Coach House (Hawling), Hawling, near Cheltenham
ID: S41569
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
The Coach House in Hawling offers a tranquil and picturesque setting ideal for exploring the Cotswolds. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the property's overall charm. While some guests encountered issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the majority found their stay enjoyable and the location superb.
Several guests mentioned issues with cleanliness, such as dirty kitchen counters and dusty areas. However, others found the property clean and tidy. There seems to be room for improvement in this area.
The location is consistently praised for its tranquillity and beauty, with many guests finding it an ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds and enjoying the rural setting.
The majority of guests found the beds comfortable and the property cosy, although a few mentioned that the single beds were not long enough for taller individuals.
Guests were pleased with the well-equipped kitchen and the property's amenities. However, some reported issues with the internet, temperamental showers, and a lack of instructions for appliances, suggesting that maintenance could be improved.
Many guests appreciated the thoughtful touches like the welcome hamper, although it's noted that the contents may vary. Logs for the fire and fresh towels added to the welcoming atmosphere, but there were comments about the lack of spare toilet rolls and other consumables.
About this property
The idyllic setting of the Coach House is very special, nestled in the grounds of the Grade II listed, 16th century Old Rectory, within the unspoilt village of Hawling, with stunning views from the highest point of the Cotswolds. With three bedrooms, Coach House is a perfect choice for family gatherings, or for friends exploring the charms of the Cotswolds.
This charming, detached, former coach house dates back to the 14th century and has been sympathetically renovated, ensuring original features can still be enjoyed, including exposed beams, a stone fireplace and external barn doors.
The sociable living accommodation includes a spacious dining kitchen with french doors out to the terrace and garden, and leads up a couple of steps to the inviting sitting room with its cosy open fire. A small double bedroom is also located on the ground floor, along with a shower room and separate cloakroom/WC. Upstairs, a king-size bedroom and a pretty twin room have use of the family bathroom. Breath-taking views over meadows to distant fields below can be enjoyed from the house and gardens.
Outside, the terrace provides garden furniture for alfresco dining whilst enjoying views of the delightful, mature and generous surrounding gardens and fields. The adjoining field has a soothing pond, perfect for picnics or quiet contemplation. Within the gardens are various spots to sit and enjoy the planting and terraced trees, and a sculptured sphere adds to sense of grandeur; or escape to the fun shepherd's hut with a good book and a glass of wine.
It would be very easy to stay put within the grounds of this glorious Cotswold retreat, but further delights await nearby. A short drive away you will find the picturesque village of Guiting Power, which boasts a village shop, bakery and two village pubs. Just under 7 miles away is family friendly Bourton-on-the-Water (known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds'); and charming Stow-on-the-Wold and cosmopolitan Cheltenham are less than 10 miles away.
Additional Information:
Children and infants welcome. A travel cot and highchair are available on request.
Sorry, no pets.
Parents, please be aware, there is an unfenced pond at the bottom of the field. Please ensure that all children are supervised.
Todenham Manor Farm can deliver a box of fresh local meat to your cottage for your stay.
Nearby points of interest
- Cotswold Motoring Museum
- Corinium Museum
- Burford Garden Center
- Cotswold Wildlife Park And Gardens
- Cheltenham Racecourse
Reviews (142)
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Confirmed Guest
Geweldige locatie, heerlijk huis maar de zitmeubelen en vooral de banken hebben echt een update nodig. Vullen van de kussens zou al helpen
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Confirmed Guest
Such a beautiful house and garden. Very comfortable. A lovely place for friends to stay.
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Confirmed Guest
Wunderschönes Cottage mit traumhaftem Garten.