Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.3 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The extensive renovations have been true to the cottage’s heritage and the Stow-on-the-Wold area, whilst at the same time providing high levels of comfort and style. Access to the cottage is via a small gate which leads into the south facing garden – the perfect retreat for a summer barbecue or a quiet coffee and good read! Attention to detail is of the utmost importance, we strive to provide a real home from home. From top of the range furnishings to beautiful crisp bed linen, no expense has been spared to reach the highest standard possible. Stow on the Wold is the perfect place to stay for touring the surrounding area.
The cottage is located in an old Sheep Alley (no longer used for Sheep) this provides a peace haven for anyone wanting a quiet retreat (apart from the odd cockrall or the church bells) yet within minutes from the old market square where you will find numerous restaurants, tea rooms and not forgetting the Old English Inns where you will find the locals, friendly and only too happy to help. Our cottage was featured in the June 08 edition of the magazine 'House Beautiful'. A self catering holiday cottage of the highest standard, this is not just a holiday cottage but our second home.
The cottage is located down an old sheep alley
Cool and cosy in those summer months
al fresco dining in th south facing garden
Peacful and relaxing
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/19647
The Central England / Cotswolds / Cheltenham / Gloucester region
The chief glory of the Cotswolds lies in its villages - gems of vernacular architecture that developed out of the medieval wool trade and which have survived unspoilt into the 21st century. But there is much more in this area of unexpected contrasts. Marvellous views from the Cotswold escarpment; countryside that is a happy compromise between man and nature; some of England's finest churches; country houses, Neolithic barrows, ruined abbeys, gothic follies, magnificent gardens, wildlife parks and even a substantial industrial heritage. In between these delights, you'll also find plenty of good pubs serving local beers and excellent food.The Cotswolds is a picturesque area of southern England, popular with both the English themselves and visitors from all over the world.
The beauty of the Cotswolds was recognised officially in 1966 when it was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). In 1990 the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty was extended south towards Bath making it the largest area of outstanding natural beauty in Engalnd and Wales.
From castles to country houses, from vintage cars to teddy bears, it is all within easy reach of South View Cottage. Here are just a few of the many attractions.
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology is a museum of the University of Oxford. Founded in 1683, it is one of the oldest public museums in the world and the oldest in Britain.
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Home to 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Set in beautiful parkland, landscaped by 'Capability' Brown in 1760, the Palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns and formal gardens.
Bodleian Library, Oxford The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford. It is also a copyright deposit library and its collections are used by scholars from around the world.
Broadway Tower, Nr Broadway It is one of England’s outstanding viewpoints. The views encompass the Vales of Evesham and Gloucester and on a clear day you may also see across the Severn Valley and as far as the Welsh Mountains.
Charlecote Park, Warwick A Tudor building with strong associations with both Queen Elizabeth and Shakespeare, who knew the house well. The balustraded formal garden opens onto a fine deer park landscaped by 'Capability' Brown.
Chastleton House, Chastleton Chastleton House is filled with a mixture of rare objects, furniture and textiles collected since 1612. The gardens have a typical Elizabethan and Jacobean layout, with a ring of fascinating topiary at their heart.
Chavenage House, Tetbury A wonderful Elizabethan house virtually unchanged for 400 years. Of particular note to see are Cromwell's room, the Main Hall, the Ballroom; and the Oak room with elaborate panels dating back to 1590.
Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth Set in a wooded Cotswold combe, the site was excavated in 1864 and retains a Victorian atmosphere. There are several fine mosaics, two bathhouses, hypocausts, a water shrine and latrine.
Cogges Manor Farm Museum, Witney Visitors take a step back in time when they enter the beautiful farmstead with its original Cotswold buildings, meet the traditional breeds of animals, visit the Victorian walled garden and enjoy the agricultural displays.
Corinium Museum, Cirencester 150 years ago the famous Hunting Dogs and Four Seasons mosaics were found in Cirencester. Since then, there has been a museum in the town which caters for the complete history of the Cotswolds of Britain, including Roman Britain.
Cotswold Paintballing, Bourton-on-the-Hill Situated in the heart of 300 acres of beautiful woodlands there are Forts, Towers etc. and, for the very energetic, an 80ft deep valley which is absolutely fantastic. Includes a free lunch.
