Beechwood Cottage

About this property

Beechwood Cottage is perfect for large or multi-generation family holidays in the Cotswolds. The stunning holiday home features panoramic views, a double-height ceiling with full-height windows, a bespoke kitchen, a wood-fired hot tub, and six gorgeous bedrooms to sleep up to twelve people. It's in the village of Sheepscombe, only half a mile from the popular Butcher's Arms pub and two miles from Painswick. Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud and Cirencester are all within easy reach. There are beautiful walks from the door and a great choice of cycling routes to help you explore. 

Beechwood Cottage is fantastic. The spectacular views from this superb holiday rental are matched by the amazing interior, which features a stunning vaulted oak ceiling in the living area, a bespoke kitchen, and six/seven bedrooms that accommodate up to 12 guests. It's perfect for big families, extended families, or friends (but not hen or stage parties) who want a self-catering Cotswolds holiday cottage convenient for favourite sights and attractions but rural rather than in the centre of a busy town or village. The cottage is in an area called Jack's Green in the village of Sheepscombe, a mere half a mile from the popular Butcher's Arms pub with stunning walks from the door.

Sheepscombe is a picturesque village with fantastic views. It's blissfully peaceful yet only two miles from the lively market town of Painswick. Painswick may not be as well known as Stow-on-the-Wold or Bourton-on-the-Water, which makes it even more delightful - as if you've been let in on a closely-kept local secret. Its heritage as a prosperous wool town is evident in the decorative beauty of its stone buildings that include the Grade I listed St Mary's Church and the 99 famous yew trees in the churchyard. Look closely, and you'll see marks from cannonballs and bullet holes in the walls of the church's tower from when Parliamentarian forces took refuge there in 1644. Painswick Rococo Garden dates from the 1740s, with six meticulously maintained acres of walkways, vistas and outdoor "rooms".

Local walks include a scenic two-mile route to Slad, where you can slake your thirst at the traditional Woolpack pub. Scale Painswick Beacon for panoramic views stretching towards the Severn Valley and River Severn. As a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Cotswolds has a wealth of footpaths and cycling routes to help you explore. Bicycle and E-Bike hire is readily available.

Gloucester and Cheltenham are both within easy reach of Beechwood Cottage. Gloucester's Cathedral is simply magnificent, and you can't get more stylish than Cheltenham's boutiques. Day trips can include browsing the local farmer's market at Stroud (which was recently voted the best place to live in the Sunday Times), touring a vineyard, or a spot of shopping and lunch in Cirencester, Chipping Campden or Burford. You can also visit Westonbirt Arboretum near Tetbury, the Batsford Arboretum, Hidcote Manor Gardens and the Slimbridge Wildlife and Wetlands trust. Bath is around an hour's drive for more shopping and sightseeing, as are Bristol and Stratford-Upon-Avon.

However you spend your days, you will love returning to a warm Beechwood Cottage welcome, enjoying a house that has lots of space where you can relax and socialise with your nearest and dearest.

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Accommodation Comprises:

Beechwood Cottage is a wonderful oak and stone building with accommodation over two levels.

Ground Floor:

A magnificent vaulted ceiling in the open plan kitchen/dining room is matched for scale by the huge wall of oak-framed windows showcasing stunning countryside views. Flagstone floors with underfloor heating are a practical and stylish addition to the room, which feels both classic and contemporary at the same time.

Handcrafted kitchen fitted with modern appliances that include an American-style fridge/freezer, an electric range, and a dishwasher. There is lots of storage and cupboards full of equipment and utensils for cooking and serving meals.

Bespoke dining table and chairs positioned where guests can immerse themselves in the spectacular views while eating.

Cosy sitting room with vaulted ceiling, oak beams, a stone fireplace and log burner, Smart TV, and comfortable sofas. It is a relaxed space where guests can unwind and put their feet up with a film or a book.

Super-king bedroom with 6-foot bed, inglenook stone fireplace, separate semi-circular lounge area with seating and door accessing back garden. Large tv. Leads through to:

Linked bedroom ideal for small children. Two single beds. Cloakroom with toilet and wash basin. Settee and door leading to back garden. Superb views.

Separate bedroom with standard double bed, leading directly to the downstairs bathroom, a small kitchenette and the main entrance porch. Fitted wardrobe and beside table. Door leads through to the main oak-framed lounge area and to the stairs upstairs.

First Floor:

Oak staircase leading to a stone tower housing the master bedroom suite. It is furnished with a super-king bed, bedside tables with reading lights, two chests of drawers, a fitted wardrobe and a tv. Oak beams, stone window seats and oak flooring are fantastic features. The ensuite has a bath with a hand-held shower attachment, a heated towel rail, a washbasin with mirror over and a WC.

Upstairs landing with gallery window leads to:

Double bedroom with a king-size bed, deep window sill with views over the valley, hardwood flooring, a chest of drawers, a fitted wardrobe and a tv.

Family bathroom with a bath with a handheld shower attachment, a separate shower cubicle with shower, a heated towel rail, WC and a washbasin with mirror.

Top Floor:

Staircase leading to the top level where there are two further bedrooms:

Twin room with gorgeous oak beams, hardwood floors, two single beds, a chest of drawers, hanging rail and a tv;

Large double room with original oak beams, hardwood floors, multi-aspect windows and lovely views. It's furnished with a king-size bed, a chest of drawers, a freestanding wardrobe and a tv.

Outside: The grounds are as spacious as the interior. In addition to far-reaching valley views, there is a large wood-fired hot tub located in a pretty outdoor hut with cedar shingle roof, fairy lights and views over open fields and the gorgeous Sheepscombe valley. In addition, there is a large, oval Breeze House (gazebo) with seating for 12, with fairy lights and internal heaters, plus a patio with gas BBQ. There is also additional outdoor seating and teak steamer chairs for sunbathing. Guests have off-road parking for two cars and additional parking is available at the side of the road leading to the cottage.

Additional Information: All utilities, WiFi, towels (other than outside towels for the hot tub), bed linen and larder essentials are included. Up to 2 dogs are allowed, but not upstairs because of light coloured carpets. Smoking is not permitted. A fully refundable damages deposit of £200 is payable. This will be refunded within 3 days of departure subject to no damage. The owners live nearby in a separate stone cottage so are on hand to provide any assistance or information.