Summary:
Hot chocolate tastes better in a cottage, and Prosecco tastes better in a hot tub, something worth remembering as we welcome you to Homestead Cottage, lovingly brought back to life after fifteen years. Once again a warm, three-bedroom retreat in the heart of South Cerney, it’s the perfect place to slow down and get lost in blankets and a good book.

The Space:
Inside you’ll find exposed beams and warm brick, that all add to that classic postcard cottage aesthetic. It’s a house with real character, whether you want to picture yourself on the set from The Holiday, or the kids want to imagine a fairytale escape (there’s even a well built into the floor of the kitchen).

Evenings are best spent by the fire, as the house fills with that special warm timber aroma. Or if you’d prefer, out in the garden under festoon lights, hot tub bubbling away, glass in hand.

This is a place for simple pleasures and easy company, where you can curl up with a good book, share slow dinners, and feel completely tucked away.

Guest Access:
Looking inside:

• Three bedrooms, sleeping up to six guests
• Two bedrooms upstairs, including a principal with a superking bed
• One bedroom downstairs, ideal for grandparents or guests with accessibility
needs
• Two bathrooms in total (one with free-standing copper bathtub and shower
over, one with walk-in shower)
• Open-plan living and kitchen area with dining table for six
• Fully equipped kitchen with brand-new appliances and coffee machine
• Log burner, Smart TVs in every bedroom, and a large screen in the living area
• Wildsmith Skin toiletries included with every stay

On your doorstep:

• Fully enclosed private garden with lawn
• Hot tub, festoon lights, and barbecue for alfresco dining
• Outdoor table for six
• Off-road parking for two cars, plus street parking available
• Short walks to cafés, pubs, and the heart of South Cerney village

Nearby:

Homestead Cottage sits in the centre of South Cerney, surrounded by incredible lakes and trails. Within walking distance you’ll find:

• 3 Local Pubs: The Royal Oak, The Old George Inn, The Elliot Arms
• Pennycress Café and Claudine’s Coffee Shop
• There’s also a Co-Op, post office, and local fish & chip shop

And just a short drive away:

• Cotswold Lakes (10–15 minutes on foot)
• Cirencester and Bibury (15 minutes by car)
• Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford, and The Slaughters (35 minutes)
• Cotswold Farm Park, Cotswold Wildlife Park, and Westonbirt Arboretum
• Jolly Nice Farm Shop & Café and Daylesford Organic Farm

Other Things to Note:
• Up to two dogs allowed (£30 per dog)
• Family-friendly retreat (sleeps six)
• Travel cot, and high chair provided
• No parties, and no smoking indoors

Interaction with Guests:
Everybody finds peace in a different way, and that’s how it should be. From the moment you book, you decide the pace, and we’ll be there to help you plan, and create moments that really matter. It’s that little extra layer of support we offer to make sure everything runs smoothly. Thoughtful service, that never gets in the way of a good moment.

Whether that means a slow morning with a fresh pot of tea and a long soak, or a day out exploring neighbourhoods and nature - we’ll guide you, so it all unfolds just the way you’ve pictured it.