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A hideaway where you can get away from it all and enjoy its idyllic location

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First floor: The stunning master bedroom with feature window (with blinds)
Ground floor: Cosy sitting room with french doors leading out to the pretty patio
Ground floor: Fully restored original features, including wooden beams and an antique equestrian saddle rack mounted on the wall.
Ground floor: Well-equipped modern kitchen with dining area
Outside:  Quiet and private outdoor patio, a west facing sun trap garden oasis

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Box, near Stroud, Gloucestershire
    Minchinhampton Common
    3 min walk
    Cotswold Canals Trust
    9 min drive
    Stratford Park
    9 min drive
    Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
    29 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

A hideaway where you can get away from it all and enjoy its idyllic location

As a result of winning the land in a poker game at the turn of the 20th century, Winacres Cottage is aptly named. Extensively and thoughtfully rebuilt, the property has been tastefully and elegantly furnished throughout, to welcome you to a perfectly located Cotswold hideaway, positioned directly on the edge of National Trust's Minchinhampton Common.

Through the stable-style door is a beautifully redesigned open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room space with fully restored original features, including an exposed brick wall, wooden beams and even an antique equestrian saddle rack mounted on the wall. The comfortable and neutrally decorated sitting room opens up onto a quiet private outdoor patio and a west facing sun trap garden oasis with plenty of garden furniture for guests to enjoy. To the rear of the cottage you will find a calming and tranquil ground floor bedroom with the flexibility of a zip and link bed which can be configured as twin single beds or a 6' super-king size as required. This bedroom has the most beautiful and luxurious en-suite bathroom, complete with a free-standing bath, perfect for soaking muscles after long walks in the Cotswold countryside, along with a separate rainfall shower.

Ground Floor:
Open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room
Kitchen
With an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine.
Dining area
With dining table and seating for four guests.
Sitting room area
With a television with Freesat.
Bedroom two
With twin 3' single beds, which can convert to a 6' super-king size bed on request.
En-suite bathroom
With a free-standing bath, separate rainfall shower, wash basin and WC.

First Floor:
Master bedroom suite
With a 5' king-size bed, vaulted ceiling and gable end picture window framing breath-taking views of the Common.
Shower room
With a walk-in shower cubicle, wash basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Outside:
Private patio area with garden furniture and charcoal barbecue.
Shared off-street parking for two cars.

Upstairs is the show stopping master bedroom suite with a vaulted ceiling and feature gable end picture window, providing a breath-taking view of the Common to wake up to in the morning. Across your private landing is an equally impressive shower room with an enormous shower and more country views.

Winacres Cottage is truly a hideaway where guests can get away from it all and enjoy its idyllic location, well placed for donning walking boots and exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside. There are plenty of well marked footpaths from the front door across Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, with their famous golf course, free roaming cattle and delicious Winstone's Ice Cream.

A ten to fifteen minute stroll to the picturesque market town of Minchinhampton will bring you to the Crown pub; Henry's coffee shop; and The Kitchen for cakes! You will also find an array of independent shops, restaurants, pubs, cafés and tourist attractions in the many nearby Cotswold towns, including Stroud (with its highly regarded Saturday farmers’ market), Cirencester, Tetbury, Bath and Cheltenham. The area is also well served by a wealth of National Trust properties and gardens and the much-loved Westonbirt Arboretum.


This holiday at a glance
Sleeps four adult guests.
Romantic retreat.
Ground floor bedroom with zip and link twin beds, which can be converted to a 6' super-king size bed; and a luxury en-suite bathroom.
Beautiful master bedroom suite with king-size bed and luxury shower room.
Stunning countryside views.
Private patio with garden furniture and charcoal barbecue.
WiFi.
Walking distance of a pub and coffee shop.
Sorry, no children or babies.
Sorry, no pets.
Shared off-street parking for two cars.

Property manager

Rural Retreats Holidays Ltd
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Stroud

Located in Stroud, this cottage is in a rural area. Shoppers can check out Gloucester Docks, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Thames River and Cotswold Country Park and Beach. Stroud Bowl and Hookshouse Pottery are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling and other activities like birdwatching.
Map
Box, near Stroud, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Minchinhampton Common - 3 min walk
  • Cotswold Canals Trust - 9 min drive
  • Highgrove House and Gardens - 15 min drive
  • Highgrove House - 15 min drive
  • Westonbirt Arboretum - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Stroud Station - 13 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stroud Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Long Table - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn at Minchinhampton - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The George Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A hideaway where you can get away from it all and enjoy its idyllic location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A hideaway where you can get away from it all and enjoy its idyllic location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A hideaway where you can get away from it all and enjoy its idyllic location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A hideaway where you can get away from it all and enjoy its idyllic location located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Minchinhampton Common and within 3 miles (5 km) of Woodchester Valley Vineyard and Winery and The New Lawn. Woodchester Park is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rosemary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Staying in Box.
Not as big as photos. Felt a bit underwhelmed with the property. Tv very small couldn’t see it from the sofa. No dish cloths, 1 dishwasher tablet. Couldn’t find an umbrella for the garden. Had trouble finding the property, not well signposted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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