Characterful family friendly Cottage - Elephant Cottage

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9.2Outstanding
(10 Ratings)
"Charming old cottage situated in the heart of Tetbury. The cottage was warm and comfortable with a few minor issues that can come with a property of this style. That aside you could not wish for a bet..."
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9.2 / 10.0
Outstanding(10 Ratings)

Cottage in Tetbury

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

Tucked away in the heart of Tetbury, just minutes' walk from the high street, lies Elephant Cottage, a beautifully styled Cotswold holiday home which sleeps six guests, in three inviting bedrooms, with a spacious family bathroom. This three storey, 18th century townhouse has been sympathetically styled in keeping with its history and character, boasting exposed beams, painted stone walls, fireplaces and sash windows. Contemporary touches have been delicately incorporated to create a beautiful home. The outside space of Elephant Cottage is a true hidden gem, with a surprising roof terrace sporting ample seating and cosy nooks, an ideal space to enjoy throughout the year.

Accommodation
This three bedroom holiday cottage in Tetbury is an ideal retreat to share with family and friends, exploring the local countryside whilst still being within a short walk of Tetbury's many amenities and eateries. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting room
Cotswold stone fireplace with open fire, three-seater Chesterfield sofa, two-seater sofa, two armchairs and Freeview TV with Chromecast

Kitchen/dining room
Open plan layout with marble work surfaces, electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine with starter supply of pods, blender and island with four stools
Six-seater dining table with chairs, microwave and antique piano

Utility room
Washing machine/tumble dryer, ironing board, iron, clothes airer and basin

Cloakroom
Loo and basin

First Floor

Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, feature chimney breast with ornamental Victorian fireplace, ornate internal window looking into the landing, freestanding clothes rail, desk, armchair and French doors leading to the roof terrace

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, ornamental fireplace, armchair, freestanding wardrobe, mirror and internal window to the landing

Family bathroom
Sunken bath with overhead rain shower and separate handheld shower attachment, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Second Floor
Door on the landing reveals a steep staircase which leads directly up to the bedroom

Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
Dual aspect bedroom in the eaves, exposed stone feature wall, painted beams, king size bed, storage trunk, built-in cupboard and mirror

Outside
Accessed via low French doors from bedroom 3
Sheltered roof terrace with seating lining the walls, outdoor table with feature window looking down into the dining room below, decorative chimenea and additional seating area tucked around the corner

The Finer Details
The maximum occupancy for this property is 6 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 3 additional infants (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided (duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic)
Free on street parking is available close by
1 travel cot and 1 highchair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
Sorry, no pets
Strong WiFi (Download speed 38 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception is generally good, especially on the upper floors
Freeview TV with Chromecast for streaming from guests' own devices
Enclosed roof terrace
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the open fire from October to April only
Please note that the master bedroom is accessed via a steep staircase and is located in the eaves with sloping ceilings
There are low beams throughout the property and the roof terrace is accessed via a low French door from bedroom 3, which might pose difficulty to taller guests
The front door opens onto the road and so guests with young children should take particular care to ensure that children are supervised when the door is open
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property

Things to Note...
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00
BBQs are not permitted as the decked roof terrace is wooden
1 hairdryer is available

Amenities at Characterful family friendly Cottage - Elephant Cottage

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0
Outstanding(10 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Charming old cottage situated in the heart of Tetbury. The cottage was warm and comfortable with a few minor issues that can come with a property of this style. That aside you could not wish for a better situated base to explore this town.
10.0 / 10.0
Such a lovely character property! The light wells make it feel so bright and airy, and we loved the piano – such a thoughtful touch. The location couldn’t be better, with pubs, a chip shop and the town centre all just a short walk away.
10.0 / 10.0
A quirky and lovely Cotswolds cottage. Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, good location, well equipped throughout and our party of 3 65yr old friends loved our stay. It is however, in our opinion, worth cautioning that it wouldn’t be suitable for young children, the elderly or the physically disabled as the bath (with shower in) has two high steps up to it, taps to navigate and the screen door can only be moved minimally. Felt hazardous. Also there are 3 steep uneven steps to the front door and steep stairs inside particularly up to the attic bedroom. Please don’t let this put you off if you’re able bodied without young children as it’s so quintessentially costwolds and comfortable and, as I said earlier, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
8.0 / 10.0
We had a lovely stay at Elephant Cottage. It is perfectly located in a very convenient location in the centre of Tetbury. The cottage was clean and tidy with everything we needed for a comfortable and cosy stay. The kitchen and living space are lovely and the bedrooms are a decent size and cosy. The logs for the fire was a nice touch!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely characterful cottage ,very comfortable and nicely furnished. Well equipped kitchen. A few minutes walk from the village centre. Some road noise at night as the cottage is right on the road (we’re not talking about the M1 though!) Enjoyed the roof terrace although getting out and in was a little trick at times!
6.0 / 10.0
The cottage is as lovely looking as in the photographs. First impressions were very good. We were left a few logs for the wood burner and some essentials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, loo rolls and kitchen towels. Unfortunately, the cottage is on a busy thoroughfare which meant noisy traffic throughout the day and night. We were aware that the front door opened up to steep steps leading to a narrow pavement however we felt that this could be quite dangerous considering the speed at which vehicles fly past. Of course this can’t be helped (unless extra glazing to the windows are permitted) but it was such a shame as we couldn’t really switch off due to the noise which could also be heard from the bedrooms. Our sleep was interrupted by traffic noise but also because the mattresses were uncomfortable. We felt that replacing them could help towards getting some sleep as well as some decent ear plugs. We also felt that the use of black out fabric instead of voile type fabric could be used to cover the internal hall windows to the bedrooms on the first floor because light floods through from the bedrooms or if the hall way light is on. The shower was lovely once in it. There was good water pressure and we always had hot water however, we have to agree with another reviewer which pointed out that you need to be quite agile to step in and out of the shower due to the depth of the sunken bath and lack of space to manoeuvre. None of our party have mobility issues but we still had to be very careful. Perhaps the installation of a handrail might help towards steadying oneself. We really wanted to love our time in the cottage and we did love some aspects of it but unfortunately it wasn’t the relaxing break we were hoping for. That said though, the cottage is within walking distance to all amenities and the owner was responsive and kindly allowed a later check. It’s just a shame about the noise.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great long weekend in Tetbury to celebrate with friends, 6 adults in the cottage worked well, great lounge area and a well provided kitchen (it was just a bit of a squeeze in one of the beds, but that is considering half the party were over 6ft tall!) Lovely spot, so close to the beautiful town centre where we walked for breakfast every day and right on the Tetbury Trail for a longer stroll. The roof terrace is a great sun trap all day, enjoyed a morning coffee with a book, and also a glass of wine later in the evening. Our only suggestion would be to up the dishwasher tablets and loo rolls! Thanks so much we had a wonderful stay.

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Characterful family friendly Cottage - Elephant Cottage. 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 Characterful family friendly Cottage - Elephant Cottage pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Characterful family friendly Cottage - Elephant Cottage?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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