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Elm Bank

4.7/5

Lower Swell, Stow-on-the-Wold

4 nights from £1,167.90

4.7/5

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At a glance

Stylish family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds

Sleeps 12

Bedrooms 5

Bathrooms 5

WiFi

Pub nearby

Shop nearby

Village

Fireplace

Off street parking

Garden

BBQ

Working from home

Large groups

Family friendly

Non-smoking

Overview

Elm Bank is a beautifully refurbished Cotswold stone holiday cottage near Stow-on-the-Wold which sleeps 9+3 guests, in five bedrooms, with the +3 option being a double sofa bed and a single day bed, with five bathrooms. This fabulous detached property boasts three spacious reception rooms, one with a stone fireplace and cosy open fire, along with a generous wrap-around garden, a lovely space to unwind in the warmer months. Elm Bank is a charming home with varied décor and a range of modern facilities including a well-equipped kitchen and a TV with on demand services including Netflix and Disney+.

Accommodation
This five bedroom holiday cottage in Lower Swell is an ideal choice for a large family gathering or for a group of friends looking for a relaxing break in the heart of the Cotswolds. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting room
Dual aspect, stone fireplace with open fire, large three-seater sofa, large two-seater sofa, two armchairs, two cube footstools, two Ercol chairs, Roberts Bluetooth speaker and selection of books and board games

Morning room (Sleeps +2)
Double sofa bed (available on request), writing desk, chair, CD player and small selection of CDs

Family/dining room
Garden access, triple aspect, electric stove fan heater, wall-mounted TV with on demand services only (login details provided), two three-seater sofas, two wicker chairs, cube footstool and large wooden dining table with seating for ten

Kitchen with rear lobby
Garden views, double electric oven, electric hob, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, two cafetières, toaster, fridge, washing machine, DAB radio and large wooden table with seating for eight
Rear lobby with tumble dryer, and free standing freezer in the hallway

Wet room
Rain shower with separate handheld shower attachment, loo, basin and heated towel rail

First Floor

Primary bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Dual aspect, king size bed, dressing table with chair, built-in wardrobes, luggage stand, wicker chair, wall mirror and hairdryer
Ensuite with bath, walk-in shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Bedroom 2 with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, freestanding wardrobe, tall chest of drawers, wicker chair, wall mirror and hairdryer
Ensuite with walk-in shower, loo and basin

Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2+1)
Garden views, double bed, single day bed (available on request), built-in cupboards, dressing table and wall mirror

Bedroom 4 with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, two bedside tables with drawers, luggage stand and wall hooks
Ensuite with walk-in shower, loo and basin

Bedroom 5 (Sleeps 1)
Single bed, drawer unit, wall hooks, basin and mirror

Family bathroom
Bath, loo and basin

Outside
Large garden comprising patio area with bench and charcoal BBQ, lawn with outdoor tables and seating for 12, along with secluded area with two wooden seats

Where you'll sleep

Primary bedroom with ensuite

King size bed

Bedroom 2 with ensuite

Double bed

Bedroom 3

Double bed plus single day bed (available on request)

Bedroom 4 with ensuite

Double bed

Bedroom 5

Single bed

Morning room (ground floor)

Double sofa bed (available on request)

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Booking & Payment

StayCotswold is a marketing agent and therefore does not own any of the cottages listed on our website. In terms of cleaning and maintenance, the properties within our portfolio are managed by a third party property manager or the property owner – your pre-arrival email will contain confirmation and contact details for the person managing your property. Bookings made via us form a legal agreement directly between you and the property owner.

For bookings commencing more than 8 weeks in advance, a 30% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the booking. The balance payment is then due 8 weeks prior to arrival.

All payments are made subject to the cancellation policy set out in the standard Booking Conditions.

Location Information

Elm Bank is situated in picturesque Lower Swell, an unspoilt village surrounded by stunning countryside and home to a popular country pub, The Golden Ball Inn. The bustling market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, with its many eateries and boutiques, is just a mile away, and can be walked to along a footpath from the village.

For your shopping essentials, there is a Co-op and a Tesco Superstore in Stow-on-the-Wold.
Lower Swell sits in the heart of the North Cotswolds and is perfectly placed for visiting the much-loved towns and villages of Chipping Campden, Winchcombe, Burford, Broadway, Lower Slaughter and Blockley.

The Finer Details

The maximum occupancy for this property is 12 guests, though the number of children (excluding infants) per booking is capped at 6. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 2 additional infants (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided (duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic)
Off street parking is available for 2 cars on the gravel driveway, with a further allocated space on the entrance lane
1 travel cot and 1 highchair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
Sorry, no pets
Strong WiFi (Speeds 40 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception is variable
TV with on demand services only (login details provided)
Garden
Charcoal BBQ (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
Oil fired central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the open fire from October to April only
There are steps and uneven levels in the unenclosed garden, so young children should be supervised
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property

Things to Note...

