Dog Friendly Villas In Stow On The Wold

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  A self-catering pet-friendly cottage, with kerb appeal and a pool is a rare find. So we were already off to a good start. We were able to book before the half-term peak kicked in and close enough that our child was free to join us and the price was reasonable. When we actually arrived we were blown away. The secluded, cosy spot is nestled out of the wind at the end of a impressive tree-lined driveway. Inside the house was spotless and beautifully decorated. Outstanding views were available from Helen's Ditch - an unfortunate name for the very scenic bridleway that crosses the end of the drive. Along the drive you see ponies, hares, wild birds and - in April - blossom on the trees. The Ditch leads off across the hilltop before joining a footpath two fields from Northleach. From the hilltop the view over the village is like an oil painting. The stunning village wraps around the historic church, with bird of prey soaring overhead. Blue skies, fluffy white clouds are not guaranteed, of course., but we got them. For children, the third field from the Ditch is actually the town's recreation ground which is popular with children and dog walkers and well kept. The town itself has everything needed. Shops, butcher, and choice of places to eat and drink, we even saw some live music advertised. Returning to the cottage, the kitchen is well stocked with crockery and cookware. The knives are freshly sharpened, clearly deserving the warning sign they do have. Deep sofas and arm chairs surround the fire place. This was laid, with an ample stock of bone-dry logs. There are books, games and DVDs for rainy days, and a Smart Netlfix compatible TV too and decent Wifi. Knowing the pool was small allowed us to find a swimming tether and our son - nearly at county level - was able to top up his training by swimming on the spot. This facility could have been provided, I would say, but the small pool is likely good enough for a splash around or to cool off after the spell in the steam room. The only wrinkle in the whole stay was an ants-nest under one of the pool machines. A minor annoyance I'm sure they will deal with. I want to highlight the well appointed hamper also. Often these things are useless, or just contain items sponsored by businesses looking for exposure to guests. This hamper had fresh cheese, fresh scones, fresh crusty bread, butter, clotted cream, jam, coffee and wine. If you did not shop before you arrived this would tide you over until you did . Even if you did shop, these luxuries make a material difference to your stay and are a real bonus. So, a rare find with unexpected luxuries throughout. Brilliant.

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• Owen - Verified booking

  It was a last minute booking after a recent family bereavement, so generally, we were happy with the booking.

  However, there were a number of things we felt were in desperate need of modernisation. First of all, the bathrooms. The showers were particularly bad, the one in the bathroom upstairs didn't even attach to the wall, and there was no mirror above the sink so it was impossible to shave. There was a mirror above the sink in the wet room downstairs but the light wasn't working! The bedroom with the twin beds in (where we put our children) was particularly cold, and when the heating came on, the boiler in the room beneath them was so loud it woke them up at 5am for three days straight! I do understand that upgrading the boiler isn't cheap, but it was the noisiest I've ever heard and could easily be replaced with a much quieter one. All the pipes throughout the house banged loudly when the heating came on. Some urgent plumbing work is required. The TV was tiny and could be updated, there was no option to use catch-up or apps etc, something the owners could easily rectify. But I think the thing which really was unforgivable was that there were huge dog poos everywhere inside the grounds. Why these hadn't been picked up I really don't understand. I think it's obvious that this property is managed by a large agency who are clearly based several hundred miles away, and don't get to inspect it on a regular basis. I couldn't recommend staying here to anyone until some major refurb and clean up work is undertaken

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  We stayed here for a long weekend with our dog. The long driveway to the property sets the scene, you drive past the horses, sheep and donkeys and you know that you are somewhere truly peaceful. The cottage is stunning, everything is immaculate, the decor is luxurious. It looks just like in the pictures on the booking website We had an amazing hamper with milk, butter, jam, clotted cream, scones, bread, apple juice, coffee, wine. The 3 bedrooms are all beautiful, the beds were super comfortable, the master bedroom is gorgeous with the huge en-suite with heated flooring, you can look at the stars when you are having a bath. The log fire in the lounge is so cosy, you can curl up on the sofa and watch tv. The kitchen is fully equipped with washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, plenty of cutlery, utensils etc. The indoor pool is fantastic, the steam room was great, there is also a shower and toilet in the pool room. It was very clean. You are a ten minute walk from Northleach which has several good pubs that serve food. You are in an ideal spot to go and explore the Cotswolds. The garden being enclosed gave me peace of mind, my dog is very curious but she could wander about the garden and could not escape. Jim and Susie the owners were brilliant, very kind and thoughtful. Jim showed us how to use the steam room and even gave me a quick lesson in lighting the fire which i needed. We will definitely return.

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• Christine - Verified booking

  This was such a great property to stay in, the location could not have been better.

  The village of Blockley is so quintessential English and very picture postcard. The cafe and shop are located next door to the property, which is so handy for a great breakfast and of course provisions. The local ‘Great Western’ Pub along with the Cafe is very good for food and everyone is really friendly. The Cafe is what we would term as ‘fine dining’ but due to the basic but very comfortable interior, does not charge over the top prices. The food was outstanding but you do need to book in advance. We did some great walks with our dog and then back to the cottage for ‘sundowners’ in the lovely courtyard and to the sound of the church bells located just behind the property. In fact apart from the church bells and the odd horse clip clopping by, you could hear a pin drop. Everywhere is within close proximity to the village, which makes it a good base to stay. The cottage was spotless and catered for all our needs, the bed was very comfortable and the en-suite shower a joy. We did stay during a very hot and sunny week (13/06-17/-6) which I know we were extremely lucky with and even better that we could go down to the bedroom at night, which had remained lovely and cool. We would definitely recommend The Bath House and will most certainly stay there again.

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  We stayed at Catton Abbey cottage for two weeks from the 1st of June. The cottage is beautiful well worth every penny we paid for it! It has a fully enclosed garden and patio (so perfect for the children). There are three bedrooms each with their own bathrooms. The master suite has a bathroom the size of a single bedroom, his and her sinks with a shower big enough for two and a large freestanding deep bath for long soaks. If you shower in the evening you can gaze at the stars through the double dormer window. Within a day or two of arriving my husband and I were both ill. We did a Waitrose shop online before we left home. We were very lucky as we couldn’t do any shopping for bread and milk et cetera for nearly a week. Susie and Jim (the owners who live next door) were so kind they texted every morning to see how we were and did we need anything; we couldn’t have managed without them. The swimming pool is amazing and the temperature was perfect. If you are contemplating this cottage for your holiday (Cotswolds are beautiful at this time of year) or even just for a relaxing long weekend we would wholeheartedly recommend it. We will definitely be going back! Complaints NONE Would we recommend it YES David & Sue

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