Sykes rating
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Sleeps 8
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Bedrooms 4
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Bathrooms 3
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Pets No
Features
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews
17 Customer Review(s)
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Lee 
“Lovely property and great stay with our large visiting family.”
Good access to all surrounding towns. A lot of post left in entrance of property which questioned a when cleaned, facilities not as good as previous cottages I.e. no working hoover. Garden was lovely but grass had not been cut for a while. Overall lovely property but feel could be better with some more TLC.
Good access to all surrounding towns. A lot of post left in entrance of property which questioned a when cleaned, facilities not as good as previous cottages I.e. no working hoover. Garden was lovely but grass had not been cut for a while. Overall lovely property but feel could be better with some more TLC.
- Lee, May 2022 -
Francesca “The cottage was ideal for our family, however as we wanted to self cater the kitchen was inadequate with the array of cooking implements, (small saucepans, no roasting dishes, old equipment) the house is quite shabby and had no soap, shampoos etc that would be expected.”
The Dyson vacuum cleaner had no plug/charger in order to charge and use. The bbq was not available and the fridge and freezer were both in need of repair, with fridge door seal not closing & freezer completely iced up. A larger fridge in the outhouse was absolutely filthy and unusable. The front door lock needed repair and the garden had not been maintained, lawns mown etc.
- Francesca, April 2022 Joanne “The house was lovely, a little disappointed to find the cleaners still there at 5pm check in, evidently the previous people did not vacate until 12pm.”
They finished up quickly and we were in. The BBQ was unusual, but a quick call to the out of hours team and a new one was delivered the next morning. So the day was saved.
- Joanne, Jun 2021 Caroline “Lovely property, very nicely decorated.”
Nice outdoor seating space and large garden. Cosy lounge area and great open plan kitchen/dining area with morning sun. Pretty much everything you would need in the kitchen. Professional company.
- Caroline, Sep 2020 Garrett “Lovely house, perfect for exploring the Cotswolds.”
- Garrett, Aug 2020 Jan “This house was just delightful to live in.”
Its kitchen/dining/lounge room with its underfloor heating and the wonderful wall of windows looking out onto the garden was a great communal space that definitely let us feel we were in the Cotswolds. It was close to the pub and a short drive away from plenty of wonderful Cotswolds towns and villages. We didn’t want to leave!
- Jan, Jan 2020 Jeanette “Beautiful house with lots of space for a large group.”
Great location too.
- Jeanette, Jan 2020 Helena Nilsson “Lovely place, beautiful location, had an amazing stay!”
- Helena Nilsson, Nov 2019 Judi “Willows House was perfect for our family reunion.”
Eight people from three generations all fitted perfectly. The house is beautifully put together and is really cosy. There was plenty of room to get away from each other if we wanted to or all be together when we wanted to. We stayed for five days and mainly catered for ourselves. There was plenty of equipment in the kitchen to do so and some wonderful memories were made around the kitchen table. Highly recommend it.
- Judi, Oct 2019 Julie “Full of character.”
Kitchen well stocked for equipment and crockery. Lots of seating for relaxing. Very private.
- Julie, Sep 2019 Sarah “We loved staying here and instantly fell in love when we saw it.”
The property was so spacious and it meant that the ten of us could spread out and really enjoy the house. Each room was beautifully decorated and was well thought out. The garden at the back was so calming and peaceful and we loved that there was so much space to park our three cars. We were sad to leave!
- Sarah, Apr 2019 Tahlee “Beautiful, wonderful, amazing!”
We had the best time here. The house is gorgeous and well located.
- Tahlee, Mar 2019 Mark “The house provided a fantastic venue for our family reunion.”
Lovely warm house finished to a high standard and set against the charming back drop of Lower Swell. Easy access to some great walks too. Highly recommended.
- Mark, Feb 2019 Dinah “Modern house within walking distance of Stow.”
Warm and comfortable with an excellent kitchen. Great sofas for 6 adults!
- Dinah, Dec 2018 Janet “It was absolutely beautiful, we had a wonderful time.”
The house was well stocked, clean and spacious and in a lovely location.
- Janet, Nov 2018 Michael “Superb house, lovely location just outside Stow.”
with easy walks and short drives to amazing locations in the Cotswolds. Great house, loved it and made are stay even more special.
- Michael, Nov 2018 Peter “We had a fabulous week at Willows.”
A lovely property in an idyllic part of the world was perfect for our family break. Thoroughly recommended and hope to visit again. Thanks for being so responsive.
