Cotswolds Hideaways

Cotswolds Hideaways: self-catering cottages across the Cotswolds

Cotswolds Hideaways is a holiday cottage agency that markets a hand-picked collection of self-catering properties in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its portfolio is described as comprising more than 200 of the finest Cotswolds holiday cottages, ranging from cosy cottages full of Cotswold charm to luxury retreats with a country-chic character. The agency positions itself as a way to find a suitable cottage for different kinds of stays, whether a romantic break for two, a dog-friendly house, a family-friendly cottage in a historic village or a larger property for a group gathering.

Types of stay and property features

The website organises the collection around specific needs and interests. Among the categories shown are luxury properties, dog-friendly properties, large properties, remote holiday cottages, grouped holiday cottages and cosy hideaways for couples. There are also sections for cottages with hot tubs, cottages by the sea and cottages with swimming pools. Stays are further grouped by season and school calendar, including October half term, Christmas holiday cottages, New Year breaks, February half term, Easter holidays, May half term and summer holiday cottages. The agency also lists last-minute escapes and late-availability properties.

Many of the cottages are described as dog-friendly, suitable for young children or well located for walking, birdwatching, cycling or sailing. The portfolio includes accommodation for different group sizes, from small cottages for a romantic weekend to larger houses for family gatherings or special occasions.

Locations covered

The agency covers the Cotswolds and its surrounding area. The locations listed on the site include Bath, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway, Burford, Cheltenham, Chipping Campden, Chipping Norton, Cirencester, the Cotswolds Borders, Gloucester, Lechlade, Moreton-in-Marsh, Northleach, Stow-on-the-Wold, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stroud and Tetbury. The site also groups properties by villages, towns, national parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and by north, south, east and west areas and border areas.

Booking, offers and rewards

Bookings can be made online through a search by village, area or property, with filters for arrival and departure dates, number of guests, bedrooms and dogs. The site states that booking direct gives the best available price. It also advertises special offers, including up to 20% off selected breaks, two-night weekend breaks with late departure, four-night stays for the price of three and 28-night stays. Gift vouchers and a rewards programme are also listed.

Owner services

For property owners, Cotswolds Hideaways offers two levels of service: a marketing service and a marketing and managed service. The site includes owner endorsements and a section explaining how to let a property with the agency.

Support and local knowledge

The agency presents its team as local and knowledgeable about the Cotswolds, and states that properties are personally hand-picked and quality checked. It also states that support is available during a guest's break. The site reports a rating of 4.8 out of 5 on Feefo based on 530 customer reviews. Guest comments published on the site refer to the ease of the booking process, the helpfulness of staff and the quality of specific properties.

Brochure, newsletter and community involvement

Cotswolds Hideaways offers a free printed brochure, described as a magazine called "Hideaway News", which can be requested by providing a name and address. It also runs an e-newsletter with offers, competitions and news. The company states that it supports the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust through the Wilder Business Network.

Group and partner companies

Cotswolds Hideaways is part of a group of companies. The site names West Bay Cottages as a partner company that completes some searches, and also lists Discover Dorset Cottages and Isle of Wight Cottages among its related brands. The company is registered in England and Wales under company number 6395333, with VAT registration number 924009645.