The Smithy
4.3
Excellent(20 Reviews)House in West Oxfordshire District
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this house rental
The Smithy, a property with a garden, is located in Stow on the Wold, 32 km from Blenheim Palace, 33 km from Royal Shakespeare Theatre, as well as 43 km from Warwick Castle.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of West Oxfordshire District
Available Rooms
Holiday Home
1 Double • 2 Single • 1 Double • 1399 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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££££
Reviews
4.3
Excellent(20 Reviews)100% verified reviews
4.3
Brilliant location in a lovely village. Close to Stow, Daylesford, Kingham and many other lovely villages. Downstairs is good, kitchen well appointed, number of bathrooms/toilets also great.
Not well maintained or cleaned. Garden not mown, ok for dog to use but not nice to look at or to sit out in. Would also be no good for playing football or other games if travelled with kids. House quite dusty. Bathroom and kitchen cleaned, but corners dusty, ceilings dusty. Generally a bit rough around the edges.
4.3
Quiet location but close to many attractive villages and towns. Well equipped. There was a decorated Christmas tree which was a nice touch.
The access to the top floor is very steep - but it is a very old property so difficult to resolve this. We only used the ground and first floors.
4.3
Lovely location, very quiet. The cottage was well catered for our needs and good proximity to the cities.
4.3
Very cosy, well equipped, private with safe surroundings.
No swimming pool. Shame because plenty of space! Would have been happy to pay a premium for it.
4.3
Great location to explore, with a pub a 5 minute walk down the road.
4.3
This property was perfect for our family weekend. Everywhere was lovely and clean with enough space for us. The location could not be better. Walking distance from Stow on the Wold and a fabulous pub a 2 minute walk away (The Fox Inn). Very dog friendly, although mine did get under the fence (mad Cocker Spaniel will escape from anywhere!). We are definitely planning a return visit!
This can not be changed but the boiler used oil and therefore there was a strong smell of oil in the utility room. This was fine as we kept the door shut but I had my car parked outside by the flue, and it has taken a few weeks for the smell of oil to go. Easily resolved, just don't park next to the flue (!!) and it certainly did not take away from our lovely stay here.
4.3
location
lack of not water
4.3
very clean, comfortable and spacious with everything we needed. the kitchen was well equipped and the washer and dryer in the utility room were very useful as we had a 6month old.
lovely location and the walk into Stow was a bonus. So many lovely places just a short drive away.
nothing really. it’s very dark so bring a good torch for walking to the pub in winter 😀
4.3
Very cosy cottage in the small village of Broadwell, a half hour walk from Stow-on-the-Wold. A great pub, the Fox, across the village green. The bathrooms have obviously been re-done recently. Great shower. Beds on the first floor are a bit narrow but comfortable. Nice living and well equipped kitchen. Super location.
The collapsed building, ruin of the old forgery?, next to the cottage looks bad but doesn't hamper the use of the cottage.
4.3
Great well equipped facility for four adults and a baby. Plenty of space outside. Located in a beautiful small village but close to all Cotswold attractions. Lovely pub in the village across the green.
Hand shower in upper bedroom did not work due to low water pressure and bath took ages to fill.
4.3
Lovely area for walks and handy for short drives to other places to visit.
We didn't see anybody as key was easy to collect from key safe using code and we had
No reason to contact anybody as we had no problems.
Good easy to control heating for chilly evenings, and property has very well stocked kitchen cupboards with plenty of crockery and glassed etc.
Kitchen extractor over cooker could have been a little cleaner but overall property was clean.
Not a fault of the property but be aware that the only pub in walking distance closes at 6pm on Sundays, we wish we had known before we headed there at 5.45pm after a long day walking.
Good big lawned garden but be aware there are lots of escape routes for a dog.
4.3
Décor and ambience of the property, garden and location - simply excellent!
Nothing to dislike
4.3
Had everything needed (washing machine, tumble dryer, kitchen appliances and cooking equipment) but could do with a refresh (e.g. furniture, decor).
Only a 5min walk from the local pub and 5 min drive from Stow on the Wold. Overall was ok, but expensive for what it is (and can see prices have gone up further since our stay)
No toiletries provided in bathrooms.
Upstairs/loft bedroom doesn’t have a full size bed.
Isn’t quite as much parking as expected - for six guests we had three cars and wouldn’t have been able to fit if two of them weren’t small cars.
A real fire (not electric) would be a nice addition.
4.3
Location excellent and easy to find lots of character. Everything you needed was available.
Ruined building needs removing or rebuilding but doesn't cause any issues.
4.3
Great house in perfect location
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in West Oxfordshire District?
The average price for a rental in West Oxfordshire District is £136 per night. This rental is £69 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Smithy. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Smithy pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Smithy?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and dishwasher.
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