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.

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.

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.

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.

Old Brewery House is nestled in picturesque quiet countryside next to an old working brewery. You have all modern conveniences in the midst of history. The brewery is well worth a visit where the brewer himself talks you through the process which has changed very little for 150 years. It is ideal for long walks or short drives to nearby picture postcard villages. An ideal spot.

The cottage was very spacious and all bedrooms were large and had en-suites. The kitchen was well equipped and we found the aga fine, especially if you left it warm. Andy was more than helpful, especially with a water issue, he quickly came down and put this right. There is a little damp in one of the downstairs rooms that is not particularly nice to look at, but we had an amazing weekend making friends with peacocks, swans and geese!

A very spacious and well situated property in a beautiful location. All the beds were very comfortable and we had everything we needed. The log fire was a real bonus in January.

We hired the house for a reunion of four couples for a long weekend. The house is beautiful and there is plenty of space. It is an old house, so there are some rough edges as you would expect. The location being right next door to the brewery, is second to none and Andy was very helpful in getting us settled in and answering any questions we had. I would recommend this property to larger groups and would not hesitate to return there.

Beautiful location and building , could do with the older areas being refreshed. The Range cooker proved to be a challenge and judging by the guest book this has been a long term problem. Bedrooms and bathrooms were all good and we enjoyed our stay.

Large comfortable property, great location, close to Stow. Andy who greeted us, with a warm welcome and explain how things worked, was around but not intrusive, if we needed any help. The wild life was fun to watch. Only minor negative was some of the soft furnishings i.e curtains and rails could do with an upgrade. The cooker was a challenge to use, never used one like it before, worked well once up to heat.

A great base for seeing the Cotswolds, we had a 4 day stay and the house was wonderful, spacious and comfortable and we enjoyed its situation next to the Brewery with the very friendly Andy to orientate us and show us how to work the lovely warm range cooker. Would recommend it to others, great for a house group with lots of double rooms all with bathrooms. many thanks for our stay.

Great house in very nice surroundings. Andy was very helpful and easy to get in contact with. Fantastic kitchen when you are 8 guests.

We had a lovely stay at the Old Brewery. We were two families and there was loads of room for us all. Working out the ever hot oven took us a while but the instructions were there! All rooms are en suite and the sitting areas are comfy. The beer drinkers among us were happy to find some free beer from the brewery left for us with the option to buy more if we wanted to. The car charger was very convenient and efficient. Andy was very friendly and helpful with any info before and during our stay.

The problem is the cooker !! Too complicated for a short stay ! Not easy to use and not hot enough.

We spent the week here with family and were fortunate to have wonderful weather. This enabled us to take advantage of the most amazing setting. Sitting each night by the lake for a sundowner while watching the wildlife. The house is characterful and very spacious with a well equipped kitchen. We hope to return soon.

All the essentials were provided at Old Brewery House and it was very clean. It is an old property and so some old things were expected but it didn’t feel cared for. Things like wonky pictures, curtains dropping off the rail, outer doors that cannot be used due to faulty locks. Nevertheless we enjoyed the stay and the location.

A great character property with lots of space and facilities. Lovely setting with the waterwheel, lake, grounds and wildlife, including a friendly peacock. A stay to recommend

We had a really lovely weekend in the Cotswolds, walking over rolling hills and stopping off in beautiful market towns, coffee shops and welcoming pubs. The house has lovely big rooms and is well equipped. Really enjoyable.

The house is very comfortable and spacious. Lovely view over the lake, although it is a pity that walking by the lake is not allowed. It was the wrong time of year for us to make use of the garden but it looks like it would be pleasant in good weather. The peacocks were welcome visitors in the mornings! The kitchen is very well equipped but the range cookers are unsuitable for a holiday rental property as the hotplates and the ovens take so long to get to useful temperature - they do not suit the way that a holiday rental is used.

There were 8 of us staying. All instructions were clear, explanations was great, location awesome. What’s not to like!

We have come to this house over & over again. Beautiful property, warm, clean & well equipped. Lovely pubs & walks nearby.

What a wonderful house! SO spacious! Fab location. We had a 3 and 7 year old and it worked perfectly, they especially loved the peacocks coming to say hello every morning. Fantastic service form Stay Cotswold and we will definitely use them again. Thanks guys! X

Plenty of room in this spacious property. Could benefit from some TLC. Cooker was difficult to master. If you dont want the hassle visit The Golden Ball in Lower Swell, only a 30 minute stroll down quiet country lanes. Excellent food and service and allergies well catered for.

