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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
18 Customer Reviews
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"The positives-Overwhelmingly location, location, location."
A minute walk from beautiful town centre & stunning park. Cirencester is an absolute delight. Lots of independent traders sit alongside decent high street stores. In addition 25 charity shops. A thriving town. Great green spaces for walking you & your dog & ideal base to explore The Cotswolds. All this is is a "High Recommend" The challenges. The basement is based under a very old beautiful house. For the first couple of days, there was a musty smell. Perhaps due to it being closed & not heated. The accommodation is VERY tired & could be stunning-but needs decent financial investment. The beds are comfortable, the bedding is old in the bedroom without windows. I prefer to sleep under a double duvet. A single does not cut it as an adult. The lounge is basic. The kitchen is adequate-but utensils & cutlery are not clean. There is a cupboard containing sauces/condiments that I opened & shut immeadiately! The wet room is good. The washing machine & Fridge freezer are also modern. Internet connection is appalling. If you are looking to work and or watch movies you will be hugely frustrated. I am sure it is due to the basement build & deep walls. Internet connection drops out continually. We moved the router into the hallway which helped slightly. Overall if you are not fussed about the comfort, facilities & cleanliness of your accommodation then this one is for you. Otherwise, pass this one by.
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"This is an excellent property."
Such a convenient location in the middle of Cirencester with the all important private parking space. The owners were super friendly and helpful. Dogs loved it and big park opposite to walk dogs. Comfy beds, relaxing sitting room and generally surprisingly spacious for a basement flat. We would certainly stay here again.
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"A great location, being in the town centre and the ability to park the car at the rear of the house was a bonus."
Serena, the owner was very welcoming.
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"Superb central location with designated parking space."
If you have "furry friend" there is a fantastic park (part of the Abby grounds) just across the road. A thriving town/city with a range of restaurants. Location makes it a hub for the Cotswolds. The basement apartment is quirky and as described- lots of space and all you need is provided. Serena and Jack were a delight and could not have been more helpful toward us.
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"Pros Great location and easy to find."
Large basement with comfortable bed, large wet room and pleasant lounge. Car parking good and close. Good base to explore both Cirencester and surrounding area. Abbey gardens within easy reach. Serena very welcoming and helpful. Very quiet despite being very close to town centre. Great to have the town centre so close and easy to access. Cons As previous review stated accommodation is tired needs some TLC. Some electric switches are not good. Premises we found cold. Some kitchen utensils were left dirty by previous occupants with some plates and cutlery still having some food dried on. Difficult to turn off cloakroom taps as they dripped. Other Comments Kitchen very dark and small but served its purpose. Stairs as stated in description a bit steep and uneven. We enjoyed our stay despite the "cons". above and with a bit of TLC this place could be far better.
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"The TV signal was poor, it kept breaking up."
A new Smart tv would help. Otherwise a well located property in a brilliant town.
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"Serena was an amazing host!"
She showed me where to find everything. She desribed to me a vast selection of restaurants to eat in Cirencester. The location of DWH is second to none, just mere steps from the church, markets and shopping. It had fast wifi from living room. The apartment was warm and cozy and had everything I needed. I will definitely book again and recommend to friends!
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"Property is in a great location for the centre of Cirencester and the hosts were friendly and helpful."
However, the accommodation suffers from being in the basement (not much natural light and not much space to sit outside) and the furniture and appliances have all seen better days
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"We were very welcomed by Serena."
We were taken around the apartment which was very spacious and comfortable. Parking space available too. Park over the road so we could take our dog for a walk. Two minute walk into Cirencester. Serena gave us information about pubs ( dog friendly) also plenty of restaurants. Plenty of shops etc. Great base to explore the Cotswolds.We enjoyed chilling at end of the day in the apartment.
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"What a totallcharming host!"
Serena whilst at hand if you needed her allowed you your privacy. Perfectly situated in the heart of Cirencester with shops cafés, restaurants and park all at walking distance. Couldn't be placed in a better location,thoroughly recommended
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"Location perfect, plus on site parking is an absolute bonus for being in the centre of town and close to the park."
Serena was a wonderful host, so helpful and happy to assist in any way she could but also gave us our privacy. Will definitely be returning.
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"It was our second time at Dollar Ward House Basement as the location is ideal for us to visit with family."
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and had a lovely relaxing time during extremely cold weather for the time of year.
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"I enjoyed my second stay at the flat and I would recommend it to anybody wanting to visit the Cotswold."
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"We stayed there in 2022."
Its a perfectly situated property at the back of the town near the church. The property is spacious and clean and private. We loved it was central to everything in the Cotswolds we wanted to visit. Cirencester is a lovely clean town with a great market on a Saturday selling artisan goods. The property is ideal if you want somewhere central to everything and you can still pop into the town at night for a pint of milk or a takeaway.
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"The owners are a very helpful and friendly couple and went out of their way to accommodate our needs"
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"Stayed in Jan / Feb while we had a wetroom refit so we didn't see it or cirencester at it's best Comfortable, sofas and bed/bedding were in very good condition, kitchen is small but has more cooking & baking options than you would expect!"
it was loverly and very quite dispite the road being so close, we sleeped really well, it's location is great for the market and all the resturants, bistro/bars, pubs, shops, supermarkets etc are walkable the owner lives above and couldn't have been more friendly or helpful or pet friendly
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"It was an ideal place for us to stay to visit with family and the location to the town was excellent."
The owners were so friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The wifi situation mentioned in a previous review had been sorted out by the owners and we had no problem with it at all. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have booked to return next year.
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"Great facilities to cook, and lovely big rooms."
Great to also have a washing machine. Only downside was wifi was really poor so not possible to work from home and no Ethernet to connect to. We had a small issue with the oven but was all sorted . Great location for everything in town and parking.
Summary
- Lower-ground-floor apartment
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double and 1 x twin
- Cloakroom
- Wet room with walk-in shower
- Kitchen
- Living/dining room with electric fire
- This property does not accept cats.
- Central heating with electric fire
- Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer and washing machine
- Freeview TV and WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for 1 car (note, this space is not suitable for a vehicle larger than a car), allocated in the right-hand space in front of garage signed 'Basement'
- Enclosed patio
- Two well-behaved pets welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 mile
- Note: There are steps to the exterior of the property which are quite steep and may not be suitable for guests with lower mobility, please consider this when booking
The property
Resting in the charming market town of Cirencester is this lower-ground-floor apartment, Dollar Ward House Basement.
Close to all the amenities and on the edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Dollar Ward House Basement is a well-situated setting for a trip to this part of Gloucestershire.
The property boasts a welcoming living/dining room where you can cosy up on the sofa and flick on the warming electric fire as you enjoy an evening in front of the television, or gather round the dining table for an evening meal and a game of cards with your loved ones.
The bite-sized kitchen has everything you need to enjoy a self-catering holiday, whilst the spacious wet room and separate WC offers guests a stylish way to freshen up for the day ahead.
The lower-ground-floor apartment is complete with two bedrooms; a sweet twin room and a floral double room.
Outside there is off-road parking to the rear of the property and an enclosed patio where you can enjoy your morning coffee in the fresh air whilst your furry friends stretch their legs.
Dollar Ward House Basement is just a few steps away from the striking 11th century church, as well as plenty of shops, bars and eateries to enjoy an evening out and the interesting Corinium Museum.
Resting on the edge of the Cotswolds AONB, Cirencester also offers an outdoor swimming pool, and a gorgeous park, with a lake, which is a lovely spot for a walk or a picnic.
A short driveaway is the Cotswold Country Park & Beach which offers watersports and an inflatable aqua park on a freshwater lake, whilst the Cleveland Lakes Nature Reserve makes a scenic spot for a stroll.
The nearby town of Swindon has lots of intriguing museums and art galleries as well as three shopping centres and a golf course.
Also in the area you can watch the horse racing at Cheltenham racecourse, experience 15 different species at Crocodiles of the World or explore the picturesque model village at Bourton-on-the-Water.
For a fabulous trip to this gorgeous part of Gloucestershire, choose Dollar Ward House Basement as your well situated base.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
About the location
CIRENCESTER
Bibury 7.5 miles; Stroud 14.2 miles; Cheltenham 14.7 miles; Gloucester 18.1 miles
A charm-filled market town on the eastern fringes of the Cotswolds AONB, Cirencester boasts architecture both dramatic and quaint, with its stunning church and rows of quirky cottages. Discover a number of fine shops and eateries connected by a network of attractive streets. Also discover the Corinium Museum, displaying a collection of Roman remains found locally. A choice of immaculate parks offer a memorable summertime stroll, or you can venture into the Cotswolds AONB to discover much activity, answering everybody's needs. The chocolate-box village of Bibury, with its renowned rows of stone cottages, is just 7 miles away. Stroud is another character-packed market town within reach, ideal for a stroll at your leisure. The city of Gloucester is dominated by striking buildings while nearby Cheltenham is best known for its horse racing festival. The Cotswolds itself offers a wealth of opportunity for avid walkers and cyclists. The Cotswold Way winds itself through rolling countryside and past a host of timeless villages; Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh are among the most notable.
Please note: This property doesn't accept cats.