Little End

3.8★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

28 Customer Review(s)

Graham
September 2024

“Really lovely place to stay - very comfortable.”

- Graham, September 2024
Robert September 2024

“The photos of the cottage give the impression of the driveway past the front door, this is actually a very narrow public road with a very steep gradient and is signed " unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles".”

The local council use a 4x4 pickup for refuse collections and vehicles fly past the front door to ascend the hill. The overall impression of the property is that it is in need of a lot of improvement and tlc, very tired. Wall lights in the lounge that have no apparent switches to turn them on, eventually discovering the dining area light switch is above the window ! The bedroom with 2 single beds having only a light switch by the door, table lamps by the beds but no switches to operate them apart from the socket switches behind the beds ! So having to use a torch or phone light once having switched off the room light ! On the subject of lighting, virtually no lighting on the stairs, cannot be passed off as " quaint querkiness" , it's just bad ! All rooms poorly cleaned with cobwebs and fossilized insects in every corner. On trying to use the ensuite shower the door hinges fell apart. Finding the bathroom shower had a broken bracket for the handset so it could not be held up, then on operation water was running through the lounge ceiling and down the stairs newel post ! This property should not be available until it's had a through sort out.

- Robert, September 2024
Kitty September 2024

“Very charming cottage full of caracter and ancient features.”

As we were 2 couples, the 2 bathrooms and 2 sittingrooms were very convenient! Plenty of china and cooking utensils with a beautifull farm ranger. The woodburningstove is very nice but we had to buy logs, there is a corner at the parkingplace with some wood but we couldn’t use it. In the morning , we had breakfast in the conservatory with the early sun, lovely! Many footpaths for walking direct from the house, surrounded by beautiful hills.

- Kitty, September 2024
Arqam August 2024

“We had a great time at Little End.”

It is the perfect cottage to get away from everything in a beautiful location. It was extremely cosy and everything was so well thought out by the host. The Host was a great help, and always a message away and let us check out late which was really kind. We would highly recommend this to other families looking for a break in a cute English cottage, surrounded by beautiful scenery and cows.

- Arqam, August 2024
Henk August 2024

“Everything was fine except for a small number of things.”

Most importantly, the listing suggests an occupancy of six but seating in the conservatory doesn’t really allow six. Outside, one of the chairs was broken, as was the washing line. The bed in the master bedroom could have been better and the showers really need new doors. For the rest, we loved the house for its charm and the top floor seating area with tv and excellent WiFi.

- Henk, August 2024
Cath July 2024

“Location of Little End was perfect for us, the cottage was lovely, however, ...”

Location of Little End was perfect for us, the cottage was lovely, however, whilst a few cobwebs here and there don’t bother me, I found the cottage a bit grubby, in need of thorough clean

- Cath, July 2024
Jen September 2023

“The cottage has the potential to be amazing and we were really looking forward to our break in the Cotswolds.”

The beds were comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. However, we found a clearly long dead mouse on our 3rd evening and the en suite bathroom window also virtually fell apart (seriously, it was really dangerous). I called the owner who said he was aware of the window issue (so why didn't it say don't open on it?) but that he was in London and that he would get the manager to deal with the mouse. It was eventually done 2 evenings later! Nothing was done about the window during the remainder of our 7 night stay. We also found mouse droppings in the crockery cupboard on the crockery! We know it's the countryside, however..... We assume that cleaners are paid to clean the property. Each of the four of us got a faceful of cobwebs in the first few days. There is a lot of dust on most things and cobwebs everywhere. Any cleaning is clearly very superficial with dead woodlice along the edges of skirting boards alongside the dust. We think there must be a wasp nest somewhere at the top of the house judging by the amount of, thankfully sleepy, wasps that appeared in the upstairs living room each day. Hot water was great in the sinks everywhere, but very intermittent in the showers. The main dining room was also very cold (yes, we were wearing jumpers!) and it appeared that most of the radiators were stuck on off . We spent most evenings pretty cold. The conservatory was a haven of warmth when we got back from walking each day whilst the sun was still shining. For info, there is a plant growing between the wall and conservatory frame which might cause some damage. A real shame as it looked like and could be a great place to stay

