In the room

Pond Room

As its name suggests, the picture window in the ensuite of this east-facing room frames our large wildlife pond and old oak tree, with distant views of the Cotswold escarpment. The smallest of our three guest rooms (12.45m²; 134ft²), the Pond Room is also the cosiest and most characterful, with thick stone walls, exposed original oak beams and joists adding plenty of rustic charm.

The room features two comfortable single beds (3’), a chest of drawers, a dressing table/desk, and wall hooks for hanging clothes. Roof lights fill the space with natural light, one offering views towards the line of poplars and the sweeping willow tree to the north of the house. The spacious ensuite bathroom continues the rustic theme with exposed stonework and oak timbers.

The Pond Room is graced by a pair of original paintings by local artist Holly Dunham using acrylic on canvas. The paintings depict local scenes – one of the Cotswold Way looking towards Tyndale Monument in North Nibley and the other overlooking the River Severn from the ridge above Purton, one of our favourite local walks (you can find directions for the walk here).

Good to Know

Check-in is between 4-7pm and check-out anytime before 11am.
Extra pillows are under the beds.
A torch is in top drawer of the dressing table.
A Velux window rod for closing/opening the roof lights and roof light blinds is stored on the shelf under the eaves.

What's Included

Two Single Beds (3’) with “Piglet in Bed” bed linen
Bathrobes, Slippers and Towels
“Bright Earth” Toiletries
Tea and coffee making facilities
Yummy homemade sweet treats
Hair dryer
Wi-Fi
32” Smart TV
Two laptop trays

Breakfast

Breakfast is served between 8.00am and 9.30am. We offer a continental buffet while we prepare your choice of cooked breakfast.
To help us stay organised, reduce waste, and ensure your meal is freshly cooked without a long wait, we kindly ask guests to complete a breakfast pre-order form the night before. View our breakfast menu.
We have other options for eating at Pond Cottage including packed lunch, afternoon tea, cold platters and in-house group dining. Find out more here.

House Rules

To help keep our rooms fresh and comfortable for everyone, we ask that outdoor shoes aren’t worn inside the guest rooms. We leave shoe trays by the front door (for muddy walking boots!) and outside each room - please make use of our cosy slippers for your comfort.
As Pond Cottage is open plan, sound can travel, so we’d be grateful if you could be mindful of noise if returning late in the evening.
For safety reasons — including the presence of a deep wildlife pond — we are unable to accommodate children under 16 years of age.
We operate a no-pets policy.
No smoking is allowed anywhere in Pond Cottage.