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4 bedroom Cotswold cottage near Stow-on-the-Wold - Old Brewery House

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Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8326 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

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Upper Swell, near Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire
  • Popular LocationSezincote House & Garden7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCotswold Farm Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationBatsford Arboretum11 min drive
  • AirportBirmingham (BHX)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #4

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

4 bedroom Cotswold cottage near Stow-on-the-Wold - Old Brewery House

Located in a secluded valley close to the classic Cotswold town of Stow-on-the-Wold, Old Brewery House is a terrific Cotswold retreat with a real difference, sleeping up to 8 guests in four spacious ensuite bedrooms. Old Brewery House is located within the grounds of the Donnington Brewery (hence the name!) which in 1827 was bought as a working mill by Thomas Arkell, his descendant Richard Arkell founded the Brewery here in 1865. Inside the property, much of the original charm and character has been retained and many of the rooms enjoy stunning views across the gardens with roaming peacocks and the beautiful private lake with ducks and swans. The open-plan kitchen/dining room is well equipped and there are 2 living rooms, so plenty of space! The four bedrooms can be configured into doubles or twins (on request) which makes this property flexible for all parties. Oh, and the beer produced is of course available to purchase from Andy, the onsite manager!

For larger groups, Old Brewery house can be booked with Waterhead Barn with a maximum occupancy of 21

Accommodation
This four bedroom holiday cottage in Upper Swell is ideal for family and friends looking to get together and those wanting to explore the neighbouring Cotswold towns and villages. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Lower Ground Floor

Utility/boot area
Washing machine, dryer, large chest freezer. An iron and ironing board can also be found in the under stair cupboard

Ground Floor

Kitchen/dining room
A combined kitchen/dining area with a double Everhot range cooker, microwave, kettle, toaster, cafetiere, full-sized built-in fridge, separate under counter freezer and another additional under counter fridge, dishwasher, kitchen island and dining table with chairs and TV in the cupboard

Sitting Room
The main living room enjoys views over the private lake and gardens. Two three-seater sofas and one two-seater sofa form a U shape around the log burner, with plasma TV, DVD player and a selection of boardgames and books

Snug
Separate snug room, with a three-seater L shaped sofa, two-seater sofa, plasma TV, DVD player

First Floor

Master Bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2) - The Lake Room
Lovely views across the lake, super king bed (can be two singles on request), two bedside tables, wardrobe, drawers, mirror, ornamental fireplace
Ensuite with bath and overhead shower, loo, heated towel rail and hairdryer

Bedroom 3 with ensuite (Sleeps 2) - The Garden Room
Super king bed (can be two singles on request), two bedside tables, wardrobe, drawers, dressing table with mirror and chair, small two-seater sofa, ornamental fireplace
Ensuite with shower, loo, heated towel rail and hairdryer

Three small steps up to bedroom 2 and 4

Bedroom 2 with ensuite (Sleeps 2) - The Green Room
Super king bed (can be two singles on request), two bedside tables, wardrobe, drawers, mirror, ornamental fireplace
Ensuite with bath and overhead shower, loo, heated towel rail and hairdryer

Second Floor

Bedroom 4 with ensuite (Sleeps 2) - The Attic Room
Super king bed (can be two singles on request), two bedside tables, hanging space, drawers, and country views. There is a small step into this room and some restricted head height from the sloped ceiling
Ensuite bathroom with bath, loo, heated towel rail and hairdryer

An additional single bed mattress can be provided in The Attic Room (on request), so long as guest numbers are within the max occupancy. All bedrooms have a super king bed default, however can be made up as twin rooms on request with at least seven days notice

Outside
Wonderful gardens with terrace area, charcoal BBQ and seating that overlooks the mill stream. There are two resident peacocks which roam the gardens and a beautiful private lake with ducks and swans

The Finer Details...
• Bed linen and towels are provided
• Off street parking is available for up to 4 cars on the driveway outside the property
• 2 travel cots and 2 highchairs are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cots, as this is not provided)
• 2 medium sized dogs are welcome for an additional £40 per booking per dog. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
• WiFi
• Charcoal BBQ (please note that coal and gas are only supplied to guests between 1st April and 30th September, guests are responsible for cleaning BBQ after use)
• Wood burner – please note that logs are only supplied to guests between 1st October and 30th April
• EV charging point available on request for an additional £20, to be paid for in advance of arrival
• Please note that the adjoining buildings are part of a working brewery and the driveway down into Old Brewery House shares access to these buildings
• 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...
• The maximum occupancy for this property is 8 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 2 additional infants
• Hen, Stag and other same sex groups are not permitted
• Commercial and work related bookings 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

Property manager

StayCotswold Ltd
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cheltenham

Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is in a rural area. Naunton Downs Golf Club and Cotswold Way are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bourton House Garden and Cotswold Falconry Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Prescott Shooting School or Spiers and Hartwell Jubilee Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Upper Swell, near Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Sezincote House & Garden - 7 min drive
  • Cotswold Farm Park - 10 min drive
  • Batsford Arboretum - 11 min drive
  • The Model Village - 14 min drive
  • Snowshill Manor and Garden - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 9 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Victoria Coffee House - 9 min drive
  • Queens Head Inn - 4 min drive
  • The Bell at Stow - 5 min drive
  • Horse & Groom - 8 min drive
  • Redesdale Arms Hotel - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 bedroom Cotswold cottage near Stow-on-the-Wold - Old Brewery House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4 bedroom Cotswold cottage near Stow-on-the-Wold - Old Brewery House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 bedroom Cotswold cottage near Stow-on-the-Wold - Old Brewery House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 bedroom Cotswold cottage near Stow-on-the-Wold - Old Brewery House located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Fosse Gallery Fine Art, St. Edward's Church and Sezincote House & Garden. Old Mill is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful setting
A great place to stay as a large family group - the children found hide and seek was on another level

6/10 Okay

Jane M.

Liked: Location
Not quite what we expected...
On arrival, the key in the safe is for the boot room (basement) door which leads up to the kitchen/lounge etc. I'm afraid this gives a terrible first impression as it is damp and uninviting. There are some challenging steps in all areas of the house: our elderly guest was unable to come but I feel sure she would've found moving around very difficult. Also, the 'walk in' shower that she would have used had a high step to enter it which wouldn't have suited at all. The cleanliness of the property was fine, especially the bedrooms, but there were issues with loose light fittings, baths were difficult to get in and out of and the state of the wall in the 'snug' was disgusting! Whilst the kitchen was large and comfortable and suited our family gathering the equipment was questionable: no oven gloves, no kitchen towels, dirty coasters and table mats for example. The tv remote was covered in sticky dirt and was really off putting. Overall we were expecting a much more luxurious property for the amount charged although the surroundings went some way to make up for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven in the Cotswold’s
Had a great time in the country, with kids and grandkids. Beautiful home, lots of room for everyone. Very nice property to see lots of wildlife, and go on lots of walks. Nice small towns to see, and amazing farm for the boys to see.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amrita D.

Lovely place for a mother's day weekend
Really lovely, spacious house set in the gorgeous brewery grounds. Lots of room for eight adults and two dogs. The local area is beautiful and the peacocks add to the charm. Only, and in all respects tiny, downside is that the kitchen isn't equipped to cook for all the people in the house. There are enough plates and the like, but the hob is pretty tough to use and there aren't enough big pans/baking dishes etc. Otherwise a really wonderful place and in a part of the world we'd love to return to.

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect stay for Cheltenham
A really comfortable place to share with friends for a weeks racing.So warm and welcoming to come home to and a choice of beers always available.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by StayCotswold Ltd

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StayCotswold specialises in luxury holiday cottages in the Cotswolds around the stunning counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. We have a fantastic range of holiday properties including dog-friendly cottages through to homes for larger groups. Whether it’s a weekend break, a week’s holiday with your family, a corporate stay, or even a relocation, StayCotswold will have a property to meet your needs.

PLEASE NOTE: You have a 24-hour cooling-off period after confirming your booking. Once this passed you agree to our flexible cancellation and refunds policy that can be found in the terms and conditions on your StayCotswold booking confirmation and on our website.

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