Jackdaw Cottage

A really lovely and cozy property in the heart of the Cotswolds.

We really recommend it!

As soon as we arrived, we knew we’d found the perfect place to stay.

The cottage was scrupulously clean, with a very thoughtful welcome pack provided. We loved the super comfortable beds and sofas. The quality of the bedding and fabrics chosen by the owner, far outweighed our expectations. Lovely to stay somewhere where the photos accurately show the accommodation. We would definitely recommend and would love to return.

We had a lovely stay at Jackdaw Cottage.

This is a very comfortable cottage and we were particularly pleased with the main bedroom and bathroom. A comfortable mattress is paramount and this bed suited us perfectly. Parking in the driveway just for unloading and loading is doable with care but the car can be parked on the road just above the lane within 10 yards of the gate to the cottage. Only a slight issue, as it was unseasonally cold at nights, was the difficulty in getting the wood burner to give out much efficient heat. However, overall, the cottage was just about warm enough.

A wonderful stay at this lovely cottage - very clean, comfortable & one of the best equipped properties we've stayed in.

Although no back garden the front courtyard provides a nice outdoor space for sitting in. Parking is on the main road but near enough to not be a problem. We enjoyed some lovely walks in & around Blockley village and recommend the cafe for either breakfast, lunch or dinner - but it gets incredibly busy so be prepared to queue. A great centre for visiting other Cotswold villages & towns and other attractions. We will definitely be back in the future.

We had a lovely couple of days at Jackdaw cottage.

It is perfectly placed to explore the Cotswolds. The cottage has everything you would need for your holiday. Plenty of hot water, very clean. A lot of time and effort has obviously been spent on the cottage to make you feel at home. We did park our car in the drive with no problem.

Another wonderful stay at Jack Daw.

This cottage has become a home from home over the last few years. The cottage, is cosy, stunningly decorated and equipped with all you need to make your stay special! Liz and Gary are wonderful hosts and do all they can to keep the cottage in perfect condition!! Quiet, peaceful and perfectly located near all the best towns and villages! We can’t wait to return again! Thank you

I have stayed at Jackdaw Cottage twice and absolutely loved it both times.

We stayed over Christmas and it was the perfect spot for exploring the Cotswolds. The cottage is very cozy and comfortable (and decorated beautifully for the holidays), and Liz and Gary are amazing hosts, who made our stay extra special!! I hope to return to Jackdaw Cottage soon!

This is a charming and delightful cottage - cosy (the electric heating did a great job in a cold snap in November) and very comfortable (super bed and well-equipped kitchen).

We could (with a bit of manoeuvring) get our small SUV into the driveway to unpack but left it safely parked on the road (10m from the gates) overnight otherwise. We would definitely choose to stay here again.

Absolutely lovely cottage!

The location is amazing (right on a foot path, around the corner from the pub, minutes from the shop and cafe) and the cottage is super comfortable (most comfortable sofas and beds I have ever had in a holiday rental, lovely new bathroom). I will be back for a longer stay over Christmas!

Perfect accommodation.

Faultless. High quality fixtures, fittings and furniture. Our third stay in Jackdaw. Love it.

Stayed for 4nights at Jakdaw cottage it was really nice.

A welcome pack of biscuits was greatly appreciated. The beds were really comfortable Everything was clean and tidy.Just one negative there was no shelf or hook to place your shower gel or shampoo when you were having a shower. But everything else was perfect and loved staying there also really central to all the places we wanted to go to. Would be more than happy to stay here again.

Wonderful cottage in a lovely location.

We had a fantastic stay at Jackdaw Cottage. The cottage was spotlessly clean and tidy and had everything that we needed. Blockley is the perfect location for exploring the beautiful Cotswolds.

A very comfortable and cosy week’s stay in Jackdaw Cottage.

Unfortunately my wife and son couldn’t make it due to illness, but Ernie (our whippet) and I had a thoroughly good time. The place was nice and quiet and so relaxing and being in the heart of the countryside we enjoyed plenty of walks (zoomies). We really didn’t have to drive far while we were there to explore something different every day. We normally find coastal places to stay and Blockley was one of our first ventures in land. Definitely venturing away from the coast again. Many thanks for a lovely, much needed and enjoyable week. Ian

The cottage is located well for exploring the Cotswolds area.

It is nicely decorated with comfortable beds, plenty of hot water and some welcoming gifts. The parking is particularly difficult. We managed to park in the drive to unpack all our luggage, but otherwise parked on the road with no problems. The downside for us personally about this property was that it was quite noisy - perhaps to be expected in the middle of a village. Barking dogs, a party one night nearby which went on very late and work being done on a neighborouring house whereby scaffolders arrived at 8.30am one morning with all the associated noise and workmens' radios.

Our second time at Jackdaw, we love it.

We plan to return, but not if autumn prices are so much higher as they are now.

Jackdaw is a characterful, cosy and comfortable cottage, which is very well appointed, we loved it!

It's situated down a quiet lane in a fantastic village, handy for exploring all areas of the Cotswolds. The Western Arms is a great pub just down the road and the Blockley Cafe is fab, both day and evening. Good food in both places. Our only bit of constructive criticism would be to lose the huge bedframe in the second bedroom and have an ordinary divan. It would be much more spacious. All in all we had a great week and would very much like to return.

This was a great property in a pretty village.

The beds were really comfortable, and the cottage was furnished beautifully.

We were very happy with Jackdaw Cottage.

It's charming and we would visit again. Blockley is well placed to tour around the Cotswolds and the walks from the cottage are lovely.

Lovely cottage.

Well located in a quiet, typical Cotswolds village. Tastefully decorated and very clean. Very comfortable super king plus bed! Would definitely return - we had a great stay. I would have given you six stars if there’d been a little box of washing powder :)

Jackdaw is a very nice cottage, well equipped, with a high standard of furnishings.

Highly recommended. 3 mins walk to the pub!

Excellent, best cottage ever.

One thing necessary is bright bulbs in sitting room, dim bulbs in bedrooms. In fact the opposite student of current lighting. But otherwise great, thank you

A fabulous little Cotswold hideaway - cosy and well appointed, we really enjoyed our stay.

Only a couple of minor points ...could have done with simple instructions how to work the storage heaters...we found it a bit random! Yes recommendations to park on Station Rd very useful as we got stuck outside the cottage. Gary sorted out a couple of minor issues very promptly - we'd love to stay again.

We had a fantastic time at this lovely cottage.

Great location especially for walking. We did circular walks to Chipping Camden, Moreton on Marsh, Mickleton and Broadway. The Brockley cafe is excellent for breakfast and lovely as a bistro on certain evenings. Shame the Great Western Arms closed during our 2 week break, although new owners take over in a few weeks, not sure when it will re-open. We would definitely love to come back again.

We had a great stay at Jackdaw Cottage, it’s lovely.

Everything was perfect for us, so comfortable & clean & we Had no problem with parking. It’s in a lovely village and was so convenient for all the places we visited. Thankyou.

Lovely cottage, warm and cosy in a beautiful village, we had a great stay.

Our stay at Jacdaw Cottage was wonderful!

The hosts decorated the house beautifully for the Christmas season, and we were welcomed to a clean and cosy home. The property was furnished with stylish and original features, and we found the beds, sofa, and chairs to be extremely comfortable. The hosts were very generous in leaving us a Pannetone, juice, and fruits as a welcoming treat. The warmth of the house and the logs provided for the fireplace made the Christmas feel even more special. The kitchen had everything we needed for our short trip, and we were able to cook a delicious Christmas meal using the oven. The bathroom was also completed to a high standard and had a lovely rainfall-style shower head. The bathroom is the only bathroom, which is shared among all guests. The property can comfortably accommodate four people and a dog. The car parking space was also very convenient, and we were able to park our small MPV with ease. Previous reviews have commented on the parking and we had no issues with this. We found it easier to reverse down the very quiet T road and parking in the space. Otherwise, if you aren't a confident parker, you can park on the main road and it is a 20-second walk to the property, down the slope. The village of Blockley is picturesque and typical Cotswold look and stone properties. The village has two pubs, a small café, and an excellent shop that sells local food items. We particularly enjoyed visiting the Great Western Arms (a less than 2 min walk from Jacdaw cottage), which is dog friendly and had a great selection of food and drinks and very friendly, welcoming staff. Overall, we had a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas stay at Jacdaw Cottage, and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. We would happily and look forward to booking this beautiful cottage again.

