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
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2026
Lovely old cottage with all the quirks you expect from an old property. Kitchen is well equipped and there is plenty of space for six to eat round the table comfortably. Living room is very comfortable with the fireplace making it cozy in winter. Bedrooms are comfortable but be warned do have low ceilings and beams, but that’s to be expected in a property of that age. Towels and linen are of high quality.
Having a parking space is a great addition as the parking on the side road and out front can become very busy. The property is on a busy road and I was concerned by some reviews referring to this. The road did not bother us and we had the windows shut given the time of year but can understand the comments if in summer when windows need to be open. The house is generally clean on arrival but we did notice a few issues which we have reported back to the property manager. The house could do with a deep clean focusing on the areas not covered in a normal turn around clean. The property could also do with a repaint and general freshening up and the replacement of some items warn out, like glasses, mats etc. A good tidy of the garden and renewal of the lock on the gate is needed as we had to adjust the lock to ensure our dog did not get out. These items we noticed have been fed back to the property management and agency and acknowledged. Stay Cotswolds have been great to deal with and easy to reach even over the Christmas period.
Overall we had a great stay and the property is ideally placed for all the areas of interest and within walking distance of all the amenities in Stow itself. We would recommend the property for a stay but feel the refresh and upgrades are required to continue to charge the premium rates currently expected.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
What an amazing cottage! Well kept, comfortable and Just the right modern featuresWould highly recommend
10 / 10Outstanding·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.
6 / 10Average·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
(19 Ratings)
"What an amazing cottage! Well kept, comfortable and Just the right modern featuresWould highly recommend "
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