Partridge House
Find yourself in the very heart of the dreamy Cotswolds at this stylish country retreat in the sleepy village of Lower Swell. Experience the quintessential Cotswolds lifestyle with a scenic walk to the picturesque village pub or on to historic Stow-on-the-Wold with its offering of pubs and independent shops. Nearby are Daylesford Farm Shop, Bourton-on-the-Water and Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park.
Overview
This elegant 4-bedroom house is set in a peaceful spot in the pretty village of Lower Swell just outside Stow-on-the-Wold, surrounded by beautiful countryside and the Cotswold’s most popular highlights. With a spacious kitchen, living room, bedrooms and private garden, the property has both the space and everything you could need for a truly delightful stay.
Gather for breakfast in the immaculate kitchen, made with eggs purchased from the local farm and spend cosy evenings in the living room by the log fire. Every room is a carefully curated space, with exceptional attention to detail and the highest quality furnishings. From the beautifully crafted wallpaper and tiles to the soft patterns of the cushions and upholstered sofas, every finishing touch is thoughtfully considered. The master suite is a luxurious space with its own en suite and dressing room. With a master, double, twin and single, the sleeping arrangements offer flexibility for groups and families.
The generous garden offers spaces to relax and play or indulge in an al fresco dinner on the garden terrace. With the Cotswold’s idyllic villages and rolling hills on your doorstep however, you will spend most of your time discovering why this is one of the most beautiful places in the country.
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Dining Area:
A modern country kitchen with the essentials such as oven, hob, large fridge freezer, dishwasher and cafetiere. A large breakfast and dining table seats eight.
Living Room:
An inviting space to gather with two sofas, an armchair, smart TV and working log burner for cosy evenings in or open the French doors to the garden in summer.
Study:
A charming study and boot room space with a desk for guests wanting a space to work.
Utility/Boot Room:
A larger boot room that can be accessed from the driveway for use after long country walks that doubles as a utility room with washing machine and dryer.
Cloakroom:
A shared downstairs WC with vintage Victorian-style toilet.
First Floor
Bedroom One:
A beautiful master bedroom with super-king size bed, characterful sloping roof and delicate patterned wallpaper.
En suite:
The master boasts an en suite with large shower, basin, WC and a dressing room with perfectly fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom Two:
A spacious double with double-bed, beautiful floral wallpaper and garden views.
En suite:
Bedroom two has its own en suite with a generous shower with pretty tiles, basin and WC.
Bedroom Three:
A charming twin bedroom with two single beds, lovely, patterned wallpaper and garden views, perfect for children or two friends.
Bedroom Four:
A sweet single room with single bed and garden views, ideal for a child or guest who enjoys their privacy.
Bathroom:
A shared family bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC.
Outside
A spacious garden with lawn area for children to run around, a large terrace with outdoor dining table seating six, relaxed seating area and a BBQ for those summer feasts. At the front of the house is a private driveway with two spaces and an EV charger. Walk from your doorstep around the village and to the local pub.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - Super-king Size
Bedroom Two - Double
Bedroom Three - Twin
Bedroom Four - Single
3 Bathrooms - 1 Shared With Bath And Shower, 2 X En Suite With Shower
Hairdryer - 1
Fire - Log Burner
Oven
Hob
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 8
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 25-49 Mbps
TV - Smart
Board Games
Workspace
Baby/child Equipment Not Provided
Outdoor
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area - Seats 6
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Parking - Driveway With Two Spaces
EV Charger - Guests Must Bring Their Own Charging Lead And Pay A Fee To Use
On your Doorstep
Lower Swell is just a short 3-minute drive to the fabulous market town of Stow-on-the-Wold known for its pubs, restaurants and winding streets with independent shops. D’Ambrosi Fine Foods offers delicious chef-prepared dishes to enjoy in shop or to take away, a small, curated selection of hand poured candles, flowers and gourmet treats. Also nearby is the renowned Daylesford Organic, offering a luxury farm shop experience or Diddly Squat Jeremy Clarkson’s now infamous farm shop. Even closer to home, Fir Farm in Lower Swell has a farm vending machine offering fresh milk and apple juice, homemade ice cream, free range eggs, sourdough and different cuts of pasture-fed beef. Stow has several shops and boutiques, including Fairfax and Favor and The Cotswold Co. For groceries. Stow has a Tesco or M&S Food to Go.
Eating Out:
- The Golden Ball Inn – a quintessential village pub with garden, pub classics and daily specials (0.2 miles or 4-minute walk).
- Old Butchers – a stylish eatery in Stow specialising in seafood and house-made charcuteries (1.5 miles).
- The Porch House - not only Britain’s oldest inn but home to the finest British fare for miles around (1.5 miles).
- Lucy’s Tearoom - one of the Cotswold's most photographed tearooms serving a traditional cream tea (1.4 miles).
- The Wild Rabbit, Kingham – part of the renowned Daylesford Organic collection serving the best seasonal produce available (5 miles).
Walks:
From Lower Swell, a great circular walk is to head north-west through fields to Donnington Brewery, continue on to the peaceful village of Broadwell, then loop back via Stow-on-the-Wold. The route is around 6–7 miles and takes about 3 hours at a relaxed pace, with a lovely mix of rolling countryside, quiet lanes, woodland paths, and classic honey-stone Cotswold villages. It’s a quieter alternative to the more touristy Bourton walks, with plenty of opportunities for a pub or coffee stop in Stow, including The Porch House or The Bell at Stow.
Places to Visit:
- Stow-on-the-Wold – just a short 3-minute drive (or 5 mile walk), Stow is a beautiful market town with winding streets, lined with pubs, café, boutiques and little shops (1.5 miles).
- Bourton-on-the-Water – a picturesque Cotswold village renowned for the stone bridges which crisscross the River Windrush (4 miles).
- Daylesford Organic - the famous luxury farm shop experience with restaurants on site (5 miles).
- Chipping Norton - The celebrity hotspot of the Cotswolds with a beautiful high street (8 miles).
- Cotswold Farm Park – Much-loved rare breeds farm park overseen by BBC presenter Adam Henson (7 miles).
Travel:
Train - Kingham Station and Moreton-in-Marsh Station are within a six-mile drive. Both have trains that run from London Paddington.
Taxis - Cotswold Taxi Cabs (Stow) - +44 (0)7554 424793.
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Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
- Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences.
- Partridge House is one of our pet-free properties and therefore dogs and other pets are not permitted.
- There are steps up the house.
- There is an EV charging point in the driveway that can be used for an additional fee, however guests will need to supply their own charging cable.
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Lower Swell is a pretty village so quintessentially Cotswolds that you simply won't want to leave. Prepare for beauty, tranquillity and lots of countryside charm.
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Lower Swell is just what you imagine when you think of a village in the Cotswolds. Honey-coloured stone houses with a church, village green, local pub and a farm where you can purchase local produce to use during your stay. The village is not only surrounded by country walks but couldn’t be in a better location to explore. The village is situated only one mile from Stow-on-the-Wold, a historic market town full of cosy pubs, tiny tearooms and independent shops. Here you can follow the Fosseway road north or south to the famous Cotswold destinations of Chipping Norton, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cirencester and Bibury as well as being close to attractions such as Daylesford Organic, Blenheim Palace and Cotswold Farm Park.
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