Cotswolds & Oxfordshire Cheltenham
Clematis Cottage, Cotswolds
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 4 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Cheltenham / the Cotswolds & Oxfordshire and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.1/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 4 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 4 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 51 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.1/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: July 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet-friendly summary
Clematis Cottage is a cosy Cotswolds bolthole near Cheltenham, and it is one of the more genuinely dog-friendly cottages you will find in the area. It is a whole cottage to yourselves - snug, well equipped, with a wood burner for chilly evenings - in a quiet spot with a field at the rear that is ideal for a dog to stretch its legs. For a couple travelling with a dog, it is close to perfect.
Owners travelling with dogs are consistently warm about it: reviewers describe it as ideal for their dog, well located for exploring the Cotswolds, and the kind of place they would happily return to. Being able to bring the dog is clearly part of the appeal rather than an afterthought, and the quiet location with a field behind means walks start right on the doorstep. Communication from the host, Mark, also earns repeated praise.
The booking listing does not list a specific pet fee or policy for the cottage, so it is worth confirming the details with the host when you book, particularly if you are bringing more than one dog. With its wood burner, quiet setting, field at the back and a track record of happy dog owners, Clematis Cottage suits couples who want a warm, low-key Cotswolds base where the dog is genuinely welcome.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Ideal for a couple and a dog
- Field at the rear for walks
- Wood burner and cosy interior
- Quiet Cotswolds location
- Praised, responsive host
About this hotel
Clematis Cottage is a cosy, well-equipped Cotswolds cottage near Cheltenham, with a wood burner and a quiet setting. A whole cottage to yourselves with a field at the rear, it makes a warm base for a couple exploring the area.
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Location
Clematis cottage, flagstone farm, Cheltenham, GL54 1ER
