In Cheltenham .A stay at this cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Cotswold Countryside Collection and 6 miles (10 km) of Chedworth Roman Villa. Bourton Model Railway Exhibition and Cotswold Motoring Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Exchange Cottage has been thoughtfully renovated keeping many reminders of it's past. It comfortably sleeps 4 people with two bedrooms; a downstairs super king or a lovely bright king bedroom on the top floor which can be made into a twin on request. Both bedrooms are en-suite with a large p shaped bath on the first floor. Plenty of storage space. There is a downstairs toilet. The main living area is very comfortable for four people with a dining table, lounge seating, TV and log burner. The kitchen is compact but very functional and well equipped. Outside, there is a courtyard with seating outside dining. The property is enclosed with a fence. Parking for 2 cars on the drive too.
Property manager
Lorna and Genna
Languages
English
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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
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Lovely quirky cotswold cottage (Old Telephone Exchange) to the airport?
This cottage is 27.5 mi (44-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Lovely quirky cotswold cottage (Old Telephone Exchange) have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 49 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
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10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Susan L.
May 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage in a convenient location.
The owners were v. responsive in communication. The cottage is located in a convenient location with easy access to a plaza and attractions. The house is well-equipped of necessities. The only complaint is that there was not enough hot water for the 4 of us to take shower. There was no more hot water after 2 persons have taken their shower. The washer/dryer does not seem to be able to dry the clothes. Otherwise, everything was wonderful.
Susan L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leslie P.
May 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
A lovely cottage that has everything you need and well placed for visiting the area. The local pub Wheatsheaf is great for food and local shops too. Breakfast at the Prison is a must. Great communication with Lorna and Genna and very helpful with places recommended for a visit. Would recommend.
Leslie P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert S., Marietta
May 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cotswold
Nice
Robert S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jane J.
May 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful cottage in Northleach
The property was clean, comfortable, nicely furnished and well equipped. The downstairs bedroom and bathroom was great for our elderly relative, who can no longer manage stairs. Northleach is well situated for visiting the Cotswolds. We visited many national trust properties within a relatively short drive. Northleach church is well worth the short walk from the cottage and we enjoyed breakfast at the Old Prison Cafe and dinner at the Wheatsheaf both in Northleach. The Budgen was very convenient for picking up grocery odds and ends All in all a delightful stay.
Jane J.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kate A.
Apr 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay
The cottage was exactly as described, with an easy check in process and a lovely welcoming atmosphere (including a delicious Bakewell Tart, thank you!). We had confidence to stay here with our multiple allergies to fragrance after communicating with the responsive hosts. Northleach was a handy location to explore large areas of the Cotswolds while having a quiet location to return to at the end of the day. We also enjoyed the local shops and visiting the special church up the hill. My mum and I had a fantastic stay.
Kate A.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey M.
Apr 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lindsey
So happy to have found this lovely quirky little cottage. The location is excellent for visiting beautiful little towns and villages of The Cotswolds and there is a fantastic pub, wine bar. butcher, bakers, small supermarket and coffee shops all within walking distance of the property. There are also great dog walks from the doorstep and Northleach itself is a friendly little community - we were made to feel very welcome despite only being there a few days. Check in, parking and instructions at the property are all easy and Lorna and Genna really are the perfect hosts. We certainly hope to return soon.
Lindsey M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah B.
Apr 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We loved everything about our stay ! We are a family of 4 adults and Elsie our dog . There are lots of walks and the locals were really welcoming , chatting to us wherever we went . North leech is very quaint and the cottage has a wonderful feel and is clearly very loved by the owners . Being less than a 5 minute walk to all you need ,coffee shop/wine bar , pubs , Budgens and a bakers there is even a pharmacy .The parking for two cars was a bonus . The old telephone exchange has everything you need For a comfortable stay. We have visited the Cotswolds lots of times but never Northleech , we will Definatly return .all in all we couldn't have wished for a better staycation Thank you so very much for our stay at the old telephone exchange it could not of been any better
Sarah B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jenny L.
Apr 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodation in Northleach
Really nice accommodation with quirky features reflecting the history of the building. Good sized bedrooms both en suite. Well equipped kitchen and comfy sitting and dining area. Log burning stove was great. Good to have an enclosed garden for our dog to be able to go outside without being on lead. Good pubs and handy shops in easy walking distance. An excellent base for exploring the Cotswolds. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay,
Jenny L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura C.
Jan 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, quiet stay for 3 people
We (my partner, and my Mum) had a lovely stay here to celebrate my Mum's birthday and really appreciated the treats left for us! Check in was super easy with the lock box. The cottage is great for 2 guests as both bedrooms have an en suite (although the upstairs/loft bedroom doesn't have a door FYI). Plenty of seating in the living area too with the sofa, armchair, and even an electric armchair which came in handy for my Mum! There was plenty of firewood left for us for a 2 night stay and we had the log burner on both nights - some instructions for this might have been useful though. The cottage is only a 5 minute walk into Northleach centre where there's a small shop, butchers and a pub.
Laura C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheila M.
Jan 20, 2025
Sheila M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lee R.
Nov 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Half-term holiday stay
The location of the property was perfect to visit other areas of the Cotswolds. The property was quiet and had everything you needed to make it feel like home. The beds were so comfortable and have never slept so well. It was peaceful and relaxing and was lovely to hear the church bells even through the night. The location was ideal to explore and walk around the village and countryside. Would stay here again and highly recommend.
Lee R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hope C.
Oct 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The cutest Cotswold cottage
This cottage was perfect for our stay. The hosts have really kept this property up with modern features and tons of charm. The only thing better than the accommodations was the town. Met the sweetest locals and had our fill of good food and drinks. We will absolutely be coming back to stay!
Hope C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Fred M., united states
Oct 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fred M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Nat B., Pleasant Hill CA
Oct 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Another Cotswolds stay
Unfortunately it rained everyday that we were there and that cannot but change your mentality. Even so we enjoyed our stay overall.
Nat B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Helen H.
Sep 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay
It was excellent lovely home comfortable beds and had everything you needed.
The only thing I would have liked to have had was a small clothesline outside.
I would recommend the Telephone Exchange and love to stay again if in the UK
Thanks for sharing your lovely holiday house.
T
Helen H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn B.
Sep 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
I want to live here!
Very central to various places in the Cotswolds but such a joy to return to and to get up in each morning. Everything was there that we needed and I enjoyed the outside space to sit and read a bit and to dry some laundry. So bright and airy, roomy….we just loved Exchange Cottage and would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Carolyn B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely few days in Northleach
Property is ideally situated in Northleach, which is a great starting point to explore the cotswolds. Northleach has some great restaurants and pubs. Some lovely walks around northleach as well.
The property is neat and tidy, with plenty of amenities. The bedrooms are spacious with great showers, the outside bits are a bonus when the British summer allows!
Great communication from the owners,
Great little property that is bigger than it looks. Everything you need and a great central location to explore the Cotswolds from.
Greg
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle P.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quirky cottage in a lovely village
This is our second stay here and we came to tour the Cotswolds. The cottage is perfect and has everything you need, the village has a lovely restaurant within east walking distance and it is located within easy reach of visiting other local villages and towns. So much history and beautiful buildings and sights to see!
Michelle P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Abby B.
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little cottage!
Perfectly situated to explore the Cotswolds! The town itself is so nice to walk around and take in the history. The cottage is perfect for a small family. It was a nice touch to have coffee stocked and a supply of books and movies for a cozy night in! The garden is also so sweet and I enjoyed drinking my morning coffee and listening to the church bells. We hope to be back!
Abby B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
gwen a.
Jul 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful weekend in the Cotswolds
The property was clean and comfortable. It was nicely outfitted and it was great to have the washer and dryer. Plenty of hot water, it is the perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds. Northleach we found to be a delightful village. Stay there, it was great.
gwen a.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tricia N., Kent, Ohio
Jul 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place!
Absolutely loved this place. Very comfortable and very cute. Was a nice spot from which to explore the Cotswolds.
Tricia N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah G.
Jun 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We loved the apartment. Very well stocked with everything one needed. Complimentary bottle of wine and cake. Comfortable beds. Information and menus of areas nearby. Easy parking. I would definitely recommend it
Deborah G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lori B., Boulder, CO
Jun 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful !
We spent 2 weeks in this lovely cottage . The hosts were wonderful - very helpful, friendly and quick to respond . The cottage was very comfortable and even had its own fenced in garden. It was very quiet and peaceful as well. WiFi was fast and reliable. The town of Northleach is small and very cute , and the location is quite close to many other places in the Cotswolds but without all the tourists! There is a very small grocery store in town and other bigger grocery stores within 10 minutes drive from the cottage. I highly recommend this place! Thanks !
Lori B.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matison W.
Jun 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming
This was the perfect location to stay out of the business of the tourist but to be in the midst of charm and the heart of Cotswolds while having easy access to the touristy areas.