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Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds

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Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
Outdoor dining
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Chalford, England
  • Place, RMC - The Cave
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcade Archive
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cheltenham Racecourse
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Stroud

Located in Stroud, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of RMC - The Cave and Arcade Archive. .This vacation home is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Thames River and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Minchinhampton Common.
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What's nearby

  • RMC - The Cave - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arcade Archive - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Minchinhampton Common - 5 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Gloucester Quays - 34 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 41 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Stroud Station - 11 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Felt Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stroud Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ale House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Juliet - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds

The Woodlands offers a luxury self-catering country stay in Chalford, the Golden Valley in the Cotswolds, with over 1 acre of private woodlands and gardens. Just two hours drive from central London, with miles upon miles of natural beauty right outside the front door, this 18th-century cottage extended house is perfectly placed for you to enjoy all that Cotswolds has to offer. Ancient history flows through over a thousand years’ history of the valley’s legacy as one of the country’s earliest cloth-making areas that have made it unique. Still, recent restorations undertaken by the owners have brought it right up to the modern-day, making this self-catering home a character-filled family retreat that is utterly wholesome in every way.

Explore the Cotswolds' natural beauty during the day and in the evening, sit out either in the front courtyard with a cool glass of local wine or enjoy some marshmallows by the pit fire on our bird view high decking, as the last of the day’s sunsets beyond the woods.

Inside:
Stone-built fireplace, oak floorboards, and the iconic 9m long openable glass wall overlooking the valley, The Woodlands is as quintessential as bucolic. A home that celebrates the simple but beautiful things in life creates beautiful memories and happiness.

Outside
Rising with the sound of birdsong, pad downstairs and out into the garden and down to the woodlands for a quiet morning wander around, before back to The Woodlands’ kitchen with freshly provided local produces for a healthy breakfast. After filling up on coffee and toast, pack backpacks and head across the hill, through Chalford Village and up onto national woodlands or down to the canal to enjoy endless Cotswolds views over a picnic of the wonderful sandwich from the famous Lavender Bakery; on return, gather around the fire pit for some local bubbles and conversation as the light fades from the sky.

Practicalities
There is ample parking for up to four to six cars in the private car park. The kitchen includes a Rangemaster Gas cooker, electric oven, hob, American style fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, and a washing-dryer. Due to the nature of the traditional country house style, there are a number of low doors throughout. There is an unfenced steep slope in the garden and a low fence on the patio; please supervise children at all times.


The Woodlands Welcome includes
Luxury welcome hamper of local produce, including Organic loaf, Organic milk, free-range eggs, etc.
We have two Smart TV, recipe books, internet...
The White Company Luxury toiletries in all bathrooms
We have Netflix free for you to enjoy; however, if you want to watch over other apps, suck as Prime Video, NowTV, you need to log in using your own account.
Amazon music is available to both Alex Echos in the living room and kitchen.



Pets

Yes, we love all well-trained pets.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Well-trained pets are welcome.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Please supervise children at all times.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes G.

Liked: Cleanliness
BBQ needs an update! Property was clean and beautiful! The access road was a bit tight for our car(SKODA 5 door). Otherwise, recommend the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

caroline m.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was lovely and in a great location for our stay. Check in/ out details and house info very informative
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nina K.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suzy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We travelled with our dog, and two families. Had a great trip and the property is perfect for a winter at home stay. The snug is great and allowed the teenagers to have their own space. Dog friendly and the kitchen worked well for a large group and cooking. Outdoor space needed some attention but it was winter, so we weren't there - and I'm sure it's an amazing space in the summer time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrice d.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was beautiful and welcoming. The host was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Barry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A few minor issues other wise all goodDifficult access road , hill very slipperyLeak in lounge above window.Kitchen drawer handle falls off Leak under sink in kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona P.

