Bill's Cottage
If you’re looking to get away to a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Cotswolds where you can enjoy leisurely strolls through the countryside and days out visiting quaint villages filled with honey stone cottages, then Bill’s Cottage brings you the epitome of country living. Set on a working arable farm you are surrounded by stunning far-reaching views. This comfortable cottage will allow you to feel at home so you can enjoy your time with family and friends. The large living room has space for everybody to spread out and play board games into the evening in front of the wood burning stove and the cottage kitchen has a spacious dining area. Each of the three bedrooms have plump bedding and blankets and surround you in peaceful silence. All of your needs are catered for in this well-equipped cottage and you will enjoy spending time in the garden with the children and family pet looking out across the views in your rural setting.
Despite being in a rural location, Bill’s Cottage is perfectly situated for exploring the northern Cotswolds, from Cheltenham to Burford, north to Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold, you can reach a number of highlights in less than half an hour.
Overview
You arrive at Bill’s Cottage along a quiet country lane, passing farmland on each side with glimpses out to the hills in the distance. It is set on a working farm just outside Turkdean and Northleach and has been renovated to a high standard while keeping many of the original features in place. The cottage is the perfect setting for a family get together, or a reunion of friends who just need time away to reminisce and build new memories. You will find wooden beams and an original fireplace with its exposed stone surround, stone flooring and window seats and images showing the restoration process of this old farm cottage. Providing a base to explore the surrounding area you have everything you could need for your time in the Cotswolds.
The heart of the cottage is a large sitting room which looks out to the garden. Gather here in front of the fire for long conversations, planning trips and competitive matches of charades. If you’re staying during the summer you can take your meals outside to the lovely garden where you are enveloped in the scent of lavender, but if not the kitchen has a dining area for serving meals made from the ingredients you bought at the local markets found that day. Upstairs three bedrooms give you the rest you need after days spent laughing, walking and marvelling at the Cotswold countryside.
In the garden you may hear the hum of farmyard machinery which adds to this rural setting. With an outdoor dining area and a couple of loungers you can bring a book outside, watch the children and dog race around the lawn and take advantage of the BBQ for slow cooked meals. You are spoilt for locations to visit here, Cheltenham is around a thirty minute drive where you can meander through the regency town’s streets. Much loved Bourton-on-the-Water and Burford are nearby and you have a choice of National Trust estates.
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Diner:
The well-equipped kitchen has a dining area in the centre with seating for up to six guests. Watch the green woodpeckers who visit the bird feeders outside the window while enjoying your meals. You have all the expected essentials along with an oven/hob, full size fridge/freezer, dishwasher, radio and Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine. There is also plenty of storage to bring necessities with you.
Living Room:
This is the hub of the house where you will spend most of your time together while staying at the cottage. There are three sofas to choose from, a large coffee table and a woodburning stove in its original inglenook stone fireplace. Board games and books are stored here and there is a 50” Smart TV.
Utility:
Set apart from the kitchen are your laundry facilities. There is cupboard space, an overhead drying rack, washing machine and separate dryer.
Shower Room:
Through the utility you reach the shower room. Alongside the shower cubicle is a WC and bowl sink.
First Floor
Bedroom One:
The first bedroom you find is the twin room with two full-size single beds. The beds share a bedside table and lamp and there is a chest of drawers and TV. Above you are exposed wooden beams and the room overlooks the garden and across the walls to the fields beyond.
Bedroom Two:
The first king-size bedroom features an original fireplace with an exposed stone surround creating a focal point in the room. High ceilings have wooden beams and this room also looks out to the garden. There is a bedside table at each side of the bed, a chest of drawers, blanket box and additional shelving.
Bathroom:
The family bathroom has a bath with a shower over, WC and bowl sink.
Bedroom Three:
The final bedroom has a king-size bed and is at the opposite side of the house to the rest of the accommodation. With far reaching views towards Turkdean and farmyards you may see some of the wildlife this local area has to offer. This room has two bedside tables, blanket box and a chest of drawers with a TV.
Outside
The cottage garden is a lovely space to sit out with a morning coffee or enjoy evening meals. The outdoor dining table is set to the side of the lawn where the children and dogs can play. You might catch sight of the local wildlife when you spend time out here including red kites, buzzards, peewits, partridges, hare, barn owls and even deer. To the side of the garden is a gravelled area providing parking for up to three cars.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - Twin
Bedroom Two - King-size
Bedroom Three - King-size
2 Bathrooms - 1 Ground Floor Shower Room With WC And Sink And A First-floor Bathroom With A Shower Over Bath, WC And Sink.
