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

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
Outdoor dining
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Chalford, England
  • Minchinhampton Common
    5 min drive
  • Cotswold Canals Trust
    7 min drive
  • Stroud Bowl
    8 min drive
  • Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
    14 min drive

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About the area

Stroud

Located in Stroud, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Minchinhampton Common and Cotswold Canals Trust. .This vacation home is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Thames River and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Stroud Bowl.
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What's nearby

  • Minchinhampton Common - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Cotswold Canals Trust - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Highgrove House and Gardens - 15 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Highgrove House - 15 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Westonbirt Arboretum - 20 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Stroud Station - 11 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stroud Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crown & Sceptre - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Long Table - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn at Minchinhampton - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Fleece - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Poppy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well-trained pets are welcome.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please supervise children at all times.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria T.

Views
Lovely big house amazing views loved the white company toiletries lovely and warm lovely bedding Very very steep narrow road to property be warned! Windows could do with a good clean! cob webs and some dust around the house light bulbs out if all these things was addressed would be fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Countryside
Lovely little hillside cottage that was great for our family. Well appointed and had everything we needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Beautiful house with amazing views
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
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 .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D., Taunton Somerset, U.K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for a family gathering
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R., Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend family celebration
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Long Weekend
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela O.

Liked: Cleanliness
70th birthday celebration
Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Countryside cottage
My family of 4 adults enjoyed our stay here. Poppy was really helpful and good at communicating and kindly provided hypoallergenic bedding for the two of us that have feather allergies. We enjoyed the outside seating and inside facilities and it had everything we needed for a pleasurable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip C., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
An incredible holiday home - it really is as good as the photos - perhaps better! Peaceful, clean, cosy yes spacious. Poppy is a very communicative and gracious host. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Murray S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
We stayed for a long weekend to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday. The property was perfect for the occasion with enough space for the family to get together or spread out as appropriate. The facilities were excellent, although as the weather was kind we mostly used the terrace and barbecue area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cotswold
Lovely stay in beautiful house with a view. Many places to sit and enjoy the outdoors. On a very steep hill with very badly maintained lane ,called dark lane , which was the only downside. Poppy was very informative and helpful. Very quick to answer any queries. Thank you for an amazing time with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter break with family
A beautiful home that did not disappoint. Excellent facilities, quality linen, clean and extremely comfortable. Plenty of space for 6 adults and 2 children under 5 years old and a perfect setting for celebrating Easter away from the hustle and bustle of London. Local farm shop a hit as well as our trip to Cirencester.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gill
This house was perfect for our family get together. Plenty of space for everyone - very quiet with beautiful views across the valley.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
This property was spotless clean with good quality bedding and towels, starter pack was ideal with bits and pieces in cupboards. Only problem was that I was driving a defender which didn’t give me much room to get through dark lane with barely an inch or two at each side, would be ok in a smaller car, garden not safe for children. My overall review of this property for 3 days with 8 adults, we had a great time and went out every day, I recommend visiting Burton on the water so beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
The Woodlands was perfect for our family weekend break away. Rooms spacious and house well looked after. Would def stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Views!
We stayed here with family in January and the views, home and surroundings were amazing! The home is exceptionally well decked out with a cozy feeling and had all we needed for a stay with while visiting England. The proximity to all the places we wanted to visit was an added perk (Stratford, Cadbury World, Bristol, Bath were all around 1-1 1/2 hours away). We rented a minivan for the trip which did prove a challenge to get to the property but as others suggested, going around the back way helped. All 4 rooms were well appointed and having a bath for our 4 year old was essential and perfect after a long day. Fast internet, games and some fun books were all available. Can’t wait to stay again! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years Eve 2022
We had a great time at the woodlands celebrating the end of 2022 with friends and our young families. It was a great location that was nice and secluded even though the hill up was scary for my car lol. Would love to come back in the summer as i imagine the views would be amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

laurence b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay but road access challenging
We loved the property. The access road is steep and described as unsuitable for Vehicles. This is not a problem when the weather is good but after a heavy snow storm we were unable to get out. That being said I valued the sympathetic help offered by our host. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Mary G., Uk

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break with friends
Quiet few days catching up friends. The house was very comfortable and warm. We loved every thing about the house .. the beds were very comfortable with high quality bedding. We enjoyed sitting out in the garden and chatting. There was plenty of space to sit inside and the piano was a welcome addition. The area surrounding the house is very pretty. Two coffee shops within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roshni S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay at The Woodlands
We had a really great time staying at The Woodlands as a family celebrating a big birthday. The property / garden was fantastic, with incredible views and lots of sunshine throughout the days. The location was great for both short and long walks. The owner was really communicative from the time of booking at the start of the year right through to the end of our stay, which was so helpful in planning and enjoying our time away. Overall we had a wonderful stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

lee w., chatswood

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
We had a lovely stay in this beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022