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Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds

The Woodlands offers a luxury self-catering country stay in Chalford, the Golden Valley in the Cotswolds, with over 1 acre of private woodlands and gardens. Just two hours drive from central London, with miles upon miles of natural beauty right outside the front door, this 18th-century cottage extended house is perfectly placed for you to enjoy all that Cotswolds has to offer. Ancient history flows through over a thousand years’ history of the valley’s legacy as one of the country’s earliest cloth-making areas that have made it unique. Still, recent restorations undertaken by the owners have brought it right up to the modern-day, making this self-catering home a character-filled family retreat that is utterly wholesome in every way.

Explore the Cotswolds' natural beauty during the day and in the evening, sit out either in the front courtyard with a cool glass of local wine or enjoy some marshmallows by the pit fire on our bird view high decking, as the last of the day’s sunsets beyond the woods.

Inside:
Stone-built fireplace, oak floorboards, and the iconic 9m long openable glass wall overlooking the valley, The Woodlands is as quintessential as bucolic. A home that celebrates the simple but beautiful things in life creates beautiful memories and happiness.

Outside
Rising with the sound of birdsong, pad downstairs and out into the garden and down to the woodlands for a quiet morning wander around, before back to The Woodlands’ kitchen with freshly provided local produces for a healthy breakfast. After filling up on coffee and toast, pack backpacks and head across the hill, through Chalford Village and up onto national woodlands or down to the canal to enjoy endless Cotswolds views over a picnic of the wonderful sandwich from the famous Lavender Bakery; on return, gather around the fire pit for some local bubbles and conversation as the light fades from the sky.

Practicalities
There is ample parking for up to four to six cars in the private car park. The kitchen includes a Rangemaster Gas cooker, electric oven, hob, American style fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, and a washing-dryer. Due to the nature of the traditional country house style, there are a number of low doors throughout. There is an unfenced steep slope in the garden and a low fence on the patio; please supervise children at all times.


The Woodlands Welcome includes
Luxury welcome hamper of local produce, including Organic loaf, Organic milk, free-range eggs, etc.
We have two Smart TV, recipe books, internet...
The White Company Luxury toiletries in all bathrooms
We have Netflix free for you to enjoy; however, if you want to watch over other apps, suck as Prime Video, NowTV, you need to log in using your own account.
Amazon music is available to both Alex Echos in the living room and kitchen.



Pets

Yes, we love all well-trained pets.

Property manager

Poppy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well-trained pets are welcome.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please supervise children at all times.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

House

About the neighborhood

Map
Chalford, England

What's nearby

  • Minchinhampton Common - 5 min drive
  • Cotswold Canals Trust - 7 min drive
  • Highgrove House and Gardens - 15 min drive
  • Highgrove House - 15 min drive
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Stroud Station - 11 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stroud Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crown & Sceptre - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Long Table - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn at Minchinhampton - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Fleece - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Minchinhampton Common and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cotswold Canals Trust and Stroud Bowl. Woodchester Valley Vineyard and Winery and Stroud Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D., Taunton Somerset, U.K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a family gathering
Great position with lovely views. It was perfect for our family gathering with plenty of space. Really good communication with the owner. The approach is incredibly steep it was much better arriving from the top of the hill downwards. Great outside space would be lovely in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
The Woodlands was perfect for our family weekend break away. Rooms spacious and house well looked after. Would def stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Long Weekend
Stayed at the Woodlands for a long weekend for my wife's and my 60th birthdays. Absolutely fantastic stay from beginning to end. Loved the place so much we did not want to leave. The host, Poppy, was very easy to communicate with and was very flexible regarding check in & out. Will be back to this little (big) gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Holiday
Great house and location. Loved the outdoor areas, saw deer every morning. Perfect house for family dinners, plenty of space in the living areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house!
Gorgeous property. Perfect house to accommodate lots of different family members for a meet up. Stunning views and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Countryside cottage
My family of 4 adults enjoyed our stay here. Poppy was really helpful and good at communicating and kindly provided hypoallergenic bedding for the two of us that have feather allergies. We enjoyed the outside seating and inside facilities and it had everything we needed for a pleasurable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gill
This house was perfect for our family get together. Plenty of space for everyone - very quiet with beautiful views across the valley.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Murray S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
We stayed for a long weekend to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday. The property was perfect for the occasion with enough space for the family to get together or spread out as appropriate. The facilities were excellent, although as the weather was kind we mostly used the terrace and barbecue area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S., Henley on Thames

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Lovely house, beautifully furnished, enjoyed our stay. Online guest book great and useful addition. Great communication with host when required.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P., Coventry

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and property
We chose the property because of the views which were as good as the pictures. The decor is tasteful and the sun lounge is lovley. We went as a family aged 20 to 80 and all enjoyed the stay. Very relaxing, felt in a proective bubble and did not want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
70th birthday celebration
Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing weekend in beautiful setting.
Very smooth booking process. Welcome pack was excellent. Accommodation was lovely. Very clean and impressive furniture and decor. Incredible views and a wide range of places to sit and socialise. Facilities were excellent. This is a beautiful house for any kind of getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter break with family
A beautiful home that did not disappoint. Excellent facilities, quality linen, clean and extremely comfortable. Plenty of space for 6 adults and 2 children under 5 years old and a perfect setting for celebrating Easter away from the hustle and bustle of London. Local farm shop a hit as well as our trip to Cirencester.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip C., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
An incredible holiday home - it really is as good as the photos - perhaps better! Peaceful, clean, cosy yes spacious. Poppy is a very communicative and gracious host. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R., Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend family celebration
Had an excellent time staying at The Woodlands as a family celebrating a big birthday. The property/garden was great, with lovely views from the front. The location was good for both short and long walks, although extremely hilly. Poppy was really communicative from the time of booking right through to the end of our stay. A beautiful home that did not disappoint. Excellent facilities, quality linen, clean and extremely comfortable. Plenty of space for 6 adults and 3 children under 3 years old. Overall we had a wonderful stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years Eve 2022
We had a great time at the woodlands celebrating the end of 2022 with friends and our young families. It was a great location that was nice and secluded even though the hill up was scary for my car lol. Would love to come back in the summer as i imagine the views would be amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cotswold
Lovely stay in beautiful house with a view. Many places to sit and enjoy the outdoors. On a very steep hill with very badly maintained lane ,called dark lane , which was the only downside. Poppy was very informative and helpful. Very quick to answer any queries. Thank you for an amazing time with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
This property was spotless clean with good quality bedding and towels, starter pack was ideal with bits and pieces in cupboards. Only problem was that I was driving a defender which didn’t give me much room to get through dark lane with barely an inch or two at each side, would be ok in a smaller car, garden not safe for children. My overall review of this property for 3 days with 8 adults, we had a great time and went out every day, I recommend visiting Burton on the water so beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Views!
We stayed here with family in January and the views, home and surroundings were amazing! The home is exceptionally well decked out with a cozy feeling and had all we needed for a stay with while visiting England. The proximity to all the places we wanted to visit was an added perk (Stratford, Cadbury World, Bristol, Bath were all around 1-1 1/2 hours away). We rented a minivan for the trip which did prove a challenge to get to the property but as others suggested, going around the back way helped. All 4 rooms were well appointed and having a bath for our 4 year old was essential and perfect after a long day. Fast internet, games and some fun books were all available. Can’t wait to stay again! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Woodlands Retreat
The setting of this property was lovely. Great views across the local areas with the feel of being in the mountains. Property was in good condition. It’s shame there was only one en suite room which wasn’t ideal for 2 families but easily worked around. Good selection of games to amuse and all basic requirements available. Enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back. Owners have taken onboard some improvements which will help. (No downstairs toilet was a little annoying - although I could see that this is work in progress for the owners.) Great location. Lovely pubs in local areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
We loved our stay, the garden area and view from the lounge made it so special. The welcome hamper was a lovely addition and great communication with the owner. There were just a few small things that would have made our stay even better having experienced it with 4 other girls - the upstairs landing really needs a rug. If anyone needed to leave their room, the whole house woke up with the squeaking floor. We all started to move like a ninjas! Also the rooms could really do with mirrors, especially with so many of us getting ready at the same time. Also, plug sockets by the side tables for charging phones and space for a drink on side table are little things that make a difference (the table light takes up a lot of space). These are small things but worth mentioning if it helps future groups have an even more fabulous time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and out of the way
Three of us arranged a work retreat, the Woodlands was ideal in location; out of the way, spacious, and scenic. Our arrival was at night we found the property fairly easily, the incline is quite steep driving up to the property, I was glad I had a suitable vehicle. (Good to note here; if arriving after dark there is a black box about knee hight next to the gate, open that up and flip the switch, the lights will illuminate the path right up to the house). The house is a great location up high with wonderful views, we also ventured to the local supermarket (Tescos), visited the local Co-op for essentials supplies, and the local village shop for fire wood. I would recommend buying plenty of fire wood, this is not supplied with your stay (one fires worth, to get you started). Also the fire seems to have lost its airtightness so the fire burns very intensely but quickly, the local garage sells logs (one bag will keep for about 4-5 hours), kindelling is sold by the sack in the local village shop not far away. My only niggle was the master bedroom shower & sink, and kitchen sink drainage was problematic, but an easy fix for the cleaning team. We spent most of our time in the house looking out at the views, writing, brainstorming, filming (we make videos), and eating. It was a very pleasant and productive stay! Thank you to Poppy for being so incredibly responsive throughout the booking process! Very impressive. Best, Matthew, Angus, and Liz
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Maria T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views
Lovely big house amazing views loved the white company toiletries lovely and warm lovely bedding Very very steep narrow road to property be warned! Windows could do with a good clean! cob webs and some dust around the house light bulbs out if all these things was addressed would be fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wedding
We stayed three nights for a family wedding locally. The house was spacious downstairs which was a plus due to the weather as it was very stormy and cloudy and foggy! The house had everything we needed lovely terraces which we would have loved to use if only the rain had stopped! The bedrooms needed a mirror in each room to help the female guests in their getting ready. But overall a lovely house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Countryside
Lovely little hillside cottage that was great for our family. Well appointed and had everything we needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024