Hairdryer - 3
Fire - Logs Are Provided For An Initial Fire (1st October - 31st March)
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Coffee Machine - Nespresso - Vertuo (pods Not Provided)
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 6
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 100-199 Mbps
TV - Smart
Board Games
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Stair Gates
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 1 Well-behaved Dog Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Parking - Off-road Parking For 3 Cars
On your Doorstep
Cafes, pubs, and restaurants:
- The Wheatsheaf Inn, Northleach – perfect for Sunday lunch (2 miles)
- The Old Prison, Northleach – stop for a coffee and visit the old prison cells and courtroom (2 miles)
- The Curious Wine Cellar, Northleach – serving light meals and tapas alongside live music events (2.5 miles)
- The Plough, Cold Aston – village pub with good beer open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (5.5 miles)
Walks: Bill’s Cottage is in a rural location surrounded by countryside which is cross crossed with walking routes. From the cottage you can walk North towards Turkdean and join a circular route passing through the villages of Notgrove and Cold Aston. This is a 4 hour walk once you have reached Turkdean and it follows well-worn paths and sections of the Macmillan Way. A lot of walks can be found which start in Northleach including a shorter route to Hampnett and back so you can enjoy a meal at The Wheatsheaf Inn on your return.
Places to Visit:
- Northleach Church – this magnificent church (known as The Cathedral of the Cotswolds) benefitted from the wool trade profits (2.5 miles)
- Far Peak Camping – on-site facilities open to the public include climbing and an outdoors centre (3.5 miles)
- National Trust Chedworth Villa – the remains of a Roman villa with mosaics (6 miles)
- National Trust Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate – tranquil estate with 17th century grandstand (5.5 miles)
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 to top attractions and experiences.
- 1 well-behaved dog is permitted at the cottage for an additional fee. Please keep dogs downstairs, a stairgate is provided.
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The Location
This rural location just outside Turkdean and Northleach, in the middle of farmland is a real escape from the city. Bill’s Cottage is on a working arable farm with a range of activities and days out nearby. Walks from the door take you to the neighbouring villages and towns and a short drive will get you into the further Cotswolds. Just south of Northleach is Far Peak Camping with on-site climbing and an outdoors centre, a great destination for families to keep children, young and old, entertained. You must also visit The Old Smokery where live music is regularly on offer. Arlington Row at Bibury, the banner image of the Cotswolds, is very close by and worth a visit and the National Trusts’ Chedworth Roman Villa and Sherborne Park Estate are both a short drive. Further afield, Cheltenham, Bourton-on-the Water, Burford, Cirencester, Moreton-in-Marsh and Chipping Norton are all highlights.
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Read our reviews
Fabulous stay
From the moment we arrived we knew were were going to love our stay. Could not fault the cottage for its postion, cleanliness, well equipped kitchen and very large lounge which accommodated 5 adults and an 'one the go' toddler perfectly. I have marked comfort down by one mark as the sofas were not the most comfortable.
Every activity we wanted to do was within 10 - 20 mins away - perfect.
We loved our stay and would definately recommend it. Thank you so much Mary for the delicious cake and eggs x
Nicola Waite
Lovely and well equipped cottage
This is a truly lovely cottage with everything you can possibly need for a home away from home stay - thoroughly recommend Bill’s Cottage to anyone looking for a comfortable break in a beautiful part of England
Allison Tompkins
This is a truly lovely cottage with everything you can possibly need for a home away from home stay - thoroughly recommend Bill’s Cottage to anyone looking for a comfortable break in a beautiful part of England.
Allison
A wonderful retreat in the countryside
The cottage is on a very quiet rural lane with pleasant walks straight from the door. it is right in the middle of open countryside - we saw partridges, pheasants, deer and Red Kites as well as the smaller birds who fed at the feeder. We were very impressed by the cottage itself - the rooms were all good sizes, it had all the facilities that we needed, and the heating kept it very warm (we went in Oct). There was a big television in the lounge, and a fast internet connection. The welcome goodies included a lovely touch of a sponge cake, along with bread, milk, eggs from the farm, and logs for the fire. The owner was very helpful when we met her. All in all, we thoroughtly enjoyed our stay here.
Geoff Hailstone
The cottage is on a very quiet rural lane with pleasant walks straight from the door. it is right in the middle of open countryside - we saw partridges, pheasants, deer and Red Kites as well as the smaller birds who fed at the feeder. We were very impressed by the cottage itself - the rooms were all good sizes, it had all the facilities that we needed, and the heating kept it very warm (we went in Oct). There was a big television in the lounge, and a fast internet connection. The welcome goodies included a lovely touch of a sponge cake, along with bread, milk, eggs from the farm, and logs for the fire. The owner was very helpful when we met her. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Geoff
Peaceful cottage.
A large and beautiful cottage, well equipped, in a peaceful location in the countryside, good location for exploring the Cotswolds. We given a warm welcome and local information by the lovely owner.
