An old Manor House in the Cotswolds with honey-colours bricks and high slate roof overlooks a shingled drive and large lawn.s

Find Self-Catering Holiday Cottages in The Cotswolds

Book a holiday cottage in the Cotswolds, a range of hills that flow through Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. Visit the array of picturesque honey-coloured villages and little market towns dotting the landscape. Each cottage is like stepping back into a quaint English tableau from a bygone era. Villages like BroadwayStow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-the Marsh are beautiful examples of Cotswold communities. Here, you will find some stunning, often luxurious Cotswold holiday cottages to suit your needs. Take time to wander along the cobbled streets and visit the quaint old shops and restaurants that abound. The Cotswolds lie within easy reach of some of England’s most beautiful towns and cities, including Oxford, Bath, Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon.

A semi-detached Cotswold holiday cottage with leaded, bay windows overlooks a village street.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

The Dervish is a gorgeous Cotswold stone cottage nestled in the village of Broadway in Gloucestershire. The rural cottage boasts beams and antique furnishings, including an ornamental fireplace, and is centrally located for exploring the village and the surrounding wonders of the Cotswold countryside.

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Exterior of a stone-built Cotswold country house surrounded by trees and parkland.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Deery Me is a luxurious rural holiday cottage in Oxfordshire set amid Blenheim Palace Park in Woodstock. Within easy reach of Oxford and the Cotswolds, the gorgeous 3-bedroom, pet-friendly cottage rests on the banks of the River Glyme within beautiful grounds and offers lovely outdoor areas, a fireplace and style.

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A wood and slate Cotswold holiday cottage overlooks a terrace with a dining table and lawn.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Couples seeking a relaxing getaway will enjoy a stay at The Sycamore, a delightful romantic Cotswold holiday cottage for couples near the historic village of Arlington in Gloucestershire. It's the perfect weekend retreat featuring plenty of natural light streaming from double-height windows, beamed ceilings, and wood floors.

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2-storey stone-built Cotswold Cottage surrounded by a mature garden.
Sleeps
3
Bedrooms
2

Spring Cottage is a gorgeous honey-coloured stone-built cottage nestled within the Cotswolds in Alkerton. The pet-friendly cottage boasts lovely gardens, exposed beams & stone walls, oak furnishings, an open fire, a sunroom and contemporary style, plus access to the region of Oxfordshire.

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A bungalow with double French Windows onto a patio and a lawn ringed by trees.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Hunter Cottage is a newly-built romantic holiday cottage in the Cotswolds offering sophistication and seclusion in Clanfield. Set in a lovely corner of the Cotswold National Park, the contemporary rural cottage boasts views of surrounding fields, an orchard from its ample gardens, and an airy and elegant interior.

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A large Cotswold barn conversion to form a holiday cottage in open countryside.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
4

Rambler's Barn is a charming rural barn situated on 21 acres of fields in Gloucestershire. This beautiful pet-friendly holiday cottage is located in Moreton-in-the-Marsh and boasts a lovely Cotswold stone exterior, which complements its stunning garden. With three bedrooms, a sophisticated log fire, contemporary amenities, and a separate annexe, this tranquil cottage provides the perfect rural retreat.

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A Cotswold holiday cottage with vine-covered walls.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

The 99 Yew Trees is a gorgeous 3-bedroom holiday cottage in Painswick overlooking the church in the heart of The Cotswolds. The 16th-century townhouse boasts a lavish garden full of mature plants and a neutral palette accentuated by traditional features such as the fireplace, wood burner, exposed beams and stone walls.

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A side elevation of a luxury Cotswold Barn conversion with wide, full-height sliding French Windows.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Set amidst the rolling countryside of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Rosebank Barn on the edge of the charming Gloucestershire village of Ablington is a child-friendly cottage converted from a natural stone barn, boasting underfloor heating, vaulted ceilings, and a wood-burning stove.

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Exteriod of a Cotswold honeystone cottage.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

The Stables at The Lammas is an elegant Cotswold stone barn conversion with a truly unique outdoor dining area surrounded by mature gardens in the village of Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire. The rural cottage boasts two courtyards, contemporary luxury and proximity to the best of the Cotswolds.

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The Cotswolds are littered with country houses and places of interest, making them great places to visit on your Cotswold holidays. Must-See destinations on your holiday bucket list should include Sudeley Castle, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Hidcote Manor and Gardens, Berkeley Castle and Tewkesbury Abbey. All the family will enjoy a holiday in the Cotswolds: There are lots of fun places to go with the children, such as the Cotswold Farm Park and Cotswold Country Park.

The area is a walkers’ paradise, intertwined with footpaths and long-distance walks, including The Cotswolds Way. For culture lovers, Cheltenham Festivals and the Everyman Theatre lie to the west, while to the North, a night out at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford on Avon offers plenty of choice for evenings out.