Please note that Elm Bank is best suited to peaceful, family-style stays. Please take consideration whilst booking as the property is not appropriate for parties, hen or stag groups, or events of any kind
Commercial and work related bookings are not permitted
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 17:00 and check out is by 10:00
The Stow Horse Fair is held twice a year, typically on the Thursday closest to 12th May and the Thursday closest to 24th October, however, we would recommend checking the exact date ahead of placing your booking. This is a traditional fair for gypsies and travelling 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. Whilst many visitors enjoy the colour and vibrancy associated with the fairs, other visitors prefer to avoid Stow on these dates
The entrance lane turn is tight, so guests with a large vehicle may prefer to use the free public parking lay-by on the road nearby
Elm Bank has a lovely garden for guests to enjoy and it is important to the owners that guests are courteous and considerate towards the neighbouring properties. We politely request that guests do not disturb the neighbours and that noise is kept to a minimum after 22:30
Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted

Security Deposit/Accidental Damage Waiver

Bookings at this property require either a £350 Security Deposit or payment of a non-refundable Accidental Damage Waiver. Where you choose a Security Deposit and we have your payment card details on file (for your security, these details are tokenised), we have the right to charge an amount up to the value of the Security Deposit to your payment card up to seven days after your departure date. In some circumstances, we may require a pre-authorisation of the Security Deposit amount against your payment card seven days prior to your arrival date, which will be released seven days after your departure date, providing no damage is reported or excessive cleaning is required. You may choose to waive the requirement for a Security Deposit by paying for an Accidental Damage Waiver at checkout. This is a non-refundable payment that covers the cost of any accidental damage or breakages to the property or its contents, up to the value of the Security Deposit. For the avoidance of doubt, guests are requested to leave the property in a reasonable condition, consistent with the property's appearance upon arrival.

Reviews

4.7/5

Our second booking via Stay Cotswold, this time for a weekend getaway with Friends travelling from different parts of the UK. The property was excellent and there was more than enough space for our group of 6, and everything you could want was provided. Location is fantastic for all the various Cotswold attractions and would recommend Daylesford Organic for brunch and a mooch around the lovely country living outlet, and a trip to the Farmers Dog for Sunday lunch if you can book. Also great for visiting Stow, Moreton and Bourton. Bonus was the 30 second walk to the Golden Ball pub across the road for a sneaky pint. We also ate at the pub on Saturday evening and the food was excellent. Thoroughly recommend.

Location is fantastic for all the various Cotswold attractions and would recommend Daylesford Organic for brunch and a mooch around the lovely country living outlet, and a trip to the Farmers Dog for Sunday lunch if you can book. Also great for visiting Stow, Moreton and Bourton. Bonus was the 30 second walk to the Golden Ball pub across the road for a sneaky pint. We also ate at the pub on Saturday evening and the food was excellent. Thoroughly recommend.

- Martin Barnes, 21 May 2026

Thank you Martin for your review of Elm Bank. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be perfect for your stay and in a great location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.

- StayCotswold, 21 May 2026

4.7/5

We enjoyed our stay at Elm Bank. The cottage is in a good location and fit our group of 12 comfortably. We requested the travel cot and did not see it in the cottage, but otherwise everything was great!

We enjoyed our stay at Elm Bank. The cottage is in a good location and fit our group of 12 comfortably.

We requested the travel cot and did not see it in the cottage, but otherwise everything was great!

- Natalie Jarvis, 1 April 2026

Thank you, Natalie, for your review of Elm Bank. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that the cottage comfortably accommodated your group of 12. We’re sorry that the travel cot wasn’t immediately visible on arrival. It is normally stored in a cupboard, and the property manager, whose contact details were provided in the pre-arrival information, would have been happy to assist you in locating it. We’re glad that everything else met your expectations, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!

- StayCotswold, 1 April 2026

4.8/5

The house was really spacious and comfortable and worked very well for our group of two grandparents, four parents and our four children aged 6 to 14. The kitchen had everything we needed to make a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings (double oven, plenty of dishes and oven trays etc) and a dining room table that comfortably fitted us all and crockery and glasses that rose to the Christmas occasion! We appreciated that the house had been tastefully decorated for the festive season. We spent a lot of time in the cosy front room, and also enjoyed various walks from the house, particularly walking up to Stow a few times, and also through to Lower and Upper Slaughter and across the ancient fields at the back as mentioned in the information left in the house. I really appreciated the comprehensive information left by the owner, it really felt as though we were being welcomed to the house and the fact that the time was taken to note how to make the most of the area and tell us about all the ins and outs of everything in the house (maps, walks, best washing machine programmes, etc!) made me feel really welcomed. Thank you. Also very efficient and friendly contact with MyClean regards getting the key code. Again, thank you.

We appreciated that the house had been tastefully decorated for the festive season. We spent a lot of time in the cosy front room, and also enjoyed various walks from the house, particularly walking up to Stow a few times, and also through to Lower and Upper Slaughter and across the ancient fields at the back as mentioned in the information left in the house. I really appreciated the comprehensive information left by the owner, it really felt as though we were being welcomed to the house and the fact that the time was taken to note how to make the most of the area and tell us about all the ins and outs of everything in the house (maps, walks, best washing machine programmes, etc!) made me feel really welcomed. Thank you. Also very efficient and friendly contact with MyClean regards getting the key code. Again, thank you.

- Mary Ohayon, 5 January 2026

Thank you Mary for your wonderful and thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that the house worked so well for your multi-generational family gathering and that you were able to enjoy a memorable Christmas together. It’s lovely to know the kitchen, dining space, and festive decorations helped make your celebrations special, and that you enjoyed spending time in the front room and exploring the beautiful walks in and around Stow, Lower and Upper Slaughter. We are especially pleased that the house information and local tips made you feel welcome and helped you make the most of both the property and the area. Thank you for your kind words about the MyClean team, we will pass your feedback onto them. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and would be very happy to welcome you back again in the future.

- StayCotswold, 5 January 2026

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Ever considered exploring the Cotswolds on horseback? Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre leads scenic rides around the villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter, and offers different rides for different abilities. With hacks for the more experienced and accompanied river rides popular with children and less confident adults, there’s something for everyone!