I booked your property for a very special birthday weekend after a lot of research and consideration. Although the property was at the top end of our budget, the photos and description appealed as a luxury venue offering top quality comfort.The location is undoubtedly first class. The house is magnificent but the upkeep, maintenance and presentation of the property and gardens leaves a lot to be desired*the outside eating area under the pergola had obviously not been cleaned for some time. At the outset of our visit on Friday, we had to purchase cleaning products and set about giving the table and chairs a thorough clean before we could enjoy eating outside*the plumbing system needs urgent attention. Each time we turned the cold water on the pipe reverberated noisily. This happened with any usage of cold water, toilets and even the water dispenser in the American fridge. We were all affected by the noise the pipes created after flushing toilets during the night*the ice maker within the American fridge packed up on day one and we were without ice over a very warm weekend. It appeared to be working again at the end of our stay but did cause some frustration for Saturday and Sunday*we were unable to switch off the downstairs bathroom light and this bathroom has no key for the lock* the drawers in the smallest double bedroom had collapsed*apart from the master ensuite bedroom there were no mirrors or waste bins in any of the other three bedrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karnail S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Great place, just like the pictures. Note Dark Lane is a bit narrow and single lane, so be careful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Woodlands

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and made good use of the surrounding areas, the house is beautiful and full of character, very clean and everything that one could need provided for. Unfortunately we were not happy about the state of the outside area , the furniture was dirty and weeds growing in abundance through the cracked paving slabs , all of the plants in pots are dead ! We would have liked to spend some time sitting in the garden admiring the amazing views but were unable to do so as the area was not inviting, I wonder if the owners are aware of the situation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great visit

We throughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful well appointed home. The surrounding areas were delightful. Enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb house superb location

The property's kitchen was extremely well equipped and there were even vases available for flowers so it was really home from home, it had everything . Beds super comfortable and white company toiletries a really nice touch. Great house and would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cotswolds

Great place! Really enjoyed it!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Just lovely

a beautiful property! plenty of room to spread out, yet cosy at the same time. The views are to die for, and we got to see badgers and deer!My only advice us for people who like complete darkness whilst sleeping: the blinds are not blockout blinds, so it is worth bringing an eye mask.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Christmas Getaway

We chose this property for its size and location for a 3 day Christmas break and it did not disappoint. Even though the weather was lousy you could see out to the valley due to the high position of the house and I’m sure this outlook is even more stunning in the Summer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cotswolds Getaway

Had a wonderful stay - communication with Poppy and the property were top notch, and made for a relaxing, long weekend stay. The property is even better than the photos, private, and the highlight is the living room with large windows letting in sun and the surrounding English countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maria T.

Views

Lovely big house amazing views loved the white company toiletries lovely and warm lovely bedding Very very steep narrow road to property be warned! Windows could do with a good clean! cob webs and some dust around the house light bulbs out if all these things was addressed would be fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding

We stayed three nights for a family wedding locally. The house was spacious downstairs which was a plus due to the weather as it was very stormy and cloudy and foggy! The house had everything we needed lovely terraces which we would have loved to use if only the rain had stopped! The bedrooms needed a mirror in each room to help the female guests in their getting ready. But overall a lovely house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Countryside

Lovely little hillside cottage that was great for our family. Well appointed and had everything we needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Beautiful house with amazing views

Fab house with everything we could possibly need. Amazing views and gardens, absolutely brilliant time had for our joint 60th get together. Great communication with Poppy & the app was very helpful. Would highly recommend and would love to visit again one day, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

Just had 4 nights at this lovely house with my 3 siblings and partners. All of us 70 or over. The house was perfect. We loved the big sitting room and dining area looking out onto the terrace and hills beyond. The terrace was great for breakfast and afternoon tea. We had plenty of space to be together or apart and the furnishings were tasteful and comfortable .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D., Taunton Somerset, U.K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house for a family gathering

Great position with lovely views. It was perfect for our family gathering with plenty of space. Really good communication with the owner. The approach is incredibly steep it was much better arriving from the top of the hill downwards. Great outside space would be lovely in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R., Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend family celebration

Had an excellent time staying at The Woodlands as a family celebrating a big birthday. The property/garden was great, with lovely views from the front. The location was good for both short and long walks, although extremely hilly. Poppy was really communicative from the time of booking right through to the end of our stay. A beautiful home that did not disappoint. Excellent facilities, quality linen, clean and extremely comfortable. Plenty of space for 6 adults and 3 children under 3 years old. Overall we had a wonderful stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Long Weekend

Stayed at the Woodlands for a long weekend for my wife's and my 60th birthdays. Absolutely fantastic stay from beginning to end. Loved the place so much we did not want to leave. The host, Poppy, was very easy to communicate with and was very flexible regarding check in & out. Will be back to this little (big) gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024