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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Sky TV
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
67 Customer Reviews
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"Lovely cottage, very quiet but only 5 minutes walk from Stow On The Wold and all it has to offer."
Great base to explore the Cotswolds.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Headford Cottage and loved the location too. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"We were delighted with Headford Cottage!"
It is pretty, comfortable, well-equipped and perfectly located to walk into the town and to explore the surrounding area. We had a wonderful week and would be delighted to stay there again.
Thank you for your feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the surrounding areas. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"Fab cottage, so homely, well appointed, the owners have thought of everything, great location, have stayed in Stow many times, best cottage so far."
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"This is our 4th trip to Stow for Christmas and 4th cottage we have stayed in."
This has been by far the best and we will not be looking for anywhere else to stay. Beautifully furnished, superbly equipped and very clean. The location is great and 5 minutes from central Stow. Many thanks to Kieran and also thanks to Ella. PS already booked for 2024!!
Thank you for this lovely review and we're delighted you enjoyed your stay again at Headford Cottage. We look forward to welcoming you again this year! Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"Stayed for 3 nights."
Great location. Had all equipment required for a short break. Not a complaint but a suggestion, quilts need to be a bit heavier for winter months. Also the towels provided were a bit small for use after a shower. Overall satisfied with our stay.. Would have no hesitation to return or recommend.
Thank you for providing this feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your break at Headford Cottage and loved the location too. We have passed on your suggestions to the Property Manager so thank you for these. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"Really enjoyed the holiday great location and would definitely stay there again"
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"This was our second stay Headford Cottage and it did not disappoint."
The cottage is very well equipped, clean and comfortable. We would not hesitate to stay again.
We're so glad you enjoyed your second stay at Headford Cottage and look forward to welcoming you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"This was a great holiday cottage in an excellent location."
The cottage was very clean & comfortable and provided a very homely feel. The facilities provided were excellent. The only disappointing aspect of the the cottage for us were the kitchen unit doors which were chipped & worn in places - this was in contrast to the rest of the cottage’s decor which was very well presented. that said, we have no hesitation in recommending the cottage and will hopefully return for a second visit sometime in the future..
Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at Headford Cottage. It's lovely to hear the cottage really worked for you and as you mention, it's in a really wonderful location to access everything. We would love to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner
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"A perfect location & a comfortable cottage."
Top quality furnishings & fittings. The gas fire was a bonus on wintery nights! We had a brilliant week.
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"Garbage bin was full outside when we arrived (day after the pickup was supposed to occur) but we emailed the owner & cleaner & they made some space so we could fit our garbage in at the end of the stay."
(not their fault, but we didn't want to get in trouble!) The cottage was lovely and perfect for 2 couples (I imagine it would be a tight fit for more than 4 adults, despite 3 bedrooms). The garden was perfect for enjoying the weather - and the landscaping! (we Americans spent so much of our trip trying to figure out what we could grow at home) The location was fantastic - great parking, so much within walking distance in Stow on the Wold, and so central for other sites in the Cotswolds. We loved our stay!
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"We have stayed here several times."
The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped also in a very quiet location within a few minutes walk of the town.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Headford Cottage and hope to welcome you again one day in the future. Best wishes, Character Cottages. Property Owner
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"Exactly as described."
Property was clean, comfortable, well equipped and maintained and convenient for the town centre.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time away and we hope that we can welcome you again one day in the future. Best wishes, Manor Cottages. Property Owner
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"Very nice cottage."
Everything was spotless Well equipped!! Very good location !!
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"Fantastic property, quiet and close to centre of Stow."
Everything provided, although a bigger toaster and chopping boards would be an added bonus.
We're delighted you enjoyed your stay at Headford Cottage, it is a great base for explore Stow-on-the-Wold and the North Cotswolds. Best Wishes, Character Cottages Property Owner
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"Very well maintained cottage."
Quiet and cosy property in a lovely location. Thank you!
Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted you found the cottage so cosy and loved the location too. We would love to welcome you again. Character Cottages Property Owner
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"Nice cosy property in a quiet location within east walking distance of all the facilities the town has to offer."
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Headford Cottage. Best wishes, Character Cottages Property Owner
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"Headford Cottage is the most well equiped and comfortable properties that we ..."
Headford Cottage is the most well equiped and comfortable properties that we have ever visited Thanks to all concerned Peter Swales
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"The house is very comfortable and cozy."
It has everything we could want. The parking was great. Easy walk to everything in the village including the Tesco. I would recommend the place to anyone who is looking for a base for the Cotswolds.
Thank you for recommending Headford Cottage and it was everything you wanted. Character Cottages Property Owner
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"We found Headford Cottage clean, cosy yet spacious, comfortable and well-equipped."
It had a air of being well cared for, and everything was fully prepared for when we arrived for our stay. It is just five minutes walk from the market place and shops, with Stow being ideally situated to tour the Cotswolds from.
Thank you for this lovely review and we're delighted you enjoyed your stay at Headford Cottage. It is indeed a great location and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
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"Excellent.. Probably the best cottage we've stayed at"
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What a lovely response, thank you. We hope to welcome you again soon. With best wishes Character Cottages Property Owner
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"There is a noise in the cylinder cupboard in the Front Bedroom, which disturbs sleep in two Bedrooms - from the Grunfos pump."
The gas fire in the Living Room would not light. Builders on adjoining sites start work at 7.30 - your might want to warn people.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback and so sorry for the issues encountered - we hope this didn't impact on your stay. We can confirm that the heating pump was fixed on the day it was brought to our attention - and that the gas fire is now working fine. We hope to welcome you again. Property Owner
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"The cottage was very clean!"
We loved the powerfull shower and the parking is a bonus. The beds are really good. A pity everyday from 07.30h the concrete mixer was turned on at the building site 10 meter from the cottage; after they finished working at 16.00h it was lovely to sit in the garden. Hopefully they finish the building soon, because then it is a great spot to stay. The chairs in the diningroom are really at the end of their live and the cooker also needs updating (otherwise it would be 5 star)
Thank you for the feedback, we appreciate your comments. Apologies if the building work had an impact on your stay. Pleased that you otherwise enjoyed the cottage. Property Owner
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"Amazing beautiful cottage,every need catered for, nice and close to centre of town."
Even the new building work opposite was interesting to observe!!l beautiful part of the country, nearly as good as our county of Devon! Seriously it was a lovely week, the pubs and coffee shops were good with friendly staff . Recommend the area and this cottage to anyone. Thanks for a great week. Richard Court
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely feedback, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and i am with you on how beautiful devon is, we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Property Owner
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"The property was a well equipped and presented house in an excellent location close to good pubs and restaurants."
It was well maintained and very clean and had everything we could have asked for. The mattresses were a little uncomfortable and the beds noisy but we're fine for our stay. The house would benefit from curtains or a black out blind in the front bedroom as the security lights on the garages shine through the current blind. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and it was the best equipped, well presented and well positioned cottages we have ever stayed in.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice feedback, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and made use of facilities available, We will forward your comments to the owner. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Character cottages Property Owner
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"Very good local information and user guides provided by the owner."
The property is in an excellent location with good facilities. The only negatives were the dining chairs were too low for the table and we found the beds rather uncomfortable. Despite being assured by Character Cottages and Sykes that the building work was nearing completion, we felt rather misled as the house under construction behind, was only at bedroom height and the builders working on the scaffolding were level with Headford Cottage's bedroom windows.
It is very much appreciated that you took the time to provide us with your feedback. We are glad to hear that you found the information provided for the area useful, and we can only apologise for the disturbances you experienced due to the building work. Sadly, external work on neighbouring properties or areas is something we cannot control, and we try to find out as much information as we can in order to best advice our guests. As it was nearing completion, we expect that it would still have been ongoing to an extent, but not as disruptive as it may have previously been. We hope that you would stay at Headford Cottage one day in the future and we wish you all the best. Many thanks, Character Cottages Property Owner
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"We were a party of 4 and used all 3 bedrooms which was ideal for us."
We particularly appreciated the 2 bathrooms and downstairs toilet as one of the party has bladder problems. We also appreciated the 2 parking spaces as we came in 2 cars. The location was great and we walked into the centre very quickly. The house was well equipped - dishwasher, washer etc were all great. Only thing I couldn’t find was a bread bin! Hope the houses being built at the back don’t spoil the privacy as we enjoyed sitting out so much.
Thank you for providing us with your feedback. It is great to hear that you enjoyed your time at Headford Cottage and we hope to welcome you back one day in the future! Best wishes, Character Cottages Property Owner
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"Lovely modern cottage well situated with 3 equally sized doubles."
Would book again.
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"As regular visitors to holiday cottages this is one of the cleanest and well equipped in a perfect spot to explore the area a short walk to the centre of Stow was perfect for us."
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"As myself and husband are in our eighties,we found the stairs quite challenging, an added rail on the wall would have helped greatly."
Having rented holiday accommodation for many years I can honestly say Headford is the best home from home yet.
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"Superb cottage, wonderful location, lovely and cosy, very well equipped and extremely quiet and peaceful for a town location."
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"A beautiful holiday cottage in a great location."
Great for discovering the beautiful village of Stow and beyond. All facilities were fantastic. The cottage was really comfortable for all the family. Thank you for the welcome gift too, that was a really lovely touch. The only thing we couldn’t locate was the cutlery basket for the dishwasher.
Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at Headford Cottage. It's always lovely to hear how much a guest has enjoyed their stay and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. We will pass on your comment re the cutlery basket - thank you for bringing it to our attention. Property Owner
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"Very clean, well equipped and close to amenities"
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"Really loved this cottage- we've stayed in a few in Stow now and this was the best because it was warm and homely."
Thanks for the Christmas decorations- that made the our weekend nice and festive too!
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"Fantastic accommodation in a superb location!"
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"This property is wonderfully appointed and to a high standard."
Our guests were very impressed also. From here we explored the Cotswold region around Stow on the Wold. Although a short walk to the village the location was very quiet for sleeping. We would recommend this cottage and stay here again!
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"Second visit to this beautiful cottage can’t wait to go back again."
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"Really lovely cottage."
Very comfortable and well equipped. Excellent location. Great place to relax.
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"It was a wonderful cottage."
Lots of peace and quiet, even though it was only 5 mins from the centre of Stow. The Owners kindly provided a concise book of instructions on how to use the appliances, including the TV, Sky and the DVD player - the best I've ever seen! There were lots of details on places to visit, and places to eat. Would recommend staying there, and hope to be back in a couple of years.
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"We were a family of 4 adults, a newborn and a three year old and Headford Cottage was so well equipped for all ages that we did not want for anything!"
The village of Stow has lots to offer including some lovely pubs and restaurants so we were well entertained the whole week. There are also some lovely nearby villages and castles well worth visiting.
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"Very very pleased with the cottage, close to the centre without being busy and noisy."
Car parking and outside space a bonus.
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"Very well presented and equipped property."
Location was excellent just a short walk to some excellent pubs with good food and drink. Highly recommend this property to anyone.
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"Beautiful cottage in a quiet location just a few minutes walk from the centre of Stow."
Can’t wait to return.
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"Perfect location to hike, take day trips & explore."
Cottage was more than we could have asked for! Very clean, welcoming & all the comforts of home. Will definitely recommend to family & friends.
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"Wonderful—clean, well equipped, light, warm."
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
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"Stylish modern and comfortable property equipped with everything we needed and more."
Only a couple of minutes walk from the center of Stow but still very quiet quiet and peaceful. A great place to stay to explore the surrounding area.
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"Well presented cottage, appreciated the welcome pack and the comprehensive information pack by the owners."
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"Wonderful cottage."
Loved how the owner popped across to fill the bird feeder and we managed to have a quick chat. The little added extras were so thoughtful.
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"Lovely cottage, extremely well equipped, great setting in the centre of town."
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"A very nicely appointed Cottage - everything of a very high standard."
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"Beautiful cottage with full amenities."
Central location made it ideal walking into Stow for dinner in the evenings. Comfortable and furnished to a high standard throughout. Thoroughly recommend.
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"A very welcoming and a lot of thought has gone into the cottage."
It has everything that you wish and in a beautiful part of England. We were able to visit near and far, near in the short walk into the village and far 10 minutes to country homes and gardens. A great two-week holiday, thanks.
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"We had a fabulous weekend at the cottage and it provided for all our needs."
A delightful cottage in a delightful location. Thank you very much. Richard Moon
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"We found the cottage an excellent choice."
Ideally suited to our requirements. Good quality all round. We would definitely recommend this to anyone, and would stay there again. Thomas
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"Headford Cottage is quietly located yet within 5 minutes' walk of the shops, pubs and restaurants."
Spotlessly clean and very well equipped - everything of good quality. A real gem and we hope to come back. Julie
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"Stunning cottage with everything we needed."
Would highly recommend it and stay there again. A lovely welcome pack was left on our arrival and lovely soaps in the bathrooms. Bernice
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"Excellent property – perfect location to the shops and restaurants."
Very homely with plenty of space to relax. We were very happy with our stay and we look forward to coming back. – The Rand family, Surrey, .
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"Beautiful cottage, very well thought out and extremely well equipped which made our stay easy and comfortable."
Cotswold Wildlife Park was amazing too! Great location, thanks very much – had a wonderful time. – The Naylor family, Hertfordshire
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"Really enjoyed our stay at Headford Cottage."
...wish it had been longer....must come back! Wonderful cottage and great location. Lovely to be able to walk to the shops and restaurants. The Cottage is a real home from home. You have thought of everything so thank you for letting us stay. We’ll be back. – The Landry family, Carmarthenshire, .
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"Brilliant – thank you very much for a beautifully prepared cottage!"
Enjoyed our weekend making the most of the views, brews and loos in the locals! Don’t change a thing. – The Brooks family, Surrey, .
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"Cottage was lovely – everything you could possibly need was here."
Lovely village and central to the Cotswolds. Great pub food and lovely individual shops. Would certainly return. – Allaway & MacKenzie families, Kent, .
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"Headford Cottage is a lovely and well equipped cottage as well as being ideally located for exploring the Cotswolds."
We were very happy with out stay and would thoroughly recommend it. – The Atkinson family, Perthshire, .
