Title: The Dovetail - Cotswold Living - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# The Dovetail - Cotswold Living

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Dovetail is an interior-designed retreat nestled between Cheltenham and Cirencester. Here, you can escape to the English countryside or unwind as a peaceful sanctuary from city life.

## Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4753 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

Check-out

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### The Dovetail - Cotswold Living

A design-led bolt hole for those yearning to escape life's humdrum. Escape to the Cotswolds and enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay at the Dovetail. Interior Designed to perfection, offering guests a unique experience. Conveniently located between Cheltenham and Cirencester, you can use our space as a base to explore to English countryside or simply as a sanctuary to escape the fast-paced humdrum of city life.  
  
Cowley Manor & The Green Dragon Inn are a delightful cross-country walk away and a delicious reward for hitting your step target, come and stay.  
  
We live in the main house, but tend to keep to ourselves unless guests require more interaction or have questions.

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Massage

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Books
- Smart TV
- Stereo

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden

### Work spaces

- Office

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- In a rural location

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 753 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

### Property is also known as

68625a5e1a6f05004be87407

## About the area

Located in Gloucester, this vacation home is in a rural area. Cheltenham Playhouse and Everyman Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Parabola Arts Centre and Walks With Hawks. Colwell Arts Centre and Barnwood Arboretum & Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Gloucester travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Gloucester.dx7479)

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Birdlip, England

### What's nearby

- ![Beautiful view of Gloucestershire. You can see all the way to the Malverns and beyond on a clear day like this! Love walking up in summer for a picnic but also in winter for equally amazing views #endlesssummer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/625041192017424384/112d2993-f9ec-4dc2-a39f-b7947bed0813.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Crickley Hill Country Park  
14 min walk \- 1.2 km
- ![F04AR9 Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532491297/a259b425-4c84-4563-908e-ba3178624296.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Cheltenham Town Hall  
13 min drive \- 9.4 km
- ![Cheltenham Racecourse from Cleeve Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169978/4ce63776-c6c9-4eca-959f-71151f6a7463.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Cheltenham Racecourse  
17 min drive \- 12.4 km
- ![Sudeley Castle featuring building ruins, a castle and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170177/00daffd9-b840-4710-9162-4bc57eac9c80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Sudeley Castle  
27 min drive \- 22.8 km
- Cotswold Countryside Collection  
22 min drive \- 28.0 km

### Getting around

- Cam and Dursley Station  
25 min drive

### Restaurants

- The Brown Jug  
10 min drive
- Ruby's Birdlip  
5 min drive
- Whittle Inn Brewers Fayre  
9 min drive
- Norwood Arms  
10 min drive
- Costa Coffee  
10 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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## The Dovetail - Cotswold Living Reviews

## Reviews

### Wonderful

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8 - Good

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4 - Poor

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### 9.0

Cleanliness

### 8.0

Location

## Reviews

### 8/10 Good

#### Bert M.

Aug 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Excellent stay. Very peaceful 

##### Bert M.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### S E.

Oct 15, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Beautiful stay!

The property was just as beautiful as it appears in photos, so tastefully decorated! It had everything we needed and the bed was like sleeping on a cloud. Irene was super helpful with recommendations etc. We would definitely stay again!

##### S E.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023