We had a wonderful stay at Poppy’s Cottage over the weekend with our friends, it’s a beautiful little cottage!! We couldn’t have asked for a better location, everything was driving distance to everything we wanted to do :) The cottage had everything we needed for our stay, with plenty of kitchen supplies! I would say some things just need a bit of attention. The kitchen sink taps are broken and took ages to the cold water tap to work. In the master bedroom the sheets had marks on and the towels could have been bigger as they were quite small, however only a few things we picked up on but it didn’t ruin our stay and we would stay again :)

Stephanie

Beautiful cottage and a great stay! Friendly hosts who were very flexible with check in times etc. We would definitely stay again!

Jess

A lovely, cottage weekend.

Whilst it slept 4, we booked it as a couple. We chose this cottage as we wanted the cosey, experience but wanted a pub in walking distance. The home itself was really clean and super cosey. Heating was on for when we arrived which was nice. There was also milk and cake for our arrival which was a lovely touch. The bedding in the second floor bedroom was so lovely. We had a lovely time. We couldn't find a chopping board, unsure if that was just us not being able to find it or whether there was one or not.

Tilly

Post-Christmas break

A very cosy, comfortable cottage in a small village just outside Stow. EWell served with an excellent pub just 5 mins walk away, The Fox, offering great food in a traditional Cotswolds country pub setting, and under 2 miles to the big Tesco and all the local shops in Stow. The cottage is well equipped with a decent, if small, bathroom/toilet and very comfy beds. Excellent bedding and good towels. Very effective, controllable central heating, lots of hot water, and a great woodburning stove in the living room make it ideal for a winter stay. Full kitchen, albeit with limited storage space and only a small freezer compartment in the fridge A couple of maintenance issues raised with the agency when we left, which I trust will be addressed, including the low-level Velux window in the upper bedroom, which wouldn't close/lock fully, and a very slow draining bath/shower, but these didn't spoil our stay. Would definitely recommend. Note the listing advice about the narrow staircase, and restricted access to the upper bedroom, meaning the cottage is not paricularly suited for those with limited mobility.

John

A 2 night birthday stay in the Cotswolds

My partner & I stayed for two nights at Poppy Cottage for my birthday in January. Broadwell is a very pretty village & the cottage is gorgeous! Very traditional & tasteful with a log burner. The bedrooms are very comfortable. A kitchen which provides all your needs. Good heating & hot water for the bath/ shower. Lovely walks from the cottage, especially the circular Monarch Way (approx 7 miles) I would definitely recommend Poppy Cottage! Karen

Karen

The most beautiful cottage

Poppy Cottage is the most beautifully appointed cottage and in a wonderful spot in the Cotswolds. We stayed over Christmas and were greeted with a welcome pack full of essentials and rooms all tastefully decorated for the festive period, which made our stay very special and memorable. The nearby villages were a delight, with lots of lovey places to eat. We all enjoyed our stay and would wholeheartedly recommend to others and would most definitely return. Thank you Poppy Cottage for a most wonderful Christmas.

Lisa

The cottage was beautiful and looked exactly like the pictures, it is in a great location with Daylesford a 5 minute drive away and other popular places not too far away. A lovely stay.

Natalie

Very enjoyable stay. Had everything we needed. Cute and cozy cottage.

Sharon

Lovely cottage in great location

Cottage was lovely and exactly as seen/described online. Immaculate when we arrived and in a great location near Stow-on-the-wold. Only disappointment was the lack of Christmas decorations as it stated on the website all homes would be decorated seasonally, and as we had gone up for Christmas markets it was a shame there was none up. However had a brilliant stay nonetheless and would book again.

Leah

Very cosy cottage with a nice comfy feel. It’s in a lovely street with free safe parking. Lots to do within an easy 20/30 minute drive radius.

Calvin

A cosy stay in Poppy Cottage

We had a lovely stay in Poppy Cottage Only suggestions we would make are A kitchen cloth to start us off would have been helpful and some coat hangers in the 1st floor bedroom. The hot water tap in the kitchen did not work The pans were losing their nonstick coating so no good to use.

Guest

We had a wonderful stay and had everything we needed.

Katrina

This was our second time booking this house as we loved it the first time! The location of the house is excellent, it's located in a very pretty village near Stow-on-the-Wold. It's a lovely area of the Cotswolds to explore, with loads of lovely villages worth visiting close by. The village itself is quite, but has a pub 'The Fox Inn' which serves really good food and is a lovely place to go for a drink in the evenings. The house is very comfortable and had everything we needed.

Orla

Great location. Clean house.

Nikki

Lovely stay in the Cotswolds. Great location for walks and exploring surrounding towns/villages. Enjoyed the outside space in the sunny weather.

Sally

What an absolutely beautiful property. Very clean and easy to find. Perfect for a getaway and we were so close to all of the beautiful villages and towns in the Cotswolds. We were lucky enough to visit during the village fete which was one of the most beautiful quintessentially English summer fete I have ever been to in my life and everyone locally was very friendly. The local pub recommended (Fox Inn) is also worth a visit as the staff were friendly and the food very good. We would absolutely stay again!

Henry

A beautiful little cottage in an idyllic village. Perfect for our needs, would definitely stay again!

Rebecca

Great location. Property was clean. Host kindly provided milk & cakes which was a lovely extra touch.

Hassan

Cute cottage

lovely little cottage, as expected. Beds very comfortable, bathroom a little small but expected for a small country cottage. Could do with a little attention to soft furnishings to give it the real wow factor.

Nikki

Christmas stay

Poppy Cottage is a beautiful cottage in a wonderful village. We stayed here for a week over Christmas and were very happy with our stay. The property had everything we needed and was decorated for Christmas with a tree which was a lovely touch. The village is fantastic, and the local pub is welcoming with a great menu. You are a short drive to train stations, a large super market and around a 30 minute walk or a 5 minute drive into Stow on the Wold with great pubs and independent stores/cafes. We will definitely return!

Kenzi

While the village and local pub were highlights, the accommodation itself fell short.

Positives: • Location: The cottage is in a lovely village with a great pub nearby, offering good food, local ale, and friendly service. • Kitchen: Well-equipped and decent, making it functional for meal preparation. Negatives: • General Condition: The cottage is clean but tired in places, with draughty windows and a need for a fresh coat of paint. • Comfort: The accommodation is not the most functional or comfortable, with issues like a small living room, squashed furniture, and an overall lack of comfort. • Bedrooms: • First-floor bedrooms have wardrobes filled with household items, making it difficult to hang clothes. • The bed placement next to a noisy airing cupboard is problematic for light sleepers. • The top-floor bedroom is not very functional and might serve better as a luxurious bathroom. • Bathroom: Small, not ideal for more than two people. Issues include mould around the shower screen, a small shower head, and a slow-filling bath. The space is not very relaxing or functional. • Other Issues: • No pillow protectors, which is off-putting. • No logs provided for the fire. • The information guide is falling apart, with minimal details about the area. Overall Impression: Despite enjoying the area, the cottage itself didn’t meet our expectations, especially when compared to other accommodations in a similar price range. While it served its purpose, we wouldn’t particularly recommend it for others.

Julie

Nearly excellent.

A very well situated cottage, nicely furnished, in generally good decorative order, with very comfortable beds and bedding. Generous hot water, easy to use shower, reliable wi fi, and convenient dishwasher. Street parking immediately outside (subject to space being available). A few things stated to be in the cottage weren’t, we couldn’t get the washing machine to work, and the garden table had rotten bits. A few other maintenance issues. The very steep and narrow staircases and low upstairs beams would make this unsuitable for anyone with mobility problems. Otherwise, just a bit of attention would make this an excellent stay.

David

Excellent stay

Poppy cottage is incredibly well situated, handy for Stow and a stone’s throw from The Fox, a lovely pub with a fire and great food. The cottage is well-sized and has everything you could want, including a little courtyard that catches the sun.

Gareth

A relaxing break in a beautiful village

Very well appointed cottage with super comfortable beds and luxury bedlinen. The Fox pub in the village is so close by and has really interesting dishes as well as the pub standards. We had a couple of issues in resolving our requests promptly with Bolthole Retreats and some items were unavailable for the welcome pack, however the housekeeper did rectify this. Bedside tables in bedroom 2 would have been useful, and also a few more items for kitchen including salad bowl and more choice of utensils.

Jane

A week in the Cotswolds

Lovely stay in a great house with a great location. Very comfortable beds and kitchen is excellent. A little bit more cutlery would be great. The open fire was very cosy.

Julia

Super cottage, in lovely location

We stayed here for 5 nights as a family of four with youngish children. It’s a great little cottage, warm and cosy, with all of the equipment you would expect. The only thing that might be a consideration for any taller folk are the ceiling and door heights as it’s generally quite low (as a cottage should be!) but anyone over 6 foot will be stooping a fair bit. Broadwell is a really idyllic village and the pub (Fox Inn) is phenomenal. Nice walk (or short drive into Stow for shops etc).

Guest

Cozy and well located base in the Cotswolds

We are a family of four who stayed two nights at Poppy’s Cottage. The cottage is well located to explore the Cotswolds, and is in a very small, locals town called Broadwell, 5 min drive to Stow-on-the-Wold, 7 min drive to Burton-on-the-Water. We loved having cozy fires every night, extremely comfortable beds, and amenities like coffee pods and milk in the fridge. The heat took awhile to warm the place up, and the internet was not consistent, but neither worried us too much. We’d recommend staying here and would love to be back!

Mandy

Cute little cottage in perfect location

The cottage is very cute and lovely! Has everything you need! Perfect location for some walks and lovely local pub with great food! Just be aware of low ceilings!

Ewa

Peace and Tranquility

Poppy cottage is a small, well appointed terraced cottage in the beautiful hamlet of Broadwell. Although it lacks garden space it does have a tiny sunny rear courtyard. The cottage has many original features & quality fittings with two steep staircases up to the bedrooms, tricky for anyone with mobility issues. The bedroom on the top floor has original beams with very restricted head height in places. A real bonus staying at the cottage is The Fox pub being within 5 minutes walk, overlooking the village green & providing a warm welcome and fabulous fresh food. The peace and quiet of this lovely place is so very special.

Ruth

Quaint Cottage

What a delight little cottage in the true Cotswolds village unspoilt by the masses who clog the like of Stow that is a short drive or lovely walk away. The cottage is lovely, a challenge at time if over 6ft!! Very well equipped and comfortable with a small sunny courtyard when the weather is right. The cottage is small but does everything you need it do with a classic country charm. The village has lovely walks around it and from Weds - Sun there is no need to leave the village as the The Fox serves fab food and local ales from Donnington Brewery. Visit their brewery, it’s in a beautiful setting and of course great ales. May book for a winter get away to make the most of the log burner!

Sharon

Tiny but lovely cottage

Nice cottage for a short stay. We needed a longer stay so stayed intermittently instead. No real problem with cottage. Stairs steep and low beam going into top bedroom. Bathroom small but Bolthole Retreats were unhelpful following our mistake as to the size of the property. Being new to rentals we relied on photos and not floor plan. Found a spacious and well appointed AirBNB instead. In retrospect cottage was overpriced.

Guest

Very confortable cottage at the heart of the Cotswolds!

Hi We really enjoyed our stay in the Poppy cottage. The house was very clean but I noticed all the garbages of previous rentals in the outdoor storage place. This necessitate to be cleaned. Kind regards, Emilie Beck

Harold

Poppy cottage

Lovely cottage with quality fixtures and fittings. Good sized bedrooms with comfy beds. The only minor thing is the stairs could be problem for some people as they are quite steep. The few days we spent here we really enjoyed it.

Tracey

Beautiful Cottage

Beautiful cottage, very well equipped and comfortable. It also has lovely area outside where you can sit. The village is also lovely and very well situated for visiting places.

Charles

Perfect getaway

Great property. Extremely quiet, perfect position and very comfortable. Would recommend to others. Hope to revisit.

Alison