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Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds

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Enjoy a serene atmosphere in this spacious outdoor area with a well-maintained garden and covered patio.
Enjoy meals with friends and family in this spacious dining area, surrounded by a serene view of lush greenery.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stainless steel range hood, microwave, and toaster.
Escape to a serene country house surrounded by lush gardens and a tranquil stream.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and decorative accents.

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Chalford, England
  • Minchinhampton Common
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cotswold Canals Trust
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Highgrove House
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds

The Woodlands offers a luxury self-catering country stay in Chalford, the Golden Valley in the Cotswolds, with over 1 acre of private woodlands and gardens. Just two hours drive from central London, with miles upon miles of natural beauty right outside the front door, this 18th-century cottage extended house is perfectly placed for you to enjoy all that Cotswolds has to offer. Ancient history flows through over a thousand years’ history of the valley’s legacy as one of the country’s earliest cloth-making areas that have made it unique. Still, recent restorations undertaken by the owners have brought it right up to the modern-day, making this self-catering home a character-filled family retreat that is utterly wholesome in every way.

Explore the Cotswolds' natural beauty during the day and in the evening, sit out either in the front courtyard with a cool glass of local wine or enjoy some marshmallows by the pit fire on our bird view high decking, as the last of the day’s sunsets beyond the woods.

Inside:
Stone-built fireplace, oak floorboards, and the iconic 9m long openable glass wall overlooking the valley, The Woodlands is as quintessential as bucolic. A home that celebrates the simple but beautiful things in life creates beautiful memories and happiness.

Outside
Rising with the sound of birdsong, pad downstairs and out into the garden and down to the woodlands for a quiet morning wander around, before back to The Woodlands’ kitchen with freshly provided local produces for a healthy breakfast. After filling up on coffee and toast, pack backpacks and head across the hill, through Chalford Village and up onto national woodlands or down to the canal to enjoy endless Cotswolds views over a picnic of the wonderful sandwich from the famous Lavender Bakery; on return, gather around the fire pit for some local bubbles and conversation as the light fades from the sky.

Practicalities
There is ample parking for up to four to six cars in the private car park. The kitchen includes a Rangemaster Gas cooker, electric oven, hob, American style fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, and a washing-dryer. Due to the nature of the traditional country house style, there are a number of low doors throughout. There is an unfenced steep slope in the garden and a low fence on the patio; please supervise children at all times.


The Woodlands Welcome includes
Luxury welcome hamper of local produce, including Organic loaf, Organic milk, free-range eggs, etc.
We have two Smart TV, recipe books, internet...
The White Company Luxury toiletries in all bathrooms
We have Netflix free for you to enjoy; however, if you want to watch over other apps, suck as Prime Video, NowTV, you need to log in using your own account.
Amazon music is available to both Alex Echos in the living room and kitchen.



Pets

Yes, we love all well-trained pets.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Minchinhampton Common. Features include laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 14 minutes by car from Thames River and 5 minutes from Minchinhampton Common
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Poppy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Well-trained pets are welcome.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please supervise children at all times.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Beautiful hill side house with stunning valley view in the centre of Cotswolds Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Fiona P.

I booked your property for a very special birthday weekend after a lot of research and consideration. Although the property was at the top end of our budget, the photos and description appealed as a luxury venue offering top quality comfort.The location is undoubtedly first class. The house is magnificent but the upkeep, maintenance and presentation of the property and gardens leaves a lot to be desired*the outside eating area under the pergola had obviously not been cleaned for some time. At the outset of our visit on Friday, we had to purchase cleaning products and set about giving the table and chairs a thorough clean before we could enjoy eating outside*the plumbing system needs urgent attention. Each time we turned the cold water on the pipe reverberated noisily. This happened with any usage of cold water, toilets and even the water dispenser in the American fridge. We were all affected by the noise the pipes created after flushing toilets during the night*the ice maker within the American fridge packed up on day one and we were without ice over a very warm weekend. It appeared to be working again at the end of our stay but did cause some frustration for Saturday and Sunday*we were unable to switch off the downstairs bathroom light and this bathroom has no key for the lock* the drawers in the smallest double bedroom had collapsed*apart from the master ensuite bedroom there were no mirrors or waste bins in any of the other three bedrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karnail S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Great place, just like the pictures. Note Dark Lane is a bit narrow and single lane, so be careful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Woodlands

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and made good use of the surrounding areas, the house is beautiful and full of character, very clean and everything that one could need provided for. Unfortunately we were not happy about the state of the outside area , the furniture was dirty and weeds growing in abundance through the cracked paving slabs , all of the plants in pots are dead ! We would have liked to spend some time sitting in the garden admiring the amazing views but were unable to do so as the area was not inviting, I wonder if the owners are aware of the situation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great visit

We throughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful well appointed home. The surrounding areas were delightful. Enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb house superb location

The property's kitchen was extremely well equipped and there were even vases available for flowers so it was really home from home, it had everything . Beds super comfortable and white company toiletries a really nice touch. Great house and would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cotswolds

Great place! Really enjoyed it!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Just lovely

a beautiful property! plenty of room to spread out, yet cosy at the same time. The views are to die for, and we got to see badgers and deer!My only advice us for people who like complete darkness whilst sleeping: the blinds are not blockout blinds, so it is worth bringing an eye mask.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Christmas Getaway

We chose this property for its size and location for a 3 day Christmas break and it did not disappoint. Even though the weather was lousy you could see out to the valley due to the high position of the house and I’m sure this outlook is even more stunning in the Summer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cotswolds Getaway

Had a wonderful stay - communication with Poppy and the property were top notch, and made for a relaxing, long weekend stay. The property is even better than the photos, private, and the highlight is the living room with large windows letting in sun and the surrounding English countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maria T.

Views

Lovely big house amazing views loved the white company toiletries lovely and warm lovely bedding Very very steep narrow road to property be warned! Windows could do with a good clean! cob webs and some dust around the house light bulbs out if all these things was addressed would be fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding

We stayed three nights for a family wedding locally. The house was spacious downstairs which was a plus due to the weather as it was very stormy and cloudy and foggy! The house had everything we needed lovely terraces which we would have loved to use if only the rain had stopped! The bedrooms needed a mirror in each room to help the female guests in their getting ready. But overall a lovely house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Countryside

Lovely little hillside cottage that was great for our family. Well appointed and had everything we needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Beautiful house with amazing views

Fab house with everything we could possibly need. Amazing views and gardens, absolutely brilliant time had for our joint 60th get together. Great communication with Poppy & the app was very helpful. Would highly recommend and would love to visit again one day, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

Just had 4 nights at this lovely house with my 3 siblings and partners. All of us 70 or over. The house was perfect. We loved the big sitting room and dining area looking out onto the terrace and hills beyond. The terrace was great for breakfast and afternoon tea. We had plenty of space to be together or apart and the furnishings were tasteful and comfortable .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D., Taunton Somerset, U.K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house for a family gathering

Great position with lovely views. It was perfect for our family gathering with plenty of space. Really good communication with the owner. The approach is incredibly steep it was much better arriving from the top of the hill downwards. Great outside space would be lovely in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R., Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend family celebration

Had an excellent time staying at The Woodlands as a family celebrating a big birthday. The property/garden was great, with lovely views from the front. The location was good for both short and long walks, although extremely hilly. Poppy was really communicative from the time of booking right through to the end of our stay. A beautiful home that did not disappoint. Excellent facilities, quality linen, clean and extremely comfortable. Plenty of space for 6 adults and 3 children under 3 years old. Overall we had a wonderful stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Long Weekend

Stayed at the Woodlands for a long weekend for my wife's and my 60th birthdays. Absolutely fantastic stay from beginning to end. Loved the place so much we did not want to leave. The host, Poppy, was very easy to communicate with and was very flexible regarding check in & out. Will be back to this little (big) gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

We loved our stay, the garden area and view from the lounge made it so special. The welcome hamper was a lovely addition and great communication with the owner. There were just a few small things that would have made our stay even better having experienced it with 4 other girls - the upstairs landing really needs a rug. If anyone needed to leave their room, the whole house woke up with the squeaking floor. We all started to move like a ninjas! Also the rooms could really do with mirrors, especially with so many of us getting ready at the same time. Also, plug sockets by the side tables for charging phones and space for a drink on side table are little things that make a difference (the table light takes up a lot of space). These are small things but worth mentioning if it helps future groups have an even more fabulous time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela O.

Liked: Cleanliness

70th birthday celebration

Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Countryside cottage

My family of 4 adults enjoyed our stay here. Poppy was really helpful and good at communicating and kindly provided hypoallergenic bedding for the two of us that have feather allergies. We enjoyed the outside seating and inside facilities and it had everything we needed for a pleasurable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip C., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

An incredible holiday home - it really is as good as the photos - perhaps better! Peaceful, clean, cosy yes spacious. Poppy is a very communicative and gracious host. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Murray S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

We stayed for a long weekend to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday. The property was perfect for the occasion with enough space for the family to get together or spread out as appropriate. The facilities were excellent, although as the weather was kind we mostly used the terrace and barbecue area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cotswold

Lovely stay in beautiful house with a view. Many places to sit and enjoy the outdoors. On a very steep hill with very badly maintained lane ,called dark lane , which was the only downside. Poppy was very informative and helpful. Very quick to answer any queries. Thank you for an amazing time with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter break with family

A beautiful home that did not disappoint. Excellent facilities, quality linen, clean and extremely comfortable. Plenty of space for 6 adults and 2 children under 5 years old and a perfect setting for celebrating Easter away from the hustle and bustle of London. Local farm shop a hit as well as our trip to Cirencester.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023