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Cotswold holiday cottage with excellent central location - Masters House

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire
  • Place, St. Edward's Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fosse Gallery Fine Art
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cotswold holiday cottage with excellent central location - Masters House

Masters House is a Cotswold Holiday Cottage offering a little haven in bustling Stow-on-the-Wold, sleeping four guests, in two welcoming bedrooms, with two bathrooms. This stylish holiday home has been thoughtfully renovated with an open plan downstairs, each room flowing into the next, making the most of the space. The cottage's historic features are still on show with painted beams throughout and vaulted ceilings in both bedrooms, these have been combined with more modern finishings, creating lovely light and airy rooms throughout. Outside, the courtyard garden offers a sheltered yet tranquil space to relax and enjoy the sunshine.

Accommodation
This two bedroom holiday cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold is perfectly suited for those looking to get together with family and friends, exploring the local countryside and eateries. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting room
Two-seater sofa, two armchairs, window seat, Smart TV with Netflix (account holders only), bluetooth speaker, bench, coat hooks and selection of board games

Kitchen/dining room
Gas hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine/tumble dryer, microwave, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine with starter supply of pods, iron, ironing board and clothes drying rack
Dining table seating four and chest of drawers

First Floor

Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, chest of drawers, chair, small freestanding wardrobe, coat hooks, mirror and hairdryer

Bedroom 2 with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, chair, small freestanding wardrobe, mirror and hairdryer
Ensuite with walk-in shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Family bathroom
Bath with overhead shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Outside
Courtyard patio garden with outdoor table seating six

The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 4 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 1 additional infant (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided
Free on street parking is readily available a short walk away from the property
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
Free WiFi
Mobile phone reception varies by provider
Smart TV with Netflix (guests to use their own login details)
Enclosed courtyard garden
Gas central heating system
The front door of the house opens onto the street and guests with young children should take particular care to ensure that the children are supervised when the door is opened
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...
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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Cheltenham

Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is in a rural area. Broadway Tower Country Park and River Windrush reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Dragonfly Maze and Cotswold Falconry Centre.
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Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • St. Edward's Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fosse Gallery Fine Art - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 29 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 39 min drive - 41.2 km
  • University of Oxford - 42 min drive - 52.6 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 10 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell at Stow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Porch House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Box Bush - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cotswold holiday cottage with excellent central location - Masters House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cotswold holiday cottage with excellent central location - Masters House?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cotswold holiday cottage with excellent central location - Masters House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cotswold holiday cottage with excellent central location - Masters House located?

This family-friendly Cheltenham cottage is located in a rural location, within a 5-minute walk of St. Edward's Church and Fosse Gallery Fine Art. Old Mill and St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

Comfy cottage in great location

Masters House was really comfy and cosy, and cleaned and presented to a high standard. Just minutes from the market square, you had everything you needed on your doorstep! Would definitely return!
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10/10 Excellent

sian b.

Masters Hpuse

Beautiful cottage in the heart of Stow, extremely clean and lovely attention to detail in all rooms. Would highly recommend for a relaxing stay in Stow
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely Stay

We had a lovely stay at Master's House. The house is beautifully and tastefully decorated, very clean, had evetything we needed and suited our needs perfectly. It is in a great location right in the centre of Stow on the Wold. We would definitely recommend the house. The free three day car park beside Tescos was very useful and little restaurant two minutes walk the from house was a lovely place for Sunday brunch.
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10/10 Excellent

Home from home

We loved this cottage. Tastefully decorated, well equipped, right in the heart of stow, evening sun trap.
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10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Beautiful Cottage in the Best Location

A beautfiul cottage located in the heart of Stow on the Wold. Masters House house has a vwery homely feel to it. It was lovely and clean with comfortable beds and a well stocked kitchen. Loved the welcome gifts too. A nice touch! We will definately return. Thank you Masters House!
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Fantastic!

I cannot recommend Masters House more highly. We had a fantastic stay and would return in a heartbeat. The cottage is centrally located in Stow on the Wold, making it an ideal jumping off point for exploring the Cotswolds. It is spacious, extremely clean and very comfortable. Kevin was a great point of contact and was keen to accommodate us in every way. Truly a special holiday. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing weekend

This is our 2nd time using StayCotswold. This house was lovely, clean and cosy. Location was perfect to pop in to Stow market square quickly. Road can be a bit loud outside one of the bedrooms but easy to adapt to
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8/10 Good

A well-located townhouse with charm

We spent a week at Master's House in July and were very satisfied. The organisation through StayCotswolds was excellent, and we felt well looked after. The pictures and description of the house's amenities on the website were accurate. However, the house is much darker inside than the photos suggest. On warm summer days, though, it is pleasantly cool inside. The courtyard is neither particularly large nor beautiful, but we still enjoyed sitting there. We would have liked seat cushions for the chairs, though. The bedrooms have very comfortable beds. However, the room facing the busy road is not suitable for light sleepers due to the traffic noise. There were a couple of minor issues in both bathrooms that should be easy to fix: the bathtub tap drips and water leaks after a while. In the bathroom with the shower, water drains slowly from the sink. The toilet only flushes if you press the button hard. The food left as a welcome gift was a nice touch. The location of the house is ideal. Pubs and shops are within walking distance. As we didn't have a car, we got around easily with the city bus service. However, parking may be difficult for car owners, especially at weekends. The street in front of the house can get very busy. We fell in love with the Cotswolds, particularly the charming village of Stow-on-the-Wold. We will definitely be back. When we do, we will gladly use StayCotswold‘s services again. Thank you very much for a lovely stay!

8/10 Good

Nicola M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage perfect for 2 couples and a good location, although it can be a little noisy as you are on a main road, it would also benefit from having sturdier bedroom furniture and some full length mirrors. The kitchen is well equipped with lots of lovely touches left for us to settle us in!! (It would be a lot easier with a non stick frying pan!) Parking round the back was good and easy accessible, you can even park electric car overnight at Tescos (5 min walk away) to charge! The Sheep was good to eat in and so was The Kings arms, overall a very pleasant stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Isabelle L.

Family stay

The appartment is beautiful! You can't beat the location. Next to nice restaurant. We especially enjoyed the Sheep on sheep's. Super cozy and clean. The kitchen is well equipped. We never had problem parking the car super close with the map they gave us! it was pretty hot on the second floor the first night but we ask for a fan and we got it the same day!

10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

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Beautiful Property

Masters House is a truly beautiful property: a very stylishly updated historic house. But it’s also super comfortable, well outfitted — we stayed in and cooked many nights — and perfectly located in town. It was a perfect home base for 4 friends doing walks through the Cotswolds. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Beautiful Cottage

We loved the cottage and location but had an extremely difficult time opening the key box. It was a weekend and bank holiday so we couldn’t get any help, fortunately an extremely nice man who lived next door was able to help but when we left he couldn’t get it open either and again, the agency wasn’t open yet. They need to have at least one person on call 23/7. Also, the bedroom with an en-suite shower was poorly designed. You could barely turn on the water because the shower head was not movable and just sprayed the water on the slanted ceiling, it needs a rainfall shower head that would direct the water straight down to be able to stand under it.
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8/10 Good

Masters house 2025

We had a lovely stay at masters house. The location was perfect. Everything we needed was catered for. The one downside was the outdoor space.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and comfortable cottage

We arrived to find a welcome pack of bread, eggs, butter and milk, everything we would need for a quick meal. The cottage was beautiful. Quirky with lovely furniture and artwork. A formally set table set the scene for a brilliant stay. Comfortable bedrooms - the bath was a treat! Couldn’t have been closer to the town centre - a variety of independent shops, cafes and eating places. We shopped! The only thing that could have improved our stay was the outdoor area - the weather was fabulous and we had hoped to sit out with a glass of wine. Unfortunately the back yard was very unwelcoming. The chairs and table were dirty and we couldn’t sit there. Get this right and it would be a perfect stay.

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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Masters House Cotswold

Outstanding! We were impressed with the excellent communications that was surpassed by the wonderful accommodations! Super clean and very well furnished! Excellent setting in Stow-on-the-Wold! The added kitchen utensils were greatly appreciated
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Lovely cottage

We had a lovely stay in this cottage. We felt very welcome with a fresh Bread, Milk, butter and eggs. The table was already dressed up. It was warm and everything we needed was available. We would realy recommend a stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Super stay!

We had a lovely stay in Masters House. The location is very convenient for the shops and restaurants with plenty parking next to Tesco. We loved finding all the little alleyways and cafes. There is plenty to do in the area and the cottage was a perfect place to come back to to relax.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Great Experience

Great location and accommodations were wonderful. Staff was wonderful and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanna L.

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

Amazing Property

Amazing property, and spectacular visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Perfect place to stay with friends.

A great base to stay for a break in The Cotswolds. The accommodation had everything that we needed. Very clean, and homely, with lots of provisions left in the cupboard. If I had to give any negatives, it would be the lack of parking. We went with another couple, so had 2 cars to find parking spaces for, which at times was difficult. It seems silly that there is a car parking courtyard right next to the property (that was used by other holidaymakers staying in nearby cottages), but we were unable to use this, even though there were plenty of spaces there every day/evening. If parking was available, I would definitely return to Masters House, but I think I would look for accommodation with parking for my next visit. Overall though, a lovely place to stay .
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8/10 Good

Stow Weekend

Stayed at The Masters House in Stow for a great weekend celebrating with good friends. Location was fantastic and felt like we were right amongst everything. Great cottage and location fantastic time had all around.

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

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Masters house welcome

We arrived from Australia and were welcomed with early check in, eggs, bread, milk etc. absolutely amazing cottage and location. Only one suggestion; perhaps renew the sleeping pillows , otherwise perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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Lovely cottage in Lively Village

We found the house very welcoming, well appointed and clean as a whistle. It was a very comfortable environment, the beds were comfy, two full bathrooms, clothes washer and dish washer. Our only complaint was the sofa, which was not very comfortable. It is also in a great location! Just a two minute walk to so much! The village is full of cute shops, nice eateries and tea shops, plus all the essentials and best bakeries!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Lovely stay

We enjoyed our week at Masters House. The location was very convenient for shops, cafes and restaurants. Beds were comfortable and the house was cool and quiet despite being on a busy street. A few small niggles: more mugs would be useful, the fridge door bottom shelf is not strong enough for large milk or wine bottles and kitchen knives are not very sharp.
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10/10 Excellent

A cosy Cotswolds stay

Our stay at Masters House was fantastic. The cottage's perfect location in the heart of Stow on the Wold made it ideal for exploring the Cotswolds. It had everything we needed and was very cozy. Parking was a bit tricky, but we managed to find a spot on the same street each day. With supermarkets, shops, and restaurants just a short walk away, the convenience was excellent. Stow on the Wold is a wonderful town, and this cottage made our visit truly enjoyable. Highly recommended!

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