Dog Friendly Bed And Breakfasts In Cotswolds

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  A self-catering pet-friendly cottage, with kerb appeal and a pool is a rare find. So we were already off to a good start. We were able to book before the half-term peak kicked in and close enough that our child was free to join us and the price was reasonable. When we actually arrived we were blown away. The secluded, cosy spot is nestled out of the wind at the end of a impressive tree-lined driveway. Inside the house was spotless and beautifully decorated. Outstanding views were available from Helen's Ditch - an unfortunate name for the very scenic bridleway that crosses the end of the drive. Along the drive you see ponies, hares, wild birds and - in April - blossom on the trees. The Ditch leads off across the hilltop before joining a footpath two fields from Northleach. From the hilltop the view over the village is like an oil painting. The stunning village wraps around the historic church, with bird of prey soaring overhead. Blue skies, fluffy white clouds are not guaranteed, of course., but we got them. For children, the third field from the Ditch is actually the town's recreation ground which is popular with children and dog walkers and well kept. The town itself has everything needed. Shops, butcher, and choice of places to eat and drink, we even saw some live music advertised. Returning to the cottage, the kitchen is well stocked with crockery and cookware. The knives are freshly sharpened, clearly deserving the warning sign they do have. Deep sofas and arm chairs surround the fire place. This was laid, with an ample stock of bone-dry logs. There are books, games and DVDs for rainy days, and a Smart Netlfix compatible TV too and decent Wifi. Knowing the pool was small allowed us to find a swimming tether and our son - nearly at county level - was able to top up his training by swimming on the spot. This facility could have been provided, I would say, but the small pool is likely good enough for a splash around or to cool off after the spell in the steam room. The only wrinkle in the whole stay was an ants-nest under one of the pool machines. A minor annoyance I'm sure they will deal with. I want to highlight the well appointed hamper also. Often these things are useless, or just contain items sponsored by businesses looking for exposure to guests. This hamper had fresh cheese, fresh scones, fresh crusty bread, butter, clotted cream, jam, coffee and wine. If you did not shop before you arrived this would tide you over until you did . Even if you did shop, these luxuries make a material difference to your stay and are a real bonus. So, a rare find with unexpected luxuries throughout. Brilliant.

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• Peter - Verified booking

  A wonderful family three days was spent by us at Arlington Mill.

  (There were ten of us). It is an amazing building and is just right for a large family group. There is so much space that everyone was satisfied with their own en suite accommodation. We ate in on two nights, preparing huge banquets in the massive and well-equipped kitchen (two freezers and two fridges!). The Catherine Wheel Inn is a stone's throw up the road and did us proud on one evening. This mill is an amazing place and there is so much to see in the village and surrounding area. It is a delightful part of the Cotswolds. Just one or two minor gripes. When using previous rented accommodation we have usually had a TV set in the bedrooms. Arlington Mill does not, though we were probably too tired to bother, anyway! The TV in the lounge appears only to receive programmes via Sky as Freeview failed to pick up any signal. The soundbar failed to switch on and is very precariously attached to the set. I am familiar with the model and it seemed to be inverted? We tried everything to get it into action, but it seemed dead. We brought DVD's with us for the grandchildren but were unable to use them as the player was not connected to the set and the leads appeared to be missing. The heating system is quite complex and not to be messed with! The timer appeared to be incorrectly set though we were frightened to fiddle with it and left it well alone! In leaving it as it was the heating seemed to come on very late in the evening and hardly at all in the morning when we were getting up. The master bedroom, however, was always warm. As a result, we had to purchase heaps of logs and used the very efficient log burner to heat the dinning and associated lounge area where we spent most of our time. These are only minor gripes about a holiday let which is second to none. It certainly has the 'wow factor' and is well worth the money. Congratulations to the owners who have done a great restoration job on what is a wonderful old building of some significance.

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  We stayed here for a long weekend with our dog. The long driveway to the property sets the scene, you drive past the horses, sheep and donkeys and you know that you are somewhere truly peaceful. The cottage is stunning, everything is immaculate, the decor is luxurious. It looks just like in the pictures on the booking website We had an amazing hamper with milk, butter, jam, clotted cream, scones, bread, apple juice, coffee, wine. The 3 bedrooms are all beautiful, the beds were super comfortable, the master bedroom is gorgeous with the huge en-suite with heated flooring, you can look at the stars when you are having a bath. The log fire in the lounge is so cosy, you can curl up on the sofa and watch tv. The kitchen is fully equipped with washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, plenty of cutlery, utensils etc. The indoor pool is fantastic, the steam room was great, there is also a shower and toilet in the pool room. It was very clean. You are a ten minute walk from Northleach which has several good pubs that serve food. You are in an ideal spot to go and explore the Cotswolds. The garden being enclosed gave me peace of mind, my dog is very curious but she could wander about the garden and could not escape. Jim and Susie the owners were brilliant, very kind and thoughtful. Jim showed us how to use the steam room and even gave me a quick lesson in lighting the fire which i needed. We will definitely return.

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• Lesley - Verified booking

  The positives-Overwhelmingly location, location, location.

  A minute walk from beautiful town centre & stunning park. Cirencester is an absolute delight. Lots of independent traders sit alongside decent high street stores. In addition 25 charity shops. A thriving town. Great green spaces for walking you & your dog & ideal base to explore The Cotswolds. All this is is a "High Recommend" The challenges. The basement is based under a very old beautiful house. For the first couple of days, there was a musty smell. Perhaps due to it being closed & not heated. The accommodation is VERY tired & could be stunning-but needs decent financial investment. The beds are comfortable, the bedding is old in the bedroom without windows. I prefer to sleep under a double duvet. A single does not cut it as an adult. The lounge is basic. The kitchen is adequate-but utensils & cutlery are not clean. There is a cupboard containing sauces/condiments that I opened & shut immeadiately! The wet room is good. The washing machine & Fridge freezer are also modern. Internet connection is appalling. If you are looking to work and or watch movies you will be hugely frustrated. I am sure it is due to the basement build & deep walls. Internet connection drops out continually. We moved the router into the hallway which helped slightly. Overall if you are not fussed about the comfort, facilities & cleanliness of your accommodation then this one is for you. Otherwise, pass this one by.

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• Christine - Verified booking

  This was such a great property to stay in, the location could not have been better.

  The village of Blockley is so quintessential English and very picture postcard. The cafe and shop are located next door to the property, which is so handy for a great breakfast and of course provisions. The local ‘Great Western’ Pub along with the Cafe is very good for food and everyone is really friendly. The Cafe is what we would term as ‘fine dining’ but due to the basic but very comfortable interior, does not charge over the top prices. The food was outstanding but you do need to book in advance. We did some great walks with our dog and then back to the cottage for ‘sundowners’ in the lovely courtyard and to the sound of the church bells located just behind the property. In fact apart from the church bells and the odd horse clip clopping by, you could hear a pin drop. Everywhere is within close proximity to the village, which makes it a good base to stay. The cottage was spotless and catered for all our needs, the bed was very comfortable and the en-suite shower a joy. We did stay during a very hot and sunny week (13/06-17/-6) which I know we were extremely lucky with and even better that we could go down to the bedroom at night, which had remained lovely and cool. We would definitely recommend The Bath House and will most certainly stay there again.

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