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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #5

1 King Bed

Bedroom #6

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Outstanding large dog friendly country house in the Cotswolds - Old Rectory

A truly stunning example of English countryside living can be found at Old Rectory, a spectacular Cotswold holiday home which sleeps 13 guests, in six spacious bedrooms, with three bathrooms. With rolling hills and extensive countryside views as the idyllic backdrop for a country adventure, this impressive retreat has plenty to offer. Recently refurbished and thoughtfully decorated, there are hints of splendour from high ceilings with intricate mouldings to original parquet flooring and the welcoming living spaces with cosy seating areas and modern twists. In the garden, the picturesque scenery is best enjoyed from the well-positioned patio, with a generous lawn to while away a summer evening; there is no place better to immerse in the tranquillity of the surroundings. Old Rectory is a dog friendly holiday home, suitable for three well-behaved dogs!

Accommodation
This six bedroom holiday home in Miserden is perfectly suited for those looking to get together with family and friends, exploring the local countryside and eateries. The large Cotswold accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting room
Views across the countryside, wood burner, three-seater sofa, two armchairs, Smart TV with apps (account holders only), selection of board games and books

Family room
Sash windows, four-seater corner sofa, armchair, electric flame effect fire and Smart TV with apps (account holders only)

Games room
Electric flame effect fire, three-seater sofa, four armchairs, 65" Smart TV with apps (account holders only), and dual pool table/table tennis table

Kitchen
Island with three bar stools, two electric ovens, electric hob, American-style fridge/freezer, wine fridge, dishwasher, kettle, toaster and DAB radio

Dining room
Dining table with seating for 13, and Nespresso coffee machine (starter supply of pods provided)

Utility room/cloakroom
Washing machine, clothes rack, iron, ironing board, vacuum and Butler sink
Loo and basin

First Floor

Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Views across the countryside, super king size bed, wardrobe, two chests of drawers, full length mirror, hairdryer, dressing table with chair, and electric flame effect fire
Ensuite with walk-in shower, roll top bath with handheld shower attachment, heated towel rail, loo and twin basins

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Super king size bed, built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers, mirror, hairdryer and dressing table with chair

Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 3)
Super king size bed, single bed, clothes hooks, chest of drawers, full length mirror, hairdryer and dressing table with chair

Bedroom 4 (Sleeps 2)
Two single beds, chest of drawers and mirror

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

Second Floor

Bedroom 5 (Sleeps 2)
Super king size bed (can be two single beds on request), chest of drawers, clothes hooks and dressing table with chair

Bedroom 6 (Sleeps 2)
Two single beds, chest of drawers, clothes hooks and dressing table with chair

Shower room
Walk-in shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Outside
Unenclosed tiered garden with patio, outdoor table and seating for 14, parasol and lawn (please note there is a ha-ha drop in the garden)

The Finer Details....
The maximum occupancy for this property is 13 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 6 additional infants (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided (duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic)
Off street parking is available for 6 cars
2 travel cots and 1 highchair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cots, as this is not provided)
3 dogs are welcome for an additional £40 per booking per dog. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
Free WiFi
Mobile phone reception is generally good
3 Smart TVs with apps (guests to use their own login details)
Unenclosed garden
Biomass heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove from October to April only
Charcoal BBQ June - August, if you would like the BBQ outside of these months please request it at the time of booking (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
This is a period property with character features including low beams and sloped ceilings
Please note the garden is tiered, with a steep drop, and so children and dogs should be supervised when outside
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...
Hen and Stag parties are not permitted, though other same sex groups can enquire
Events are not permitted without prior consent
Either a Security Deposit or payment of an Accidental Damage Waiver is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00
The garden is regularly maintained by a professional gardening service and although this work is generally carried out when the property is vacant, the gardener may need to carry out work whilst the property is occupied. If you require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us
Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11615149
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

Stroud

Stroud is home to this cottage. Museum in the Park and Cheltenham Town Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stroud Bowl and Painswick Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Cirencester Park Polo Club, or consider a night out at Elmore Court.
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Miserden, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Prinknash Abbey - 18 min drive - 16.1 km
  • St Marys Painswick - 18 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Painswick Rococo Garden - 19 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Cotswold Canals Trust - 20 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Minchinhampton Common - 22 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Stroud Station - 26 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Black Horse Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Nice - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Royal George Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Woolpack Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Outstanding large dog friendly country house in the Cotswolds - Old Rectory pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Outstanding large dog friendly country house in the Cotswolds - Old Rectory?

