottage was lovely, and in such a beautiful part of the world.”

“The Lodge is a beautiful cottage in a truly lovely setting ,unfortunately we ...”

“Beautiful Peaceful Cottage”

“Lovely cottage with a lovely garden.”

“A lovely cottage in a great location.”

“The location was great - rural and quiet, 100 yards from a good pub/restaurant and 200 yards from a local community run shop and cafÃ©.”

“Can't think of anything to improve the property, it was absolutely perfect.”

“Very relaxing holiday in a fabulous cottage in classic Cotswold village.”

“Absolutely beautiful cottage in superb countryside.”

“The Lodge is simply perfect, and we have enjoyed the house to the full.”

“Alovely house in a lovely village.”

“We had a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage.”

“Cottage was lovely - a real bonus to have 2 lounge areas; no arguing over the t.”

“What a beautiful and comfortable cottage; a wonderful treat and we would love to come again”

“Had a wonderful holiday in this gorgeous cottage - love the garden room.”

“Lovely cosy cottage and a perfect base for visiting the area.”

“Perfect week in a brilliant cottage.”

“We liked everything about the Lodge, especially the two lounge's with 2 tv's, very useful for a family to have separate space when needed.”

“We have nothing but praise for this wonderful house.”

“What a fantastic place to stay - so peaceful and relaxing.”

“We've had a great few days - thank you so much.”

“The cottage was very full equiped.”

“Location was amazing, lovely area, house so relaxing and comfortable.”

“: Lovely cottage - everything we needed was there and it felt like a real home from home in a beautiful village.”

“Excellent area to stay.”

“The Lodge was perfect for my partner and I and our dog who loved lazing on the sheepskin rug.”

“We would give the Lodge five stars for everything.”

“The property was above my expectations in everything.”

“Thank you for the cake and the use of your perfect cottage.”

“We had a wonderful and relaxing week.”

“We would change nor add anything, it is a dream cottage.”

“Many thanks for the hospitality tray, a very nice welcome to a lovely cottage.”

“Good location.”

“The cottage was furniture to a high standard and it was very well equipped.”

“Spotlessly clean and well equipped”

“The cottage was well appointed the attention to detail was exceptional and the kitchen very well equipped.”

“Our second visit to the cottage and we found it as warm and welcoming as our first.”

“We stayed in a wonderfully renovated, comfortable property with great attention to detail”

“We have a very relaxing week here and enjoyed the comforts of this lovely cottage very much.”

“We have really enjoyed staying in this lovely cottage.”

“Our second visit and as excellent as the first, this is a real home from home.”

“We had a very relaxing week here.”

“We have had such a lovely relaxed long weekend.”

“Lovely cottage,lovely village and beautiful area for touring around.”

“The Cottage was very clean and comfortable.”

“We were made welcome and everything was in place to make sure we enjoyed the property plus it was close to a great pub!”

“Excellent location, clean and warm.”

“A beautiful cottage with elegant decor, luxurious beds and homely touches.”

“We couldn't have chosen a better location.”

“A wonderful week at The Lodge, which was perfect and very cosy.”

“A very comfortable and superbly equipped cottage.”

“The Lodge was perfect, very cosy and had everything we needed.”

“One of our favourites.”

“We loved everything about the cottage, where it was located, the cottage itself.”

“Ã¢Â€ÂœThank you for an amazing Christmas!”

“Everything was as shown in the images online and better.”

“Well presented, great location, lovely area”

“Enough Space, very (!”

The property

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About the location

COLN ST ALDWYNS