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Characterful, cosy cottage with far reaching views along the Slad Valley

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A living room with two sofas, a patterned rug, and exposed wooden beams.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a floral armchair, a matching ottoman, and a patterned rug.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table. A television is mounted on the wall, and a staircase leads to another room.
A vintage red stove with a wooden handle and a white kettle on top.
A wooden cabinet with multiple shelves holding various blue and white ceramic dishes and a white container.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Slad, England
  • Place, St Marys Painswick
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Stroud Bowl
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cotswold Canals Trust
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Stroud

Located in Stroud, this cottage is in a rural area. Stroud Bowl and Painswick Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Stroud Farmers' Market and Gloucester Quays. Consider Elmore Court for a night out or Arcade Archive if you're travelling with kids. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, cycling and rock climbing nearby.
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Map
Slad, England

What's nearby

  • St Marys Painswick - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Stroud Bowl - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Stratford Park - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Painswick Rococo Garden - 9 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cotswold Canals Trust - 9 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Stroud Station - 11 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Curio Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ale House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Queen Victoria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Woolpack Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Falafel Mama - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Characterful, cosy cottage with far reaching views along the Slad Valley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Characterful, cosy cottage with far reaching views along the Slad Valley?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Characterful, cosy cottage with far reaching views along the Slad Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful, cosy cottage with far reaching views along the Slad Valley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Characterful, cosy cottage with far reaching views along the Slad Valley located?

This family-friendly Stroud cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of St Marys Painswick and St Mary’s Church. Stroud Bowl and Stroud Farmers' Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage with a real sense of history

We loved the cottage, the lovely countryside with great walks, the Laurie Lee connections and the excellent communications with our helpful host. All combined to make a great family holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
So pleased you had a fantastic family reunion and enjoyed the cottage and the local area. You were superb guests, thank you for leaving the house in a splendid condition.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Families

Lovely cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2024
So glad you had a great time…
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cottage

Great spacious cottage with lovely elevated garden too. Super location for walks and popping to Stroud and other Cotswold areas. Many thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent base for a relaxed and comfortable short break in the Cotswolds. Cottage clean and well equipped and beds very comfortable. Excellent communication with Debra who was very accommodating. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
Thank you for your review, I’m so glad you had a great time. Hopefully I will be able to host you again in the future.
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