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Cotswold holiday cottage with excellent central location - Masters House

Family-friendly cottage in Cheltenham

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In the heart of bustling Stow-on-the-Wold, Masters House offers a charming retreat. This stylish holiday home features an open plan downstairs, painted beams, and vaulted ceilings in both bedrooms. Enjoy relaxing moments in the sheltered courtyard garden or unwind with Netflix on the Smart TV.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cotswold holiday cottage with excellent central location - Masters House

Masters House is a Cotswold Holiday Cottage offering a little haven in bustling Stow-on-the-Wold, sleeping four guests, in two welcoming bedrooms, with two bathrooms. This stylish holiday home has been thoughtfully renovated with an open plan downstairs, each room flowing into the next, making the most of the space. The cottage's historic features are still on show with painted beams throughout and vaulted ceilings in both bedrooms, these have been combined with more modern finishings, creating lovely light and airy rooms throughout. Outside, the courtyard garden offers a sheltered yet tranquil space to relax and enjoy the sunshine.

Accommodation
This two bedroom holiday cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold is perfectly suited for those looking to get together with family and friends, exploring the local countryside and eateries. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting room
Two-seater sofa, two armchairs, window seat, Smart TV with Netflix (account holders only), bluetooth speaker, bench, coat hooks and selection of board games

Kitchen/dining room
Gas hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine/tumble dryer, microwave, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine with starter supply of pods, iron, ironing board and clothes drying rack
Dining table seating four and chest of drawers

First Floor

Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, chest of drawers, chair, small freestanding wardrobe, coat hooks, mirror and hairdryer

Bedroom 2 with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, chair, small freestanding wardrobe, mirror and hairdryer
Ensuite with walk-in shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Family bathroom
Bath with overhead shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Outside
Courtyard patio garden with outdoor table seating six

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 readily available a short walk away from the property
1 travel cot and 1 highchair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
Sorry, no pets
Free WiFi
Mobile phone reception varies by provider
Smart TV with Netflix (guests to use their own login details)
Enclosed courtyard garden
Gas central heating system
The front door of the house opens onto the street and guests with young children should take particular care to ensure that the children are supervised when the door is opened
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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 797 square feet

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher and 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

625618

About the area

Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is in a rural area. Broadway Tower Country Park and River Windrush reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and The Model Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Birdland Park and Gardens and Dragonfly Maze. Visit our Cheltenham travel guide
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Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Blenheim Palace featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements
    Blenheim Palace
    39 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Oxford, United Kingdom
    University of Oxford
    43 min drive - 52.6 km
  • Warwick Castle which includes heritage architecture, a castle and views
    Warwick Castle
    45 min drive - 57.5 km
  • St. Edward's Church
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fosse Gallery Fine Art
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Bell at Stow
    4 min walk
  • The Porch House
    2 min walk
  • The Chip Shed
    6 min drive
  • The Willow
    6 min drive
  • Lucy's Tea Room
    3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cotswold holiday cottage with excellent central location - Masters House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cotswold holiday cottage with excellent central location - Masters House?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cotswold holiday cottage with excellent central location - Masters House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cotswold holiday cottage with excellent central location - Masters House located?

This family-friendly Cheltenham cottage is located in a rural location, 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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9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

Comfy cottage in great location

Masters House was really comfy and cosy, and cleaned and presented to a high standard. Just minutes from the market square, you had everything you needed on your doorstep! Would definitely return!

10/10 Excellent

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Great Experience

Great location and accommodations were wonderful. Staff was wonderful and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Super stay!

We had a lovely stay in Masters House. The location is very convenient for the shops and restaurants with plenty parking next to Tesco. We loved finding all the little alleyways and cafes. There is plenty to do in the area and the cottage was a perfect place to come back to to relax.
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8/10 Good

Lovely cottage

We had a lovely stay in this cottage. We felt very welcome with a fresh Bread, Milk, butter and eggs. The table was already dressed up. It was warm and everything we needed was available. We would realy recommend a stay!
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8/10 Good

Stow Weekend

Stayed at The Masters House in Stow for a great weekend celebrating with good friends. Location was fantastic and felt like we were right amongst everything. Great cottage and location fantastic time had all around.

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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Masters House Cotswold

Outstanding! We were impressed with the excellent communications that was surpassed by the wonderful accommodations! Super clean and very well furnished! Excellent setting in Stow-on-the-Wold! The added kitchen utensils were greatly appreciated
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous stay!

Loved Masters House. Beautifully appointed & so cosy and a really good location. Definitely love to return.
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10/10 Excellent

Masters House

A beautifully decorated cottage with everything we needed. The cottage is very clean and comfortable, with lovely restaurants, cafes and shops close by.

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

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Masters house welcome

We arrived from Australia and were welcomed with early check in, eggs, bread, milk etc. absolutely amazing cottage and location. Only one suggestion; perhaps renew the sleeping pillows , otherwise perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing weekend

This is our 2nd time using StayCotswold. This house was lovely, clean and cosy. Location was perfect to pop in to Stow market square quickly. Road can be a bit loud outside one of the bedrooms but easy to adapt to
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10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Beautiful Cottage in the Best Location

A beautfiul cottage located in the heart of Stow on the Wold. Masters House house has a vwery homely feel to it. It was lovely and clean with comfortable beds and a well stocked kitchen. Loved the welcome gifts too. A nice touch! We will definately return. Thank you Masters House!
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10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Lovely stay

We enjoyed our week at Masters House. The location was very convenient for shops, cafes and restaurants. Beds were comfortable and the house was cool and quiet despite being on a busy street. A few small niggles: more mugs would be useful, the fridge door bottom shelf is not strong enough for large milk or wine bottles and kitchen knives are not very sharp.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Fantastic!

