Large family friendly holiday home in the Cotswolds - Willows House

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8.6Excellent
(21 Ratings)
"We stayed at Willows House for a week and could have stayed a month. Warm and welcoming feeling to the house with a lovely, natural garden. A few little notes: there isn't any other furniture in the g..."
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8.6 / 10
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Cottage in Cotswold District

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this cottage rental

Willows House is an immaculately presented Cotswold holiday home near Stow-on-the-Wold which sleeps 8+2 guests, in four stylish bedrooms, with the +2 option being a double sofa bed in the study, with three spacious bathrooms. Originally built from traditional Cotswold Stone, Willows House has been elegantly furnished throughout, with a warm, contemporary style which complements the various character features including stone mullion windows, wooden panelling and a lovely Cotswold stone fireplace with a real fire. This fabulous detached large holiday home in the Cotswolds has an open-plan feel to the ground floor, creating the perfect environment for entertaining with friends and family. During the warmer months, make the most of the landscaped gardens and enjoy some al fresco dining whilst soaking up the countryside views.

Accommodation
This four bedroom holiday cottage in Lower Swell 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/dining room/kitchen
A spacious room flooded with natural light from the large French windows which provide beautiful views of the landscaped garden and countryside beyond. Amenities include two large sofas, Cotswold stone fireplace with a real fire and a Smart TV with Amazon Prime and Netflix (account holders only)
The well equipped kitchen has a large island in the centre, double electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine and aeroccino
The stylish dining area has three sets of French doors which open out onto the patio area and is home to a large dining table with seating for twelve

Snug
Elegantly furnished with a large L-shaped sofa, which comfortably seats ten and a Smart TV with Amazon Prime and Netflix (account holders only)

Study/bedroom 5 (Sleeps +2)
Beautifully presented, double sofa bed (available on request)

Utility room
Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board. 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
Loo and basin

First Floor

Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Triple aspect, stone mullion windows and sloping ceilings. Amenities include a king size bed, wardrobe, large cabinet and a hair dryer
Ensuite with walk-in rain shower, loo, basin and a heated towel rail

Bedroom 2 with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Tastefully decorated, dual aspect room, king size bed, two wing back armchairs, built-in wardrobe and a hair dryer
Ensuite with walk-in rain shower, loo, basin and a heated towel rail

Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2)
Stunning garden views, double bed, chest of drawers, clothes hanging hooks and a hair dryer

Bedroom 4 (Sleeps 2)
Two single beds, chest of drawers, clothes hanging hooks and a hair dryer

Family bathroom
Bright and airy, double ended freestanding bath, with handheld shower attachment, walk-in shower, loo, twin basins and a heated towel rail

Outside
The large enclosed rear garden comprises of a large patio area, which has lovely views of the surrounding countryside, outdoor table with eight chairs, charcoal barbecue, plus a bench that comfortably seats 4 guests. Beyond the patio there is a mixture of lawn and beautiful flower beds.

The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 10 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 4 additional infants (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided
Off street parking is available for up to 6 cars
1 travel cot, 2 highchairs and 1 toddler seat 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 is generally OK
2 x Smart TVs with Amazon Prime and Netflix (guests to use their own login details for Apps)
Enclosed garden
Charcoal BBQ (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
Oil fired central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the real fire from October to April only
The property has two floors, which could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility, or carrying babies
Guests should note that the bottom step of the staircase is shorter than the other steps
The property’s garden is enclosed, however young children should be supervised outside at all times
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...
Parties and events are not permitted without prior consent
Either a Security Deposit or payment of an Accidental Damage Waiver is required at this property
Check in is from 17:00 and check out is by 10:00
Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted

Amenities at Large family friendly holiday home in the Cotswolds - Willows House

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10
Excellent(21 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
We stayed at Willows House for a week and could have stayed a month. Warm and welcoming feeling to the house with a lovely, natural garden. A few little notes: there isn't any other furniture in the garden besides a hard dining table and chairs so you can't really lounge in the garden. A few things to know to being with you: laundry detergent, umbrella, salt and pepper, shampoo/conditioner/bath gel There is a strange local pub (2 minute walk-Golden Bell?)we went to-good for drinks, but don't eat there as we got ill from it. And always empty. Great local villages accessible from a nearby walking path: Stow on the Wold, Upper slaughter, Lower Slaughter. Wonderful restaurants: The Hive, The Porch House, great pubs. Really friendly people. Can't wait to go back.
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2026
My family and friends enjoyed spending time together in such a perfect location, close to all attractions.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Willow Cottage was the perfect location for our group. Such a great property, we were very comfortable and would stay again
6 / 10Average·Nov 2025
The house is functional and should be a beautiful property. However the house is in desperate need of lots of refurbishment and many areas need addressing, to make the house match its description and online photos. When contacting the owners regarding the many areas of concern, we received a long list of excuses and told property is due some work. But they was happy to charge us full price knowing the house wasn’t as advertised. Such a shame as we stayed there 6 years ago and it used to lovely. It’s clear it’s under new management who do not care about customer service and standards in the same way. I wouldn’t recommend this priority if you’re expecting a luxury finish. It is however in a great location.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Large family friendly holiday home in the Cotswolds - Willows House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Large family friendly holiday home in the Cotswolds - Willows House pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Large family friendly holiday home in the Cotswolds - Willows House?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.