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Grade II* listed holiday home with off-street parking and an open-plan garden - Middle Gable

Cottage in Cheltenham with kitchen and patio

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TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets
In the picturesque town of Bourton-on-the-Water, Middle Gable The Old Hall is a charming Grade II* listed property with a wealth of original character features and modern comforts. Enjoy al fresco dining in the tranquil garden, warm up by the magnificent fireplace or relax on one of two comfortable sofas while watching Freesat TV.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51385 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Grade II* listed holiday home with off-street parking and an open-plan garden - Middle Gable

Cottage in Cheltenham with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities and a garden. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a fridge, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,385 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

588550

About the area

Cheltenham is home to this cottage. Cotswold Motoring Museum and Fosse Gallery Fine Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Naunton Downs Golf Club and Prescott Shooting School. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and The Model Village are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bourton Model Railway Exhibition - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Model Village - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cotswold Countryside Collection - 10 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 17 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bell at Stow - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sheep on Sheep Street - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Box Bush - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grade II* listed holiday home with off-street parking and an open-plan garden - Middle Gable pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grade II* listed holiday home with off-street parking and an open-plan garden - Middle Gable?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grade II* listed holiday home with off-street parking and an open-plan garden - Middle Gable?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grade II* listed holiday home with off-street parking and an open-plan garden - Middle Gable located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is steps away from River Windrush and Cotswold Motoring Museum. Bourton Model Railway Exhibition and The Model Village are also within 10 minutes.

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Grade II* listed holiday home with off-street parking and an open-plan garden - Middle Gable Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

The Middle Gable at Bourton on the Water is a one of a kind experience as your accomodations were built in the 1600's. The home is charming. The town is absolutely lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

sue t.

Excellent stay

The property was an amazingly beautiful house. So interesting. Perfect location. Plenty to do in the area too. Thanks
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely house

Lovely atmospheric property within minutes of the centre of town. Enough parking for two cars in the garage. Everything was in excellent order and the gardens surrounding the house were lovely. It would have been helpful to have access a little earlier than 5.00pm and to be given the key code to get in at least a day before rather than 15 minutes before arrival at 5.00pm.
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10/10 Excellent

A holiday home steeped in history

If you want to feel on holiday in a bygone era but with the essential mod cons of modern living then this is the place to stay. TV, wi-fi, underfloor heating, fully fitted kitchen in surroundings befitting Henry the 8th. A fabulous and comfortable old 4 poster bed in a bedroom that makes you think you're time travelling. All surrounded by a beautiful and quiet English country garden and really close to the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water. We had a great few days away at Middle Gable relaxing and enjoying the many delights of the Cotswolds. Cate the owner couldn't have been more helpful, thank you for sharing your beautiful house.
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10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Wonderful Cotswold Property

Middle Cable embodied everything we were looking for during our stay in the Cotswold. From the enchanting construction of the property, to the beautiful garden area and interior details, everything enhanced our first visit together to this region of England. The living spaces inside are very comfortable, and especially the huge master bed! The kitchen was very well equipped with everything to prepare light or full meals. Cate was wonderful in her communications and we thoroughly enjoyed our conversations. It truly provided a very nice personal touch. We are very pleased with the decision to select this property, and can highly recommend it for a visit to the Cotswolds.
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10/10 Excellent

David E.

A fantastic historic house in a superb location

Middle Gable is a unique opportunity to stay in a very comfortable house which incredibly dates back to 1642. It is very well equipped, beautifully furnished and in a fantastic location in the heart of the Cotswolds. There are countless places to visit and many walks in the area. We have stayed in many holiday cottages and this is one of the very best, full of character and history. We will return and have already recommended it to our friends and family.

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Step into the Past

Phenomenal stay in such a glorious time capsule of the past. Loved the middle gable, appreciated owner dialoguing with us and the town so charming!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely

We enjoyed our week at Middle Gable. The house is so warm and cosy. It’s very atmospheric as it’s such an old property. Cate is very friendly and always on hand if you need to contact her. The location is fantastic as it’s 2 mins from the hustle and bustle but still nice and quiet. Looking forward to coming back in the future
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect place

Lovely house in excellent location perfect for a weekend away. Unusual, quirky property which was very clean & comfortable. Owner Cate very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Dallas E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation

It truly gives you the feel of stepping back in time and having a Cotswold experience to remember for a long time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely stay in Bourton

Me & some friends had a wonderful stay at Middle Gable. Cat was helpful in ensuring we got checked-in OK and the neighbours were friendly. Even with five of us, the house was spacious and charming, to fit the vibe of the lovely Cotswolds town that you're almost in the middle of. A wonderful stay & a great place that we'd recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Stay in Bourton on the Water

Cate! We had an absolutely wonderful time staying at your beautiful home. The charm and warmth of your hospitality made our visit to Bourton on the Water even more delightful. Exploring the picturesque village with its lovely waterways and quaint shops was an unforgettable experience. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable – we can't wait to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Trip to the Cotswolds

StayCotswold is a good organization to work with. The owner of the property, Cate, was kind and helpful. She gave us great advice about the area and informed us well on the quirks and joys of staying in her very old and beautiful home. The place was clean, spacious, quiet and lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

BRENT R.

Beautiful, perfect stay

Wonderful 17th century building, very comfortable and right in the heart of Bourton. Perfect stay for us, 7 nights and ventured out from here most days. Thank you to the Host for letting us stay in middle gable. A real treat.

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend at Middle Gable

Fantastic property in a great location. The village is a busy place and the restaurants and pubs were really welcoming. The local people were really friendly which made for a relaxing break all round. Property owner Cate, explained everything, many thanks to her for an enjoyable stay. We had a lovely weekend and this property is highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cliff R., Saskatoon, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend!

If you love gardens, historic buildings, perfect location and really nice and friendly neighbours, then this is the place for you. The location is just over a block from all amenities and yet the yard is very quiet and relaxing. We had our own garden space that we could relax in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hal V., Thousand Oaks, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Cotswolds Stay

This is a special property full of Cotswold charm and history, but also with all the modern conveniences. Just a leisurely five-minute stroll from the center of the village, yet away from all the touristy crowds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mrinal P.

Superb stay in the heart of town

Lovely vintage cottage with ample space and room for a family. Very ornate. Lot of care has been taken to keep the cottage very cozy and comfortable. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

A stunning property, perfect location near to everything. The house is full of character in a beautiful setting with a very pretty garden. Very cozy at night with the wood-burner, bed very comfortable (super-king which is what we are used to). Cate was very helpful and we couldn't have asked for a better choice for a weekend break, could have stayed longer. We plan to return!
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10/10 Excellent

I adore this house

This was a wonderful stay. Cate is brilliant and super friendly, you get all the information, everything is easy to use. The house has a great vibe, very peaceful with a great stillness. It was frosty outside all the cobwebs were frozen it looked so beautiful and magical. The house is steeped in history, well loved and cared for I loved my weekend . A perfect stay
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home excellent location

A beautiful old house with lots of character.fully equipped kitchen with everything you would need.plenty of space in the house with two good size bedrooms. The main bedroom has a four bath poster bed ,which is lovely and large and so comfortable. It's in a great location with everything you need in walking distance.plenty of restaurants, pubs and cafes.An amazing bakery around the corner aswell.The host Cate was so helpful and lovely and all information received prior was great .I mentioned my husband had a special birthday which is why we were away and upon arrival a cake and card was waiting, so thoughtful and kind .would highly recommend a stay at this beautiful home.
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10/10 Excellent

Karin K.

Wunderschöner Cottage mit einem traumhaften Garten.

Wir haben eine sehr schöne Woche in Middle Gable verbracht. Das Haus ist wunderschön, sehr gut und gemütlich eingerichtet und hat alles was man im Urlaub braucht. Es gibt sehr gute Betten. Die Lage ist perfekt, sehr ruhig und trotzdem im Zentrum. Bourton-on-the-Water hat eine sehr gute Lage für Ausflüge in die Cotswolds. Kate ist eine tolle Gastgeberin, immer sehr schnell zu erreichen und sehr hilfsbereit. Wir können Midle Gable herzlichst empfehlen und würden gerne wiederkommen.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Beautiful historic property in fabulous location.

This is every bit as charming as it appears in the photos. Very spacious and a well equipped kitchen. Could use a fan for hot days. The location is perfect for touring the Cotswolds. A privilege to stay in such a historic property for that price. Only negative for international travelers is the requirement to contact owner by phone for the key access code in advance. It cost us about $50 in two phone calls.
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8/10 Good

Denise S.

Beautiful home

This is a beautiful property and was exactly as described online. It is right in the village of Bourton-on-the-Water so it is easy to walk to places in the village, but just enough off the High Street that it is not in the middle of all the tourists. My only real concern with the booking was not being able to get the check in instructions via email. I had to call the property owner while I was already on my trip and get a lot of very specific, detailed information over the phone. I felt that info, as well as the code to open the key box should have been sent to me in an email a few days prior to my check in. Other than that, I loved this property and enjoyed my stay there.
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8/10 Good

Brilliant location

Perfect location, and a gorgeous old home. Clean and comfy bed. We were disappointed to not have control of the heating as it was very cold. We did have to buy our own wood to get a fire in the main room for some warmth. The water temperature for a bath also needs turning up as my teeth were chattering! Kitchen appliances and cookware needs updating. Host was easy to contact.