- Jen, September 2023

Dear Mrs Spillane, We thank you for your feedback and would comment as below, it is gratifying that you feel the cottage is amazing with which we would agree but it is a 17th 18th century building and not a modern super pristine flat development, cobwebs are therefore sometimes difficult nae impossible to permanently erase although we do our best after each letting but will try even harder. We do also apologise for not leaving a note that the window was due to be replaced which it was on the day after you left together with the other bathroom window so they are now newly modernised and in good order. We have also checked the radiators and found them all to be working satisfactorily the heating control is on the ground floor and is in good working order. We would also point out that there is also a wood-burning stove with plenty of wood and equipment which could have been used if you felt unable to satisfactorily activate the system. As you point out this is a country cottage and at this time of year wasps are sometimes a problem but as soon as we discovered that there was one forming in the roof space the contractor was called and it was removed within 24 hours if there were some spare wasps around we can only and do apologise for that . Overall thank you for your feedback we shall continue to strive and keep this quaint and amazing cottage in good working and comfortable order and please be assured that your comments have been duly noted and acted upon JS Property Owner
Pamela September 2023

“Beautiful cottage, really suited our needs.”

Too many woodlice (to be expected in an older property ??) could put a few people off, spoilt our stay a little as we had to put bug powder down (good job we didn't have children with us) and then vacuum each time we returned to the property.This also made us realise how much build up of dust, cobwebs, old tissues and dead bugs there were behind the beds and moveable furniture . Property just needs a bit of a deep clean and maybe investigate more with the woodlice because it is a fabulous cosy large cottage situated in a beautiful hamlet .

- Pamela, September 2023

Dear Pamela We are delighted that you found the cottage nearly to your entire satisfaction it is indeed a beautiful cottage and because of its age we do sometimes have an issue with woodlice on the top floor. They of course not a health hazard but they do tend to creep around and hide away . We do our best to eliminate them as far as possible and will continue to take positive action. The cottage as will be apparent is a quaint 16th/17th century dwelling and although it is modernised in most areas spiders et cetera are always around but as I say we are always removing them before new tenants arrive. Nevertheless we find it encouraging that you felt it was a fabulously cosy large cottage and hope that you did indeed enjoy your stay and might come again Property Owner
Simon August 2023

“The cottage is ideally located in a stunning part of the Cotswolds, with good parking and only a short stroll to the common and local pub (great food and stunning views).”

It has all that you need from a holiday let, but the décor and furniture is a little tired, and there was dust on the shelves where the glasses were found. The window to the ensuite toilet looked near to falling out, the shower door was not easy to open/close, and the overall feel was that the cottage hadn't been loved in a while. However, we did really love our stay, and with a proper refresh this cottage would be a real diamond!

- Simon, August 2023

Thank you for your comments as soon as we discovered that the window into the ensuite was failing we have ordered a new one which has now been installed together with the other window to the adjoining bathroom. As we have explained this is the 16th 17th century cottage and the presence of spiders is very difficult to control that we do our best as we do with all other problems associated with such an old cottage and we shall do our best to ensure that should you come again you will think that the cottage is in fact a real diamond JS Property Owner
Maryjo June 2023

“Very comfortable stay.”

Feedback given directly to house manager. Would stay again.

- Maryjo, June 2023

Thank you for your comments , You will be most welcome should you visit again Property Owner
Claire June 2023

“There was mouse droppings on the carpets in the top lounge and lots of wood lice.”

The toilet in the bathroom didn't always flush properly

- Claire, June 2023

Dear Claire We have checked this matter with the cleaner and I think the problem is the fact that we do have some wood lice which emanate from the roof space, they do not caused any physical or health damage and we do our best to remove them after each letting and will always do so JS Property Owner
Ronny May 2023

“Nice house and garden, lots of space one of the showers (the one in the bedroom) was not working”

- Ronny, May 2023

Dear Ronny Thank you for your response we are delighted that you found the house and garden nice and we have take a note regarding the shower which I think is now in good working order and we apologise if it was in anyway inconvenient JS Property Owner
Judy April 2023

“We loved our stay at Little End.”

Amberley and St. Chloe are beautiful villages. We would come back to stay at Little End.

- Judy, April 2023

Dear Judy, Thank you so much for your positive response we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Little End and should the occasion arise we would welcome your again to enjoy the cottage a little more S Property Owner
Geoffrey February 2023

“Little End is in a quiet lane which at first sight looks very narrow but after driving in once we found it very easy to park in the large space next to the cottage.”

