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Welcome to Notgrove Holiday Cottages in the heart of the Cotswolds
Our Holiday Cottages offer more than just a place to stay, set on the 1500 acre Notgrove Estate in the heart of the Cotswolds we offer a true holiday experience. Meet the animals, explore the Estate using the mapped out walks and cycle paths and enjoy our host of Bespoke Extras. Stunning cottages surrounded by stunning scenery.
Our Holiday Cottages & Pods
All our cottages welcome children and dogs, have Wi-fi and woodburing stoves. Avery, The Lodge and Church Cottages have enclosed grass gardens, the Barns have courtyard gardens to the front. All the barns also have disabled access with a downstairs bedroom and bathroom.
Set in some spectacular countryside it includes 400 acres of unspoilt pasture mostly in steep sided dry valleys, interspersed with mixed woodland copses.
“I just wanted to drop you a note on behalf of us all to say a big thank you for a wonderful weekend. It truly was one of the nicest , cleanest and best run properties we have stayed at. The food on arrival was lovely and the cake was a really nice touch. We didn’t want to leave ! We all feel extremely rested. I’m sure we will be back.”
Mr and Mrs Lee-Tracy – Wainway
“Fantastic stay in the Cotswolds”.
I just wanted to say thank you for a fantastic stay in the Cotswolds at Notgrove, on behalf of our group. Thank you for your help in organising the trip as it really contributed to the weekend being such a success! Kate who did our catering on Saturday evening was excellent and we were delighted with the meal and her customer service. We all had such a wonderful time and loved the property. It’s beautifully done, well equipped and you really have thought of everything thoughtfully. We were fortunate with the weather and enjoyed the outdoor space and exploring the local area. We had children within the party crying as they didn’t want to leave yesterday morning!
Thank you once again and we look forward to returning to Notgrove very soon.”
Anne-Marie Nugnes
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Notgrove Holiday Cottages in the Cotswolds
Here in an area bounded by Bath, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon you’ll find some of the finest landscape in England. Cotswold towns and villages such as Burford, Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water are world famous and remain largely unchanged since their creation in medieval England centuries ago. This was when the wealth of the wool trade left its mark in the high quality stone buildings for which the area is renowned.
Notgrove itself lies in the heart of the Cotswolds, only 4 miles from Northleach, famed for its magnificent church of St Peter and St Paul which is claimed to be the “Cathedral of the Cotswolds”. Nearby, the River Windrush flows through the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water, creating a very picturesque village scene.
At nearly 800ft, Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold towns and is famous as a centre for antiques. The Roman Fosse Way from Cirencester to Leicester passes through it and it probably dates from a prehistoric fortified settlement on top of the hill.
Should you decide to stay for a few days in one of our holiday cottages you will find plenty of places to visit and sites to enjoy, in these market towns or quiet villages and hamlets. If you would like to book a cottage please click here
It’s all about great service…
“Just to say thanks for a fabulous week at Avery Cottage! A beautiful base for exploring a wonderful area, no-one wanted it to end today.
And thank you again for your time in taking us to feed the alpacas on Monday, the kids were thrilled and I think our youngest won’t realise our holiday is over until he can’t see the alpacas out of the window when he has breakfast tomorrow!
Hope the cottages continue to do as well for Notgrove as they deserve to.”
Ann Barnes – Avery Cottage
“We had an absolutely wonderful time. The cottage was fantastic – wonderfully clean and the children loved the private and safe garden. We will certainly look to book with you again next time we are in the Cotswolds.”
Mrs Jethwa – 2 Church Cottage
“We had a really great time and thoroughly enjoyed the cottage. The area was really lovely and the cottage extremely good, comfortable and well equipped. Very clean. A lot of thought had gone in to what might be needed.”
