Self-Catering at Orchard House | Holiday Cottages in Stow-on-the-Wold

Holiday home
Orchard House is a spacious detached cottage situated in the tranquil Cotswold village of Upper Oddington. It is just moments from both the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold and fashionable Daylesford Organic shop & restaurant. The cottage beautifully combines historic honey coloured stone, flagstone floors and wood beams with stylish contemporary furnishings and decor. Downstairs, three historic cottages have been combined into one long, light and spacious set of living spaces. Cooks and entertainers should adore the magnificent and well-equipped kitchen which, with its high ceilings, large cooking range and classic farmhouse dining table, is the heart of this home. The living room, with two large, comfortable sofas, and log burner is ideal for friends and family to relax together after a ling country walk or meal. Upstairs there are three bedrooms ( one king-size double, one King-size double or twin, and one set twin), as well as two stylish bathrooms ( both with power showers, WC, and washbasins, one also offering a bath). There is also a downstairs cloakroom. To the rear is a large secluded garden with patio and small stream. To the front there is ample off-street parking. The cottage itself is situated off a quiet lane. Upper Oddington is a characterful village situated in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is surrounded by countryside, offering the opportunity for numerous walks. The village has two pubs, including the award-winning Fox Inn, and an 11th century church ( St Nicholas) with it's medieval last judgement fresco. The Charming Cotswold villages of Burford, Chipping Campden and Bourton-on-the-Water are all close by. Stratford, Oxford and Cheltenham are also easy to visit. Orchard House is an award-winning cottage which has been selected for features in the national press on many occasions. We hope that it is the perfect home whilst you explore this beautiful area of the Cotswolds.

Accomodation Details
Tranquil characterful village with two pubs close by & a village shop.Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Walking distance of renowned Daylesford Organic. Three bedrooms - one first floor king-size double with en-suite bathroom (walk in power shower, toilet and washbasin), one first floor super king-size double (or two singles on request), and one first floor twin. Additional first floor bathroom with bathtub, power shower, toilet, and washbasin. Ground floor cloakroom with toilet and washbasin. Extensive open-plan kitchen-dining room leading onto the garden.

Area
Oddington, Gloucestershire is a short drive away from Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds and originally an Iron Age Fort. 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.

Region
Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.

Amenities
Electric cooker with double ovens and five hobs. Fridge, /freezer, dishwasher, microwave, electric mixer, filter coffee machine, toaster and kettle. A separate Utility room with separate has both a washing machine and drier. Living room with two large sofas, flat screen Smart TV and wood burner set in traditional stone hearth. TV with Sky (including Sky Sports & Cinema) &, BT Sports., Blu-ray, DVD player., Fibre broadband Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi Boosters (both upstairs and in the kitchen). Selection of DVDs, books, and games. Central heating, electricity, internet, bed linen and towels all included. Enclosed rear garden with patio, table, and chairs. Gravel driveway with ample parking for three cars. Cot and highchair available on request. One well behaved pet very welcome. Note: There is a small stream at the very bottom of the garden, families with young children should take note. Note: This property requires a refundable Good House Keeping Bond of £300. Please note an initial supply of logs & kindling is provided for the property between October until end of March; additional log supplies can be purchased locally

Resort65522165371

May 2023

Large and spacious home on a quiet path in the heart of the Cotswolds countryside just a short drive from various tourist destinations. Comfortable and modern home furnishings with a stylish kitchen area.

HelenI113

April 2023

This is an amazing cottage , fully equipped , a cooks delight , log fires ,amazing views , walks, pubs , peace and tranquiliry what more can you ask for .

Bryony H

March 2020

My husband and I stayed here for a weekend with friends. The cottage is beautifully furnished, the rooms are spacious and the beds are very comfortable. We enjoyed a relaxed evening in the stunning kitchen/dining room, and spent many peaceful hours reading in the cosy living room.The location is great, with access to walking routes and near to a number of excellent pubs. We look forward to our next stay.

Spraytanpam

October 2019

What a fabulous home, well furnished and stocked, beautiful garden with shallow stream at the end. Comfy beds, powerful showers and very warm. Lovely wood burner with a huge basket of logs. Lovely welcome tray of biscuits, drink, tea etc. Beautiful village, spotless with very friendly neighbours. A great place to stay for a family of 6..... Plenty of room to do your own thing. Lovely kitchen space, great to cook in...will definitely be returning.

WillJSMarshall

August 2019

My wife and I spent a weekend here with friends and enjoyed every moment. The house itself is spacious, comfortable, and extremely well outfitted. The village has such tranquil walks and a great selection of high-end gastropubs and restaurants (the Kingham Plough is exceptional!) that you're spoilt for things to do. Can't recommend it enough.

