Cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this cottage rental
Originally built in the early 19th century, Heath Cottage is an elegantly presented, grade II listed holiday home which sleeps six guests, in three well appointed bedrooms, with a family bathroom and shower room. On the ground floor and at the heart of the cottage is a warm and inviting sitting room, which boasts plenty of comfortable seating and a large inglenook fireplace with a cosy wood burning stove, perfect for those wintry evenings in. This spacious Cotswold stone cottage beautifully combines traditional character with contemporary style, with original oak beams, stunning exposed Cotswold stone and flagstone flooring. Finished in a warm, contemporary style, this wonderful property has a tranquil courtyard garden, which bathes in the late afternoon sun, making this a great spot for enjoying home cooked meals in the summer sunshine. Heath Cottage is a dog friendly holiday cottage, suitable for one medium sized dog!
Accommodation
This three bedroom Cotswold holiday cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold 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
A beautifully presented, dual aspect room with flagstone flooring, oak beams, large inglenook fireplace with exposed Cotswold stone and a cosy wood burning stove, large corner sofa, which comfortably seats four, large footstool, stylish window seat and a Smart TV
Kitchen/ dining room
Full of character and charm, with an ornamental inglenook fireplace, original exposed oak beams, well-equipped and ideal for home cooking, the kitchen contains an electric oven and hob, kettle, cafetiere and toaster with a dining area for six
Utility
Fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
Shower room
Walk-in shower, loo and basin
First Floor
Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
Elegantly furnished, with a king size sleigh bed, built-in wardrobe, hair dryer and a dressing table with a mirror
Family bathroom
Bath with handheld shower attachment, walk-in shower, loo and basin
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Characterful eaves room, king size bed and built-in wardrobe
Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2)
Built-in double bed, built-in wardrobe, and a chest of drawers with a mirror
Outside
Enclosed courtyard garden, home to an outdoor table with seating for six, plus a charcoal barbecue, perfect for al fresco dining in the late afternoon sunshine. Guests are also welcome to store bicycles in the shed.
The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 6 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
Off street parking is available for up to 1 car
1 travel cot is available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided). The master bedroom, on the first floor, is the most suitable for a cot, however please note that it is not a particularly large room
Highchairs are not provided, so guests will need to bring these with them
1 medium sized dog is welcome for an additional £40 per booking per dog. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
Free WiFi
Mobile phone reception is variable
Smart TV
Enclosed garden
Charcoal BBQ (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove from October to April only
This property is laid out over three floors and guests with young children should note that the property has steep staircases, particularly up to the second floor, and the front door opens directly onto the road outside. There are also ceilings throughout and low beams on the stairs up to the second floor, which could make it difficult to carry an infant up the stairs. Consequently, guests with young children and infants should carefully assess if the property is suitable for them
Please note Heath Cottage is located on Wraggs Row, a small lane that runs parallel to the A429 (Fosse Way), just off Back Walls
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...
Hen and Stag parties are not permitted
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 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
Accommodation
This three bedroom Cotswold holiday cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold 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
A beautifully presented, dual aspect room with flagstone flooring, oak beams, large inglenook fireplace with exposed Cotswold stone and a cosy wood burning stove, large corner sofa, which comfortably seats four, large footstool, stylish window seat and a Smart TV
Kitchen/ dining room
Full of character and charm, with an ornamental inglenook fireplace, original exposed oak beams, well-equipped and ideal for home cooking, the kitchen contains an electric oven and hob, kettle, cafetiere and toaster with a dining area for six
Utility
Fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
Shower room
Walk-in shower, loo and basin
First Floor
Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
Elegantly furnished, with a king size sleigh bed, built-in wardrobe, hair dryer and a dressing table with a mirror
Family bathroom
Bath with handheld shower attachment, walk-in shower, loo and basin
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Characterful eaves room, king size bed and built-in wardrobe
Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2)
Built-in double bed, built-in wardrobe, and a chest of drawers with a mirror
Outside
Enclosed courtyard garden, home to an outdoor table with seating for six, plus a charcoal barbecue, perfect for al fresco dining in the late afternoon sunshine. Guests are also welcome to store bicycles in the shed.
