Stow House, Stow-on-the-Wold - sleeps 9 guests in 5 bedrooms

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A stone building with multiple windows, a door, and a small garden area with greenery.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.
A dining area with a round wooden table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs. A stone wall and a door labeled "PRIVATE" are visible in the background.
A bedroom with a stone wall, a window with a view, a bed with white bedding, and a wooden chair.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table set for dining, surrounded by cushions and potted plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire
  • Place, Fosse Gallery Fine Art
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Edward's Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom #5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cheltenham

Cheltenham is home to this holiday home. Fosse Gallery Fine Art and Cotswold Motoring Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Diddly Squat Farm Shop and The Burford Garden Company. Travelling with kids? Consider Bourton Leisure Centre and The Model Village.
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Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Fosse Gallery Fine Art - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Edward's Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sudeley Castle - 26 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 48 min drive - 45.8 km
  • University of Oxford - 54 min drive - 56.0 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 10 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Porch House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪New England Coffee House - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stow House, Stow-on-the-Wold - sleeps 9 guests in 5 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stow House, Stow-on-the-Wold - sleeps 9 guests in 5 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stow House, Stow-on-the-Wold - sleeps 9 guests in 5 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stow House, Stow-on-the-Wold - sleeps 9 guests in 5 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Cheltenham holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of St. Edward's Church and Fosse Gallery Fine Art. St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

Had a lovely stay at stow house. Perfect for our family weekend. Super clean, great location, and very well equipped!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location was ideal. Could not imagine a better location due to the sights within the town, the quiet nature of the town but with so much to see and do. There’s good shopping, a beautiful church with famous door, The Porch House Restaurant (oldest active inn in the UK) and the proximity to other great sights. All five of us were 100% delighted with the house itself. We drank wine in the garden, cooked in the well-stocked (spices and coffee) kitchen, did some laundry, lounged in the darling living room and even had a fire one night, and had lots of room around the dining tables (2 options inside). We all slept well - each of us had our own beautiful room. We loved our stay at this beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, well equipped. Warm and cosy, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Stow House, well equipped and beautiful property, in a great location. Good communication too, thank y ou
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Northover

Great town and good accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in great location

This was a great house in the middle of StowA great location to walk into town to the many shops, bars and resaurantsThe beds were comfortable and the kitchen was extremely well stockedA great place for a weekend break with friends
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Stow House! There was plenty of room for our group to spread out and enjoy this lovely historic home. The charming town is right out the door with restaurants and shops just steps away. The kitchen was terrific and very well stocked with dishes and cookware, and the backyard is beautiful! It is the perfect location to enjoy Stow on the Wold. We would absolutely choose stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ideal location and amenities for family vacation

The house was very comfortable for our 9-member family; plenty of bathrooms and lots of places to hang out together (lounge, back yard, kitchen). The stove was a little challenging for this American family (induction with removable control knob) but we finally figured it out. We didn't have a car so parking was not an issue for us; there were plenty of restaurants within minutes walk and the bus runs routinely to the train and neighboring communities. The taxi cab numbers on the website need to be updated as one had retired and the other had their phone switched off.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house

Lovely house in a beautiful location. All very clean and tidy with comfortable beds and a nice layout of the house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Second stay at this wonderful house

Along with 3 close friends with whom I trained to be a nurse many, many years ago, we stayed at Stow House for the second year running, having found it to be perfect in location, comfort, and luxury. It is literally a few steps away from all the shops and numerous cafes/pubs/restaurants, without being noisy. All the beds are super comfy, there are plenty of bathrooms, the kitchen is very well equipped and the sitting room is so welcoming with a gorgeous log burner. Highly recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

New Year Family Break

Excellent location in Stow but felt the house needed a bit of TLC with lounge furniture in need of updating and renewal of oven cupboards. We used three of the five excellent bedrooms but felt a full occupancy would be a little cramped in the Lounge area. We did however have a very enjoyable time at the property
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Stow House. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the property owner who has taken these points onboard and is looking into them. Regarding your comment about the size of the lounge area, we can confirm that we have photos of this on our website, along with a 3D tour and floorplan, to give guests a clear idea of the space before they book. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great property

This is probably the best presented property I have stayed in! It had everything you needed for a few days away, all of the highest quality. There was plenty of room for 8 of us and a dog and the position of the house was perfect for a stay in Stow-on-the-Wold.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home base for a Cotswold trip

This home was even more amazing in person. The ensuite bathrooms in 4 of the 5 bedrooms was a huge hit with our group. Great location in town that made walking to breakfast lunch and dinner very easy. Every amenity you need was thoughtfully provided. Thank you for sharing your home with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Cotswold Stay

My group of 8 loved this house! Plenty of towels, super clean, great kitchen, a great backyard, and within walking distance to EVERYTHING in Stow in under 5 minutes. The only suggest I have is that we Americans love ICE - there was one ice tray that made 8 mini-cubes. More ice trays would be an easy and inexpensive plus!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Stow House. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback regarding having ice cube trays has been shared with the property owners who have taken this onboard and are looking into it. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Return visit

This was our 3rd stay at Stow House, and we loved it just as much as the first time. It’s in a great location in the centre of Stow on the Wold, next door to The Old Butchers, our favourite restaurant! The house is really well equipped, clean and warm, and Rosie the housekeeper is exceptionally helpful. Bolthole Retreats seem very efficient and easy to deal with, and everything was just as expected. Definitely recommend a stay at Stow House!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stow House

A beautiful house located in a perfect location for a few days away. We were a group of six (three couples) & our only criticism would be that if our other friends were able to have made the few days away with us, the lounge wouldn’t have seated us all. The kitchen & dining areas had super large tables with ample seating.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Stow House. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. On our website listing we have photos of the lounge along with a 3D tour where you can walk around the property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay at Stow House

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Stow House. The property is beautiful, impeccably clean, tastefully presented, and equipped with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable and relaxing break. Every detail has clearly been thought through, making it feel like a real home away from home. The location is perfect for exploring Stow-on-the-Wold and the surrounding Cotswolds, and it was lovely to come back to such a peaceful and cosy space at the end of each day. The on-hand help and communication were excellent from start to finish, which made the whole stay feel effortless and very welcoming. Overall, it was an excellent experience from beginning to end. I would highly recommend Stow House to anyone looking for a high-quality place to stay in this beautiful part of the country, and I would happily return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely fabulous!

We have just had a few days staying at Stow House and I can honestly say everything was perfect. Great house in a great town with everything on the doorstep. The house was spotlessly clean, beds were comfy, super soft towels etc. Every little thing had been thought of and we have never stayed anywhere with such a well stocked kitchen - there was LOADS of everything. Thank you Bolthole Retreats - as usual your service was exemplary - we will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Weekend With Family

The property is well equipped and very central to Stow. The small garden and patio/bar b q area is very nice as is the master suite on the top floor. Whilst clean and everything worked well some paint touch up and repainting is needed...which I guess is a winter job! The front bedrooms are quite noisy from the road outside and parking is sometimes a challenge with access quite restricted... The Old Butchers and Sheep could not be closer and Stow is a very nice place.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Stow House. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owners who have taken these points on board and are looking into them. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Spacious house in a great location

Great accommodation for 9 girls spending time together to celebrate birthdays during a long weekend. Very spacious inside and outside. All double rooms have an ensuite bathroom so no falling out, the superior bedroom was very impressive. We visited during a heatwave and each bedroom was supplied with an electric fan. A bedsheet would have been useful during the hot weather, it was too hot to use a quilt. Shame no downstairs bathroom. Great location for a wander around the local shops, pubs and cafes and easy to park ☺️
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Stow House. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback regarding having a bedsheet available during the warmer weather has been shared with both the owners and the housekeeper, who have taken this on board and are currently looking into it. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house in great location

I stayed at the house with 6 friends to celebrate a milestone birthday. It was perfect for us - very conveniently situated in the centre of Stow, tastefully decorated, well equipped, sparkling clean and very comfortable. We had been a bit concerned about the lack of parking but in the event didn't have any trouble parking (for free) in the road behind the house. The house was very quiet despite being on the main road. My only caveat relates to the set-up in the top (master) bedroom with the shower and (more importantly) toilet in the bedroom, with only a half-height wall in front of the toilet to provide (partial) privacy. As it happens I was in that room on my own so it was fine, but if I had been sharing that would have been a problem. There is a separate toilet at the bottom of the stairs though which could be used if necessary.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable house in a great location.

The Stow House was perfect for our stay in the Cotswolds. Our stay included a group of 2 families (4 adults, 4 children). The house was spacious, well equipped with adequate kitchen supplies, and comfortable. The outdoor terrace was relaxing and beautiful. The home is situated in the middle of town, with easy access to shopping, restaurants, and he well stopped small grocery store. Be aware that most all restaurants in town fill quickly with reservations (at least during our stay in August). Most restaurants were available for next day reservations (even for a table of 8), which we made for all of our evenings after arrival.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stow House Christmas Weekend

We had a fantastic weekend to celebrate Christmas with friends. Stow House was the perfect location; a cosy cottage right in the centre of beautiful Stow On The Wold. The house comfortably housed 8 adults, all of whom had an en-suite bathroom. The spacious and well equipped kitchen was more than sufficient for cooking Christmas dinner for 8 and the dining room big enough to seat us all. The only very minor points to consider are that parking is a bit restricted (one of our group struggled to find road side parking) and there isn’t a huge amount of freezer space. I can’t recommend this house highly enough, in fact we’re already considering booking it again for next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect house in wonderful location.

Our party of eight have just returned from a visit to Stow House. This year we wanted to be somewhere centrally located for shops, restaurants and pubs, and Stow House was perfect. Literally minutes from all amenities, yet still close to all the other beautiful locations in the Cotswolds. The house itself is gorgeous, full of character features, but with modern facilities. The outside of the house belies its size, with plenty of room for the 9 people it can accommodate. Everyone said how comfortable the beds were, with high quality bedding and towels. The property was spotless and very well maintained, with every appliance you could hope for. The bottle of wine and welcome treats was a nice touch. All in all, a beautiful property and highly recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cosy house for family weekend, right next to all the Stow-on-the-Wold has to offer. Great wee

Lovely house, very comfortable for large family group. Great communication, easy to find. Parking in road behind - can manage without the car unless you want to visit other parts of The Cotswolds. Lots of equipment in the kitchen - the only improvements we could suggest is a bigger freezer, and a ground floor toilet Bedrooms cosy and comfortable. Main suite at top of house with open plan bathroom not to everyone's choice, but a lovely big bedroom Stow is beautiful, everything in your doorstep. Great pubs, we had delicious pizza takeaway from The Sheep and Greedys fish & chips also great Sunday lunch at The Kings Arms great value but book ahead as it is very busy Would definitely recommend and look forward to a return visit
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