We had a lovely stay in this fantastic, spacious property in Slad. The excellent hospitality pack including fresh eggs from the hens in the garden was much appreciated. The property is an easy stroll to an excellent pub serving great food. We would definitely return if we are in the area again. Thanks to Chris & wife for everything.

Our group loved staying at The Chairman's Retreat! The house is exceptionally clean and well stocked, very comfortable with great amenities. Location was fantastic; easy drive to Stroud for groceries and lovely ride to various Cotswold locations for shopping and sightseeing. The hosts are TREMENDOUS! They went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we need and to give recommendations in the area. They even provided a sweet welcome card and homemade flapjacks when we checked in. We could not have been more pleased with our stay! Highly recommend!

We have really enjoyed our stay in the property while we attended a friends wedding in the village . The house is well appointed with everything you need for a weekend stay . We had our 2 year old grandson with us and he loved the brio trains that were thoughtfully in the house and the safe fenced garden. We loved the powerful showers and the comfortable beds. The kitchen had all the crockery and cooking utensils you need so if you wanted to cook a meal you could . Check and check out was easy and our privacy was protected by the hosts. We know the area well as we have visited on many occasions however the location lends itself for being central for many local attaractions as well as walks around the beautiful Slad valley . We will definitely return . Thank you

Lovely property and surrounding area. The retreat had everything we could need for a lovely stay. Our hosts made sure we had all that we needed for our first wake up. They left us eggs, bacon, butter, milk, bread and wine. My sisters and I had a lovely time.

This is the way The only way Had a great time by the way Way sure we’ll be back A very well stocked property where we were able to eat in twice very clean and comfortable. Thank you Chris and Suzanne

Great weekend. Thank you

As a family group meeting up for our first get together for a couple of years this lovely home was perfect for our needs. We found the property spacious, very clean and filled with interesting 'homely' items and objects that added to the many other comforts provided. A proper cooks kitchen was enjoyed and the large television had all of the channels we needed for nights in. A meal at the local 'Woolpack Inn' was an evening highlight and the local area is great for walking trips. Plenty to do and see for all ages and a wonderful home to return to each evening. We highly recommend this rental.

This property is gorgeous on the inside, and sparkling clean. The Mercer’s were very helpful with any questions or needs we had.

Modern conversion with character. Four good double rooms and luxury towels. Well appointed kitchen. Quiet garden for relaxing. Away from the house you can feed the chickens ( not noisy). Excellent hosts to welcome you there. Easy walk to the footpath and through the woods to Painswick. The local pub is unspoilt and serves good food and good ales.

The cottage was amazing. Very spacious and very well equipped. Best welcome pack we've had with fresh eggs from the owners hens and bacon for breakfast, and a delicious home made lemon sponge for later. Perfect area for walking as we did 3 walks(8-12 miles each) from the house without the need to use our cars. Surrounding area was beautiful with woodland and hills with some fantastic views of the Cotswolds. Had a drink and a meal in the local pub, The Woolpack which was very friendly and the food was excellent.

Great house - really well thought out and spacious. Owners have taken a lot of time and care to furnish it with beautiful things. A lovely welcome from the owners with a delicious goody pack and lots of other extras to make our stay more comfortable. They definitely go the extra mile. Perfect location to go walking and see the surrounding area. Not far from the pub either, where we spent a bit of time and even had an impromptu cello concert from one of the locals. Everyone very friendly.All in all a great stay and would highly recommend.

Great house - really well thought out and spacious. Owners have taken a lot of time and care to furnish it with beautiful things. A lovely welcome from the owners with a delicious goody pack and lots of other extras to make our stay more comfortable. They definitely go the extra mile. Perfect location to go walking and see the surrounding area. Not far from the pub either, where we spent a bit of time and even had an impromptu cello concert from one of the locals. Everyone very friendly. All in all a great stay and would highly recommend.

Fabulous home and wonderful host who was so welcoming and supplied our first day needs.....including eggs & bacon for our first breakfast! Loved it and would 100% recommend to anyone. Chris did an awesome job of remodeling with so many interesting touches.

Really comfortable and plenty of space for all the family. Would really recommend it.

A perfect short stay for older family group with excellent facilities, good spacious bedrooms, very well equipped kitchen and some wonderful welcome goodies in the fridge. We used the patio garden quite a bit which had a good table and chairs and a BBQ, though we didn't use the latter. Very quiet at night. We didn't try the local pub which was busy, but visited the church with its Laurie Lee information and did a couple of walks. Would definitely recommend, only caution is there are four short sets of stairs to move from area to area though we felt this helped create the character of the place.

Had a fantastic weekend. House is amazing. Everything provided for even down to the bacon buttie and homemade lemon drizzle cake. Lovely hosts, with lots of information about things to do in the local area. Would definitely recommend a stay at this gorgeous home.

Stayed here with a group of friends including some young children. We all loved it, lots of space inside (plus lots of bathrooms, great for groups of friends together...). Beautiful location, really quirky interior; beautifully decorated and impeccably presented. Kitchen very well stocked. Lovely, helpful and friendly owners, thoroughly enjoyed every minute.

A real delight to spend time here.The whole house was very well equipped and fitted out and everything felt new and looked after. We were a group of friends celebrating my birthday. Enough space to be all together and to be separate too. The views are stunning and our hosts worked really hard to make us welcome. Nothing was too much trouble and we even liked the fact that their lovely cat wanted to be part of the party. Sarah Thewlis

We had a perfect stay in this beautiful ,very high standard Property in a most wonderful location The six adults and two toddlers spend a most memorable time at the Chairman's retreat. Thank you to the owners Chris and Suzanne who have thought of everything you could possibly need .including lovely toys for the children, much to their delight. The welcome was warm ,so too was the delicious cake , vino, eggs and other goodies We will be back ! Thank you so much .Fiona Graham and family

We had a lovely weekend based at Chris and Suzanne's beautifully converted holiday home. It is a very comfortable, luxuriously kitted out house with everything you could possibly need; comfortable beds, great practical kitchen, nice artwork etc. and lots of welcoming goodies, including delicious cake and fresh eggs from the chickens in the garden. It was our first visit to Slad and the most perfect location to discover the beautiful countryside from the back door, straight out in to the woods. We left the cars at the house for the weekend and explored the valleys, nearby villages etc. The village is also good for food - an Indian takeout on the first night, great meal at the Woolpack Inn on Sat evening and a raclette feast on Sunday night with cheese from Stroud market melted on the raclette grill at the house! Communication with Chris ahead of our visit was very easy, and both Chris and Suzanne were very friendly and helpful during our stay if we had any queries. We highly recommend a stay in this special place.

Four ladies on a catch up weekend and what a lovely time we had Great property with lovely owners Property had everything we needed nothing was left unanswered and owners were on call Property was clean and comfortable The Woolpack pub a five minute walk up the road we found very accommodating with friendly staff and fantastic food. Sunday roast is a must and so is the sticky toffee pudding. We followed Chris’s walk into Painswick on Saturday as the weather was gorgeous. We were very fortunate to see deers in the fields and also lots of birds and wild flowers. If your not a walker this walk could be challenging as steep in parts but slow and steady wins the race We had the best time in a fabulous property in a fantastic part of England. Perfect

The Chairmans Retreat was easy to find and peaceful with lovely views across the valley. The welcome we received on arrival was warm and friendly the goodies in the kitchen helped us feel at home straight away - thank you! Throughout the week the weather wasn't always good but we were able to explore the local area without problem and return home each evening to a warm, comfortable cottage. The cottage is obvioulsy well kept and loved, fully equipped with everything we needed. There were 8 of us staying but it wasn't cramped - the rooms are spacious but cosy. Chris and Suzanna were on hand to answer our queries - recommending a walk over the fields, lunch in the local pub (fabulous and within walking distance!) and where to visit. They really wanted us to enjoy our time away and we did. Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality and great accomodation!

We visited The Chairman's Retreat with friends for 4 nights. The owners, Chris & Suzanne have thought of everything with this property. Even though we sadly didn't get to meet them, regular communications from Chris ensured that our arrival & stay would be just perfect. The house is located just behind the owners home and has been furnished & equipped to a very high standard indeed, with superb attention to detail. It also has stunning views over the Slad Valley. Unfortunately, the weather prevented us from taking some of the walks around the beautiful Slad Valley, but it didn't prevent us from visiting the local pub, The Woolpack. The food was great here (as was the view), particularly the mince & tatties and burgers, however, it is very busy so would recommend that you book. Other great places were The Butcher's Arms in Sheepscombe, the Sunday Roast at The Falcon & drinks at The Royal Oak, both in Painswick. Such a perfect place to unwind & have fun with friends. Thanks for a great break!

We had a lovely long weekend and would thoroughly recommend the property. We really appreciated the thoughtful food treats including home made cake. We followed Chris's suggested walk - then extended it using the ordnance survey map (which we also really appreciated). Enjoyed re reading Cider with Rosie in Slad. Our only suggestion - don't let people loose in the Jacuzzi bath until every one else has had their showers, and may need to put hot water on for an extra hour before hand

This place is wonderful. Everything is to the highest standard, big thick towels, soft cosy quilts and pillows, not a speck of dust anywhere and anything you could possibly need. As other reviewers have said, the photos don't do it justice. There is plenty of room yet feels cosy at the same time. Chris is a wonderful host, supplying extras like fresh eggs and home made cake. He is very knowledgeable on the area and can advise on walks and things to do . We didn't use our car all weekend as loads of walks from the house . The locals are very chatty and we met some great characters. If you stay at the Chairman's Retreat you will not be disappointed but PLEASE look after it as it would be awful if Chris decided not to continue renting. If it is a clear night, do go out on the patio and look at the stars, with no light pollution they are stunning. There were 6 of us staying and we all said we would like to go back, in fact this could very easily become an annual event. Now where is my copy of Cider with Rosie!

We enjoyed a lovely 3-night stay with family to celebrate my parents' golden wedding anniversary. The Chairman's Retreat was exactly as described and we had a nice introduction to the whole place by Chris when we arrived. He gave us some nice tips about local walks and the food market in Stroud. There were also some nice treats left for us in the kitchen! All in all a lovely place for us to spend a few days exploring the Slad valley. I would recommend this place without hesitation.

The Chairman's retreat couldn't have been a better venue for our weekend away. The accommodation and the location were perfect! All three generations of the family had everything we could have needed and it really made for a special birthday gathering. The attention to detail and care that Chris and Suzanne have put in is amazing. From a warm welcoming note and some very tasty treats waiting for us on arrival to the excellent suggestions of things to do & places to go and fully equipped kitchen and BBQ which easily catered for all of us. The illustrated guided walk from the doorstep through the local woods is such a clever idea, the walk was great and energetic enough to justify a big pub lunch! I can't recommend The Chairman's Retreat highly enough and I'm sure we'll be visiting again.

A perfect stay from start to finish, Chris and Suzanne were so welcoming and have finished the house to such a high standard. The pictures don't do this place justice, the beds were comfortable, the showers fantastic (including the 1980's jacuzzi bath!), fully equipped kitchen, BBQ and more. We have had such a wonderful stay here as a group of 8 celebrating a birthday, wonderful location with plenty of great walks and pubs nearby. I would highly recommend this place and will be coming back to stay soon!