THE APARTMENT (STOW-ON-THE-WOLD) in Stow-On-The-Wold

The Apartment is a first-floor apartment resting in Stow-on-the-Wold sleeping four people in one bedroom with additional sofa bed.

et in the market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire is this quaint, first-floor dwelling of The Apartment.

The welcoming Grade II listed abode is the ideal retreat for two couples or a small family of four spending a well-earned break in the breath-taking Cotswolds.

Neatly nestled between two shop fronts you will find the front door to The Apartment, as you enter the property you can kick off your walking boots, hang up your coats and make your way up the winding staircase and into the stylish home that provides everything you need during your stay.

The sitting room is light and airy due to its dual aspect quality, while boasting high-vaulted ceilings and exposed painted beams, it really does provide a welcoming solace after a day of exploring; why not take a seat at the window and watch the world go by, or settle down with your loved ones in front of the TV for a movie night? The sofa in the sitting rooms pulls out to a double sofa bed for additional guests, available to you on request. Head up the four steps to the well-equipped kitchen/diner where you can get creative with your culinary skills and enjoy a well-earned and warming dinner.

Overlooking the street below the bedroom is a warming sanctuary and boasts a super-king-size bed (this can be changed to twin beds on request), a wonderful place to rest your head after a long day.

In the morning, head up an additional four steps from the sitting room and enter the tasteful shower room, where you can start the day with an invigorating rinse in the walk-in rain shower.

Amenities: 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. 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



Region: Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.

Town: 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 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.
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.