All Souls Cottage

29 Customer Reviews

• "Nestled in the heart of the idyllic Cotswolds, All Souls Cottage in Eastleach offers an escape steeped in charm and quintessential English character."

  This beautiful cottage strikes the perfect balance between history and modern comfort, with its original window frames, wooden floors, and roaring fireplace creating an ambiance that makes you feel instantly at home. Every corner of the property reflects a refined rusticity, with thoughtful touches that make for an inviting retreat—it’s clear that no detail has been overlooked. The village of Eastleach itself is a gem, seemingly untouched by time. As you wander its quiet lanes, you’ll be greeted by honey-colored stone cottages, ancient churches, and rolling fields that stretch as far as the eye can see. It’s easy to lose yourself in the charm of this unspoiled slice of the English countryside. There’s a serenity here that’s hard to find elsewhere, punctuated only by birdsong and the gentle murmur of the River Leach. Dominic, the owner, is a true highlight of the All Souls experience. From the moment you book, he is welcoming, responsive, and dedicated to ensuring your stay is as enjoyable as possible. His local recommendations make exploring Eastleach even more special. His warm hospitality reflects the very spirit of Eastleach—genuine, heartfelt, and unforgettable. All Souls Cottage is more than just a place to stay; it’s an experience that captures the essence of the English countryside at its finest.

  Reviewed by Maximilian5.0★Oct 2024

• "All Souls Cottage is a lovely place to be, especially the view over the church and the beautifully designed garden."

  There a great walks in the village and surrounding area. The kitchen is well equipped, the beds are comfortable and the cottage itself is charming.

  Reviewed by Nina5.0★Jul 2024

• "What a lovely time we had in All souls cottage."

  A wonderful house and garden, an exceptional beautiful location. The owner Dominic was very kind and caring. We fell in love with the (dogfriendly) pittoreske village, pub, meadows, hills and the cottswolds in general.

  Reviewed by Myra4.4★Jun 2024

• "A lovely property - well equipped, comfortable and a haven of peace and tranquility set in a beautiful village."

  Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, so much so that we have already re-booked for next year. The garden is a particular joy, given the weather and the time to sit out in it - lots of birdsong and even a young deer who occasionally wanders through - the owner obviously takes great care in maintaining both the property and the garden.

  We are delighted that you loved the cottage and its peaceful location. Thank you very much for rebooking and we look forward to welcoming you back next year. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by W5.0★Jun 2024

• "Lovely cottage, perfect location."

  Interior and exterior of cottage accurately advertised. Only drawback was that the kitchen conservatory was too cold to use even with heating on. Garden not enclosed for 4 legged friends so had to stay outside with them. Overall a great place to stay. It would be even better in the warmer months.

  Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were not able to enjoy the conservatory during your stay. We have passed your comments onto the owner. We do recommend that dogs are supervised at all times. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope we can welcome you back in warmer weather. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne3.8★Dec 2023

• "Wonderful cottage."

  Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Fabulous garden and location. Perfect base to explore the Cotswolds from. Would stay here again.

  Fabulous you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best Wishes, Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Sep 2023

• "All Souls Cottage was a perfect break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life."

  The peaceful setting, surrounded by a lush garden of plants, flowers, and trees, was exactly what we were looking for. The cottage itself was well-equipped with all the amenities we needed, and we appreciated the thoughtful touches. We used the cottage as a base to explore the Cotswolds, and we were within easy reach of many of the area's attractions. After a day of sightseeing, it was always a pleasure to come back to the cottage and relax in the garden with a glass of wine. We could hear the birds singing and the wind rustling through the trees, and we felt completely at peace. We would highly recommend All Souls Cottage to anyone looking for a relaxing and rejuvenating getaway. The cottage is beautifully appointed, the location is perfect, and Duncan’s welcome information was of such help to begin our relaxation, very friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful time, and we will definitely be back!

  Thank you so much Stuart for such a thoughtful review. I particularly love the fact you enjoyed the birds and the tranquility. The other morning I had a nightingale serenading me. I would like to point out that we now have an outdoor parasol and 2 garden sun loungers! With thanks and we look forward to seeing you again, Dominic, (not Duncan!) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Jun 2023

• "This house and garden was a dream."

  The house is beautifully decorated with an amazing bird-filled garden. The owner thought of everything a visitor would need. Perfectly clean. Beautiful views of the church. The owner kept in touch to see if we needed anything, which means a lot. I know anyone who stayed here would be extremely delighted. We certainly were!

  Thank you for your wonderful comments. We are so pleased you loved your stay. We hope we can welcome you back again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claudia5.0★Apr 2023

• "A wonderful stay in this beautiful property and with excellent communication from Dominic our host."

  We would absolutely recommend All Souls Cottage and the wonderful village.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the cottage and it's location. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christina5.0★Dec 2022

• "All Souls Cottage is absolutely beautiful."

  It exceeded our expectations and the surrounds of Eastleach village also stunning. We can’t recommend the cottage enough. Very clean and comfortable and although we took all our own things there were lots of “get you in” items on arrival which was a very nice touch. Centrally located to have a great week in the Cotswolds. Thank you for having us in your beautiful cottage

  Thank you so much for this lovely review. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay at All Souls Cottage and also loved the location for exploring the Cotswolds. We would love to welcome you again. Manor Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Oct 2022

• "Pip the dog here."

  Well we had a quite splendiferous time at All Souls Cottage.A true gem in a wonderful village.I went on many glorious walks,the grown ups were in raptures at the beauty of the villages and countryside,while I was more interested in the smells,and any streams I could jump in.Eastleach is wonderfully positioned to explore the Cotswolds. The cottage and gardens are a dream for both two and four legged beings.If you get the chance pack your bags and visit.

  Hey Pip, thank you so much for your review. Absolutely wonderful to hear you enjoyed the cottage with lots of walks, sniffing and jumping in streams. Fabulous both yourself and owners loved the cottage and gardens. Look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best Wishes, Manor Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Judy5.0★Sep 2022

• "This is by far the most beautiful cottage I ever stayed in!"

  We loved everything about the house: the architecture, the view, the interiour decorations, the beds (already made up), the fact that the kitchen is so well equipped, etc. etc. And the garden! This is really beyond everything! Loved it! As the weather was so hot, we didn feel like going to visit too many sites. So we did that in the mornings and relaxed in the shade in “our” garden while watering the borders.The contact with Dominic was always very pleasant! We felt ultimately at home and didn’t want to leave. I would definitely recommend!

  Thank you for this wonderful review. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay at All Souls Cottage and made the most of the garden during the heatwave.We hope to welcome you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Aug 2022

• "Amazing place, even more amazing gardens."

  Comfy bed. Ticks all the boxes.

  Thank you for your kind words which are much appreciated. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jul 2022

• "All Souls Cottage is beautifully appointed and wonderfully situated."

  It takes a little while to get used to some of the unusual (to us) features like the "upside down" layout and the internet sourced TV but this actually helped to make it a rather special experience. The garden in particular is a real treasure. The village pub, The Victoria, has been "done up" since we were last there before the pandemic and is lovely - but the prices have escalated and it no longer opens Monday or Tuesday. Also The Swan in Southrop has not re-opened post pandemic so walking for a pint is limited.

  Thank you for providing this helpful feedback which is much appreciated. We're glad you enjoyed your stay at All Souls Cottage and also the garden and hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ray4.7★Jun 2022

• "Delightful house in an idyllic village."

  We enjoyed the conservatory and lovely views of the garden which was immaculately maintained. We also appreciated the central heating to offset cool mornings and evenings. Both my friends enjoyed their stay and would like to revisit, maybe in the Autumn.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. Fantastic to hear you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the village. Look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sylvia4.4★Jun 2022

• "More comfortable furniture in the lounge would be our only recommendation- ..."

  More comfortable furniture in the lounge would be our only recommendation- otherwise a lovely cottage and a great location

  Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback and your recommendation. Glad you enjoyed your stay and the location. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Simon4.4★May 2022

• "Beautiful cottage with an immaculate garden overlooking the church and village."

  Good basis for exploring The Cotswolds and plenty of dog walks straight from the front door. Very peaceful with little traffic especially during weekdays. Lechlade, the local town although more of the size of a large village, has everything you need including a lovely soda bread bakery and Lynwood and Co a local independent coffee shop with the best tasting coffee.

  Reviewed by Suzanne4.7★Oct 2021

• "All Souls cottage was a really pretty cottage with a beautiful garden, positioned in a tranquil location."

  .. Definitely a venue if you wish for peace and quiet...

  Reviewed by David4.7★Jul 2021

• "Lovely house and lovely village"

  Reviewed by S5.0★Oct 2019

• "A lovely cottage in a beautiful setting and area."

  Having rented very many holiday cottages in over 40 years this was on a par with the best of the rest. It was immaculate, comfortable to live in, pleasing to look at (furniture, pictures, &c.), great selection of books. And a beautiful garden which had clearly been very carefully planned to give year round interest.

  Thank you for your lovely comments on All Souls Cottage. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Oct 2019

• "Would of been nice to have loungers for the garden to sit on."

  It was very cold downstairs bit damp,Lounge was not very comfortable but other than that was really lovely place to stay. Not very secure for dogs either could not leave them in garden on there own but we had a lovely stay thank you x

  Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay in 2019. The cottage does now have seating in the garden and the heating is fine and working throughout the house, but with all stone built houses, you will find they will be cooler than the average new build . With regards to the garden, we would generally say no garden is 100% secure, as dogs will get out if they really want to. That said we hope you still enjoyed your stay and that you made the most of the wonderful views. It's a lovely spot to base yourself in the Cotswolds. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Myra3.8★Sep 2019

• "A simply charming cottage in the most beautiful and dreamy village of the Cotswolds (Eastleach)."

  In every corner of this old building and wonderful garden you can see the love it was furnsihed, designed and equipped with. Fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, dishwasher, big fridge, freezer, lovely fireplace, TV. Unfortunately just one shower if you come with the maximum of 5 guests (the other bathroom is not recommended to have a shower in the bathtub). Unbelievably beautiful dining table with a view into the garden. Quiet. Comfortable beds and duvets of a quality we`re still dreaming of. In the middle of nature, so don`t be too afraid of meeting a spider here and there ;-) The peaceful little church opposite is not in use but open all day and night and worth a visit. Crystal clear brook right behind the church. Visit the friendly pub just a few walking minutes away! For people from a big city please check the stars on a clear night. Favourite next village: Lechlade! For people interested in rare airplanes, visit the military base a few miles away for plane spotting, you won`t be the only one...

  Reviewed by Elke5.0★Sep 2019

• "This is a lovely cottage in beautiful settings."

  The garden is so pretty and well maintained. The standard inside the cottage is high and it was nice and clean. Definitely would recommend staying here. The local pub was disappointing for food as they had several dishes on the menu where to food had run out.

  Reviewed by Jackie4.7★Jul 2019

• "We thought the house had a lot of character with a superb garden ."

  And off road parking and is set in the beautiful village of East Leach The village pub is less than a 10 minute walk from the house and has a nice lunch and dinner menu The nearest town is Lechlade with a nice selection of shops ,supermarket and a service station There is an Indian,Chinese and fish and chip shop with the river Thames running through . The Television is a smart TV but not connected to live channels only through BBC i player The garden could do with a washing line to hang out washing . Apart from that we were delighted with the house and would certainly recommend it to anyone .

  Reviewed by Leslie5.0★Jul 2019

• "The position and views from the cottage were idyllic."

  Eastleach is just as beautiful as many other Cotswold villages but not overrun with tourists! The garden is delightful.

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★May 2019

• "All Souls Cottage: Review."

  We have been many times on holiday in accommodation provided by Sykes. They have always come up trumps and we have always been delighted with the standard they provide. This time they excelled even themselves and exceeded our highest expectations. “All Souls Cottage” is superb. Being an old building, it is full of character, for example, the windows. The accommodation was warm, spacious, well appointed, scrupulously clean, beautifully furnished, tastefully decorated and fully equipped with every modern convenience, including (and new to us) internet television. Dining in the conservatory overlooking the garden was a real pleasure. A table and seats were also provided for al fresco eating. Both the cottage and the garden are totally private. It is easy to think of the cottage as a permanent home. The icing on an already scrumptious cake is the garden. It is truly excellent; well stocked with colorful plants, shrubs and trees. There is also a well-manicured lawn. The garden, with its different levels, has been designed with imagination and skill. Whilst we were at the cottage there was a resident pheasant and we saw squirrels and many different birds. The cottage sits in the sparsely populated, picturesque Cotswold Village of Eastleach. It has its own pub. This is but a short walk from the cottage and its welcoming staff offer a varied menu at reasonable prices. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner who was able to give us some of the background to the cottage as well pointers to the many local attractions in the area. Included in these was the adjacent fourteen-acre garden at Eastleach House. This is open by arrangement; details are in its website. If you are able to see it, you will be delighted with its design and scope. All Souls Cottage in Summary: Positives: All of the Above. Negatives: None. Recommended? Absolutely !!

  Reviewed by James5.0★May 2019

• "All Souls is a truly beautiful cottage set in a lovely garden in the very pretty Cotswold village of Eastleach - a quiet, secluded paradise."

  There are wonderful walks in and around the village (great for humans and fantastic for dogs), and the cottage is within easy driving distance of lovely Cotswold towns including Burford (just 6 miles away), Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold. There is also an excellent village pub (dog friendly) that serves good food. All Souls is very highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2019

• "Beautiful cottage in lovely setting."

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Feb 2019

• "This place is amazing it's more than just a holiday home the village pub is also very good we had a great week there"

  Reviewed by Sid5.0★Jan 2019

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