Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds

Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Property grounds
5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(53 Ratings)

House in Stroud District

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

The Woodlands offers a luxury self-catering country stay in Chalford, the Golden Valley in the Cotswolds, with over 1 acre of private woodlands and gardens. Just two hours drive from central London, with miles upon miles of natural beauty right outside the front door, this 18th-century cottage extended house is perfectly placed for you to enjoy all that Cotswolds has to offer. Ancient history flows through over a thousand years’ history of the valley’s legacy as one of the country’s earliest cloth-making areas that have made it unique. Still, recent restorations undertaken by the owners have brought it right up to the modern-day, making this self-catering home a character-filled family retreat that is utterly wholesome in every way.

Explore the Cotswolds' natural beauty during the day and in the evening, sit out either in the front courtyard with a cool glass of local wine or enjoy some marshmallows by the pit fire on our bird view high decking, as the last of the day’s sunsets beyond the woods.

Inside:
Stone-built fireplace, oak floorboards, and the iconic 9m long openable glass wall overlooking the valley, The Woodlands is as quintessential as bucolic. A home that celebrates the simple but beautiful things in life creates beautiful memories and happiness.

Outside
Rising with the sound of birdsong, pad downstairs and out into the garden and down to the woodlands for a quiet morning wander around, before back to The Woodlands’ kitchen with freshly provided local produces for a healthy breakfast. After filling up on coffee and toast, pack backpacks and head across the hill, through Chalford Village and up onto national woodlands or down to the canal to enjoy endless Cotswolds views over a picnic of the wonderful sandwich from the famous Lavender Bakery; on return, gather around the fire pit for some local bubbles and conversation as the light fades from the sky.

Practicalities
There is ample parking for up to four to six cars in the private car park. The kitchen includes a Rangemaster Gas cooker, electric oven, hob, American style fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, and a washing-dryer. Due to the nature of the traditional country house style, there are a number of low doors throughout. There is an unfenced steep slope in the garden and a low fence on the patio; please supervise children at all times.


The Woodlands Welcome includes
Luxury welcome hamper of local produce, including Organic loaf, Organic milk, free-range eggs, etc.
We have two Smart TV, recipe books, internet...
The White Company Luxury toiletries in all bathrooms
We have Netflix free for you to enjoy; however, if you want to watch over other apps, suck as Prime Video, NowTV, you need to log in using your own account.
Amazon music is available to both Alex Echos in the living room and kitchen.



Pets

Yes, we love all well-trained pets.

Amenities

Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden

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Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(53 Ratings)
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Sep 2024
We stayed three nights for a family wedding locally. The house was spacious downstairs which was a plus due to the weather as it was very stormy and cloudy and foggy! The house had everything we needed lovely terraces which we would have loved to use if only the rain had stopped! The bedrooms needed a mirror in each room to help the female guests in their getting ready. But overall a lovely house!
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
Lovely little hillside cottage that was great for our family. Well appointed and had everything we needed.
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2024
Fab house with everything we could possibly need. Amazing views and gardens, absolutely brilliant time had for our joint 60th get together. Great communication with Poppy & the app was very helpful. Would highly recommend and would love to visit again one day, thank you
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2024
Just had 4 nights at this lovely house with my 3 siblings and partners. All of us 70 or over. The house was perfect. We loved the big sitting room and dining area looking out onto the terrace and hills beyond. The terrace was great for breakfast and afternoon tea. We had plenty of space to be together or apart and the furnishings were tasteful and comfortable .
5.0 / 5.0
Mar 2024
Great position with lovely views. It was perfect for our family gathering with plenty of space. Really good communication with the owner. The approach is incredibly steep it was much better arriving from the top of the hill downwards. Great outside space would be lovely in the summer.
5.0 / 5.0
Feb 2024
Had an excellent time staying at The Woodlands as a family celebrating a big birthday. The property/garden was great, with lovely views from the front. The location was good for both short and long walks, although extremely hilly. Poppy was really communicative from the time of booking right through to the end of our stay. A beautiful home that did not disappoint. Excellent facilities, quality linen, clean and extremely comfortable. Plenty of space for 6 adults and 3 children under 3 years old. Overall we had a wonderful stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others.
5.0 / 5.0
Jan 2024
Stayed at the Woodlands for a long weekend for my wife's and my 60th birthdays. Absolutely fantastic stay from beginning to end. Loved the place so much we did not want to leave. The host, Poppy, was very easy to communicate with and was very flexible regarding check in & out. Will be back to this little (big) gem.
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Oct 2023
We loved our stay, the garden area and view from the lounge made it so special. The welcome hamper was a lovely addition and great communication with the owner. There were just a few small things that would have made our stay even better having experienced it with 4 other girls - the upstairs landing really needs a rug. If anyone needed to leave their room, the whole house woke up with the squeaking floor. We all started to move like a ninjas! Also the rooms could really do with mirrors, especially with so many of us getting ready at the same time. Also, plug sockets by the side tables for charging phones and space for a drink on side table are little things that make a difference (the table light takes up a lot of space). These are small things but worth mentioning if it helps future groups have an even more fabulous time.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Stroud District?

The average price for a rental in Stroud District is R 2,378 per night. This rental is R 5,862 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds. 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 Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds 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 Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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