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"We have had a fantastic, relaxing break at Headford Cottage."
Great quiet location and so close to the shops/pubs. The cottage is homely and comfortable, very clean and the fittings/furnishings are great and of a high standard. Thank you for letting us stay! – The Churm party, Shropshire, .
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"A lovely cottage and a very relaxing break."
Great to be able to walk to pubs and restaurants. Fortunate to have good weather so able to explore surrounding countryside. ,The Hill family, Hampshire, .
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"We greatly enjoyed our stay in your cottage, which felt like home to us."
Tastefully furnished, very comfortable and cosy. - Miss Torres Canto, London, .
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"We had a lovely Easter break at Headford Cottage!"
The town is beautiful and it’s so nice to be able to walk to the pubs and shops but still have the gorgeous country view you get from the cottage. The Sunday roast at The Bell is fantastic and we also enjoyed a curry from the Prince of India. The children loved the animals at Cotswold Farm Park, and we were lucky to have nice weather to enjoy the outdoor space. Thanks so much for a lovely holiday. - The Wilkins family, Hampshire, .
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"The best cottage we have ever stayed in – beautifully furnished, well equipped, very clean and an excellent quiet location despite being just a short walk from the town centre."
The owners are very friendly and helpful. We had a very comfortable stay and didn’t want to leave. - The Hayes family, Ireland, .
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"Thank you for a fabulous break."
You’ve got a lovely cottage in a brilliant location, no need to get in the car to go out in the evening if you don’t want to which is an extra bonus! We’ll be back! - The Baker family, Berkshire, .
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Summary
- Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x double
- Shower room with large walk-in shower, two basins and WC
- Cloakroom with basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Sitting/dining room with gas stove-effect fire.
- Gas central heating with gas stove-effect fire
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, 2 x TVs
- Blu-ray DVD, 2 x radios with iPod dock, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot and highchair available
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Patio and gravel garden with furniture and parasol
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles
- PLEASE NOTE: Full week bookings only, arrival day Friday.
The property
Situated on a private cul-de-sac just moments from the heart of the ancient market town of Stow-on-the-Wold rests this charming property, Headford Cottage.
The cottage has been finished and furnished to a warming contemporary style and provides a lovely home-from-home for families or romantic retreat for a couple.
Benefitting from parking for two cars in the driveway you can arrive at the cottage and unload your luggage right at the door.
As you enter the property you are welcomed by a large entrance hall and convenient cloakroom to your left where you can kick off your boots and step into the living/dining area which runs the full width of the cottage and has a gas stove-effect fire and lovely French doors opening out to the back enclosed and private back garden.
When the weather permits, you can enjoy your dinner al fresco style at the outdoor seating area.
The large kitchen comes fully-equipped so look forward to making delicious home-cooked meals whilst enjoying a glass of wine.
Choose from one of the three bedrooms on the first floor to lay your head after a long day in Stow, all of which are neatly decorated and well-arranged; the master contains a king-size bed and benefits from an en-suite shower room to enjoy an invigorating rinse down and the two other bedrooms have double beds.
The shower room finishes off the first-floor nicely and has a large walk-in shower.
You will find plenty of amenities just a short walk from your door step, including tea rooms, individual shops, pubs, restaurants and art galleries.
If you want to discover the history of Stow, take a walk around the market square, where you will find the town stock at one end which dates back to the 15th Century and is shaded by an old Elm Tree and at the opposite end, you will find the ancient Market Cross, originally erected as a symbolic reminder to traders of the times to deal honestly and fairly.
St Edward’s Parish Church is known for its enchanting looking tree surrounding the doorway and it is here you will find a memorial of those who fought in the last Civil War.
At nearly 800ft, Stow is the highest of the Cotswold towns, located on the Roman Fosse Way and has many scenic walking and cycle route to explore, arrange a tour with Cotswold Walks & Hikes & Bikes, which is just a short car journey from Stow.
Bourton-on-the-Water has a fantastic miniature replica of the Cotswold-stone village at The Model Village and many stores offering refreshments afterwards!
Take a trip to Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens for the day, or take a tour at Undiscovered Cotswolds.
If you want to enjoy the scenic spots that The Cotswolds have to offer, arrange a tour with Cotswold Walks & Hikes & Bikes, just a short car journey from Headford Cottage.
A holiday spent at Headford Cottage is one to remember!
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
About the location
STOW-ON-THE-WOLD
Bourton-on-the-Water 4 miles; Stratford upon Avon 15 miles.
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 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.
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PLEASE NOTE: Full week bookings only, arrival day Friday.
Note: No Sunday turnaround.
Note: The second-floor rooms are locked and not available for guest use.
Note: No stag/hen or similar.
Note: Infants who sleep in a cot do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions, the occupancy figure may only be exceeded by up to two additional infants.
Note: 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.