Stepwell

4.7★

8 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

40 Customer Review(s)

Catherine
April 2024

“A lovely spacious property that’s perfect for a group getaway.”

The barn is in a beautiful location and offers a great layout for a group, with the option for single beds and a lovely big area to gather and eat or chill. The kitchen is large and well equipped, and the fantastic bonus of the covered hot tub surrounded by fairy lights was appreciated. A good location to explore the Cotswolds and we will definitely consider booking again for our next get together!

The barn is in a beautiful location and offers a great layout for a group, with the option for single beds and a lovely big area to gather and eat or chill. The kitchen is large and well equipped, and the fantastic bonus of the covered hot tub surrounded by fairy lights was appreciated. A good location to explore the Cotswolds and we will definitely consider booking again for our next get together!

- Catherine, April 2024

Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at Stepwell. It's lovely to hear you all had a lovely time at the property and hopefully you enjoyed the hot tub to, after some lovely walks in the Cotswolds. We would love to welcome you all back again in the future. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner
Sue February 2024

“Just back from a girls weekend celebrating a 60th birthday, the venue was just perfect for us especially with the covered hot tub.”

John was very helpful and understanding when we needed to rearrange our booking. We all had a fantastic weekend and would definitely book again

- Sue, February 2024

Thank you for this lovely review. We're delighted that you enjoyed your special celebration weekend at Stepwell. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Moira November 2023

“Really nice cottage in a beautiful setting, with a well equipped kitchen and comfy beds.”

Great to have the hot tub in the garden. We were a group of friends getting together and it was ideal that the beds could all be made up as singles. Friendly welcome from the owners and The Red Lion Inn at Long Compton was very good for dinner, thank you for the recommendation!

- Moira, November 2023

Thank you for this lovely review. We're so glad you and your friends enjoyed your stay and made the most of the local amenities! Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Kerrie April 2023

“The photos online don't do this property or the location justice - it is such a beautiful house in a picturesque location.”

It was absolutely perfect for celebrating our 40th birthdays as a group of old friends.

- Kerrie, April 2023
Anton March 2023

“This is a fantastic Spacious property - Modern , well located to explore the Cotswold.”

Communication from Host was proactive, Host are very accommodating. Views are great, will definitely be back

- Anton, March 2023
Sue October 2022

“We had a 'girls' (60-'s plus!”

) weekend for 3 nights, location was beautiful and the barn itself was amazing!! There was loads of room and beds were so comfortable with lovely linen and pillows! One only slight criticism would be to have more coasters for the cups and some place mats, also a fish slice lol! These are so minor though. We loved it and would highly recommend!!

- Sue, October 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback which is much appreciated. We're so glad you and your friends had such a great weekend and loved the location too. Thank you for your suggestions which we will pass on to the owner. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Sally October 2022

“This was a fantastic property, in a great location.”

The owners were really helpful, and more than willing to assist with anything needed. For a group of ladies, the set up was perfect, sleeping arrangements, very spacious, well equipped, a covered area over the hot tub - all exactly what we wanted & the sun was shining too! I would definitely stay here again and will definitely recommend as a great base to explore the Cotswolds from too.

- Sally, October 2022

Thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time at Stepwell and we hope to welcome you again one day soon. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner
Amy June 2022

“Beautiful property in stunning location, owners very friendly and accommodating, thank you”

- Amy, June 2022

Thank you for your kind feedback, we hope you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner
Clare May 2022

“Third time staying at Stepwell in last 6 years, great time as always perfect for our group of friends but some of the soft furnishings are looking tired.”

Some stains on sofa and cushions Oven door also needs deep clean . Just a freshen up would improve appearance and enhance already gorgeous barn. Owners as always welcoming and helpful

- Clare, May 2022

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback.. We're glad you and your friends enjoyed your stay at Stepwell. I can confirm that we were aware of the upholstery and that has now been given another professional clean with good results. With large group bookings spillages are frequent. We were not aware of the oven but that has now been given a thorough clean too.Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention and we hope to welcome you again- making it a fourth time! Property Owner
Helen October 2020

“We have just enjoyed a lovely weekend at Stepwell.”

The house is in a remote location with wonderful views and footpaths to explore the countryside. Having a covered hot tub was great as it meant we could use it whatever the weather. It rained all weekend but we were able to use the hot tub despite this. The house is well stocked with plenty of crockery and plastic glasses for use in hot tub. There was a selection of condiments such as cooking oil and spices to use which was helpful. The big fridge freezer was handy to store all our food and bottles and the freezer produces a supply of ice, which would’ve been handy to know as we had lugged an ice machine with us. The house is a great social or family space with plenty of room for everyone. Bath towels are provided but individual hand towels would be helpful too. Would definitely recommend Stepwell.

- Helen, October 2020
Kiera August 2020

“Beautiful house which we will most definitely return to!”

- Kiera, August 2020
Selena February 2019

“Beautiful location and owner was really great to deal with.”

- Selena, February 2019
Christine December 2018

“Warm, clean, well-equipped and spacious accommodation, perfect for a three generation family Christmas.”

The owners were friendly and very helpful in making arrangements for our arrival.

- Christine, December 2018
Mrs Prajapati

“Definitely somewhere we would recommend to others.”

The cottage is beautiful and the location was lovely. We were lucky to have such good weather in November! We were delighted that the owner left us a lovely lemon cake and a bottle of Prosecco.

- Mrs Prajapati,
Mrs Harding

“A wonderful, spacious barn conversion in a lovely peaceful location Â— a ...”

A wonderful, spacious barn conversion in a lovely peaceful location Â— a perfect base for the eight of us to enjoy the Cotswolds

- Mrs Harding,
Ms W

“We loved the converted barn it was fabulous, like something out of Grand Designs.”

Perfect for our girlie weekend.

- Ms W,
Mrs W

“We all loved the way the barn had been converted - so much light and space.”

Also, it has just enough decorating items in it to feel interesting, without being cluttered up. In addition, for our party it was ideal to each have a single bed. What else? - well, good location for places of interest, liked being on a farm with horses, could walk straight from the door, wonderful views.

- Mrs W,
Miss C

“The location of the cottage was lovely, very peaceful whilst we were in the cottage but perfectly located for the nearest town, local amenities and of course some very good local pubs.”

We particularly liked the open plan kitchen and living spaces which made for a very sociable area for relaxing and preparing food etc. The cottage was presented really nicely, a very attractive building and good facilities (plenty of bathrooms, good kitchen facilities and comfortable living area.)

- Miss C,
Mr D

“The location, quality, space and standard of the cottage was the best we have stayed in, ever.”

The owners were also incredibly helpful and lovely people.

- Mr D,
Ms S

“House was beautiful, rooms were clean and large, service from Manor Cottages and owner was brilliant.”

Fire was set up for us to use, cake waiting in kitchen. We had a great stay. Close to some lovely towns. Kitchen was fully equipped for cooking dinners.

- Ms S,
Ms McAndrew

“Lovely top spec barn conversion.”

Nice kitchen. Massive dorm. Upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms aren't big but are very comfortable with big beds and nice views.

- Ms McAndrew,
Mrs Cope

“We had an excellent time and the property was just what we required”

- Mrs Cope,
Ms M

“Gorgeous property beautifully decorated: attention to detail reasonable price lots of space.”

- Ms M,
Ms Fellman

“The house was amazing and any contact with the owners was very friendly and helpful.”

- Ms Fellman,
Ms Knight

“We felt at home immediately.”

- Ms Knight,
Mrs Troyano

“Cottage was lovely and in a beautiful location.”

Had everything we wanted. All fittings of a high quality

- Mrs Troyano,
Mr Elliott

“A beautiful setting.”

Very stylishly decorated and equipped. Every thing was available in the kitchen making catering very easy. Warm and comfortable on a cold weekend. Very welcoming friendly owner . Spotless bedding and comfortable beds. Plenty of hot water. - Fautless!

- Mr Elliott,
Mr Slater

“Very high standard of finish and set in a lovely area - the pictures did not do it justice.”

- Mr Slater,
Mr Stait

“It lived up to its expectations from the photos on the website”

- Mr Stait,
Mrs Davies

“We thought the cottage was very comfortable, tastefully refurbished, very clean and a nice touch of the owner with the fresh bread, butter and choc cake!”

