Woodland Cottage
Enjoy the serenity of the Cotswolds at the lovingly decorated Woodland Cottage. Touches of contemporary styling add to the cottage design making it an ideal home from home. Perfect for groups of families or friends the accommodation will suit many groups with three bedrooms to choose from. The open plan living area is spacious with a dining area in the kitchen and a lovely sitting room with a decorative fire. The sunny garden is the icing on the cake where you will spend your days enjoying meals together. You can easily reach many Cotswold highlights including Sudeley Castle, Broadway and Stow-on-the-Wold and the famous Cotswold Farm Park.
Overview
Woodland Cottage is tucked away in a peaceful setting in the village of Temple Guiting. A hidden oasis on the edge of a small woodland, it encloses you in its sanctuary. Walk past the wonderful wildflower garden buzzing with life, the wind rustling in the trees and gentle sounds of birds putting you at ease. Though you may wish to linger in the garden, the beautifully finished interior of Woodland Cottage awaits. The entrance hall has space to hang your coats and leave your bags before racing off to choose your favourite bedroom. There are two king-size rooms, one on the ground floor, and a triple room with three single beds, perfect for children or friends sharing. With three bathrooms you won’t be treading on each other’s toes while getting ready for the day.
The kitchen/diner is open to the sitting room giving this cottage a lovely flow so everybody can be together no matter their activity. The rustic wood dining table seats seven and you can gather in front of the decorative fireplace for evening games. Homely touches of modern country cottage style textiles add character to each room, alongside carefully chosen pieces of furniture.
A break at Woodland Cottage will recharge your batteries. Spend leisurely days in the enclosed garden, explore the area on dog walks or head deeper into the Cotswolds to explore this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Diner:
The kitchen/diner combines traditional Cotswold cottage with a modern edge. The dark units provide storage space and hide away the dishwasher. There is a Rangemaster double oven with 5-ring hob and a large fridge. A rustic wooden dining table provides space for seven to dine together.
Living Room:
Overlooking the garden the living room has statement blue sofas in front of the decorative fireplace. It is a tranquil spot with plenty of space for playing board games or watching a film together in the evening.
Utility:
To the side of the kitchen is the utility where you will find general cleaning supplies and a washing machine.
Family Shower Room:
The shower room is handy for bedroom one next door and has a rainfall shower, WC and sink.
Bedroom One:
This delightful bedroom has a king-size bed which sits in front of scandi-style wood paneling. The shelf provides space for reading lamps and your morning coffee. Looking out to the garden the stylish blinds add colour and personality to this room.
First Floor
Landing:
There is space here to set up your laptop if you need to catch up on any work while you are away. Overlooking the woodland, for which this cottage is named, it’s a lovely spot for writing your e-mails.
Bedroom Two:
With three single beds this room provides flexibility with the sleeping arrangements. It would be ideal as a children’s room so they can spend more time together.
Family Bathroom:
This room has a bath with a handheld shower, WC and sink. It is spacious with a wicker chair to relax in, making it useful for bathing younger children.
Bedroom Three:
The master bedroom has a king-size bed and looks out across the garden to the picturesque neighbouring cottage. Decorated with accents of pastel pinks, it is a relaxing room and there is the addition of an en-suite.
En-Suite:
The en-suite gives the final bedroom more privacy. There is a shower, WC and sink.
Outside
With private gated access, the garden is a beautiful spot that catches the sun. A wooden table and chairs are here so you enjoy can evening meals, morning coffee, or drinks together after a long country walk. You are surrounded by rambling plants and the golden stone of Woodland Cottage reminding you of your Cotswold location. There is off-road parking for 2 cars.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - Triple (3 Single Beds)
Bedroom Three - King-size
3 Bathrooms - 1 Family Bathroom, 1 Shower Room, 1 En-suite Shower Room
Hairdryer
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 7
Washing Machine
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 100-199 Mbps
TV - Smart - Freeview Not Available, Own Login Required To Access Streaming Services
Workspace
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 2 Well-behaved Dogs Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden - Enclosed
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Parking - Off-road Parking For 2 Cars
On your Doorstep
Cafes, pubs, and restaurants:
- The Halfway, Kineton – A 17th century inn surrounded by history. The menu changes daily depending on produce availability to ensure all dishes are as fresh as possible (1 mile)
- The Plough Inn, Ford – Popular with jockeys and trainers, The Plough Inn is a friendly Cotswold pub serving baguettes for lunch through to evening pub grub (1 mile)
- The Old Post Office, Guiting Power – Still a functioning Post Office, the café serves breakfasts, lunch and drinks. You can also pick up essential groceries (3 miles)
Places to Visit:
- Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park – Meet over 50 rare breeds of British farm animals, feed the chicks and lambs, and enjoy the playparks (3 miles)
- Stanway House – Home of the tallest gravity fed fountain in Britain, Stanway House (open seasonally) is a stunning Jacobean manor (4 miles)
- Sudeley Castle – Beautiful castle and gardens with events throughout the year. It is the final resting place oof Katherine Parr (5 miles)
Train - Moreton-in-Marsh (9.4 miles) and Kingham (12.5 miles) railway stations have a frequent and direct service to London Paddington.
