Golden Valley View

About this property

Golden Valley View is a bright first-floor apartment resting in the vibrant market town of Stroud, Gloucestershire. Ideal for couples, friends, or a small family, this thoughtfully appointed retreat enjoys a peaceful position with views towards the surrounding countryside. Arriving at Golden Valley View, you pull into your private space beside this beautiful detached apartment, where the peaceful setting of Stroud begins to unfold around you. Climbing the steps towards the entrance, you step inside and notice a simple bench placed thoughtfully in the hallway, offering a quiet moment to pause as you transition into the calm of the apartment. Soft natural light spills from the Juliet balcony ahead, drawing you into the open-plan living space.

The handcrafted feel of the kitchen becomes clear as your eye falls on the carefully upcycled and hand-painted blue fixtures, each contributing to a space finished with great attention to detail that gives the room a thoughtful and refined character. As you prepare ingredients, the induction hob warms beneath your hands while glimpses of the surrounding landscape add a gentle sense of connection to the outdoors. Moving into the dining area, you can imagine easy mornings with the balcony doors parted just enough for fresh air to flow in. In the sitting area, the natural brightness shifts across the seating, inviting you to choose a book from the selection and settle into a moment of stillness.

Wandering through to the twin bedroom, you find a peaceful space shaped for unhurried evenings and restful mornings. The shower room lies close by, its stylish tiles lifting the feel of the room as steam gathers within the walk-in shower, offering a refreshing start or end to each day. Further into your stay, you have the convenience of a utility room available for guest use, along with private outdoor space that provides a pleasant area to unwind when the weather invites you outside. With the nearby canal only a gentle wander away and Stroud’s independent shops and eateries easy to reach, the apartment offers a balance of tranquillity and accessibility.

Stroud has a brilliant farmers market every Saturday and fantastic open studios event with hundreds of artists, which takes place in June each year. Beyond Stroud, the wider Cotswolds opens out around you. Within comfortable travelling time, Gloucester invites you to explore its magnificent cathedral, where soaring stone vaults rise high above you, the cloisters hold centuries of quiet echoes, and coloured light from stained glass settles across ancient stone. Cirencester, also within smooth reach, draws visitors with the Corinium Museum’s Roman stories, leafy parkland surrounding the remains of the amphitheatre, and historic streets lined with inviting boutiques and cafés. Further into the Cotswolds AONB, sweeping viewpoints reveal rolling hills that shift with the light, woodland trails wind through ever‑changing shade, and wildlife rich meadows reward slow wanderers with birdsong and wide open skies.

Golden Valley View is a beautifully finished retreat that offers an inviting base for discovering Stroud, the valleys around it, and the wider landscapes of Gloucestershire.

The town of Stroud is known as the less commercial corner of the Cotswolds, a somewhat bohemian collection of buildings, squares and lanes, tucked into the green hills which once housed countless sheep during the town’s time as the centre of the Cotswold’s woollen industry. Today, Stroud welcomes visitors to its friendly cafes, quaint bookshops, independent shops and tempting eateries. Described by Jasper Conran as the ‘Covent Garden of the Cotswolds’, Stroud has a regular farmers' market, year-round programmes of music and theatre, a thriving arts scene and a state-of-the-art cinema. For simply relaxing, Stratford Park on the edge of town offers lakeside walks, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a museum. Head out of town to explore the five sweeping valleys which surround it, with country lanes just made for walking or cycling.

Accommodation

First-floor apartment.

Twin bedroom.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with Juliet balcony

Central heating.

Induction hob, fridge, air fryer, slow cooker, toaster, kettle, dishwasher.

TV, selection of books, super-fast WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Access to utility room.

Designated parking space for 1 car.

Garden with decking.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles, canal 0.3 miles.

Note: There is no oven.

Note: There are 10 steps to enter the flat.

Note: a lovely welcome pack full of local goodies is provided for your arrival