Mr Ellerton – Avery Cottage
Recent Facebook Reviews
We stayed in the Buttercup pod and had the absolute best time! It was so peaceful and our 3 year old LOVED the whole experience. There was everything we needed, and she loved saying goodnight to the alpacas! Nearby to some lovely little villages for exploring the countryside and the BEST views from the pod. Some great cycle rides, completely safe place to stay, and we loved the games room/play areas too. Lily's highlight was probably Gromit the goat coming to say hi to us in the pod haha! Thank you again and we will definitely be back! 🙂read more
Kaz Derbyshire
2018-09-19T08:31:17+0000
Our 2nd stay in Cobnut Barn. Location is superb. Picturesque village and lovely walks all around. The Cotswold are a beautiful part of the country and for those preferring to use a car it is not far to find beautiful villages and towns. The barn is well equipped and everything available that you could possibly need. Lots of space in the open plan downstairs for 8 adults. We all agreed that we could live in the barn! The new pods look great and the Safari tents due next year, I believe, should be be brilliant if all of the other accommodation available is anything to go by.read more
Joan Brooks
2018-09-13T08:13:38+0000
Stayed for 2 nights in one of the Pods. So impressed. Clean and very cosy. Plenty for the kids to do outside and inside in the games room. Also the lovely animals. Can't wait to return xxxread more
Nicola Grant
2018-08-30T10:31:57+0000
The pods are extremely well thought out, with room to move even for four people, and excellent facilities. The games room is a welcome refuge from bad weather and the animals are wonderful. The site is peaceful and a ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds.read more
Victoria Larley
2018-08-15T08:02:21+0000
Stayed for a weekend in Periwinkle pod. So quirky we loved it. Great location. So peaceful. Pod was lovely and clean. If i were to criticise at all, I would say that sleeping anymore than 2 makes it very tight, we had 3 of us stay and because the weather was great we were only in the pod to sleep so it was perfect, if the weather wasn't great and we needed to spend time in the pod then it wouldn't have been great. My only other slight negative is that there is not 1 shelf or cupboard to put anything so we keep it all in the car. But like I said, it was a great stay and I would come back! We would just book 2 pods next time.read more
Linzi Hill
2018-08-07T06:31:46+0000
Great accommodation and a really lovely location, perfect for toddlers/young children. Our 2 year old loved seeing the goats and alpacas and watching the tractors chug up and down the lane! Perfect for visiting the sites in Bourton on the Water too. We’ll definitely be back!read more
Laura Diprose
2018-07-27T07:55:34+0000
Just returned from a lovely 2 nights away at idyllic Notgrove. The Pods are wonderful- lovely and cosy and having our own en-suite was bliss. The beds were super comfy too!! Beautiful surroundings. Will definitely return.read more
Lisa Yorke
2018-07-10T17:15:53+0000
A really wonderful accomodation, an amazing estate! But nobody received us, nobody checked out, the only way to get help was texting, and I've got an answer 24 h later...Not so welcoming.read more
Polly Valentina
2018-07-03T12:55:27+0000
Dear Katie
Our visit to the pod in Nortgrove brought what we had seen on the internet.
In summary, everything was in order.
We enjoyed the place, the pod and the surroundings
It was only a shame (😊) that we only saw one a staff member, The sweet labrador.
We thank you for the pleasant stay
Karst Quastread more
Jan Jansen
2018-06-26T19:04:51+0000
Had a great time on our second visit to Notgrove. Love the quiet and the great views from the pod. The pods are always comfy and clean. There is so much to do in the surrounding area. Shame there was not TV for the time we were there, especially withe the world cup on.read more
Adrian Read
2018-06-26T06:36:39+0000
My husband and I stayed 3 nights at the pods. We wanted a relaxing holidays to get away from our busy life and that is exactly what we have experienced! We were the only ones on the site during the week and it was very quiet. The neighbours was the lovely animals (pig, goats , alpacas). We spend the time visiting a few places around, walking, pub meal & horse riding. The pod was good for 2 people but I could imagine it would be a bit of a squeeze with children..Lovely experience if you want a quiet time 🙂read more
Joanne Thibodeau
2018-06-16T20:20:24+0000
We recently stayed for our third time, second with the same friends & we still love it!! We were lucky enough to have lots of sunshine which helped. Already looking at booking again for next year. We found 2 Hares too 🙂read more
Fiona Cavanagh
2018-06-05T16:07:38+0000
A large group of us took over the pods last weekend and what an amazing time we had. The children (aged 3-10) entertained themselves pretty much all weekend. We personally found the pods a little small for 4 of us but it’s only a weekend so perfectly doable. The only other downside was that the aerial for the communal Tv in the games room wasn’t working for the Royal wedding! These are minor things, it’s an absolutely beautiful setting and we’re already planning next year’s trip.read more
Amber Vassiliou
2018-05-22T21:37:28+0000
A lovely 3 night stay in Hazelnut barn for a group of 6 of us. Extremely comfortable, spacious and very well equipped accommodation. Excellent location for exploring the Cotswolds. Friendly and helpful service before and during our stay. Highly recommended.read more
Gareth Evans
2018-04-29T08:09:59+0000
I was incredibly lucky to win a 2 night stay in a glamping pod. The pods were perfect and the farm and surroundings really picturesque. We had a lovely breakread more
Lou Katie Farmer
2018-04-27T11:14:59+0000
We were absolutely delighted with our pod as it was very Comfortable clean and very tastefully done . My two girls were very happy to play outside even in wet weather and they never been bored due the game room which was available to use anytime.
The farm itself have few animals which amused my kids no end. They stroked chickens goats and lovely dog Peppa. The village itself is nicely small so I didn’t have to worry for my kids to get lost and I could let them out without worrying.
We will definitely be coming back hopefully with better weather my kids can get even more fun � xxread more
Scarlett Mariana
2018-04-14T08:21:28+0000
We absolutely loved our time there. The pods were neat and very comfortable. Personall, it would have been nice to meet some of the staff there, however the system is very efficient as it is 😀.
Looking forward to a return visit.read more
Basirat Yetunde Afinowi
2018-04-08T19:42:31+0000
Me and my fiancé came to stay for his 30th birthday over the Easter weekend. The staff were amazing. I sent decorations the week before for them to decorate the pod. They didn’t fail and it looked brilliant. He was very surprised. The pods themselves are amazing. Everything you need, bed, sofa, tv, shower, toilet and small kitchen area. It was a shame it rained most of the time. They are situated in a perfect spot for local attractions like the Cotswold farm park, birdland, motor museum and miniature village. Would recommend to all friends and will certainly be returning ��� thank you �read more
Sarah Maygo Marie Mason
2018-04-03T07:56:53+0000
Returned home today from a two night stay in the Bluebell pod! Me and my boyfriend had a lovely stay. The pod was everything we expected and more. So clean, cosy and warm! Everything was as described on the website! The farm itself was beautiful we loved looking out on the alpaca’s and visiting the other animals. The games room was also fun, ping pong competition lasted ages!! Such a fab relaxing stay! We visited Bourton On The Water on Saturday and had a delish cream tea. We also went to the Plough Inn just down the road for tea, it was so delicious! Has recently been taken over by new landlords! After we departed today we visited the Cotswold Wildlife Park, such a lovely park with big exhibits! We will definitely be back to Notgrove, hopefully in the summer months so we can spend more time outdoors, BBQing etc! Thank you for a lovely stay!! ���
P.S - Only thing I would say is maybe providing a mop or something similar to dry the floor a bit quicker in the toilet/shower room as when needing to use the loo after someone had showered resulted in wet feet! Other than that no faults!! ��read more
Emily Day
2018-03-25T19:38:14+0000
We recently stayed at the lodge, peaceful and relaxed setting , beautifully decorated and very welcoming , well equipped and very comfy - would recommend . Great location for visiting Stow and Bourton on the water. Kids loved the games room and the dog loved the walk through the village to get there , loved the fact that we were left alone to enjoy X going to visit again and may even try a pod ! Xread more
Emma McGinn
2018-02-23T20:03:37+0000
We love the simplicity of the on suite pods. We stayed in Willowherb for 2 nights. Pod was cosy, warm with a lovely view. We loved walking round the village , visiting the great church, seeing the animals and being in the country. Peppa the dog came to say hello along with the goats Wallace and Grommet. You can make breakfast and a simple meal indoors using one ring and microwave and storage in small fridge. We chose to take our own bedding and cooking pack but it is available. We went for two circular walks a short drive away in Lechlade and Snowshill. We have walked from the pod before to cold Aston to the pub there. Plenty of pubs and restaurants 10 to 20 mins drive away in Bourton on Water Stow on wold and surrounding villages.
