The Staircase - luxury dog friendly home in Stow on the Wold
**This wonderful property has returned to our portfolio under new ownership following an upgrade in 2025... The Staircase is a beautifully refurbished Cotswold holiday home which sleeps four guests, in two bedrooms, each with their own modern bathroom. Throughout the property, original features such as Cotswold stone walls and exposed wooden beams have been lovingly restored and, when paired with the interiors, create a wonderful homely atmosphere. The Staircase benefits from a well-equipped kitchen, two living areas and a central location in Stow-on-the-Wold's market square. It is also a dog friendly holiday home, welcoming two medium sized dogs!
Accommodation This two bedroom holiday home in Stow-on-the-Wold is perfectly suited for those looking for a family retreat in a quintessential Cotswold town. The luxury Cotswold accommodation is laid out as follows:
Ground Floor Gated entrance to a shared courtyard
First Floor The Staircase is accessed via an external staircase and is laid out across the first and second floor
Sitting/dining room Open plan layout with two-seater sofa, two armchairs, Smart TV (account holders only), record player with selection of vinyl records, and dining table with seating for four
Kitchen Fully equipped kitchen with double oven, electric hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, cafetière, washing machine/tumble dryer and breakfast bar with two stools
Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2) King size bed, chest of drawers, large built-in wardrobe and integrated mirror, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, clothes rack and vacuum Ensuite with rain shower and separate handheld shower attachment, loo, basin and heated towel rail
Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2) King size bed (can be two 75cm wide single beds on request), two bedside tables, clothes rail and hairdryer
Shower room Insignia rain shower complete with jets, separate handheld shower attachment and sound system, loo, basin, magnifying mirror and heated towel rail
Second Floor
Mezzanine Two-seater sofa and selection of books
Outside Small covered balcony with bistro table seating four which overlooks the courtyard
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 1 additional infant (aged 2 or under) Bed linen and towels are provided (duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic) Free on street parking is available a short walk away from the property 1 travel cot and 1 highchair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, 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 Free WiFi Mobile phone reception varies depending on provider Smart TV (guests to use their own login details) Gas central heating system Please note head room is low in the mezzanine and that there is an external staircase to the property entrance, so care should be taken in adverse 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 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 Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Cheltenham
Cheltenham is home to this apartment. Fosse Gallery Fine Art and Cotswold Motoring Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and Bourton Leisure Centre. The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens are also worth visiting.
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 18 min drive - 22.0 km
Blenheim Palace - 39 min drive - 41.2 km
University of Oxford - 43 min drive - 52.6 km
Getting around
Kingham Station - 14 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
The Porch House - 4 min walk
The Bell at Stow - 6 min walk
The Willow - 6 min drive
Lucy's Tea Room - 1 min walk
The Chip Shed - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Staircase - luxury dog friendly home in Stow on the Wold pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Staircase - luxury dog friendly home in Stow on the Wold?
As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Staircase - luxury dog friendly home in Stow on the Wold on 26 April 2026 start from NZ$610, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Staircase - luxury dog friendly home in Stow on the Wold?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Staircase - luxury dog friendly home in Stow on the Wold?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Staircase - luxury dog friendly home in Stow on the Wold?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Staircase - luxury dog friendly home in Stow on the Wold located?
Situated in Cheltenham, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of St. Edward's Church and Fosse Gallery Fine Art. Old Mill and St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a lovely stay. The loft was a fun, added spot and there was lots of space for our whole family. There are lots of beautiful walks through the countryside that we really enjoyed. Parked on wells lane without difficulty on busy weekend
Paul D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2026
Thank you Paul for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
The location of this place is wonderful, right in the middle of the town. The apartment itself is wonderful, very clean. We mentioned a small detail with the shower and they were appreciative - there was no need to fix it during our stay. Would recommend!
Greg V.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2026
Thank you Greg for your review of The Staircase. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be wonderful and in a great location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jerome Patrick M.
17 November 2025
Homely apartment
Really comfortable stay at The Staircase with lovely fittings and fixtures, a proper home from home with a perfect location on The Square. Nice and quiet, and easy to find parking options during the stay. Would highly recommend and stay here again.
Jerome Patrick M.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2025
Thank you Zoe for your review of The Staircase. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be comfortable and in a perfect location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
17 November 2025
Perfect
Comfortable and very clean. Good communication. Great location. Easy parking. Would stay again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
22 October 2025
Lovely cosy apartment
Stayed at the Staircase for 5 nights & was very happy with everything about it. Location, Condition, Cleanliness & Comfort were all lovely.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2025
Thank you Mandy for your review of The Staircase. We are delighted that you were happy with the property, its condition, cleanliness and location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 August 2025
A brilliant stay
Our stay at the staircase was great! Property was very well equipped and clean. Location was unbelievably convenient and it was a great place to explore the cotswolds from. Would love to come back soon!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2025
Thank you Peter for your review of The Staircase. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped, clean and in a convenient location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
1 October 2025
Perfect location
The Staircase was tastefully decorated, very clean, quiet and comfortable.
Every small detail had been thought of.
Communication before and during the stay was clear and instant.
The location couldn't have been any more central with many pubs, restaurants and cafes on the doorstep.
Would definitely recommend The Stay Cotswolds and the Staircase for a relaxing holiday.
Thank you to everybody who made our stay so enjoyable.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Richard
31 July 2025
A great stay at The Staircase
We loved our stay at the Staircase. Its finished to a very high standard and the location is so central. Parking wasnt a problem and we used the long stay car park, which is free and only a 5 minute walk away (next to Tesco). I would highly recommend staying here and we will defintely return.
Richard
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Thank you Richard for your review of The Staircase. We are delighted to read that you loved your stay and the property is finished to a high standard. We are pleased to know that parking at the property wasnt a problem and you were able to park at the nearby long stay car park. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 July 2025
The Staircase
An excellent location from which to explore the Cotswolds area. A very clean and tidy apartment with a well equipped kitchen.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you Anne for your review of The Staircase. We are delighted you found the property to be clean, well equipped and in an excellent location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
1 December 2025
Staircase feedback
Absolutely loved it. Would definitely go back. From booking on the website to the emails prior to the stay, locations, where to park, contact if any problems etc. The apartment was in a great location for walking anywhere on an evening in Stow and there is free overnight parking in the square right by the apartment. The apartment was clean and comfortable and William the agent/host was very helpful. I would suggest booking a meal beforehand if you want to eat at the Sheep or Porch House as they usually get fully booked. I would definitely highly recommend this property and would stay there again in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2025
Thank you Shirley for your review of The Staircase. We were thrilled to hear that you found the property to be clean, comfortable and in a great location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
8 September 2025
Beautiful stay
This is our 4th time booking through StayCotswolds Ltd and again it did not disappoint.
What a beautiful cottage, prime location but hidden just out the way.
We had a wonderful 5 day break with our 2 dogs and loved it.
The place we stayed was fantastic , very clean on arrival & had everything we needed. Lovely pack of Shortbread biscuits by The Cotswolds Bakery, which searched high and low for in all shops and we couldn't find.
I would highly recommend ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2025
Thank you Laura for your review of The Staircase and welcome back. We were happy to hear that you found your property to be beautiful and in a great location. We hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
24 July 2025
Great Stay
Very comfortable first floor apartment in central Stow. Good to have 2 bathrooms. Most enjoyable. Steps up to front door may not be suitable for less mobile people.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you Anne for your review of The Staircase. We are delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable stay and found the property to be very comfortable. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 August 2022
Superb accommodation, beautiful place
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at "The Staircase", so much nicer than staying in a B&B. Quality of accommodation was very high indeed. Stow-on-the-Wold is a beautiful place.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay at The Staircase and in Stow-on-the-Wold. We hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
2 February 2023
Fabulous Cotswolds mini break
You can’t get a better location right in the middle of town, yet so quiet. Plenty of places to eat and the pub next door was excellent with fabulous helpful staff and great food. Would definitely recommend this as a central base for visiting the area
Response from VrboOwner on 2 February 2023
Thank you Anna for your review of The Staircase. We are delighted you found the property to be in a great location in the centre of Stow-on-the-Wold. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
7 December 2022
Great location
Excellent for a short stay in Cotswolds. Easy parking at nearby Tesco long stay. Generally found close parking in Square for loading / unloading. Would recommend and would definitely consider a return stay
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2022
Thank you for your excellent review of The Staircase. We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely time in the Cotswolds, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Perfect location, in the midst of great eateries, pubs, shops etc. A very welcome respite after 3 days in London. Great communication with host, property exactly as it appeared. Cozy, comfortable and well stocked with all you need. Would highly recommend to others looking for historic and welcoming surroundings.
Gayle J.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2023
Thank you Gayle for your review of The Staircase. We are delighted you found the property to be cosy, comfortable and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Oliver R.
1 July 2022
Great apartment in a good location
This apartment is very clean and well equipped. The central location in Stow is handy for all local amenities including some good restaurants and bars.
We parked in the longstay near Tesco which was only a short walk away.
Very comfortable double bed. Would not hesitate to recommend and would stay again.
Oliver R.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2022
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at The Staircase. Thank you for your recommendation and we hope we can welcome you back again sometime soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline M.
10 July 2023
Little gem
Ideally situated on the square, right in the middle of everything, but totally peaceful . The Staircase was really comfortable and very clean. Very well equipped and very good quality pots, pans. The only one thing I would recommend would be to have some curtains or blinds in the sitting area. Wonderful stay. Would definitely go back again.
Jacqueline M.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thank you Jackie for your lovely review of The Staircase. We are pleased to read that the property was comfortable and clean and very well equipped. We will pass your feedback onto the property owner regarding some curtains or blinds for the sitting room. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 September 2022
Staying at The Staircase with my family my
This was our first experience with this type of holiday. The customer service while we were making enquiries for booking were very helpful and friendly. The accommodation was ideally located and the security gate was reassuring. The Staircase was immaculate, comfortable and provided a relaxing environment. Everything was to a very high standard. The mezzanine provided a nice space for our son to chill out and play also. It felt like a ' home from home' for the three of us and we would definitely choose to come again if in the area.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2022
Thank you Regina for your lovely review of The Staircase. We are delighted you found the whole experience of you r first self catering cottage holiday a pleasant one and found the property to be immaculate and comfortable. We do hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
17 February 2023
Brilliant location
Great apartment with a excellent location. Unfortunately when we arrived the place was very cold. The boiler wasn't working. I called the emergency number provided, a maintenance man arrived two hours later who fixed the problem. Luckily for us he hadn't left when there was a power cut which lasted about 15 minutes. Not the best of starts to are break. We didn't have time to get showered before going out to dinner as we had already booked a table and didn't want to be late. We really enjoyed are stay and would not hesitate to stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2023
Thank you, Deborah, for your review of The Staircase. We are delighted you found the property to be great and in an excellent location. We are sorry to hear that you had an initial issue with the boiler, but we are pleased to hear that the maintenance man was quick to respond and get this resolved for you. We are sorry that there was an unscheduled and widespread power cut across the north Cotswolds. We do hope that you enjoyed exploring the Cotswolds and we look forward to welcoming you back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
19 October 2022
A wonderful place to stay
We had a lovely long weekend in this gorgeous apartment right in the heart of Stow On The Wold. The apartment was pleasantly very well equipped so had we stayed longer, we would have had everything we needed (washing machine, dishwasher, clothes airer, iron and ironing board, a huge variety of cooking equipment etc) The apartment was very clean, the beds had wonderful pillows and duvets and there were soft fluffy towels that actually smelt of fabric softener. There were some extra touches on arrival such as a pint of milk in the fridge, a packet of biscuits to go with the tea and coffee in the cupboard and a couple of lamps had been left on so we didn't have to fumble our way in in the dark. The location is great as there are a variety of places to eat in the village ranging from coffee shops for tea and cake, pubs (The Bell does a nice Pinot Grigio!) through to restaurants offering three course meals but if you wanted to stay in and cook, the apartment has everything you need. There are lots of shops in the village too and it's a short drive to other locations to explore such as Bourton On The Water or Burford. We found booking through StayCotswold very easy. We received a comprehensive email before our stay with information on how to find and access the apartment, who to contact if there were any issues, where to park, information on the wi-fi etc which was so useful to have in advance and they had clearly taken the time to provide as much information as possible. There was also a folder in the apartment with information about the central heating, how to use the oven etc. We will certainly be recommending The Staircase and StayCotswold to family and friends and hope to return to explore another location again soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2022
Thank you Wendy for your review of The Staircase. We are delighted you found the property to be well equipped, gorgeous and in a great location to get out and explore Stow on foot. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
6 December 2022
Fantastic apartment, right in the centre of beautiful Stow on the Wold.
We have stayed in many cottages over the years and nothing could beat this one, perfect, right in the centre of Stow, with all the super restaurants, cafes and shops just on your doorstep, but very quiet, set just off the square.
The Staircase was very clean, comfortable and had everything you could wish for, we felt immediately at home. We hope to return very soon.
Appartement très propre, confortable, avec toutes les commodités. Cuisine bien équipée! Facile d’accès et bien situé pour visiter Stow on the Wold et les villages aux alentours. Ma fille et moi avons adoré notre séjour!
Sylvie L.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2022
Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review, Sylvie. We're pleased you had a great stay at The Staircase and found the accommodation to be comfortable and well equipped. We hope that you will be back to stay again sometime soon!
Very nice well equipped property in perfect location.
Overall a lovely stay. Excellent property that had everything you could need. Perfect location also right in the square. Only criticism - we couldn’t check in until 6pm instead of 4pm. Not ideal, but in return we had a later check out which was quite nice.
Would highly recommend this property.
Ali M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you for your kind review Ali. We are glad you had a lovely stay and your appreciation of the extended check out time. We hope we can welcome you back to The Staircase and the Cotswolds soon.
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