Benfield

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

des12404
September 2019

“Lovely, comfortable cottage.”

My two friends and I stayed for one week at Benfield Cottage. It is a charming, well located, well equipped cottage with a lovely conservatory room that brings much-needed light into the interior--brilliant addition. ...

My two friends and I stayed for one week at Benfield Cottage. It is a charming, well located, well equipped cottage with a lovely conservatory room that brings much-needed light into the interior--brilliant addition. It is located on a very busy street in Stow, but once inside, you are not aware of the traffic that passes by. The cottage is equipped with every convenience needed and is quite comfortable and cozy. I cannot understand why the descriptions of this cottage list it as a three bedroom. It definitely has four bedrooms--two on the second floor (one double bed, one with twin beds) with one bath and two double-bedded rooms on the third floor with a bath/shower. Not mentioned in the list of amenities, but welcomed by my group were a washer/dryer combo in a small utility room off of the kitchen that also contained a small first floor bathroom and two hairdryers that were located in the bedrooms. We did not lack for anything during our stay at this adorable cottage!
Mrs Hands August 2019

“Delightful cottage but did find the parking a problem as it was a very busy road”
Mrs Desmond August 2019

“Everything about the cottage was great.”

However, your communications with me were less than I expected. I emailed no less than three times with a location question, and I never received an answer to my query. I only received emails saying you would contact me within 72 hours. Wow--72 hours? Each time you suggested I use the code that was provided and mention Sarah in my correspondence. I did so but it did not seem to matter and I received no specific response to my individual needs--just a form email. Upon arriving, the top lock was also on--although I was told to use ONLY the gold key. Luckily, a passerby assisted us and we gained entrance to the property. Conversely, I did not find any instructions on leaving the keys, so I just put it back in the lock box (which was not an easy chore) and hoped for the best. As it turned out, all was well, and the property was lovely. We were very well satisfied with the cottage, location, cleanliness, charm, etc. and will certainly give the Benfield cottage a favorable review on Tripadvisor. However, I cannot in good conscience say that Manor Cottages communications "met my expectations" in their response to emailed queries. Regards, Mary Lou Desmond des12404@comcast.net
Ms Ducker May 2019

“An absolute gem of a place in the stunning Stow-on-the-Wold.”

Stayed at Benfield with my family to celebrate my Father's birthday and we couldn't have been more delighted with the quirkiness, shabby chic decor & comfortable beds at the cottage. The Aga, the log fire burner in the lounge, the bright conservatory and the gorgeous bedrooms - basically we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Loved exploring the area too - so many pubs! Ventured to The Wild Rabbit for lunch in Kingham (10 mins drive away) and had a mosey round the stunning Daylesford Farm Shop. Definitely worth a visit!
CeCeJacksonville_FL January 2019

“Excellent Cottage in the Perfect Location!”

We rented this cottage through Manor Cottages and spent New Year’s Eve week here. It was wonderful. There was initially a problem with the Aga which they informed us about before we arrived and although not repaired, they brought us a temporary solution and gave us a partial refund. It was wonderful to work with such a great rental company. The cottage was lovely and ver character filled. We especially loved the small conservatory and fought over laying to read on the daybed in there. We couldn’t have had a better New Year’s week! Thank you.
Mr Keagy December 2018

“Just what we were looking for in the Cotswold's.”

.. perfect location in Stow. Clean and comfortable. The only problem was the oven which I'm sure will be addressed. THANK YOU.
Mrs Bates November 2018

“We loved the location and the cottage was exactly right for our holiday.”

It didn’t disappoint. We will be booking a manor cottage next year for our late Autumn break.
Mrs Bartholomew October 2018

“Enchanting cottage in a great location, Excellent facilities, we enjoyed every moment of our stay at Benfield!”
Thilthorpe

“Delightful cottage.”

Well situated. Appealing and comfortable Lots of equipment and resources which was handy being so far from home
Stephen

“Fantastic place for staying in the heart of the Cotswolds.”

With a car there are many things/places to see within 30mins drive. Stow is a beautiful small town, with plenty of shops (particularly for food) within 5 minutes' walk. Lovely, very old house (mind your head!). Aga stove for cooking and nice dining area. The kitchen is extremely well setup with loads of cooking pots and utensils (and, unusually, a really good set of cooking knives). Very cosy and decent-sized lounge, with stove burner in the fireplace. The hosts were very friendly and helpful in the lead-up to staying there, and everything was immaculate when we arrived. Would definitely recommend this place and these hosts.\ via airbnb, Stephen, October 2016
Ennis

“Fantastically equipped kitchen.”

Lovely and comfortable home in a central location for enjoying the area. Mr Ennis, July 2017.\
Mrs Totterdell

“We loved the cottage.”

We were so excited when we first looked inside....it was perfect for our needs! Stow on the Wold was a lovely village which proved to have everything we needed.
Ms Keenan

“Really comfortable cosy cottage, great location and communication with owners and ease of access was great.”
The P Family

“My family and I recently stayed at the beautiful Benfield.”

The pictures online really don't do this fabulous property justice. It was super warm and cosy and immaculately presented. \ It had everything you could want and need and all of the rooms, especially the kitchen, were extremely well equipped. We even managed to grapple with the aga!\ We'd highly recommend, the perfect family getaway in a stunning location - we'll definitely be going back.\
Ms Cabal

“This cottage is beautifully furnished.”

It's so cool and cozy, it's almost beyond description. The living room reminded us all of the Gryffindor Common Room from Harry Potter, warm and inviting.
Miss James

“Beautiful cottage and village!”
Charlotte

“Cosy cottage in a great location in the centre of a market town in the Cotswolds.”

Everything was there that we could of needed a definite home from home with more than enough space for all of us. Great base for exploring the Cotswolds. We all had a great time and would definitely visit again! \ Charlotte, September 2016
Wilson

“Excellent service!”
Tim

“Great, cozy, cottage the heart of the Cotswolds.”

Rented for a Christmas with the extended family and Benfield did not disappoint! Right on Sheep Street, within easy walking distance of all that Stow has to offer, the cottage was as described. Can't wait for our next visit!â€
“Just to say we LOVED your house!”

It was so cosy and homely, with lots of lovely details. It lived up to the photos and was so clean. We would love to return next year at some point
Mr Coughlin

“Great size to accommodate all the family and location.”

Being central to a village was lovely for everyone to walk out and about
Miss Perriam

“: Benfield cottage far exceeded expectations and the pictures don't quite do it justice - what a great property!”

Set in the perfect and most picturesque location, not only does this cottage make it easy to explore the Cotswolds, but it's also within a community that allows you to simply pop down the road to find all the local amenities you need. Shops, pubs and local eateries are all at your doorstep.
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The property

Set in the heart of Stow on the Wold, Benfield is a charming Cotswolds cottage.

Bedecked with Virginia Creeper, Benfield is a beautiful period townhouse which offers spacious accommodation spread across three (wonky!) floors, where the owner has created a stylish holiday home yet ensured that all the classic Cotswolds 19th Century features are retained, making it a truly attractive place to stay.

A large open fire, an Aga, beams, flagstone floors, oak beam all create a cosy feel, while modern facilities, luxury beds and bathrooms ensure that this offers high quality self catering accommodation.

An enclosed courtyard sits in the middle of the building, bringing light to the kitchen and diner - heavenly!

The ground floor is open plan with all rooms interconnecting while upstairs are four beautiful, luxury bedrooms, almost French in style with two bathrooms.

Impossibly cute and homely, we fell in love with this cottage when we visited - and with everything in Stow no more than a stroll away, you really can park the car and not use it again until you leave!

Summary

Over three floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x first floor master bedroom with double bed, 1 x first floor twin, 1 x second floor double bedroom
Ground floor cloakroom with WC
First floor bathroom with slipper bath, handheld shower, washbasin and WC
Second floor shower room with shower, washbasin and WC
Kitchen/dining area
Living room
Conservatory with day bed
Utility.
Heating with woodburner
AGA with 2 hotplates, 3 ovens, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
TV, DVD, WiFi, iPod Dock
Fuel, starter pack for woodburner and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking, loading and unloading available outside the property
One pet welcome - pet not allowed on soft furnishings or upstairs
Cot and highchair available
Shop and pub 0.1 miles
Note: This property requires a refundable Good House Keeping Bond of £200
Note: Benfield is located on Sheep Street which runs through the heart of Stow on the Wold; some guests may be aware of the traffic noise, which is to be expected in a bustling market town
Note: Second floor double bed can only be accessed from one side.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD

Bourton-on-the-Water 4 miles; Stratford upon Avon 15 miles.

The highest town in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises olde worlde England. 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. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antique shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of Stow, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way, Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close to the town. Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' as the River Windrush runs through the centre, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of the most popular Cotswold villages. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are all within easy reach and make a great day out. Cheltenham (20 miles away) is, architecturally, the most complete regency town in England. A spa town with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse-racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. At other times of year, it is host to literature, jazz, classical music, science and food and drink festivals. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called 'The City of Dreaming Spires’ has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within easy reach, making Stow-on-the-Wold an ideal base.

Note: This property has a Good House Keeping Bond of £200.
Note: Benfield is located on Sheep Street which runs through the heart of Stow on the Wold; some guests may be aware of the traffic noise, which is to be expected in a bustling market town.
Note: Second floor double bed can only be accessed from one side.
Note: One small Pet welcome. Please note pet not allowed on any soft furnishings or upstairs.
Please note there is a £25 charge per dog.

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Features

“Lovely, comfortable cottage.”

“Delightful cottage but did find the parking a problem as it was a very busy road”

“Everything about the cottage was great.”

“An absolute gem of a place in the stunning Stow-on-the-Wold.”

“Excellent Cottage in the Perfect Location!”

“Just what we were looking for in the Cotswold's.”

“We loved the location and the cottage was exactly right for our holiday.”

“Enchanting cottage in a great location, Excellent facilities, we enjoyed every moment of our stay at Benfield!”

“Delightful cottage.”

“Fantastic place for staying in the heart of the Cotswolds.”

“Fantastically equipped kitchen.”

“We loved the cottage.”

“Really comfortable cosy cottage, great location and communication with owners and ease of access was great.”

“My family and I recently stayed at the beautiful Benfield.”

“This cottage is beautifully furnished.”

“Beautiful cottage and village!”

“Cosy cottage in a great location in the centre of a market town in the Cotswolds.”

“Excellent service!”

“Great, cozy, cottage the heart of the Cotswolds.”

“Just to say we LOVED your house!”

“Great size to accommodate all the family and location.”

“: Benfield cottage far exceeded expectations and the pictures don't quite do it justice - what a great property!”

The property

Summary

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About the location

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD