Guests say
The Lantern in Cheltenham is a well-received cottage, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location within walking distance to Bourton on the Water. Guests appreciate the property's character, cosy atmosphere, and well-equipped facilities. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as spotlessly clean, with several reviews highlighting the property's cleanliness. This suggests a high standard of hygiene and attention to detail.
The location is highly praised for being a short walk from the village centre and central for exploring the Cotswolds, indicating an excellent location for guests' needs.
Numerous guests mention comfortable beds and a cosy sitting room, suggesting a high level of comfort. However, a few comments about a lack of hot water in the en-suite shower slightly affect the score.
The property is described as well-equipped and thoughtfully designed, with a few guests mentioning specific amenities like a large TV and heated floors. Some maintenance issues, such as the en-suite shower and a tap, are noted, which impacts the score.
While guests find the property comfortable and the owner responsive, there are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would fall under the category of thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score cannot be provided.
About this property
This lovely, detached property sits in the unspoilt village of Bourton-on-the-Water, in a rural Cotswolds area. Set over three floors and lovingly restored from the 1700s, The Lantern makes a beautiful home for a family or friends seeking an escape to the Cotswolds. The kitchen comes fully-equipped with all the mod cons required for a short break, take three steps down to the dining room, originally used as a cellar, with a stone vaulted ceiling. Climb up to the first floor and discover the lounge, offering plush seating and a wood burning stove, ideal for when the temperatures dip. On this level there is also a double room and bathroom with bath, where you can prepare yourself in the morning. Venture to the second floor and discover the master, offering a sumptuous king-size double and feature brick wall. To the outside of this Bourton-On-The-Water cottage is an enclosed garden patio, offering a spot to sit out and enjoy a summer evening. The tranquil village of Bourton-On-The-Water makes a pleasant base during your holiday in the Cotswolds; you'll find convenience stores, restaurants such as The Rose Tree Restaurant, and the Kingsbridge pub along the river Windrush all a stone's throw away. Nearby attractions to add to the itinerary include The Dragonfly Maze, the Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection, Birdland Park & Gardens with activities for little ones, and Greystones Farm Nature Reserve welcoming walkers with dogs on leads. Those looking to get their steps will have no trouble in the Cotswolds, offering a wealth of idyllic walks through hills and meadows, including many leading to the National Trust Chastleton House, Snowshill Manor and Garden, and Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate. The Lantern is a superb base with contemporary comforts, fit for a memorable holiday in any season.
Located in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the historic village of Bourton-on-the-Water dates back to Neolithic times with over 100 buildings being Grade II listed or higher. The picturesque high street nestles alongside the River Windrush over which several low stone bridges span, which is why Bourton-on-the-Water is known as the Venice in the Cotswolds. Tradition states that an annual football match is played in the summer, in the River Windrush with the banks lined with spectators, with the aim to score as many goals as possible and get as wet as possible! The village has an eclectic range of visitor attractions, including The Model Village, Cotswold Motor Museum, Birdland Park and Gardens as well as a Dragonfly Maze, monthly farmers’ market as well as many tea rooms, an artisan bakery, antiques and craft markets, traditional sweet shop, cycle hire and its very own perfumery. Nearby, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises traditional England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly farmers' market. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antiques shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Also take a visit to the medieval town of Burford for a great day out where you can enjoy a trip to the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are both within easy reach and make a great day out. The spa town of Cheltenham is, architecturally, the most complete Regency town in England with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called The City of Dreaming Spires has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also all within easy reach.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double.
Bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room with underfloor heating.
First-floor sitting room with wood-burning stove.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, Nespresso machine, dishwasher, washing machine.
2 x Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power, kindling and some wood provided for woodburning stove included In rent.
Further wood can be purchased via honestly box system.
Bed linen and towels included In rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car, additional parking in council pay and display car park.
Enclosed garden and patio with barbecue.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.6 miles.
Note: This property has set check in days of Friday and Monday.
Note: please do not allow pets upstairs.
Nearby points of interest
- Cotswold Motoring Museum
- Cotswold Wildlife Park And Gardens
Reviews (25)
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Jen
Itâs well located for exploring the village and its many attractions. Itâs not far from many other great locations. The home has been finished wonderfully, but there were a few niggles. On arrival we were missing key elements for our stay, including wood and matches for the fire (given how cold it was during our stay, weâd hoped to use it regularly). Wood was shortly delivered but the store wasnât filled, so we ended up getting more from the shop. The house guide wasnât there for us, so we didnât have any information for the property (we found some pages on how to light the fire eventually but that was all). The WiFi was shared by the host. Our hosts were also away for the weekend, so on later discovering we also had no washing up liquid left (apart from one small squidgy in the bottle) and no dishwasher tablets, they werenât able to assist so we brought our own. While I donât expect to necessarily have all you need, it felt like it had been forgotten to be restocked. Especially as on a hunt to locate more we came across a cupboard that had more of all the things we didnât need (coffee pods, ear buds, laundry detergent), but not those we did. We were only provided with one bin bag for a week with no others in the property to be found. Luckily on purchasing more wood, we ended up with several of those bags. There was also a strong smell in the bathroom, so we had to have the window open for the entirety of our stay (during icy weather) in the hopes of dissipating it, but unfortunately it never went away. While the pressure of the ensuite shower was great, there were some mouldy residue patches, and the main washroom looks like it once homed a shower and seeing that reinstated would mean not having to awkwardly be in somebody elseâs bedroom to change. The one parking space with two double rooms seems like a misstep, thereâs plenty of space to extend the driveway even by a couple of feet to allow for two cars comfortably. As the property seems more aimed at adults, it would make sense to allow for two cars, especially given how expensive the nearby parking is per day. With some will power and creative parking, we were able to just about fit two smaller cars in, but lack much space to get in/out comfortably (with the cars touching, as paying >=£10/day for a week was too much). Finally, adding a small side table in the living room would aid being able to put your drink somewhere more within easier reach to the armchair. As I say, the location and property itself is lovely, as somebody who adores penguins I was delighted to be able to so easily visit the only Kings in England. Itâs far enough from the bustle of the village that it is perfectly peaceful, while still all being walkable within the village. (If youâre planning a trip to the Mousetrap inn, you will struggle for parking!). We were provided pods for the coffee machine (luckily I knew how to use it, but there were no instructions for my fellow guest who did not, perhaps in the missing guide?) which often times youâre not. Once we had gathered the missing items (which Iâm sure would have been provided by our hosts if they had not been away), we had a lovely stay.
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Sally
The house was very warm and cosy throughout our stay even when we had unexpected snow. The kitchen was well equipped for our needs. The tap needs a new washer to stop it running continuously. The beds were extremely comfy and we all slept very well. The Lantern is situated in a lovely position, it was very near to the village where there are numerous eating establishments and only a short drive to the many pretty villages in the Cotswolds.
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Chris
Really lovely cosy accommodation in a magnificent village. Would go again in a heartbeat. Perfectly presented by the owner.