Philip Tester
A large and beautiful cottage, well equipped, in a peaceful location in the countryside, good location for exploring the Cotswolds. We given a warm welcome and local information by the lovely owner.
Philip
We had a fantastic stay at Bill’s Cottage. The cottage was spotless and the homemade cake and fresh eggs were delicious! The location is great for walks, pubs and also popular nearby places such as Bourton on the Water. A great host, very responsive and always happy to help. Check in was simple and explained in advance. The garden was secure for our dog and lovely to sit out in and Finn the horse always came to say good morning. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Molly
A few minor niggles but overall a lovely stay at Bill's
We had a lovely stay at Bill's Cottage. Unfortunately the address provided by Bolthole is incorrect which resulted in us having to make a 30 minute detour so please double check this with the owners when booking!
The welcome cake, eggs and milk was a lovely touch and we thoroughly enjoyed our tea and cake upon arrival.
Place was very clean and homely. Kids loved feeding Finn the horse next door.
There is a nespresso machine but no coffee pods provided so bring your own if you want this.
Unfortunately the smoke alarm battery went off multiple times on the last night resulting in disrupted sleep but no one's fault.
Guest
The hostess has everything in tip top order. The welcome was very warm with flowers, cake, eggs and bread. There is a special pet that comes by every now and then to say hello (the hostess had treats ready for this occasion). It is wonderfully quiet and it is very private. The location is beautiful, what beautiful surroundings!
Lize
Another wonderful stay at the beautiful Bill’s Cottage. Location is superb: close enough to local villages and towns, but secluded enough to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the area. Plenty of great walks close to and from the cottage. The cottage itself is very well appointed and a superb host. It was the extra touches that helped make it so good: from the homemade Victoria sponge, fresh bread, eggs and milk, to the pack of polos left to treat the horse who poked his head over the wall to say hello. All in all, Bill’s Cottage makes a wonderful, homely retreat!
Pamela
Beautifully appointed cottage in a great location for the Cotswolds. Watching the swifts and the bats in the evenings was a highlight. Thank you for being such a fab host.
Katy
Very good property for a short or long stay.
Ryan
We had a wonderful weekend staying at Bills Cottage, surrounded by the beautiful Cotswold's countryside. It was peaceful setting, with a lovely garden, comfortable beds, a relaxing sitting room and well equipped kitchen. It was interesting to stay in a house with such rich farming history, we loved seeing Finn the horse from the kitchen window and lots of wildlife around us. Would really recommend. Perfect base to visit Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water etc. Excellent coffee and brunch at the Old Prison in Northleach in only a 35 minutes walk / 5 minute drive too.
Mica
Fabulous cottage
Bills Cottage is perfect, the views from the cottage are just wonderful. Mary who owns the property was lovely, a lovely cake and other goodies made for a nice welcome. The cottage is very clean and comfortable, the kitchen ahs everything you need for your stay. We walked to North leach which is about 35min walk through a lovely village and across beautiful scenery. We also cycled along the Windrush valley form the cottage, very quiet roads and a lovely café at Sherborne.
Ian Wilkinson
We loved our stay. We dream of returning again in the near future.
We loved our stay at Bill's Cottage, a beautifully converted farm house warm and spacious with all the facilities you could think of in a gentle countryside. Mary thoughtfully had a lovely Victoria Sponge , Fresh Eggs, Butter, Loaf of Bread & Milk left for us in a well equipped kitchen. Not to mention Poly Mints to treat Fin a very gentle & friendly neighbouring horse.
Bright & spacious Sitting Room with 3 sofas, a Large TV , free WiFi, great choice of Books to read and Board Games to play with. Relaxing Bedrooms with comfortable beds. A pure heaven on earth , all spotlessly clean. We dream of returning again in the near future. Thank you
Mark Macilwraith
Peaceful and spacious
We had another wonderful stay at Bill’s Cottage. The space is ideal for a large family. The children enjoyed playing in the pretty garden.
Florence Richardson
Fantastic holiday cottage
We had the most wonderful long weekend at Bill’s Cottage in April. The cottage is extremely clean and well equipped, with absolutely everything we needed. There’s plenty of space and everything is well laid out.
The homemade cake and local treats on arrival were very welcome and we loved Finn the horse visiting over the gate each day.
A truly wonderful stay, amazing host and great location for lots of Cotswold days out.
We hope to return soon!
Laura Williamson
Beautiful, peaceful stay
We stayed with 2 children & our dog. The cottage was well equipped, a few lovely touches such as a home made cake on arrival. We had the log burner on a few times which gave the cottage a real cosy feel.
Fin the horse was a big hit with our kids!
Lovely quiet walks right on our doorstep, & well situated to visit the local Cotswold towns & villages. Would happily recommend & would stay again. 5*
Scott White
A v nice long weekend
Bill's cottage was a lovely property, v well equipped and ideal for our short family get-away (parents, daughter, grandchild and dog) and in a v quiet location. The owner was v friendly and helpful and provided some introductory food items such as bread, milk, eggs from the farm and a delicious home-made sponge cake. She even provided a packet of polos for us to give to the horse in the adjacent field who would come for his treat over the fence in the early evening. There were lots of interesting places to visit nearby plus plenty of pubs for meals in the area. It made a v nice venue for a family get-together for a long weekend.
Jim Unwin
Exceptional in every way
Bills cottage is in a perfect location. Rural views all around, peaceful & quiet but not far off the beaten track & easy to find. It is very central for the whole of the Cotswolds. Clean, cosy, comfortable and well equipped. Hard to beat. Some very welcoming finishing touches (fresh flowers, homemade cake etc). The owner was very friendly, welcoming and informative.
Highly recommended.
Judith Whitlam
Ideal Base For Cotswolds
Had a wonderful week staying at Bills Cottage. Mary was very welcoming and helpful on our arrival and the little extras such as cake and fresh eggs were very welcome.
The cottage is ideally placed for exploring the Cotswolds. Bourton, Burford and Cirencester (to name a few) all within a 20 minute drive. The cottage was so peaceful and relaxing, our dog loved the garden.
The cottage was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for a great week. Would definitely consider returning if we return to the area. Would recommend to anyone.
Steven Walker
Perfect!
Incredibly beautiful cottage, clean and has everything you need. Would absolutely stay again. The little additional touches were appreciated, making our first trip away with a newborn a success!
Location was ideal for us. Quiet but with easy access to surrounding areas.
Lauren Davey
Excellent cottage, lovely location
Bill's cottage is lovely! Beautiful location with lots to see and do locally.
We are a family of five adults and the cottage was perfect for us - good layout, clean and comfortable, very well presented and equipped and has plenty of hot water.
The garden is beautifully kept and surrounded by fields. It was a lovely weekend and I have no hesitation in recommending it.
Julie Mycroft
Wonderful stay in the Cotswolds
We had a lovely time at Bill's Cottage, it was perfect for our family trip. Lots of room for everyone and added bonus of a relaxing garden. A great location, peaceful and quiet but easy to get to many other Cotswolds towns. Really appreciate the welcome items, including bread and a fantastic VIctoria sponge! We loved our time here and would love to visit again.
Gilbert Cunningham
Idyllic & peaceful beautiful location
Bills place is a gem of a cottage hidden away. Mary is a lovely host & made the most delicious cake. Fresh farm eggs & milk too greeted us on arrival.
It’s clean , well equipped kitchen & fantastic garden which is a real sun trap. Good size bedrooms & very comfy beds.
Yash Dhatt
Fabulous stay in a brilliant location!
Bills cottage was just perfect for my family and I. Mary the host was super useful and friendly when we arrived with some home made touches such a freshly baked cake, eggs and bread. The cottage itself is in a fabulous location, Northleach, Bourton on the water and stow on the wold all very close just a few miles drive. The cottage was super clean, welcoming and cosy - we are already talking about our next trip to the cottage next year.
Samantha Milton
Everything you could hope for in a property
We had the most amazing week away at Bill’s Cottage. The house was absolutely immaculate, very well equipped and Mary had provided such lovely treats (beautiful sponge cake, fresh eggs, milk & bread) on arrival. We had our toddler with us and Mary had thoughtfully put up a travel cot with lovely fresh blankets which our daughter loved and slept in beautifully. The house is fantastic if you are visiting with small children (lots of plastic bowls, cups, cutlery etc for children, as well as a stair gate, fire guard, highchair and travel cot). It was such a joy to stay in the cottage, which is very well positioned for exploring many areas in the Cotswolds. We will definitely rebook when visiting the area. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Jen Eversden
Clean, cosy and welcoming
Perfectly placed cottage for a family get together. Clean and comfortable accommodation for 6 adults, a toddler and a large dog. Lovely welcome touches with milk, bread, eggs, tea and coffee and a super cake. Lots of walks and places to visit within easy walking or driving distance and a well equipped kitchen for family meal times. Thoroughly recommend the cottage and its friendly owner who lives next door.
Norma Atlay
Lovely stay at Bill’s Cottage
We were a family of 6 (3 generations) with a baby and a dog and found the space in the cottage really good. The main living room and kitchen having lots of space. The utility room with washing machine facilities was an added bonus with a small baby in the party. The garden was fabulous to sit in, especially during late evening. The surrounding area was perfect for exploring the Cotswolds. We loved Northleach and in particular the Sherborne Arms has to recommended as an exceptional place to get food, in a lovely relaxed “pub setting”. We loved our stay at Bill’s Cottage!
Ian Lawless
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