Guests say
Little End is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in a stunning Cotswolds location, ideal for exploring local villages and enjoying the tranquillity. Guests appreciate the ample parking, the scenic views, and the cottage's charm. While some guests have concerns about cleanliness and maintenance, the overall experience is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including cobwebs, dust, and the presence of insects and rodents. Despite some guests finding the cleanliness acceptable, the recurring theme suggests a need for improvement in this area.
The cottage is praised for its quiet, convenient location close to amenities and walking paths. The beautiful setting in the Cotswolds and proximity to local towns like Nailsworth and Stroud contribute to a high score.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, with spacious living areas. However, some concerns about the lighting and seating arrangements slightly affect the comfort level.
The cottage is well-equipped with a great kitchen and has ample space. However, guests report issues with maintenance, such as problems with showers, windows, and heating, which suggests that facilities could be better maintained.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the host. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Nestled in the beautiful Cotswold countryside and surrounded by enchanting walks and historic towns, is this charming 18th century cottage. Found on the outskirts of Amberley, this property rests within two miles of the bustling town of Stroud and in the heart of the Cotswolds AONB. Entering the property, you will be greeted by a spacious hallway where you can hang your coats and kick off your boots before stepping into the contemporary open-plan living space. The property has a wealth of character with its original wooden floors, exposed beams and stunning stone inglenook fireplace housing a woodburning stove for those chillier evenings. There is a lovely farmhouse style kitchen with a selection of appliances to cook up some delicious meals, whilst the dining area provides plenty of space for those family gatherings. Choose between three well-presented bedroom resting across two floors and set up as a double and two twins, with each bedroom offering ample storage space and delightful views across the surrounding countryside. There is a family bathroom and an en-suite shower room to choose from, so you can enjoy a relaxing soak at the end of a tiring day. The second floor provides a further sitting room where you can unwind into the evening and catch up on the day's events, or break out the popcorn and put on a film. Towards the rear of the cottage is an enclosed terraced garden, where you can enjoy a refreshing drink in the afternoon sun. The property is well-placed for touring a number of popular tourist attractions including the regency town of Cheltenham and Georgian city of Bath, home to the famous Roman Baths, medieval abbey and much more. Set in one of the most picturesque locations in the whole of England, the Cotswolds offers a number of trails for keen walkers and cyclists, with the Cotswolds Way, Five Valleys and even the Minchinhampton Common. Discover the nearby town of Nailsworth with its award-winning Stroud Farmers' Market whilst Painswick has a number of individual shops, art galleries and a churchyard. Other popular attractions include: Berkeley Castle, Royal Tetbury, the Roman town of Cirencester and the Cheltenham Races. Little End is ideal for families to enjoy the village and explore the local area.
Stroud is a market town and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England, resting within the beautiful Cotswolds aonb. Discover a range of trails for walking and cycling including the Cotswolds Way and Five Valleys, hugely popular with tourists and the locals alike. Discover the nearby towns of Cheltenham, Cirencester and city of Gloucester for all manner of tourist attractions.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x second-floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Conservatory.
Second-floor sitting room
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Range electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV, DVD player, CD player and WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Rear enclosed terraced garden with patio area with furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.7 miles and pub 0.5 miles.
Note: No children under 5 years old due to steep stairs-cases.
Note: Check in time 4:30pm.
Reviews (26)
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Robert
The local council use a 4x4 pickup for refuse collections and vehicles fly past the front door to ascend the hill. The overall impression of the property is that it is in need of a lot of improvement and tlc, very tired. Wall lights in the lounge that have no apparent switches to turn them on, eventually discovering the dining area light switch is above the window ! The bedroom with 2 single beds having only a light switch by the door, table lamps by the beds but no switches to operate them apart from the socket switches behind the beds ! So having to use a torch or phone light once having switched off the room light ! On the subject of lighting, virtually no lighting on the stairs, cannot be passed off as " quaint querkiness" , it's just bad ! All rooms poorly cleaned with cobwebs and fossilized insects in every corner. On trying to use the ensuite shower the door hinges fell apart. Finding the bathroom shower had a broken bracket for the handset so it could not be held up, then on operation water was running through the lounge ceiling and down the stairs newel post ! This property should not be available until it's had a through sort out.
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Kitty
As we were 2 couples, the 2 bathrooms and 2 sittingrooms were very convenient! Plenty of china and cooking utensils with a beautifull farm ranger. The woodburningstove is very nice but we had to buy logs, there is a corner at the parkingplace with some wood but we couldnât use it. In the morning , we had breakfast in the conservatory with the early sun, lovely! Many footpaths for walking direct from the house, surrounded by beautiful hills.
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Henk
Most importantly, the listing suggests an occupancy of six but seating in the conservatory doesnât really allow six. Outside, one of the chairs was broken, as was the washing line. The bed in the master bedroom could have been better and the showers really need new doors. For the rest, we loved the house for its charm and the top floor seating area with tv and excellent WiFi.