New Year Breaks In Cotswolds

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• 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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  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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  We stayed at Catton Abbey cottage for two weeks from the 1st of June. The cottage is beautiful well worth every penny we paid for it! It has a fully enclosed garden and patio (so perfect for the children). There are three bedrooms each with their own bathrooms. The master suite has a bathroom the size of a single bedroom, his and her sinks with a shower big enough for two and a large freestanding deep bath for long soaks. If you shower in the evening you can gaze at the stars through the double dormer window. Within a day or two of arriving my husband and I were both ill. We did a Waitrose shop online before we left home. We were very lucky as we couldn’t do any shopping for bread and milk et cetera for nearly a week. Susie and Jim (the owners who live next door) were so kind they texted every morning to see how we were and did we need anything; we couldn’t have managed without them. The swimming pool is amazing and the temperature was perfect. If you are contemplating this cottage for your holiday (Cotswolds are beautiful at this time of year) or even just for a relaxing long weekend we would wholeheartedly recommend it. We will definitely be going back! Complaints NONE Would we recommend it YES David & Sue

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  We stayed at Catton Abbey cottage for two weeks from the 1st of June. The cottage is beautiful well worth every penny we paid for it! It has a fully enclosed garden and patio (so perfect for the children). There are three bedrooms each with their own bathrooms. The master suite has a bathroom the size of a single bedroom, his and her sinks with a shower big enough for two and a large freestanding deep bath for long soaks. If you shower in the evening you can gaze at the stars through the double dormer window. Within a day or two of arriving my husband and I were both ill. We did a Waitrose shop online before we left home. We were very lucky as we couldn’t do any shopping for bread and milk et cetera for nearly a week. Susie and Jim (the owners who live next door) were so kind they texted every morning to see how we were and did we need anything; we couldn’t have managed without them. The swimming pool is amazing and the temperature was perfect. If you are contemplating this cottage for your holiday (Cotswolds are beautiful at this time of year) or even just for a relaxing long weekend we would wholeheartedly recommend it. We will definitely be going back! Complaints NONE Would we recommend it YES David & Sue

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  We stayed for 3 nights and had the most wonderful, relaxed break with our young children. Cats Abbey is very well equipped with everything you need for a relaxing break away. The owners were extremely helpful, setting up stair gates and cot for our youngest prior to our arrival. The cottage is absolutely beautiful with a lovely well maintained garden which our boys enjoyed playing in. The views from the bedrooms are breathtaking and our little boys loved spotting the horses and other wildlife in the nearby fields. Access to the swimming pool via an indoor corridor was wonderful and it was a real luxury to come back and be able to snuggle up in front of a cosy fire. The owners have added lots of lovely touches to make the cottage feel very homely; lots of books, board games and DVDs and the welcome hamper including wine, bread, fresh scones and jam was just wonderful. Northleach is a charming little village nearby to lots of other villages and places of interest. We enjoyed a trip to Crocodiles of the World, Cotswold Wildlife Park as well as a visit to the nearby Burford and Bourton on the Water. We didn't want to leave and are hoping to return again next year.

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