I cannot recommend Masters House more highly. We had a fantastic stay and would return in a heartbeat. The cottage is centrally located in Stow on the Wold, making it an ideal jumping off point for exploring the Cotswolds. It is spacious, extremely clean and very comfortable. Kevin was a great point of contact and was keen to accommodate us in every way. Truly a special holiday. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Georgia T.

Fabulous Central Stow on the Wold House

House was right in the middle of town. The decorations were lovely and the kitchen was well appointed. Our only note is that the living area is very small, however there is a large dining room where you can hang out with your group instead.
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10/10 Excellent

A cosy Cotswolds stay

Our stay at Masters House was fantastic. The cottage's perfect location in the heart of Stow on the Wold made it ideal for exploring the Cotswolds. It had everything we needed and was very cozy. Parking was a bit tricky, but we managed to find a spot on the same street each day. With supermarkets, shops, and restaurants just a short walk away, the convenience was excellent. Stow on the Wold is a wonderful town, and this cottage made our visit truly enjoyable. Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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Lovely cottage in Lively Village

We found the house very welcoming, well appointed and clean as a whistle. It was a very comfortable environment, the beds were comfy, two full bathrooms, clothes washer and dish washer. Our only complaint was the sofa, which was not very comfortable. It is also in a great location! Just a two minute walk to so much! The village is full of cute shops, nice eateries and tea shops, plus all the essentials and best bakeries!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Perfect place to stay with friends.

A great base to stay for a break in The Cotswolds. The accommodation had everything that we needed. Very clean, and homely, with lots of provisions left in the cupboard. If I had to give any negatives, it would be the lack of parking. We went with another couple, so had 2 cars to find parking spaces for, which at times was difficult. It seems silly that there is a car parking courtyard right next to the property (that was used by other holidaymakers staying in nearby cottages), but we were unable to use this, even though there were plenty of spaces there every day/evening. If parking was available, I would definitely return to Masters House, but I think I would look for accommodation with parking for my next visit. Overall though, a lovely place to stay .
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10/10 Excellent

Comfortable stay in well located accommodation

The Masters House was exactly as described and as shown in the pictures. Beds were comfortable and as I was on holiday with my sister it was great having 2 bathrooms too (one en suite). The living furniture was as described but the sofa was very close to the floor so not easy getting out of it! Kitchen was well equipped and there was a good selection of crockery and cutlery. The location was ideal for the town with a courtyard leading in to the town just a couple of yards away. On street parking was available most days and when there were no spaces there were plenty of spaces in the town square. It’s quite a busy road and can be quite noisy at the front of the house in the morning and early evening. Good selection of restaurants and takeaways within a short walking distance.
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8/10 Good

Cozy cottage with minor issues

Overall, we had a really great stay at Master's house. We had a lot of positive things to point out, but also a few minor issues that I would like to mention. Positive: - Beautifully decorated and very cozy cottage. It was everything you need for cooking and housing 4 people. We even had fresh bread, butter and milk in the fridge when we arrived. - Location is close to shops and pubs - Very easy check in and check out Negative - One of the towels had a very big dirty stain when we arrived. I think it must have fallen into dirt before it was placed on our bed. - The recycle bin was full with bottles from previous guests. We had to put our recycle next to the bin - There were some long black hairs in the bathtub - Some of the dishes were still a bit dirty, the dishwasher probably didn't work very well on them. - The street next to the house is very busy and one of the bedrooms faces that street. I slept well because I used earplugs but for someone else it could be an issue.
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8/10 Good

Stayed at Masters House for Christmas Break 2023

It was the second time we stayed at this cottage in 2023. It’s close to great shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. When we walked in, there were cobwebs by the front window and quite a few bedside and coffee tables were dusty so not sure if the last clean was a few weeks before we arrived or if the cottage was empty for a while. There was a lot of rain over the Christmas period and the roof was leaking in bedroom 2. Two nights in a row the top of the bed was soaked. Prior to our stay, we asked for fresh towels. Even though there was ‘fresh’ linen / towels in a drawer in the hallway upstairs they smelt old. As there’s no on-site parking it’s tricky to unload and reload your belongings. So before 10am, the neighbours next door complained about our car being outside for too long and expressed the fact that there were traffic wardens walking up and down the street when there wasn’t. The neighbours were trying to scare us because they got fed up of our car being outside. We love staying in Stow, but next time we’ll stay in a different cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

sian b.

Masters Hpuse

Beautiful cottage in the heart of Stow, extremely clean and lovely attention to detail in all rooms. Would highly recommend for a relaxing stay in Stow
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely Stay

We had a lovely stay at Master's House. The house is beautifully and tastefully decorated, very clean, had evetything we needed and suited our needs perfectly. It is in a great location right in the centre of Stow on the Wold. We would definitely recommend the house. The free three day car park beside Tescos was very useful and little restaurant two minutes walk the from house was a lovely place for Sunday brunch.

10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

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Beautiful Property

Masters House is a truly beautiful property: a very stylishly updated historic house. But it’s also super comfortable, well outfitted — we stayed in and cooked many nights — and perfectly located in town. It was a perfect home base for 4 friends doing walks through the Cotswolds. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola M.

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Lovely little cottage perfect for 2 couples and a good location, although it can be a little noisy as you are on a main road, it would also benefit from having sturdier bedroom furniture and some full length mirrors. The kitchen is well equipped with lots of lovely touches left for us to settle us in!! (It would be a lot easier with a non stick frying pan!) Parking round the back was good and easy accessible, you can even park electric car overnight at Tescos (5 min walk away) to charge! The Sheep was good to eat in and so was The Kings arms, overall a very pleasant stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanna L.

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Amazing Property

Amazing property, and spectacular visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024