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Amber Cottage - shared swimming pool near Cheltenham, accepts pets

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Pool
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 469 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
  • University of Gloucestershire
    9 min drive
  • Air Balloon
    19 min walk
  • Cheltenham (CHW-Royal Well Bus Station)
    11 min drive
  • Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
    12 min drive

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About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Crickley Hill Country Park and Prinknash Abbey. .This cottage is 19 mi (30.6 km) from Thames River and 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from University of Gloucestershire.

What's nearby

  • University of Gloucestershire - 9 min drive
  • Cheltenham General Hospital - 10 min drive
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 10 min drive
  • The Promenade - 11 min drive
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hatherley - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Old Elm Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Cheese Rollers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Greatfield - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whittle Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Amber Cottage - shared swimming pool near Cheltenham, accepts pets

The cottage is approached along a winding lane surrounded by woodland, which follows the edge of Crickley Hill. Turn off the lane into a green oasis created at the end of the 19th Century by the then owner Sir William Thistleton-Dyer, who was a director of Kew Gardens. The sloping land to the side of the cottage has been well looked after for well over a hundred years and was planted with many rare and unusual plants, which the current owners of Crickley Court – Jasmine Cottage's parent location – continue to maintain with great care.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors. The ground floor has a hallway with access to two comfortable and simply decorated bedrooms (one twin and a super-king, the latter can be twin on request), and a bathroom with a separate shower and bath. The contemporary open-plan sitting-dining area and fully equipped modern kitchen is on the first floor, accessed by a wide and open, spiral staircase. The living area has a log burning stove, Smart TV, DVD player and sound system, ideal for cosy winter evenings.

To the rear of the property is a private garden, which is accessed via a gravel courtyard to the side and up four stone steps. Here you'll find a charming, west-facing lawn, planted borders and mature trees. A paved area, with a round, wooden table, four chairs and a parasol, makes this a lovely spot to catch the afternoon and evening sunshine. There is a separate outdoor swimming pool**, children's play area with swings, a slide and a trampoline, which is shared with guests at neighbouring Jasmine Cottage.

The shared pool is available from mid May to mid September (weather dependent) and can be used between 10am and 2pm. Access must be arranged with the owner on arrival. Please read our swimming pool FAQ for more information.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall:
Step through the double front doors into a spacious hallway, with hooks to hang your jackets and coats and plenty of room to leave boots and shoes. Here you'll find an open, spiral staircase with wooden treads leading up to the open-plan kitchen and dining-living area.

Bedroom One:
This pretty, dual-aspect bedroom, with its original exposed beams, has a view out over the garden and gravel courtyard. It is furnished with a super-king size double bed (which can be made up as a twin on request), a bedside chest of drawers and reading lamps and a chest of drawers with a mirror over. A large, walk-in wardrobe has a hanging rail for clothes and provides space for a floor fan and vacuum cleaner. A rug is provided over the wood-effect floor to keep toes cosy.

Bedroom Two:
The second bedroom has a lovely view out to the garden and is furnished with two full-size single beds, with a central chest of drawers and a reading lamp. At the foot of the beds is a double wardrobe with sliding glass doors and plenty of hanging space and internal drawers. Exposed timbers provide a reminder of the property's original 18th-century stable block history. A rug is provided over the wood-effect floor to keep toes cosy.

Family Bathroom / Shower Room:
The bathroom has a full-size bath and a separate shower cubicle, with a detachable showerhead, a WC, a washbasin with a mirror and shaver point, a wall-mounted hairdryer and a heated towel rail.

First Floor


A wide, spiral staircase with wooden treads and a handrail leads up to the first floor.

Open-Plan Living-Dining and Kitchenette Area:
The stairs lead up to a welcoming, dual-aspect room that covers the whole first floor, with light pouring in through three Velux windows. The living area is furnished with a three-seater sofa, an armchair, coffee table and a wood-burning stove, with a log basket and fire tools. For evening and rainy-day relaxation, there is a Smart TV (32”) DVD player, with a wide choice of films, local maps and guidebooks, and a stereo system with a CD player and aux/USB points.


The kitchenette runs most of the length of the first floor and is equipped with a double oven and grill, with an extractor fan above, a dishwasher, washer/dryer and all the crockery and cooking equipment needed for a self-catering stay. At the opposite end of the room to the living area, there's a wooden dining table and four chairs, plus a fridge, freezer and sideboard with crockery, glassware and a microwave.

Outside

The cottage has a private, west-facing garden to the rear, with a patio area and a table and four chairs, a parasol and a charcoal BBQ. To one side is the owner's immaculate, raised-bed vegetable garden while to the other side, separated by a high fence, is the garden belonging to adjacent Jasmine Cottage. Guests have use of a shared outdoor swimming pool (open mid May to September (weather dependant) 10am-2pm), separate children's play area with swings, slide and an enclosed trampoline, which is shared with the adjoining Jasmine Cottage. There is parking for two cars to the side of the cottage and secure bike storage.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Bolthole Retreats

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 743 sq ft (69 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Amber Cottage - shared swimming pool near Cheltenham, accepts pets Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean F., Ipswich

Liked: Cleanliness
Amber Cottage
Really pleased with our stay at Amber Cottage which is very well equipped and near to amenities. Ideal location for walks and visiting the Cotswolds and other attractions. Great private garden space to bbq and relax in the sun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beside a highway
Clean, well-equipped, but sterile cottage. The big shock was to discover it is literally alongside a 4-lane divided highway with a respite from roaring traffic only in the middle of the night. There is a hedge and lane between the bedroom windows and the highway, but that did nothing for noise. Windows were double-pane so helpful when closed, but it took away any desire to be in the garden. Listing talked about a mature garden created by one of the heads of Kew, but that was off limits to guests behind the closely adjacent owner's house, who had no contact with guests. Perfectly adequate, and close to Cheltenham, but if you are looking for a country get-away go in with your eyes open.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amber Cottage
Amber Cottage is a very nicely-presented, clean and well-equipped cottage with great character. Although located on the owners' property the cottage has its own pleasant garden. While there is some road noise from the nearby A417 this does not spoil the cottage, which is situated off a very pleasant country road with minimal traffic and plenty of nearby footpaths. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

michel b.

Liked: Cleanliness
very nice
This was a very nice apartment; Every thing was available for a comfortable stay. Close to the villages and the highway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Andrea C.

Great cottage, perfect for family. Too close to highway and noisy.
John was very nice and helpful. Cotswolds beautiful. Property nicely done. The close proximity to the highway was the one drawback.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018