Hope Cottage
Hope Cottage is a walkers’ paradise with the Windrush Way and Warden’s Way on your doorstep. Just five miles from the stunning villages of Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold, you are also only a 30-minute drive from Cheltenham. This country bolthole is a relaxing retreat for couples and their dogs with an enclosed garden and a crackling wood burner. You will feel at home here, enjoying coming back to Hope Cottage for a relaxing bubble bath and escaping into a good book on the comfortable, plump and deep sofa. A short walk to The Black Horse Inn, you can have a night off from cooking and come back to a glass of wine out in the courtyard. Hope Cottage lets you embrace the tranquillity of a village which may see more walkers, cyclists and horse riders than cars.
Overview
A very short walk from the village pub in Naunton you arrive at Hope Cottage, a rural bolthole for two which fills you with comfort. After enjoying the surrounding Cotswold countryside, it is a delight to return to this homely Cotswold stone cottage for your getaway.
Stepping through the front stable door into the kitchen you can take off your boots at the wooden bench before popping the kettle on for a cup of tea out in the sunny and secluded garden. The kitchen has a wooden dining table where you can enjoy romantic home cooked meals together when you’re not wining and dining at one of the local inns. In the cosy living room curl up on the plump sofa under the wooden beams and relax to the crackling fire in the wood burner. The shuttered windows look out over the quiet lane, used more by walkers than cars.
Upstairs is the king-size bedroom where you can hide away in the mornings enjoying the tranquillity of your retreat. Perhaps your partner will even cook up a breakfast feast to fuel you for the day of exploring that’s ahead. The spacious bathroom has a shower over the bath giving you the option for a slow soak or an invigorating start.
The patio garden is fully enclosed making a private sun trap and there is a bench and table and chairs for you to spend time out here. From Hope Cottage you can join the Windrush Way or Wardens Way which passes the front door and takes you to Upper and Lower Slaughter and Bourton-on-the-Water.
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Diner:
The front door opens into the kitchen/diner where there is a wooden dining table with plenty of space to serve delicious meals which have been prepared in the kitchen. The units cover two walls with copious storage space for any supplies you bring with you for your holiday. There is a wooden bench and a small window seat beneath the shuttered front window. A door at the back of the room takes you out onto the patio and there is a subtle slope down into the living room.
Living Room:
In the living room is a sumptuous two-seater sofa and a separate armchair. The wood burner in its stone surround is the highlight of this room but there is also a smart TV for evening entertainment. There is a wooden floor and wooden beams in the room and two windows look out over the lane.
First Floor
Stairs from the living room take you up to the first floor with a bathroom and bedroom.
Bathroom:
The spacious bathroom has a WC, sink, and a shower over the bath. There is a heated radiator for keeping towels and underfloor heating.
Bedroom One:
The wooden king-size bed sits under the beamed ceiling and offers a quiet environment for a good night’s sleep. A wardrobe provides storage and there is a floor-length mirror and wooden towel rail.
Outside
The garden is fully enclosed with planted beds at the sides adding colour in the sunnier months and herbs fill the air with the scent of rosemary. A wooden bench is perfect for sitting with a book and there is a bistro set for meals and drinks. To the front of the cottage, there is a private parking space for one car.Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
1 Bathroom - Bathroom With Bath, Shower Over And WC
Hairdryer - 1
Fire - Logs Are Provided For An Initial Fire (1st October - 31st March)
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Dining Table - Seats 4
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 1-11 Mbps
TV - Smart
DVD Player
Board Games
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 2 Well-behaved Dogs Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area
No BBQ Available
Parking - Off-road Parking For 1 Car
On your Doorstep
There is a Tesco Superstore and an M&S Food Hall in Stow-on-the-Wold (6 miles), additionally, there is a monthly farmer’s market in Stow-on-the-Wold (twice monthly between April and September). Stow also has several antique shops and independent boutiques.
Eating Out:
- The Black Horse, Naunton (2-minute walk)
- The Hollow Bottom, Guiting Power (2.5 miles)
- The Talbot, Stow-on-the-Wold (6 miles)
- The King’s Arms, Stow-on-the-Wold (6 miles)
- The Plough, Ford (6 miles)
With the River Windrush passing through the village and the Windrush Way close by, there are several walking opportunities. Join the 21km Windrush Way trail for a walk to Bourton-on-the-Water where you can spend time exploring the delightful village. A gentle walk past the site of the abandoned medieval village of Lower Harford follows the River Windrush to begin with before following the signposted Windrush Way with panoramic views of Naunton.
Places to Visit:
- Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power (3 miles)
- Bourton-on-the-Water (4.3 miles)
- Stow-on-the-Wold (5.5 miles)
- Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe (7 miles)
- Train - The nearest railway station is Kingham (12 miles) with regular services from London Paddington.
- Taxis - Jay Taxi Service, Bourton Private Hire, Stow-on-the-Wold Taxis.
Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
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- Two well-behaved dogs are permitted at the cottage for an additional fee.
- Guests do not have access to the second floor.
- Hope Cottage does not accept children over 2 but is perfect for adults and infants.
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Why we love this
- A walkers’ paradise, with the Windrush Way and Warden’s Way right on your doorstep.
- Just five miles from Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold, and only 30 minutes from Cheltenham
- A cosy retreat for couples and their dogs, with an enclosed garden, wood burner, and inviting spaces to relax with a book or a bubble bath.
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The Location
The small but picturesque village of Naunton sits on the River Windrush making it a fantastic location for walkers and the quiet country roads are ideal for cyclists. The lanes are lined with golden hued cottages and you will pass a historic dovecote, churches and the village pub, The Black Horse Inn, as you wander the area. Cotswold favourites including Bourton-on-the-Water, The Slaughters, Stow-on-the-Wold and Cheltenham are all easily reached from Naunton. For a day out with the family you are perfectly located for Cotswold Farm Park and Sudeley Castle.
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Read our reviews
Exploring the Cotswolds
We were very happy with our stay at Hope Cottage. It was well equipped, plenty of room and great location.
Well placed for exploring the Cotswolds, both by car and on foot.
Piers Serjeant
We were very happy with our stay at Hope Cottage. It was well equipped, plenty of room and great location. Well placed for exploring the Cotswolds, both by car and on foot.
Piers
Our stay at Hope Cottage was absolutely perfect! The location was great with only an 8 minute drive to Bourton on the Water. Naunton itself is a very beautiful town and so peaceful I highly recommend. The cottage itself was so clean and really cosy, I couldn’t recommend Hope Cottage more!! We will be back.
Morgan
Very comfortable. It was a nice stay, I have no complaints.
Beatrice
Loved the cottage, very homely and so quiet. Very clean and great facilities. Lovely village and walks.
Ed
Summer week in the Cotswolds
We have stayed in Naunton numerous times and this is a cottages to which we would happily return. Mary, next door, was welcoming and friendly, regularly checking we were okay. The cottage has everything you would need and is perfect for a couple. We highly recommend the Black Horse which is really close. Welcoming, good food with very large portions. The courtyard outside the cottage is lovely and catches the sun making it a lovely place to have a morning coffee or a bbq at night. We would definitely recommend it.
Paula Pacyna
The perfect couples country retreat!
We had such a lovely stay at Hope Cottage – the perfect little escape right in the heart of the peaceful village of Naunton. The cottage had everything we needed, from a well-stocked kitchen with plenty of utensils and store cupboard basics, to a cosy patio where we could sit out and enjoy the sunshine. The location was brilliant for long countryside walks, and we’re already thinking about coming back in winter to make the most of the log burner! We also popped into the Black Horse pub nearby for a drink – friendly atmosphere and a great-looking menu with clearly marked gluten-free options, which was really reassuring for us. Overall, Hope Cottage was the perfect country retreat and exactly what we needed to relax and reset.
Alisha Bearder
We have stayed in Naunton numerous times and this is a cottages to which we would happily return. The neighbour was welcoming and friendly, regularly checking we were okay. The cottage has everything you would need and is perfect for a couple. We highly recommend The Black Horse which is really close. Welcoming, good food with very large portions. The courtyard outside the cottage is lovely and catches the sun making it a lovely place to have a morning coffee or a bbq at night. We would definitely recommend it.
Paula
We had such a lovely stay at Hope Cottage – the perfect little escape right in the heart of the peaceful village of Naunton. The cottage had everything we needed, from a well-stocked kitchen with plenty of utensils and store cupboard basics, to a cosy patio where we could sit out and enjoy the sunshine. The location was brilliant for long countryside walks, and we’re already thinking about coming back in winter to make the most of the log burner! We also popped into the Black Horse pub nearby for a drink – friendly atmosphere and a great-looking menu with clearly marked gluten-free options, which was really reassuring for us. Overall, Hope Cottage was the perfect country retreat and exactly what we needed to relax and reset.
Alisha
A typical Cotswold cottage in a charming village.
Pierre
Great location
The cottage is very comfortable and in a really good location for exploring the Cotswolds. Very quiet and pretty village, with a beautiful church and historic dovecote down by the river. My only complaint would be about the kitchen layout - the sink is directly below a wall cupboard, therefore quite difficult to actually do the washing up! But this is a minor issue. I really enjoyed my stay!
Guest
Hope Cottage
Hope Cottage is a beautiful property in the village of Naunton. It is close to the local
Pub and the Wardens Way footpaths. There is a lovely private outdoor space to the rear and parking to the front. I would recommend staying here. The only things that could be improved would be a more comfy bed and sofa and a few touch ups to the decor. The stair bannister also needs attention. Overall, a lovely stay.
Virginia McLennan
Beautiful village
Beautiful village, nice accommodation for 2 people, but cottage a little tired in places but a perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds. Our 2nd Bolthole Retreat in what is becoming our annual February trip to the area. Personal opinion, sofa very low down which we both found uncomfortable, TV small to view with limited channels.
David Richardson
Great stay!
Freya
A wonderful Cotswold cottage
It’s perfectly situated with Bourton on the Water, Broadway and Stow in the Wold all nearby. The cottage is tastefully decorated with a wonderful log burner, fully equipped kitchen and comfy bed. Lovely pub just 1 minute away.
Sally Wallington
November 2024
Nice cottage, lovely location. Heater in living room didn’t seem to work but the wood burner gave plenty of warmth (but no kindling glad I brought my own!). No batteries in radio was a shame, couldn’t find any spares.
Guest
A perfect Bolthole retreat
A beautiful cottage and a perfect location to explore the Cotswolds. Comfortable cozy romantic and would completely recommend if you are looking for a romantic break or to explore the surrounding area. The village has a lovely pub which on our stay was vibrant and nicely busy.
The village is peaceful and very quiet, in fact we had more horses pass the cottage than cars.
We definitely will book again
Adrian Bailey
Hope Cottage review
Great location in a beautiful Cotswolds village with a friendly local pub in strolling distance. Cottage is charming and comfortable but could just do with a bit of tlc when it comes to furnishings and decor, for example the curtains in the bedroom and handles missing on a few cupboard doors. The oven/grill also needed a clean. We appreciated the log fire and bathroom was nice and spacious.
Rosie Harding
Our stay at Hope cottage
Hope cottage is a beautiful home in a beautiful area. The kitchen was fully stocked ready to use. However, for someone who suffers from dust and animal hair allergies, this was where it went wrong. There were many spider webs with spiders and dust particles on the floor and by the window. On the sofa when I went to use the pillows and blanket, it contained a lot of animal hair which gave me really bad allergies preventing me from breathing properly and clogging my throat.
The check out time is 10am and check in time is 4pm which leaves 6hrs to clean and leave the place in a dust free and animal hair free however this was not the case. I also asked to check in earlier and I was denied this due to the ‘busy holiday season’. I would have expected it to be alot cleaner but it wasn’t. So if you have dust and animal hair allergies like me, be careful to book it as you’ll be like me with a tight throat, blocked nose and constant runny nose even with allergy tablets!!
Janki Parikh
Lovely cottage
Lovely cottage in gorgeous village. Near to beautiful walks, Stow on the Wold, Bourton on Water and Morton in Marsh.
Pauline Turner
Beautiful cotttage in an excellent location
Cottage was comfortable and well-equipped. Great local pub and lots of good walks from your doorstep. Cleanliness and condition of cottage was outstanding. Would stay again.
Nick Payne
Excellent cottage, more spacious than photos suggest
We loved it here - the little village is extremely picturesque. The cottage is on the road but there is no through traffic and the village is tiny so it's not a problem. The cottage is more much roomy than the photos suggest, especially the bedroom - we were quite surprised! Would definitely stay again.
Gehan Gonsalkorale
Cozy cottage in rural town
Such a beautiful cottage in a tiny and picturesque Cotswold town. It’s very well equipped and comfortable, although some further amenities such as body wash/soap, shampoo and conditioner would make it a better experience. Close to bourton and stow but peaceful with horses as the only traffic passing by.
Jaquelina Alves-Ferreira
Hope cottage.
Lovely location in quiet pretty village ,pub very friendly.
There was no heating on when we arrived and the cottage was cold. There were no extra blankets, the blanket on the bed wasn’t big enough to cover both of us and it was thin, for the bed and we spent a cold 1st night.
Some lamps would make the cottage lounge more cosy as the bare bulbs were harsh an too bright consequently someone before us had unscrewed some of the bulbs.
There is a prominent sign in the lounge with a fictitious wi fi password on it ! My husband was able to figure out how to connect from the hub but without him I would have had no idea.
Guest
Short summer stay
Pub nearby was nice, but closed much earlier than advertised. Great for walking and for peace and quiet. Village could have done with a small village store.
Guest
A lovely little get away
We stayed here for 2 nights. It’s a lovely quiet little location and the cottage is fitted out to a high specification. The bed is very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. My only concern was the cleanliness - the trays in the oven hadn’t been cleaned and some of the kitchen plates etc had to be washed again before we used them. The sofa in the living room was a little smelly so could probably do with a steam clean but on the whole we had a really pleasant stay here and would recommend it.
Emma Aziz
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