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Stable Cottage at Freams Farm, Painswick - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms

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A spacious living area with a high wooden ceiling, a cozy sofa, and a kitchen in the background.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by stone walls and wooden beams.
A stone building with a steep roof, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with flowering plants.
A spacious living area with exposed wooden beams, a stone wall, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a stone fireplace, a dining area with white chairs, and a kitchen with white cabinets.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Painswick, Gloucestershire
  • Place, Prinknash Abbey
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rococo Gardens
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Painswick Rococo Garden
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Stroud

Located in Stroud, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Robinswood Hill Country Park and Barnwood Arboretum & Park, while City Museum and Gloucester Guildhall are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider JDR Karting, or check out an event or a game at Kingsholm Stadium.
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Map
Painswick, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Prinknash Abbey - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Rococo Gardens - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Painswick Rococo Garden - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • St Mary’s Church - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre - 9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Stroud Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wagon and Horses - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ridge & Furrow - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fostons Ash Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stable Cottage at Freams Farm, Painswick - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stable Cottage at Freams Farm, Painswick - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stable Cottage at Freams Farm, Painswick - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stable Cottage at Freams Farm, Painswick - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stable Cottage at Freams Farm, Painswick - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Stroud cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Prinknash Abbey, St Mary’s Church and Rococo Gardens. St Marys Painswick is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

House is a pearl immersed in nature. So peaceful place The lady was so kind and welcoming Highly recommended Thank you To be back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Easter break

Stable cottage was perfect for me and my family. A great location for venturing out and about. Added bonus of use of the tennis court, the gardens were amazing and waking up to the views was perfect. Had a great stay and will return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review of Stable Cottage

This was a perfect little hideaway for a weekend break. Set in beautiful grounds it was a great location and so peaceful. Will definitely be returning.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Low-key, relaxed cottage in the Cotswolds with excellent tennis court

Lovely cottage. Spacious main room; comfortable bedrooms; good bathrooms; beautiful area; and a fabulous private tennis court. Great bolt-hole! We loved it and plan to return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

3 night stay

A great cottage, situated in an absolutely idyllic, peaceful & tucked away location, yet within easy reach of nearby attractions. This really is a hidden gem of a property, which is an absolute credit to the owners, who were really friendly, helpful & hospitable. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful rural getaway

Beautiful rural home in idyllic surrounds. The house was very well finished, very comfortable and well equipped for self catering. The property is down a country lane close to beautiful village of Painswick, lots to do in the area. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2022
Thank you for your review, we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A true bolthole

We had a sunny week in this lovely quiet place, visiting villages and towns in the area. We loved the numerous walks in the area too, and found the local map and local walks books very useful. We had delicious meals at nearby pubs as well as using the barbeque at the property. The property was very comfortable and well equipped. We were sad to leave when our week was up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family break at Cotswold

Lovely cottage located very handy for most towns very good condition but unfortunately too much humidity on the rooms downstairs to the point that would be disturbing our sleep. Ok for a couple of days but wouldn't be possible to stay longer. For the money they charge this is poor value.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Stable Cottage. We’re very glad to hear that you liked the cottage and it's lovely location. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner who has taken these points on board and is looking into them. We do hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

lovely retreat

Our family loved our stay in Stable Cottage. My daughter was thrilled to say hello to the cows in the field each morning, I was enamored by the Nespresso machine for my morning coffee, and my husband found the bed extremely comfortable. Coming from overseas, we were caught off guard in not having shampoo on site, but the welcome bottle of wine more than made up for it! The cottage is comfortable, cozy in all the right ways, and the property is beautiful and close to lots of places to explore. I've already recommended it to friends.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Everything fine

Just fine
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely short stay

We had a good stay at Stable Cottage. It is in a peaceful setting, very close to beautiful Painswick and we made use of the fab tennis court and the local walks which are accessible immediately from the accommodation. Bedrooms were comfortable and had plenty of storage. The place was clean throughout. Downsides were the small dining table (it was a squeeze to get 5 of us round it even with one of the group being a child), lack of coffee table in the lounge area, rusty mirror in the main bathroom and the high risk of being burned by the immediate scalding water in the bathrooms - don't even think about standing under the shower if someone else is running a tap because you will be burnt as one of our group unfortunately was. Overall I would recommend this place but a few tweaks are needed for it to get a 5 star review.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on your recent stay at Stable Cottage. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed both the cottage and its lovely location. Regarding your feedback about the size of the dining table, we have a 3D tour available on our website that shows the layout, including the table, and also highlights that there is no coffee table in the property. We’ve shared your feedback to the owner, who mentioned that they would have been happy to assist you if you had reached out. They also want to let you know that the table can be extended, and they would have been more than happy to help with the water temperature issue. A plumber is scheduled to attend the property soon to look into this, and the other points you raised are being reviewed and addressed.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Country location

Fairly spacious accommodation, in a nice rural setting let down by a few things. The downstairs (bedrooms and bathrooms) really smell (drains), especially at the back. We decided to use the 3rd bedroom as a luggage room as the smell was so bad there, and the kids shared the bunk room. Both my kids complained of uncomfortable mattresses, something which they have never done anywhere else. Both had springs and wires sticking out. Property had been superficially cleaned but we soon noticed cob webs everywhere, sticky chairs and grimy sofas. Although the barn is set withing nice grounds with far reaching views, these can only be accessed via the owners residence and cannot be appreciated from the rental. The barn itself is dark with no views at-all.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
Thank you for taking the time on sharing your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Stable Cottage at Freams Farm. We have shared your valuable feedback with the property owner. We’ve never had complaints about the children's beds or bunk beds before, and we take pride in keeping them clean and functional. We've spoken to the housekeeping team and will arrange to trim back the branches near the windows. We do hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay at The Stables Freams Farm

The Stables at Freams Farm was the perfect location for relaxing, walking and exploring the Cotswolds. The accomodation has a living area, which is spacious and at the same time homely. This , together with the location, was the main reason for booking the Stables and it didn't disappoint. Situated away from the road it made for a peaceful and chilled stay. All our walks were straight from the front door to well marked footpaths. The Cotswolds Way is minutes from The Stables with several good route options. Sue and Peter are great hosts and easily contactable. Highly recommended
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderfully peaceful

A lovely cottage in a very peaceful location. Everything you need for a relaxing stay is provided. We will definitely be returning
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Such a shame our stay was spoiled

No WiFi and absence of basic toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, washing up liquid etc.) were main gripes. Luckily, there is a Tesco a few miles away, so we could buy tea towels etc. Broken cafetiere - owner tried to help and brought coffee pods. He also called his internet provider, but to no avail. Service from Bolthole Retreats was poor when we were called on the day of leaving to pay £60 for our dog that we believed had already been paid upon booking. Request for this to be waived given the circumstances was denied and we were bluntly told we should have just continued to call the owner (he was elderly and we didn't think this was fair after his third visit). Sorry, won't be returning, as level of experience and facilities did not reflect what we usually receive for the price paid when visiting The Cotswolds.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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