Guests say
Stable Cottage is praised for its high standard finish, contemporary yet cosy decor, and excellent location in a charming village, making it a great base for exploring the Cotswolds. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities and comfortable furnishings, though some minor maintenance issues and cleaning oversights are noted.
Guests generally find the cottage clean, with no pet odours, but some mention areas with crumbs, dust, and cobwebs, indicating room for improvement in cleaning standards.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its quietness, convenience, and proximity to local amenities and attractions in the Cotswolds, making it an ideal spot for visitors.
The cottage is considered comfortable, with special mentions of fluffy towels and comfortable pillows. However, some guests note a wobbly toilet seat and a missing blind, slightly detracting from the overall comfort.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a large TV and good kitchen appliances. However, issues with incorrect rubbish instructions, slow internet, and a leaky skylight suggest some attention to maintenance is needed.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Tucked away in the charming town of Northleach, within the scenic county of Gloucestershire, sits this charming mid-terrace property, Stable Cottage. Set over three floors and positioned just paces from the town’s amenities, this is an ideal base for two couples or a family looking to holiday in this fabulous region. Enter the stylish kitchen/diner, where you’ll be greeted by an exposed stonework wall and a fabulous array of integrated appliances, including an oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and even a washing machine, so you can pop your muddy gear on a spin. Look forward to serving your culinary treats at the dining table, before heading to the first floor where the sitting room awaits, complete with a plush sofa, armchair and TV, ideal for those cosy movie nights. The bedrooms are positioned on the second floor, both comprising of a double bed and housing ample storage for your personal items. Begin the morning with a refreshing rinse in the bathroom before heading into the local town, exploring the range of independent shops and friendly supermarkets where you can grab the ingredients for a tasty breakfast. If you’d rather not cook, there are a good choice of pubs on offer, including the ‘Mr & Mrs Smith’ approved establishment and ‘The Wheatsheaf’, which was recently named the 2021 pub of the year. Opposite the property is a short pathway leading to a recreational ground with cricket pitch, tennis courts and fine walks, while the scenic splendour of the Cotswolds is nearby, perfect for exploring picturesque hills and meadows dotted with villages, grand residences and castles. Be sure to visit the pretty village of Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the Venice of the Cotswolds, it offers a wealth of attractions and shops amongst its honey-coloured stone architecture and calming village scenes. There is also the vibrant market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, bursting with fascinating history dating back to the 11th century, and the medieval town of Burford, home to a series of independent shops, galleries, restaurants, and tea rooms, plus the Cotswolds Wildlife Park which is a great choice for a day out. Well positioned for accessing the many delights of the Cotswolds, Stable Cottage ticks all the boxes for a memorable retreat with family and friends.
Northleach is located 8 miles north-east of Cirencester, 10 miles south-west of Stow-on-the-Wold, and about 7 miles from Burford, on the Roman route known as the Fosse Way (A429). It is an ideal starting point for visiting these popular and lovely destinations. Northleach was formerly a bustling market town known across Europe as a significant hub for the Cotswold wool trade! The affluent wool merchants paid for the fifteenth-century church of St Peter and St Paul, which was erected using stone taken from the town's quarry and what is now the Market Square. The village has recently been featured in a number of films, notably the 2015 film Casual Vacancy.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Two bedrooms: 2 x second-floor double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
First-floor sitting room
Electric central heating.
Oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
TV, Bluetooth speakers, WiFi.
Fuel and power included In rent.
Bed linen and towels included In rent.
Roadside parking.
One small well behaved dog welcome.
Small dog bed and bowl available.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: This property does not have a garden, although there is a large park suitable for dogs opposite the property via a short pathway.
Note: Dogs aren't allowed in the bedrooms.
Nearby points of interest
- Cotswold Motoring Museum
- Cotswold Wildlife Park And Gardens
- Burford Garden Center
- Corinium Museum
- Crocodiles Of The World
- Cheltenham Racecourse
Reviews (8)
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John
Exactly what was described and communications with Sykes was 100%. Sorted an extension to our stay with no fuss a d genuinely sad to have to leave this beautiful wee place to come back to the norm it was that delightful. Beautiful people everywhere especially around the cottage in northleach a d a perfect location for outward travel by car to all over the cotswolds. Can't wait to take more family over to experience from belfast and Carnlough on the nort Antrim coast in Ireland.
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Helen
The pillows were particularly comfortable! The double stairs would always be a bit of a challenge for anyone who might be disabled, but I'm sure this is made clear in the description. The directions about how to reach the Cottage however are not accurate. Stable Cottage sits opposite a road sign which says College Row but the description talks about the Cottage being on the left of this one way road, road rather than the right so a minor tweak on that front would help late arrivals like ourselves! Thanks
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Thelma
It is very well located in a lovely village which offers everything you need. On arrival we discovered there was no Internet and after telephoning the local contact we were contacted by Sykes Cottages who offered us a 10% discount as compensation. The internet was reconnected shortly after but was so slow as to be almost impossible to use. We had to rely on the local coffee shop who had free WIFI to use the internet. We also had water dripping on us in bed from the small skylight window above which stained the pillow. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and were really happy that we were in easy reach of all the local must see places.