The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 6 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
Off street parking is available for up to 1 car
1 travel cot is available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided). The master bedroom, on the first floor, is the most suitable for a cot, however please note that it is not a particularly large room
Highchairs are not provided, so guests will need to bring these with them
1 medium sized dog is welcome for an additional £40 per booking per dog. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
Free WiFi
Mobile phone reception is variable
Smart TV
Enclosed garden
Charcoal BBQ (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove from October to April only
This property is laid out over three floors and guests with young children should note that the property has steep staircases, particularly up to the second floor, and the front door opens directly onto the road outside. There are also ceilings throughout and low beams on the stairs up to the second floor, which could make it difficult to carry an infant up the stairs. Consequently, guests with young children and infants should carefully assess if the property is suitable for them
Please note Heath Cottage is located on Wraggs Row, a small lane that runs parallel to the A429 (Fosse Way), just off Back Walls
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...
Hen and Stag parties are not permitted
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 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
Amenities at Beautifully presented dog friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a courtyard garden - Heath
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Stow-on-the-Wold
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
What an amazing cottage! Well kept, comfortable and Just the right modern featuresWould highly recommend
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
We enjoyed our weeks stay at Heath Cottage. Very clean, comfortable and the location was perfect for walking into Stow and exploring the neighbouring towns and villages.
Lovely little enclosed garden which was ideal as we had a dog with us and also appreciated the reserved car space behind the property.
My only criticism which isn’t really anything to do with the cottage but did affect our stay was the constant noise from the traffic 24/7 seven days a week from the busy road that runs past the cottage. This was stated in the description but I didn’t realise what a busy road it would be all day long.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Sep 2025
Heath Cottage is a typical Cotswold cottage – cobbled, tiled downstairs floor, small kitchen, low beamed ceilings upstairs…
The cottage was well kept – very clean, but a bit tired in places. It may be that we stayed at the very end of summer, when I’m assuming there had been a lot of people staying over the summer. The garden, for example, was slightly unkempt and the outside table was dusty/ dirty, the back gate didn’t lock – just little things that didn’t impact our stay massively but is why I have given it a 4 star rating rather than a 5. It felt like it needed a bit of TLC in a few areas.
The location is very close to the Centre of stow on the wold, with parking outside. It’s an easy 5 minute walk right into the heart of the village. BUT it is slightly set back from a main busy road, which seems to be busy until past midnight – then tails off.
You’re opposite an M&S food in the garage, which is handy.
It’s location is great and we went on daytrips to Costwold Wildife Park and Adam’s Farm within really easy reach in the car.
We had issues with the WiFi when we arrived, which the agent promptly helped us with – but it remained really patchy throughout our stay – coming in and out. Perhaps this is fixed now, but it was annoying when it had been advertised with Wifi.
The bathroom downstairs is tiny and off the kitchen, so we all shared the upstairs bathroom in the end – which isn’t really what we planned. Upstairs, there are beams in the bedrooms – so if you’re tall and don’t like to stoop too much, perhaps the Cotswolds Cottages aren’t for you.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay in this cottage over the August Bank Holiday – but more than a few days might have felt slightly claustrophobic.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Sep 2025
beautiful cottage with a feeling of the cotswolds. we enjoyed it and liked having a kitchen and laundry. We were disappointed to go for the enire first day of our 3 days there without a WI-FI code. We received only 3 towels for 4 people, and only 1.25 rolls of toilet tissue. I understand that short term stay arrangements often expect customers will purchase hygiene items, but seriously! That is not enough toilet paper...There was no information about how to unlock the back door, so we could not access the outdoor area, use the grill or even locate the garbage bins. Really disappointing for the amount of money we paid. Terrible communication that could be fixed with a simple flyer or brochure on the table telling customers how to use the back door, what the WIFI code is, how to use the TV channels, turn on the radiators, etc.
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8.6Excellent
(18 Ratings)
"What an amazing cottage! Well kept, comfortable and Just the right modern featuresWould highly recommend "
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