Old Brewery House was a wonderfully spacious but still very cosy venue for our family reunion. The property, situated in a lovely spot in the centre of the old brewery complex, was well equipped and scrupulously clean. A lovely Victoria sponge cake was waiting for us on our arrival and Andy, the property manager was friendly and very helpful.

Perfect location and the green lanes, bridle routes from the house were excellent. The outside space was perfect for having family BBQs and a great lawn for a game of croquet. The house is lacking maintenance and in need of finishing touches. Beds not very comfortable and bedding needs upgrading, stains on duvets and pillow cases. Cushions are stained and need removing and washing. Many things are broken around the house and walls need treating and repainting. Tiled floors needed a deep clean and front/back doorsteps need brushing and washing weekly which had not been done in preparation for our stay. Towels are poor and one even had a large hole. Lacking quality in the kitchen cupboards. Only builders mugs to drink from, ended up buying our own china cups to use during the stay. Very limited serving dishes. Made a lasagne and no dish to put it in only a baking tray. No charcoal left as advertised and no net in the badminton set. BBQ also in need of repair and one of the picnic benches needs either removal or repair. We are a dog loving family however, i did find that the owner used the garden daily to attend the working brewery and the dogs would foul on the lawns. Not very considerate to guests and also could be an issue to families not familiar with dogs etc. Kitchen cupboards where very disorganised in readiness for guest arrival and a simple bunch of flowers fresh/silk would really lift the house and add a little attention to detail. All of the above did not any any way spoil our holiday as we are a family running many businesses ourselves to also include 2 holiday houses. My houses are graded a 4 and I noted that Brewery house was a 5. My 4 star is from the Wales tourist board who have very high expectations. The quality of Brewery House is probably a 3 with a 5 star for the location and 4 for the outside space. This review it for the owner/manager and not really a public review as I would like to think that a lot of the above could be rectified relatively easily with the owners intervention by putting a little bit of love back into such a charming old property to bring it back to a standard that you could call “home from home”.

The Brewery House is super place to stay in many ways. The site is very quiet, rural and picturesque and the house is well equipped and very spacious. It is ideal for couples as each bedroom has an en suite bathroom. There is plenty to do in the area and lots of excellent walks. There are several National Trust places worth visiting, especially Hidcote if visiting late Spring or Summer. (The house could do with a lick of paint in places and a couple of tablespoons would have been very useful!)

The house & garden are beautiful & incredibly spacious. If anything the photos on the website don't do it justice. Andy was on hand to answer any queries & give the essential tutorial on 'how to work the oven'. The location is perfect for exploring the Cotswolds including walks from the doorstep to Stow & Lower Slaughter (& no doubt many more). We were all sad to say goodbye to Neville & Nigel (the names we gave the resident peacocks) but I think there's a good chance we will be back!

The house & garden are beautiful & incredibly spacious. If anything the photos on the website don't do it justice. Andy was on hand to answer any queries & give the essential tutorial on 'how to work the oven'. The location is perfect for exploring the Cotswolds including walks from the doorstep to Stow & Lower Slaughter (& no doubt many more). We were all sad to say goodbye to Neville & Nigel (the names we gave the resident peacocks) but I think there's a good chance we will be back!

Generally very satisfactory. An interesting property in a beautiful location. We had issues with the cooker in determining the temperature and we felt the quality of beds/bedding could be upgraded. We must praise Andy who was extremely friendly and helpful. Overall a very enjoyable holiday- the tour of the brewery was the icing on the cake.

We enjoyed our stay at Old Brewery House very much. It was very clean and well equipped. The bedrooms were all of a good size and comfortable. The cooker took some getting used to, being of a Rayburn/Aga type, but it worked well. The logs for the fire were appreciated. It's a very old house and the condition is as would be expected, but it was ideal for our party of 8. A lovely quiet location, with lake and river. Very picturesque.

We really love the house. It was perfect for this role in the local area and had absolutely everything we needed. We would definitely go back.

The Old Brewery House was a great place to stay and visit the Cotswold's. The property has four large bedrooms, all on suite and lots of space for people to spread-out and enjoy. Highly recommended.