Stylish Holiday Apartment - Gisleburtus House

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Gisleburtus House - StayCotswold
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Gisleburtus House - StayCotswold
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9.6Outstanding
(45 Ratings)
"With the exception of a small hiccup checking in (cleaning hadn't been completed from prior guest - this was quickly remedied), we had a wonderful stay at Gisleburtus House. The bedrooms and living sp..."
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9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(45 Ratings)

Cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this cottage rental

Gisleburtus House is an impressive first floor Cotswold holiday apartment which sleeps four guests, in two spacious bedrooms, with two ensuite bathrooms. From the Cotswold stone arches to the Jacobian wooden panelling adorning the walls, every detail has been thoughtfully hand picked by a renowned interior design team to combine these beautiful features with modern luxuries. The spacious living area offers a wonderful haven to relax in front of the cosy fire or enjoy a game at the checkers table. This space boasts high vaulted ceilings wth skylights, allowing the natural light to flow. There is also a private balcony which is perfect for catching the evening sun, and a sought after assigned parking space in a central location in Stow-on-the-Wold. Gisleburtus House oozes sophisticated elegance, ideal for couples or small families!

Accommodation
This two bedroom holiday apartment is excellently situated for exploring Stow-on-the-Wold on foot, with its many eateries and boutique shops. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

First Floor
Gisleburtus House is accessed via an external staircase and is set on the first floor

Sitting room
Vaulted ceiling with skylights, corner sofa, two armchairs, Smart TV, gas fire, games table with two chairs, and Marshall radio

Kitchen/dining room
Central island with two bar stools, dual electric oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, wine fridge, induction hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, cafetiere, washing machine and tumble dryer
Dining table seating six

Utility cupboard
Iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner

Cloakroom
Loo and basin

Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, desk with stool, and built-in wardrobes
Ensuite with bath with overhead rain shower, handheld shower attachment, loo, heated towel rail and double basin vanity unit

Bedroom 2 with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, mirror and stool
Ensuite with bath with overhead rain shower, handheld shower attachment, heated towel rail, loo and basin

Outside
Balcony with bistro table seating four and parasol

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 2 additional infants (aged 2 and under)
Bed linen and towels are provided (duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic)
Allocated off street parking spot for 1 car, badge holders only and 1 badge will be provided during your stay (free on street parking is readily available a short walk away from the property for vans and larger vehicles)
Travel cots and highchairs are not provided, so guests will need to bring these with them
Sorry, no pets
Free WiFi
Mobile phone reception varies by provider
Smart TV with apps (guests to use their own login details)
Gas central heating system
Please note that the external metal staircase is steep, however a handrail is provided. These may also become slippery in wet weather
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
Please note that there is an external CCTV camera at the property entrance (this is purely used for security purposes and will not infringe on guest privacy)
Please note that this 17th century apartment is part of a historic building (as it’s located on the first floor, we kindly ask all guests to enjoy the space respectfully and keep noise to a minimum)
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

Amenities at Stylish Holiday Apartment - Gisleburtus House

Non-smoking
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

    9.6 / 10.0
    Outstanding(45 Ratings)
    8.0 / 10.0
    Pros: Excellent location for exploring Stow in foot. Also well placed to explore other areas of the Costwold's Very spacious property Nice size car park with parking permit Friendly neighbours who helped when the water went off and also put our bin out for us. Very soft towels, bedding and dressing gown provided. Comfy pillows! Cons: Cleanliness could be improved - there were some areas of dust and lack of attention to detail. When we removed the bag to put the bin out, there was dirt and rubbish in the bottom of the bin. The property didn't quite live up to expectations based on images - images portray a more luxurious and airy vibe. Limited cleaning products/ items provided. For example there was no cloth or sponge so we weren't able to wipe down surfaces. There was just a bristle brush to wash up with, which was ineffective at cleaning dishes well. Property was listed as having children's crockery and plates but we could not find this. The property has an eerie feel, much darker than depicted but appreciate our stay was in November.
    8.0 / 10.0
    Gisleburtus House is a beautiful, spacious apartment right in the centre of Stow-on-the-Wold. Arrival and parking were easy in the allocated space, the flat is well located and mostly clean, and our two year old daughter loved exploring the rooms. That said, a few small lapses such as slightly dirty cutlery, burnt-down candles not being replaced, tissue boxes left empty gave an impression of lack of attention to detail. Individually they’re minor; together they stopped the place feeling premium. On the first morning (around 10:00) we heard strange banging noises, then a little later the couple from the apartment directly below approached my wife when she was down at the car and said we were making too much noise and they could hear everything our daughter was doing. We were surprised as we’re typically a quiet family, and the only activity that morning had been our toddler running around in bare feet and a brief video call. It quickly became clear the floors/ceilings have very poor sound insulation. To try to resolve the issues I spoke with the neighbours later and was met with some wild comments about the noise: “You need to stop your child moving”, “Have you tried taking your child to the park to tire it out?”, “We have had to put up with all sorts of people in your apartment making noise at all hours and we’re sick of it”. At one point in the conversation it even felt that they were implying that if we couldn’t stop our daughter making ‘noise’ that we would have to leave! Incidentally, it transpired that they owned the freehold to the downstairs apartment and were making the banging noises we’d heard earlier by banging on the ceiling in protest to what they considered excessive noise (to us it was regarded as normal living noise). Despite all this I tried to reach a sensible compromise: we would stop our daughter going in the kitchen (apparently the worst area for noise which is directly above their living room), and they would stop complaining. They agreed, but despite our efforts they still banged on the ceiling when we were in the kitchen for very brief moments cooking, or moving through the kitchen to exit the apartment, and even to the point that they were banging when we were packing up all our stuff to check out. The repeated confrontations and the need to restrict our daughter’s movements made the stay uncomfortable. If you have children, or expect ordinary apartment noise, I’d be cautious. For quiet adults travelling without young children this is still a very attractive place, but the listing should be clearer about thin floors. Quick notes / suggestions for the host Address basic housekeeping: replace used candles, restock tissues, check cutlery cleanliness, etc. Mention thin floors/sound sensitivity in the listing so guests know what to expect. Consider adding simple soundproofing (rugs, floor underlay) or a polite neighbour-info sheet to reduce disputes. Would be happy to stay again if the above is addressed, but as things stand we wouldn’t return unfortunately.
    8.0 / 10.0
    This house is absolutely beautiful. All very clean, modern and well kept. Perfect location in Stow. We had poor communication from the property manager. We contacted him but he didn't help us with our concerns. We will definitely stay there again though as it was perfect for our needs.
    8.0 / 10.0
    Wonderful location and very well equipped. Not the best sound insulation from adjacent properties but not an issue. Always lovely to return to at the end of the day. Would happily stay there again.
    10.0 / 10.0
    With the exception of a small hiccup checking in (cleaning hadn't been completed from prior guest - this was quickly remedied), we had a wonderful stay at Gisleburtus House. The bedrooms and living space were quite spacious, and the place had all the amenities we wanted/needed. It was well located near all shops and restaurants.
    10.0 / 10.0
    All outstanding.
    8.0 / 10.0
    Lovely clean & comfortable apartment plenty of room for 4 people, brilliant location, nice welcome pack, we all said we would definitely stay here again.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Second year in a row we have stayed here. Tastefully decorated with all you need. Great location close to shops, restaurants etc whilst remaining quiet. Own parking space which is useful as Stow gets busy. No garden of course but we spend lots of time out and about. We shall hopefully return next year.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this cottage?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Stylish Holiday Apartment - Gisleburtus 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 Stylish Holiday Apartment - Gisleburtus House pet friendly?

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

    What amenities are available at Stylish Holiday Apartment - Gisleburtus House?

    We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and family friendly.


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