The Apartment (Stow-on-the-Wold)

4.5★

4 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Pub/shop < 1 mile
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)

Paul
October 2024

“The property is very nice our stay was our first in the Cotswolds, the location was excellent, stow is very nice.”

The apartment is spacious and was very clean. The downside, the porch when you go into the building suffered from being wet and damp, this caused a horrible smell of dampness and caused the apartment to have a fusty smell throughout, this lets the apartment down and caused us to feel disappointed,one of the windows also let in water,it is possible all the excess water going into the property could be caused by the gutter outside dripping in places. I would definitely recommend the apartment and ...

The apartment is spacious and was very clean. The downside, the porch when you go into the building suffered from being wet and damp, this caused a horrible smell of dampness and caused the apartment to have a fusty smell throughout, this lets the apartment down and caused us to feel disappointed,one of the windows also let in water,it is possible all the excess water going into the property could be caused by the gutter outside dripping in places. I would definitely recommend the apartment and stay again if I knew these problems were resolved.

- Paul, October 2024

Thank you for your feedback and pleased to hear you enjoyed The Apartment and The Cotswolds. Unfortunately, due to inclement and excessive rain water has accessed the property. This is being adressed and we are looking in to replacing the front door in the near future. We hope to welcome you back one day. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Lesley September 2024

“Lovely apartment in the centre of Stow.”

Parking was across the square but you could park nearer to unload, although not outside the property Our Honda Jazz just fitted the parking place. The wardrobe was full of bed linen so no hanging space. Otherwise it was very well equipped and we had an enjoyable stay.

- Lesley, September 2024
Nigel July 2024

“Beautiful place What is needed is microwave pots and plates”

- Nigel, July 2024
Susan June 2024

“Delightful apartment.”

extremely well located. We were very comfortable. If you are tall you really need to be wary going in and out of the bedroom area as the ceiling is very low.Fortunately I am only 5'2" so could pass through without ducking my head but an inch taller and you will bang your head if you don't ! All very clean on arrival Coffee and biscuits were a nice touch when we arrived. And very welcome after a long drive. In addition to the nice fluffy white towels, small basics welcome too such as Toilet paper Washing up liquid Tea towels Salt and pepper etc Be aware that as you unload your car you will be blocking the narrow road which is used frequently due to a one way system around the town so you need to either unpack your car fairly quickly or park just around the corner to unload.

- Susan, June 2024

Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at The Apartment in Stow. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and in such a wonderful location. It's lovely to be able to walk to all the Shops and Restaurants in Stow from your door. We would love to welcome you again in the future for another stay. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner
John June 2024

“There was a very large dump patch by the front door, which smelt dump and and unhealthy.”

This was reported to Anny (shop worker below). This is our second visit this year to this apartment. We love the apartment, but very unlucky when visiting Stow. The first time was the horse fair, were all the pubs/restaurants closed and we came home early and this time major road works on the A429 and couldn't leave Stow. We hope to be third time lucky, but unable to book the empty slots at the end of July.

- John, June 2024
Natalie April 2024

“Great location in the village and close access to everything including the 801 bus.”

Very comfortable location. Tall folks be careful as there are some low entries, but all part of the charm of the old building. Only suggestion would be a shelf in shower for bathing supplies.

- Natalie, April 2024
Filippo February 2024

“I already sent you all per email, here again, I will be difficult to give a good rating as my satisfaction was not the best.”

I arrived Friday 9th February at 10 PM and there was no toilet paper. So Saturday I called and report this and that there was nothing cleaning utensils in the kitchen, sponge, cloth and fairy liquid. Then I called back on Monday and they did not no anything about my first call. After the second call I receive 2 toilet rolls ( not much for 10 days here for 2 people) and a small bottle with fairy liquid. When we opened the bedsofa we found a pair of men underwear and some paper, seems like they don’t clean under the sofa, see photo. The place is very nice as also Stow, but I need to send you this and see what you will answer. I would suggest to leave in the appartment some information with restaurants, pub and shops as the Indian and Chinese take way, very helpful for guests that arrive late. THERE IS NO INDICATION WHERE THE RUBBISH NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT. Many thanks and best regards Phil

- Filippo, February 2024
Clement December 2023

“The apartment is well proportioned with excellent kitchen and bathroom facilities.”

The bedroom was large and comfortable and the living room more than adequate.

- Clement, December 2023
Michelle August 2023

“The place was in a great location to walk everywhere in the town, and we enjoyed it very much.”

- Michelle, August 2023
Ian August 2023

“Few bit and pieces not working correctly.”

Sink plunger in bathroom not working, lights under units in kitchen not working. Great position, and very comfortable .

- Ian, August 2023

Thank you for providing this feedback which is always appreciated and for bringing to our attention some issues. We have passed on your comments to the Property Manager and hope this didn't impact your stay. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Sara July 2023

“Great place to stay, fantastic location, would recommend for anyone who does not fancy doing their own cooking!”

Only down-side is the miniscule parking space but that is soon fixed by going to the local free car park at Tesco store.

- Sara, July 2023

Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay at The Apartment. It's lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay in Stow and we hope to welcome you back again very soon. Kind regards Character Cottages. Property Owner
Gary July 2023

“Fantastic location in this very well refurbished accommodation.”

All equipment - dish washer / washing machine / etc you require for a holiday supplied in the house. Proper old town house, low roofs and quaint internal stairs between rooms. Very quiet at nights. Shops, pubs, restaurants in town literally on the doorstep. Would defiantly return at some stage. Could a cloths horse be supplied to dry washed cloths

- Gary, July 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time away at The Apartment and appreciate your suggestions for improvement. We hope to welcome you again one day in the future. Best wishes, Character Cottages. Property Owner
Richard June 2023

“Car parking was a big issue also having to carry everything as could not park ...”

Car parking was a big issue also having to carry everything as could not park out side appartment for that reason will not stay again

- Richard, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We hope that you enjoyed your stay. The details for the allocated parking space are on the property description. We are sorry that you did not see this before booking, we try to be as transparent as possible. During peak season due to the amount of tourists that visit Stow, the on-street parking becomes limited. Best wishes, Character Cottages Property Owner
Maggie June 2023

“We enjoyed our stay here as nice apartment.”

Good location. There are two bedside lamps, only one works as there is nowhere to plug in the other one (extension lead needed) Not enough hanging space as the wardrobe is overflowing with bed linen. No information book on anything including appliances. When leaving we just did what we would normally be told at other properties with bedding etc. Parking space too small, I have a VW Polo it just fitted on but I wasn’t comfortable as no manoeuvre room without worrying about hitting posts on one side or church pillar that stuck out on the other so parked elsewhere. A Fair came to town on Wednesday so wouldn’t have been able to use after that anyway as Road was closed. I have read some of these comments in the visitors book and online but nothing has been done to rectify.

- Maggie, June 2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you also for bringing some issues to our attention. The dimensions of the parking space are mentioned on the website. Best wishes Character Cottages Property Owner
Anne-marie April 2023

“2nd stay here and still love the apartment.”

Great location and very comfortable- small negative is lamp on one side of bed has no plug socket so could not use. Will definitely come back

- Anne-marie, April 2023

Thank you for providing this feedback and we're glad you had a lovely stay. Thank you also for bringing our attention to the bedside light. We look forward to welcoming you again. Best wishes Character Cottages Property Owner
Peter March 2023

“Excellent location in the centre of Stow.”

Very roomy apartment and surprisingly quite. Lovely furnishings making for a comfortable stay. Would definitely book this apartment again.

- Peter, March 2023

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and loved the central location and look forward to welcoming you again. Best wishes Character Cottages Property Owner
Denise February 2023

“Beautiful apartment, spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable.”

Perfect location. Would definitely recommend. The listing and information provided by the agent requires changing - the on site parking is in the town and the instructions as to which one of six it is, made no sense whatsoever. We obviously parked in the wrong one as we were approached by a local lady who told us we were in her space that she paid for. Contacted Character Cottages and spoke to someone amd was told someone would get back to me and no-one ever did. Ended up parking in the free car park next to Tesco for the rest of the week. A picture or map of the location of the parking space would make complete sense. The picture of the outside of the apartment in the listing and the instructions to get to the apartment specify its above a clothing shop and show the sign in the picture. The clothing shop and the sign are no longer there and as the properties aren't numbered it isn't easy to find, particularly if you arrive late at night as we did. The listing and instructions provided to those booking needs updating by Character Cottages.

- Denise, February 2023

Thank you for your feedback. The instructions for the parking have now been updated and we are arranging for a new external photo. We hope you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes Character Cottages. Property Owner
Ruth February 2023

“The property was lovely, just need to mind your head at times!”

! It is in the middle of the town so easy walking to the supermarket, shops, cafés and pubs. Also lovely local walks. The front photo needs to be updated as the gentlemans outfitters is no longer there. We walked past it twice!! The parking space is very small. There is no padlock on the bollard which is permanently down. The fan in the bathroom, however, does not work so we needed to leave the bathroom window open when showering. This was managable for us but may not be for some. The entrance hall, downstairs was dripping wet at all times which isn't great. Wouldn't leave anything down there.

- Ruth, February 2023
Janet December 2022

“Lovely apartment in a good location, well appointed with everything you need for a very comfortable break in Stow.”

Only disappointment was there were no Christmas decorations in the property, would have liked a few fairy lights and a tree.

- Janet, December 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We will pass your comments on to the owner. Best wishes, Character Cottages Property Owner
Lex September 2022

“Very comfortable cottage; well equipped and well situated; in town but still quiet.”

- Lex, September 2022

Thank you for your lovely review, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed the location. With best wishes Character Cottages Property Owner
Helen August 2022

“A mirror in the bedroom would be good; also a bedside light on both sides of the bed (only one side had one).”

The broken parking bollard wasn’t a problem for us but if the town was really busy it could potentially be if no other parking available. Otherwise all great - very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Very quiet at night.

- Helen, August 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at The Apartment and appreciate your suggestions for improvement. These have been taken into full consideration and we hope to welcome you back to the property one day in the future. All the best, Character Cottages Property Owner
Alison August 2022

“A lovely property, just as the photos showed.”

Ideal location and very comfortable accommodation with everything we could have needed.

- Alison, August 2022

Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at The Apartment. It's lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay, the location is wonderful. I hope you manged to sample a few chocolates from the shop in Stow. We would love to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards Character Cottages Property Owner
Michael May 2022

“The Apartment was fantastic.”

Everything was clean and fresh. And the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in at any holiday property In a lovely location . But the car parking was inadequate. And being a grade two listed building the door ways are low and I lost count of the times I banged my head . Having said that would I rent the apartment again? Yes absolutely.

- Michael, May 2022

Thank you kindly for your feedback, we are sorry to hear you had issues with the parking, we have updated our direction details to include places that are available within the town. With best wishes Character Cottages Property Owner
Anne-marie April 2022

“Loved the apartment and would definitely return.”

Location excellent although allocated parking space is tiny and could not be used. To unpack the car you have to leave car elsewhere and walk to and fro etc. ok for us but if you were older could be a problem. Stairs up to apartment are very steep. Welcome pack very disappointing compared to lots of other rentals we have used. Only milk and biscuits and a few teabags. But otherwise it ticked all the boxes and would recommend it.

- Anne-marie, April 2022

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and we hope you will return. We will pass on your comments to the owner regarding the welcome pack. Property Owner
Jill March 2022

“We loved the apartment- simply but tastefully furnished and such a good position ; quiet but right in the centre of things.”

I would be happy to return there as Stow itself is so well placed for exploring The Cotswolds. One suggestion- although the apartment is only furnished for four people maximum, more than four plates, mugs , cutlery etc would be useful as they are often in the dishwasher when needed and this leads to more washing by hand than should be necessary . The car parking space , though very small , was a godsend when parking in the busy market square.

- Jill, March 2022

Thank you for your feedback. It's brilliant to hear that you enjoyed your stay at The Apartment and that it made a great base of operations for exploring the Cotswolds! We appreciate your suggestions for improvement and will take these into full consideration. Please know that we would love to welcome you back and hope to see you again soon! Property Owner
Lynn December 2021

“It's the second time we have visited the Apartment and we absolutely loved it.”

Great location and really comfortable.

- Lynn, December 2021

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again for the third time! Property Owner
Beth Apr 2021

“Really good location in Stow-on-the-wold, perfect for self catering with great facilities in the apartment or plenty of pubs to choose from in the area.”

Was really good to have a designated parking space (only really suitable for a small car though). The Apartment is really clean and comfortable - would definitely book again!

- Beth, Apr 2021
Vincent Mar 2021

“Fantastic place in a great location!”

- Vincent, Mar 2021

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Summary

First-floor apartment
One king-size bedroom with TV
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room (with sofa bed on request)
Electric central heating
Electric oven and electric hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher
kettle, toaster, 1 x Freeview TV, 1 x Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Only children over the age of five permitted due to the steep stairs
Off-road parking for 1 small car with free roadside parking nearby
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.1 mile

The property

The Apartment is a stylish Grade II listed property which sleeps 2+2 guests, in one bedroom (with the +2 option being a double sofa bed in the living room), with a modern bathroom.

Finished to a high standard, this spacious first floor apartment boasts high vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and a range of modern facilities including wireless internet access, two TVs and a well-equipped kitchen.

There is an allocated parking space for a small-medium size car just a short walk away and free on-street parking is available nearby. The Apartment is situated in the heart of the much-loved market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, one of the larger towns of the Cotswolds and home to a number of boutique shops, country inns, fine dining restaurants and tearooms.

Overlooked by the impressive St Edward’s Church, the market square is steeped in history and retains its old town stocks and medieval cross.

Once the location of the annual sheep fairs during the Cotswold wool industry, the market square now hosts the Farmers’ market which takes place every second Thursday of the month, showcasing fantastic local produce. Stow is perfectly positioned for exploring the glorious Cotswold countryside, with many walking trails and cycle routes on its doorstep including footpaths to The Oddingtons, Broadwell and Lower Slaughter, all home to country pubs.

Stow is also close to the popular Cotswold market towns of Moreton-in-Marsh and Chipping Campden, and further afield destinations such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Blenheim Palace are easily accessible for day trips.

The Apartment is the perfect retreat for a couple or small group of friends or family who are looking for a relaxing break in the heart of a vibrant market town.

The front door is nestled between two shop fronts and opens into the entrance hall with storage space for coats and shoes.

The staircase leads up directly into the living room, off which are the following rooms: Living room: This bright and spacious dual aspect room boasts a high vaulted ceiling and exposed painted beams and trusses.

Finished to a high standard, this impressive living area contains a double sofa bed (available upon request), two-seater sofa, three window seats, a Smart TV, writing desk and stool, and a Bluetooth speaker; Kitchen/dining room: Four steps lead up into the tastefully decorated kitchen/dining room.

Well-equipped for rustling up an evening meal, this room contains an electric oven with four-ring electric hob, fridge with small freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, milk frother, kettle, toaster and a wooden dining table with seating for four; Bedroom: Overlooking the bustling street below, this elegant bedroom contains either a super king size bed or two single beds, a freestanding wardrobe, chest of drawers, two storage chests, bedroom chair, stool, mirror and Freeview TV; Bathroom: Four steps lead up from the living room into the contemporary bathroom which contains a walk-in rain shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail.

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About the location

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD

Bourton-on-the-Water 4 miles; Stratford upon Avon 15 miles.

The highest town in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises olde worlde England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly Farmers' market. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antique shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of Stow, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way, Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close to the town. Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' as the River Windrush runs through the centre, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of the most popular Cotswold villages. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are all within easy reach and make a great day out. Cheltenham (20 miles away) is, architecturally, the most complete regency town in England. A spa town with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse-racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. At other times of year, it is host to literature, jazz, classical music, science and food and drink festivals. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called 'The City of Dreaming Spires’ has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within easy reach, making Stow-on-the-Wold an ideal base.

Note: Sorry, no children under five years old.

Note: Guests with children should be particularly careful of the staircase as there is no safety barrier to enclose the stairs.

Note: There is restricted head height in the entranceway and a steep, winding staircase leads directly into the living room, please take care.

1 Super King can be split in to singles - please request at least 2 weeks prior to arrival.

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.

Note: The off-road parking space is 1.9m wide by 3.5m long.

Note: There is a sofa bed available on request.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The property is very nice our stay was our first in the Cotswolds, the location was excellent, stow is very nice.”

“Lovely apartment in the centre of Stow.”

“Beautiful place What is needed is microwave pots and plates”

“Delightful apartment.”

“There was a very large dump patch by the front door, which smelt dump and and unhealthy.”

“Great location in the village and close access to everything including the 801 bus.”

“I already sent you all per email, here again, I will be difficult to give a good rating as my satisfaction was not the best.”

“The apartment is well proportioned with excellent kitchen and bathroom facilities.”

“The place was in a great location to walk everywhere in the town, and we enjoyed it very much.”

“Few bit and pieces not working correctly.”

“Great place to stay, fantastic location, would recommend for anyone who does not fancy doing their own cooking!”

“Fantastic location in this very well refurbished accommodation.”

“Car parking was a big issue also having to carry everything as could not park ...”

“We enjoyed our stay here as nice apartment.”

“2nd stay here and still love the apartment.”

“Excellent location in the centre of Stow.”

“Beautiful apartment, spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable.”

“The property was lovely, just need to mind your head at times!”

“Lovely apartment in a good location, well appointed with everything you need for a very comfortable break in Stow.”

“Very comfortable cottage; well equipped and well situated; in town but still quiet.”

“A mirror in the bedroom would be good; also a bedside light on both sides of the bed (only one side had one).”

“A lovely property, just as the photos showed.”

“The Apartment was fantastic.”

“Loved the apartment and would definitely return.”

“We loved the apartment- simply but tastefully furnished and such a good position ; quiet but right in the centre of things.”

“It's the second time we have visited the Apartment and we absolutely loved it.”

“Really good location in Stow-on-the-wold, perfect for self catering with great facilities in the apartment or plenty of pubs to choose from in the area.”

“Fantastic place in a great location!”

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About the location

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD