Guests say
Holloway House is a well-received cottage in Wotton-under-Edge, praised for its spaciousness, ideal for both adults and children. Guests enjoyed the local amenities, secret rooms, and garden, though some noted issues with maintenance and recycling facilities. The hot tub was a highlight, despite difficulties with heating it. Overall, the property offers a charming and convenient stay for families and large groups.
The property generally appears to be well-maintained, though there was an isolated complaint about a cleaning fee related to dishwashers and a soiled towel, suggesting room for improvement in cleanliness or communication of expectations.
The location is highly praised for its convenience, with easy access to local shops, pubs, and supermarkets. The proximity to walking paths and a local car park adds to the appeal, although parking restrictions were a minor inconvenience.
The house is described as comfortable and perfect for large groups, with ample space for children to play. However, some guests mentioned issues with pets being restricted to the ground floor and one review noted problems with bathroom door locks.
Facilities like the hot tub and secret rooms are highlights, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as the gate mechanism, bathroom doors, and an overgrown secret garden. The lack of recycling facilities was also noted.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score cannot be provided.
About this property
Holloway House is situated in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds Market village of Wotton-Under-Edge. This impressive Grade II listed 17th century period property has been completely refurbished and provides spacious accommodation. The Cotswold Way Trail passes through the town, along the main high street, which are packed with family run shops, cafes and pubs selling an amazing range of goods. The property is the perfect base for walking, exploring, or a friends and family get together. The impressive accommodation with lovely period features, consists briefly of an entrance hall with staircase to the main body of the accommodation on the first and second floor level and starts with an attractive galleried landing, having a stained glass arched sash window to the rear. This leads to a delightful large, panelled living room with two sash windows to the front and a feature fireplace. There are two good-sized double bedrooms, a twin bedroom, and a luxury family bathroom. Also accessed from the landing and to the rear of the house is a shower room, and a light and spacious kitchen/dining room, perfect for entertaining. The study has a second staircase up to an open plan sitting room which in turn leads into the good-sized double bedroom, which features exposed beams in its vaulted ceiling. The house has a very secluded spacious and' hidden' south facing garden to the rear which is laid mainly to lawn. Rear access is provided by a large remotely controlled gate. Leading from the garden to the back of the house is a pretty courtyard with Hot tub and utility/laundry room. This area of the South Cotswolds has easy access to the M4 and M5. Wotton-under-Edge is a friendly, thriving, and lively place, with interesting and historic buildings. The town still embodies many of the features and charm of small-town life, which have disappeared in bigger places - its quirky shops are a prime example! The reputedly haunted Ram Inn is well worth a visit as is the highly rated Falcon Steakhouse. The Cotswold Way is only a metre from the house, and there are many outstanding walks on the doorstep within this AONB. Within a 20-mile radius you can visit stunning, architectural Georgian Bath with Thermae Spa and Bath Abbey. Bristol with the SS Great Britain, We the Curious, Bristol suspension bridge, or travel to Gloucester and visit the Cathedral or The Quays for shopping. The TV series, Bridgerton was filmed in Bath and Bristol, and some filming was carried out in the more local village of Badminton. For fans of Poldark, you can visit Chavenage House and Horton Court. Within 10 miles, is the historic town of Tetbury or visit the farmers market in Stroud. Holloway House is well placed for a holiday touring this beautiful area either by car, bike, or foot.
Wotton-under-Edge is a picturesque market village located between Bournstream and Worley. The town is known for the famous trees set upon Wotton Hill which were planted to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo and overlook the town, and offers a good selection of attractions, including the Wood-under-Edge Museum & Heritage Centre, The Ancient Ram Inn, Wotton Hill and Wotton-under-Edge Swimming Pool. If you're hungry, try the nearby supermarkets and convenience stores, the 17th-century Swan Hotel, the Star Inn, the Royal Oak Inn, or The Falcon Steakhouse.
Stratford Park, Stroud Shambles Market, and Museum in the Park are all within reasonable driving distance of the town of Stroud.
Accommodation
Over three floors: Six bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x first floor kingsize, 1 x first floor twin (zip/link, can be king-size on request), 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x second-floor daybed which can be used as a single, twin or double.
Bathroom with freestanding bath, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First-floor kitchen/diner.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
First-floor sitting room with open fire.
Snug with woodburning stove and double sofa bed
Gas central heating with open fire and woodburning stove.
2 x oven, 2 x hob, 2 x fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
2 x TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available on request.
Offroad parking available in nearby free car park.
Large garden with several seating areas, outdoor games, fire pit, barbecue and hot tub.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Please ensure dogs are kept downstairs.
Note: Please be aware that the second-floor twin room is accessed via the king-size
Reviews (10)
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Sarah
Loads of room for all and really comfy beds.
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Robert
We were really charmed by this property and our stay. Overall, we really enjoyed having our three family gathering here and the house was perfect for our needs. Our group was rather large and comprised of 6 adults and 5 children (all 6 and under) and we all enjoyed having so much space to both gather and separate as required. The kids had so much room to play, shopping is so conveniently located close by (and we enjoyed walking the streets, visiting the bakeries, and grabbing essentials from the Coop & Tesco express as required). An ideal location with an awesome house. The only note we do have to make is that the secret garden was such a draw for us, with consideration for our kids, but unfortuantely was a little overgrown with nettles/etc and so our young ones didn't make use of it for that reason. Apart from that, the house had everything we required, was well equipped, ideally situated, and I can't speak more highly about the space we had to spread out and enjoy our time together. Highly recommend and would return.
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Rachel
Thank you so much to Paul for accommodating us. Everything is at advertised, brilliant location and lovely furnishings. I would highly recommend anyone to stay here.