- Mrs Davies,
Mrs G

“We have checked out the cottage this morning around 9.”

45am. It's been a pleasure to stay at the place and we thoroughly enjoyed it, especially my little boy, Wyatt. It's a great place for him to run around and he loves the horses. Hope we can come and visit again soon

- Mrs G,
Ms Sharpe

“Well furnished and equipped, peaceful”

- Ms Sharpe,
Mr Cresswell

“THE COTTAGE WAS EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE WITH EVERYTHING AVAILABLE ONE COULD WANT FOR A LOVELY STAY”

- Mr Cresswell,
Mrs Langer

“We had everything we needed.”

The beds were really comfortable and bedding was great; the way the beds could be arranged was very flexible - the owners were happy to make them all up as singles which was perfect. The house was beautiful, spacious and warm. We were impressed with the excellent recycling facilities too.

- Mrs Langer,
Mrs Westby

“The cottage was beautifully renovated, equipped to a very high standard and had everything necessary for a comfortable and relaxing weekend.”

We were two families staying for a birthday celebration and enjoyed the bright and airy communal space for socializing together. The kitchen was well equipped for us to cook up a 5 course celebratory meal and the open plan area made it perfect for us all to be together. The four teenage children made the most of the huge bedroom space downstairs. The outdoor seating was great for breakfast and pre-dinner drinks when the rain held off!\ \

- Mrs Westby,
Ms Johnson

“The cottage was beautiful, filled with light and in a peaceful setting.”

The beds were very comfortable and we were welcomed with a cake and a bottle of Prosecco.

- Ms Johnson,
Barnett

“Beautiful location, well equipped, warm, good quality dÃ©cor and fittings, complimentary wine and cake on arrival was nice, v.”

comfy beds

- Barnett,
Mrs Suri

“Very clean and well kept cottage.”

Great location; rural and places to explore within 30 mins drive.

- Mrs Suri,
Mrs Lambourne

“Couldn't fault the place, I've stayed in lots of cottages but this one felt so homely, really high spec.”

We also really appreciated the cake and bottle!!!!

- Mrs Lambourne,
Ms Wade

“The cottage looked to be of a very high standard and did not disappoint.”

We needed somewhere that would accommodate a party of 10 and it did so amply. The owner was particularly helpful and we had a great time.

- Ms Wade,

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Summary

PLEASE NOTE: WEEKEND BOOKINGS ONLY UNLESS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY) Over 3 floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x lower ground floor family room with 4 x singles (zip/link can be double on request), 1 x first floor king size double (zip/link twin on request) with en suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x first floor king size double ( zip/link can be twin on request) with en suite shower, basin and WC
Ground floor wet room with shower, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner and sofa bed (available at additional charge).
Eco heating system with underfloor heating, woodburner
Electric range cooker with double oven and grill, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, large fridge freezer
Large flatscreen TV with Freeview, DVD, WIFI
Fuel and power inc in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Travel cot and highchair available
Garden and decking with table and chairs
Hot tub available for hire at an additional charge
Ample off road parking
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 3 miles, pub 1.5 miles
Note: The hot tub is available for hire at an additional charge of £75
Note: There is a £300.00 good housekeeping bond required at this property
Please Note: This property is available for weekend bookings only, except for school holidays (subject to availability).

The property

Stepwell is a stunning barn conversion set in a quiet location, between two attractive villages and with glorious views across the Cotswolds Hills.

The property has undergone an extensive renovation and today provides high quality, contemporary self catering accommodation for groups/families looking for the finest in holiday cottages.

Internally the huge vaulted ceiling creates a superb sense of space, while the 'top of the range' Eco-friendly heating system (warming the underfloor heating) ensures that your stay is a very comfortable, Five Star break.

Outside there is an enclosed garden perfect for children, while the walk to the local pub (about 1.5 miles away) is one of many that can be enjoyed from your front door.

A superb holiday property option.

Please Note: This property is available for weekend bookings only, except for school holidays (subject to availability).

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

MORETON-IN-MARSH

Stow-on-the-Wold 4.5 miles; Bourton-on-the-Water 8 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 16 miles; Cheltenham 23 miles; Oxford 31 miles.

The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh lies on the Fosse Way Roman Road in the northern Cotswolds and boasts many elegant 18th century buildings, which are home to traditional inns, serving real ales and home-cooked food, tea rooms, restaurants and individual shops to suit all tastes. It also boasts it's own train station and lies on the intersection of the Paddington rail line from London. The town hosts the Moreton-In-Marsh Show, one of the UK's largest one-day agricultural shows, as well as the Moreton Beer Festival, an annual French Market, and a large outdoor market every Tuesday. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of the town, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way, Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close by. Less than five miles away is Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly farmers' market. Close by is Bourton-on-the-Water, which is known as the Venice of the Cotswolds as the River Windrush runs through the centre. It lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of the most popular Cotswold villages. Also within reach is the spa town of Cheltenham. This town boasts an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, and is famous for its horseracing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within driving distance. A convenient base for exploring the Cotswolds and the wider area.

Note: The hot tub which is available for hire at an additional charge of £75- payable, when booking.
Note: There is also a £300.00 good housekeeping bond required at this property.
PLEASE NOTE: WEEKEND BOOKINGS ONLY UNLESS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY), except for school holidays (subject to availability).

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Reviews & Ratings

“A lovely spacious property that’s perfect for a group getaway.”

“Just back from a girls weekend celebrating a 60th birthday, the venue was just perfect for us especially with the covered hot tub.”

“Really nice cottage in a beautiful setting, with a well equipped kitchen and comfy beds.”

“The photos online don't do this property or the location justice - it is such a beautiful house in a picturesque location.”

“This is a fantastic Spacious property - Modern , well located to explore the Cotswold.”

“We had a 'girls' (60-'s plus!”

“This was a fantastic property, in a great location.”

“Beautiful property in stunning location, owners very friendly and accommodating, thank you”

“Third time staying at Stepwell in last 6 years, great time as always perfect for our group of friends but some of the soft furnishings are looking tired.”

“We have just enjoyed a lovely weekend at Stepwell.”

“Beautiful house which we will most definitely return to!”

“Beautiful location and owner was really great to deal with.”

“Warm, clean, well-equipped and spacious accommodation, perfect for a three generation family Christmas.”

“Definitely somewhere we would recommend to others.”

“A wonderful, spacious barn conversion in a lovely peaceful location Â— a ...”

“We loved the converted barn it was fabulous, like something out of Grand Designs.”

“We all loved the way the barn had been converted - so much light and space.”

“The location of the cottage was lovely, very peaceful whilst we were in the cottage but perfectly located for the nearest town, local amenities and of course some very good local pubs.”

“The location, quality, space and standard of the cottage was the best we have stayed in, ever.”

“House was beautiful, rooms were clean and large, service from Manor Cottages and owner was brilliant.”

“Lovely top spec barn conversion.”

“We had an excellent time and the property was just what we required”

“Gorgeous property beautifully decorated: attention to detail reasonable price lots of space.”

“The house was amazing and any contact with the owners was very friendly and helpful.”

“We felt at home immediately.”

“Cottage was lovely and in a beautiful location.”

“A beautiful setting.”

“Very high standard of finish and set in a lovely area - the pictures did not do it justice.”

“It lived up to its expectations from the photos on the website”

“We thought the cottage was very comfortable, tastefully refurbished, very clean and a nice touch of the owner with the fresh bread, butter and choc cake!”

“We have checked out the cottage this morning around 9.”

“Well furnished and equipped, peaceful”

“THE COTTAGE WAS EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE WITH EVERYTHING AVAILABLE ONE COULD WANT FOR A LOVELY STAY”

“We had everything we needed.”

“The cottage was beautifully renovated, equipped to a very high standard and had everything necessary for a comfortable and relaxing weekend.”

“The cottage was beautiful, filled with light and in a peaceful setting.”

“Beautiful location, well equipped, warm, good quality dÃ©cor and fittings, complimentary wine and cake on arrival was nice, v.”

“Very clean and well kept cottage.”

“Couldn't fault the place, I've stayed in lots of cottages but this one felt so homely, really high spec.”

“The cottage looked to be of a very high standard and did not disappoint.”

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The property

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About the location

MORETON-IN-MARSH