A cosy two bedroom period cottage, a few minutes' walk from the market square in the historic Cotswold market town of Stow on the Wold. Gable Cottage is a 250 year old two bedroom cottage in historic Wraggs Row.

Its architectural and historic significance have been recognised by English Heritage by giving it a Grade 2 listing. With exposed beams, low ceilings, flagstone floors, and gabled bedroom windows, it is full of original character and charm but now has all the comforts and conveniences of modern day living, such as central heating, a modern kitchen with AGA, and a new contemporary bathroom. With 2 double bedrooms, Gable Cottage has luxurious accommodation for 4 people. An extra folding bed can be put up in the main bedroom for a 5th person if required. Just a 3 minute walk to the town square, Gable Cottage is in the ideal place from which to explore the history, the outstanding pubs and restaurants, the antique shops and the quality shopping that Stow has to offer.

Many iconic Cotswold villages such as Bourton on the Water, the Slaughters or Moreton in Marsh are less than 10 minutes drive. Further afield Stratford upon Avon, Blenheim Palace and Oxford are easily reached. Cheltenham, home of the Cheltenham Gold Cup is only a half an hour's drive. Parking is free on Wraggs Row access road outside the cottage. Gable Cottage is usually let for a minimum of 7 nights but at certain times of the year, is available for short breaks of 3 or 4 nights. For self catering holidays or short breaks, Gable Cottage is your perfect home away from home for your visit to the Cotswolds.

About Gable Cottage

The Dining Room

Whatever your plans, walking, sightseeing or just relaxing, we feel sure you will enjoy your stay at Gable Cottage. In the lounge, the flagged stone floor, exposed beams, and stone fireplace, are complemented by the comfortable sofas, flat screen TV with Freeview, and DVD.

Between the lounge and kitchen is the attractive dining room, just the place for a family breakfast or dining in style in the evening if you don’t want to try another of the great restaurants in Stow. In the modern kitchen, the new AGA stove makes cooking a real pleasure, as well as radiating a cosy glow 24 hours a day, even in the depths of winter. Of course it is not really necessary for warmth, as the whole cottage is centrally heated-yet its comforting warmth will make you feel nicely at home. Neither is the AGA strictly necessary for cooking, as the kitchen is fully equipped with a mini electric oven, and microwave. The kitchen also has a washing machine and a dishwasher.

From the lounge a narrow staircase leads up to the two bedrooms on the first floor. Don’t be concerned if the walls seem to lean at strange angles and the floors seem to slope in every direction. It’s not that last glass of merlot, just 18th century timbers gently settling in! The main bedroom has a comfortable double bed. There is room for an extra single bed if needed. The other bedroom has luxurious twin beds that can be put together as a super-king double if requested in advance. The contemporary bathroom opens off the landing on the first floor, with toilet, basin and shower over the bath. A private and sheltered courtyard garden opens off the kitchen and dining room perfect for summer barbeques or relaxing in the evening.

Facilities:

• TV, DVD
• Wi-Fi Broadband
• Central heating
• Aga
• Microwave
• Washing machine
• Dishwasher
• Courtyard garden
• BBQ 
• Parking on access road 
• Range of guide books, brochures and maps of the area.

We are happy to help you with local information and travel advice

Attractions

Gable Cottage is ideally placed to enjoy all that the Cotswolds have to offer. Life in the Cotswolds is dictated by the beautiful countryside. Sheep and arable farming is still a significant industry, giving employment to many either directly or indirectly. Bourton on the Water, 4 miles from Stow, is perhaps one of the most well known Cotswold towns with the River Windrush flowing gently under the low bridges, enjoyed by flotillas of ducks and tourists alike. But turn down any side road and you cannot fail to come upon another Cotswold village even more stunning than the last, clustered around its 12th century church and pub, totally forgotten by the rest of the world until you came upon it!

Hire a cycle for the day and explore the secret back lanes. Enjoy the sounds and smells of the country side where you will come across nothing more threatening than a rider on horseback. However, watch out for the occasional giant tractor and trailer unit or a Range Rover bearing children to school. Keep off the roads altogether and wander the intricate network of public footpaths and rights of way that link the villages across the fields.

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