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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
Master 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
Availability & Booking
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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
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
- 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
- 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
- Hen and Stag parties are not permitted, though other same sex groups can enquire
- Commercial and work related bookings are not permitted
- Events are not permitted without prior consent
- 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
A security deposit of £350 is required for bookings at this property. This amount will be pre-authorised on your credit card 7 days prior to your arrival date, providing no damage is reported the pre-authorisation will be released 5 days after your departure. For the avoidance of doubt, guests are requested to leave the property in a reasonable condition, consistent with the property's appearance upon arrival.
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