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Characterful holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Wren Cottage

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Exterior detail
TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Characterful holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Wren Cottage

With honey coloured stone and climbing blooms, Wren Cottage is a quintessential Cotswold holiday cottage which sleeps four guests, in two bedrooms, with a family bathroom. This characterful Grade II listed property has an open plan sitting and dining area with a wood burner, the perfect setting to curl up around as the winter nights draw in. The plush, colourful bedrooms with original beams are a wonderful place to rest your head after a long day exploring the local area. Wren Cottage is also dog friendly!

Accommodation
This two bedroom holiday cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold is perfectly situated for those looking to delve into the Cotswold experience. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting/dining room
Two seater sofa, two armchairs, Smart TV, nested coffee tables, wood burner
Solid oak dining room table with seating for four

Kitchen
Electric oven and gas hob, fridge with freezer compartment, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, cafetière, ironing board, iron and Hetty Hoover

First Floor

Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, open wardrobe, hairdryer, dressing table with mirror and stool

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Two single beds (can be super king size bed on request), open wardrobe, chest of drawers and mirror

Family bathroom
Rainfall shower with separate handheld shower attachment, basin, loo, heated towel rail and free standing full length mirror

Outside
Patio area

The Finer Details
The maximum occupancy for this property is 4 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 1 additional infant (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided
Free on street parking is available close by
1 travel cot, 1 highchair and 1 stair gate are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
1 dog is welcome for an additional £40 per booking. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
Free WiFI (Download speeds vary between 17 Mbps and 11 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception varies depending on provider
Smart TV
Enclosed courtyard
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove from October to April only
Please note this is a period property with character features including low beams
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property

Things to Note...
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 17:00 and check out is by 10:00
The Stow Horse Fair is held twice a year, typically on the Thursday closest to 12th May and the Thursday closest to 24th October, however, we would recommend checking the exact date ahead of placing your booking. This is a traditional fair for gypsies and travelling people to meet up and trade which dates back to 1476 when its Charter was granted. Stow is very busy for a day or two before and after each fair, and a number of shops, pubs and restaurants are closed. Whilst many visitors enjoy the colour and vibrancy associated with the fairs, other visitors prefer to avoid Stow on these dates
Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted

Property manager

StayCotswold

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

621598

About the area

Map
Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Old Mill - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • The Model Village - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Sezincote House & Garden - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Cotswold Farm Park - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Batsford Arboretum - 11 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 10 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheep - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Willow - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bell at Stow - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Characterful holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Wren Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Characterful holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Wren Cottage?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Wren Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Characterful holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Wren Cottage located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of St. Edward's Church and Fosse Gallery Fine Art. Old Mill and St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Characterful holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Wren Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

Wren Cottage was perfect for our stay. The location is great, the cottage comfortable and had everything we needed for our short break.
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8/10

A really enjoyable stay at wren cottage. Amazing value for money and such a great location. Road was quite noisy but we still slept super well in the comfy beds. Anything we needed was responded to promptly. Would definitely recommend and stay again :)

10/10

Gorgeous cottage in central Stow, exactly what we were hoping for
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

From the communication from the agent through to leaving the property was excellent the cottage was wonderful location was perfect just a small walk from the centre of stow al was faultless
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10

We had a lovely time at Wren Cottage. It was perfect for us as a couple with a small toddler. The place has been done to a very high standard. There was everything you could need in the kitchen. The road was noisy but we had ear plugs so it didn’t bother us. The location was excellent and parking right outside.
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10/10

Perfect location with lots on-hand; Only downside was the location to a very busy main road which has a lot of traffic from early morning and all through the day, other than that it is an ideal cottage with plenty of great walks in all directions; Stow has some lovely pub/restaurants to end the day in too.
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10/10

Lovely country style cottage with lots of character and original features, very well equipped and beautifully decorated with plenty of space. Great location on the edge of Stow with lots of places to eat, drink and shop nearby and some good walks. Only small negatives would be there is some traffic noise so light sleepers might want to bring earplugs, and the 5pm check in time was quite late (normally would expect it to be 3pm especially when there's an early 10am checkout too).
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10/10

Wren Cottage is the perfect cottage for a stay in Stow-on-the-Wold. Walking distance to everything in Stow and close to all the gorgeous villages of the Cotswolds. Being able to park out the front of the cottage was ideal and the cottage itself very comfortable and cozy. We had nights in for dinner with all the relevant kitchen supplies available and nights out in the village just around the corner. Whilst on the main road into/past the village, there was no road noise from within the cottage. Can't recommend highly enough - we had a magnificent stay and would definitely go back! The chocolate biscuits left for our arrival a very nice touch!

8/10

Lovely property, just the right size. Perfect location for strolling into town for shopping, restaurants etc. Plush bath & hand towels, well equipped kitchen. Could have provided small body wash lotions, shampoo and conditioners in the bathroom for guest use, but that’s a more minor point. A couple of plates & mugs were already chipped prior to our arrival, so that should be looked after better, prior to guest arrival. Didn’t communicate with the property manager, so gave a 1 star rating there
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10

We chose Wren cottage a we were looking for somewhere dog friendly, in walking distance of the town. Wren cottage was beautifully decorated and perfect for the two of us. The kitchen was well equipped and the welcome book was full of information (although we couldn't find the fan which would be useful on hot days). The outside courtyard could do with some maintenance (and table for 2 would fit better), but this wasn't an issue as we didn't use it. Stay Cotswold were available to answer our queries, and helped when we had an issue out of hours. They checked in on us the following day and couldn't have done more. The road was quite noisy, but not an issue if the windows were closed (we just needed them open as it was really warm!). We loved the character of the building and would definitely stay again.
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8/10

The cottage was fine for 2 people but would have been a squeeze with 4. It had all the amenetues we neededThe cottage was clean on the surface but could do with a deep clean. The windows and window frames were very dirty. The "garden" was full of weeds. The gas hob igniters and the cooker hood were not working and he hive thermostat was not connecting so no central heating. The management came to sort this but neither was fixed. At the end of our stay I emptied out a completely full vacuum as I found there was barely any suction. The hoover couldn't have been emptied for a long time . It filled a whole carrier bag. I know other guest reviews mentioned the cottage being on a main road with traffic noise but that wasn't a problem. It was a good location to walk into town and easy to drive to and from. Apart from the above issues it was a lovely place to stay
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6/10

We loved the location, perfectly placed for exploring Stow and environs with excellent Cotswold walks and superb hostelries all within easy reach. Despite being close to the busy Fosse Way the traffic noise was barely intrusive and parking was plentiful. The overall cleanliness was marginal and the large bathroom mirror was filthy. The shower glass needed maintenance and would not serve its purpose without wedging with cloths. Most importantly, the wood burner is in dire need of repair: it leaks badly and cannot be sealed, result: works more like a furnace than an economical fire. Simply put too many chefs, owner > agent > sub agent > cleaners/maintenance. Recommend a proper examination of the property between clients by a thorough individual. Wren Cottage has the potential to meet higher standards.
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10/10

The cottage is very charming and extremely well equipped. Location was good both within Stow but also to get around to the other villages. We were worried about facing the main road but it didn’t end up bothering us. Bear in mind the fire starter pack is advertised to be available from October - April but doesn’t include October and April (but can be purchased from the petrol station right opposite) Would stay again and would recommend to others.
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8/10

The cottage is adorable - old and authentic - very pretty. It is set back off a fairly busy road - which is something to be aware of but was not a big problem as it is in a lane adjacent to the road itself. The neighbouring cottage is double-fronted with a large garden that backs onto ours. They had a BBQ until late both nights with a noisy dog so it was not quite as peaceful as we hoped. Parking was quite tight at the front but we never failed to find a space near our cottage so was not a problem for us. The courtyard garden was very small and a little overgrown - I am sure the owners could fix the overgrown bit easily ( I nearly did it myself!) but that was a little disappointing but perhaps I am being too picky. That said it is so close to the most beautiful shopping and browsing lanes, market square and gorgeous pubs - we had lunch at the stunning Porch House. We loved the town of Stow. As the cottage is old it was a little darker inside than the photos led us to believe - it was also a little chilly on our first evening there as temperatures dropped a little but the plug-in radiators and cosy blankets soon sorted that out. The kitchen was lovely - well equipped with everything you need and milk, tea bags and basics supplied which was appreciated. The bathroom was clean and functional, nice shower, and nice clean white fluffy towels. The beds were amazing - super comfy and cosy, with lovely feather duvets and pillows and we slept well. Overall, it was a really nice place to stay for our first visit to the Cotswolds. Good value for money; we were happy with it and we would stay again.
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8/10

Stayed for a month, remote working. And I thoroughly enjoyed it. Was worried that the traffic noise might be a problem but it wasn’t. Internet was fine for voice calls. Upload speed was a bit slow. Lot’s of nice walks nearby. And Stow is a great town, much quieter than nearby Bourton-on-the-Water. I’d happily stay again