Cotswold Falconry Centre, Nr Moreton-in-Marsh Established in 1988, the centre's primary aim is to educate people about birds of prey, in order to promote a greater understanding. See Eagles, Falcons, Hawks, Buzzards, Owls, Kites, Vultures and Caracara.
Cotswold Farm Park, Guitting Power Established in 1971, visitors of all ages will find themselves easily entertained. On display is an unrivalled collection of rare breeds of British farm animals including sheep, cattle, pigs, goats and horses.
Cotswold Motor Museum, Bourton-on-the-Water Though the main focus is on motoring, the Museum is full of the everyday paraphernalia that made motoring so popular including picnic sets alongside caravans, radio sets, gramophones and knitted swimsuits.
Coughton Court, nr Alcester Coughton Court provides a fascinating day out with the historic home, two churches, Gunpowder Plot exhibition, gift shop and plant sales. The stunning gardens have been created over the last decade.
Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester A religious site for over 1,300 years with the Cathedral founded over 900 years ago. Can you climb 269 steps up and 269 down again? If so, join one of the Tower Tours and enjoy the view.
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway The GWR is an all-volunteer steam and diesel heritage railway. Since 1981, the volunteers have restored over 10 miles of line, together with platforms, buildings, steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock. Hailes Abbey, nr Winchcombe Founded in 1246 and once a celebrated pilgrimage site, the abbey now lies in ruins. Remains of the dramatic cloister arches survive and there is a small museum.
Holst Museum, Cheltenham Regency terrace house where Holst, composer of The Planets was born in 1874. The museum is also a fine period house showing the upstairs downstairs way of life in times past including a working Victorian kitchen and laundry.
Kelmscott Manor, Lechlade A Grade 1 Listed Tudor farmhouse adjacent to the River Thames, was built in 1570. William Morris chose it as his summer home, signing a joint lease with the Pre-Raphaelite painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1871.
The Old Mill, Lower Slaughter Owned by Gerald Harris, a well Known Jazz Singer, the business is thriving as a museum gift and craft shop with riverside tea rooms and an ice cream parlour famous for its organic handmade ice cream.
Rollright Stones, Chipping Norton An ancient site including a 5,000 year old burial chamber and a stone circle.
Roman Baths, Bath The best preserved Roman spa from the ancient world. The Roman Baths is below the modern street level and has four main features, the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman bath house and finds from Roman Bath.
Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust owns and cares for five beautifully preserved period homes and gardens including Shakespeare's Birthplace and Anne Hathaway's Cottage. Teddy Bear Museum, Stratford-upon-Avon World famous and distinguished bears from all over the world, are on display including the first television Paddington, Pudsey Bear, Roger de Courcey's naughty Nookie, Super Ted and, of course, Harry Corbett's creation Sooty.
Up ton House, Banbury One of the National Trust's most important art collections can be found in this house, built in 1695 of mellow local stone, purchased and remodelled 1927-29 by Walter Samuel. Up ton contains his outstanding collection of English and continental Old Master paintings.
Warwick Castle, Warwick The finest medieval fortress in Britain, Warwick Castle is bursting to the towers with tales of treachery, torture and power, and above all fascinating people, times and events.
Wellington Navigation Museum, Moreton-in-Marsh A museum dedicated to all those who served at RAF Moreton-in-Marsh. The airfield is now a fire training station but the museum has a vast range of artifacts from the war years onwards.
Winchcombe Pottery, Winchcombe Established in 1926 on the site of a pottery dating back to the early 1800's makes it one of the longest running craft potteries in the country making some of the finest and most practical domestic pottery in the world.
Worcester Cathedral, Worcester Worcester Cathedral has been a place of worship since 680 AD. The present building was begun in 1084. Its many attractions include: King John's Tomb, Prince Arthur's Chantry, the early 12th century Chapter House and St Wulstan's Crypt.
Stow on the Wold area
There is a local rhyme which goes: "Stow-on-the-Wold, where the wind blows cold". Stow is at a high point of the The narrow walled alleyways that run into the square were designed for funnelling sheep into the market and the size of the huge market square gives some idea of the size of the flocks that were driven here between 1107 (Henry I granted Stow on the Wold its charter in 1107) and the 1980s.In 1476 King Edward IV gave Stow the right to hold two fairs; on the 12th May and the 24th October each year, and Stow Fair was for centuries one of the biggest livestock markets in Britain.
