Hillview Hideaway
Hillview Hideaway is a superbly designed, luxury, one-bedroom holiday home, with a fabulous hot tub set in its own private patio. This peaceful retreat has a bright and spacious open-plan kitchen-dining-living area, a spa-like shower room and a beautiful mezzanine bedroom. It has every comfort and amenity guests need for a pampered, self-catering stay from the air-conditioning to the cosy robes. Hillview Hideaway is in the quiet Cotswold village of Gotherington, independent of and tucked away behind its parent property. It is an excellent base for visits to Cheltenham Racecourse, Prescott Hill Climb and Sudeley Castle, with fantastic walking from the doorstep and the village pub less than a mile away.
Overview
Sitting behind the owner’s thatched cottage, off Gretton Road in the sleepy village of Gotherington, is Hillview Hideaway - a luxury retreat, ingeniously designed into a double garage. If at first you feel this is just a garage, just wait until you open the garden gate, where you will begin your adventure and discover it is so much more.
Step through the side door into a contemporary light and bright, open-plan living space with a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area - with a circular table and seating for two - a living area - with a large smart TV - and a luxurious shower room with a double-width walk-in shower. On the mezzanine floor, in the eaves of this delightful holiday retreat, is a beautifully appointed, double bedroom, with air conditioning for warm summer nights and five windows all with custom blinds, allowing light to shine in while ensuring a good night’s sleep.
Once you’re through the tall, wooden side gate, you’ll immediately notice the attention to detail that the owners have lavished on their holiday home, from the adorable wellie boot rack through to the manicured patio with its hot tub, seating area and BBQ. To the front is a dedicated parking space and a charging point for electric cars. It’s the perfect space to relax in after a long day exploring the Cotswold countryside and sights.
Ground Floor
Step through the side entrance into the stylish and immaculately presented open-plan living space where you’ll at once appreciate the attention to detail and the calming ambience created by the soft white, natural colours and wood-effect flooring. To one side are hooks to hang your coats on the newel post and an umbrella stand with space for shoes. Look above and you’ll see a large, circular light tube bringing a lovely wash of natural light inside.
Living Area:
To the left of the entrance way is a cosy living area, with a two-seater chaise sofa, coffee table, reading light and foot stool positioned to snuggle up and comfortably watch the Smart TV.
Kitchen:
The fully and very well-equipped kitchen has every appliance needed for a completely self-catered stay, including an oven, microwave, gas hob and extractor fan, a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dryer. Plenty of white Corian worktops provide all the space needed to prepare your meals and drinks.
Under the stairs is a drinks fridge and cupboards for your own kitchen supplies, as well as a handy hanging wardrobe for your coats and jackets.
Dining Area:
At the centre of the open-plan living space is the dining area, with a circular table and two comfy chairs.
Shower Room:
The stylish shower room features a double width, walk-in shower, with an overhead rainfall shower head and hand-held shower. The wash basin has a custom-built vanity unit with a make-up mirror and a large over-sink mirror. Motion-sensor lights in the shower room, mean the main light and fan don’t have to be turned on during night-time visits to the toilet, ensuring the sleeping partner isn’t disturbed!
First Floor
A standard-width, carpeted staircase with a handrail and eye-catching glass panels leads up to:
Bedroom:
This delightful bedroom has light pouring in through three Velux windows and two apex windows each with custom-made blinds, ensuring a good night’s sleep. The bedroom is furnished with a standard double bed with bedside tables, dimmer reading lights and a long, cushioned bench at the foot of the bed. The bedroom also has a dressing table with a mirror, lamp and stool, a luggage rack and a set of basket drawers on which guests will find the bathrobes. At the top of the stairs is an air-conditioning unit to ensure guests are super comfortable even on the occasional hot summer night.
Outside
A tall, wooden gate opens from the dedicated parking area at the front of the property to a path that passes the entrance door to the side and leads to the patio. Here you will find the pristine hot tub and a seating area with two rattan-style armchairs, a drinks table and a large gas BBQ (tools and fuel provided). To the front of the property is a parking spot with an electric vehicle (EV) charging point.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - Double
1 Bathroom - Shower Room With Double-width Walk-in Shower, Wash Basin, Toilet
Hairdryer - 1
Air Conditioning
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Wine Fridge - 5 Bottles
Coffee Machine - Nescafe Dolce Gusto
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 2
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 100-199 Mbps
TV - Smart
Board Games
Outdoor
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Gas Provided
Hot Tub
Parking - Off-road Parking For 1 Car
EV Charger - Shared 7kwh Car Charger Available For Guests Use
On your Doorstep
Gotherington Stores (0.3 miles) stocks all of your daily essentials and is just a short walk from the cottage. For a larger shop you will need to head to Bishop’s Cleeve (1.5 miles) where there is a Co-op, Lidl and Tesco. Hayles Fruit Farm (7 miles) offers a fabulous selection if pick your own depending on the season and has a farm shop and café on site which is popular with walkers in the area.