Definitely will return again
Debbie and Paulread more
Deborah Kidd
2018-02-21T08:59:26+0000
What a lovely place, we stayed in Buttercup camping pod. we had the alpacas in the field opposite the pod which was nice and they were so friendly as well. the pig in the field next to the Alpacas was so cute, it loved being fussed, It had everything you needed, the WiFi was great, lovely the idea for the fire pit outside the pod, going to have a go at making one myself.
lovely walks in the area, walked into Cold Aston to the local pub, nice pub but could have done with more of a selection of beer on tap.
Will definitely go back again, would be nice if dogs were welcome.
Could i recommend turning 2 of the pods into dog friendly podsread more
Graham Waters
2018-02-19T14:50:23+0000
We thought we were mad glamping in early February, but the pod was warm on our arrival, clean and cosy with everything we needed! Would certainly visit again.read more
Elizabeth Snowdon
2018-02-18T14:58:38+0000
Had my 50th celebration here with a total of 32 adults & children (teens mostly) staying in all the barns. (They can be rented separately).
The properties were very well equipped with super bedrooms and a bathroom for each which made it convenient for all.
Plenty of fridges & freezers for the food delivery we had on the first evening.
Parking is great and although quite remote, that was a blessing so we knew we would not disturb anyone with comings and goings. There are pods nearby but we stayed in cold January so they were unoccupied.
The games room was fabulous and really made sure no one had a bored moment in the 5 days we were there.
The main area was super for our group to gather in Walnut Barn which was the largest. (The dishwasher was a blessing, but make sure you do a full wash. We tried the quick wash, but was not really clean enough so had to go again!)
We managed to cook for everyone across the various barns and then bring to the main area.
The outside area was great for an amble to see the animals or a longer walk to the local pub (alas closed!) and wander around the picturesque area. Take walking boots!
There are plenty of places to visit by car in the lovely Cotswolds, but my review is dedicated to the property to confirm my recommendation of a great place to stay.
All in all we had an amazing time together and would choose this venue again.
Thank you.read more
Jude Dingley
2018-01-28T20:22:38+0000
An amazing place that’s so beautiful!! We went on a girls trip to celebrate a birthday. The pod and grounds were everything we expected and more; comfortably fitting 4 of us in one pod. The pods were warm, spotless, felt very cosy and situated with a fabulous view. Only a 5 minute drive to Bourton-on-the-Water, the site it’s nicely situated within farmland and a beautiful village. Would definitely recommend a visit and we would love to return.read more
Christina Knowles
2018-01-21T19:50:03+0000
Just spent 3 nights in Walnut Barn with family celebrating my son's 30th birthday. Superb accommodation, very spacious and well equipped. 3 yr old loved the animals and surrounding countryside, baby well catered for. Games room very well equipped. Maybe more fridge space or drinks fridge and new non stick frying pan ! Overall though excellent accommodation did not want to leave. Thank you.read more
Jeanette Jones
2018-01-09T08:38:51+0000
The place was as presented on-line. We enjoyed our trip. An old building with quirks but the owners have upgraded the kitchen and bathrooms. Heating worked well and we were warm during the heavy snow. Very nice to look out onto the rolling hills rather than other buildings. All good!read more
Pam Cunneyworth
2018-01-05T10:11:09+0000
Recently stayed here in one of the pods, we had a fantastic couple of nights, the kids thoroughly enjoyed every minute running around, seeing all of the animals, playing in the games room. The pod was very spacious, clean and had everything you need. Will definitely be returning � thanks for a lovely break, was just what we all needed �read more
Lucy Bent
2017-11-03T21:56:51+0000
We recently stayed for two nights in the campion pod & we loved it! The pods were very clean & more spacious than I thought they would be with everything we needed for our stay. The site itself is amazing with plenty to see & do & the games barn is well equiped to keep everyone entertained. We will definatley be back in the summer for another short break.read more
Natalie Davies
2017-11-03T20:46:08+0000
I recently visited the pods with my 2 children who absolutely loved the surroundings and facilities. I love that the pods open out onto the enclosed paddock, meaning the kids can run free, get suitably muddy and do what kids should be doing in the Cotswolds! The games room was a big hit, as was the football 'pitch'. It was so lovely being able to interact with the animals too (especially your gorgeous piggy!) - perfect for keeping the children entertained.read more
Emma Beckett
2017-11-03T09:33:01+0000
Pod was nice and clean but not well equipped. Expected at least a mug or glass, nothing provided at all and didn't know how to get anything. The coffee machine in the games room was disgusting. Had emailed owners twice before to let us know what we needed to bring without any response. No sign of owners during visit, no one else staying there, didn't know how to contact anyone. Probably wrong time of year to visit, was freezing inside. You need to update your visitor information. I'm sorry to appear so negative as the landscape is so lovely but these pods are available at half your price elsewhere.read more
Natalie Romano
2017-11-02T23:55:53+0000
We had a lovely weekend at Notgrove, staying in Wainway, two adjoining cottages. We all enjoyed ourselves celebrating a family 80th birthday with age ranges from 9 to 80 and a dog. The accommodation was great - well equipped and comfortable (although Inka wondered where his towels and bowls were) and we loved the longer trail routes although there could have been a few more purple dots! Kate Pennell came to do a catered dinner for us on the Saturday and was fabulous. Thank you very muchread more
Sarah Crowdy
2017-11-01T14:38:49+0000
We stayed in one of the pods for 2 nights, warm and cosy. Lovely location within walking distance of a local pub, we walked with our torches it took about 20 minutes. My girls loved feeding the animals both mornings.read more
Lynn Palmer
2017-10-26T09:21:59+0000
We stayed in Church cottage in June this year 2017, we bought our springer spaniel with us, we loved it so much we returned in October stayed in The Lodge with friends , such a beautiful peaceful place, great views and both cottages very comfortable, our friends loved it too will definitely be back, thanks Notgrove . Cathy and John Davidsonread more
Cathy Davidson
2017-10-20T14:42:15+0000
Beautiful and clean . We met friends here for a couple of days mountain biking . The local pub was superb and the barmaid even gave us a lift home ! Will definitely be returningread more
Nikki Rodick
2017-10-09T14:13:15+0000
I booked the Cobnut Barn for my mums 70th birthday celebrations for 6 adults and 2 young children. It exceeded our expectations and was a fantastically well equipped comfortable barn with modern furnishings and everything was provided that you could possibly need. The children loved the games room, the animals and the jacuzzi bath! It really is a great setup in beautiful countryside. We will certainly visit again....we may try the glamping pods next time which also looked great! I would definitely recommend.read more
Flora Dent
2017-10-04T11:20:55+0000
We stayed in Chestnut Barn, which is a comfortable, well appointed three bedroom, three en-suite property. It provided an ideal base for touring the Cotswolds. We took the recommendation to book Chef Kate Pennell for one evening, it was a great move, as we enjoyed a wonderfully relaxed, carefree evening, eating delicious food. The cost of both our stay and Kate were very reasonable.read more
Karen J. Malone
2017-09-28T16:24:58+0000
We had a great time at the pods , 2 families celebrating a special birthday. The pods were spotless and really cosy and cute. We loved meeting all the animals and walking to the pub in Cold Aston. It was really peaceful and the sunflowers were beautiful! The firepit was great for bbqing on and sitting round in the evening. The games room is a fantastic idea for worse weather days and the table tennis and table football went down a storm with both the kids and adults! The hot drinks machine was a welcome touch as was the availability to purchase emergency supplies! Many thanks for a lovely stay.read more
Sharon Bartlett
2017-09-12T07:13:25+0000
Loved our stay in Poppy pod at this beautiful location, so clean, very comfy beds great to have a tv and wifi. Loved the games room, so great to have access 24/7. We walked lots around the area and the scenery so close to the accommodation is breathtaking.
I wanted to take blossom home with me, loved all the animals. My favourite thing would be the trail we discovered. Thank you for a wonderful vacation Notgrove we will be back.read more
Pamela Lewis-Cresswell
2017-09-07T10:11:50+0000
It was incrediable! I took my partner away for a surprise birthday present and we both loved every second! It was clean and tidy, there's so much to do around you! The walks around the Pods are so relaxing! I loved that Kate's dog comes round each morning to greet you! One of the best parts! The farm animals are great! I felt like I was in a different world completely every time I woke up! Everybody was so polite and helpful if we needed any help! We met very nice families around us, we will defiantly be going Glamping again here! Thank you so much for wonderful week and a first time experience glamping!read more
Lauran Rhea Pike
2017-09-03T08:08:53+0000
We had a wonderful 5 days in one of the pods. The kids loved the play area and made friends straight away. Feeding the animals was brilliant as the kids never stopped talking about it. A beautiful setting and a great location to explore. We will definitely be backread more
Andy McDonald
2017-08-28T17:19:54+0000
Such a great place to stay:-) The pod was well-equipped and comfortable - even a flat screen tv and the kids had the cheek to say said the wi-fi was better quality than ours at home! We hired bikes that were delivered to us at our pods, cooked on the fire pit and enjoyed the freshly laid eggs, loved all the animals especially the friendly goats and the 'wiggy' alpacas, the countryside was so beautiful and relaxing, and we really felt a million miles away from city life. Really good value for money break and I am recommending Notgrove to anyone wanting to escape to the Cotswolds for some quality time with friends or family.read more
Gail Mulvaney
2017-08-18T09:35:20+0000
What a wonderful stay we had. We stayed in Willowherb for just 1 night, but wished it had been longer. The pods really are perfect, wirh everything you need and the children felt it was such an adventure. The facilities inside and outside of the pod were great. There are some lovely walks around the area too. Looking out of the window and seeing the animals was a lovely way to wake up. We will be back!read more
Hannah Munn
2017-08-10T06:41:15+0000
We had a wonderful holiday at Notgrove. We stayed in Poppy Pod which was just perfect. It was SO clean and tidy. The games room was excellent, although my son wanted to play on the pool table but that was situated in the other games room which we weren't able to use.
The location and surrounding area was beautiful and tranquil.
Having our evening meal cooked on the fire pit each evening was superb and of course the marshmallows too!
I've rated four stars and not five for one reason only, which was the lack of seeing any staff. We didn't see anyone until I went to ask about the pool table. That was it! I think it would have been nice on the day of arrival for some to pop their head round and say "hi I'm ... and if you need anything just give us a shout/call but other than that we will leave you to your own devices, enjoy your stay" we honestly didn't see anyone??
Just a few words would have been nice.
Anyway, we did have a fabulous stay and we would love to stay there again.
Kind regards,
A Camplingread more
Ann Campling
2017-08-08T16:01:47+0000
We recently had a wonderful three night stay in Chestnut. There were seven of us and the ground floor bedroom was perfect for my 90 year old parents.
The cottages are very well appointed and brilliantly converted from farm buildings. We loved the spacious ,open plan living area . We also enjoyed a lovely meal in the cottage which was cooked by Kate Pennell a talent local chef.
We have every intention of paying a return visit to this beautiful estate which is in an outstandingly pretty area.read more
Helen Broadhead
2017-07-15T14:38:03+0000
I would have liked to have given five stars but due to the following issues I'm afraid it has to be only four. I booked Bluebell pod as a birthday treat for my husband. We arrived on Saturday 8th July only to discover that the bespoke extras I had paid for were not there. Faced with the prospect of no crockery or linen (the fire pack didn't matter so much) I called the telephone number provided and left a message informing you of our plight and awaited a response. When we didn't get a call we decided to walk down to the games room area to see if there was anyone around. After a few minutes a lady arrived in a car. We enquired whether she was a member of staff and was told she was. I was about to explain our problem but she cut me short and rather curtly stated that I hadn't ordered these items which is why they were not in the pod. I had been trying to find the confirmation email on my phone but the data signal was not good so it took me a while. In the meantime she had driven off with the missing items so we followed her back to Bluebell. I attempted to explain that, although I had not ordered the bespoke extras at the time of booking I had emailed and added them on later and had confirmation that they were added from someone called Katie. It turned out that this lady was Katie herself. I wanted to show her the confirmation email but she simply snapped that she'd left her children to sort our issue out and drove away again! This left my husband and I feeling guilty for something that was your fault and not ours! Not a good start. However, we were desperate for a cup of tea so set about unpacking the 'crockery'. Not crockery, but plastic cups, plates etc. Not a problem apart from the fact that the cups were very dirty so we had to scrub them before we could even make a cuppa! We discovered that this seems to be a problem with the material they are made from and they are very hard to clean, but these little details should be checked before giving them out to people. The pod itself was wonderfully clean and tidy and the only other issue is that the tiny freezer compartment in the fridge was very iced up and did not keep the ice cream we bought frozen. We had to throw it away! Something else you need to check before guests arrive. Having said all of that, the setting is stunning! It was lovely to have the fire pit and we found the animals and countryside totally charming. We even had a flock of house martins flying around us this morning as we were preparing to depart. The issues that we had at the start of our stay would not deter us from visiting again, but I strongly suggest that you take a little more care over looking after your paying customers as we are the ones who can make or break this type of business!read more
Beth Allen
2017-07-11T20:20:29+0000
We stayed in the Lodge for 4 nights. The cottage is very quaint and generally very comfortable with a lovely private garden and the surrounding area is beautiful. The kitchen is pretty well equipped with all the basics required for cooking (and cleaning) and the staff we met were lovely. I was surprised and disappointed when a heating engineer turned up unexpectedly to service the boiler on the second morning of our stay, I would have expected to be informed about this by the staff in advance and would obviously have preferred if it had been arranged for one of the change over days so it didn't inconvenience us as guests. I also felt that the laminated notices inside both front and back doors telling us not to walk on the private drive or gardens were far from welcoming! Both these things left a slightly sour taste in the mouth for what would otherwise be a very idyllic holiday.read more
Lisa Macintyre
2017-07-10T09:40:48+0000
We have just had a fantastic two night stay in Lupin Pod and couldn't be happier with our lovely relaxing time at Notgrove. The Estate is beautiful and we really appreciated the efforts that have gone in to maintaining the footpaths, bridleways and wild flower field perimeters - we did a fantastic 8 mile circular walk followed by a delicious meal at The Plough Inn, Cold Aston. A weekend to remember and recommend to others �read more
Sally Higham
2017-07-02T17:49:47+0000
Stayed in a pod for 2 nights. Although the pod is small it has everything you need in there. The double bed is quite small if you are tall but for 2 nights it was fine. The shower was excellent - powerful and hot. The only issue with the shower room was there was a foul smell in there all the time. (The wc is also in there). Not sure if this was because we were in the first pod and the drainage all runs down to our end.
The games room is big but not very good when the 2 main items to play did not have a ball!! Therefore we could not play ping pong or the football table. We searched high and low but could not locate a ball.
The actual area is beautiful and clean and all the little surrounding villages are the same. Some lovely pubs and Bourton on Water is a must.
Overall a lovely place to stay.read more
Chris Russell
2017-06-24T09:10:33+0000
We had an absolutely fantastic time at notgrove staying in the pods! They were so cute and rather roomy than expected! I slept on the sofa bed which was surprisingly comfortable! We did hire the cooking pack and fire pack which I would recommend as it saves you taking it all with you. The grounds were kept absolutely beautiful. The animals were lovely to see and of course wallis and gromit roaming around saying hello : D I would recommend taking a fan in this weather as the pods do get quite hot. Other than that we would definitely recommend Notgrove and will be back soon!read more
April White
2017-06-21T08:24:42+0000
We stayed in the Notgrove pods for 5 days and loved every minute.. the pods are compact but well equipped. We had lovely weather so the double doors were permanently open, sat there in the peace was wonderful and so relaxing, the way the outdoor space is set up each pod has its own privacy which is great, due to the size of the pod cooking inside is slightly limited as you only get one hob & microwave but outside cooking is a must in nice weather anyway � would definitely go back and recommend them to anyone �read more
Lisa McKinnon
2017-06-18T09:26:49+0000
