Quietly secluded in the delightful village of Lower Slaughter between Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold, Thimble Cottage is a country getaway for couples and their dogs. A stone's throw from The Old Mill gift shop and museum with the River Eye flowing gently by, this is a perfect Cotswold bolthole.
When you arrive after your journey through the Cotswolds, you pass through the cottage garden to the front door. Surrounded by climbing vines and rose bushes in the summer it is a picturesque property. Through the front door you find yourselves in the living room which has a wood burner in an eye-catching inglenook fireplace. The cottage has a country aesthetic with tartan curtains and well-chosen accessories. In this room is a dining table for two where you can enjoy romantic home-cooked meals which have been prepared in the well-equipped kitchen.
On the first floor, the stairs open into the king-size double bedroom. This surprisingly spacious room is a relaxing haven with luxurious bedding. A rolltop freestanding bath provides a real retreat where you can soak away your stresses and there is also a shower room on this floor.
Outside, the garden gives extra space for your dogs, and you can enjoy meals cooked on the BBQ. The icing on the cake of this property are the many walking routes you can choose from which you can follow right from your doorstep.
*Dogs: 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome at the cottage at an additional cost each. Please let us know if you will be bringing a dog and we will then revise your booking confirmation. The pet fee is NOT included in your booking fee. A request for an additional fee per pet will be sent to you after you have placed your booking. Your pet fee must be paid for before your arrival date.
Ground Floor
Living Room/Dining Room: Stepping into the living room you will instantly feel at home. Closing the curtain across the front door behind you, this is a true bolthole retreat. Traditional features including a stone floor, exposed stone walls and wooden beams give this perfectly sized cottage added character. There are nods to your country location with stag decor and traditional hunting imagery on the walls.
This comfortable room has been wonderfully decorated with warm Mulberry red accessories, a leather armchair, and a plump two-seater sofa in front of the inviting wood burner in its inglenook fireplace. There is a dining table in front of a window seat where you can enjoy evening meals together looking out to the lawned garden.
Kitchen: Up one step is the kitchen with wooden worktops and a stone floor. It is well-equipped for your stay and the owner adds a special touch by leaving a welcome hamper for your arrival. You will find all the appliances you could need including a coffee machine, washing machine, dishwasher and oven/hob. There is space in this room to store your dogs' accessories by the side door.
First Floor
Carpeted stairs with a turn and a handrail lead up to the bedroom and bathroom.
Bedroom One: This king-size double bedroom overlooks the garden and is a tranquil escape away from the world. Enjoy the silence lying beneath the exposed wood beams with the electric log burner on to keep you cosy. Decorated in tones of taupe and cream you will start each morning well-rested.
Three steps take you up to the bathroom with underfloor heating and a freestanding rolltop bath where you can fully immerse yourself in luxurious relaxation.
Shower Room: The shower room includes a shower with a rainfall head, heated towel rail, sink, and WC.
Outside
To the front of the cottage is a south-facing garden, a real sun trap, where you can enjoy a morning coffee or evening glass of wine at the four-seater table on the patio. There is an electric BBQ to enjoy a meal alfresco in the summer and lawned space for the dogs. While there is no parking at the cottage, there is on-street parking at the village green, a short walk from the door.
Commodités de l’hébergement
Internet
Disponible dans le cottage : Wi-Fi gratuit
Cuisine
Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts
Cafetière-théière
Four
Four à micro-ondes
Grille-pain
Lave-vaisselle
Réfrigérateur
Surface de cuisson
Restauration
Table de salle à manger
Chambres
Chambre
Draps fournis
Salle de bain
1 salle de bain
Baignoire
Douche
Séchoir à cheveux
Serviettes fournies
Lieux de séjour
Foyer
Poêle à bois
Salle de séjour
Table de salle à manger
Divertissement
Chaîne audio
Jeux
Lecteur de DVD
Téléviseur
Espaces extérieurs
Barbecue
Jardin
Patio
Buanderie
Installations de buanderie
Laveuse
Confort
Chauffage
Animaux de compagnie
Animaux de compagnie acceptés
Accessibilité
Si vous avez des besoins particuliers en matière d’accessibilité, veuillez communiquer avec l’hébergement à l’aide des renseignements contenus dans la confirmation reçue après la réservation.
Mains courantes dans les escaliers
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Services et commodités
Fer et planche à repasser
Points d’intérêt de l’endroit
Dans un village
En zone rurale
Dispositifs de sécurité
Détecteur de monoxyde de carbone (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement.)
Détecteur de fumée (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.)
L’hôte vous enverra un courriel contenant les instructions relatives à l’arrivée et au départ.
Les renseignements fournis par l’hébergement peuvent être traduits au moyen d’outils de traduction automatique.
Animaux de compagnie
Les animaux de compagnie sont autorisés.
Les animaux d’assistance sont acceptés et exempts de tous frais.
Enfants et lits supplémentaires
Les enfants ne sont pas admis à cet établissement.