Cosy little cottage, just perfect for a short break.

There were just two of us but would be quite small for four adults although certainly both double bedrooms were very pleasant and the whole property is very well presented. Well equipped kitchen with nice welcome with milk, tea and coffee, crisps, biscuits and chocolates. Lovely and warm (it was November) and super cosy with wood burner in the evening in the comfortable sitting room. Super little bathroom with excellent hot shower. Good Wi Fi as you would expect for a small place. Wasn’t quite sure where to put recyclable waste so it would be helpful to leave some instructions for bottles and cans, paper and food waste etc. Other reviewers have quite rightly commented on the parking which is basically impossible, not just the size of the spot but the very steep slope (prob about 1:3) leading down. Top tip is don’t even try to drive down to the cottage but park on Station Road as it’s only 20 yards or so to walk down. However Blockley is a lovely village, the food at the local pub (The Great Western Arms) was excellent. Overall a very good place.

Lovely chocolate box cottage in the beautiful village of Blockley.

Cottage did not disappoint and was very cosy and clean. The Great Western pub which is a stone throw away was perfect and the food was delicious! The only negative was the car parking, we had a big car and couldn’t park on the driveway as the hedges and trees needed cutting back and we would’ve scratched all the car. They really need to take some of the wall away on the driveway and trim back all the hedges/trees on the path down to the cottage on snugborough lane.

A beautifully presented cottage in a wonderful village with a fascinating history.

We had a very happy short break at Jackdaw Cottage - helped by amazingly sunny autumnal weather. The cottage is very cosy with everything you could possibly need including very comfortable beds and a well equipped kitchen. It’s a wonderful village to walk round with a community cafe and village shop, great pub up the road ( delicious food) and the church featured in Father Brown. In easy driving distance of so many beautiful villages, NT properties and gardens. Highly recommended!

Lovely cosy well equipped cottage,great location for beautiful cotswold villages.

My only complaints are the very small fridge and freezer and the very difficult parking space. if you have a large car it is extremely difficult to get into the space and the lane is very steep off it. easier to reverse in. you can't open both car doors if parked in the space I had to get out before parking up.

The cottage is clean, comfortable, well presented and is situated in the lovely village of Blockley which is a good location for touring the Cotswolds.

Unfortunately on arrival we experienced great difficulties accessing the parking space and finally had to spend the week parked in various places on the main road. As there are no advisory arrival details provided I would strongly suggest that guests check it out before driving down the little lane where the cottage is situated, especially if you have a larger car. It’s also maybe worth mentioning there isn’t a cupboard to store supplies if your doing self catering and if anyone in your party has mobility issues the stairs are quite steep and the step to the shower makes it tricky getting in and out.

This was my second stay at Jackdaw Cottage.

It is a lovely, quiet property - very comfortable and well equipped within easy walking distance of a great pub and village cafe/shop. I highly recommend it.

Jackdaw cottage is set in the beautiful village of Blockley with shop, cafe and pubs all within easy walking distance.

The house is really well presented. It is comfortable, excellently decorated, super beds - all in all a home from home. Hidcote Gardens and Chipping Camden are a short drive away. Parking was not straightforward, we parked close to the house rather than the allocated parking space. A super place for a break!

Perfect location for visiting Cotswolds.

Attractive, comfortable, cosy cottage, equipped with everything necessary for self catering.

What a wonderful weekend the cottage was beautiful and clean and cosy will be staying again

Lovely property that was a home from home.

Well equipped with everything needed for a very comfortable stay. Couple of lovely pubs in the village with very friendly locals. There are some great walks around the area that are a must for those that enjoy a good walk/hike. Would highly recommend this beautiful cottage.

The cottage was perfect in every way.

Considering the outside temperature was -4c we were warm and very comfortable. The facilities were extensive and very clean.

Our second time staying at Jackdaw Cottage.

We cannot fault anything. It is clean, comfortable, warm and nicely decorated. Walks in all directions, lovely pub, cafe, shop. Quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Looking forward to staying again next year.

Thank you very much for having us to stay.

We really enjoyed our time there. The cottage feels homely and and is lovely. Hope to come back soon!

It would be useful to know the collection dates for general household/recycling waste and location of where to leave bin.

