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Rural Cotswold Cottage in grounds of beautiful Nell House

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Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Hannington, Wiltshire
  • Stanton Country Park
    8 min drive
  • Swindon and Cricklade Railway
    13 min drive
  • Kelmscott Manor
    21 min drive
  • Brize Norton (BZZ-RAF Brize Norton)
    45 min drive

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About the area

Swindon

Located in Swindon, this cottage is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from Thames Path and 5 minutes from Pentylands Country Park. .This family-friendly cottage is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Thames River and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Stanton Country Park.
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What's nearby

  • Swindon and Cricklade Railway - 13 min drive
  • Wyvern Theatre - 16 min drive
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 17 min drive
  • Museum of the Great Western Railway - 18 min drive
  • Lydiard Park - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Swindon (XWS-Swindon Train Station) - 27 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kingsdown Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Highworth Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Rose & Crown - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Jovial Monk - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Heart in Hand - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Rural Cotswold Cottage in grounds of beautiful Nell House

The Cottage at Nell House is a beautiful oak framed conversion sleeping 4 in two bedrooms. It is located on the edge of the small and peaceful country village of Hannington in the South Cotswolds where the counties of Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire meet. The village has a "pub" within walking distance and is a great base for exploring the Cotswolds in your car. It is a 90 minute drive from Heathrow Airport.

The cottage has an open plan kitchen living area on the ground floor, with a well equipped kitchen including dishwasher and microwave, and a seating area including two sofas and large TV. There is a twin bedroom on the ground floor as well as a toilet and shower room. The entire upstairs floor is an en-suite double bedroom with separate seating area, sofa and TV. The staircase is open to the ground floor.

The cottage sits in the landscaped grounds of Nell House, with a large decking area, gas BBQ, and outdoor seating for 4. It overlooks the lake and is surrounded by wildlife such as moorhens, ducks, fish and if you're lucky deer and a kingfisher.

There are extensive grounds including a croquet lawn and fields with farm animals.

Unusually for rural areas Ultrafast Broadband of 100 Mbps++ is included making working from the cottage or streaming movies on the Smart TV very easy.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

James and Jo Ramage

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Strictly no smoking inside Cottage

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Strictly no pets allowed due to wildlife

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Caution - open water. Supervision required.

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
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 and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Rural Cotswold Cottage in grounds of beautiful Nell House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week long break
Very good property set in lovely grounds. Quiet location which was exactly what we wanted. The owners were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing country cottage
We loved our stay at Nell Cottage. Beautiful setting, so tranquil and relaxing. James and Joanna were perfect hosts. Loved watching the ducks and other animals. Gorgeous gardens. Cottage had everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing country cottage
Nell cottage is set in rural England a short drive from Swindon and a stones throw from the stunning Cotswolds. The cottage is set in the most stunning grounds and overlooks a large pond which has bird life a plenty, The family who run it are lovely they are helpful and respect your privacy. Their communication with guests is superb. The cottage was clean and had all the facilities required to make yourself comfortable. Including, a fridge, microwave, oven, cutlery and crockery, towels and bedding. They also provide super fast wifi. We stayed a week before returning to Australia and the peaceful surroundings gave us chance to unwind before our long flight home. If you love peace and tranquility and enjoy watching Indian runner ducks and horses, and close proximity to the stunning Cotswolds this is the place for you. Thanks James and Joanna for sharing your stunning property. Carole and Peter, Australia.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Touring South-Central England
Had a great week long stay - day tripping in all directions. Great central spot to visit both Cotswolds and Salisbury Plain! Hosts were great. We were the first guests of the season and so were the test run. No big issues. Had a great time, Jo and James were great hosts
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely country cottage
Directions and arrival instructions were accurate and easy to follow. The cottage is well appointed and spacious. Access to the upstairs bathroom is a little restricted but not a significant problem. As mentioned in the owners description, transport is required as there is nothing in the immediate area. However this means it's a lovely quiet countryside environment. We enjoyed our stay at the cottage and the lovely area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Excellent property
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
Cosy cottage in a peaceful location. Kitchen equipment was totally acceptable but would benefit from an upgrade. An ideal rental for people who like nature, birds and wildlife. James and Jo were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing environment when working away
Ideal location and facilities. Two separate bedrooms each with own bathroom facilities and space to independently watch tv/relax/IT if necessary and socialise comfortably in the shared open plan dining/kitchen/lounge area. Wonderful hosts and superb grounds. A delightful view from every window. Loved it!!
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sid A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week’s break in the Cotswolds
Fantastic cottage in the beautiful grounds of a house. The family were welcoming and very helpful. Ideal situation for exploring the Cotswolds.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

sharon a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Break
Lovely break, ideally situated for many nearby attractions. Setting is peaceful and tranquil and Jo was an amazing host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming country cottage
Spacious 2 bedroom cottage offered by friendly hosts with Ducks,Horses and Sheep for neighbours. Ideal quiet , relaxing.rural location on edge of Cotswolds in easy reach of many places to visit, shop and eat. We had glorious weather all week and dined outsde every night on the decking beside the large pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Martin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A special place where you can connect with nature.
The owners live in the main house in close proximity and were welcoming, friendly, helpful and approachable without being intrusive. The grounds (in which we were free to roam) around the cottage are amazing and are home to three horses (and their stables), runner ducks and sheep in a peaceful setting. And there is a lovely big pond at the back of the cottage where breakfast can be enjoyed on a large patio deck. The cottage itself is well equipped and perfect for a couple or a couple with two children. Four adults may find it a little cosy. I am 6’5” in old money and found that head and shoulder room moving around upstairs could be a little awkward but a minor inconvenience considering everything on offer. We certainly enjoyed our week here with plenty to do and see in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patsy N., houston usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Cottage
Communication was fantastic before we even arrived. Jo and James are incredibly nice. Their daughters are delightful. They all made us feel at home from the start. The cottage is so lovely and much larger than I had anticipated. It was fully stocked with everything we could need for our two week stay. Lots of storage and closet space. The WiFi was super fast. We were able to work from the cottage with no issues. The property is so much more beautiful than I had anticipated (and I had high expectations). The pictures do not do it justice. I can not say enough good things about Nell Cottage and Jo and James. Thank you for making our two week quarantine easy.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
uk mother-daughter quarantine
This property is gorgeous and very well maintained. The cottage is light and lovely, and the owners are wonderful! We feel so fortunate to have stayed here, and we hope to return someday.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tania B., Sussex

Liked: Cleanliness
A GREAT GET AWAY FROM IT ALL LOCATION
Spent a great week at this property, set in lovely grounds. Perfect for a family who want to get away from it all and enjoy a peaceful location, but still want to be near local attractions for days out. The cottage had everything we needed for a relaxing week away, including a fully stocked kitchen which made self-catering very easy. We loved seeing the wildlife, rabbits, herons, coots and horses in the grounds and around the large pond. Thank you James and family for letting us share your wonderful property and making us feel so welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and relaxing environment
Enjoyed our stay at the cottage despite weather not being ideal for August. So close to many attractions, towns and cities close by. We visited Bath, Oxford and Stratford up on Avon whilst there and enjoyed them all. We also visited some of the smaller cotswolds villages which were also very nice too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shuvo B., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family favourite!
We had a great time at this fantastic place- our favourite family holiday home! James, Jo and their girls were brilliant hosts- they managed to convert our urban boys to nature admirers. A special mention for the garden- we as a family spent most of our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl U., Northville, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Bliss in the Cotswolds
The Nell Cottage is just as pictured online. It is tranquil and serene and a good location from which to base your explorations. Jo and the girls were charming and very helpful and we loved meeting Freddy and Maggy, their two horses! Really the only things we thought were missing was soap in the bathrooms and washcloths (which we Americans like to have for bathing) and salt and pepper in the kitchen. Hopefully, we'll be able to return someday as we fell in love with the whole area 💜!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We had the most wonderful week at Nell Cottage, the kids absolutely loved the grounds. Jo and James were so helpful and the cottage was spotless with all the amenities we required. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Fantastic Week! Would love to visit again!
What a great week have just had at Nell House. Jo, James and the girls were fantastic hosts, on hand when you needed anything but afforded us with plenty of privacy. Our children had a lovely time playing together and were so well behaved! The cottage was fully equipped and very comfortable, even the broadband speeds were out of this world! The grounds are absolutely stunning. It is a great location to explore the wider countryside, an hour from Stonehenge, Salisbury, Bath, just 15 minutes from Cotswold Water Park and many, many National Trust spots only a short drive away. In addition to being very much in the countryside you are only a 20 minute drive into Swindon (which has the biggest Supermarket we have ever seen, very handy to stock up on supplies). I would certainly recommend Nell House to friends and family and would absolutely look to stay again if we ever visited that part of England again. Thank you for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

John N.

A place to chill
Property information and places to visit/eat extremely good and useful, directions spot on. Property and location idyllic and a real place to chill. Landlords welcoming and friendly. Easy to access towns Swindon and Cirencester with outlet malls and shopping. Good location for local eating with plentiful selections in surrounding Highworth and other villages. Plenty nearby activities to suit all ages. We thoroughly enjoyed our week stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ada B.

A fantastic house with a beautiful garden and even a duck pond at the terrace.
We have had a beautiful week with a lots of walk in the Cotswolds. A lovely house and very kind owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darren P.

Clean comfortable and quiet.
After 10 days I was almost sad to leave. The cottage was a perfect size for a family of four. The location slightly off the beaten path ticked our boxes. We had a warm and friendly greeting that lasted throughout our stay. I'm sure we will return at some point in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francois B.

Lovely property in a great location. Excellent hosts
We loved our stay and the hosts were really friendly and keen to help in every which way the could. We would definitely recommend at stay at this cottage.
Stayed 25 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Idyllic retreat
Really warm welcome from Jo and her young daughters. Beautiful surroundings and very comfortable, well equipped accommodation. Gas barbecue and god quality furniture on the large deck, which overlooks a pleasant water garden. A real country retreat in well cared for gardens, but so much to do when you explore the surrounding area. We would highly recommend Nell Cottage for a peaceful, but well located getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018