Willowbank Cottage
About the home
Willowbank Cottage is a four double bedroom, grade II listed property with panoramic country views.
The original part of the cottage dates back to the 16th Century. It has been sympathetically restored and contains many original features including original beams,exposed walls and cottage windows, whilst allowing for modern living. It is a truly charming property with a real 'get away from it all' feel about it.
The cottage is located in its own private gardens with a high degree of privacy on a quiet, no through lane, surrounded by open fields. Behind the property runs the steam powered Honeybourne line, a train line which dates back to 1899, this completes the cottage's feel of stepping back in time.
With four double bedrooms and three reception rooms the cottage is an ideal place to enjoy family holidays and get togethers with friends.
There is an abundance of wildlife to be seen and tranquil walks can be taken directly from the cottage taking you onto the Cotswold hills.
The cottage is set in an ideal location to explore the beautiful cotswold area.
Cheltenham Spa is only 5 miles away, famous for its Jazz (April/ May), Science (June), Music (July) and Literature (October) festivals.
Cheltenham reacecorse is approx. 3 miles away and can be easily reached which makes it an ideal base to enjoy the Gold Cup festival and other race meets.
The famous Prestbury Hill Climb is approx. 1 mile away
A little further afield are Cirencester, Stratford-upon- Avon, Bath, Warwick and Oxford.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 3km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (6), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The front door leads in to the snug with exposed beams and inglenook fireplace, which in turn leads to the dining room, all within the original part of the house.
Step down to large, light sitting room which is within the recent extension to the house, with French doors overlooking the garden.
Well equipped fitted farmhouse kitchen attractive units, Aga ( October to April), electric hob and cooker, handmade quarry- tiled floor, granite worksurfaces.
Good sized cloakroom/WC.
First floor:
Master double bed (5ft bed) with sloping ceiling, beams and built in cupboard.
Three twin bedded rooms all with built in cupboards.
Bathroom/WC with shower cubicle, shower attachment, jacuzzi bath.
Most rooms are beamed and all have oak doors.
Delightful cottage garden garden furniture, BBQ, with covered well and a high degree of privacy. Off road parking for four cars.
All bedding and towels are included.
Cleaning at start and end of the holiday included.
Electric and heating included.
Aga (October to April)
Cycle store.
A telephone is provided with honesty box.
Further details
Weekly and weekend breaks commence on Friday. Weekend breaks are for a minimum of three nights.
Midweek short stays commence on Monday. If midweek short breaks are for three nights, the weekend rate applies. The week day rate only applies to stays of four nights.
The only exceptions to changeover days are Christmas and New Year when the commencement date may change due to the timing of Christmas and only weekly bookings are accepted.
We permit one well behaved dog. A charge of £20 per dog is made regardless of length of stay.
Due to age and structure of cottage no fireworks or lit candles are permitted.
Smoking is not permitted.
Bookings are subject to term and conditions which are available on request and provided at time of booking. An initial 25% non-refundable deposit is payable on booking, with the balance payable no less than 8 weeks before the commencement of the holiday.
A £100 security deposit is required to cover damage to the property or contents and if cleaning is excessive at the end of the stay. Please note this sum does not limit your liability to the owner. Monies due will be returned within two weeks after the end of the rental period.
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The Central England / Cotswolds / Cheltenham / Gloucester region


The Cotswolds are one of the most beautiful areas of England. Charming Cotswolds villages are set amongst beautiful countryside with an abundance of country pubs.
The elegant town of Cheltenham Spa is close to hand with its good shopping, parks and racecourse as is the Roman town of Cirencester.
Within easy driving is Shakespeare's Stratford Upon Avon, Oxford, Warwick and Bath.
The Winchcombe area
The cottage is situated between Winchcombe and Cheltenham.
Cheltenham Spa is only 5 miles away, famous for its Jazz (April/ May), Science (June), Music (July) and Literature (October) festivals.
Cheltenham reacecorse is approx. 3 miles away and can be easily reached which makes it an ideal base to enjoy the Gold Cup festival and other race meets.
The famous Prestbury Hill Climb is approx. 1 mile away
A little further afield are Cirencester, Stratford-upon- Avon, Bath, Warwick and Oxford.
Winchcombe is a beautiful town and home of Sudley Castle. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and countryside this was the final home of Catherine Parr (6th wife of Henry VIII). She is buried in a tiny chapel within the castle grounds.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Birmingham: 50 km |
| Railway: | Cheltenham Spa: 10 km |
10 minutes off junction 9 of the M5 motorway.
Within an hours drive of Birmingham and Bristol airports.
7 miles from Cheltenham Spa railway station.
Activities near Winchcombe
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 17 Sep 2011 |
This cottage was very spacious, well equipped and very clean. The garden is well tended and perfect for barbeques. There is a lovely quaint train station minutes' walk from the cottage, where a... more |
Guestbook for Willowbank Cottage
A great place to stay for my 30th birthday, for young and old. Nice to be somewhere so peaceful and different from the day to day rat race.
A perfect place for a family get together. The cottage exceeded all our expectations. We enjoyed our stay so much. Listening to the barn owls during the evening was wonderful, not forgetting such close up views of the woodpeckers during the day.
Such a beautiful cottage - the best we have stayed in! Immaculatly decorated and cosy. We had a lovely relaxed time and will definetly come back.
A beautiful, well equipped cottage in lovely surroundings. We were all excited by the steam train (adults as well as children!). We spent a delightful week walking miles of footpaths in the countryside. Very theaputic.
What a wonderful cottage. Just the place to relax and get away from it all. Beautifully furnished and extremely well equipped. Thank you
Another lovely week at our favourite cottage. Peace and quiet, superb views, the abundance of wildlifew just outside the window, the steam train. Thank you for letting us stay.
Our second stay at this lovely cottage and another great time had by all. We'd forgotton how beautiful it all is here and just as excited about the trains!
We have had a wonderful 'memory' weekend with our family before our son gets married. Beautiful and comfortable cottage and added extras make all the difference. A fantastic base for us all to enjoy each others company and the memories. Thank you.
A fantastic stay with friends anf family for race week. We don't want to go home although we could have done with some winners!
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 24 Jun 11 | 1 Jul 11 | £ 750 | 143 | 190 | 3 Nights | |
| 1 Jul 11 | 22 Jul 11 | £ 800 | 152 | 202 | 2 Nights | |
| 22 Jul 11 | 26 Aug 11 | £ 975 | 170 | 228 | 3 Nights | |
| 26 Aug 11 | 2 Sep 11 | £ 750 | 143 | 190 | 3 Nights | |
| 2 Sep 11 | 21 Oct 11 | £ 650 | 125 | 167 | 3 Nights | |
| 21 Oct 11 | 28 Oct 11 | £ 800 | 140 | 187 | 3 Nights | |
| 28 Oct 11 | 22 Dec 11 | £ 575 | 110 | 147 | 3 Nights | |
| 22 Dec 11 | 6 Jan 12 | £ 1375 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 6 Jan 12 | 10 Feb 12 | £ 575 | 110 | 147 | 3 Nights | |
| 10 Feb 12 | 17 Feb 12 | £ 650 | 125 | 167 | 3 Nights | |
| 17 Feb 12 | 2 Mar 12 | £ 575 | 110 | 147 | 3 Nights | |
| 2 Mar 12 | 9 Mar 12 | £ 600 | 115 | 154 | 3 Nights | |
| 9 Mar 12 | 16 Mar 12 | £ 1200 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 16 Mar 12 | 30 Mar 12 | £ 600 | 115 | 154 | 3 Nights | |
| 30 Mar 12 | 13 Apr 12 | £ 800 | 140 | 187 | 3 Nights | |
| 13 Apr 12 | 1 Jun 12 | £ 750 | 143 | 190 | 3 Nights | |
| 1 Jun 12 | 8 Jun 12 | £ 800 | 140 | 187 | 3 Nights | |
| 8 Jun 12 | 29 Jun 12 | £ 750 | 143 | 190 | 3 Nights | |
| 29 Jun 12 | 20 Jul 12 | £ 800 | 152 | 202 | 3 Nights | |
| 20 Jul 12 | 24 Aug 12 | £ 975 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 24 Aug 12 | 31 Aug 12 | £ 800 | 152 | 202 | 3 Nights | |
| 31 Aug 12 | 19 Oct 12 | £ 700 | 131 | 175 | 3 Nights | |
| 19 Oct 12 | 26 Oct 12 | £ 800 | 140 | 187 | 3 Nights | |
| 26 Oct 12 | 21 Dec 12 | £ 575 | 110 | 147 | 3 Nights | |
| 21 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | £ 1375 | - | - | 1 Week | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
PLEASE LEAVE A MOBILE NUMBER IF POSSIBLE WHEN MAKING A BOOKING ENQUIRY.
The above rates equate to between £11 and £25 per person per night for a party of 8.
The owner reserves the right to change the prices at any time.
Two day weekend breaks may be considered, please contact owner for rates.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Suzanne Swan
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests. ![]() |
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