I understand collections are made fortnightly but on our arrival, general waste bin was full so we had to take some of our waste away ourselves.

Such a beautiful, cosy and comfortable cottage.

Really loved it, and enjoyed our stay so much. Everything and more than expected, and especially welcoming for my little Jackapoo who just loved it too! Great location for exploring the surrounding Cotswolds, and meeting such lovely friendly people. Will definitely return to this gorgeous cottage.

Such an amazing cosy cottage!

We really enjoyed our stay at jackdaw Cottage it was even nicer than the pictures shown and very well equipped and spotlessly clean. We didn't want to come home. Blockely is a lovely little village, really friendly community with a brilliant cafe and small shop which was reasonably priced. The great Western Arms pub was short walk away from the cottage with a lovely country feel and the staff are really nice they couldn't of been more helpful also dog friendly. Lots of villages and towns within a small commute, location is excellent.

Lovely cottage, well equipped and comfortable.

Great location to visit all the tourist places like Bourton on the Water, Stow on the Wold, Broadway, Charlcote Park and many more. Would definitely recommend the property and we intend returning soon.

We stayed at the cottage for 70+ days.

We were a family of four with 2 children (3 and 5). What we loved: a. Location was excellent as it was close to the main restaurants, small grocery and park. b. The cottage was very clean, with all the appliances and more than satisfactory amount of cutlery. c. Ownership: was very responsive and even dropped off a barbecue which was a lovely addition to our early summer. d. Sleeping was more than adequate; clean linens, room and spacious enough e. Spring was a little chilly, but the fireplace was excellent addition and logs were locally sold. Very nice for us to sit down, have a glass of wine and contemplate our next day’s journey. f. The Great Western Arms has excellent food made from scratch and perhaps was one of the better meals in the region. The cottage is about 50 feet away from this restaurant. Overall, this cottage has nearly everything you would need. We were grateful for our stay and experience :) We would love to come back.

Lovely cottage.

Very clean and tidy. Parking a little bit difficult to park your car however you can park on the road adjacent to the cottage.

Lovely, cosy, comfortable cottage set in a pretty Cotswold village.

Good location for visiting local attractions and other interesting towns and villages. Parking space a bit tight so parked round the corner no problem. Nice local pub.

Front garden needs tidying up and more information about recycling and refuse days.

Enjoyed our stay thoroughly

Lovely little cosy cottage work very good local pub 100 metres away.

Nice log burner, good beds, modern bathroom with very good shower. Little garden at front of the cottage with a bench. Roadside parking 10 metres away recommended as small parking area at side of cottage is difficult for anything but a very small car. Would return.

This is a beautiful, mostly comfortable cottage.

The beds were comfortable. The sofas and armchairs were comfortable. The bathroom was spacious and had a good-sized shower cubible with good water pressure. Wifi coverage in the house was good. The fridge is only a small larder fridge, so don't buy too much food. We stayed here for a week in January and found the house quite cold even with all of the electric heaters switched on. We definitely needed to put the fire on. A basket was full of logs when we arrived, which was enough for fires on two afternoons - although we were not supplied with any fire lighters so had to go buy our own. Many cottages provide a welcome pack of say a pint of milk and a pack of biscuits, but none was provided here - so make sure you bring whatever you need to make a tea or coffee. Most cottages have instructions on recycling, but there were none here. I would have liked instructions in the manual on recycling. I did have a question for the company that manages the cottage: there's a name and mobile phone number prominently displayed in the cottage. I texted the number on Saturday and had yet to receive a reply 6 days later - so I was disappointed by the customer service provided by the company that manages the cottage. However, the property itself was clean and comfortable. The local pub was buzzy and had a simple but good menu. The local cafe was dog friendly downstairs. The NISA shop next door to the cafe had a decent range of products at reasonable prices, too. Overall, we enjoyed our trip very much.

It was an absolute pleasure to stay at this wonderful cosy cottage.

The cottage itself was lovely, clean and the Christmas lights and decorations were a great and unexpected touch. The location was perfect. The local pub is a minutes walk and the local shop and cafe were also walking distance. I stayed at the cottage with my 9 year old daughter and neither of us wanted to leave! Will definitely be back! :)

Lovely cottage in the Cotswold.

