Title: Thimble Cottage, Lower Slaughter - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Thimble Cottage, Lower Slaughter - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom Cottage in Cheltenham with kitchen and patio ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91180000/91179900/91179856/fa12f97e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91180000/91179900/91179856/1b41f88f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91180000/91179900/91179856/db03ca5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91180000/91179900/91179856/80f9006b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91180000/91179900/91179856/393d3404.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the charming village of Lower Slaughter, Thimble Cottage offers a peaceful retreat for couples and their dogs. With its picturesque garden, climbing vines and rose bushes in summer, you can unwind in a country aesthetic with tartan curtains and well-chosen accessories. The cottage features a wood burner in an eye-catching inglenook fireplace perfect for romantic evenings. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2732 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Thimble Cottage, Lower Slaughter - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### 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 - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 732 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35594600/35594554/63f9f298.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Period cottage in idyllic riverside location in prime Cotswolds village Lower Slaughter - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 51 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=35594554&PinnedHotelID=35594554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33579700/33579628/e881164b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Quaint Grade 11 Listed Detached Stone Cottage In Lower Slaughter with parking. 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 619114 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.90168%2C-1.76299&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=V1nx2ZD4S-XKYujSzRpTSNBzmhs=) Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire #### What's nearby - Cotswold Motoring Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - The Model Village - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Birdland Park and Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Old Mill - 4 min drive - 2.0 km - Cotswold Farm Park - 10 min drive - 8.5 km #### Getting around - Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 16 min drive - Oxford (OXF) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Old New Inn - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Chip Shed - ‬4 min drive - ‪Box Bush - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Kingsbridge Inn - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Chestnut Tree - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Thimble Cottage, Lower Slaughter - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Thimble Cottage, Lower Slaughter - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Thimble Cottage, Lower Slaughter - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Thimble Cottage, Lower Slaughter - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Old Mill, River Windrush, and Bourton Model Railway Exhibition. Cotswold Motoring Museum and The Model Village are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question