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The Smithy

Broadwell, Gloucestershire (Ref. 988779)

4.2

Manor Cottages rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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48 Customer Review(s)

  • Carol

    “We had a reasonable week but there were a few niggling problems.”

    I know we could have reported issues to the management but we were on holiday and didn't want intrusions. The kitchen work surfaces and table were grimy along with some of the crockery. The fridge door is broken so not able to store opened cartons. The fridge also froze the contents of the salad drawer. The microwave was very temperamental as was the cooker. I think the television also needs replacing/upgrading to a smart tv. The wall brackets seemed to be broken so the tv slants downwards. I ...

    I know we could have reported issues to the management but we were on holiday and didn't want intrusions. The kitchen work surfaces and table were grimy along with some of the crockery. The fridge door is broken so not able to store opened cartons. The fridge also froze the contents of the salad drawer. The microwave was very temperamental as was the cooker. I think the television also needs replacing/upgrading to a smart tv. The wall brackets seemed to be broken so the tv slants downwards. I know a lot of people won't be bothered by not having an up to date tele but they don't have to use it and that's their choice......but for those that do like to view then the facility of stuff like "catch up" should be available in a "high end" property such as this. One last moan.....the en-suite bathroom in the attic bedroom. It's a lovely room but please provide a bit of privacy in the form of a blind for the clear glass window. The attic bedroom can provide a bit of a challenge for the less mobile but at 73 years old I managed the staircase and the low bed. Our 2 grandsons shared the twin room and loved it. My Husband has health issues so he had the 1st floor double bedroom and was happy with it. . On the positive side the building was charming and sympathetically restored with lots of original features. It's a very quiet area as well so not much passing traffic. It's also located in a beautiful part of the country which is central to many other places of interest. . Sadly we probably wouldn't return to this cottage but what doesn't suit us might not be a problem to others. We've rented very many properties over very many years so have a lot of experience in rating. For us we would rate this property as "middle" because there is room for improvement in facilities and cleanliness.You can't alter the layout of the property but despite having a reasonable sleep in the attic bedroom I wouldn't choose to do it again. I've no doubt that younger people wouldn't feel the same way though.......they would probably love it. ;-)

    - Carol, October 2024

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback following your recent stay. We are glad to hear that you found the property charming and the location beautiful but are sorry to hear that some of the facilities were not as expected. We will certainly investigate all your comments and action as necessary. We hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind Regards, Manor Cottages Property Owner

Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Three bedrooms: 1 x second floor double with ensuite Bathroom with roll top bath, WC and washbasin and TV with freeview, 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • 1 x wet room style shower room with walk in shower, basin and WC, ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen with dining area
  • Sitting room with electric flame effect fire
  • Utility.
  • Central heating, electric flame effect fire
  • Large electric hob, double oven and grill, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, tumble drier
  • 2 x TV, one with BT view, DVD, video player, WIFI
  • Fuel and power inc in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair
  • Large garden, terrace with table and chairs
  • Ample off road parking
  • One well behaved pet welcome charges apply
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.5 miles
  • Note: This property requires a good housekeeping bond of £100
  • Note: The stairs to the 2nd floor bedroom are steep and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

The property

For a delightful, genuine, and unrivalled Cotswolds experience, look no further than The Smithy, Broadwell.

The Smithy is a well-known cottage in the community, and its name suggests that it once served as the blacksmith's residence and workplace.

There have been extensive renovations over time, but it's great to see that many period details, such as the beams, mullion windows, and flagstone floor, have been preserved.

The adjacent ancient workshop barn hasn't been altered either, preserving a piece of the building's past.

The structure has been renovated into a lovely and beautiful home for up to 6 people, complete with all the expected conveniences.

There is a lovely kitchen/dining area and an inviting living room on the main floor, and three spacious bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms can be found upstairs.

There's a lot to like about this excellent house, from the spacious inside to the lush garden outside.

This is all located just paces away from the village's fantastic bar.

We think this is a fantastic cottage for a getaway in the Cotswolds, excellent for families or small parties.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

BROADWELL

Stow-on-the-Wold 1.6 miles; Bourton-on-the-Water 5.5 miles; Cheltenham 19.3 miles.

A charming Cotswold Village in Gloucestershire, Broadwell is a delightful retreat home to picturesque stone houses. Only 1.25 miles from Coleford, where you will find a post office and shops. 1.5 miles away from the ancient market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, everything you need during your stay is within easy reach including supermarkets, shops, pubs and restaurants. Superb walks along the River Evenlode are close by, and there are cycling routes and bridleways throughout the AONB. A short drive will take you to popular Cotswold destinations including Broadway, Bourton-on-the-Water, Shakespeare’s birthplace Stratford-Upon-Avon and Moreton-in-Marsh. Further afield, the regency spa town Cheltenham can be reached in less than an hour.

NOTE: This property has a £100 good housekeeping bond This amount is automatically shadowed when the booking is made
PLEASE NOTE: From Monday 10th November 2023 the external barn will be going through a full refurbishment. There will be scaffolding across the barn area with limited parking. Works will take place between 8am on a Monday morning until 4pm on a Friday afternoon for the foreseeable future. There will be no workmen onsite during the Christmas and New Year period. Or Good Friday and Easter Monday.
£25 extra charge for pets

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas