Truly STUNNING VIEWS at Hillcrest cottage, Cotswolds, AONB

STUNNING VIEWS welcome you on arrival at this stylish, characterful cottage in this glorious part of the Cotswolds. It is not just A view but THE VIEW which makes this cottage so unique. Ideal for a Romantic Retreat but comfortably sleeps up to 4 guests and baby in a cot. Delight in the evening sunsets from the bedroom balcony. Be wowed by the magical sparkling lights along the valley as night falls!

Beautifully appointed and furnished. There is a spacious "full size" kitchen and dining area with a newly commissioned breakfast bar & 4 stools, as well as large dining table & double doors to the garden & views.
The sitting room has a cosy log burner, and there is an abundance of reading and vintage games to entertain.
Upstairs are the two bedrooms and bathroom; a twin room and the beautiful, spacious main bedroom with king size bed, tv seating area , quirky dressing table and the bedroom balcony looking over the garden and those STUNNING VIEWS!

In the Guests Book for HILLCREST COTTAGE- what our guests say;
"One of those places which stay in your memories for ever",
"Waking up to that 'extra special' view every morning made our hearts sing".
"By far the best cottage we have ever stayed in,"
"All we can say is.. WOW!"
"Such a romantic place, that I proposed and she said yes!"
"So many thoughtful touches, we knew instantly we had made the right choice!"

ABOUT THE COTTAGE
Characterful & stylish with modern conveniences... do look at the photos!

IN SUMMER, throw open all the double doors & allow the space to flow outdoors to the lovely, well tended garden for an Al fresco BBQ on the circular BBQ terrace with uninterrupted views. Take time out for some R&R lounging on the cocoon seat for two, dine al fresco & light the chimenia as the evening cools to extend the outdoor experience.
IN WINTER months cosy up infront of the Cotswold fireplace with log burner for a good read or play some "vintage" games. (the cottage is fully centrally heated with double glazing too)!

MAIN BEDROOM
* bedroom balcony overlooking the garden & the views beyond
* king-size bed & pocket spring mattress
* choice of hard and softer pillows.
* luxury white Egyptian cotton bed linen
* smart TV (sofa seating area)
* 2 luxury dressings gowns when 2 guests stay

THE TWIN BEDDED ROOM-
* stunning views
* 2 single beds with pocket spring mattresses
* luxury white Egyptian cotton bed linen
* dressed with soft toys for child guests
* travel cot available, (though please bring own baby bedding).

THE BATHROOM
* simply stylish
* shower over the white bath with curved glass screen.
* rustic round stone basin, full height rustic shelving
* bath towels, face towels , flannels

THE LOUNGE
* log burner+ large basket of brickets or logs + extra from garage, diy stores
* double doors to a small outside terrace
* smart tv
* plenty of reading & games

KITCHEN-DINING is spacious & open plan
* NEW March 2026 is a newly commissioned breakfast bar with 4 stools
* double doors out to the pretty Cotswold garden with far reaching views
* generous sized dining table & 4 chairs
* very well equipped kitchen,
* white crockery & good selection of glasses for most occasions
* pretty vintage tea-wares for a traditional cream tea at home
* dishwasher, washing machine, full size family fridge-freezer, microwave, oven & ceramic hob,
* electric hand whisk, cream whisk, toastie maker, fondue set, toaster, juicer
* cafetiere or DeLonghi barrister expresso coffee maker, coffee grinder
* loads of recipe books

ENTERTAINMENT
* 2 x 30" smart TVs with freeview
* mobile ultimate ears speaker with wireless connection for your music apps etc
* free wifi, newly upgraded
* plenty of reading, board games & dvds

THE GARDEN & BBQ
* stunning views from everywhere
* private use of flat garden, edged with flower beds & well tended shrubs, not totally fenced
* BBQ coals can be purchased at local garage & supermarkets.
*Chimenea with bricketts , large round table with lazy-susan, 4 comfortable chairs with cushions & parasol
* "swing" cocoon seat for two with cushions
PLEASE BE AWARE there are 7 steps down to BBQ area and children need to be supervised at all times

EXTRAS you will find at the cottage
* useful welcome starter basket
* traditional picnic basket
* cool box
* 2 foldaway chairs for days out
* pretty vintage tea-wares for afternoon tea
* fresh herbs from the garden
* special occasion bunting, lanterns etc (available on request)
* 2 luxury dressing gowns (when just 2 guests stay)
* few little extra "touches " (when just 2 guests stay)

BABIES, under 2's
* travel cot (but we don't provide baby bedding or baby bed linens)
* full size high chair


DRIVE PARKING
* driveway parking for 1 car + extra road/layby parking a short walk away.
There is driveway parking, outside our cottage next door for one car. We advise guests see each other out of the drive at all times-a slightly high Cotswolds stone wall blocks a clear view of the lane...all at the owners risk.

IMPORTANT INFO
We, the owners live next door, & have 2+1 dogs.
If you are at all unsure about dogs, do make us aware before booking, as they maybe sunbathing in the shared driveway.
(I am sorry but we cannot accept your pets at the cottage- ours are not allowed in the cottage either!)

It is important to us that our cottage meets your needs and expectations, for your time away. So having read all the above, please ask if you have questions before Instant Booking and we will happily expand on any information. All we want is for you have the most enjoyable stay!

EATING OUT
The area is spoilt for choice on eating out within 2 or 3 miles. The info folder in the cottage will give you plenty of my ideas locally or I can give you a few of my recommendations to look up before staying.
We have a few suggestions easily walkable- short distance but "up hill home".
A short walk from the cottage is Stroud Brewery on the canal, the quirky Felt cafe in the bend of the River Frome, the Remedy (Long table) a sharing food charity ( fun and funky) , the Ship Inn for a Sunday lunch roast. There is even the Burleigh Court Hotel for a nice evening drink, celebration dinner, even spa.

TO DO
There is genuinely so much to do and see....
A Saturday morning a visit to the amazing Strouds' award winning farmers market 2 miles away is a must, if only to experience the Stroud buzz, and you can walk all the way there along the canal. (Tourist info in Stroud "Sub" Rooms)
Wonderful walks on the beautiful NT common in AONB where cows and horses free roam from May to November , excellent eating out, attend an auction, as on TV, Berkeley castle, Wildfowl Park at Slimbridge, Westonbirt Arboretum, Woodchester mansion, Stroud brewery, picnics at Beaufort or Cirencester polo in the summer, vintage shopping, plenty of golf courses and well situated for visiting many picturesque Cotswolds villages too...
Painswick & the Rococo gardens 15minutes away
Tetbury is 20 minutes away, full of antique shops, & Highgrove nearby ( Tetbury woolsack races in May)
Westonbirt Arboretum is 20 minutes away Badminton eventing is only 8 miles away too-
The world famous cheese roll at Brockworth is 20mins away in May. Do look up Giffords travelling Circus April- September.
Cheltenham Gold Cup festival is 22 mins by car.
Badminton House is hosting its first RHS flower show this year 2026

We hope to be able to welcome you soon !
Tricia