Peach Cottage
Peach Cottage is the perfect setting for gathering friends and family for a Cotswolds retreat with its outside dining space and comfortable living rooms. Well-equipped and in a secluded position in the village, this grade II listed cottage dates back to the 17th century in parts and has added character with exposed beams and original stone flooring. The cottage is flooded with light from the sundrenched garden during the summer months and is perfect for retreating to in winter for a cosy getaway in front of the wood burner. You are transported to a world away from your hectic day-to-day life where you can make the most of country life. Spend your days visiting Cirencester, the Capital of the Cotswolds, try water sports at Cotswold Water Park and explore the rural and beautiful villages close by.
Overview
Finding Peach Cottage snuggled at the end of a hidden pathway will fill you with delight. It is a fabulously secluded location, make sure you take a moment to breathe in the silence. This grade II listed cottage has retained some of its original features with wooden beams, decorative fireplaces, a wood burner, and stone flooring. It is wonderfully light and the kitchen/diner really brings the outside in with two doors and a large window by the dining table. The range cooker is waiting to be used for lavish family roast dinners with all the trimmings.
The snug and living room are cosy and comfortable with a wood burning stove in the larger room adding its gentle crackle to evenings spent enjoying a glass of wine. Each room has a choice of sofas you can sink in to and you may find you never want to leave these relaxing spots. Upstairs the bedrooms beckon you in with their crisp white décor and luxurious bedding to ensure you wake up feeling rested so you can make the most of your time in this Cotswold countryside cottage.
Outside, the garden is split into three areas. A gravelled patio curls around the side with two seating areas to choose from and a raised lawn where you can spread out with a good book in the sunshine. You can also take advantage of the herbs and apples growing here if you visit at the right time of year. You are only a short walk from the Falcon Inn which must be visited for a meal and from Poulton you can explore many sights of the Cotswolds. Historic Cirencester, picture perfect Bibury and Cotswold Water Park are all minutes away from your front door.
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Diner:
Overlooking the garden, the kitchen/diner makes the most of the light with two doors opening to bring in the summer breeze. You will feel at home cooking meals on the range which can be served at the dining table here or outside on the patio. With a dishwasher to avoid washing up arguments, lots of storage space, a fridge/freezer and a large central island this kitchen is a dream come true.
Utility with Cloakroom:
In the utility are your laundry facilities and you will find outdoor seat cushions stored here as well. There is also a handy WC and sink in this room.
Snug:
Snuggle up on the sofa in front of the TV and enjoy a film in this comfortable room. Wooden beams create a cosy atmosphere with a decorative lantern in the old fireplace alcove.
Living Room:
The main living room has an old stone floor and two sofas to choose from. This room is perfect for sharing a drink in front of the wood burning fire to the soundtrack of laughter and conversation. Shuttered windows, wooden beams and carefully chosen accessories make this a homely room. The external door is only to be used in emergencies.
First Floor
The stairs up to the first floor are fairly steep with a narrow tread, please take care and use the handrail. There are two additional steps onto the wooden landing leading to bedrooms two and three and the bathroom and shower room.
Bedroom One:
This master bedroom has a decorative stone fireplace alongside the wooden king-size bed. A sage green wall is a contrast to the white wood panelling and there is a large mirror, chest of drawers and some hanging space for clothes.
Bathroom:
Off the landing is the first bathroom with a bath with a hand-held shower, WC and sink. This room has restricted height above the bath and no shower curtain making it unsuitable for a full shower. The window above lets in light and it is ideally positioned for each of the bedrooms.
Shower Room:
Next door to the bathroom is the shower room with shower, WC and sink. These two rooms and the ground floor WC provide great facilities for guests.
Bedroom Two:
The second bedroom has a double bed snuggled between the sloped ceilings making it a cosy retreat. There are chairs used as bedside tables, each with their own lamp and a wooden chest of drawers for storage.
Bedroom Three:
The final bedroom is a twin providing some flexibility to the sleeping arrangements. Looking out over the lovely garden it is a sunny room and there is a chest of drawers and bedside table shared between the beds.
Outside
You will find yourselves spending a lot of time outside while on holiday here. The garden has been split to have two patio areas, one with the spacious dining table and chairs and the other with benches for lazing. There is a charcoal BBQ for summer feasts filling the air with the tantalising smell of grilled burgers. The raised lawn gives space for sunbathing, and you can watch the birds flit amongst the trees. There is a small herb garden and two apple trees which guests can take advantage of in season. Accessed along a hidden pathway, you are set back from the street undisturbed by the sound of passing cars.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - Double
Bedroom Three - Twin
2 Bathrooms - 1 Shower Room, 1 Bathroom And 1 Ground Floor WC
Hairdryer - 2
Fire - Logs Are Provided For An Initial Fire (1st October - 31st March)
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 6
Washing Machine
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 12-24 Mbps
TV - Smart
Board Games
Baby/child Equipment Not Provided
Sound System - Portable Bluetooth Wonderboom
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - One Well-behaved Dogs Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden - Fully Enclosed, Gate Must Remain Closed At All Times
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Parking - On-street Parking
On your Doorstep
The nearest supermarket is Tesco at Kings Meadow, there is also a Waitrose and Lidl in Cirencester (5 miles). Tesco and Waitrose offer home deliveries to the cottage, please only book these for after your check in as we cannot arrange for somebody to be available to receive the delivery (you may need to provide them with the directions above).
Eating Out:
- The Falcon Inn, Poulton (0.2 miles)
- Gilbertine Kitchen at Priory Court, Poulton (0.5 miles)
- Masons Arms, Meysey Hampton (2 miles)
- Thai Emerald, Cirencester (6 miles)
Walks:
This is a great area for walking and cycling. Public footpaths and bridleways run between most of the surrounding villages, including Ampney St Crucis, Ampney St Mary and St Peter, Coln St Aldwyns and, slightly further afield, Bibury. In addition to having walks on its doorstep, there are many self-guided walks to enjoy in and around Cirencester.
Places to Visit:
- Poulton Hill Estate Vineyard (1.5 miles)
- Cirencester (5 miles)
- Cotswold Water Park Gateway Information & Hire Centre (5.5 miles)
Travel:
Train - Kemble (10 miles) has regular, direct services to London Paddington
Taxis – Swindon Station Taxis, A2B Taxis, Siren Cars Cirencester, T4 Taxis
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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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- It is the policy of Peach Cottage not to take bookings for single-sex group celebrations, which includes Stag and Hen nights, or groups where the majority are under 25 years
- 1 well-behaved dog is welcome for an additional fee.
- Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted.
- The cottage has a steep staircase with very narrow treads making it unsuitable for the elderly or those with mobility issues.
- The garden has a few dips in the lawn, and a drop from the wall which surrounds the lawn. Neither the wall nor the steps have handrails. Children must be supervised at all times.
- Peach Cottage has a private enclosed garden, the entrance path to the property is shared.
- There is a security camera at the main door.
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Why we love this
- Secluded 17th-century cottage with characterful stone floors, cosy interiors, and a sunlit garden.
- Traditional village life on your doorstep, including The Falcon Inn pub, a church, playground, and local cricket club.
- Excellent base for exploring Cirencester, the Cotswold Water Park, and charming nearby villages.
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The Location
Poulton is a small but thriving Cotswold village with a traditional British pub, The Falcon Inn, serving British modern food and featuring locally brewed cask ales - booking strongly advised. The village has a church (St Michael’s and All Angels) and a fantastic children's playground and village community playing field, called Englands, accessed from the side of the church. Poulton Cricket Club is based at Englands and has a full training/match schedule and welcomes visiting spectators.
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Lovely little cottage
Great location as we were coming from various directions. The cottage is very well equipped and very cosy and a great outdoor space to enjoy. A small problem with two showers being on at the same time. I did mention it to the cleaner so she was going to feed this back.
Kate
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Peach Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We are sorry to learn of the issues you experienced with the showers. We have since been informed that there was reduced water pressure in the village during your stay due to maintenance work being carried out by Thames Water. We very much appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 29th May 2026
Great Cottage in Heart of Cotswolds
We loved staying at Peach Cottage. It was ideally located for walking in the Cotswolds. The cottage was comfortable and any questions we had were answered quickly. We really loved the cottage and look forward to returning in the near future.
Julia
A Charming Cottage Well Located
We stayed for a second time at Peach Cottage in Poulton in April 2026.The cottage has a small garden that enjoys sunlight throughout the afternoon.
The cottage combines contemporary charm with comfort. It is well located to explore the Cotswolds and surrounding areas.The stairs might be too challenging for elderly visitors.
Otherwise we have no criticisms and plan to return.
Kieran
Very good
I rented this cottage for my family on the occasion of my wedding nearby. They were delighted and did it was lovely.
David
A lovely cottage for a relaxed New Year break
For a cold new year, Peach Cottage was a welcoming, comfy and warm place for us to spend the week. The cottage had everything we needed for when we ate in. Having Fire sticks on each TV meant we could also log into our streaming services. Whilst the mobile coverage in the village was poor, the wifi in the cottage was great. The only comment we would make was that the duvet in the main bedroom was for a double bed size smaller than the actual bed.
Peach Cottage is in a lovely village that had lots of great walks nearby. It was a shame that the Village pub was closed for the week and if it had been open we couldn't have taken our dog in, but that's not the cottage's fault - we found plenty of other pubs nearby that were open and did allow dogs.
Nick
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Peach Cottage. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback regarding the duvet in the main bedroom has been shared with the property owner who has taken this onboard and is looking into it. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 8th January 2026
We were in Poulton for our son’s wedding. The cottage was absolutely perfect for our stay. The garden is sunny and the house was characterful, comfortable and well equipped.
Lucy
The decor was gorgeous and it was very well equipped and comfortable.
Jody
Beautiful cottage in a tranquile Cotswolds village
We loved the cottage, good proportions and beautiful secluded garden with apple trees. It was exactly as described, with good quality furniture and fully equipped to cook and enjoy meals.
Highly recommended!
