Primrose Cottage (Stow)
- 4 guests
- 2 beds
- 1 bathroom
- No pets
Description
Situated in a quiet road within the heart of the historic market town, Stow-on-the-Wold, in a short row of cottages, you will find the lovely Primrose Cottage. Built in the 18th century, the cottage has been freshly renovated, yet still holding its character such as exposed wooden beams and charming woodburning stove. Ideal for families or groups of friends, sleeping up to four guests, Primrose Cottage is a splendid choice for your getaway to the Cotswolds.
Upon arrival in the quiet road, park your car in the nearby road and approach the property through the lovely courtyard garden, where the front door opens into the well-appointed and contemporary kitchen where you will find everything you require to make a delicious home-cooked meal to enjoy at the dining table with your guests and plan your itinerary for your wonderful trip to the Cotswolds, or if the weather permits, eat your dinner alfresco style in the little courtyard with outdoor table and chairs to the front of the property. The sitting room is little, yet homely and warming, and has plenty of character including exposed oak beams and woodburning stove which is perfect for chilly winter nights.
When sleep calls, make your way up the stairs to the first floor where you will have a choice of two relaxing bedrooms; the master containing a double bed and second bedroom containing twin beds. The bathroom finishing the first floor off nicely, contains a bath for you to relax in after a long day of traveling or exploring.
If you want to discover the history of Stow, take a walk around the market square, where you will find the town stock at one end which dates back to the 15th Century and is shaded by an old Elm Tree and at the opposite end, you will find the ancient Market Cross, originally erected as a symbolic reminder to traders of the times to deal honestly and fairly. The market square is the heart of the community and offers boutique shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, as well as the Farmers’ Market which every second Thursday of each month, featuring inviting local produce. Stay local and visit the Fosse Gallery to admire an array of contemporary British art, indulge in a bite to eat and drinks at The Stag at Stow, or revel in the scrumptious tea and cakes and cream tea at The Old Bakery Tea Room.
Keep yourself entertained by visiting local Bourton-on-the-Water where you can discover a miniature replica of the Cotswold-stone village at The Model Village, or enjoy a scrumptious picnic surrounded by wildlife at Birdland Park & Gardens.
Stow is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with many scenic walks and cycle routes right on its doorstep, including the Gloucestershire Way walking trail, a 94-mile trail from Chepstow Castle to Tewkesbury, passing through many Cotswold villages and towns on its route.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- Open Fire
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- Open Fire
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
What guests are saying
The cottage is IN stow on the wold, walk everywhere, easy parking.
Very convenient location. No trouble getting the key, had a starter cleaning pack (more than enough for our 4 nights!) and 2 toilet rolls. Open fire was lovely on the cold autumn nights. Quiet. This was a more budget property and it met our expectations. A few notes: There is a bit of a musty smell in the kitchen but the rest of the cottage was fine. Master bed is very uncomfortable, bathroom plumbing is too close under the floors so you’ll hear it as you walk/move around. The stairs are a bit like Amsterdam, would not recommend for anyone with mobility/balance issues or toddlers. Gate is new, more of a light brown with “spinnakers cottage” - had trouble when we arrived at 7pm in the dark knowing if it was the right place. All in all, it was what we expected for the price. Wouldn’t be our first choice if we return, but wouldn’t mind staying again.
The cottage was central to everyplace we wanted to visit in the Cotswolds but the cottage itself was not maintained very well no recycling bins so we had to put tins and plastics in a bag and bottles in another and leave them beside the green bin so hopefully they were removed before the next guests arrived.
If I was going back I would’nt stay there again.
The house felt musty and damp.
Most of the utensils where dirty and requied us to clean before use. One of the pans had mold in it. The downstairs was nice but upstairs needs some TLC and lack of ventilation in the bathroom was an issue. There was only 2 chairs for the outside table which wasnt ideal with 4 of us staying and the recycling bin handnt been emptied from the previous guests which they had also left empty wine bottles next to the bin as it was full.
Good to know
House Rules
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Note: The neighbouring cottages have right of access through the garden.
Note: This is an old property with character features, including steep stairs and low beams, which is laid out over two floors, and could therefore pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility.
Note: The property’s courtyard garden is enclosed; however, the neighbouring properties have a right of access through this garden, which could result in the gate to the road or the gate to the neighbouring property not being closed properly.
Note: Logs for the woodburning stove are provided under a fair usage policy (there is an honesty box for contributions towards the cost of logs used).
Note: A telephone is provided, with an honesty box for the cost of calls made (no international calls).
Note: Neighbouring property Spinners Cottage can be booked in conjunction with Primrose Cottage.
Note: The Stow Horse Fair is held twice a year, on the Thursday closest to 12th May and the Thursday closest to 24th October, this is a traditional fair for people to meet up and trade which dates back to 1476 when its Charter was granted; Stow is very busy for a day or two before and after each fair, and a number of shops, pubs and restaurants are closed.
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1091219
Parking
Road Side
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome