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Six bed Cotswold Holiday Home - Cross Keys Cottage

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 1425575 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire
  • Place, Fosse Gallery Fine Art
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Edward's Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cheltenham

With a stay at this cottage in Cheltenham, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Fosse Gallery Fine Art and St. Edward's Church. .This cottage is 13 mi (21 km) from Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Old Mill.

What's nearby

  • Fosse Gallery Fine Art - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Edward's Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Warwick Castle - 48 min drive - 37.4 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 51 min drive - 27.9 miles
  • University of Oxford - 55 min drive - 34.8 miles

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 11 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell at Stow - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪New England Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Porch House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Huffkins Stow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬6 min drive

About this property

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

Six bed Cotswold Holiday Home - Cross Keys Cottage

Cross Keys Cottage is a beautifully styled Cotswold holiday home which sleeps 14 guests, in six bedrooms, with five modern bathrooms. The quaint cottage exterior belies the spacious, contemporary interior which boasts a well-equipped kitchen, a cosy living room and a sitting room with bi-fold doors leading out into the generous garden. This dog friendly holiday home has been finished to a high standard and retains a wealth of character features including two wood burners, exposed beams and exposed Cotswold stone walls. Cross Keys Cottage sits next to The Old Butchers restaurant, and is just a stone's throw from Stow's bustling market square.

Accommodation
This six bedroom holiday cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold is perfect for those looking to get together with family and friends, exploring the local countryside and many eateries on its doorstep. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Living/dining room
Exposed stone feature wall, wood burner, two-seater sofa, two armchairs, dining table with seating for 12, and small selection of books

Kitchen
Exposed beams, electric Rangemaster with induction hob, fridge, two dishwashers, microwave, kettle, toaster, two wine fridges, cafetiere, Nespresso coffee machine and milk frother, DAB radio and central island with three bar stools

Sitting room
Bi-fold doors to the garden, dual aspect, exposed stone fireplace with wood burner, Smart TV with surround sound and Netflix (account holders only), three three-seater sofas and two armchairs

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Garden views, exposed stone, king size bed, freestanding wardrobe with full length mirror, chest of drawers, sideboard, stool and hair dryer

Shower room
Walk-in rain shower with separate handheld shower attachment, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Utility room
Garden access, American-style fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, sink, clothes horse, iron and ironing board

First Floor

Bedroom 3 with open-concept ensuite (Sleeps 4)
Accessed via its own staircase from the sitting room, eaves room with four single beds, wall-mounted Smart TV with Netflix (account holders only), chest of drawers, clothes rail, storage boxes and hair dryer
Open-concept ensuite with roll top bath with handheld shower attachment, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Garden views, double bed, freestanding wardrobe, chest of drawers, stool, wall mirror and hair dryer
Ensuite with walk-in rain shower with separate handheld shower attachment, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Bedroom 4 (Sleeps 2)
Dual aspect, king size bed, chest of drawers, clothes rail, stool, full length mirror and hair dryer

Bedroom 5 (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, freestanding wardrobe, chest of drawers, stool, full length mirror and hair dryer

Family bathroom
Bath with overhead rain shower and separate handheld shower attachment, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Second Floor

Bedroom 6 with open-concept ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Dual aspect, eaves room, double bed, chest of drawers, wall hooks, stool, wall mirror and hair dryer
Open-concept ensuite with walk-in rain shower with separate handheld shower attachment, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Outside
Enclosed garden with outdoor table seating 12, parasol, charcoal BBQ (available from May to September inclusive) and two sun loungers

The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 14 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 3 additional infants (aged 2 or under)
Please note that Cross Keys Cottage is best suited to peaceful, family-style stays. Please take consideration whilst booking as the property is not appropriate for parties, hen or stag groups, or events of any kind
Bed linen and towels are provided
Free on street parking is available close by
1 travel cot is available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
2 medium sized dogs are welcome for an additional £40 per booking per dog. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
Free WiFi
Mobile phone reception is variable
2 Smart TVs with Netflix (guests to use their own login details)
Enclosed garden
Charcoal BBQ, May to September inclusive only (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning the BBQ after use)
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stoves from October to April only
There are narrow, steep staircases and reduced head height in some rooms
The front door opens onto the road and so guests with young children should take particular care to ensure that children are supervised when the door is open
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property