Eating Out
- The Shutters Inn, Gotherington – take a night off from cooking and have a hearty meal at this local pub (0.6 miles)
- Bar No. 9, Bishops Cleeve – buzzing bar perfect for evening drinks (1.7 miles)
- The Royal Oak, Gretton – enjoy seasonal pub favourites surrounded by a Cotswold view (3.3 miles)
Walks
Gotherington is on the edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is surrounded by some of the most beautiful walking in England with footpaths a plenty from the village towards the Cotswold hills. The Winchcombe Way, a 42-mile figure-of-eight trail is centred around Winchcombe, while the 14-mile Isbourne Way follows the River Isbourne from Cleeve Hill to Evesham, passing close to Gotherington. In addition, the 102-mile Cotswold Way passes close by, and the Gloucestershire Way is just to the north, skirting Oxenton Hills.
Places to Visit
- Cheltenham Racecourse – well-renowned in the world of racing, events are held throughout the year (4 miles)
- Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe – enjoy 25% off your visit to this picturesque castle when you stay with Bolthole Retreats (6 miles)
- Broadway – this charming village has a host of unique shops and fantastic views from Broadway Tower (12 miles)
- Train – Cheltenham Spa (7 miles)
- Taxis - Cleeve Private Hire; Cleevelinetaxis; Starline Taxis Cheltenham
Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 15:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
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- The hot tub will have daily maintenance before 8am to ensure the chemicals and water level are at their optimum levels for safety and comfort. Guests may use the hot tub between 8am and 10pm. Please ensure all guests read and adhere to our Hot Tub Rules and Guidance.
- There is limited headroom in the bedroom to either side of the bed, which could make the bedroom uncomfortable for very tall guests.
- Hillview Hideaway is not suitable for children under 16, except babes in arms (cot and highchair not provided).
- The wide gravel driveway to Hillview Hideaway is privately owned by neighbouring properties and is ‘Access Only’ for our guests. No parking on the driveway itself, please. There is one dedicated parking bay for Hillview guests directly in front of the property.
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Why we love this
- A superbly designed one-bedroom retreat with a private hot tub on its own terrace.
- Bright, spacious open-plan living, a spa-like shower room, and every comfort for a pampered self-catering stay.
- Tucked away in the quiet Cotswold village of Gotherington, perfect for countryside walks and visits to Cheltenham Racecourse, Prescott Hill Climb, and Sudeley Castle.
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The Location
Gotherington is on the north-western edge of the Cotswolds, just six miles from Cheltenham. It is perfectly located for walkers, with the Cotswold Way, Gloucestershire Way, Isbourne Way and Winchcombe Way all within walking distance. Fans of horse and car racing will appreciate Hillview Hideaway’s location, just three miles from Cheltenham Racecourse and a mile and a half from Prescott Hill Climb. In addition, the village has a privately owned station on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway line, a two-minute walk from the property, which stops at the Racecourse, making a trip to the Races a dream.
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An amazing peaceful place to stay, we loved our weekend away and coming back to the hot tub after a day of exploring was perfect. A great location and I’d highly recommended this place to anyone.
Oliver
We've had a fantastic time, so peaceful. A perfect place for a weekend away. The hot tub was amazing to relax in especially after a day of exploring. Thank you so much. We loved it.
Amy
Great place! We loved our week there!
Sharon
Thanks so much. We had such a relaxing week at your place. A perfect home-base to explore the Cotswolds! Loved it!
Sharon
We had such an amazing time! Best property we ever had! Everything was spotless and had everything you need. Thank you very much!
Kush
We had a great time staying in your lovely cottage! The perfect place for a weekend getaway. Thankyou!
Karishma
Thank you for sharing your beautiful cottage with us. We had a wonderful stay. x
Janice
My boyfriend and I stayed here for 3 nights. It was clean and comfortable in the most lovely area we explored with a lovely country walk around the surrounding areas. We were delighted how close we were to Cheltenham where there are many lovely restaurants. The apartment itself was very cosy and we made the most out of the kitchen and the hot tub.
Adam
We enjoyed a long weekend stay here. Very comfortable and clean! Perfect location to explore the surrounding areas. Would happily stay again.
Jamie
Absolutely 10/10 better than any hotel stay for me!! Was due to have 4 days at the races in cheltenham the cottage was so cosy and accommodating I’m a clean freak and the cottage is immaculate with everything you need.. towels toilet rolls kitchen roll dishwasher tablets, salt pepper wellies flip flops hair dryer everything it’s luxurious I loved the cottage and claire was lovely I wanted to arrive early for the races and she was extremely accommodating very helpful, it was so nice I actually missed the racing that day.. you can order food to be delivered if you fancy it’s in a prime location to cheltenham.. wonderful stay! Thankyou
Phoebe
Absolutely beautiful little cottage very clean and cosy. Perfect little hide away in a lovely location.
Phoebe
We had an amazing time here! The house is very clean and cosy! We also loved the hot tub - Thank you!
Amelia
The house was pristine when we got there, and hosts were very helpful and friendly! Lovely stay away for us as a couple, it was perfect.
Eva
A perfect stay for the two of us. The weather wasn't on our side, but we still have a really lovely time in the cosy and very clean house.
Toby
My boyfriend and I had the most amazing time! Location was perfect and the property was exactly as described. Perfectly spotless too. Will definitely recommend! Thank you!
Charlotte
Amazing stay, really enjoyed our time away for my partners birthday. Very clean and has all the amenities you need, bed was supper comfortable and cosy and the hot tub was a great added extra. Location was good and quite central to most things around the Cotswolds but you do need your car. Thanks so much for our stay we loved it!
Elise
Perfect stay- thank you.
Megan
Fantastic stay, very clean and cosy.
Alex
Really enjoyed our stay here. Nice and homely place with everything we needed. Loved the hot tub! Good location and nice and peaceful surroundings.
Ellie
Pre Christmas break
Second time staying at this property would definitely use it again when visiting family in the area.
Nice to be able to come back knowing that its a relaxing property with all that you require when not at home!
So peaceful!
Guest
Everything was there what we needed, very clean and modern. There was nothing I didn’t like, everything was exceptional.
Kay
I would recommend!
My partner and I have just finished our third stay here, with our first being back in 2022 when the property had just opened.
The location is great and easy to find; much easier than many other places Ive stayed in the Cotswolds.
However, theres been a noticeable decline since our first visit, mostly due to the lack of basic amenities. During our most recent stay, there was no foil, cooking oil, shower gel, shampoo, spare bin bags, or even milk for a morning drink (despite mugs and tea bags being provided).
The most frustrating issue was the heating. Its set on a timer and automatically switches off at 5:30pm every day, leaving the entire property freezing. The system is locked with a passcode that isnt provided in the manual, and the temperature is capped at 22°C, far from ideal in December.
Unfortunately, this will probably be our final stay here, as it feels like the owners have become complacent and no longer offer even the basics, which is a real shame.
On a positive note, the property is very clean, and the hot tub is lovely. Even though its located behind the owners house, it still feels private. Overall I would still recommend this property to others and I have done in the past - but it definitely needs fine tuning.
Lewis
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Hillview Hideaway. We’re sorry to read that property didn’t quite meet your expectations this time and that it felt cold during your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the property owners, and they're very sorry to hear that you wouldn’t return. They've confirmed that shower gel and shampoo have never been provided, and milk is no longer supplied. They also wish that you had contacted them during your stay as they would have been very happy to provide cooking oil, spare bin bags and foil for you and to assist with the heating. We can confirm that instructions for controlling the temperature using the Nest thermostat are included in both the welcome guide in the property and in your guest portal. We hope that we have the opportunity to welcome you back to the Cotswolds in the future.
- Bolthole Retreats, 11th December 2025
High spec
Really high spec accommodation, with everything your could need. Nice location close to Cotswold villages. Lovely comfy bed, only reason it was given a 4 is purely due to the head space in the bedroom, it's not suitable for tall people- this was specified. Would recommend and go use again.
Joanne
Fantastic and cosy place to stay, we both had an amazing weekend.
Craig
Amazing place to stay. Was beautiful and had everything you could need for a few nights away from home. lots of lovely surrounding villages and we absolutely recommend yummy kitchen Chinese for a cost night in with movies and hot tub after!
Ella
Loved the stay, great little gem, clean and has all the amenities needed. Also, great base for visiting the surrounding places in the Cotswolds. The tub was a fantastic addition, spent every evening relaxing in there. Totally recommend it!
Flavia
We enjoyed a lovely, relaxing stay for our minimoon! Fabulous accommodation, very modern and finished to a high spec! We will definitely recommend! Bourton on the Water is a must visit! Hope to visit again one day.
Emma
Thank you for a cosy & comfortable stay. Very peaceful. Hot tub was very relaxing. We explored some beautiful places.
James
We had a wonderful stay, the accommodation was clean, well-equipped and very comfortable- perfect!!
Amanda
Brilliant time in the Cotswolds
Fantastic few days visiting Cheltenham, Broadway and surrounding area. This place has everything you need and hot tub was great after a big long walk. Super clean and great space for 2, thanks
Guest
Lovely relaxing break
Enjoyed a fantastic long weekend at Hillview Hideaway recently.
The accommodation is beautifully presented and provides a real home away from home feel. Everything has been thought out to create a wonderful space that's as comfortable as it is practical. All of the furnishings and equipment provided is top quality and in great condition, lighting is all labelled up to avoid confusion, heating system is a simple as you could make it, minor things but they really help you make the most of relaxing and enjoying your well earned break. Not to mention getting to enjoy a soak in the hot tub each night, even in the chilly weather we had it was lovely to dip in there each evening with the robes and sliders provided making for an easy escape back to the warmth of the indoors!
Would definitely rebook if returning to the area, great little spot!
Mark
High spec beautiful hideaway
The Hillview hideaway has been well thought out and completed to a high spec. The hot tub was a lovely addition and the cleanliness was second to none.
Great location for exploring local villages and a lovely walk around Cleeve Hill.
The WiFi did keep dropping out whilst watching a movie and was a little expensive for the time of year we visited (January). But as a luxury getaway it was perfect.
Nicola
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Charlton Down Cottage. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We've passed your feedback along to the owner, who mentioned they would have been more than happy to assist with the Wi-Fi during your stay if you had reached out. Theyve assured us that this is now being looked into. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 5th February 2025
Adam From Northampton
Great place, great location and lovely hideaway. Only negative personally didn't find sofa or bed very comfy.
Adam
Fabulous Stay at Hillview Hideaway
The cottage was gorgeous. Everything you needed and more was provided.
Really loved the aircon in the bedroom. A quick start guide would have been useful.
The village is easy to get to with a really handy local shop and the local pub (Shutters Inn) has great service and amazing food with the added bonus it's only a short walk straight down the road - no designated driver required.
Every morning we had a cooked breakfast together before venturing out for the day. Friday dinner was at the Shutters Inn, Sunday lunch was at the Shutters Inn, Thursday and saturday we had a light meal at the cottage.
Having the hot tub onsite was a big reason for booking and this was used daily.
Places we visited included:
Bourton on the water (a firm favourite), Sudeley Castle (worth it and do park on site), Winchcombe (really love Just Gems, the Deli with amazing coffee and the aweasome Butcher), Hailes Abbey and the church next door.
So many more places to visit that aren't too far at all.
Elizabeth
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Hillview Hideaway. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We have shared your feedback with the owner regarding their being a starter guide for the air conditioning who has taken this onboard and is looking into it. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 27th June 2024
Only thing that could have impr comfort would be a slightly larger sofa
Perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds. Lovely private courtyard garden with fab hot tub. Tastefully furnished and spotlessly clean also very well equipped. Highly recommend.
Lynne
What a lovely stay!
Beautiful Hideaway! Great location, warm, cosy & a hot tub too!
Would love to stay again...
Would also recommend Shutters Inn for good food & friendly welcome literally a minutes drive!
Mike
Relaxing stay with excellent facilities
Stayed at the Hillview Hideaway Gotherington. Very well appointed property with excellent facilities
Luke
Absolutely stunning accommodation with a touch of luxury
What a fabulous stay we have had at Hillview Hideaway, a beautiful accommodation & hot tub a bonus .
Jenny
Wonderful Stay
We had a wonderful stay at Hillview Hideaway, the home was so lovely, had everything we needed for a relaxing stay, including the hot tub. Great location to explore the Cotswolds area. Would highly recommend staying here.
Amy
Perfect get away !
Absolutely Perfect accommodation in the most perfect location and we cannot wait to come back again already !
David
Great find
We had a great weekend here. The place was spotless. The hot tub was ready to go for our arrival and made for an extra special weekend get away celebrating a birthday. The location was excellent- short drive to the local Parkrun and able to do a long walk from the house. The local pub which is in walking distance served fabulous food at a reasonable price and was lovely to not have to drive. Would definitely recommend this as a place to stay.
