The charm of the ancient Cotswolds cottage and surrounding hills, the big enclosed garden and a few treats to discover for both dogs and their humans
What you'll love
Dogs will love
Snuffling round the enclosed garden, with walls that will keep most dogs in
Discovering the treat jar
Walks right from the door into quiet countryside
Humans will love
Hunkering down together by the woodburner
Exploring the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds
Picking apples, plums and herbs from the garden
The place
Asphodel Cottage is the sort of calm, dreamlike place where you could spend a few days without really knowing where the time had gone. You could let an afternoon slide by lazing in the cosy lounge, soaking in the big roll top or foraging in the garden for apples, plums and fresh herbs to flavour dinner, and there’s a great dog-friendly pub 20 minutes’ walk away if you don’t fancy cooking at all. The surrounding countryside keeps the casual feel going, with gentle strolls in the Cotswolds and along riverbanks mixed with visits to the peaceful villages of golden stone that the area is famous for.
Sleeping
1 x King room
Washing
En suite bathroom with freestanding roll-top bath and shower over
Toiletries
Living and relaxing
Living room with sofas
Wood burner with firewood
TV in the bedroom
Wifi
Digital radio
Outdoor sofa seating area
Cooking and dining
Kitchen including induction hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge and dishwasher with tablets
Cooking basics supplied - salt, pepper and oil
Welcome pack with local products
Dining table and chairs for four
For the dog
Water and food bowl
Dog treats
Walking maps
Booking information
Check in 1600
Check out 1000
£40 per dog per stay
Early check in or late check out available on request
If bringing a baby, please bring your own travel cot and any other equipment
Optional extras
Additional firewood, kindling and lighter bundles available from the owners at £20 per pack
You should know
This is a traditional cottage that isn’t great for anyone with limited mobility. There are steep stairs, an uneven path, low door frames, a 'moat' around the property and low thatch
There is no shop in the village but there is a walkable pub
The garden walls and hedge will hold most dogs, but a determined runner could get free
Access to the garden is through the front door and round the side of the cottage
The cottage and garden are next to the road, so be mindful of wandering dogs
Asphodel is very peaceful and secluded yet also convenient for visiting Cirencester, Tetbury and Prince Charles' Highgrove
There are beautiful country walks right from the door, including Thames Head and Monarchs Way, both of which are great for dog walking and not too challenging for humans
The Tunnel House Inn is a 20-minute walk away and so dog friendly that some dishes are only available to your four-legged friend
There are several award-winning gastro pubs within 10 mins drive, with The Bell at Sapperton a great choice. It’s not only dog, but also horse friendly!
Lechlade boat rentals can set you up for a lovely day on the river. They're fine with dogs on the boats, but you’ll know if yours is up for it!
Some of the prettiest spots in the Cotswolds are yours to explore, and just wandering the streets is a treat. Stow, Lower Slaughter, Moreton and Bourton, plus cities like Bath and Cheltenham are all within 35 miles
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Booking guide
Every booking at Paws & Stay is about the dog. You will see how many dogs are allowed at a place on their page and in search results and then you can add them during the booking process. While your dogs are more than welcome, of course, our owners hope you’ll still make sure your dogs are well behaved. There may occasionally be rooms (and furniture) that are off limits to dogs, but not to an extent that will impact your stay. If they can’t be in the room with you, they’ll have a lovely, cosy spot of their own. You can see any restrictions in the 'For the Dog' section of a place.
How to book
All you need to do is select an available check-in date, underlined in gold on the calendar, and see what options appear for your stay. If the stay is within ten weeks of the date on which you’re booking, you’ll need to pay the full cost of the stay. If it’s further than ten weeks away, you’ll have the option of paying a 25% deposit.
When you book, you’ll be able to use the email address you supply to log in and make any further payments whenever you like. We will notify you when your balance is due and be in touch if it goes unpaid past that date.
If you have any questions about a place, you can email us on bookings@pawsandstay.co.uk. Call us during office hours (Monday to Friday, except Bank Holidays, 0900 to 1800) if you have any problems with booking and we can usually sort things out over the phone.
Paying your balance
If you paid a deposit when you booked, we’ll let you know when your balance is due, but you can log in to your account, which is automatically created when you book, to pay it at any time. You can also log in and pay off a little of your balance at a time.
Deposits and balance payments
If your booking is made more than ten weeks in advance of your arrival date, you’ll have the option to pay a 25% deposit. The full balance will then be taken from the same card you pay with. You’ll be able to pay the balance on a different card at any time by giving us a call. If your balance payment fails, don’t worry. Your booking will not be cancelled but we will need to get in touch with you within a week to secure the balance payment.
Terms & conditions
We’ll always try and find a solution that works for you and our owners if there’s any issue with your booking, but you can read our full [Ts&Cs](https://www.pawsandstay.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) here.
