Overview
Tucked away in the village of Little Witcombe near Cheltenham, Leafield House is a spacious countryside retreat, beautifully designed for gatherings with family and friends. With its elegant interiors, open-plan living spaces and sweeping views of the surrounding greenery, this is a home where comfort and style come together effortlessly, and where every detail has been thoughtfully considered to make your stay feel special.
Inside, the heart of the house is the stunning kitchen and dining space. Light floods through wide windows and skylights, illuminating the deep green cabinetry, statement island and sociable dining table. Whether it’s a leisurely breakfast, a celebratory feast, or simply chatting over coffee, this space is made for bringing people together. The adjoining sitting room, with its plush sofas, fireplace and calming neutral tones, offers a relaxing setting for cosy evenings in or long, easy afternoons with a book. The master bedroom is also conveniently located on the ground floor, offering a restful retreat with easy access and a sense of privacy from the main living areas. Upstairs, the bedrooms are restful sanctuaries, each designed with a soothing palette and soft furnishings that encourage slow mornings and restful nights. Every room feels welcoming, offering both style and serenity.
Outside, the house opens onto a garden framed by open countryside, where you can enjoy the shifting light throughout the day. A morning coffee with birdsong for company, a sunlit lunch with the doors thrown wide or an evening glass of wine under the stars - life here flows seamlessly between indoors and out. Leafield House is a place where families can reconnect, friends can gather and time can be savoured in peaceful surroundings.
Ground Floor
Kitchen
With deep green cabinetry, a sweeping island, and warm wooden worktops, the kitchen at Leafield House makes a bold and beautiful statement. Sunlight pours through skylights and wide windows, keeping the space airy and bright, while the generous island invites guests to gather with a glass of wine as supper bubbles away. Elegant yet practical, it’s a kitchen designed for feasts, chatter, and everyday ease.
Dining Room
Set just off the kitchen, the dining room is a picture of refined elegance. A long table stretches the length of the room, flanked by mahogany cupboards and cabinets that add warmth and polish. Light streams through the windows, catching the sparkle of glassware and the gleam of polished wood - the perfect setting for everything from family breakfasts to celebratory dinners that linger long into the night.
Sitting Room
Soft, neutral palettes and natural light give the sitting room an easy calm, while a modern fireplace creates a welcoming focal point. Plush sofas and armchairs invite you to curl up with a book, sip a glass of something special, or sink into a film night. Understated yet elegant, it’s a space that feels both restful and sociable, whatever the season.
Utility Room
Clad in the same handsome green cabinetry as the kitchen, the utility room is both stylish and functional. With plenty of storage, a practical sink, and space for all the essentials, it’s the behind-the-scenes hero of the house, keeping everything running smoothly while looking just as smart as the rooms it supports.
Boot Room
The boot room is ideal for those travelling with four legged friends, a perfect spot to brush off the adventures of the day and hang your jackets.
Bedroom One
On the ground floor, the master bedroom offers both ease and indulgence. Calming neutral tones, soft textures, and a generous bed make it a haven for long lie-ins and early nights alike.
En-Suite
Step through to the en suite and you’ll find a large walk-in shower that feels every bit as luxurious as it looks: the ideal wake-up call or evening wind-down.
Cloakroom
Handily positioned near the entrance to the house, this cloakroom is the ideal place to freshen up after a long country walk.
First Floor
Bedroom Two
With its own en suite, this double bedroom offers a touch of extra luxury. Relaxing tones and thoughtful details create a space that feels calm and cocooning, while the modern bathroom makes it wonderfully self-contained.
En-Suite
The modern and bright shower room is comprised of a WC, basin, and shower.
Bedroom Three
Perfectly peaceful, this room pairs understated décor with comfort in abundance. The king-size bed, dressed in crisp linens and soft throws, promises long nights of deep sleep and lazy holiday mornings.
Bedroom Four
Light and airy, this twin bedroom is a soothing retreat with fresh neutral tones and simple, elegant furnishings. A restful spot for slow mornings with the curtains drawn back to the greenery outside.
Bathroom
Bright and welcoming with plenty of space, this family bathroom has a bath with shower, WC and basin and is the perfect spot to relax after a day exploring.
Outside
Leafield House opens out to a generous garden framed by rolling countryside, where the air feels fresh and the views stretch wide. A sunlit terrace makes the perfect stage for long, lazy lunches or evening drinks as the sky shifts through golden hues, with an outdoor dining table and BBQ inviting alfresco feasts. To one side, a second terrace looks out across the paddock: an idyllic spot for a quiet morning coffee or an aperitif at dusk. Whether it’s children running barefoot on the lawn or stargazing with a glass of wine in hand, the garden allows you to slow down and savour every moment. This is outdoor living at its loveliest: simple, restorative, and wonderfully peaceful.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - 1 Super-king Size, 1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom Two - Double
Bedroom Three - King-size
Bedroom Four - Twin
3 Bathrooms - 1 Bathroom With Bath, Shower, WC And Basin, 2 Shower Room With Shower, WC And Basin
Fire - Gas
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Wine Fridge
Coffee Machine - Nespresso
Dishwasher
Dining Table - 1 Table Seats 10, 1 Table Seats 6
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 25-49 Mbps
TV - Smart
Board Games
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 2 Well-behaved Dogs Are Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden - Fully Enclosed When Gates Are Closed
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Coal - An Initial Supply Will Be Provided
Parking - Off-road Parking For Several Cars
On your Doorstep
Elkstone Studios (5 miles) is home to Jesse Smith butchers, Knead bakery, the Tipsy Baker Bar and a collection of stores. A farmers’ market is also held every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, an amazing opportunity to peruse the offerings of local producers. Miserden Stores (5 miles) is a charming village shop and café at the heart of the Cotswolds, offering everyday essentials, local produce, and a warm community welcome. The Green Dragon Inn Pub Shop in Cockleford (8 miles) provides a wide selection of meats, milk, and organic fruit and vegetables, as well as delicious olive oil, pasta and ice cream.
The towns of Cheltenham Spa (6 miles) to the north and Cirencester (9 miles) to the south are both beautiful towns with plenty of independent shops. Both have supermarkets including Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsbury's.
Eating out
- Foston’s Ash Inn, Stroud - tuck into seasonal food and local ales at this traditional 19th century pub (4 miles)
- Green Dragon, Cockleford - pretty 17th century pub with open fires, stone floors, and good food (8 miles)
- Bathurst Arms, North Cerney - distinctive pink pub, with authentic pub food, done well (9.5 miles)
- 131, Cheltenham - stylish eatery with two restaurants, a gin bar, and a vibrant terrace (6.5 miles)
- Dunkertons Cider Bar & Shop - revel in the lively atmosphere of this vibrant taproom and eatery (7 miles)
- The Bell at Sapperton - 250-year-old pub with excellent food and a wonderful garden, you can even bring your horse! (9 miles)
- The Woolpack, Slad - an irresistibly intimate spot nestled in the heart of Stroud’s breathtaking Slad Valley (8 miles)
Walks
The Cotswold Way runs nearby opening up miles of easy-to-follow paths. From your doorstep, routes will lead you through nearby Cowley and Wards Wood. A popular countryside walk near Little Witcombe is the Birdlip and Witcombe Reservoir walk. This 5.6-mile circular route explores the area west of Birdlip, including Witcombe Wood, Witcombe Reservoirs, and Great Witcombe Roman Villa. It also features a climb to the Barrow Wake viewpoint for views over the Cotswolds. There is also a footpath right next to the property that you can follow.
Places to visit
- Miserden Estate – a beautiful deer estate with walks, gardens, café and events and workshops throughout the year (6 miles)
- Cheltenham – elegant Regency town home to world-class festivals, excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment (6.5 miles)
- Painswick Rococo Gardens – magnificent Rococo gardens from the 18th century (7.5 miles)
- Cerney House Gardens – romantic walled gardens to explore (8 miles)
- Cirencester – ancient Roman market town regarded as the capital of the Cotswolds (9.5 miles)
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Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
- 2 well-behaved dogs are permitted at the cottage for an additional fee.
- Unfortunately, this property does not permit hen and stag parties, party groups or all adult groups under the age of 30. This property is ideal for family groups.
- Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted.
- An additional fee applies for use of the sofa bed, please request this at the time of booking.
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Why we love this
- Spacious, stylish house with a striking green kitchen, large dining room, and comfortable sitting areas
- Bedrooms designed for rest, with garden doors opening to private lawns and panoramic countryside views
- Set in Little Witcombe, walking distance to local pubs and trails, 10 minutes from Cheltenham and nearby village attractions
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The Location
Leafield House sits in the peaceful hamlet of Little Witcombe, perfectly placed between Brockworth and Birdlip. Local pubs and countryside walks are right on the doorstep, while nearby Birdlip offers sweeping views across the Severn Vale and Cowley is home to the indulgent Cowley Manor spa. A short drive brings you to Elkstone Studios, with its farm shop, bakery, padel courts and independent boutiques. And in just 10 minutes you can be in Cheltenham, where world-class festivals, Regency architecture and a vibrant mix of restaurants and bars await.
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The best holiday home we've ever had the pleasure of staying in ??????????

We booked Leafield house with Bolthole retreats and found the whole process very straightforward and hassle free.
The house itself was the best home from home we've stayed in. Flawlessly clean, well maintained and everything catered for.
The rooms were spacious, light filled and well equipped.
The garden was perfect, fully enclosed our dog loved it. Our neighbours were Rabbits, Deers, woodpecker's, robins...
The owners (Roland & Marta) were extremely helpful, polite and responsive. The thoughtful welcome pack and flowers were a lovely touch, thank you.
Located just outside Gloucester and within half an hours drive of almost all of the Cotswolds attractions, nothing was out of reach.
Highly recommend booking your stay at this beautiful home.
Andy
We Loved It

We booked Leafield House for a girls weekend away and it was the perfect place for long dinners inside and eating picky bits all afternoon outside! The pictures don't do the house justice because it is so much bigger than it looks and had everything we needed. The house also smelt beautiful! We look forward to returning. It was so special being able to watch rabbits, deers, robins, squirrels and pheasants pay a visit every day too.
Guest
We loved the house and especially the garden. We had a super family weekend.
Barbara
Lovely house with great views.

We all enjoyed our stay at Leafield Cottage very much and would have loved to have stayed longer. It was spacious, light and airy in a beautiful, peaceful location. Plenty of walks close by for the dog. Ideal house for a 90th birthday celebration, with the downstairs bedroom and en-suite making everything easily accessible.
One suggestion - a bedside light in the upstairs bedrooms would have been useful, but wed definitely love to return one day!
Sally
Stayed here with my family for a week while moving house. The property was very clean and comfortable, with everything we needed. Incredibly spacious and well equipped modern kitchen, and plenty of space throughout for a family of four. The owner was very friendly and quick to respond to any questions, and any minor niggles were dealt with promptly. Overall highly recommended, and great value for money.
Jeremy
This house was amazing and looked even better in person than the photos. Rooms and all bathrooms were extremely spacious. The whole house was spotless and perfectly kept. Would 100% recommend for a group of up to 10. Boot room was also handy at the side of the house after a muddy walk! Thank you again we had a great weekend.
Jack
The house was even better in real life! Huge welcoming space for our family gathering of 10 to spend time together. Stunning views from every window especially in the kitchen which is the perfect retreat. Recommend to anyone!
Shona
We had a wonderful weekend here. We are 4 couples and the house was perfect. The huge kitchen was perfect for cooking - such a sociable space. It was really well equipped - we made an early xmas dinner for 8! The beds are all comfy and the house had all we could need. We did a really nice walk from the house and did not need to get in the car. The perfect relaxing stay. Thank you!
Nicky
A lovely property with plenty of space and facilities for large groups.
David
We had such a lovely weekend here to celebrate my mother in laws birthday. It had everything we needed and more!
Chrissy
A perfect stay

The house was incredible, the owners really friendly and helpful. Very well equipped, spotlessly clean, luxurious towels and bedding etc and a beautiful fragrance throughout. The whole group loved their stay and we really hope to return. It is exactly as it looks in the photos and walk through, perhaps even better!
Hannah
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