Guest
Good location for sightseeing
A well decorated, modern property, some lovely touches and very well looked after. Very pretty courtyard garden. Loved the bbq.The hot tub was clean, warm and fabulous (would recommend a handrail for additional safety).
Village was central for sightseeing by car and there is a regular bus service in both directions, Gotherington railway station wasn't that close and not sign posted but an amazing view from the bedroom window when the steam trains passed.
Overall well equipped but missing some kitchen utensils (potato masher, wooden spoons, oven gloves). Unless they were in a cupboard and we just didn't see them! There weren't any separate towels for the hot tub but we used the ones in the bathroom and washed them mid way through the stay as products were kindly supplied. The bedroom was tricky being in the eaves, as mentioned in the property description, I am 5ft 3 and I found the head room challenging.
A small welcome pack would have been a nice touch (bread, eggs for example) although I appreciate that to cater for people with dietary requirements this could be difficult!
We thoroughly enjoyed our break at Hillview Hideaway and could easily have stayed a few more days.
Andrea
Excellent base for exploring the cotswolds and surrounding area.
Amazing facilities.
Lovely hosts, very friendly and helpful.
Everything you could possibly need for a restful, luxurious stay.extra little touches, like robes, welcome coffees and chocolates.
The A/C was a godsend in the mini heatwave.
Cannot fault the stay, in fact we didn't want to leave.
Catherine
A peaceful weekend retreat
A delightful and high spec small retreat. Ideal for a long weekend to explore the local attractions. The jacuzzi is an added bonus. The property has a lot of modern fittings which add to its appeal. WiFi could be improved and the cleaning fee I think is high for a weekend booking which are the only downsides. Owners live next door and are happy to help with any issues that arise.
Kevin
Beautiful accommodation
A beautiful place, everything you need for a short stay and a lovely private hot tub. lots of lovely places to visit only a short drive away. Would definitely recommend.
Lisa
Beautiful modern property with a hot tub
Hillview Hideaway was fantastic and exceeded our expectations. We loved the Christmas tree!
Everything was brand new, clean and very comfortable. The hot tub was great and the location was perfect for walks and a lovely pub nearby.
Would definitely recommend for a relaxing weekend
Stephanie
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review, the owners will be so pleased to read this. We're happy to see that you enjoyed your stay at Hillview Hideaway and hope we can welcome you back to The Cotswolds again in the future.
- Bolthole Retreats, 7th December 2022
Fantastic time a way!
It was a great time with my wife staying at the renovated garage. i would recommend to any couples that are staying in the area.
Joshua
Perfect base for a Cotswold escape
Fantastic property, really well appointed with all the comforts of home and more to suit a Cotswold break.
Great pub 10th a walk away, Cleeve hill, Bourton on the Water and Broadway all within easy reach with Cheltenhams shops and bars only down the road.
Simon was a great host, had thought of everything and even took the time to post some clothes we left at the propriety - thank you
Guy
Lovely place
We stayed for a week in September and we had the best time ever, plenty of high quality facilities, well stocked and a dishwasher.
The accommodation was perfect and very Cosy. The hot tub is definitely a nice touch and is fun to use in the rain and cold mornings.
Ideal if you have an electric vehicle as you can explore and also not need to worry about power.
Would visit again.
James
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review, the owners will be so pleased to read this. We're happy to see that you enjoyed your stay at Hillview Hideaway and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats
- Bolthole Retreats, 16th September 2022
Well worth a stay
A beautifully decorated and furnished property containing everything you need. Hot tub was clean and warm on our arrival and an added luxury to our short break. Slope of the bedroom ceiling was greater than we thought, care needed when coming downstairs until down 2 stairs
Lisa
Perfect in every way
Modern, well equipped, very clean and comfortable. The hot tub was a real bonus, as was the air con in the bedroom, which was very much appreciated in the extreme heat. The location was peaceful and there were walks from the cottage. Loved the steam train from Gotherington to Cheltenham - the station is beautiful, well worth the 10 min walk. There is a corner shop and local pub 5/10 min walk, which was perfect. Excellent in every respect.
Lynn
Thank you for your lovely review, which we have sent to the owner. We're very happy to read that you had such a great time and hope you return one day.
- Bolthole Retreats, 20th July 2022
Beautiful Stay
We have just returned from our stay at hill view. It is a beautiful renovated property that appears to be a double garage from the outside. It is decorated to a high standard with everything you would need for your stay. It is in a great location in the welcoming village of Gotherington with amenities close by and driving distance to many of the beautiful villages in the Cotswolds. We would definitely recommend this property to others and Im sure we will return in the future.
Leanne
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