Hendy Cottage

4.5★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

4 Customer Review(s)

Wajeeha
October 2023

“This is a lovely cottage, which is extremely comfortable; we all slept very soundly.”

It’s stylishly decorated in soothing colours and prints. It’s been thoughtfully equipped. The location is wonderful, it’s a 20 min walk into Stroud, downhill, and the views are breath-taking. We all loved our stay here and would love to return. Many thanks to Maureen!

It’s stylishly decorated in soothing colours and prints. It’s been thoughtfully equipped. The location is wonderful, it’s a 20 min walk into Stroud, downhill, and the views are breath-taking. We all loved our stay here and would love to return. Many thanks to Maureen!

- Wajeeha, October 2023

Dear Wajeeha, So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay in Hendy cottage, it’s a lovely cottage in a beautiful area. We hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
Aronna September 2023

“The Hendy cottage was very charming and clean.”

We enjoyed the stay. However, the house manual was not out in the open for us to figure how to use the washer/dryer or determine the Wi-Fi password. We finally found the manual in one of the drawers. The kitchen had the proper amount of cooking utensils but we were disappointed that the cottage was not equipped with plastic wraps or aluminum foil to store left over food. Shampoo and soap were not available either. Overall, we enjoyed the stay but for U.S. visitors who are not accustomed to single lane streets and cramped parking might find access to the cottage somewhat stressful.

- Aronna, September 2023

Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at Hendy Cottage. It's lovely to hear your enjoyed your stay at the cottage and thank you for providing feedback. This will be passed to the Owner for review. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner
Jack May 2023

“The "lovely enclosed courtyard" is very small and only sunny early morning.”

More importantly it is not enclosed - no gate. Dangerous for kids and dogs. Otherwise a really nice cottage. Very well equipped. More detailed local information would have been appreciated.

- Jack, May 2023

Thank you for your feedback with regards to Hendy Cottage. It's lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your comment regarding the garden area. This currently isn't secure for a dog or small child, but the Owner is looking at doing something with this area over the Summer to make it more animal/small person friendly outside. Kind regards Character Cottages Property Owner
Paul April 2023

“We were generally happy with the cottage, good location for Stroud, Cirencester a short drive away, which we visited for the day.”

Tea/Coffee, Milk, Biscuits/Cake present on arrival, WIFI was excellent, lots provided for, it was a comfortable and pleasant stay. Key collection was easy and the information in the cottage was good, we enjoyed a walk to Rodborough Common and a walk up the canal to Stroud Brewery. There was a few things which could be improved: 1) Parking not great, a small uneven space at front of cottage, difficult to manoeuvre into, could do with levelling and expanding as much as possible on the tight road. 2) Noisy air conditioning/vent in one of the bedrooms, rendering that room unusable to sleep in, could do with addressing. 3) Some of the windows and/or shutters didn't fully close, locks tired/broken etc. letting in coldness at night. 4) Main bedroom had a wonky noisy floorboard at doorway, needs fixing. 5) Wasn't able to switch heating on, was cold at night, however did have log burning fire to keep us warm, still spring so maybe could be provided until summer?

- Paul, April 2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your stay at Hendy Cottage. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your time away overall and appreciate your suggestions for improvement. These will be taken into full consideration, and we hope to welcome you again one day in the future. Property Owner

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 2 x double
Bathroom with bath, shower over, heated towel rail and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine, hairdryer
Smart TV with Freeview, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for wood burning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available
Off-road parking for 1 car
Enclosed front courtyard with furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.5 miles
Note: This property only excepts bookings for 3 nights or more
Note: The staircase leading up to the first floor is curved and steep and is not suitable for those with limited mobility
Note: Check-in from 5pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Hendy Cottage is a beautiful Cotswold stone cottage located moments from Rodborough Common with views across the Cotswold Way and the Golden Valley.

This beautiful cottage in the Cotswolds welcomes a family or group of six for a peaceful break with a dedicated off-road parking space and fantastic local amenities.

There is a lovely, enclosed courtyard with seating, which will undoubtedly become your favourite sunny spot for your morning coffee!

Step inside and instantly you will start to unwind.

The cottage is perfectly-equipped with a full working kitchen, including a washer/dryer and dishwasher. A lovely spot to relax and reconnect with friends and family, the cottage benefits from an open-plan dining room with a large farmhouse table and leads into the bright and airy sitting room with stone feature walls and dual aspect views across the valley.

Complete with an original woodburning stove and Smart TV, you’ll still be able to make the most of cooler evenings!

When sleep calls, discover three charming bedrooms, comprising a super king-size which can also be set up as two singles on request and two further double bedrooms, all of which are have been lovingly-designed with views to the outside.

There is a large family bathroom which features a bath and shower for all guests, as well as a heated towel rail.

We encourage you to bring your wellies, hiking boots or bikes and explore your surroundings; the area is a biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest and also a Local Nature Reserve, so be sure to look out for various wildflowers and several species of orchid including Frog Orchid, Bee Orchid and Musk Orchid.

The common consists of attractive grassland, scrub and woodland with Beech and Ash trees and is also great for wildlife with over 30 species of butterfly flying around the pretty wildflowers; look out for the rare Duke of Burgundy and Adonis blue!

Sitting in an elevated position above Stroud, the common additional offers stunning views, so on a clear day you can soak in far-reaching sights towards the Forest of Dean and Welsh hills.

Stroud town centre is a short walk away and has many bars shops and restaurants to choose from.

Butterow Lane is well positioned for lots of fabulous local businesses, and we love to champion the independents!

Just above the house lies the Bear of Rodborough which serves delicious local fare throughout the day and on a clear summer’s day the views in their gin garden are unbeatable!

The Prince Albert pub is a short walk through Butterow west which is lined with alpacas and sheep and serves local ales from Stroud Brewery and champions vegan alternatives in their burgers and pizza offerings- don’t worry though meat options are still available too!

Minchinhampton Golf Club, Calcot Manor and Spa, Newark Park, Westonbirt, and The National Arboretum are all close by as well as Gloucester, Bath, Bristol and Cheltenham and Tetbury to visit for a day of sightseeing.

Hendy Cottage is a special little bolt hole in the Cotswolds which truly has something for everyone all year round.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

RODBOROUGH

Stroud 1 mile; Gloucester 10 mile; Cirencester 14 miles; Cheltenham 20 miles.

The town of Stroud is known as the less commercial corner of the Cotswolds, a somewhat bohemian collection of buildings, squares and lanes, tucked into the green hills which once housed countless sheep during the town’s time as the centre of the Cotswold’s woollen industry. Today, Stroud welcomes visitors to its friendly cafes, quaint bookshops, independent shops and tempting eateries. Described by Jasper Conran as the ‘Covent Garden of the Cotswolds’, Stroud has a regular farmers' market, year-round programmes of music and theatre, a thriving arts scene and a state-of-the-art cinema. For simply relaxing, Stratford Park on the edge of town offers lakeside walks, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a museum. Head out of town to explore the five sweeping valleys which surround it, with country lanes just made for walking or cycling.

Please note there is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £250 on this property.
Please Note: Travel cot and Highchair available.
1 medium sized well-behaved dog welcome, charged at £30 per week.
Please note that this property only excepts bookings for 3 nights or more.
**Small courtyard garden currently NOT enclosed, this will change summer 23**

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Hendy Cottage

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is a lovely cottage, which is extremely comfortable; we all slept very soundly.”

“The Hendy cottage was very charming and clean.”

“The "lovely enclosed courtyard" is very small and only sunny early morning.”

“We were generally happy with the cottage, good location for Stroud, Cirencester a short drive away, which we visited for the day.”

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About the location

RODBOROUGH