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Highlights
Made for relaxation
Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Garage parking available
Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Explore the area
Lower Swell
St. Edward's Church
Place, St. Edward's Church
3 min drive
Fosse Gallery Fine Art
Place, Fosse Gallery Fine Art
4 min drive
Blenheim Palace
Place, Blenheim Palace
54 min drive
Oxford (OXF)
Airport, Oxford (OXF)
56 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming Listed Country Cottage in the picturesque village of Lower Swell
Caffreys Cottage is a beautiful Grade 2 Listed Cotswold stone property converted from it's origin as a barn within the last 15 years. The cottage is laid out over two floors with a separate former water Tower providing additional accommodation and has small enclosed gardens to the front and rear. The cottage is located in the peaceful village of Lower Swell, close to the famous market town of Stow-on-the-Wold and with many beautiful walks including the Heart of England Way available straight from the front door. The village has a traditional Cotswold pub and is surrounded by stunning countryside. Numerous other renowned pubs and restaurants are within only a few minutes drive and the village is well placed for visiting the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as further afield places , such as Blenheim Palace, Stratford-Upon-Avon and Oxford Being a former Barn, the Cottage benefits from many character features and the ground floor area is laid out to open plan , combining with very high ceilings and giving a spacious and airy feel. Complementing the character of the cottage are modern facilities including wireless internet access, SkyTelevision and a well presented Kitchen area. Caffreys Cottage sleeps a maximum of six people, in three bedrooms with three bathrooms. There is off street parking to the rear of the property, with additional on road parking available to the front. The Cottage is perfect for friends, families or couples seeking a peaceful break in stunning surroundings. Description Caffreys Cottage sits on a quiet country lane with the door to the rear accessed through the gated rear garden. The door opens into a useful porch area, which then leads through glass double doors to the kitchen and open plan living area featuring high beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls to the entrances. The Kitchen area contains a double oven electric cooker, four ring electric hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster. The dining area has a wooden dining table with seating for six and the living area features comfy twin sofas, Television and a DVD player. There is a ground floor shower room containing shower, toilet and wash basin. Two separate staircases lead to the two main bedrooms which are serviced by a 'Jack & Jill' bathroom containing bath with handheld shower attachment, toilet and washbasin. Bedroom 1 has a twin roof window looking out to the rear aspect and fields beyond, contains a King size bed and features exposed beams. Bedroom 2 contains King/twin beds to suit and has a frontal aspect from the roof window to the Tower and the Lane. The converted WaterTower provides further accommodation. The front door of the tower opens into a hallway, off which is the ground floor shower room. Stairs featuring an exposed stone wall lead up from the hallway to bedroom 3 which contains twin beds and twin roof windows. The gardens to the front and rear of the cottage are partially laid to lawn and there is a small patio area to both with an outdoor table and chairs and charcoal barbeque stored in the single garage.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One small dog allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking
Important information
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Property # 6519945
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Cheltenham
Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is in a rural area. Fosse Gallery Fine Art and Cotswold Motoring Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and Birdland Park and Gardens. Bourton Leisure Centre and Cotswold Farm Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Is Charming Listed Country Cottage in the picturesque village of Lower Swell pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming Listed Country Cottage in the picturesque village of Lower Swell?
As of 29 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Listed Country Cottage in the picturesque village of Lower Swell on 6 Jul 2026 start from £272, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Charming Listed Country Cottage in the picturesque village of Lower Swell?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Listed Country Cottage in the picturesque village of Lower Swell?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Listed Country Cottage in the picturesque village of Lower Swell?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming Listed Country Cottage in the picturesque village of Lower Swell located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Old Mill, St. Edward's Church and Fosse Gallery Fine Art. Bourton Leisure Centre is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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4 night stay, two couples from Canada. Location and the property are outstanding. Communication and supplies included were equally impressive. I highly recommend this property for your Cotswolds stay.