The location is very quiet but is not far from amenities in Nailsworth and Stroud and it is very convenient for walks on the common. The accommodation is very spacious and is equipped with all the facilities we wanted.

- Geoffrey, February 2023

Dear Geoffrey Thank you for your most positive comments we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay in Amberley JS Property Owner
Victoria September 2022

“We enjoyed a fantastic stay in this wonderful cottage.”

Thank you for the opportunity. We really do hope to book again.

- Victoria, September 2022
Michael September 2022

“Although the property was very nice, I think a more precise description of where it is would be desirable, as not everyone would be happy with the narrow rough roads.”

Regarding the "cottage", we could not find any key to unlock the back gate. The plug in the washbasin needs fixing as it does not hold the water, it seeps away very quickly. Finally, I think the downstairs room needs better lighting facilities as it is quite dark even with the lights on that are there. Other than that it was fine.

- Michael, September 2022
Barry August 2022

“Really needs a clean!”

if you don't like cobwebs don't go there.

- Barry, August 2022

Dear Barry One of the problems with an old country cottage is of course the ability of cobwebs to occur and although the building is thoroughly cleaned after each visit and it is thoroughly cleaned, and in spite of anti-spider spray where ever we can ,it is one of the problems which we find difficult to eliminate completely. Fortunately they do not harm anybody and in our experience of owning the property for 23 years have never spoilt our occupation of the cottage. Nevertheless we will continue to make efforts to reduce its their potential nuisance; I hope otherwise, that you enjoyed your stay. John I Property Owner
Simon May 2022

“We really enjoyed our stay at Little End and it worked really well for our group of 5 friends, all travelling from different directions.”

We managed to squeeze a third 3 car outside the house (blocking in the other two) but there's space to park on the road nearby as well. The house is very spacious and the Kitchen was well-equipped to cook for everyone. The main bathroom shower cubical is a little cramped but there's plenty of pressure and hot water. Comfy beds and clean linen too (though I found the thick duvet warm for the time of year). The rear courtyard was a very pleasant spot for lunch and drinks on a warm day in late Spring. The green to the front of the house currently says no entry but there's a bench at the top of the hill with a views over the hills which we enjoyed at sunset. The nearby town of Nailsworth is good to wander and has some nice places to eat. I'm sure there's much to discover in the area but sadly we weren't there for very long. The house probably doesn't get a deep clean too often but I found it perfectly acceptable, especially for this kind of country stay. We weren't expecting (and nor did we want) luxury. But maybe pack your slippers if you don't want your socks to get grubby on the hard floors. I/we wouldn't hesitate to come back for another visit.

- Simon, May 2022
Alexandra January 2022

“An amazing stay, the house is huge and very comfortable and beautifully decorated with a great kitchen and living areas.”

It’s in an incredible location as well. You will need to bring your own coffee, milk etc

- Alexandra, January 2022
Wendy August 2021

“We had a great holiday in a lovely cottage in a fab location.”

Lots of interesting places to see in the area - would definitely recommend.

- Wendy, August 2021
Steven July 2021

“Lovely, comfortable, Cotswold cottage.”

We loved the large dining table and setup downstairs which was ideal for families. Although the additional staircase to the first floor twin bedroom was strange. The sofa downstairs was very dusty which caused some problems with allergies.

- Steven, July 2021
Beverly July 2021

“Lovely cottage, lots of space for a larger family.”

Main complaint is that there were well established cobwebs everywhere which clearly meant it hadn't been properly cleaned in a while. A number of guests had previously commented in house book that a deep clean was needed also. Large daddylonglegs needing removal which scared my daughter out of the bathroom and meant she didn't sleep well the first night. Also bit of a surprise to find one bedroom had staircase to it which meant it was "open" which again could be slightly off-putting to some so ought to be made clear.

- Beverly, July 2021
Ganesh July 2021

“Property manager very responsive to communication, extensive information available about how the various appliances work, the rubbish and recycling facilities etc.”

Property was spacious and comfortable with lots of seating and storage options, though one bedroom isn't particularly private with stairs straight down the living area. Access is steep and narrow, and parking wouldn't be possible for more than 1 big car.

- Ganesh, July 2021
Gillian June 2021

“Have emailed you today with list about.”

. Cleanliness No Wi fi Blocked shower trap Freezer iced up No aerial on second TV Infestation of beetles (Carpet beetles ?) etc

- Gillian, June 2021
David May 2021

“This feels like a lovely much loved family cottage which now could do with some attention to beds and sofas.”

As said by others cleanliness was an issue with particularly terrible sticky scum in the ensuite shower room. That said, once I had cleaned the bathrooms we had a super week in an idyllic spot, with evening drinks over on St Chloe green, a fab pub garden just up the hill and also recommend wine tour at Woodchester valley winery.

- David, May 2021
Julie October 2020

“The cottage was lovely.”

It was in a great location. We did some really nice walks from our doorstep. It was lovely to see cows roaming freely across the common. The house was perfect. Large rooms and utensils in the kitchen included everything we could think of. The upstairs lounge was a great place to relax at the end of the day. The only thing that let it down was the level of cleaning. We spent out first hour giving the kitchen a good clean down. The floors had obviously been cleaned but surfaces were grubby and sticky in places. Switches has marks on them which was disappointing in these 'covid-19' times. The floors in the bedrooms had been vacuumed but around the radiators had obviously not been cleaned for a long time. It made us wonder how many hours of cleaning are done each week. Maybe a team of cleaners are required every month or so to carry out a deep clean. We would hate to put anyone off renting the house because it really is a great holiday home but could be made perfect with a good clean.

- Julie, October 2020
Mariko August 2020

“The cottage was perfect, could not have asked for a better cottage to stay in the Cotswolds and would definitely recommend and would like to stay again!”

It is cozy, comfortable, amazing location, spacious, great garden and perfect for our stay. The kitchen had all the necessary things and we enjoyed making breakfast and dinner at the cottage. So 100% for the cottage! We enjoyed many walks, morning runs, a trip to the pubs nearby and just relaxing at the cottage and watching a film in the evenings in the upstairs lounge area. Few points to note why it is not full marks... but minor points and just to stress again that we definitely had an amazing holiday! 1) One of the windows was broken and did not close once we opened it, but we notified the property manager so this should be fixed now. 2) The single beds were quite old and was noted to be quite uncomfortable to sleep on (old mattress), might be time to get new beds? 3) There are lots of bugs (woodlice especially) that comes into the house and so guests should be prepared for that (in the summer time). We were fine with them but just to note for those who may not like bugs). 4) The property manager came to the house the day before we checked out to leave some things for the cleaners, but we were not given any pre notice of this. I think there should have been a courtesy email or call at least. Also, we were given notice to take our shoes off inside (which we had been doing during the stay), but the property manager did not take her shoes off. As it was noted shoes off to lessen the chance of COVID coming into the house, the property manager not to follow the rules that was set for us seemed a bit unprofessional. 5) The property manager called after we checked out and was a bit rude regarding the key and where it had been left. Not a very pleasant feeling after a lovely holiday. I understand that she could not be available on the check out day, but that should not be a reason to blame the guests! Better/clearer instructions on where exactly the key should have been left would have been helpful (especially if the property manager was not available on that day). But these are only points to note to improve the experience. Overall we loved staying at the cottage and definitely will stay again! Would like to thank the owner of Little End for sharing their lovely home with us! Highly recommended!

- Mariko, August 2020
Sean July 2020

“Bearing in mind that we were told that the property would be deep cleaned between stays, we were surprised at the general level of cleanliness, e.”

G. cobwebs, grime around some window frames, etc. On a separate note, we were surprised one day to find two people working in the garden, it would have been courteous to have been told to expect this. These were minor negative points in what was otherwise a very enjoyable stay.

- Sean, July 2020

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x second-floor twin
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Conservatory
Second-floor sitting room
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Range electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV, DVD player, CD player and WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for two cars
Rear enclosed terraced garden with patio area with furniture
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.7 miles and pub 0.5 miles
Note: No children under 5 years old due to steep stairs-cases
Note: Check in time 4:30pm.

The property

Nestled in the beautiful Cotswold countryside and surrounded by enchanting walks and historic towns, is this charming 18th century cottage.

Found on the outskirts of Amberley, this property rests within two miles of the bustling town of Stroud and in the heart of the Cotswolds AONB.

Entering the property, you will be greeted by a spacious hallway where you can hang your coats and kick off your boots before stepping into the contemporary open-plan living space.

The property has a wealth of character with its original wooden floors, exposed beams and stunning stone inglenook fireplace housing a woodburning stove for those chillier evenings.

There is a lovely farmhouse style kitchen with a selection of appliances to cook up some delicious meals, whilst the dining area provides plenty of space for those family gatherings.

Choose between three well-presented bedroom resting across two floors and set up as a double and two twins, with each bedroom offering ample storage space and delightful views across the surrounding countryside.

There is a family bathroom and an en-suite shower room to choose from, so you can enjoy a relaxing soak at the end of a tiring day.

The second floor provides a further sitting room where you can unwind into the evening and catch up on the day's events, or break out the popcorn and put on a film.

Towards the rear of the cottage is an enclosed terraced garden, where you can enjoy a refreshing drink in the afternoon sun.

The property is well-placed for touring a number of popular tourist attractions including the regency town of Cheltenham and Georgian city of Bath, home to the famous Roman Baths, medieval abbey and much more.

Set in one of the most picturesque locations in the whole of England, the Cotswolds offers a number of trails for keen walkers and cyclists, with the Cotswolds Way, Five Valleys and even the Minchinhampton Common.

Discover the nearby town of Nailsworth with its award-winning Stroud Farmers' Market whilst Painswick has a number of individual shops, art galleries and a churchyard.

Other popular attractions include: Berkeley Castle, Royal Tetbury, the Roman town of Cirencester and the Cheltenham Races.

Little End is ideal for families to enjoy the village and explore the local area.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

STROUD

Gloucester 9.5 miles; Cirencester 13 miles.

The town of Stroud is known as the less commercial corner of the Cotswolds, a somewhat bohemian collection of buildings, squares and lanes, tucked into the green hills which once housed countless sheep during the town’s time as the centre of the Cotswold’s woollen industry. Today, Stroud welcomes visitors to its friendly cafes, quaint bookshops, independent shops and tempting eateries. Described by Jasper Conran as the ‘Covent Garden of the Cotswolds’, Stroud has a regular farmers' market, year-round programmes of music and theatre, a thriving arts scene and a state-of-the-art cinema. For simply relaxing, Stratford Park on the edge of town offers lakeside walks, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a museum. Head out of town to explore the five sweeping valleys which surround it, with country lanes just made for walking or cycling.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Really lovely place to stay - very comfortable.”

“The photos of the cottage give the impression of the driveway past the front door, this is actually a very narrow public road with a very steep gradient and is signed " unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles".”

“Very charming cottage full of caracter and ancient features.”

“We had a great time at Little End.”

“Everything was fine except for a small number of things.”

“Location of Little End was perfect for us, the cottage was lovely, however, ...”

“The cottage has the potential to be amazing and we were really looking forward to our break in the Cotswolds.”

“Beautiful cottage, really suited our needs.”

“The cottage is ideally located in a stunning part of the Cotswolds, with good parking and only a short stroll to the common and local pub (great food and stunning views).”

“Very comfortable stay.”

“There was mouse droppings on the carpets in the top lounge and lots of wood lice.”

“Nice house and garden, lots of space one of the showers (the one in the bedroom) was not working”

“We loved our stay at Little End.”

“Little End is in a quiet lane which at first sight looks very narrow but after driving in once we found it very easy to park in the large space next to the cottage.”

“We enjoyed a fantastic stay in this wonderful cottage.”

“Although the property was very nice, I think a more precise description of where it is would be desirable, as not everyone would be happy with the narrow rough roads.”

“Really needs a clean!”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Little End and it worked really well for our group of 5 friends, all travelling from different directions.”

“An amazing stay, the house is huge and very comfortable and beautifully decorated with a great kitchen and living areas.”

“We had a great holiday in a lovely cottage in a fab location.”

“Lovely, comfortable, Cotswold cottage.”

“Lovely cottage, lots of space for a larger family.”

“Property manager very responsive to communication, extensive information available about how the various appliances work, the rubbish and recycling facilities etc.”

“Have emailed you today with list about.”

“This feels like a lovely much loved family cottage which now could do with some attention to beds and sofas.”

“The cottage was lovely.”

“The cottage was perfect, could not have asked for a better cottage to stay in the Cotswolds and would definitely recommend and would like to stay again!”

“Bearing in mind that we were told that the property would be deep cleaned between stays, we were surprised at the general level of cleanliness, e.”

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About the location

STROUD