Gable Cottage
This charming cottage welcomes you with its warm Cotswold stone exterior and delightful front garden. Sitting in the pretty village of Meysey Hampton you are a short stroll from the local pub and nearby historic Cirencester is a lovely day out. With exposed wooden beams and a stone fireplace housing a modern woodburning stove, Gable Cottage is a cosy retreat. Enjoy country life in this rural location and spend days at Cotswold Water Park or Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, walking the glorious surroundings and visiting the nearby towns and villages of Burford and Bourton-on-the-Water.
Overview
This bolthole retreat has everything you need for a quintessential getaway to the Cotswolds. Perfect for a romantic weekend away or a small family looking for time to themselves, Gable Cottage ticks all the boxes. With nearby pretty villages and the excitement of Cotswold Water Park close by, you can both relax or feel the rush of adrenaline.
Mixing the old with the new, Gable Cottage brings a stylish finish to country living. Take a seat in front of the warmth of the wood burner on one of the vibrant sofas and feel at home as you enjoy conversations with friends or snuggle up with your loved one. Gable Cottage makes clever use of space with a well-equipped kitchen/diner which has room for all guests to eat together. Upstairs the comfortable bedrooms are the perfect haven for ending your day and there is a lovely bathroom.
To the front of Gable Cottage is an enclosed terrace where you can sit in the sun and enjoy a morning coffee or evening drink. It’s just a short walk to the village pub and you will find a myriad of footpaths to enjoy from your door. Within half an hour’s drive you can be in the heart of the Cotswolds visiting Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford, Tetbury and Stroud. Ample on-street parking can be found outside the property.
Ground Floor
Utility:
Arriving back after a country walk with the dogs, the utility area at Gable Cottage will save you from muddy paws. Take off your boots and hang up your coats to feel at home here.
Kitchen/Diner:
The contemporary galley kitchen has a modern take on shaker style units with flashes of copper adding interest. Soft green walls add colour to the white design and there is an oven and hob, washing machine and tumble dryer, fridge/freezer, mini fridge, microwave and dishwasher. There is even a Dolce Gusto coffee machine so you can brew your favourite morning drink. At the end of this room a perfectly fitting round table seating four on two chairs and a window bench.
Living Room:
This cosy room invites you to snuggle up at the end of the day. Two eye-catching sofas sit in front of the large wood burning stove, housed in an exposed stone surround. Original wooden beams are above you and there is a cushioned window seat looking across the front courtyard. The TV includes a Roku device which provides access to online streaming services.
First Floor
Bedroom One:
The first bedroom has a wooden double bed sitting before a striking navy blue feature wall. There are bedside tables and lamps so you can end your day relaxing with a good book.
Bedroom Two:
This second bedroom has a small double bed with a bedside table and chest of drawers. An exposed wooden beam leaves a nod to the history of this charming cottage.
Bathroom:
The bathroom is fully equipped with a bath with shower over, WC and sink. Quirky artwork brings this room to life making having a relaxing soak in the bath a more luxurious experience.
Outside
To the front of the cottage is an enclosed terrace with space to sit and enjoy a morning cup of tea before head out on your Cotswold adventures.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - Double
Bedroom Two - Small Double
1 Bathroom - Bathroom With Shower Over Bath
Hairdryer
Fire - Logs Provided For An Initial Fire 1st October To 31st March
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Coffee Machine - Espresso Machine
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 4
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed
TV - With Roku Device For Online Streaming Services
Workspace
Highchair
Stair Gates
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 1 Well-behaved Dog Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden - Enclosed Front Terrace
Outdoor Dining Area
No BBQ Available
Parking - On-street Parking Available Outside The Cottage
On your Doorstep
Eating out:
- Masons Arms, Meysey Hampton – a friendly pub perfect for a quick drink or a long lunch (1 min walk)
- The Swan, Bibury – set on the banks of the River Coln (2.5 miles)
- The Bull, Fairford – a bustling Grade II listed coaching inn (2.5 miles)
- The Falcon, Poulton – friendly local pub offering traditional country dining (2 miles)
- The Crown, Ampney Brook – award-winning restaurant and pub (4 miles)
- Lynwood & Co, Fairford, Lechlade, Burford and Cirencester – well-renowned café and bakery
Places to visit:
- Filkins Woollen Weavers Mill – a museum, shop and tea room (1 mile)
- Cotswold Wildlife Park – amazing range of animals including rhinos, giraffes and lemurs in lovely surroundings (2 miles)
- Crocodiles of the World – discover many species of crocodiles, alligators and other reptiles (4 miles)
Train: Kemble railway station (11 miles) has a frequent and direct service to London.
Taxi: James Cirencester, CVC Rainbow cabs, A2B Taxis of Cirencester - pre-booking strongly recommended.
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Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
- Book with us to get exclusive discounts for top attractions and experiences.
- 1 well-behaved dog is permitted at the cottage for an additional fee. When arriving with dogs please enter through the boot room.
- Barbecues are not provided at Gable Cottage.
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Handpicked by us
Why we love this
- Cosy cottage with characterful features, including a woodburning stove, exposed timber, and a pretty front garden
- Village location in Meysey Hampton, close to the local pub and surrounded by scenic walking routes
- Great for exploring Cirencester, Cotswold Water Park, Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, and the wider Cotswolds
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The Location
The quaint village of Meysey Hampton is a wonderful rural retreat. Enjoy a plethora of walks from your door and visit the local pub for friendly service and a good meal. You are a short drive from historic Cirencester with its Roman Amphitheatre and museum. For the adventurous Cotswold Water Park is a must visit for canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, cycling and waterside walking routes. Nearby Fairford is home to the Royal International Air Tattoo, a three-day event held each year offering heart racing displays.
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Read our reviews
Nicely centrally located for visiting the region. Cosy little cottage with everything you need to relax after a fun day.
Gregory
Gorgeous small cottage, very cosy. Well equipped. Biscuits, milk, tea, and coffee are available. There was also a small stock of wood for the stove which allowed us to have a very pleasant little fire in the evening. The pub next door is very nice. This cottage is a good base for visiting the Cotswolds.
Marie-Laure
The cottage is fully equipped and very comfortable. The location is also convenient for visiting the surrounding area.
Laura
I can highly recommend this lovely Cotswold cottage in the heart of Meysey Hampton. The local pub, The Masons Arms, just a few hundred yards away, also worked well for us after 3 long days walking The Thames Path.
Jacqueline
Wonderful place to stay in a gorgeous Cotswolds village. Fully equipped kitchen and good amenities available.
Nicole
Short Stay
Clean house and effective use of space. Good range of appliances
Good pub opposite.
Cutlery , glassware and cooking pans required cleaning.
Noisy traffic woke us between 5-7am
James Gowen
Easy to deal with and lots of information available before arrival. Very happy.
Jenna
Great Christmas Stay
We stayed for a week over Christmas. Overall, we would give the home 4 out of 5 stars. It's very cozy and exactly as pictured making it memorable holiday. With that said, we found the beds to be slightly uncomfortable for the extended stay and it could have been a bit more cleaner upon arrival.
Guest
Gable cottage
The photographs used to sell the cottage are not a true reflection of this property,
The building itself is beautiful but sad to say the furniture was of a poor quality. (Sofa)
The cottage was very cold day and night, controlling the temperature wasn’t an option other than (boost) which didn’t help.
We had an infestation of wood lice, which we was told is normal for the Cotswolds, we have stayed at many cottages in the Cotswolds over the years, and have never encountered this before. (Maybe it is I don’t know)
There was an issue with flickering lights in the bedroom, which was very annoying, after contacting the housekeeper company, they said they need an electrician out to fix this. So wasn’t fixed for our stay, (not ideal when trying to do makeup !
In summary this is a beautiful building near great pub. In a quant village, with a few interior maintenance issues that need resolving.
Guest
WONDERFUL
We stayed at Gable cottage mid November for my husbands 40th birthday, a lovely note was left along with a bottle of bubbly and cake and both were very quickly consumed! It was a lovely welcome and lovely way to start the weekend away.
Location wise, brilliant, not far to drive to all the tourist spots, local pub is great and people very friendly.
Parking is on the road but we never had an issue grabbing a spot.
Cottage is beautiful, typical Costwolds look on the outside and so cosy on the inside, lovely little front patio, great kitchen with everything you need.
We would 100% stay again and looking to book next year at some point. Thank you!
Lucy Worsford
Cosy
Lovely cottage with everything you would need in the heart of the Cotswolds. On the doorstep for dog walks and cosy pub
Stuart Ablett
Dirty Cottage
Arrived to find cottage left in a dirty disgusting state by the previous guests and housekeeping hadn't been notified for the house to be cleaned.
Found Boltholtt retreats staff unhelpful
Cottage on main road and had interrupted sleep for entire stay due to traffic, road is used as a rat run for local traffic
Parking on road park your cat at your own risk due to the high volume traffic park at your own risk.
Cottage was lovely but lacked a few necessities no mop to clean floors and a hoover would be useful if you were staying for morevthan a couple of days
James Locke
Great cottage for exploring the Cotswolds
Loved the cottage!
Perfect location in a lovely village.
You have everything you need.
If you could make the beds bigger (1.40 for the master was very small.. ) it would have been a 10 out of 10.
Marjie Votel
Loved our time here
Perfect for a young family with lots of toys etc. for the children (ours are both under 5) . Village pub was lovely
Abigail Carr
Nice little cottage
We hade a nice stay in Gable cottage. The surroundings were beautiful and quiet.
Something that could be improved is the doghair on the couch.
Renske Van Trigt
Lovely cottage
Gable cottage is beautifully decorated, modern, and comfortable. We had everything we needed and the place was spotless clean and very well maintained. Lovely walks nearby and a great pub across the road. Would definitely recommend!
Sarah Henshaw
We had a lovely stay at gable cottage.
We had a lovely stay at Gable cottage. The cottage was warm, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Just what we wanted for our weekend getaway.
Thank you.
Jane Nichols
Stay at Gable Cottage!
We had a lovely stay at Gable Cottage! Location wise, it is within a short drive to the major places to see in the Cotswolds. The roads aren’t busy and there was always parking available on the street outside the cottage.
The cottage itself was very clean and cosy. I would say it’s perfect for 3 guests. The kitchen had a lovely welcome note and was equipped with basic foods such as milk, eggs, butter etc. Additionally, the owners left a detailed welcome guide which was very helpful in knowing which places to visit and emergency contacts.
It was very easy to communicate with the team via email and they responded quickly.
Leena Sony
Weekend in Gable Cottage
The cottage was beautiful, and so well equipped. Lovely crisp white linen and towels. Nice little touches such as milk in the fridge, bread, butter and some cereal. Really lovely village with a great pub opposite for food. Would highly recommend. Booking was easy, and contact before was very good. Our dogs loved it. They even provide spare dog bags and bowls. Lots of great walks on the door step. A great place to explore the Cotswolds
Karen D'Eath
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