Amazing location, minutes from Stow. We could hear the bells from the church in Stow, but didn’t have to deal with any of the traffic. The place was exactly as described, we loved it. Our son and his girlfriend stayed in the water tower and enjoyed having a little private area just for themselves. Mike was great with communication. We would 100% come back.
What an absolute gem! Everything you need is in this amazing cottage.. Mike could not be more helpful.. You would not be disappointed staying here... Mike thank you so much for all your help when needed...
Such a lovely cottage, we loved the open plan of downstairs. The kitchen isn't huge which was tricky doing Christmas dinner but we managed!Beds and bedding were really comfy, the water tower was great for my daughter and her partner. Great having sky tv, furnishings were comfy and the cottage had everything we needed.Fab communication throughout with the host.
This is a fabulous cottage which is very central to where we wanted to visit each day. Comfortable beds with quality bedding and pillows. It had all the amenities and had underfloor heating which gave the cottage a cosy warm atmosphere . I would recommend this place to any of my friends and whole to return soon
The accommodation is located in a beautiful little town and has everything your heart desires. It is very tastefully furnished, and we and our whole family felt very comfortable. It was also very quiet at night, and we were able to set off on many wonderful excursions from there. Many thanks to the owners; we felt well looked after at all times.
Caffrey's cottage was a delight and we're grateful to Mike for such helpful communication throughout. The property is very well appointed and offers access from the front door to main walking routes for the Slaughters and Naunton as well to Stow itself (a 25-30 minute walk and barely any distance in a car).
We loved our trip to the Cotswolds and staying in this very homely and well equipped cottage. The village is very pretty and we enjoyed watching the England game in the local pub! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
The cottage is beautiful and spacious. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking and a large Tesco is about 8 minutes away. The beds are incredibly comfortable, a rarity in a rental property! The location is central to so many amazing sights. Excellent stay in the Cotswolds!
Well equipped cottage. Lovely downstairs living area. Great location right next to a footpath to Lower Slaughter. Only a mile from Stow but on a very quiet road.
Super ruhigen Cottage, tolle Lage für viele Ausflüge
We spent a great week in the cottage. Mike was easily reachable, the cottage has all comfort needed, the village pub offers great food and there is only a 30 minutes walk to stow. Great spot to visit the Cotswolds!
The location suited our requirements, a quiet village within easy driving distances to numerous villages/towns in the Cotswolds.
The cottage interior is lovely, high class comfortable furniture and supplied with everything you could possibly need for a short holiday and most importantly perfectly clean.
Delighted with our stay. Our host had gone to a lot of trouble decorating for Christmas. The place was warm on arrival making it feel very welcoming. It was clean, comfortable, quiet and had everything we needed. We had a wonderful Christmas at this property.
We had a lovely stay in the barn, we had everything we needed, it was very clean apart from some stains on the bedding. The barn is in an ideal location for exploring the Cotswolds, we didn’t want to leave 😊
natasha s.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2021
We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay in lower Swell. We always like to contact guests after arrival to ensure everything is as it should be, so we are surprised any issue with the bed linen was not raised with us. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness and quality of the facilities and service and we would hope any issues would be raised in the future in order for same to be immediately rectified.
About the host
Hosted by Mike Newton
I live near Ashbourne in Derbyshire, the so called "Gateway to the Peaks" but I have always loved travelling to the Cotswolds for long weekend breaks and holidays. I felt the time was right back in 2016 to purchase my own country bolthole in the area and be able to explore even more of this beautiful part of the country.
Why they chose this property
From the moment I first walked into Caffreys Cottage, I immediately felt at home and the feeling of space generated by the open plan ground floor was inherent from that moment. The Cottage has the benefit of all modern facilities but also has the character features that I was looking for.
What makes this property unique
I believe that the Cottage is a real home from home, is bright and airy in the summer but also cosy and snug in the colder months. Furnished beautifully, comfort has not been compromised and the location is perfect to take full advantage of all that the Cotswolds has to offer.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests