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Nice and clean. Good location, easy walking distance to Broadway High Street.
Would have liked a hand towel in downstairs bathroom, rather than needing to use one allocated to a family member. Would have liked nicer hand wash.
Reviewed by Samantha4.4★Mar 2025
"Absolutely lovely house, perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds."
We’re 2 families (4 adults, 4 kids) and it was perfect for us - plenty of room for the kids to play on the sofa and at the kitchen table, with an extra table for meals. Kitchen was generally well-equipped and easy to use. Lovely and clean house, would definitely visit again!
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Feb 2025
"Beautiful property with a quiet back streets walk to the centre of Broadway alongside the Man Cave and Co-op."
Everything is provided for. Only disappointment was a lack of oven gloves.
Dear Gareth, I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for making me aware of the oven gloves, we have now made sure that we have doubled the amount of gloves provided for guests.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Gareth5.0★Feb 2025
"Lovely stay away at 17 Sands Close."
Property was a close distance to Cheltenham Racecourse which was really handy. Gorgeous area in Broadway, perfect setting for a weekend break. Very clean and spacious house for 11 guests to relax and enjoy. Would highly recommend this holiday home.
Dear Victoria, Thank you for your lovely review, I am delighted you you and your guests enjoyed your stay. Yes Cheltenham Racecourse is not too far away from my property and also at certain times of the year you can catch a picturesque steam train from Broadway station to Cheltenham Racecourse.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Jan 2025
"Ideal location and within walking distance to centre of Broadway"
Reviewed by Ian4.7★Dec 2024
"Lovely property providing everything you need for a good holiday/break."
Reviewed by Jillian5.0★Dec 2024
"A gorgeous home from home just 10 minute's walk from the centre of lovely Broadway."
Everything you could need for a very relaxing stay in a great location. We climbed up to Broadway Tower, visited lots of the pretty villages nearby and had a wonderful time. Great art gallery next to Otis & Belle coffee shop & artisan bakery just near the house.
Reviewed by Jo5.0★Dec 2024
"Very nice property and suited our extended family of 9 perfectly."
It was very well positioned for walks as well as for shops and tearooms and meals out.
The house was well equipped and parking was fine. I would definitely recommend it to friends.
Reviewed by Shirley5.0★Oct 2024
"Such a lovely homely comfortable house."
From the time we drove up to the property we love it-so beautiful inside that I so wished it was my house.
All the rooms are so comfortable with the 3 bathrooms for 10 of us. The flow of the house is great -ample room to move around.Quiet beautiful area. We met a very friendly neighbour from across the road before we left.
To sum it up-Perfection-homely -comfortable -will strongly recommend . And Broadway is just so beautiful . The Steam Train from Broadway is strongly recommended to add to your holiday. 6 stars ++++++
Reviewed by Pek5.0★Sep 2024
"I have stayed at this extremely stunning property on several occasions."
It is very spacious and welcoming, a real home from home. Spotlessly clean, well equipped with everything that you could possibly need, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, and sofa and beds to sink into, also comes with a large woodburner and plenty of logs to get cosy on a winter's night.
The property has plenty of off road parking, and is situated in a very quiet residential cul de sac.
The big plus is the delightful, enchanting garden, absolutely gorgeous.
I would absolutely highly recommend this lovely property, you will not be disappointed, also extremely pet friendly.
Reviewed by Calantha-olivia5.0★Sep 2024
"Excellent property within 10/15 minutes walk to Broadway, lovely quiet area."
Garden enclosed and very secure with fencing for my dogs.
Parking in front drive of house.
The Swan Broadway very nice. Plenty of walks including Cotswolds way. Would stay again.
Reviewed by Hilary4.7★Aug 2024
"Fabulous location with short walk into Broadway High Street which was a major asset as we had 2 wheelchairs."
Broadway is a short distance from many other beautiful towns and villages with the bonus of the steam railway.
The property was ideal for our 3 generation family break. The property smelt lovely when we arrived and was spotless. Having a washing machine and drier was very useful.
Reviewed by Zoe5.0★Jun 2024
"The position of the property is handy for the town, but in a quiet tucked away spot ."
The garden is lovely and private, and has plenty of comfortable seating. Shame the weather wasn't better for us! A well equipped, comfortable, and tastefully modernised holiday home.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Apr 2024
"Overall very satisfied with this property."
Good location walking distance from Broadway. Parking for 3 cars. Spotlessly clean with excellent kitchen facilities and plenty of dining space. There was a problem with the downstairs shower which was fixed very quickly. As a group of 6 adults and 4 children under 12, it was ideal. Lounge seating area might be a bit small for more adults but it worked very well for our group.
Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7★Mar 2024
"Although less spacious downstairs than it appears in the photos, the house was nice and we enjoyed our stay."
Broadway is lovely, with lots of good walking on the Cotswold Way nearby. The house was clean, well maintained and provided with enough kitchenware (important for a Christmas stay). The owners had put up a lovely tree and decorations. It is worth knowing that pets are not allowed upstairs.
I am delighted to hear you all enjoyed your Christmas stay Jacqueline.Broadway is such a beautiful quintessential Cotswolds village to enjoy.Thank you for your feedback.Since the photos have been taken we have added additional seating in the lounge for guests.
I think the inclusion of the Christmas tree slightly reduces the downstairs space a little.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jacqueline4.1★Dec 2023
"What a gem this house is, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac and only 10 mins walk to the town centre."
This property is a home from home and everything you need is at hand, it is a lovely warm house with a beautiful log burner. The beds are really comfortable, we had a lovely stay at this property and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Very dog friendly with a lovely garden .
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Dec 2023
"Well appointed house with all that you would need for a comfortable stay just 10 mins walk to the top of Broadway high st ."
We were a group of 6 adults , 3 young children ( 6,4,3 years of age ) and a small dog and did not feel cramped at all . Lovely big dining table that we could all sit round .
House was very clean and welcoming .
Out stay was for 3 nights on the coldest days of the year so far but with the log fire and central heating we were very cosy .
Reviewed by Ann5.0★Nov 2023
"Fantastic property, spacious, comfortable, clean and everything we needed to enjoy our stay."
Great location being 5 minutes walk from town. Only thing that was missing was a stair gate.
Reviewed by Robert5.0★Oct 2023
"Comfortable and well equipped."
What the house lacks in “character” is made up for by its great location being walking distance to the centre of Broadway. It can be difficult to find a normal, reasonably priced house with 6 bedrooms and this was perfect for our book club group.
Reviewed by Harriet5.0★Oct 2023
"Lovely big house with plenty of bedrooms, and space for a large group, set in a quiet cul de sac with easy walking distance to the main street."
It was immaculately clean and tidy and also space for 3 cars on drive. Great find!
Reviewed by Maxine5.0★Oct 2023
"Ideal property for what we needed - a family reunion for a special birthday celebration for 7 adults and 3 children."
Despite being right in The Cotswolds, the property is not cute, but modern and very tastefully furnished.
Reviewed by Steve5.0★Jul 2023
"This holiday house was lovely."
It was one of the cleanest we have ever stayed in and the decor and furniture was modern, bright and well maintained. We would only make a couple of suggestions to make this the perfect holiday location. Firstly the curtains in the downstairs bedroom let light in and would benefit from some black out linings. The outside was a little bit of a letdown as it needed some tlc. We note that you let dogs stay, and the lawn was quite long which could be an issue for owners cleaning up after their pets. Overall though we loved this house and would recommend it to anyone.
Reviewed by Haidee4.7★Jun 2023
"What a lovely property."
We had a great stay. Only a few minutes walk from Broadway Main Street and in an ideal location. Ample sized garden perfect for lazy afternoons.
The kitchen had everything we needed and more and everything was spotless. It’s a beautiful home and perfect for a larger family or 2 families sharing.
Reviewed by David5.0★May 2023
"Lovely property situated just a few minutes walk from Broadway High Street."
10 of us stayed for a week between the ages of 19 to 77 and we all had a great time.
The open plan layout was brilliant. The bedrooms were all a decent size and the beds very comfortable.
There was plenty of crockery, cutlery etc for a large group.
I would highly recommend this property.
Glad to hear you all enjoyed your stay at my property Leigh. We do our best to make it a comfortable stay for all our guests. And I’m sure you’ll agree Broadway is such a beautiful part of The Cotswolds
Many thanks for your comments
Nick
Property Owner
Reviewed by Leigh5.0★Mar 2023
"The house is clean and well equipped, and comfortable, and plenty of room for when all our family joined us for the weekend."
It is well placed, a lovely walk into the town, which has some lovely shops and tea rooms, which were dog friendly so excellent, as we had our dog with us. We would highly recommend this property and the area, would love to go back again in the future.
Reviewed by Bernice4.7★Jan 2023
"Very comfortable, great accommodation in an excellent location"
Reviewed by David5.0★Dec 2022
"Although we were not able to book our first choice due to a booking error, we were offered an excellent choice of alternative properties to choose from and the rebooking process was simple and quick."
The information about the property was accurate, helpful and reminders were sent at good intervals. The house itself was perfect for what we wanted. We celebrated my husband's 40th birthday with friends and the space was perfect and facilities excellent. The beds and sofa spaces in particular were really comfortable and we all slept really well! At only a short walk from beautiful Broadway high street we had great access to shops, restaurants and pubs. Would definitely consider booking this house again for similar weekend's away. Thank you.
