Guests say
The Garden Cottage in Stroud offers a comfortable and spacious stay with a warm, homely feel. Guests appreciate the property's location, adjacent to the Amberley Inn, and enjoy the local hospitality. The cottage is praised for its comfortable bed, efficient central heating, and the added charm of a woodburning stove. While some guests experienced maintenance issues, the majority found the cottage to be a peaceful and enjoyable base for exploring the Cotswolds.
Most guests found the cottage to be clean, with particular praise for the towels provided. However, there were isolated reports of odours and blocked sinks, which suggest room for improvement in this area.
The location is highly regarded for its beauty and convenience, with the cottage nestled in a picturesque village and close to local attractions. The proximity to the Amberley Inn is a bonus for many.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, noting the cosy bed and effective central heating. Some noise from adjoining hotel rooms was mentioned, but it did not significantly detract from the overall comfort.
The facilities received mixed reviews. Positive comments were made about the shower and Wi-Fi, but there were several reports of maintenance issues with heating, the dishwasher, and kitchen equipment. The lack of a microwave was noted by a few guests.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness of the hosts in this regard.
About this property
Tucked away in the idyllic village of Amberley but close to Nailsworth, Minchinhampton and Stroud in Gloucestershire, South Cotswolds is this beautiful one bedroom cottage, The Garden Cottage. Enjoying a stunning setting within the Cotswolds AONB, whilst the cottage is completely private and accessed separately it is in the grounds of the Amberley Inn overlooking their pretty pub gardens. The Inn offers a wide ranging menu to suit all tastes as well as a locals bar and wood panelled lounge bar both with large open fires. The Garden Cottage is a superb pet friendly dwelling for a couple seeking romantic getaway in the Cotswolds. On the edge of the National Trust owned Minchinhampton common, the area offers a plethora of walks and open space. Look forward to impressing your other half with delicious meals, cooked in the well-equipped kitchen, featuring a handy dishwasher, and ready to enjoy at the dining table over a bottle of wine which opens out onto a quiet enclosed private courtyard with relaxing sun loungers. After dinner, retire to the sitting room, where you can snuggle up on the sofa in front of your favourite show, as your four-legged friend curls up in front of the crackling woodburning stove.There is also a delightful snug area with a sofa bed , perfect for enjoying a moment of peace with a hot chocolate and a selection of lovely books. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom for your convenience. Climb the stairs to the first floor, where you will find a spacious double bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom, perfect for freshening up before retiring to bed. On those evenings when you don’t feel like cooking, head over to the on site Amberley Inn, an historical landmark where you can enjoy tasty dishes, fine wines and local ales as well as enjoy a 10% discount off all food purchased. If you can tear yourself away from your pretty surroundings, wander into the local village with its stunning views across the five valleys as well as home to one of the oldest links courses in England, Minchinhampton Old Golf Course. For a wider selection of amenities, head down to the town of Nailsworth with its many independent shops and renowned restaurants. Alternatively visit Woodchester Valley wines for a preorganised tour of the vineyard and sample their award-winning wines. Continue into Stroud, the home every Saturday to one of the largest Farmers Markets in the UK FROM 8-2PM. Also nearby is the traditional Cotswold town of Cirencester as well as Tetbury the home of HRH Price of Wales, and a truly beautiful bustling Cotswold market town. There is so much to do and see locally the Garden Cottage makes a great base for exploring the area.
The former mill town of Nailsworth lies in the beautiful wooded Stroud Valley with events and festivals announced by the local Town Crier. It offers numerous high quality shops, a delicatessen, two butchers, an award-winning organic cafe, restaurants, art and antique galleries and a farmers’ market. Close by are Badminton and Gatcombe Park, famous for their horse trials, the historic wool village of Painswick and High Grove in royal Tetbury.
Accommodation
One double bedroom with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Snug
Biomass heating with woodburning stove.
Electric Oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine.
32" TV, WiFi.
Travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking with electric charging point available on site.
Private, enclosed rear garden with furniture and barbecue.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Castle Combe Village
Reviews (20)
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Susanne
Wonderful cottage fully equipped with everything you could want. Lovely comfortable bed. The hotel serves incredible food to a very high standard. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. We have already re booked for next year
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Christopher
Missing, ambiguous, inaccurate, property descriptions. "off road" parking is not dedicated to property is in pub car park. EV charging is not dedicated to property it is a hotel owned facility. Rear courtyard has no sun lounger or bbq and is in near permanent shade (ps we saw a rat) Front garden is not secure for dog, no outdoor seating, needs drain cover. Odour in front room may be from floor mat we needed to spray No mention in description of adjoining and roof space hotel rooms above (noise issue). Fridge is only a larder fridge - freezer compartment would be nice to have. Impossible to clean properly before departure no mop no bucket no floor cloth useless broom useless vacuum cleaner. The bedroom is excellent comfortable and well furnished, bathroom also brilliant. WIFI and TV worked well. We did not mention that the downstairs windows are very insecure one hinge at least was completely detached also the back door sticks badly Breaker on the fridge circuit tripped late in stay and could not be reset - hotel were informed. On a more positive note we loved the area and the places we visited with dog in tow. Hotel staff were very helpful and we liked our evening meals. Main reason for this report is this is our second booking with Sykes, the first property was exactly as described down to the finest detail. This second clearly was not should we learn from this we should not trust Sykes again?
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Nancy
Ideal touring base with lovely walks