Characterful holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Wren Cottage

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(22 Ratings)
"We loved our stay at Wren cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold. The cottage was fantastic the classic furniture and a very up-to-date kitchen. If I can give a little bit of advice the shower was modern but the..."
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Cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cottage rental

With honey coloured stone and climbing blooms, Wren Cottage is a quintessential Cotswold holiday cottage which sleeps four guests, in two bedrooms, with a family bathroom. This characterful Grade II listed property has an open plan sitting and dining area with a wood burner, the perfect setting to curl up around as the winter nights draw in. The plush, colourful bedrooms with original beams are a wonderful place to rest your head after a long day exploring the local area. Wren Cottage is also dog friendly!

Accommodation
This two bedroom holiday cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold is perfectly situated for those looking to delve into the Cotswold experience. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting/dining room
Two seater sofa, two armchairs, Smart TV, nested coffee tables, wood burner
Solid oak dining room table with seating for four

Kitchen
Electric oven and gas hob, fridge with freezer compartment, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, cafetière, ironing board, iron and Hetty Hoover

First Floor

Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, open wardrobe, hairdryer, dressing table with mirror and stool

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Two single beds (can be super king size bed on request), open wardrobe, chest of drawers and mirror

Family bathroom
Rainfall shower with separate handheld shower attachment, basin, loo, heated towel rail and free standing full length mirror

Outside
Patio area

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 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 dog is welcome for an additional £40 per booking. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
Free WiFI (Download speeds vary between 17 Mbps and 11 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception varies depending on provider
Smart TV
Enclosed courtyard
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove from October to April only
Please note this is a period property with character features including low beams
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
Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted

Amenities at Characterful holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Wren Cottage

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Stow-on-the-Wold


Things to know


Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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    Ratings and reviews

    8.6 / 10.0
    Excellent(22 Ratings)
    8.0 / 10.0
    Fantastic location. Shower door and kitchen sink could do with a bit of looking at. Very cosy.
    6.0 / 10.0
    • Bed mattress was way to soft and caused to much partner disturbance • Only hot water came out of the shower rose no cold water was available • Shower door kept opening • Kitchen sink mixer tap was loose • Lots of road noise from the A429
    10.0 / 10.0
    We loved our stay at Wren cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold. The cottage was fantastic the classic furniture and a very up-to-date kitchen. If I can give a little bit of advice the shower was modern but the dividing screen kept falling open and water from the shower got onto the bathroom floor. For the rest we loved it.
    6.0 / 10.0
    Lovely little cottage let down by housekeeping. On arrival found dirty glasses, cutlery been put away. Kitchen cupboard utensils/saucepans thrown into cupboard. On moving table in lounge found corner of room not been touched (see photo). Booked from Wednesday to Saturday but would be same price if we’d arrived Tues due to pricing structure. I’d advise a phone call to query if you think about booking. Quite noisy due to single glazing and situation along major main road. No heating - this had been turned off and no instructions on how to put on. Made several phone calls to “emergency” number but no response. Five more calls made following morning - all go to answerphone. Eventually sorted but exasperating experience! In view of this review would be nice to include photos.
    10.0 / 10.0
    The cottage is very charming and extremely well equipped. Location was good both within Stow but also to get around to the other villages. We were worried about facing the main road but it didn’t end up bothering us. Bear in mind the fire starter pack is advertised to be available from October - April but doesn’t include October and April (but can be purchased from the petrol station right opposite) Would stay again and would recommend to others.
    8.0 / 10.0
    The cottage was fine for 2 people but would have been a squeeze with 4. It had all the amenetues we neededThe cottage was clean on the surface but could do with a deep clean. The windows and window frames were very dirty. The "garden" was full of weeds. The gas hob igniters and the cooker hood were not working and he hive thermostat was not connecting so no central heating. The management came to sort this but neither was fixed. At the end of our stay I emptied out a completely full vacuum as I found there was barely any suction. The hoover couldn't have been emptied for a long time . It filled a whole carrier bag. I know other guest reviews mentioned the cottage being on a main road with traffic noise but that wasn't a problem. It was a good location to walk into town and easy to drive to and from. Apart from the above issues it was a lovely place to stay
    10.0 / 10.0
    From the communication from the agent through to leaving the property was excellent the cottage was wonderful location was perfect just a small walk from the centre of stow al was faultless
    8.0 / 10.0
    The cottage is adorable - old and authentic - very pretty. It is set back off a fairly busy road - which is something to be aware of but was not a big problem as it is in a lane adjacent to the road itself. The neighbouring cottage is double-fronted with a large garden that backs onto ours. They had a BBQ until late both nights with a noisy dog so it was not quite as peaceful as we hoped. Parking was quite tight at the front but we never failed to find a space near our cottage so was not a problem for us. The courtyard garden was very small and a little overgrown - I am sure the owners could fix the overgrown bit easily ( I nearly did it myself!) but that was a little disappointing but perhaps I am being too picky. That said it is so close to the most beautiful shopping and browsing lanes, market square and gorgeous pubs - we had lunch at the stunning Porch House. We loved the town of Stow. As the cottage is old it was a little darker inside than the photos led us to believe - it was also a little chilly on our first evening there as temperatures dropped a little but the plug-in radiators and cosy blankets soon sorted that out. The kitchen was lovely - well equipped with everything you need and milk, tea bags and basics supplied which was appreciated. The bathroom was clean and functional, nice shower, and nice clean white fluffy towels. The beds were amazing - super comfy and cosy, with lovely feather duvets and pillows and we slept well. Overall, it was a really nice place to stay for our first visit to the Cotswolds. Good value for money; we were happy with it and we would stay again.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this cottage?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Characterful holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Wren Cottage. 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 Characterful holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Wren Cottage pet friendly?

    Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

    What amenities are available at Characterful holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - Wren Cottage?

    We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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