Reviewed by Jess5.0★Nov 2022
"Fantastic house."
Spotlessly clean. Lovely little touches like leaving bottles of water for us. Heating was on when we arrived which was lovely but it's a warm house anyway so we turned it off in some rooms.
One bedroom is downstairs and the bathroom is next to the kitchen so not ensuite but very close.
The garden is big and looks beautiful but being there in November meant we didn't use it.
We walked into Broadway in about 5 or 10 minutes which is absolutely beautiful. Nice little shops. Short drive to other Cotswolds towns. We went to Moreton in Marsh and had an amazing afternoon tea at Cotswolds tearoom.
The street is quiet too. Recommend this house and would definitely stay here again. Thanks to the owners for a great stay
Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Nov 2022
"We had such a brilliant stay in this home."
We felt it was even better and more homely in person than the pictures could show. Great and spacious kitchen and living room. Close to some lovely walks and delicious cafes (including No.32 Broadway).
There is an iron in the house, which isn’t listed but a great bonus as we were there for a wedding. No toiletries provided but that wasn’t listed so we knew to bring our own. Couple of mattresses were a bit soft and sinky and curtains didn’t keep out much light in the mornings but both fine for a weekend stay.
Overall, we all spoke of how we loved our stay here and would definitely come back for a spring/summer trip to make use of the lovely garden and surrounding walks.
Thank you!
Thank you for your complimenrtary review Rebecca.I'm so gladyou enjoyed your stay at my property.Following your comments we have now purchased new replacement Emma matresses,which should rectify the sinking issue and are looking into purchasing blackout curtains.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Nov 2022
"Fabulous property with everything made to make you feel very welcome."
Lots of thought and care into providing everyday essentials to make the stay as easy as possible. Great quality kitchen. Everything exceptionally clean. The sofa and a couple of mattresses could do with modernising, however still fine for comfortable weeks stay. Great location for Broadway and easy access to everywhere.
Thank you for your great feedback Chris.
It pleases us to know you had an enjoyable comfortable weeks stay at our property.
We will look into the mattress situation,however the Emma mattresses that we bought are only a year old.
Thank you for pointing this out
Property Owner
Reviewed by Chris5.0★Oct 2022
"Ideal property for our group, very clean and well presented."
Unfortunate didn’t get to use the back garden as the weather was not conducive. Would stay there again.
Reviewed by Robert5.0★Oct 2022
"We enjoyed our stay."
The house was of an excellent standard and extremely clean providing everything you need for your stay.Garden was great too.
Reviewed by Old4.7★Sep 2022
"The holiday house is in a really good location close to lots of really nice ..."
The holiday house is in a really good location close to lots of really nice places
First Sykes stay I’ve had with no welcome pack
No barbecue or lightning outside to enjoy summer evenings in the garden which made it feel you were not supposed to use this area
Excellent parking and very quiet street
Reviewed by Michael4.4★Aug 2022
"This is the second time that we have stayed in this property."
We really love it. It is well located, beautifully maintained and always pristine. We bring a small dog so the downstairs bedroom is useful as he is happy to sleep in the lounge.
It has a lovely garden too. I would thoroughly recommend and would stay again.
Reviewed by Teresa4.1★Jun 2022
"The house was immaculate when we arrived and had ample space for nine of us (four adults and five kids 12 - 15) and a dog."
The garden was a good size and perfect for a glass of wine whilst enjoying the sunset. The Close itself was extremely quiet and only a five minute stroll to the very pretty High Street.
We enjoyed lots of lovely walks during our stay. Most of them straight from the house. And one rainy afternoon we drove to Evesham to watch a film in the Regal cinema which was an unexpected delight. A beautiful old fashioned cinema with table service and super comfortable seating. Highly recommend.
One comment for the owner - most of the pots and pans need replacing as they don’t work on the induction hob.
Reviewed by Philippa5.0★May 2022
"The house is only a short walk from Broadway high street."
It was immaculately clean throughout and the bedrooms all fresh and inviting. The addition of arm chairs in the lounge is a big plus. We would stay again.
Reviewed by Brian5.0★Apr 2022
"Wonderful, welcoming property."
We were delighted when we arrived at the house to find a beautifully Xmas decorated home ready to accept 8 adults & a 3 month old baby. It was very clean and obviously well cared for. The space was fabulous and accommodated us all really well over a very busy Xmas time in the kitchen, dining room & lounge. The facilities are great & provided everything we needed. Very comfy beds with great nights' sleep all round.
It's also in a great spot being so close to Broadway's High Street for a lovely walkabout & very handy for lots of The Cotswolds favourite spots.....
Would also be great for a summer vacation.
Reviewed by Kim5.0★Dec 2021
"Overall the property was spacious and well presented."
My son, who is an architect, thought the design was well thought out. The kitchen and dining area provides ample room to comfortably seat a full set of adults. The only observation I would make for your consideration relates to the lounge area. We were a party of seven adults and had no complaints but, had there been more of us, the provision of a couple more comfy chairs or a small sofa might be beneficial.
Reviewed by Nigel4.7★Nov 2021
"This is a beautiful house which suited 6 men most of mature age who would normally have a single room in an hotel."
The area is a fine English village and we would book it again.
Reviewed by William4.7★Oct 2021
"The house was just what we needed."
It was light,bright,clean and well looked after. There was plenty of room and seating areas. Great garden as well.
Broadway is a great village and the house is only a few minutes walk away. Plenty of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.
A lot to do in the surrounding area.
Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Sep 2021
"The property was spotlessly clean and felt very welcoming."
We enjoyed eating outside and relaxing in the large garden. The kitchen and utility room were modern and well equipped. Broadway village centre was a short stroll away. We enjoyed beautiful walks from the doorstep.
Reviewed by Elenore5.0★Sep 2021
"Holiday cottage was well presented, had ample space and a nice garden."
It is within walking distance of Broadway and is ideally located for local sightseeing.
Six bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x double, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x twin, 1 x single
Ground-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Utility
Central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer
TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Private driveway parking for four cars, and further roadside parking
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, gravel and furniture
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.5 miles
Note: No hen/stag or similar
Check-in time: 4pm
Enjoy a steam train ride from Broadway Station which takes you through to Cheltenham race course, and other various stops
Subject to availability
Please Note: Unfortunately, there is no EV car charging facilities at this property
The property
17 Sands Close is a superb holiday home in the quintessential English village of Broadway.
Resting in 'The Jewel of the Cotswolds', 17 Sands Close is an ideal setting for a large group to make the most out of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the charming market towns that surround it.
You are greeted to the property with a spacious driveway, and some extra roadside parking where needed, before you step through the green front door into your home-away-from-home.
The inviting open-plan living space is well-decorated and spacious, so grab a spot on the sofa and enjoy the flickering woodburning stove as you turn on the TV for an evening of entertainment.
The contemporary kitchen space is certain to entice any budding chefs, with the self-catering facilities you need to whip up a meal for your large group of loved ones and gather to enjoy round the two wooden dining tables.
The ground-floor also boasts a utility with laundry facilities, which leads to a shower room that compliments the bright and airy double bedroom.
Patio doors lead from the ground-floor bedroom and from the living space to a gorgeous, enclosed garden, which boasts two sun loungers in a sunspot, an outdoor table for an evening of al fresco dining and further seating so you can enjoy that crisp bottle of wine under the stars.
Climb upstairs and choose from one of the immaculate bedrooms; three doubles with soft white furnishings and ample storage space, a twin offering flexible sleeping arrangements, a single for those wanting some extra privacy and a further double with its own en-suite shower room so guests can get ready in style.
Your holiday home is complete with a bathroom, where guests can soak their muscles or freshen up in the shower.
17 Sands Close is just a short walk away from the local shop for any essentials and a lovely pub serving food, as well as the world-renowned Lygon Arms Hotel which offers spa facilities.
You can rent bikes at the nearby Broadway Tower which has red deer, and great access to the bike trails of the Cotswolds, there is also an abundance of National Trust properties to discover including the 16th century Snowshill Manor, as well as local museum and scenic walks.
Enjoy a steam train ride from Broadway Station which takes you through to Cheltenham race course, and other various stops.
Subject to availability.
Take a short drive to the market town of Evesham where you can find a great selection of shops and eateries to suit all tastes, you can also explore the bustling marina, visit the Almonry Museum or take a stroll around Abbey Park.
Nearby Cheltenham is home to the popular racecourse, as well as interesting museums and galleries.
For an unforgettable group trip to this outstanding area, choose 17 Sands Close as your base.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £750.
The charming village of Broadway, known as 'The Jewel of the Cotswolds', nestles beneath the Worcestershire hills. This quintessential English village, one of the most beautiful in the Cotswolds, offers a superb range of unique shops and boutiques, galleries and restaurants, but is also steeped in history with its origins dating back to Roman times. The world-renowned Lygon Arms has been popular for centuries, and now spa facilities can be enjoyed at pre-arranged times. Broadway serves as a great base for exploring the Cotswolds and surrounds with Shakespeare’s town of Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham Spa and the historic town of Worcester within easy reach. With an abundance of National Trust properties, museums, beautiful walks and cycle trails, this really is a great place for a relaxing holiday, all year round.