Stayed in the glamping pods for 3 days as a different idea to hotel stays. The pods themselves appear very new and adequate for their purpose although if any taller than 5'7 your feet may hang out of the bed! Each pod has a bathroom, double bed, dining area and sofa with tv. We took our own linen and cooking pack rather than paying extra for the option. The weather was beautiful whilst we stayed so had two bbq whilst here and put provided was ideal. On site is a games room which if staying with kids would be ideal along with large garden area, climbing frame and football goals. The only problem we had during our stay was the goats which wander around and although very entertaining to watch, they eat all the newly planted trees and bushes which I'm not sure is quiet appropriate. Pods are located far enough away from each other and separated by a small fence, but during our stay we were the only people there. On the down side you would need a car to visit any local towns and shops. overall a great stay and would entertain going back but with friends so a little bit more to do.read more
Kate Simmons
2017-05-29T21:30:37+0000
Lovely place to stay. The pod was very clean and spacious. The only thing I found a bit annoying was there was nobody to contact. We couldn't find the pods as the only postcode I had, sent us to the manor and we couldn't get hold of anybody for help. On the second night we wanted a fire pack for the evening and couldn't get hold of anyone to buy one, when I finally got hold of someone they said they might be able to get us one turns out they never did..... So the customer care I found was quite poor but the pods and the surroundings were lovely 🙂read more
Sarah Butterfield
2017-05-22T09:17:20+0000
We had a wonderful time. The pods were perfectly appointed and it was wonderful to have lots of open space for the kids to play in. We all made very good use of the games room and have come home with Table Football superstars. Definitely the most civilised way to spend time in the great outdoors. I have to give a special mention to Harry, who dealt with my failure to order enough bedding with calm and charm. Thank you Notgrove it was fantastic.read more
Fionnuala Thompson
2017-05-19T13:40:02+0000
We spent 2 nights in Poppy pod whilst visiting Badminton Horse Trials. Pod was clean and comfy. Setting was beautiful and there was plenty to keep the kids occupied. Will definitely recommend and return.read more
Marie Elizabeth
2017-05-07T18:47:49+0000
We had a great time enjoying the peace and quiet, the freedom to roam and the quality of the accommodation is top class. Loads to do on your doorstep, some beautiful scenery and picturesque villages. Highly recommended for families - the kids love this place, thanks Notgrove.read more
Michael Pattison
2017-05-01T14:03:29+0000
Lovely grounds. The pods were amazing. Really comfortable, even with the four us (me, my wife and 2 kids). The games room was well equipped and the staff were really nice. Bourton on the Water is a quaint town to visit. Would definitely go back.read more
Carlos Saba
2017-04-24T20:53:12+0000
We had a lovely few days in the Campion glamping pod. Very clean and comfortable. I was worrying about the cold nights but the pod was toasty warm. The sites play area and games room is an added bonus, and my little boy loved the animals too. We will definitely look to visit again.read more
Stephanie Thomason
2017-04-22T17:53:14+0000
We had a lovely time staying at the glamping pods with our 2 boys (6 and 2 year old). Pod was surprisingly spacious inside with a small kitchen, toilet with wet room. Great outdoor space and a games room too. Feeding the animals in the morning whilst involving the kids was amazing; our boys loved it. Very convenient location with loads of things to go and do and see nearby! Would definitely recommend it to anyone and we'll certainly be returning soon! Thank you!!!read more
Thanos Kopitsas
2017-04-19T19:19:53+0000
Just had a great Easter bank holiday staying at Notgrove. The pods had everything we needed, would highly recommend, especially if you have young children!!read more
Deborah Coulson
2017-04-18T16:13:01+0000
Thank you Notgrove, we had a fantastic stay in the Easter Holidays. The pods, the site and the amenities are all very lovely and family friendly. The estates grounds and countryside and local area are all outstanding, we will be back! Xread more
Jo Dobbs
2017-04-12T21:30:54+0000
Lovely stay in the glamping pods last weekend. We had booked 4 pods and they were all clean, comfortable and cozy. The location is a great base to explore neighbouring towns. The BBQ grills could be cleaner and slightly bigger. Other than that, we couldn't find any other faults. The games room was fun and the playing area for kids is great too. Would definitely come back and recommend to others!read more
Mah Sheikh
2017-04-11T22:29:47+0000
I had an amazing stay in the Cotswolds. The Cottage was perfect & the garden was amazing & fully secure for my two dogs. The estate was very beautiful & a great base to explore the rest of the Cotswolds. I would recommend anyone to stay here, 5* all the way. Thanks for an amazing holiday, I'm looking to come back in the summer holidays.read more
Nicola Brosnan
2017-04-10T07:33:59+0000
We had a fantastic short break. Great base for the Cotswolds and surrounding areas. The pods are so cute, relaxing and comfortable. Would definitely recommend going here.read more
Michelle Holman Was Welsher
2017-04-02T06:52:20+0000