Événements
Aucun événement autorisé
Fumeurs/non-fumeurs
Interdis de fumer
Renseignements importants
À savoir
Des frais par personne supplémentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’hébergement.
Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée.
Les demandes spéciales sont sujettes à la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires. Les demandes spéciales ne peuvent pas être garanties.
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits.
L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement.
L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.
Cet hébergement comprend le dispositif de sécurité suivant : un extincteur.
Cet hébergement est géré par l’intérmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre réservation.
À propos du quartier
À Cheltenham, ce cottage se situe en zone rurale. Quelques attraits culturels à ne pas rater : Musée des véhicules à moteur de Cotswold et Galerie d'art Fosse Gallery. Et parmi les attractions de la région, notons les suivantes : Bourton Leisure Centre et Activité ludique The Model Village. D'autres attraits valent également le détour : Activité ludique Birdland Park and Gardens et Labyrinthe Dragonfly Maze. Visiter le guide de voyage pour Cheltenham
Magasin et exposition de modélisme Bourton Model Railway Exhibition
4 min en voiture - 3.4 km
Transport
MORETON IN MARSH (Gare) : à 16 min en voiture
Oxford (OXF) : à 46 min en voiture
Restaurants
New England Coffee House
5 min en voiture
The Willow
4 min en voiture
Huffkins Stow
5 min en voiture
The Chestnut Tree
4 min en voiture
The Chip Shed
4 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
Thimble Cottage, Lower Slaughter - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Oui, cet hébergement accepte les animaux de compagnie.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Thimble Cottage, Lower Slaughter - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 16 h.
À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Thimble Cottage, Lower Slaughter - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?
Le départ est à 10 h.
Où se situe Thimble Cottage, Lower Slaughter - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?
Cottage se trouve en zone rurale, à moins de 2 km des sites suivants : Bourton Leisure Centre et Moulin et boutique The Old Mill. River Windrush et Magasin et exposition de modélisme Bourton Model Railway Exhibition se trouvent également à moins de 3 km.
Avis pour Thimble Cottage, Lower Slaughter - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom
Avis
Exceptionnel
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This cottage is amazing it’s in the heart of the slaughters and if you are a walker it’s the ultimate stop .
So comfortable and lovely and clean inside and the welcome basket was a lovely touch !!
Would definitely recommend anyone to stay here
Lovely place lovely cottage and amazing walks!!
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
8/10 – Bien
Hugh B.
13 juin 2025
Lovely stay at Thimble Cottage
We very much enjoyed our stay at Thimble Cottage. Please be aware there is no parking at the cottage but you can find parking in the nearby street.
Hugh B.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
doug b.
6 oct. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful quiet Cotswold England location. A very tiny village of stone homes and a mill, hotel, restaurant and a surprise cute coffee truck at the mill when we went for a chilly morning walk. Its a incredibly relaxing place the cottage wood stove was a wonderful item and the place had everything you could need They even give you cookies/breakfast items/pastries and a bottle of wine. Beds very comfortable with great linen and pillows. Cant beat it.!!
doug b.
Séjour de 2 nuits en septembre 2025
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Marly S.
10 sept. 2023
Fairytale
A beautiful and romantic cottage on a top location in the heart of the Cotswolds. Totally relaxed here.
Marly S.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
17 mai 2024
**** Lovely cottage,amazing location,feels like a home.
***** my self and my partner had a very good calm and enjoyable family time. The Cottage have everything we need very warm cosy and pretty
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
6 févr. 2024
January 2023
We got lucky with the weather in January, but a lovely cottage for 2 people in a fantastic location. The owner even went above and beyond in helping us get back some of our belongings we'd accidently left behind. Great stay!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
John
29 mai 2024
Points forts : Propreté, commodités, état et installations de l’hébergement et communication.
This lovely little cottage was a perfect base for a few days of hiking in the Cotswolds. It was charming and nicely appointed, The locations in the heart of Lower Slaughter could not have been better. We loved it.
John
Séjour de 3 nuits en mai 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Doug H.
23 mai 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Lovely, quiet, quaint, Cotswold Cottage
The cottage has been renovated nicely, and was well stocked, we arrived to fresh eggs, pastries, milk in the fridge, a bottle of Merlot, and firewood for the fireplace. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. The bed was comfy and the location was great. The picturesque small village is not crowded with tourists, only a few, which is to be expected.
Doug H.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2025
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
4 sept. 2024
Absolutely loved the House
The location was beautiful, the house, albeit small, was absolutely perfect and the attention to details was incredible, the perfect place for a peaceful weekend. An added delight was the hamper left by Bolthole was wonderful thank you.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
4 sept. 2024
Absolutely loved the House
The location was beautiful, the house, albeit small, was absolutely perfect and the attention to details was incredible, the perfect place for a peaceful weekend. An added delight was the hamper left by Bolthole was wonderful thank you.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
28 avr. 2024
A lovely stay
The cottage was very warm and cosy in the chilly weather. Spotlessly clean and comfortably furnished, it provided the perfect base to explore the Cotswolds. We shall definitely return.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
5 nov. 2023
Lovely cottage in a great location, perfect for a quiet weekend away.
Perfect for a weekend away in the Cotswolds. Cottage was lovely, clean and in a perfect location. Instructions were really comprehensive and clear, would highly recommend.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Katie C.
1 janv. 2024
A wonderful stay at Thimble Cottage
We had a wonderful stay at Thimble cottage. The space was clean, cozy, very comfortable and well supplied with everything we might need. Rachel decorated for our Christmas stay and we felt right at home. The location was perfect to walking trails, nearby villages and local pubs and restaurants. We would definitely stay again. Thank you
Katie C.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
7 mai 2025
Lovely cottage
First of all a little thank you to the owner for leaving a lovely welcoming pack very nice touch the cottage is in a lovely little town close to Bolurton on the water 20 minute walk
Don't have a car parking space which was no trouble you can unload outside and park. The car. Literally a two minute walk. Little coffee stall, basically at your front door a local pub.
Restaurant 3min walk can't fault anything
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Gillian H.
1 juill. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Lotties holiday
Small, character cottage, beautifully furnished with imaginative decor.
Outdoor seating for two and enclosed small garden for Lottie our Labrador.
Centrally positioned in this beautiful Cotswold village but no parking outside.
Excellent walks on the doorstep and the Slaughters Inn within easy walking distance.
Lovely welcome pack waiting for us on arrival and Rachel, the owner, was very helpful and reachable.
We had a very comfortable and stress free stay.
Gillian H.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2024
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Anne V.
7 oct. 2023
Wonderful retreat
The cottage is just perfect.we have had a wonderful stay at thimble cottage. The cleanliness comfort and attention to detail was excellent. We loved the food essentials left for us and the small details, like very good quality bed and bedding. Only one thing we would like to draw attention to is the shower. To get any water pressure it had to be on full and was then scalding hot. Otherwsise perfect stay.
Anne V.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
25 avr. 2024
it was a wonderful stay in tfe cottage and Rachel ,it s a really friendly and helpfull person.
see up.I m sure i will come back. The onlyone is; the keybox is so deep by the ground and it can be difficult to use this.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Toby G.
15 mars 2024
A picture-perfect, cosy retreat in an idyllic location
We could not have asked for anything more from our stay at Thimble Cottage. Set in the peaceful and picturesque Cotswolds village of Lower Slaughter with countryside walks right on the doorstep, this adorable property was the perfect retreat for a couple with their dog. Full of charm and character, the cottage was a delight to return to after a day's exploration of the local area. Spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped, our every need was catered for and we felt very comfortable and relaxed during our stay. From the luxurious bath and spacious bedroom to the log burner, underfloor heating and the pretty garden, we loved everything about the cottage. A little peace of heaven to which we hope to return.
Toby G.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Linda Jessopp
22 sept. 2023
Birthday break
We had a lovely stay at Thimble Cottage so would recommend. The cottage is beautiful and we love Lower Slaughter.
There was only one thing that we were confused by - on more than one occasion we were asked to contact the owner before arrival - I tried to do this twice - no answer - went to voice mail and no call back. Was this necessary to do? If yes why weren’t we called back. Other than that a perfect stay. Thank you.
Linda Jessopp
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
8/10 – Bien
17 avr. 2024
Lovely cottage, perfect location, but couldn't use lovely bath
We loved our stay at Thimble cottage, it's a perfect location with lovely local walks. It was very clean and quiet and finished beautifully. But be aware there is no guaranteed parking that comes with the cottage so you need to account for this in your day trip planning. There was literally nowhere to park in the village on a Saturday afternoon due to tourists so we had to stay out for longer. Obviously can't be helped but good to know!
The cottage has a lovely rolltop bath and a whole room dedicated to it however the water flow from the taps was SO slow that we didn't have time to use it and had to shower instead. The shower taps come out at least 20cm from the wall, taking up a lot of room and leaving you very little room to move around in the shower. This is made worse by there being nowhere to put your shampoo etc. other than the floor, so you have to keep turning around and bending down - really difficult in the small space and quite frustrating - not relaxing at all. For the price paid this left us quite disappointed with the bathroom facilities as we were expecting to really enjoy the bath and was part of the reason we booked this cottage.
The cottage was dog friendly and had a bowl, towel, blanket etc provided which was really sweet. But I would suggest that if dogs aren't allowed upstairs maybe a stairgate would be helpful to install to assist guests with adhering to this rule. Some scales in the kitchen were the only thing we were missing for weighing dog food out.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
4 sept. 2024
Absolutely loved the House
The location was beautiful, the house, albeit small, was absolutely perfect and the attention to details was incredible, the perfect place for a peaceful weekend. An added delight was the hamper left by Bolthole was wonderful thank you.