Dolores
Peach Cottage
Lovely cottage. Very comfortable and exceedingly comfortable beds. Kitchen was great as it was very well provisioned with cutlery, crockery, kitchen utensils etc. Torches in the bedrooms was a nice, thoughtful touch. Good outside space with seating provision. Would definitely book to stay here again.
Guest
Lovely cottage. Very comfortable and exceedingly comfortable beds. Kitchen was great as it was very well provisioned with cutlery, crockery, kitchen utensils etc. Torches in the bedrooms was a nice, thoughtful touch. Good outside space with seating provision. Would definitely book to stay here again
Elizabeth
The cottage is beautiful. The stay was perfect.
Manila
A cosy home
A beautiful little house in a cute little village. We felt very much at home there. A cosy home. In excellent condition. The help before booking was also very pleasant. Many thanks
Maike& Family
Maike
wonderful Christmas stay in The Cotswold
beautiful, well appointed, cozy and comfortable cottage. the cottage was very clean, well kept and we really appreciated the Xmas tree and other Xmas decoration details throughout the living and dinning room/kitchen. it slept the five of us plus our newly born granddaughter very comfortably.
the only one remark is that the two bathrooms, especially the shower room, are small , some shelving in the shower room would help to unpack ones toiletries
Erik
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Peach Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. For a better understanding of the bathroom size, we have a 3D tour and floor plan available on our website. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the shelving in the shower room. Weve shared your suggestion with the owner, who is grateful for your input and will certainly look into it. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 8th January 2025
Home from home.
Lovely home from home for a family get together. The cottage marries the old and new perfectly and provided a lovely base for us to explore the surrounding countryside.
The slight plumbing issue discovered on arrival was dealt with quickly and efficiently.
Wish we could have stayed longer.
Dawn
The house is straight out of a fairy tale. It was equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The cosy fireplace was a highlight, along with the peaceful grounds. The host was very responsible. Overall a beautiful stay!
Alesa
A little Gem.
Have stayed in many cottages in the Cotswolds and this is a gem. Great location.
Very clean. Comfortable beds and good bedding. Everything we needed for a family and dog. Good kitchen equipment. Lovely peaceful sunny garden. Plenty of outside furniture. Couldnt fault it. Lovely stay. Thankyou.
Susan
Peach cottage was a perfect place for RIAT 2024
Peach cottage was ideal for our family stay in the Cotswolds.
Spotless everywhere.
Parking is on the street which is the only awkward part due to carrying items in & from the cars.
However the kitchen was well equipped with cutlery, crockery & cooking equipment.
Plenty of seating inside & out.
Back garden is lovely & quiet.
Rooms white, neat, spacious & welcoming & the bathroom facilities more than adequate.
Karen
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Peach Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised regarding the parking. On our website listing, we state under the full list of facilities that parking is on street.
- Bolthole Retreats, 27th July 2024
Peach Cottage 3 night break
Perfect cottage for our requirements for mixed age group 14-79. Having at least one twin room great and second living room snug worked well as study area for revising teenager.
Booking process very clear and efficient and welcome guide and check in process all worked seamlessly. Arranged 2pm check in which very helpful with different party members arriving from different areas of the country.
Liz
Peach Cottage is a very comfortable well maintained property. We would happily return in the future.
The property is clean, comfortable and well maintained.
The location is in a tranquil village a few miles out of Cirencester. We would happily return in the future.
Kieran
My review
Overall a sweet cottage. Well equipped kitchen. Dining table for 6 a bit small.
Just felt a few things were a bit skimped: small bath towels, lack of pillows, only just enough wine and champagne glasses .
Outside Mark up the waste bins so its easier to know what to put where. Despite requesting cottage would be warm for our arrival it was cold. My overall sense was that it was overpriced for what it was.
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback on your recent stay at Peach Cottage. Peach Cottage sleeps up to 6 guests and is equipped to cater for 6 guests. There is a notice and instructions on the pin board and in the welcome guide regarding recycling. Sorry, you found the cottage cold on your arrival. Due to the temperature drop, Peach Cottage takes a little longer to warm up and the owners have taken your feedback on board and will put the heating on earlier for future guests. Thank you again for your feedback and we hope to see you in the Cotswolds again.
- Bolthole Retreats, 3rd January 2024
Brilliant
The access to the cottage (grey metal gate) is difficult to find during night hours caused of the missing streetlights in Poulton. You need to download and use the what3words app to find the location. It would be very helpful to consider that in the description of the location.
Stephan
Relaxing environment
Nice cottage with all comforts; kitchen well stocked with crockey and appliances. Walls are thin and noises propagate a lot.
Found two small cockcroches on the ground floor.
A couple more rooms of toilet papers would have been useful.
Paolo
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback on your recent stay at Peach Cottage. It would have been woodlice that you have seen and not small cockroaches, Woodlice are common in the country and harmless. The house is professionally cleaned at every changeover. Peach Cottage is an old cottage and unable to add insulation to the walls. Two toilet rolls are supplied in each bathroom which we feel is acceptable in a self-catering short tram holiday let. Thank you again for your feedback and we hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 17th August 2023
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