The Smithy

ID: S125919

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets 1

About this property

The Smithy, Broadwell is a true Cotswolds gem and one which we feel offers a wonderful and authentic experience in a location that is hard to beat. As the name would suggest, The Smithy was many, many years ago the home to the village blacksmith, with his workshop tucked next door, a cottage packed with history and well known by the older locals! In recent years the house has undergone a wholesale update but pleasingly the house retains much of the original period charm including the beams, mullion windows and a flagstone floor. In fact the old workshop barn next door hasn't been touched, so part of the original history remains intact. Otherwise, the building has been transformed into a beautiful and stunning home for up to 6 people, with all the modern facilities you'd expect. Downstairs is an attractive kitchen/ diner and cosy Living Room , while upstairs across two floors are three good sized bedrooms and two modern bathrooms. Outside is a huge garden too and altogether this top-notch cottage has plenty to offer. All this in a wonderful village that also has an excellent pub too (about 4 mins walk!) We feel this is an exceptional holiday cottage, ideal for families or small groups - in a location that is perfect for enjoying the best of the Cotswolds region.

Broadwell, a village in Gloucestershire, is quintessential Cotswold, complete with a quaint bar and beautiful stone homes. Stow-on-the-Wold, an ancient market town, is only 1.5 miles away, so you'll have easy access to grocery stores, shops, bars, and restaurants during your visit. Throughout the aonb, there are bike paths and bridleways, and there are also excellent walking trails along the nearby River Evenlode. Broadway, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Moreton-in-Marsh are just a short drive away and are some of the most well-known towns in the Cotswolds. In less than an hour, you can reach the nearby regency spa town of Cheltenham.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Three bedrooms: 1 x second floor double with ensuite Bathroom with roll top bath, WC and washbasin and TV with freeview, 1 x double, 1 x twin.

1 x wet room style shower room with walk in shower, basin and WC, ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with electric flame effect fire.
Utility.

Central heating, electric flame effect fire.

Large electric hob, double oven and grill, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, tumble drier.

2 x TV, one with BT view, DVD, video player, wifi.

Fuel and power inc in rent.

Bed linen and towels inc in rent.

Travel cot and highchair.

Large garden, terrace with table and chairs.

Ample off road parking.

One well behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.5 miles.

Note: This property requires a good housekeeping bond of £100.

Note: The stairs to the 2nd floor bedroom are steep and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

Nearby points of interest

  • Cotswold Motoring Museum
  • Burford Garden Center
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park And Gardens
  • Crocodiles Of The World

Reviews (42)

  • Laura

    A lit sign to the front gate would help. The house wasn’t given a thorough clean before our arrival, we had to wash all crockery, cutlery and pots and pans before we could use them due to food residue left from previous occupants. The mattresses are poor quality now, perhaps just overused - replacing them would help guests sleep better. With some small improvements the house would be gorgeous, especially in the summer with the large garden and patio space.

  • Andrew

    This needs to be sorted asap. Cottage is well appointed and in a lovely village

  • Thomas

    The facilities were really good, however a few little things could be addressed to make the stay perfect! Lacking in some good sharp kitchen knives, in the loft room the sloping floor meant the person on the window side of the bed felt like they were falling out of bed as this was sloping as a result. The outside of the cottage could have had some nice plants in the tubs rather than the dead beheaded shrubs that were previously there. There also appears to be wasps nesting in the roof space above the loft bathroom window. It’s also a shame something hadn’t been done to improve the fenced off derelict barn, which is infringing on the parking area which meant we could not fit both cars in the parking area. However despite these things we still really enjoyed this cosy well equipped spot in the Cotswolds.

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