Laurel Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
About this cottage rental
Set back from the quiet road on the edge of the village, the long front garden is the perfect frame for this pretty pale stone cottage. A gravel hedge-lined path leads the eye to the front door and around to a private garden at the rear. A stone porch stands at the centre of the cottage, waiting to welcome you in. This charming cottage is the epitome of country-chic, the pale colourways, wooden floors, and thoughtful artwork creating a tranquil and peaceful space, whilst comfortable soft furnishings add a feeling of warmth. The ground floor features a welcoming living room with a wood burner, a cleverly designed inner hall, ground floor cloakroom, snug and an exceptional kitchen-diner that wouldn't look out of place in any interior design magazine, runs the width of the cottage. On the first floor, you'll find two pretty double bedrooms and a fabulous bathroom featuring a clawfoot bath, where you can relax amongst the bubbles to your heart's content. To the rear of Laurel Cottage, there is an enclosed garden with views of the village church. A two-seater sofa and chairs with plump cushions sit on either side of a low-level table, where you can enjoy peaceful, warm summer evenings. A Cotswold stone border is filled with planting and there's a charcoal barbecue and a bistro table and chairs for two. The front of the property is framed by a long garden that leads from the gate to the front door.Ground Floor Entrance Porch: As you step through the wooden front door into the porch, you'll find two baskets and coat hooks, where you can leave outdoor coats and footwear. Living Room: This elegant room has warm wooden floors underfoot and an original ceiling beam overhead. To the front of the room, a deep-set window overlooks the front garden, a second window looks out to the side of the cottage. A stylish wood burner takes centre stage, it's the perfect spot for cosy winter nights. The plump three-seater sofa invites you to sit and linger a while, there's also an oversized snuggle seat in front of built-in bookshelves, which are packed with novels, and a large, upholstered ottoman. A wooden TV unit holds a selection of games and a 32" Smart TV. Recessed ceiling spotlights ensure the room has plenty of light, however, there are side tables with reading lamps if you prefer a gentler glow. Inner Hall: There is one step up from the living room into the inner hall. This clever use of space holds a small circular hairpin-leg table and two chairs, perfect for a morning coffee or as a peaceful spot for breakfast à deux, and a bench seat. There's a large wall mirror and natural light comes from the windows on either side. You'll also find a very stylish cloakroom decorated in dark grey with a large circular mirror, which lights up and a handy broom cupboard. Snug: Hidden away behind a door (and up four steps) from the inner hall the snug is a cosy room with a large day bed strewn with cushions. It's a quiet place for reading or indulgent afternoon dozes, there's a window overlooking the garden to the rear. Kitchen-Dining Room: From the inner hall, there are four steps to the stunning kitchen-dining room which runs the width of the cottage. The apex ceiling gives a feeling of light and space, and the wooden beams dotted with spotlights, echo the original features of the barn which now houses this beautiful room. There is a back door to the garden plus bifold doors which open fully bringing the outside in. Enjoy leisurely breakfasts and convivial evening meals at the farmhouse-style dining table which seats four comfortably. The superb kitchen features pale grey, shaker-style cupboards, which conceal everything you could need for a self-catering holiday, marble work surfaces and a stone floor, warmed by underfloor heating. A double butler sink overlooks the rear garden and there's a range-style electric oven with a five-ring induction hob for preparing delicious meals. Utility Room: Tucked away in the utility room at the end of the kitchen are a washing machine and a tumble dryer plus, you'll find a microwave beneath the sink.First Floor From the Inner Hall, the stairs lead up to the first floor. Natural light comes in through a tiny window to one side. Bedroom One: This pretty bedroom has a wooden and upholstered double bed which is made up with soft white linens and plump cushions. Limed-oak bedside tables topped with reading lamps stand on either side of the bed and the built-in double wardrobe has plenty of storage space. The gentle dove grey décor seen throughout the rest of the cottage is also reflected here. Bedroom Two: The second of the two bedrooms is equally pleasing with a wooden framed double bed, flanked by bedside tables topped with hanging lightbulb reading lamps. The single wardrobe has plenty of storage and there's a full-length mirror on the wardrobe door. Both bedrooms have windows with views over the front garden. Bathroom / Shower Room: The main bathroom is delightful. Generously proportioned, the standout feature is a fabulous stand-alone, clawfoot bath by the window that is just crying out to be filled with bubbles so you can lie back and let the cares of the day drift away. There's also a separate marble tiled shower cubicle with two shower heads, a WC, and a vanity unit with storage beneath, a hand basin and a wall mirror. There is underfloor heating beneath the wooden floorboards, ensuring cosy toes all year round. Outside Laurel Cottage sits enclosed by a long front garden and a peaceful rear garden that is in part surrounded by a Cotswold stone wall and runs the width of the house. It's a tranquil place to relax and enjoy the afternoon sunshine. The comfortable garden sofa and chairs are the perfect spot for sundowners and, there's a charcoal barbecue for alfresco feasts.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(16 Reviews)
3.0
I booked this property for a short break, wanting a location away from the main busy villages of the Costwolds and this location fit the bill perfectly. The cottage has clearly had a lot of love, time and thought (and money!) put into its renovation and fixtures/fittings/decor, which shows not only in the photos, but in real life too. The location was great, really sweet, quiet village with a great pub and on the edge of beautiful countryside, within really easy drives of everywhere we wanted to go during our stay.
I do need to unfortunately mark it down on a few factors, cleanliness and comfort.
- Cleanliness - there were dead bugs on the floor in the lounge and kitchen, multiple spider webs/cobwebs in doorways and windows, windows were so dirty they looked misted, TV and unit was covered in dust, bed frame was covered in dust, there were hairs in the bath and marks on taps, water marks over the mirrors etc. it felt like an extremely lazy clean that someone did in less than an hour, I would have expected better for the price paid.