Daniel Defoe visited the town years before writing Robinson Crusoe; he recorded that 20,000 sheep were sold at the fair. Stow Fair later became better known as a horse fair, but due to disagreements over revenues the official fair was moved to Andoversford. However, there are still two Gypsy horse fairs held on the Thursdays nearest the original dates, which take place in fields between Stow and the nearby village of Maugesbury.
The 'Tures' or ancient narrow alleyways leading into Market Square were used for driving sheep in to market. The Market Cross dates from the Middle Ages, although the lantern head was restored in the late 1800's. St. Edward's Hall in the Square was built in 1878, and contains paintings of notable figures of the Civil War.
Stow-on-the-Wold was the site of the last battle in the Civil War, when Sir Jacob Astley's Royalist army were soundly defeated in 1645.
Most of the houses grouped around the Market Square are from the 17th and 18th centuries, the 'Crooked House' on the west side of the Square dates from around 1450. The King's Arms Hotel, an old coaching inn, was where King Charles I stayed on the 8th May 1645 prior to the battle of Naseby.
The Royalist Inn bills itself as England's oldest inn. Its wooden beams have been carbon-dated at about 1000 years old! The market square still holds an weekly produce market!
The Cotswolds in an area of outstanding natural beauty of England and is much visited by tourists from home and abroad. Its Cotswold stone buildings, low density of population and history make it a place that you will want to visit again and again.
Stow on the Wold is a charming and freindly market town which makes it the ideal place in which to base your trip to the Cotswolds. The many tiny little villages are all within a very short drive (or a good walk... should you so desire) Within an easy drive you can visit Warwick castle (40 minutes) Strattford Upon Avon (30 minutes) Bath, Oxford & Blenheim Palace.
If visiting gardens is your pleasure then using South View Cottage as a base will not disappoint you. From cottage gardens to arboretums there is plenty on offer nearby.
The gardens listed below are only examples of many that exist within easy travelling distances from South View Cottage.
Batsford Arboretum A Victorian arboretum with a stream and plantings of shrubs and bamboos, one of the largest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country.
Hidcote Manor Gardens Hidcote Manor Garden, with its structure of outdoor 'rooms', linked by vistas and furnished with all sorts of topiary, recalls both the English garden style and the European connections of its creator Major Johnston.
Mill Dene A 2 1/2 acre Cotswold water-mill garden located only 5 mins away in Blockley with steep terraces rising from the mill-pool, stream and grotto. Cricket lawn, potager and fantasy fruit garden.
Snowshill Manor An Arts & Crafts-style garden designed to complement a handsome Cotswold manor house. A mix of ornaments and architectural features, bright colours and delightful scents.
Stanway House & Fountain A Jacobean house with remnants of an early 18th century garden. The glory of the Stanway watergarden is the single-jet fountain which rises magnificently to over 300 feet - the tallest fountain in Britain.
Sudeley Castle Set in 14 acres, includes the Queen's Garden, with its topiary and old-fashioned roses, the semi-Mediterranean planting of the Secret Garden, the Tudor Knot Garden and the dramatic 15th century Tithe Barn ruins.
Antiques & Fairs There are many fine antique shops in the Cotswolds as well as antique centres and fairs. Plenty to keep you busy and to spend your money on !
Visitors of all ages cannot fail to find places of interest to visit.
How to get there
Flights from Birmingham, East Midlands, London Gatwick/Heathrow Aprox driving time one/two hours Moreton-in-Marsh 1.5 miles (3 mins) Blockley 2 miles (3 mins) Chipping Campden 5 miles (8 mins) Broadway 7.5 miles (9 mins) Bourton-on-the-Water 9 miles (14 mins) Winchcombe 12 miles (16 mins) Burford 15 miles (19 mins) Stratford-upon-Avon 19 Miles (23 mins) Cheltenham 20 miles (27 mins) Warwick 26 miles (32 mins) Oxford 31 miles (39 mins) Birmingham Airport 43 miles (47 mins) Heathrow Airport 74 miles (77 mins) There are good motorway links from all directions with the M40 from London, the M6 from the north, M5 from the south & from the north east use the M1 & M42. From Heathrow take the A40 towards Oxford, then take the A44, turn onto the London Road (sign posted Chipping Norton), turn left onto the A436, follow the signs to Stow.