- Peter, Jul 2018 The property
Willows House is a beautiful detached property, located on a quiet road in the centre of the pretty Cotswolds village of Lower Swell, surrounded by stunning countryside. The village benefits from having a beautiful country inn and is just a mile away from the famous market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, with its wealth of history, beautiful honey coloured Cotswold stone buildings, and wide range of independent shops, restaurants and cosy inns. Lower Swell is also perfectly placed for exploring the many lovely market towns and villages of the North Cotswolds, as well as further afield places, such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim Palace and Oxford. Built from traditional Cotswold stone, Willows House has been beautifully refurbished to a very high standard by its owners. The warm, contemporary style and bespoke furniture complement the beautiful character features of the house, which include stone mullion windows, wooden panelling, and a lovely Cotswold stone fireplace with a real fire. The appeal of the property is further enhanced by modern facilities, including wireless internet access, two large Smart TVs and a beautifully presented kitchen. Willows House sleeps 8+2 people, in four bedrooms, with three bathrooms (with the +2 option being a sofa bed in the ground floor study). There is a large, enclosed back garden, with lovely views, and at the front of the house is a large driveway, with parking for up to six cars. This stunning holiday home is perfect for family gatherings, or for a group of friends, who are seeking an idyllic rural retreat in a beautiful Cotswolds village. Willows House is a detached property located on a quiet road, in the small village of Lower Swell. The front door opens into a large hallway and the following rooms are on the well laid out ground floor area: Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area: A stunning, sociable living area, which extends along the entire back of the house, with large French windows providing an abundance of light and beautiful views of the garden and the countryside beyond. The spacious, well laid out kitchen has a large island in the centre, and contains a double electric oven, five-ring induction hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, microwave, Nespresso machine and aeroccino. The dual aspect living area contains two large sofas, a Cotswold stone fireplace with a real fire, and a large Smart TV, hidden behind lovely wooden panelling, whilst the dining area contains a large table with seating for twelve. Three sets of French doors open out onto the patio area in the large enclosed garden; Snug: A second, spacious living room, located at the front of the house, which has been stylishly furnished with a large L-shaped sofa, coffee table and bespoke wooden cabinets, which open up to reveal a large Smart TV; Study/bedroom 5: A lovely room, with stylish feature wallpaper, which contains a double sofa bed. Utility room: Accessed from the kitchen, this room contains a washing machine and a tumble dryer. There is an external door, which provides an alternative entrance to the house from the front, and is particularly convenient when returning from a country walk; Cloakroom: Accessed via the utility room, this room contains a toilet and wash basin; Stairs lead up from the ground floor hallway to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms: Master bedroom: A beautifully furnished, triple aspect room, with stone mullion windows and sloping ceilings, which contains a king size bed, wardrobe, and a large cabinet. There is an ensuite bathroom, which contains a walk-in rain shower, toilet and wash basin; Bedroom 2: A lovely dual aspect room, overlooking both the back garden and the front of the house. The room contains a king size bed, two wing back armchairs and a built in wardrobe. There is also an ensuite bathroom, which contains a walk-in rain shower, toilet and wash basin; Bedroom 3: Also overlooking the garden, this stylish room contains a double bed and a chest of drawers; Bedroom 4: A twin bedroom, with a chest of drawers and clothes hanging hooks; Family bathroom: A bright and beautifully presented room, which contains a double ended freestanding bath, with handheld shower attachment, a walk-in shower, toilet and dual wash basin. The large, enclosed back garden is accessed from French doors in the open plan living room, as well as via paths down both sides of the house. Immediately outside the doors is a large patio area, which has lovely views of the surrounding countryside, and has an outdoor table with 8 chairs, plus a bench that comfortably seats 4 guests. A charcoal barbecue is also provided. The rest of the garden is a mixture of lawn and pretty flower beds. At the front of the cottage is a large driveway, with Cotswold stone chippings, with parking for six cars.
Floorplans
Floorplan
Summary
- Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size double with en-suite shower room with rain shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath and hand-held shower, separate shower, twin basins and WC
- Cloakroom with basin and WC
- Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting room with dining seating for 12 and open fire
- Utility
- Snug
- Study (double sofa bed available on request basis only please advise when booking if required)
- Oil fired central heating with open fire
- Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, 2 x TVs, WiFi
- Fuel, power and starter pack for open fire inc. in rent
- Ben linen and towels inc. in rent
- 2 x high chairs, cot and booster seat available
- Parking for 6 cars on gravel driveway
- Patio and lawn garden with seating for 8, bench with seating for 4 and barbecue
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 1.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles Please note this property can sleep 8 plus 2 on a sofa bed on a request basis only
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
About the location
Lower Swell
Lower Swell is every inch the classic Cotswolds village. Surrounded by rolling countryside this is quintessential Cotswolds in many ways. A cracking local pub is literally around the corner (run by a local brewery) along with a host of beautiful buildings including a pretty church. As you'd expect there are many walks into the surrounding countryside. As the cottage is located on the way 'out' of Lower Swell it is also very close Stow on the Wold, which is about 1 mile away, a 10 min walk up a foot path.
Note: No hen/stag or similar parties.
Note: The property has two floors, which could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility.
Note: Please note this property can sleep 8 plus 2 on double sofa bed. Please advise at time of booking.
Note: An initial basket of logs for the open fire is supplied from October to April; further log supplies can be purchased locally.This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
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