Taxis - Starling Taxis, Mario Taxi
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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
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- 2 well-behaved dogs are permitted at the cottage for an additional fee.
- Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted.
- The fireplace in the cottage is not in use.
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Why we love this
- A light-filled, contemporary cottage with plenty of space for everyone to unwind, inside and out.
- Step straight into village life with the Temple Guiting Pantry for breakfast or browsing local treats.
- Perfectly placed to wander the Cotswolds, from quiet countryside walks to iconic spots like Sudeley Castle and Broadway.
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The Location
Woodland Cottage lies within the peaceful village of Temple Guiting and is perfectly based for exploring the Cotswolds. Attractions such as Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, Sudeley Castle and Stow-on-the-Wold are within easy reach. The Temple Guiting Pantry is a short walk away and a charming place for breakfast or a light lunch, you can also browse the treats and gorgeous homewares, in the adjoining shop.
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Lovely house very quiet and peaceful. Comfortable beds with lovely linen. Stuart very friendly and helpful. House very clean and comfortable too. Thanks very much Stuart ,love to come back again. V
Sara
Handy quiet location
Lovely quiet location, accessible via decent sized roads (not a one track lane). The house had everything we needed, and we appreciated the toiletries and essential food cupboard items. We didnt get to use the small outside space due to the weather, it is effectively in the driveway/parking area and there was an interesting smell at times (possibly from the septic tank). If I was wanting to spend time in the garden I would probably book a different property.
Note that there is a larger house adjacent (using the same parking/driveway area) and also owned by Bolthole Retreats, this caused us no issues whatsoever, but flagging for anyone looking for a completely private property.
Gabby
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Woodland Cottage. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay and that the property met your expectations and requirements. We also appreciate your comments concerning the septic tank and are grateful that you brought this matter to our attention. The Property Manager has advised that there may have been a slight residual odour following the recent emptying of the tank. In addition, an engineer has been arranged to attend the property to investigate the matter further and ensure it is fully resolved. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to the Cotswolds in the near future.
- Bolthole Retreats, 16th June 2026
Short Cotswold break
Lovely quiet and unspoilt area but short distance to busier Cotswold towns. Spacious cottage, helpful owner.
Guest
Splendid cottage in the middle of a rural area, perfect for visiting the Cotswolds. The house had everything we needed (we were two families) and we all enjoyed our stay.
Massimiliano
Great get away in the Cotswolds. Relaxing, clean, everything we wanted. Thank you
Adam
Brilliant place. very clean and spacious. comfortable and in a great location.
Samantha
Lovely stay and a great location for exploring the Cotswolds. Very comfy, clean and private. A lovely cosy feel to the house but with all the space and comfort that you would need. Great trip would certainly recommend.
Colin
Weekend away
Had a fantastic time here - the inlaws came from abroad and we wanted to get them out of the city. The cottage was fantastic - very high spec, cosy and plenty of space. beautiful location and accessible to the surrounding villages to explore the Cotswolds. The communication was great - quick, hellpful and accomodating. We had a wonderful time.
Louis
We had a super stay at Woodland Cottage. The accommodation was ideal for the seven of us and one dog. It was tastefully kitted out and very clean and comfortable. We loved the location; ideal for visiting so many places in the Cotswolds but an oasis of cosy calm on a stormy November weekend. The house manager was also great in replying very quickly to a question. We came from three different locations of the country for a family meet-up and would use the house again as it worked very well for our needs.
Mairi
Excellent property
Booked Woodland Cottage as a last minute weekend away and it didnt disappoint. A wonderful property tucked away in the village of Temple Guiting.
Joanna
Comfortable Stay in a great location
We had a wonderful stay in Woodland Cottage. The cottage is beautifully decorated and everything was there to make our stay easy. We used all three bedrooms and everyone commented on how comfortable the beds are. The towels were thick and fluffy and everything was spotless. There is a lovely little walk in the woods from the cottage. The Halfway House pub is a short drive away and we all loved our meal there with unmissable desserts. The cottage is centrally located to explore the Cotswolds by car. Thanks so much for hosting us!
John
The property was lovely and warm for the stormy few days we were there. It was exceptionally clean and had everything you'd want for a few days away.
Steve
Great base for a relaxed Cotswalds escape
Perfect Cotswalds escape for a relaxed few day with two great local pubs 3 minutes away in each direction. Very quiet and a lovely village atmosphere. Please note though it is advertised both online and in the accommodation manual as having a washer/dryer, there is no dryer to be found so if you are on a long trip and looking for a dryer, none is provided
Greg
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Woodland Cottage. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We also appreciate your comments regarding the information in the welcome guide. This will be updated to reflect that the cottage has a washing machine and an airing rack, and we’re grateful to you for bringing this to our attention. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 17th September 2025
Fantastic!
This is our second time at Woodland Cottage and we absolutely loved it again. It is very comfortable, lovely decorated, and very well situated. We met the owner who was also ready if needed anything. We must have stayed at about 10 Bolthole Retreats so far and this has been our favourite. We will definitely be back!
Elize
Lovely cottage in an ideal location
We had a wonderful stay at Woodland Cottage with a multigenerational group of 5 (the lower bedroom was ideal for older grandparents). It was very clean and modern inside, and had a nice sit out area as well as ample seating inside - the couches could probably do with an uplift - but other than that everything interior was lovely. It is also in a great location with many Cotswolds villages within a 20-30 minute drive and provisions within a 15 minute drive.
Aditi
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Woodland Cottage. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback regarding the sofas has been shared with the owner who has taken this onboard and it is being looked into. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 2nd July 2025
Wonderful stay
Cottage was fantastic, exactly what we were expecting from the photos and description. We had everything we needed for our stay and it was a wonderfully quiet location. Lots of walks from the door that our dog enjoyed. We walked tonthe HalfWay at Kineton for dinner one night and it was great. Highly recommend a stay here.
Jennifer
A perfect family Christmas location
We celebrated an early Christmas at Woodland Cottage - 5 adults and 2 children and it was perfect for us. Angela personally welcomed us and had put up festive decorations which added to the warmth of the pretty cottage. The third bedroom with three single beds worked especially well and the three bathrooms were a big plus. I cooked a Christmas dinner and there were plenty of pots, pans, baking trays etc - unusual for a holiday cottage to be so well stocked. Much appreciated and dinner was delicious! The fresh local eggs provided were a real treat for breakfast too. The storms prevented us from doing too much in the area but it was so cosy in the cottage, it didn't really matter. Luckily we didn't lose power, although the wifi and phone signal was out of action. It really didn't matter - we played games, had fun and chatted. All in all a lovely stay and I'd definitely recommend it to other families.
Jane
Fantastic
We had a super stay, it was a wonderful cottage close by to lots of beautiful towns. Would definitely come back to stay - the cottage was incredibly clean, and we appreciated the welcome hamper of recommendations in the area.
Grace
A lovely property
The property is located in a very peaceful position with wonderful walks straight from the front door. It was spotlessly clean with very comfortable beds made up with excellent quality bed linen. The kitchen was well equipped with a large fridge and all the necessary equipment you need. Fresh eggs, milk and bread were a welcome addition. Three generations enjoyed our time at Woodland Cottage - a property we wouldnt hesitate to recommend.
Sally
Propiedad muy acogedora
Ha sido estupendo poder alojarnos ahí. Teníamos todo tipo de recomendaciones de restaurantes y vistas de la zona.
La casa estaba impecable. Las camas muy cómodas y los cuartos con mucha luz. Lo recomiendo al 100%
Muchas gracias
Pepa
Woodland to The Cottage
We enjoyed our stay at Temple Guiting. However, we had to move from Woodland Cottage to The Cottage across the courtyard, due to issues with plumbing and electrics. The housekeeper and owner resolved the situation swiftly.
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay. We are sorry to hear about the plumbing and electrics and we are glad to hear that the situation was resolved quickly. The owner has informed us that the shower has now been repaired.
- Bolthole Retreats, 28th May 2024
The house is cosy, comfortable, and very well-equipped, making our stay relaxing and convenient. The towels and bed linen were superb. Upon arrival, we were pleasantly surprised to find a basket with fresh bread and eggs. This thoughtful gesture not only welcomed us warmly but also saved our dinner on the first night. The cottage is nestled in a picturesque location, surrounded by lush trees and natural beauty. The serene environment provided a perfect backdrop for relaxation and outdoor activities.
Beatriz
Lovely accomodation in a lovely location
We loved our stay in Woodland cottage. Clean, cosy and in a beautiful location. We were happy with the service and particularly loved that we were able to bring the family dog along for a stay too.
Liza
Great Cotswold base
This is our second stay at woodland cottage. We love the sociable downstairs layout and three bathroom arrangement. Perfect for meeting family as its mid way between our homes. Fantastic quiet location with walks for the dogs from the door.
Amanda
Half Term Break
A really lovely break - superb cottage, well kept and very comfortable. What put this above other cottages we have stayed with is the little extras - cleaning equipment, oil, salt and pepper, spare light bulbs etc On arrival there was also bread, milk and eggs which was a lovely touch! Icing on the cake would have been a cream tea
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Great base to explore the Cotswolds, would recommend the 4 mile circular walk and a visit to Batsford arboretum.
5* highly recommended.
Martin
October
The instruction for key location was incorrect, the details said that the key safe was by the side door however it was actually on the opposite side of the house and since we arrived in the dark this made a difference as it was difficult to locate.
Toilet seats in two bathrooms need adjusting
Angie
A very pleasant stay
A very clean and tidy cottage in a lovely quiet rural location. The property manager was really pleasant and helpful. The only thing lacking was a little freezer
Guest
Lovely quiet cottage
A lovely Cotswold cottage in a quiet location. Comfortable accommodation with pristine linen and powerful showers. So great that they accept dogs. Very minor suggestion, could do with a potato peeler please .
Amanda
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