Ben D

We have stayed twice at Orchard House, we love it and are keen to continue returning. For us it's been a slice of peacefulness away from London life. It combines home comforts, the charm and cosiness of a Cotswold village with plenty of options for country pursuits. The house is wonderful - done up to a very high standard with a cosy living room, very comfortable bedrooms and a spacious and really well designed kitchen/ dinning area. Lots of lovely little touches - White Company soaps, lovely linen and a fab coffee machine. Great pubs within walking distance inc fantastic gastropub (the Fox). Plenty of walks and beautiful villages all very close and loads more options within a short drive. Perfect for a quiet relaxing weekend or an active outdoors week.

AdamTheExplorer1

My Partner and I have actually stayed here on two occasions, having enjoyed our first visit so much it seemed impossible not to return! The location is fantastic, with picturesque running/walking routes and numerous pubs, gastropubs and restaurants all within a short distance. Whilst the time we visited with a car felt more convenient, we were equally able to enjoy the weekend when we relied upon the train from London and local taxis. The first time we visited was at the beginning of December, and the plethora of independent shops in Broadway (a nearby village) coupled with Daylesford, made for the perfect Christmas shopping offering. The cosiness of the living room with the large sofas and wood burning stove meant the evenings were spent out of the cold, playing board games with a glass of wine in front of the fire. The second time was in the Spring and we enjoyed the long walks, beautiful surroundings and drinks on the patio. Within the property itself, you can tell every detail has been thought of and designed specifically to create the perfect holiday home, from the expansive, open plan kitchen with the large farmhouse kitchen all the way down to the little details of high quality linens and toiletries. It is my favourite holiday home in the UK and one we would certainly love to return to.

KathrynDavies82

July 2019

My husband and I have stayed at Orchard House twice in the last year. It is such a beautifully designed and furnished home, with every attention to detail a holiday home should have! The rooms are spacious and the beds exceptionally comfy!! We had the best nights sleep in years in the master bedroom. The kitchen and living areas are very large but still retain a homely feel throughout. Though we have visited in November and in March, the house is so perfectly located that we didn’t need sunny weather every day to enjoy ourselves. We can walk to local pubs and it’s only a short drive to many picturesque villages and stores. Now we have found Orchard House, we won’t be renting anywhere else in the Cotswolds!! In fact, we think it’s the best holiday home we have ever stayed in.

Bethan J

We stayed for a weekend with friends and had such a lovely time in this well kept and spotlessly clean three bed cottage. The kitchen was roomy and perfect for cooking a meal for our group at the big farmhouse style wooden table; we had some lovely lunches in the sun on the patio too. We also walked to nearby pubs for dinner and did some fantastic (if a little hilly!) cycles around the local area. We even found a wild swimming spot. Couldn’t recommend it more for a countryside getaway, and can’t wait to go back later this year.

Mrs Birch

March 2019

Excellent! Very clean, comfortable and well equipped..

Mr Dobson

A fantastic holiday.. Orchard house was as lovely as described and very well equipped, more so than advertisement suggested.

Miss Wheatley

November 2018

A girls holiday for a friends birthday.. Beautiful property in a pretty village. Very well located for visiting other villages and towns in the local area and further afield. The property was very cosy, comfortable and suited the 5 of us nicely. There is something for everyone whether that be places of historical interest, walking, shopping or eating out. I had requested one of the bedrooms be set up as a twin room instead of a three quarter, although on arrival an oversight meant it had been set up as a three quarter. Following a call to the office, the housekeeper had arrived at the property within the hour [we would have done it ourselves although bedding was stored in another part of the property that was secured]. Excellent customer service that could not be faulted. Would happily recommend to others as a relaxing and comfortable place to stay.

Mrs Crumbleholme

October 2018

Orchard House exceeded our expectations.. With a three year old and a one year old we really appreciated the huge kitchen diner which provided the perfect space for the boys to play.

Mr Gay

We generally loved our stay at the property, but there are a couple of maintenance issues that we would like to raise.. There were a number of light bulbs not working throughout the property, the most inconvenient being the lights to the property entrance. This made key collection from the safe at night extremely difficult due to it being pitch black! Perhaps a quick bulb check could be made before guests arrive? Also, on our arrival the refuse and recycling bins were almost full. We were lead to believe that the bin collection woupd be during our stay and the bins were placed onto the road, presumably by the housekeeper. However this wasn’t the case as the bin collection is fortnightly. As a consequence, when we left the bins were over flowing. Perhaps provision should be made for refuse to be removed after guests have left the property? Finally, the Roman blind in the kitchen was found to be broken. This and the non working light bulbs I reported directly to the office, during our stay.

Mrs Dix

September 2018

It was so good to stay in a cottage that was really well equipped, comfortable, and taken care of, as near to one’s own home as could be.. Many thanks to the owner and especially the housekeeper,who keeps up this high standard week after week, for us all to enjoy. May this go on for years to come!

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Orchard House in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire