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Dog friendly cottage in Stow on the Wold - Nepenthe

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Dog friendly cottage in Stow on the Wold - Nepenthe

  • Nepenthe is a characterful, quintessential Cotswold holiday cottage which sleeps six guests, in three well-appointed bedrooms, with three bathrooms. Dating back to the 18th century, this Grade II listed cottage is made from honey-coloured Cotswold stone, with original oak beams and a stunning wood burner set in the original inglenook fireplace. Leading out from the well-equipped kitchen is a serene private courtyard, a relaxing spot to unwind after a day exploring the local area. Located in the dog friendly town of Stow-on-the-Wold, Nepenthe is suitable for one medium sized dog!

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

    Ground Floor

    Sitting room
    Exposed oak beams, wood burner, Freeview TV with Amazon Fire Stick (account holders only), DVD player, two-seater sofa, two armchairs, two day chairs, window seat and coffee table
    Under stairs cupboard with iron and ironing board

    Kitchen/dining room
    French doors to the garden, dual powered Rangemaster with gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster and six-seater expanding dining table with chairs

    First Floor

    Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
    Juliet balcony, double bed, armchair, chest of drawers, built-in wardrobe, chair, mirror and hairdryer
    Ensuite with rainfall shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

    Bedroom 2 with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
    Exposed beams, two 75cm wide single beds (can be king size bed on request), two bedside tables, clothes hooks and chest of drawers
    Ensuite with rainfall shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

    Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2)
    Gas fire, double bed, chest of drawers, two bedside tables and clothes hooks

    Family bathroom
    Roll top bath with handheld shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

    Outside
    Courtyard garden with two-seater arbour, bistro dining seating for two, Astroturf and garden store

    The Finer Details....
    Bed linen and towels are provided (duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic)
    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 medium sized dog is welcome for an additional £40 per booking. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
    Strong WiFi (Download speed 71.9 Mbps/Upload speed 18.6 Mbps)
    Mobile phone reception is dependent on provider
    Freeview TV with Amazon Fire Stick (guests to use their own login details)
    Enclosed garden
    Gas central heating system
    Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove
    Please note there is a low doorway into the kitchen and sloped flooring into the master bedroom
    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...
    The maximum occupancy for this property is 6 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 2 additional infants
    Hen, Stag and other same sex groups are not permitted
    Events are not permitted without prior consent
    A security deposit is required at this property
    Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00
    The Stow Horse Fair is held twice a year, on the Thursday closest to 12th May and the Thursday closest to 24th October. 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
    Please note there are only child facilities for 1 infant

    Security Deposit
    A security deposit of £250 is required for bookings at this property. This amount will be pre-authorised on your credit card 7 days prior to your arrival date, providing no damage is reported the pre-authorisation will be released 5 days after your departure. For the avoidance of doubt, guests are requested to leave the property in a reasonable condition, consistent with the property's appearance upon arrival.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,023 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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.

About the area

Cheltenham is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Broadway Tower Country Park and River Windrush, while Fosse Gallery Fine Art and Cotswold Motoring Museum are cultural highlights. Bourton Leisure Centre and The Model Village are also worth visiting. Visit our Cheltenham travel guide
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Stow-on-the-Wold

What's nearby

  • A historic castle with a large lawn and a tennis court.
    Warwick Castle
    48 min drive - 60.1 km
  • A historic building with ornate architecture, including a clock tower and statues.
    Blenheim Palace
    51 min drive - 44.8 km
  • A historic building with a clock tower and a well-maintained lawn.
    University of Oxford
    55 min drive - 56.0 km
  • Fosse Gallery Fine Art
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Edward's Church
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station
    11 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Old New Inn
    6 min drive
  • The Porch House
    1 min walk
  • The Mousetrap Inn
    6 min drive
  • The Willow
    6 min drive
  • New England Coffee House
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog friendly cottage in Stow on the Wold - Nepenthe pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog friendly cottage in Stow on the Wold - Nepenthe ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog friendly cottage in Stow on the Wold - Nepenthe ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog friendly cottage in Stow on the Wold - Nepenthe located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Fosse Gallery Fine Art and St. Edward's Church. St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Dog friendly cottage in Stow on the Wold - Nepenthe Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage in the heart of Stow!

We were very blown away by this cottage! It was so beautiful and quaint and easily walkable to all the shops and restaurants in town. Working with Tasha was great and helped us get us all sorted for arrival. I would 100% recommend staying here!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Stay at Nepenthe

Our 2nd stay at this cottage and we love it for the location and access into Stow. Cottage is very clean and well stocked and was a lovely touch to have a. Christmas tree in the main room. Definitely worth a stay
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Precious family time

Spent weekend here, perfect location, loved the shops, ate at the Porch, very near all amenities and very comforting time spent at Nepenthe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, felt like we were locals. very homey, enjoyed using the kitchen. Would enjoy staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location, a perfect break

Great location, and perfect for what we needed. Shops and restaurants a short walk as well as access to plenty of walks.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Short weekend break in January

We have stayed in the Cotswolds three times with the travelling party all agreeing this was the best cottage. Location wise you are in very close proximity yet it’s really quiet when in the cottage. Thank-you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

March in the Cotswolds

My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Nepenthe in Stow on the Wold. The cottage was wonderful - everything we needed, furnishings and cleanliness top notch. Loved the fireplace, and having the wood supplied made for lovely evenings by the fire. Highly recommend this property - access to village was brilliant too. Thank you. :)))
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyable family celebration

We stayed at Nepenthe as part of a family celebration with multiple significant birthdays and suited us completely Comfortable,in the heart of the town with space for six adults a baby and a greyhound it served as a base for walks, run, pubs, restaurants and cafes. We stayed for 2 nights and didn’t use our car which we were able to park on the street outside If we had been longer in the area we would have travelled to other attractions elsewhere but we didn’t need to as the lovely town of Stow was on our doorstep The cottage was well prepared for us with a few treats and a thoughtful present for our 1 year old grandson.It was a perfect break
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cotswold fun

Very helpful contact and wonderful to have the log burner in a very cold snap. Parking close to the house proved something of a challenge.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Birthday treat

We booked for my birthday treat and it definitely was. Beautiful cottage. Clean and welll situated. Once parked didn't need a car. 5 adults and a dog plenty of room. Thoughtful treats when we arrived. Nothing was too much trouble. Hope to go again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We did not want to leave!

A stunning cottage, beautifully presented and in the best location. We loved everything about the cottage. So good having the 3 bathrooms too. Great communication and instructions. I would absolutely return when next in the area. Thank you!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect location

The cottage was situated just below the town centre , which made easy access to all the amenities in the town .we had a storm on the Friday and the cottage was so very cosy and comfy . We are a family that cooks and the kitchen was very well equipped for us . Such a quirky cottage upstairs which brought a lot of joy to my four year old grandson. Well worth a stay
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family break at Nepenthe

A very comfortable stay in the centre of Stow on the Wold in a very well equipped and clean cottage. StayCotswold very helpful with advice on restaurants whilst visiting and came up trumps with a lost item.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay in Nepenthe

We had a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage in the (close to the) centre area. Well and fully furnished. All needed was available. Good beds and sanitary facilities.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in a lovely Cotswold town

Property was clean, warm (it was very cold outside!) and well thought out. Everything we needed was there with a cosy atmosphere, whilst being plenty big enough for 6 and a small dog. Location is great for exploring Stow. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect in every way

We had such a wonderful stay in Nepenthe. The cottage is beautifully maintained, well equipped and very clean. Great location - on the high street in Stow on the Wold - but no traffic noise at all. It’s the perfect place to be based for visiting other areas of The Cotswolds. Both the on site person and the owner were a joy to have met. ( albeit only via e mails). Thanks Nepenthe, continue to enchant your guests, we’ll be back x
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Senior 6 in the Cotswolds!

