Guests say
Hour Cottage in Cheltenham is highly praised for its prime location, cleanliness, and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy atmosphere, and convenient parking. The property's proximity to local amenities and the town centre makes it an ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds. While some minor suggestions for improvements are noted, the overall sentiment is extremely positive, with many guests planning return visits.
The cottage receives high marks for cleanliness, with numerous reviews mentioning its immaculate presentation upon arrival. A few isolated comments about cobwebs and dust suggest room for improvement, but these do not detract significantly from the overall perception of a clean and well-maintained property.
The location is consistently lauded for being central and convenient, with easy access to shops, pubs, and restaurants. The added benefit of hassle-free parking and the property's seclusion despite its proximity to the town centre contributes to its near-perfect rating.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, highlighting the cosy seating, warm atmosphere, and comfortable beds. Some reviews suggest additional amenities such as a heated towel rail or a TV in the bedroom could enhance comfort further.
The cottage is well-equipped with a modern kitchen, ample supplies, and clear instructions for appliances. However, some guests mention minor issues with the dishwasher and bathroom fan, indicating that while facilities are generally good, there is some room for maintenance and updates.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience with the owners and mention the provision of ample supplies and equipment, there is no specific mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
A delightful semi-detached Cotswold stone cottage ideally located less than five minutes' walk from the centre of the market town of Stow-on-the-Wold. Comfortably furnished throughout with the owners' personal touches, this lovely Stow-on-the-Wold cottage makes a perfect base for a couple on a romantic break or a group of friends, in a beautiful part of the country. This superb Stow-on-the-Wold cottage has two light and bright bedrooms with comfortable and generously-sized beds. There is a very well-equipped kitchen in this Stow-on-the-Wold cottage. The main room has a gas fire in the sitting area, with a dining table and chairs on the other side of the room. There is also a garden room with woodburning stove and doors that open onto a private secluded courtyard, an ideal place to sit and relax whilst enjoying the delights of alfresco dining. Just a couple of minutes walk away is the centre of Stow-on-the-Wold, with its vast Market Square with an ancient cross, town stocks and an elegant array of town houses, unique shops, tea rooms and traditional pubs. Time your visit right to attend one of the many events held within the town, including Gypsy Horse Fairs (dating back to 1476), craft fairs and monthly farmers’ markets The Horse Fairs are held on the Thursday closest to 12th May and the Thursday closest to 24th October Stow is busy on these days and for and day or two before and after; some shops, pubs and restaurants will be closed. A few minutes away by car is a selection of the Cotswolds unspoilt towns and villages, including Moreton-in-Marsh, Broadway, Chipping Campden and Chipping Norton, along with the gardens of Hidcote Manor and Kiftsgate and much else. The spa town of Cheltenham, along with Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and Gloucester are all within driving distance. A wonderful Cotswolds cottage in an idyllic location.
The Cotswolds town of Stow-on-the-Wold offers a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs, a monthly Farmer's market, antique shops, tearooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and a cricket museum. Many walks and cycle rides can be enjoyed from the centre of Stow, plus nearby are a number of quintessential English villages.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area and gas fire.
Garden room with woodburning stove.
Gas central heating with gas fire and woodburning stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Patio with furniture and BBQ.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shops, pubs and restaurants 4 mins walk.
Nearby points of interest
- Cotswold Motoring Museum
- Burford Garden Center
- Cotswold Wildlife Park And Gardens
- Crocodiles Of The World
- Cheltenham Racecourse
Reviews (53)
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Roger
Good off road parking. A good base for exploring the Cotswolds..
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Caroline
Everything needed for your stay is supplied. Washing powder, wash up liquid, lots of books, jigsaws etc. plenty of crockery, glasses etc supplied. The cottage is in a great location, just minutes walk from all the attractions of Stow. Very convenient to have an M&S Simply Food close by. We found stow to be a great location for touring the Cotswolds. While the cottage was cleaned before our arrival, I think it could do with regular deep cleans eg inside kitchen cupboards, windows etc. As previous reviewers have stated, there are spiders and cobwebs everywhere.
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Steve
Have a slight issue with cobwebs, dust and bugs which looked like wood lice. Insistence on late arrival and departure times, which were changed after original contract. Access to the property was changed to 4.30pm yet departure was frequently empathized as non negotiable 10.00 am. Personally I would prefer earlier check in and later departure which means we could get the most from our holiday stay.