From Cheltenham take the A46, then the A435 onto the London Road, follow the signs for Oxofrd, then Cirencester, then Stow.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Birmingham/London/East Midlands
Railway:
Moreton on the Marsh: 10 km
Activities near Stow on the Wold
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 5, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Entering the centrally heated cottage via a large porch (great for boots and coats), you come into the cottage kitchen, fully fitted and containing high quality appliances including Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine,/Tumble Drier, Microwave and much more. Through into the lounge/dining room you will find a large log burner for those cosy nights in, as well as two large comfy sofas, a Plasma wall TV, DVD player, Cd player and plenty of books/Dvds and games for you to use at your leisure. The intimate dining area has been furnished to a very high standard to include solid oak/painted furniture and is close to the kitchen ready for that perfect meal or take-away! The ceiling is beamed and features modern lighting which you may control according to your mood. The large, luxury bathroom is located on the ground floor and incorporates a separate shower cubicle with a large chrome head and constant hot water for that perfect shower, as well as bath, WC and basin. On the first and second floors are two large double bedrooms, once again furnished to the highest standards and equipped with hairdriers, providing warm and stylish retreats. The top bedroom also has a single bed for a fifth person if required.
Further details outdoors: The cottage also has the benefit of its own off-road car parking space, the perfect motive for taking a walk around Stow-on-the-Wold and the Cotswolds area. The beautiful South facing private garden is fully enclosed by the original 'listed' Cotswold stone wall, and equipped with patio table/chairs and umberella. There is also a BBQ as well as outside lighting.
Further details
NO more than 5 persons sleeping at the cottage (plus one infant) NO smoking allowed inside the cottage Fireguard MUST be used when log burner is left unattended Children and Pets only accepted through prior agreement with cottage owner. There is a cot and highchair available if required
Conditions
Full terms and conditions can be viewed on the owners website
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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AUTUMN 08
6 Sep 08
25 Oct 08
485£ 485
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WINTER 08
25 Oct 08
21 Dec 08
395£ 395
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CHRISTMAS/NEWYEAR 08
21 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
850£ 850
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WINTER 09
3 Jan 09
27 Mar 09
430£ 430
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SPRING 09
27 Mar 09
9 May 09
510£ 510
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Summer09
9 May 09
13 Sep 09
690£ 690
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AUTUMN 09
13 Sep 09
1 Nov 09
495£ 495
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WINTER 09
1 Nov 09
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430£ 430
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. "SHORT BREAKS AVAILABLE ALL YEAR FROM £290.00 Change over day is normally Friday but may be flexible. Prices are based on maximum 5 person sharing the cottage All prices include all bed linen and one bath + hand towel per person per stay. We also supply dishwasher tablets and general cleaning equipment Electricity/Gas central heating included. We will also leave you a small supply of logs for the fire. Payment via cheque/travellers cheque/bank transfer/paypal Travel cot and highchair available at no extra cost
Terms and conditions of the cottage can be viewed on the cottage website
Guestbook
"Just returned from our weekend at your beautiful cottage. You obviously spent a gread deal of time, effort and money to make it such a lovely cottage. Wish we could have stayed longer!" - Kath Bailey England
"What a lovely weekend we had at South View Cottage. The cottage is beautiful to stay in and in an excellent location. We shall return! Many thanks" - Ms Ballard England
"I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed staying in Stow and your cottage. We were lucky to have picked both! We feel fortunate that you are willing to let out your cottage-it is so well furnished & comfortable. Thank you for your hospitality" - Judy & Barb F USA
Just a short note to thank you very much for letting us stay in your enchanting cottage. It was lovely and just as we hoped it would be. Your decor and attention to detail is lovely. Please pass on our thanks to your housekeeper, my husband left his wallet and some cash behind. Your house keeper kindly sent this onto us by going out of his way to the post office ensuring it was posted next day delivery to us. He even posted the half empty packet of polos that were left there too! That's what i call great customer service! Thankyou, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hampshire
The best cottage we have ever stayed in...so quiet yet so near to Town... You have thought of everything to make South View the perfect place to stay!! We will definatley be back again next year Claire and Paul London
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