- Comfort - the main sofa in the lounge looks and feels like it is well beyond going to the dump. There is no cushion or spring left in the seat cushions at all and it is very hard and uncomfortable when sat on. It looks old and tired and really not in keeping with the quality of the other items in the cottage. The beds were both small doubles, which I was aware of when booking and can't be helped when furnishing a cottage of this age, however both of us found the bed uncomfortable for sleeping. We'd both had such bad sleeps during our stay that we actually chose to drive home a night early.
Also be aware if you are planning to stay in the summer... there is not a fan provided at the property, so we were grateful to have bought our own, as the night time temp in the bedroom was 26 degrees and it wasn't even that warm during the day!
All in all I would recommend this property, despite what I said above, as it really is lovely, but please if the property owners read this, improve the cleaning and perhaps consider replacing the main sofa as those two things would really make your property the standard that your investment clearly deserves.
5.0
We had a very relaxing stay at Laurel Cottage. The cottage was pristine clean and beautifully decorated. Kitchen was very well equipped with everything you need for preparing and cooking meals. Lovely, comfortable outside seating. The bathroom was a very good size and beds very comfortable. Walking distance to a pub with great burgers and a corner shop should you need anything. Great location, quiet neighbourhood. Loved the property.
5.0
We had a lovely stay here, it is a beautiful cottage and a good base for exploring the Cotswolds. We would love to stay here again in the future.
5.0
Ist was just lovely. Everything you need die a nice holiday. There is a shop and a pub in the village.
5.0
Extremely cosy, beautifully appointed home in a wonderful village. The New Inn was friendly and buzzy down the road. And there were lovely walks to Bibury etc nearby. Shame the log fire didn’t work; it needs proper servicing. The only gripe!
4.0
Beautiful cottage in a stunning location. Property is decorated in a traditional way and to a high standard. Very cosy during this recent snowy weather. Highly recommended.
4.0
We were very happy with everything. It is a lovely cottage in a beautiful area.We could not fault it.
Unlike other companies there is a hefty cleaning charge, in this case, nearly 25% of the rental charge, added to the cost. We clean any property we rent thoroughly before leaving and it seems totally unreasonable that we have to pay a lot extra.
We were considering going there again for a week in a few weeks, but the cleaning charge is making us reconsider.
4.0
Thank you for hosting myself and husband at Laurel Cottage. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Great locations for exploring the Cotswolds.
5.0
3 nights away
We spent 3 nights away at Laurel cottage and it was an absolutely stunning place in a lovely quiet little village. It really is such a beautiful property, a dream home. Seeing it for the first time when we arrived we was amazed at how beautiful it looked from the outside. A real picturesque property. When we went in we was even more amazed at how lovely, clean, cosy and modern it was. Overall just blown away with how beautiful it was. The kitchen in particular was a favourite of ours. Every room was really nice to a high standard. The bedroom we stayed in was comfy. The shower in the bathroom and especially the free standing bath was amazing. The garden was really nice too with comfy seats to sit on and enjoy the peace and quiet, especially in the mornings and evenings. It was so peaceful. Honestly the pictures don’t do it justice for how nice it really is. We loved our stay there and didn’t want to leave. We will definitely be returning again in the future and can’t wait until we do. An absolutely beautiful property in a lovely part of the country.
5.0
Lovely
As I am not a native speaker I hope I am sending the right message, The Cottage is very cosy , elegant & comfortable, we both enjoyed our staying for seven days very very much. The surrounding is the nicest we have expirienced -especially the walk from Coln to Bibury. And we loved the local Store…
We had sunshine the whole time, only one day was a bit rainy ( for which we were longing for, after the heat).
Lots of Love
Birgit and David from Munich
5.0
Laurel cottage
Was a perfect place to stay near to the wedding we were going too and the cottage had everything we needed
5.0
Amazing place to stay in the Cotswolds
My husband and I had a lovely break away at this cottage, from the photos I knew it would be nice and it was even better than I expected! We could have quite happily lived there! Great base for stunning river walks and exploring nearby. Would stay again in a heartbeat. Thank you!
5.0
Outstanding!
We had the most amazing stay at Laurel Cottage. It was immaculately clean and furnished beautifully. Very well located and equipped with everything you could possibly need! It was perfect - thank you so much!
5.0
Cannot wait to come back! Didn’t want to leave.
This cottage is a slice of heaven! The little touches of sublime fragrance to the roses on the dining table. I cannot wait to stay here again. The cottage is finished to such a high standard. Such a friendly housekeeper who was super helpful and quick to respond to emails. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place!
1.0
I would never stay here again
I would never stay at this retreat again, the fact that there were unforeseeable circumstances and the government advised us not to travel meant that we were unable to travel on the day we originally planned and asked for a bit of compensation or to change our dates. They were not considerate at all, no partial refund, no voucher, no change of dates, nothing. The housekeeper of the cottage also told us that the roads were treacherous and most cottages in the retreat lost their power and electricity… why would anyone want to go to the retreat if this would be their experience. It would have been our first time in cotswolds but because of the cottage owner and her lack of compassion, we decided not to go at all and she ruined our weekend getaway plan. There are plenty of other retreats near the cotswolds area that you can stay at, I would not recommend bolthole retreats, especially not Laurel cottage.
5.0
Beautiful house excellent location
Really immaculate house. Everything wonderful. Location good. Wood left for fire. Close to great pub. Good walks. Kitchen well equipped.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Bibury?
The average price for a rental in Bibury is $307 per night. This rental is $269 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Laurel Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Laurel Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Laurel Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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