ID: S424905
Church View in Lower Slaughter is a characterful cottage appreciated for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and well-equipped nature. The garden is a highlight, providing a delightful space for family activities. The property's location is praised for its beauty and tranquillity, though some guests found the local atmosphere less welcoming. Comfort is generally well-regarded, with cosy settings and comfy beds. However, there are mentions of maintenance issues and the need for TLC in some areas. While personal touches are noted, guests should not expect these as guarantees.
Most guests found the cottage to be clean and fresh, contributing to a pleasant stay. However, one review mentioned uncleanliness and a need for better upkeep in certain areas, slightly lowering the score.
The location is consistently described as beautiful and quiet, with a lovely village setting. Despite some guests perceiving the locals as standoffish, the overall sentiment towards the location is very positive.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and enough space for families. The stairs may pose a challenge for some, but this does not significantly detract from the comfort experienced by most.
The property is well-appointed with necessary facilities, and guests appreciated the garden. Criticisms include issues with garden furniture, a shower, and the lack of direct garden access from the house, indicating room for improvement.
While guests have expressed gratitude for the cottage's setup and the dining table being fully laid upon arrival, there are insufficient references to specific gifts or thoughtful gestures to accurately score this category.
Church View is a charming Cotswold stone property which dates back to the 17th century and holds a wealth of character, hosting up to eight guests in four spacious bedroom this property is the perfect getaway for a small family or group looking for a relaxing stay in the Cotswolds. Located in the idyllic Lower Slaughter and overlooking the village church, the stunning location of this property is unparalleled.
The courtyard at the rear of the property has sought-after parking spaces for up to four cars so you can unload your luggage right on the property grounds and enter into the fresh lobby as you kick off your boots and walk into the character filled drawing room which boasts exposed beams, stone mullion windows overlooking the glorious front garden and inglenook fireplace housing a warming woodburning stove; enjoy a fun games evening with your loved ones making use of the games provided.
A small passageway leads you past a rare and eccentric wig cupboard and into the light, dual-aspect sitting room which has lovely wood flooring and country styling, with five occasional chairs, this room is a delightful relaxing space for you to chill out with your group and catch up on your favourite TV show or watch a DVD.
The tastefully decorated kitchen with eye-catching ornamental AGA, is well-equipped and ideal for home cooking, along with a breakfast bar and two stools, before moving into the stylish dining room which is home to a large dining table and has a beautiful ornamental fireplace.
There is a shower room on the ground floor, along with a useful utility room with washer/dryer, which can be used for additional storage.
When sleeps calls, head up the steep staircase with handrail up to the first floor where you will find two beautifully styled bedrooms; the master contains a king-size wooden sleigh bed and has lovely dual aspect quality and exposed beams, you can catch up on your favourite TV shows from the comfort of your bed; the second bedroom has picturesque rural views through the stone mullion, dual aspect windows and contains twin beds; completing this floor and benefitting from underfloor heating is the bathroom, complete with roll-top bath for you to relax in.
A choice of two impressive bedrooms are accessed up a second flight of steep stairs, the first hosts a king-size bed and has striking exposed wooden beams and a TV; the second bedroom on this floor is a twin room, with beautiful views overlooking the church.
Once you have rested your eyes for the evening, head down to for some fresh air into the well-maintained, wonderful wrap-around walled garden which has colourful flowers and a magnificent pear tree which climbs the property. Accessed via a side gate in the courtyard, the enclosed garden is mostly lawn, and is bordered by tall hedges and mature shrubs, with a fragrant herb garden resting just beneath the kitchen window which guests are welcome to utilise. Stunning views towards the churchyard can be enjoyed at the wooden bench and from April to October the owners provide a large table with parasol to enjoy your meals alfresco.
Lower Slaughter is widely regarded as one of England's most beautiful villages with picturesque cottages lining the banks of the River Eye which flows from Upper Slaughter through Lower Slaughter. Planning your itinerary can be a difficult task when there are so many wonderful things to do around Lower Slaughter, here are just a few things you can do during your trip: Bourton-on-the-Water is dubbed the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ due to the sparkling River Windrush, which runs through the heart of town, spanned by multiple picturesque bridges, where you can enjoy high tea at a riverside café, find your way out of the Dragonfly Maze, shop in a boutique store, or visit the Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection.
Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold villages, which is a small market town with an array of boutique shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, as well as the Farmers’ Market which every second Thursday of each month, featuring inviting local produce; you can visit the Fosse Gallery to admire an array of contemporary British art, indulge in a bite to eat and drinks at The Stag at Stow, or revel in the scrumptious tea and cakes at The Old Bakery Tea Room.
Burford, known as Southern “gateway to the Cotswolds” is perched upon a hill and the high street is lined with charming antique shops, boutique stores, and cafés, here you can visit Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens where you will find over 250 species of animals and be inspired by the beautiful landscaping and seasonal displays throughout the park.
Whatever the time of year, whatever the weather, Church View is a fantastic choice for you and your loved ones to enjoy a wonderful escape to the Cotswolds.
Lower Slaughter is a village in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, 4 miles south west of Stow-on-the-Wold.The village is built on both banks of the River Eye, a slow-moving stream crossed by two footbridges, which also flows through Upper Slaughter. At the west end of the village there is a 19th-century water mill with an undershot waterwheel and a chimney for additional steam power. There is a ford where the river widens in the village and several small stone footbridges join the two sides of the community. A mill is recorded in the Doomsday Book of 1086 on the site of The Old Mill. In the 14th Century it had begun to be known as Slaughter Mill and is open to the public to view today. Lower Slaughter is home to the pretty church of St Mary. The church and its impressive spire were re-built in 1867 but some arches between the nave and the south aisle date back to the thirteenth century while the church of St Peter's, in Upper Slaughter, is a historic Norman church with parts dating from the 12th century .
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size (one first floor, one second floor), 2 x twin (one first floor, one second floor).
Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, first floor bathroom with roll-top bath, shower over, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with breakfast bar and two stools.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Drawing room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge/freezer, washer, dishwasher, 2 x cafetières, hairdryer.
3 x Freeview TVs, DVD player, radio with CD player and iPod dock, telephone, WiFi, selection of DVDs, games and books.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Lawn garden with furniture (April to October), covered well, and herb garden.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.6 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Paula
Could not fault it.Facilities and space are great and everything we needed was provided for a 3 night stay.
Alexia
A wonderful holiday cottage full of character and charm. We ordered an online Sainsburyâs shop, delivered to the property upon arrival ( make sure you write in comments to deliver to the rear or the property- this helped them not take the wrong turn to the front !). Wonderful clean property, beds really comfy enough space for all the family to enjoy and not to feel on-top of each other. Games for children and great channels on the tv for all to enjoy. We had an issue with heating on the first evening, wifi nest dropping out .. but Sykes out of hours came to the rescue and sent some one out to help .. they turned up with extra wood for the log burner as a back up .. was soon back on so all good. Note to anyone with mobility issues.. stairs can be a bit steep in places and low beams on upper floor .. my 6ft 5in son managed to duck to gain access to upper floor but those less agile and tall may find this a bit of a challenge. Beautiful house, grounds & village, we made lovely memories as a family just wish we couldâve stayed longer to explore.
Jenny
Unfortunately I broke my elbow during our stay (not at the cottage) so there was a bit of to-ing and fro-ing to hospital! Happy for the following to be published: The location of the cottage is absolutely fantastic - pretty and quiet village, no traffic concerns (unlike nearby Stow-on-the-Wold), great pub next door, gorgeous church view, and great to have parking for 4 cars. Cottage was very well appointed - there was nothing we needed that we didn't find. The stairs are definitely a bit of a challenge for older people and young children but this is made clear in the listing. The garden was wonderful. It would have been nice to maybe have some cushions or more comfortable garden chairs. Also a shame the only direct access to the garden from the house was blocked off by the conservatory which we didn't have access to. It would have been great to have a few garden games to use - boules, croquet maybe... My only criticism would be that the directions could have been better. I think it mentioned that the access road was just on or after the bend after the church but don't think it said which side of the road and since the sign at the entrance to the driveway says 'Steeple View' we all assumed this was a private drive to that house only. Just mentioning this house sign in the directions would be very helpful. Communication with Character Cottages was good. The inflexible cancellation policy would not make this company my first choice in future.
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