Very nice location in Blockley, close to the village center, few meters from the pub. Village in the north of Cotswold not far from the other nice historic villages. The cottage is confortable, and calm. A beat cold the first two days, and then OK. The beds are very confortable, and the rooms a good size. The equipment of the cottage are minimalist and low quality (Ikea for most of them). Only 4 forks, 4 plates, ... which oblige to run the washing machine after each meal. Owner let logs for 2 days only and then recommend to buy more, Taking into account the price of the rent, it would have been expected to leave more logs (even if logs are cheap). Character cottages has a nice choice of cottages, but the client service support is very poor, and for some period of time outsourced to another company very unprofessional. They did not recognized the reservation number communicated by Character cottages, and stated that they have "+ 20 cottages with the same name" ?! it took 10mn to find my reservation.

We really enjoyed our time at Jackdaw Cottage.

We particularly liked the Christmas decorations and are grateful for the welcome gifts provided. Thanks and have a great Christmas!

Arrived at the cottage on possibly the one and only day in June that was warm and sunny.

Didn't quite know what to expect - they always look better in the photos when you book them, well the photos didn't do it justice, it was absolutely beautiful (would love to live in it) it was spotless, a lot larger than I thought it would be, furnishing were great, comfy sofas, such comfortable beds. Had everything and more. We had a wonderful time there in Blockley which is possibly one of the most beautiful places to stay/visit in the Cotswolds, over the years we have stayed in numerous places but this is definitely the best. Eating out is a must, we really enjoyed the meals at the Great Western - super close - just a few yards up the road - very welcome after such long and lovely walks all around the area, it was good to come back in the evening, settle down in our own little home, all comfy - we feel rejuvenated especially after lock down - thank you - we will definitely be back.

Cosy, well equipped cottage in a quiet location.

Close to many lovely villages and market towns. Parking space a bit tight so we parked on quiet road nearby.

An idyllic place to stay in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Lovely hosts who left some treats for our arrival. Super comfortable beds and great communal areas. We also enjoyed the small room just off the living room which our 3 year old loved as a play room. Highly recommend the pub nearby (2 min walk).

Beautiful cottage in a lovely town.

We had 4 people for xmas and it fulfilled all our needs and more. I can also highly recommend the local pub for food and beers. Fantastic place!

Very comfortable, well equipped cosy cottage in a lovely village.

Jackdaw Cottage was such a cute little place to stay.

The village of Blockely was gorgeous and so quiet and peaceful. The local pub did great food and had a friendly atmosphere. The cottage was homely and full of character and had everything we needed. We enjoyed our time here.

Stunning location, very comfortable beds.

High quality fabrics and furnishing . Super clean . Rooms good size and no height problems even for the tallest at 6' 6

Such a lovely, quaint cottage.

A real lucky find. From the beautiful gardens to the thoughtful touches like milk in the fridge so we could have a cup of tea after a long day in the car. Loved it.

Lovely cottage, very, very well equipped, nice quality furnishings and very thoughtful touches - thank you.

Jackdaw cottage was a great place for five old friends to enjoy one of our regular reunions which we’ve celebrated for forty years since we all met at college.

It was cosy and comfortable and we spent three entertaining days chewing the fat, reminiscing, and putting the world to rights. Sometimes we even broke our own veto and discussed Brexit but by and large it was a harmonious gathering. Given the time of year it was surprisingly chilly at times outside but the interior of the cottage was toasty warm. All in all a very pleasant experience, facilitated with understanding by our hosts. Peter

Jackdaw Cottage was beautiful.

It is in such a gorgeous location. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay - really well kitted out!! We loved the welcome bottle of wine and lovely biscuits which were really welcome after our very long drive. It was the perfect place to base ourselves for a long weekend exploring the Cotswolds, and we're only sorry we couldn't stay longer.

Absolutely wonderful.

They thought of everything. Very generous hosts!,

The cottage was lovely and warm with a well stocked kitchen.

The beds were really comfortable. The wine and biscuits on the kitchen table were most welcome.

A lovely comfortable cottage, well equipped and very cosy.

A real home from home and great to come back to after exploring the beautiful villages and gardens in the locality. Very comfortable bed and parking is a bonus. We didn’t want to go home.

Our stay at Jackdaw Cottage was delightful!

The cottage is charming, quaint and very comfortable. Blockley is a quintessential Cotswolds village with a great pub, cobblestone streets and many lovely cottages. The hosts have done a wonderful job at creating a welcoming environment from which to explore the region or just relax in the cottage.

The stay was wonderful.

Peaceful. The owners were very thoughtful.

An excellent cottage.

..very clean and well furnished. The parking space was a real bonus.

Beautiful and cosy cottage in a lovely area.

Lovely characterful place in a beautiful village.

Really comfy beds and a nice fire, though we didn't get to use it much as weren't back in time most evenings! We were there one of the coldest weeks of the year but the place was fine once we'd got it heated up initially. Cottage looked great in the snow! Friendly locals in the pub.

We had a fabulous time at the cottage.

It is really well equipped and very well presented, spotlessly clean on our arrival. The locals are very friendly and the pub within walking distance does great food. I’d definitely recommend the cottage and the area. Many thanks.

Cosy cottage with walks from the door for our 2 Norfolk terriers.

Very relaxing for a weekend away in a lovely friendly village.

We loved Jackdaw Cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The cottage is well presented and has everything you could possibly need. We spent the days exploring the Cotswolds and the evening snuggled up in-front of the log burner... What more could you want!!! The wine and biscuits from the owners was a lovely touch. We highly recommend this cottage.

The cottage was a great choice for us with our dogs, perfect for hiking and exploring the Cotswolds - plenty of great hiking trails right outside the door, the pub just down the road and a cosy fire in the evenings after BBQing - a lovely stay in all.

Thank you so much! Anita

The cottage was wonderfully prepared and very comfortable.

The picturesque and quiet village setting was exactly as described, and we only wished we had booked a week rather than four nights. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return again.

Great location, spotlessly clean, very well equipped logs for fire nice touch, very cosy typical Cotswolds Cottage.

Perfect for family or group of friends. Parking spot very tight!! Would highly recommend.

Everything about the cottage was superb for my purpose.

The cottage is about five minutes’ walk from my house and so it was ideal for me to hire for my son, daughter-in-law and small grandchild to stay in while visiting us and other relatives. My son and family live in South Korea. The cottage was most convenient in every respect and a very good centre for people visiting the Cotswolds on holiday. Although my son and family were on holiday, they were not here as Cotswold tourists.The owner of the cottage, with whom I have become acquainted, was absolutely superb and very, very helpful and understanding of my needs. For example, I asked if I could provide a stair gate to protect my grandchild and he insisted on providing one for us at no extra charge. I cannot speak too highly of the facilities and equipment which the cottage provided. My son and family were thoroughly at home there and I would certainly hire it again if the occasion arose.

Jackdaw Cottage was a lovely home from home - ideally located, clean and tidy, and cosy with comfortable beds!

A nice touch by the owners to leave us a Christmas card with a bottle of wine and some biscuits. The Christmas tree provided was small, but perfectly formed and we had a lovely festive break.

What a lovely cottage, quaint village and personable owners.

Thank you - Mark, Christina, Lauren and Brenda

We enjoyed a relaxing time in your lovely cottage, so well maintained and filled with just everything you might need.

Thank you so much, also for the friendly welcome gift! For us it was wonderful to stroll through all these gardens with their mansions showing stunning beauty and being a never ending source of joy. A place to remember! - Luithi and Marie

Thanks for a lovely week (despite the rain!

) The cottage is great. Really well equipped. Many thanks again. - Mr and Mrs Witter

We had a lovely time.

Everything is very clean and well kept. Thank you for sharing this little piece of heaven with us. Will definitely recommend and visit again! - Mr Coetzee and family

What a lovely cottage.

The most beautiful walks. Great weather. Found a superb pub called the Eight Bells...wonderful. Will definitely come back - thank you for the wine and chocs....yum yum. Nice touch. - Mr and Mrs Cronin

What a welcome.

Warm cosy, beautiful and clean and the added touch of the lights on, along with the Christmas tree and candles in the window. Home from home....just how we celebrate Christmas. Highly recommended. Thank you! Lovely to see the bed linen pressed and crisp and everything matched. We had a magical stay at Jackdaw. Thank you! - Mike and Jacque