Cats Abbey Cottage , Northleach

ID: S376243

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets Yes

Guests say

Cats Abbey Cottage in Northleach receives glowing praise for its spacious, beautifully decorated interiors, peaceful countryside setting, and excellent facilities including a swimming pool and steam room. Guests consistently highlight the warm, helpful hosts and the cottage’s suitability for families and groups. The welcome hampers and thoughtful touches are frequently mentioned, though not guaranteed. While a few guests noted occasional cleaning lapses and minor maintenance suggestions, the overwhelming majority found the property immaculate, comfortable, and ideally located for exploring the Cotswolds.

Most guests found the cottage spotlessly clean and well maintained, with only rare mentions of cleaning issues that were promptly addressed by the owners.

The property is praised for its tranquil, scenic setting near Northleach, with easy access to Cotswold attractions and countryside walks.

Guests consistently describe the cottage as spacious, cosy, and comfortable, with luxurious bathrooms, quality bedding, and a homely atmosphere.

Facilities such as the indoor pool, steam room, well-equipped kitchen, and enclosed garden are highly rated, with only minor suggestions for maintenance improvements.

Many reviews mention generous welcome hampers and attentive hosts, though it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

With access to an indoor heated swimming pool and steam room, Cats Abbey Cottage is set within the beautiful grounds of Cats Abbey Hall. Originally built in 1806, the owners have lovingly restored the cottage to create a comfortable and contemporary living space, ideal for a romantic couple's retreat, but equally for a family get-together.

Located at the end of a private tree lined drive and within beautiful grounds, Cats Abbey Cottage is a charming, Cotswold stone cottage attached to the owner's property, Cats Abbey Hall. Originally built in 1806, the owners have carefully and lovingly restored the cottage to an impressive standard, whilst retaining all the charm and beauty of its origins. The character within seamlessly blends with modern touches and is tastefully furnished to create a comfortable and contemporary living space, ideal for a romantic couple's retreat, but equally for a family get-together.

An open-plan living space with sitting and dining room boasts a cosy wood burning stove and bi-folding doors open up to the glorious, south facing garden. The well-equipped kitchen has been extensively modernised with quartz work-tops and integrated appliances, perfect for the keenest of chefs. A useful ground floor bedroom with a king-size bed enjoys its own en-suite shower room. The remaining two bedrooms occupy the first floor, both with the flexibility of super-king size zip and link beds, which can be configured as twin single beds on request. Bedroom one has a large en-suite bathroom with a double ended bath, walk-in shower and twin basins, whilst the second bedroom has a private bathroom with bath and separate walk-in shower. Throw open the french doors in the master bedroom, where an external stone staircase leads down to the garden.

Outside, the beautiful south facing walled garden has a pretty terrace with garden furniture and a charcoal barbecue, perfect for al-fresco dining and enjoying the glorious sunshine, along with a lawned area with shaded seating. Best of all, guests of Cats Abbey Cottage have use of the owner's stunning indoor heated swimming pool and steam room, accessed via an internal door in the sitting room, for an extra special retreat.

Additional Information:

Two well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).

Children and infants welcome (two portable stairgates, one highchair and one travel cot are available free of charge and upon request, (please bring your own cot linen). Travel cots can be accommodated in bedrooms one and two.

The bedding is feather and non-feather.

Hairdryers are provided in all bedrooms.

There is an external steep stone staircase which leads from the garden to bedroom one via an external door and care must be taken when in use. A stairgate is available to close off the access to the staircase from the garden.

The swimming pool dimensions are 7m x 5m, between 90 and 140cm deep, and is kept at 28 degrees. There is a swimming pool and steam room; basic health and safety applies.

Guests can have access to the swimming pool daily which is to be arranged with the owner directly.

Children are to be supervised at all times in or near the pool/steam room.

Two 7KW Electric Vehicle charging points.

Cats Abbey Cottage is semi-detached with the owners home next door.

The WiFi speed/service is high, quoted at 200mb per second which is provided to guests free of charge by the owner. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor the agent will be held responsible.

Nearby points of interest

  • Cotswold Motoring Museum
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park And Gardens
  • Burford Garden Center
  • Corinium Museum
  • Crocodiles Of The World
  • Swindon and Cricklade Railway
  • Cheltenham Racecourse

Reviews (35)

  • Confirmed Guest

    Exceptional property in a private location within easy walking distance of a super little Cotswold town. Perfect for friends & family getaways

  • Confirmed Guest

    Very comfortable cottage. Welcoming helpful hosts. Swimming pool great success with my grandsons. Brilliant location. And a very generous welcome hamper. One of the nicest Rural Retreats properties we have stayed in.

  • Confirmed Guest

    Beautiful cottage , fabulous hosts , lovely countryside .

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