Guests say
Rathlin Cottage is a spacious and well-equipped holiday home, praised for its peaceful setting, beautiful garden, and proximity to the Cotswolds and local attractions. Guests frequently mention the cleanliness, comfort, and suitability for families, with children enjoying the enclosed garden and views of sheep and donkeys. The cottage is well stocked for self-catering, and the owners are responsive and helpful. While most reviews are highly positive, one guest reported issues with damp and maintenance, but this appears to be an isolated experience. Overall, the cottage offers a delightful and relaxing base for exploring the area.
Most guests found the cottage exceptionally clean and fresh, with only one review mentioning damp and cleanliness concerns. The majority of feedback highlights spotless rooms and well-maintained spaces, though pet hair was noted on sofas in one instance.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, scenic views, and easy access to the Cotswolds and nearby towns. Guests appreciated the peaceful surroundings and proximity to attractions, making it ideal for exploring the region.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a relaxing atmosphere. The cottage is described as perfect for families, with a secure garden and plenty of space. One review noted an uncomfortable bed, but this was not a common theme.
The cottage is well equipped with kitchen appliances, garden furniture, private parking, and amenities for families. Maintenance is generally good, with prompt responses to any issues. One review mentioned a maintenance concern, but it was quickly addressed.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Idyllic and spacious cottage, perfectly located to enjoy the wider Cotswolds, as well as Cheltenham, Bristol and Bath. Fabulous cycle and rambling paths surround..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, French Doors Leading To Garden
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Sun Room: French Doors Leading To Garden
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Large, enclosed, lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike and canoe store. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: Couples and family bookings only. Holidaymakers only.. A fabulous and substantial rural country cottage, with wonderful meadow views, fantastic walking and cycling routes surround. Easy reach of the wider Cotswolds, including Cheltenham, Bristol and Bath. Rathlin Cottage is perfect for family and friends seeking an idyllic escape to the Cotswolds. This beautifully converted barn is well appointed throughout and sits prettily within its own plot. Spaciously converted it makes for the perfect holiday base for touring and exploring the Cotswolds as it sits right on the edge. Set over two floors, this stunning accommodation offers a living/dining room, downstair bathroom and utility room. A cosy living room complete with a feature wood burner and a sunroom with direct access to the garden. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and a twin room along with a family bathroom. Outside there is a spacious garden, perfect for garden games, also included is garden furniture and a barbecue, perfect for those days when you feel like dining al fresco.
Should you feel like rambling the local area, running beside your wonderful abode is a local footpath perfect for a scenic walk. Within 10 minutes from Rathlin Cottage is Berkeley Castle, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust at Slimbridge, the Arboretum at Westonbirt and many National Trust properties. The thriving market town of Tetbury and two riding centres are also close by, plus Stinchcombe Golf Club. The major attractions of Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cardiff, Malvern, and the Forest of Dean are all less than an hour’s drive away. Just a 30-minute country drive away is Stroud, this bustling town has a bohemian vibe with independent shops, eateries and markets. The locally renowned Salt Bakery bread and croissants, and wonderful Eleon olive oil are a must for your basket. With all your yummy produce, why not pack up a picnic and head to Coaley Peak with its fabulous viewpoint looking out across the Severn Vale and out to Wales. On a good day you can see the Black Mountains in Wales, the Malvern Hills and the Suger Loaf. Pub ½mile and restaurant ¾mile.
Free WiFi
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (15)
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Confirmed Guest
Rathlin Cottage was well equipped and comfortable. We enjoyed staying there for the week. The owners were very helpful in answering enquiries.
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Confirmed Guest
A very pleasant cottage in a good location. Well placed for exploring the western edge of the Cotswolds, and within easy reach of the M5 and of Cam & Dursley railway station.
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Confirmed Guest
Property has damp problems plus in every room air freshener in every room.to disguise the smell bed very uncomfortable to sleep living room dirty floor plus smell of damp in living Areas plus walls covered in mold paint badly covered owner kept coming daily to water plants intrusion of our privacy I offered to water plants but refused also next Property dog barking early hours and at night sent text to owner ignored so have contacted cottages. Com with pics etc not happy 😒 I now have a throat and chest infection from.the moldly smell stayed from.20th yo 27th June 2026