Property just right, 3 beds and 3 bathrooms which is a rareity, right in the middle of Stow which has lovely eateries in walking distance and within 12 miles several interesting houses and gardens. A very relaxing holiday and enjoyed by all 6 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nepenthe

Can't fault it, really enjoyed it and delivered what it promised. Well done! Love the location and thought this is a top class property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nepenthe, Stow on the Wold with Stay Cotswold

Perfect stay in Nepenthe, georgous house, warm and cosy. Lots of atmosphere with a perfect location exactly what we needed. StayCotswold were so helpful in every way and very easy to deal with everything went perfectly smoothly, we couldn't recommend them more highly. On a light note .... following our request for good weather for our stay, they even provided that too. Thank you so much everyone.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect cottage

We have just returned from a 4 night stay at Nepenthe in Stow on the Wold. A perfect cottage. Pretty, unusually spacious, immaculately clean and comfortably equipped with everything you could need on holiday. Its central location in Stow meant we were surrounded by super places to eat. Most notably the Old Butcher’s which is fabulous. We were also within a very easy drive to many of the best Cotswold villages. Altogether a fantastic break.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderfully Cotswolds

Loved the place. Happily funky, with everything needed for comfort and convenience. Tasha responded promptly when we arrived to no water; turned out the utility had broken a pipe and much of town was without. You're right in the center of Stow on the Wold, a lovely town. As others have said, the street is busy, but we had no trouble parking. Highly recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A weekend celebration

We had a fantastic weekend staying at Nepenthe. The house was lovely, with everything that we needed to enjoy our time there. It's location was great, very central which meant we could easily explore Stow on the Wold with no need to use our car all the time. The facilities at the house were very good, the beds were very comfortable, bathrooms/ensuites were really nice, it has comfortable chairs and sofas and everywhere was spotlessly clean. The under floor heating in the well appointed kitchen was a real bonus.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay in lovely cottage

Nepenthe provided the perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds. The cottage had everything we needed and was fantastic to have 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Communication from Stay Cotswold was first class including all the pre- stay info. Shout iut to Natasha, the property manager. We had one very minor issue which she responded to immediately. Wonderful customer service. Highly recommend
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Generally very good

A good size property and the kitchen has everything you could need for cooking plus a pod coffee machine which they provided a pack of pods for. Rooms all have their own bathroom and they were all in pristine condition and very clean. The sitting area was a bit tight to comfortably sit 6. The location means you can easily wander around Stow and the only negative with that is some road noise but that does die down at night. Parking was sometimes tricky but free. The mattresses were not great but otherwise we found it to be a decent place to stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic location, cozy cottage, read the amenities closely

We had a lovely, lengthy stay of 11 nights. It was our first stay at Nepenthe, but we've been visiting the Cotswolds and renting cottages for over two decades. The Cottage is fantastically situated in Stow--on a main road that was busy during the day but quiet at night. The accommodations were clean and comfortable. The kitchen is well-equipped but in need of some repair--a broken refrigerator shelf, the vent fans were inoperable, a couple of broken knobs on the stove. The lounge and bedrooms are comfortably furnished, and the bathrooms are well-appointed. We did not use the log stove (no wood when we arrived and too warm by the time we received it), but it, too, looked in great condition. The outside space is indeed very small--enough space for a table and a couple of chairs--but private. Our main concern is that there is no washing machine. To be clear: the posted confirmation does not indicate there is. However, we have never had a cottage that did not, and assumed that a three-bedroom cottage would have one. Again, our mistake for making the assumption, but, considering the rarity, it would have been nice if the booking specs stated this more clearly (currently just not a listed amenity). Such knowledge would be especially useful for families and visitors staying more than a few nights. Also, visitors may wish to know there are no bathrooms on the ground floor. Again, lovely stay in a comfortable, fabulously located cottage.