THE HIVE, romantic, character holiday cottage in Stow-On-The-Wold

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10.0Outstanding
(4 Ratings)
"We had a great stay at The Hive apartment, everything is as it is listed. Very central, clean, comfortable beds, very modern, parking included and Jayne and Sally couldn’t have been nicer. "
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House in Stow-on-the-Wold

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this house rental

This period house is located in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

The Hive is a period house located in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire. It has a boutique feel that has undergone the most comprehensive overhaul imaginable to create a luxury holiday home. The property does NOT accept any children under the age of 12. Inside, there is an open-plan living room, dining area and fitted kitchen with a wood burner effect fireplace. There is one super king-size bedroom with an en suite bathroom and WC, and one kingsize bedroom with an en suite shower room and WC (located on the second floor in the eves, can be a twin on request). Outside has a patio and terrace area with a table and chairs, as well as a picnic bench provided. Parking is available for one small car. The Hive is the ultimate holiday destination for countryside lovers. Note: 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 people to meet up and trade which dates back to 1476. Stow is very busy for a day or two before and after each fair, and many shops, pubs and restaurants are closed.

Amenities: Central heating, woodburner effect fire place. Four ring gas hob, double oven and grill, dishwasher and microwave and a large Fisher and Paykel fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine (a few pods are left for guests). Fuel and power inc in rent. Bed linen and towels inc in rent. Patio/terrace with table and chairs for 4. Parking for one small car. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. NO CHILDREN UNDER AGE OF 12. Shop and pub 0.1 miles. Note: This property requires a good housekeeping bond of £250. Note: The parking for this property is tricky and this is why it is only suitable for one small car. NO WORKING GROUPS PLEASE

Region: Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.

Town: The highest town in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises olde worlde England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly Farmers' market. 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 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. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antique shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum.

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