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Little Elms

Stow-on-the-Wold

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
No Pets
Local Pub
Little Elms is a beautifully restored, Grade II listed, late 1700’s townhouse at the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold, overlooking the green on Market Square. This gorgeous home retains its ancient character while incorporating a clever modernisation, with a fabulous kitchen-dining room as the main entertaining space, a spacious living room with a super-size TV, a master bedroom with an emperor-size bed, a bespoke bunk-bed room and a gorgeous shower room. Everything that visitors to this quintessentially Cotswold town could want is right on the doorstep, from independent boutiques, art galleries and antique shops to some of the best pubs and restaurants in the area.
Full Description

The owners have gone to great lengths to create a fabulous, contemporary, sleeps-four home, whilst conserving the original 1700’s features. Throughout there’s a blend of modern art, Cotswold Company furniture and Farrow & Ball paintwork. The master bedroom has a magnificent emperor-size bed, all the way from the Pottery Barn in the USA, while the second bedroom has a delightful, bespoke bunk bed. On the first floor, with a great view to the eponymous elm tree and Market Square, is the spacious living room with a 63” smart TV.

Little Elms is decorated throughout with Farrow & Ball Ammonite and Moles Breath paint, giving it a calm and soothing feel that’s fresh in the warmer months and cosy at the colder times of year.

Ground Floor


Entrance Hall:
Step through the front door into a small hallway, with stairs to the upper floors straight ahead and the kitchen-dining room to the left. Here you’ll find an umbrella stand and room to take of shoes and walking boots.

The Kitchen-Dining Room:
The beautiful, bright, open-plan kitchen-dining room is the focal point of the house and a great space to relax, cook, socialise and enjoy your meals around a generously sized table. There is every appliance needed for preparing home-cooked food, from the Smeg fridge-freezer to the abundance of kitchen cabinets and work surfaces. An original window seat is a lovely place to perch and watch the world go by – through the wooden shutters. Behind the door is a handy upcycled church pew with seating and hooks for coats and storage for footwear. A porcelain-tiled floor provides a smart finishing touch.

Basement

Cotswold stone stairs lead down from the kitchen-dining room into a vaulted room with original stone flooring. At the far end of the basement is a newly installed cloakroom with a toilet and wash basin.

First Floor

Head up the carpeted stairs, with bannister, to the first floor landing off which are the living room and bunk bedroom. The landing has a handy sideboard and a full-length mirror.

The Living Room:
This stylish, spacious room features a long, L-shaped, leather sofa, a swivel armchair, original, exposed beams and a large (63”) smart TV on a retro TV unit. Ceiling lights and standard lamps provide the perfect lighting, both day and night. Snuggle up with a book, watch a film or take a nap on the fabulously comfy sofa! (Note: the fireplace is for decorative purposes only).

Bedroom One – Bunk Bed Room:
This delightful bedroom is furnished with a custom-built bunk bed with a pretty arch framing the top bunk. Each bed has its own in-built lighting and shelves to place personal items. The bedroom has a smart TV and is furnished with a large wardrobe, chest of drawers, a mirror and a set of removable steps to access the top bunk. Though ideal for younger guests, the bedroom feels grown up too, with its modern art and contemporary fabrics. (Each single bed measures 3ft x 6ft3”).

Second Floor

Carpeted stairs with a banister lead up to the top floor landing off which is the master bedroom and family shower room.


Master Bedroom:
Up on the top floor, with a fabulous view out over the square and the towering elm tree, the gorgeous master bedroom is the most romantic of retreats. With its sumptuous emperor-size bed (2m/6ft6”) grey, rich lavender, and subtle pink tones, this bedroom draws you in to relax and unwind. Furnished with bedside tables and reading lamps, an Art Deco-style dressing table, a chest of drawers, hanging rail (not shown), and a full-length mirror. A door leads directly from the bedroom into the shower room, creating an en-suite feel and purpose.

Family Shower Room:
The stylish, spa-like shower room features floor-to-ceiling marbled tiling and a double walk-in shower (with overhead and handheld showerheads). There’s also a washbasin in a vanity unit with a mirror over, a toilet, and a heated towel rail.

The family shower room has two Jack & Jill style doors, with one opening to the master bedroom and the other to the landing, providing direct access for guests in the bunk bedroom. Both doors have locks on the inside to ensure privacy.

Outside

Little Elms does not have its own outside space, but it is directly in front of the green on the Square where there is seating and the famous elm tree and ancient town stocks.

Full List of Facilities

Indoor

  • Bedroom One - Emperor
  • Bedroom Two - 3ft bunk bed
  • 1 Bathroom - 1 Jack & Jill Shower Room, 1 W.C. (in basement)
  • Hairdryer - 1
  • Oven
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Coffee machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Dining table - Seats 4
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • WiFi *Please note that speeds are for guidance only and are not guaranteed
  • TV - Smart
  • Travel cot (cot linen not provided)
  • Highchair
  • Stair gates

Outdoor

  • No BBQ available
  • Parking - On-street
On your Doorstep
Supermarkets and Shopping:

The closest general store to Little Elms is the Co-Op in The Square. The main supermarket is Tesco on the Fosse Way – less than a mile away.

Eating Out:
  • The Old Butchers (150 metres)
  • The Porch House (500 metres)
  • The Slaughters Manor House (3 miles)
Walks:

This area is famed for its walking. Smack bang in the middle of the glorious rolling Cotswold hills, keen walkers have plenty of choice when it comes to walks that lead straight from the village centre. A wonderful circular village walk, leading from the village’s centre is highly recommended and allows you to really appreciate Stow-on-the-Water’s rich heritage, taking you past key sites, buildings and monuments as you stroll. The walk is an easy 5.5km/3.75-mile circular miles-without-styles walk around the town, taking in St Edwards well, Maugersbury and the Fosse Way. Or walk a bit of the Cotswold Way which runs 100 miles from Chipping Campden via some wonderful Cotswold sites like Broadway Tower, Hailes Abbey, Sudeley Castle and Iron Age Hill Forts on Cleeve Hill above Cheltenham all the way down to Bath.

Places to Visit:
  • Fosse Gallery (90 metres)
  • St Edward's Church (300 metres)
  • Sudeley Castle & Gardens (11 miles)
Travel:
  • Train - Kingham Station and Moreton-in-Marsh stations (5 miles), both with direct routes to London
  • Taxis - Jays Taxis, Stow-on-the-Wold Taxi Service
There is so much to discover in the Cotswolds, why not have a look at some of our favourite Bolthole Retreats Experiences
Points of Note
  • Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences. 
  • Parking: restricted outside the property but unlimited nearby
  • Little Elms does not have its own outside space 
  • Pets not accepted
  • Little Elms has four floors, with the master bedroom and shower room on the top floor (up two flights of stairs), and so may not be suitable for guests with restricted mobility.
  • Please note that the Gypsy Horse Fair week will be taking place in Stow-on-the-Wold each year around the 12th of May and the 24th of October. Shops, restaurants and pubs are closed for the duration

Reviews

We really enjoyed our stay at the Little Elms. It's such a beautiful and comfortable property. Everything was first class.

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Sean
| 29/09/2024

Great location and charming home. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything that you would need. The main bathroom is nicely refurbished.

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Steven
| 07/09/2024

wLovely location right on main Market Square and loads on your doorstep. The large kitchen is all new, well equiped and works really well. Lovely big dining table for leisurely breakfasts.

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Kay
| 23/08/2024

We absolutely loved staying in Little Elms and can’t wait to stay here again.

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Joanna
| 10/07/2024

The property was located in the village square and very convenient for pubs and restaurants. An ideal base to explore the Cotswolds.

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Jill
| 18/06/2024

Absolutely gorgeous cottage in a stunning town. Clean,comfortable and well appointed. Loved the chocolate cake on arrival and fresh milk in the fridge for a cup of tea. The kitchen was very well stocked but with so many local pubs, restaurants and cafes we didn’t get a chance to use. Our favourite stay in a 6 week trip through Europe and the UK.

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Austin
| 10/06/2024

Very nice property in a great location with all facilities as described.

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Melvyn
| 20/05/2024

We arrived at the property on a warm sunny day and found the property to be lovely and cool inside The facilities throughout the property were excellent. Very comfy huge bed in the master bedroom. We were able to sit on the grass outside the property and enjoy the late afternoon sunshine. We managed to park on the little lay-by outside the house which was a bonus. Excellent location for drinks, food, walks and a handful of shops. Will definitely return.

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Lisa
| 10/05/2024

Lovely cottage, great location and very spacious.

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Cheryl
| 28/03/2024

Beautiful cottage right in the centre of Stow on the Wold. Beautifully decorated and lovely and clean. The people in the area were really friendly. The shops and restaurants were lovely. Had an afternoon tea and went for a lovely countryside walk. Totally switched off during our family stay. Will definitely be coming back soon. Thank you.

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Amanda
| 25/03/2024

Location

Stow-on-the-Wold is one of the Cotswolds’ most popular, historic wool towns, full of honey-coloured buildings, cosy pubs, tiny tearooms, narrow streets, independent boutiques, art galleries and antique shops as well as an impressive choice of pubs, restaurants and cafes. This is a working market town too, so there are all the general amenity stores and services you need, including food shops, banks, a pharmacy and a Post Office. Nearby Moreton-in-Marsh (4 miles) and Kingham (5 miles) have train services to London Paddington (from 90 minutes).