Cats Abbey Cottage , Northleach
ID: S376243
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Cats Abbey Cottage in Northleach is highly praised for its spacious, clean, and comfortable accommodation. Guests appreciate the friendly owners, the delightful welcome hamper, and the access to a pool and steam room. The property's location is ideal for exploring the Cotswolds, with easy access to local attractions and the charming village of Northleach.
Most guests found the cottage to be spotlessly clean and well-maintained, contributing to a comfortable stay. However, a few guests mentioned that the property required a deeper clean, particularly in the kitchen and bathrooms, which slightly lowers the score.
The location is consistently described as perfect, secluded within the Cotswolds countryside yet within easy reach of Northleach and other attractions. The picturesque setting and proximity to local amenities contribute to a high score.
Guests report the cottage to be luxurious, with comfortable beds, cosy fires, and a homely feel. The presence of a well-maintained garden and breathtaking views from the bedrooms add to the overall comfort.
The property boasts well-equipped facilities, including a pool and steam room. The availability of books, games, and DVDs enhances the experience. A few guests suggested minor improvements, but overall, the facilities are highly regarded.
The thoughtful touches, such as the welcome hamper with homemade and locally sourced items, are frequently mentioned and appreciated. While these gifts are warmly received, it's important to note that such offerings may vary and are not guaranteed.
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 (31)
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage was very well presented and equipped with all we needed. The owners were most welcoming in giving us priority to the steam room, which we appreciated. We enjoyed the peace of the surrounding countryside and being able to walk into Northleach. It provided a relaxing break for meeting up with my family.
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Confirmed Guest
We were given a warm welcome, and the cottage was excellent - very comfortable, clean, and well equipped. The pool was a brilliant added bonus.
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Confirmed Guest
A Wonderful Return to Cats Abbey Cottage â Just as Lovely as Ever Thanks for a lovely stay, below is my review for you to use, please feel free, to adapt if you wish, we hope this is ok, We recently returned to Cats Abbey Cottage, having stayed here four years ago, and weâre happy to say it was every bit as lovely and relaxing as we remembered. Jim and Susie, along with the ever helpful Lisa, are fantastic hosts, warm, welcoming, and easy to chat with, yet respectful of your space so you can truly unwind. Theyâre always available if needed, which adds to the relaxed, homely feel of the place. A real treat is the generous welcome pack they provide â delicious homemade scones, locally sourced bread, muesli, and other thoughtful goodies that help you settle in right away. Itâs those extra touches that really make a difference. The cottage itself remains clean, cosy, and well kept. As a small piece of constructive feedback for Jim and Susie: a few areas could benefit from a fresh coat of paint just to keep everything looking as immaculate as the rest. That said, itâs still a truly charming and inviting place to stay. One of our favourite things about Cats Abbey is the location â itâs perfect for long countryside walks right from the door. This time, we tackled a beautiful nine mile route to Yanworth and back to Northleach, a quaint and characterful village. We also revisited The Wheatsheaf pub, where we enjoyed good food and a lovely garden room table, then back to the shared pool with steam room and sauna to relax. The cottage is ideally located for exploring the Cotswolds. We spent time in picturesque Burford, stopped by Daylesford Organic Farm Shop (as delightful as ever), and made a final stop in Bourton-on-the-Water on the way home. Until next time, Cats Abbey Cottage and the Cotswolds â we hope to return again soon, maybe one day even to our own little cottage nearby.