As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Outstanding large dog friendly country house in the Cotswolds - Old Rectory on 1 June 2026 start from AU$1,905, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Outstanding large dog friendly country house in the Cotswolds - Old Rectory?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Outstanding large dog friendly country house in the Cotswolds - Old Rectory?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Outstanding large dog friendly country house in the Cotswolds - Old Rectory?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Outstanding large dog friendly country house in the Cotswolds - Old Rectory located?

Situated in Stroud, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of St Marys Painswick, St Mary’s Church and Crickley Hill Country Park. Prinknash Abbey and Stratford Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Generally very good. Would visit again

7 people sharing 1 bathroom on 1st floor difficult Oven dirty Prompt response to plumbing issue v good
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

lauren s.

What an amazing house.

Thank you for a fabulous weekend in the Old Rectory to celebrate a 2nd birthday a 50th birthday and a 60th birthday. I have fallen in love with the house. The views are breath taking. The house is perfect with plenty of space. Could not fault a thing. The village is lovely and the local pub so welcoming.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
Thank you Lauren for your review of Old Rectory. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be perfect, spacious and to have breath taking views. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

A stunning venue

Absolutely beautiful house in a stunning setting. We’ve booked to go again next year. Beautiful walks and a very friendly local pub about 2 minutes walk away.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you Sarah for your review of Old Rectory. We are delighted that you found the property to be beautiful and in a stunning setting. We look forward to welcoming you back next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

Wonderful

We had a fabulous stay with our children and their families to celebrate my husbands birthday. Comfy beds. Well stocked kitchen loads of space and beautiful views. Would highly recommend and definitely return Nothing to do with the property but a note for future guests sadly the food in the pub up the road was terrible which as it’s on the doorstep was such a shame
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2026
Thank you Alison for your review of Old Rectory. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped and in a beautiful location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katy L.

Lovely stay

Lovely house, gorgeous view and well equipped. All the bedrooms are really spacious and easily fit us all in!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2024
Thank you Katy for your review of Old Rectory. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely, well equipped and spacious. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Spacious and comfortable

In a lovely village , very well equipped and maintained. Very comfortable and stunning views. Lovely gardens at Miserden House just a short walk.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Thank you Christine for your review of the Old Rectory. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped, well maintained and in a lovely village location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely fabulous

Such a fab house filled with everything you can wish for. There’s was everything you could need. Clean, spacious and couldn’t think of anything that could be improved. Lovely quiet village with welcoming pub and local shop. We were kept up to date with everything from start to finish of booking. Would highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2026
Thank you Portia for your review of Old Rectory. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be fabulous, clean and spacious. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June K.

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

Brilliant house, amazing location

Great house for a family gathering. Perfect location for walks. Little shop in the village and lots of others within close driving distance. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2024
Thank you June for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family get together

Lovely old Rectory with fantastic views over countryside and plenty space for our family group ranging from aged 7 to age 79 Tiny village with a shop stocking everything. Pub was nice for a drink, but we didn’t enjoy the food there. Excellent kitchen in house for family cooking. Can definitely recommend this property.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
Thank you Linda for your review of Old Rectory. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely, spacious and to have fantastic views. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

A gem in the Cotswolds

We originally chose the rectory for our family gathering because of its location, but it far exceeded our expectations. The house itself was stunning, and the surrounding area was absolutely beautiful. The views from the property were breathtaking. It had everything we needed, and being situated in such a charming village made our stay truly special. Lots of walks on the doorstep and a great pub. Would highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2025
Thank you Anne for your review of Old Rectory. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be sunning and in a beautiful location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Stunning house, lovely location.

My friends and I have just had a wonderful stay at the Old Rectory. The house itself has everything you need for an extended stay. It is also in a lovely location. The views over the Miserden valley from the house are absolutely stunning. All the bedrooms are extremely comfortable with a good number of bathrooms between them. The kitchen is very well equipped. There is a large dining table that can seat all guests easily. There is also a great games room. Lovely outdoor spaces with great views. Plenty of car parking spaces too in front of the house. We all agreed we would definitely return to the Old Rectory for another stay as it had everything we needed to enjoy our time together.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Thank you Tina for your review of Old Rectory. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped, stunning and to have comfortable beds. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

Annual reunion

The house is absolutely beautiful in a really stunning location. It is tastefully decorated and furnished to a very high standard. It was very well stocked with crockery, glasses, cooking utensils etc. The beds were all really comfortable and the whole house was very clean. We were a group of ten women but if we had been a group of 13 I think there would still have been plenty of space for all of us. Great weekend and we hope to come back!
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2025
Thank you Catherine for your review of The Old Rectory. We were thrilled to hear that you had a lovely stay and found the property to be well equipped, comfortable and in a great location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

A wonderful stay at the old rectory

We had a fabulous stay at the Old Rectory. The house itself is impressive and plenty of room for a large group. The garden and views are stunning. The location itself was beautiful, with some great walks from the property, a little village shop and pub on the doorstep. The StayCotswolds company was also very professional and communication great. I would highly recommend the property and location to anyone.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2024
Thank you Rebecca for your review of Old Rectory. We are delighted to hear that you had a fabulous stay and found the property to be impressive, spacious and in a beautiful location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Peter H.

Family break with sons their wives and grandchildren

I have marked the condition category down due to the condition of the lawn on arrival i.e. littered with dog faeces which I had to clear up before allowing my grandchildren anywhere near it.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Peter, we’re truly sorry to hear that the previous guests hadn’t cleaned up after their pets, we completely understand how disappointing that must have been. We do hope that, despite this, you and your family were still able to make the most of your time together and enjoy the beautiful Cotswolds!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Finola E.

Very successful family w/e in the Cotswolds

Family w/e get together in a lovely old Rectory in the Cotswolds. This is an annual event and this destination is our best so far. The location was great, and accessibility of the local village and lovely pub was a bonus. Everything is provided for the guests and it all works very well. The bedrooms were all of a generous size so everybody was happy. A little more attention to comfort in the sitting rooms to make them feel more homely would be nice. A little more attention in the kitchen to tea towels etc would also be desirable, however these are small constructive comments to add to an otherwise very enjoyable stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Thank you Finola for sharing your review of your recent stay at Old Rectory. We are delighted to read that your family get together at the property was enjoyable. We are pleased to read that you found the location of the property to be great and the property worked well for your group. We will pass your feedback onto the property owner for their consideration. We hope you will return soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Justine R.

Idilic country retreat

A group of us spent a weekend at The Old Rectory and we had the most wonderful time. The house is beautiful, with six lovely bedrooms, with several tastefully decorated bathrooms. Downstairs there’s a big, well-equipped kitchen and a spacious dining room right next to it, which made cooking and eating together really easy. We also enjoyed relaxing in one of the lounges with the log burner going in the evenings. The views from the back of the house across the countryside are gorgeous, and there’s plenty of outdoor seating to make the most of it. On Sunday, we walked just a few hundred yards to the local pub for Sunday lunch, which was excellent. Altogether, it was a fantastic weekend and we’d all love to go back.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Thank you Justine for sharing your review of your recent stay at Old Rectory. We are delighted to read that you had a wonderful time and you found the house to be beautiful and tastefully decorated. It is lovely to know that you found the kitchen to be well equipped and you enjoyed relaxing in front of the log burner in the evenings and appreciated the gorgeous views of the countryside at the back of the house. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa R.

Picturesque Cotswold family vacation

The Old Rectory in Miserden was the perfect place for our large family Christmas/New Year Celebration. Couldn't have pictured a better, more scenic Costwolds stay. The house was beautifully decorated with Christmas lights and trees, everyone had their own rooms for ultimate comfort. Not to mention we were right next to gorgeous walking trails and the cutest pub a 1 min stroll down the street. The lawn in the back was perfect for the kids to kick the ball around and play cricket. All this to say the Property Manager was super responsive to my questions. Would definitely go back and/or recommend to others!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2025
Thank you Tim for your review of the Old Rectory. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be perfect for your large family celebration. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

70th Birthday Gathering

Our stay at Old Rectory exceeded our expectations in all areas. Beautiful property with very spacious living areas and bedrooms easily accommodating 14 people including 4 children and a dog. Although it was freezing outside (middle of January) the inside of the property was warm and comfortable in all rooms. Very comfortable beds and bathrooms equipped with all the essentials. Fabulous big kitchen and dining room again equipped with everything one would need to feed a small crowd. Welcome supplies of coffee, tea, milk etc supplied and much more. We definitely want to come back and experience this property in the summer.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2025
Thank you Maja for your review of Old Rectory. We are delighted to hear that the property exceeded your expectations and that you found it to be warm, spacious and beautiful. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

A Birthday at The Old Rectory

This is the perfect property for a family celebration or a holiday. The location is wonderful, with stunning views. The property is stylishly decorated and furnished to a high standard with quality beds and furnishings. StayCotswold are responsive and helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2026
Thank you Amanda for your review of Old Rectory. We are delighted that you found the property to be perfect, stylishly decorated and in a wonderful location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

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