Guests say
The Cornerstone is a well-received cottage in Cheltenham, praised for its prime location and overall cleanliness. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings and the property's proximity to local attractions. The cottage is described as cosy and welcoming, with a homely feel that has led to recommendations and return visits.
Most guests found the cottage to be very clean, though a few noted specific areas where cleanliness could be improved, such as the kitchen, windowsills, and lounge floor. These appear to be isolated incidents rather than a general trend.
The location is highly praised for being close to the town centre and local amenities while remaining peaceful. Its proximity to walking trails and the village of Bourton-on-the-Water is frequently mentioned as a positive aspect.
Guests find the property comfortable, with a welcoming atmosphere and cosy furnishings. Some guests suggested improvements such as better TV reception and seasonal bedding adjustments, but overall the comfort level is rated highly.
The facilities are generally well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and private parking. However, there are comments about the need for better instructions for the TV and recycling, as well as minor maintenance issues like bathroom fixtures.
While some guests mentioned receiving a welcoming pack and appreciated quick responses from the owners, there is not enough consistent information about thoughtful gestures such as gifts to accurately assess this category. Therefore, it should be noted that while some guests have reported receiving gifts, these are not guaranteed.
About this property
The Cornerstone is a traditional, mid-terrace Cotswold cottage settled in the ever popular Bourton-On-The-Water, Gloucestershire. A dog-friendly cottage sleeping up to four guests, this lovely abode welcomes families, friends, and couples to enjoy a relaxing break in the Cotswolds, offering a designated parking space, high-quality amenities, and easy access to a wealth of local amenities and attractions. Be welcomed into a spacious hallway with a cloakroom on your right and a spacious dining area for four guests, whilst the fully-equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare home-cooked delights, and also boasts a washing machine, dishwasher, and Tassimo coffee machine. When it's time to relax, head to the sitting room with cushioned seating and a Smart TV or take a cold glass of wine to the side and rear patios to watch the sunset over the honey-coloured Cotswold cottages. End the day with a relaxing soak or shower in the bathroom, before retiring to the king-size or twin bedrooms, both lovingly appointed with amble storage space for your belongings. The picturesque village of Bourton-On-The-Water makes a pleasant base during your holiday in the Cotswolds; you'll find convenience stores, restaurants such as The Rose Tree Restaurant, and the Kingsbridge pub along the river Windrush all a stone's throw away. Nearby attractions include the Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection, Birdland Park & Gardens with activities for little ones, and Greystones Farm Nature Reserve welcoming walkers with dogs on leads. The Cotswolds is scattered with idyllic walks through hills and meadows, and historic sites, including the National Trust Chastleton House, Snowshill Manor and Garden, and Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate. Spend the day exploring nearby villages including Stow-on-the-Wold where the scenic, medieval St Edward's Church and Market Square are sure to please, whilst Moreton-in-Marsh is close to the dog-friendly Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre. Further afield, the market town of Chipping Norton, Cheltenham, and the Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens are all within easy reach. For a traditional cottage in the Cotswolds with contemporary comforts, look no further than The Cornerstone.
Bourton-on-the-Water dates back to Neolithic times and has over 100 Grade II or higher listed buildings. Bourton-on-the-picturesque Water's high street runs along the River Windrush, which is crossed by several low stone bridges. An annual football match is played in the River Windrush, with spectators lining the banks, to score as many goals and get as wet as possible. The village has The Model Village, Cotswold Motor Museum, Birdland Park and Gardens, a Dragonfly Maze, monthly farmers' market, tea rooms, an artisan bakery, antiques and craft markets, a traditional sweet shop, cycle hire, and a perfumery. Stow-on-the-Wold, an Iron Age Fort, exemplifies traditional England. This 12th-century market town hosts a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs, and a monthly farmers' market. The vast market square is surrounded by Cotswold stone townhouses, antiques shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants, and a cricket museum. Visit Burford for a day trip to the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens. Moreton-in-Marsh and Broadway are nearby and make great day trips. Cheltenham is the most complete Regency town in England. It's famous for its horse racing festival in March, which culminates in the Gold Cup steeplechase. Oxford, England's oldest university city and The City of Dreaming Spires, has 38 colleges (half of which date to before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester, and Gloucester are nearby.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room
Central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Tassimo coffee machine with coffee pods.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Designated parking space for 1 car.
Side patio with gravelled area and bench.
Rear patio with furniture.
The property accept 2 dogs.
Please Note: The back garden opens into the communal courtyard, so pets should be supervised.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Reviews (33)
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Robert
Just a short walk round the corner to the main town but still quiet. The property itself was nice but felt a tiny bit more care was needed with the cleaning. The lounge floor is in need of a good clean as stained by the door and also needed a better vacuum as there were crumbs etc when arrived. The other thing to mention is that the bath is slow to drain so started to fill up when having a shower.
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George
The shower was amazing great water pressure.
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Christine
Superb location. Great walks straight from the property, so we could leave the car.