Things to Note...
Events are not permitted without prior consent
Either a Security Deposit or payment of an Accidental Damage Waiver is required at this property
Check in is from 17:00 and check out is by 10:00
The Stow Horse Fair is held twice a year, typically on the Thursday closest to 12th May and the Thursday closest to 24th October, however, we would recommend checking the exact date ahead of placing your booking. This is a traditional fair for gypsies and travelling people to meet up and trade which dates back to 1476 when its Charter was granted. Stow is very busy for a day or two before and after each fair, and a number of shops, pubs and restaurants are closed. Whilst many visitors enjoy the colour and vibrancy associated with the fairs, other visitors prefer to avoid Stow on these dates
If required, there are electric charging points at the Tesco on the Fosse Way
Please note that the ensuites for bedrooms 3 and 6 do not have doors
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 25,575 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher and 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

Property is also known as

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Six bed Cotswold Holiday Home - Cross Keys Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

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Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location

This house is great for a big family they were really responsive if we needed anything during our stay. The house was perfect.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

Excellent location & accommodation for our 4 generations. The bedroom on the ground floor was especially good for the 89 year old who doesn’t like stairs. Whole downstairs area great for different people doing different things (although a second TV would be helpful for those who didn’t want to watch the sport!)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cross Keys Cottage autumn weekender

We had a wonderful stay at Cross Keys Cottage. The house has a lovely well equipped kitchen and plenty of comfy sofas to lounge around on. With Stow on the Wold literally on the doorstep, the location is perfect too.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Fabulous house in the middle of gorgeous town

This is the third time we have stayed here - the house is very spacious and perfectly situated in the middle of Stow so lots of lovely shops and also easy to walk in beautiful countryside. A great bonus is being next door to the delicious Old Butchers restaurant. Louise is very responsive to any questions and we are already looking forward to next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage in a fantastic location

My family and I absolutely loved this beautiful cottage. It was warm, very comfortable, relaxing and in a great location. The standard of everything was excellent, we wanted for nothing and the beds were super comfy. It was a perfect stay to celebrate my birthday, we couldn’t have wished for anything more. StayCotswold offered an excellent service and were super helpful in the run-up to our stay and Louise was so obliging and extremely helpful. I cannot recommend this cottage highly enough.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ian Richards

A lovely cottage in the heart of Stow, with plenty of room for sleeping, living and dining.

This cottage is ideal for a family gathering, with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and lots of space in the well equipped kitchen and comfortable living areas. I can absolutely recommend using the Old Butchers restaurant next door, which provided an excellent dinner served in the house itself.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Great home away from home

Absolutely loved this home and wish we could have stayed longer. Very modern amenities but so much comfort and charm. So glad to have found it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Gorgeous home, perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to spend a short holiday with friends and kids

Place in excellent condition, nicely decorated, fully equipped to stay confortable 14 people (1/2 kids)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Would highly recommend a stay here

The home is so beautiful and in a great location. Lots of space and a lovely garden. Comfortable beds and kitchen very well stocked.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ideal location for a family get together

Great layout for kids, dogs and adults, kitchen and outside space ideal for entertaining and relaxing
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holly A.

The best weekend

The cottage was beautiful. We booked it for the entire family to stay for our wedding weekend. The cottage is more than big enough to sleep 9 adults and 4 children. The welcome pack was a nice touch. The entire home is well laid out, has everything you need and very cosy on a wet winters day when we all sat in front of the fire. Highly recommend and cannot wait to book to stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage

A lovely big cottage in the heart of the village. It was perfect for a family get together and had everything we could have needed. Loads of house information was provided ahead of our stay and the hosts were really responsive. Overall, a great stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Get together

It was very comfortable and it was in a perfect location. We all enjoyed the easy walks around town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katharine R.

Wonderful stay

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Cross Keys Cottage. We loved everything about the house - the space worked perfectly for our family group ages 2 - 78. We loved all the little touches and care that had obviously gone into making it a fabulous holiday let.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

Lovely Stay great location

Really lovely stay in this gorgeous cottage, excellent location and perfect to celebrate my Grandads 90th birthday. Great communication from Sandie regarding check in and check out. Would recommend this place to a large group. Thanks so much :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Cross Keys Cottage

Very high standard in this beautiful house. Centrally situated with lovely garden. Everything we needed for a perfect family reunion.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Party celebrations

We had the most wonderful stay at Cross Keys Cottage celebrating my 80th birthday. The cottage is very well equipped and in an excellent position. We were all very sad to leave and we had the most beautiful weather which enabled us to sit in the garden which is beautiful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

debra h.

The perfect Cotswolds cottage.

The pictures do not do Cross Keys cottage justice. The place is stunning! If you’re looking for a comfortable retreat for a large family or group, I could not recommend it highly enough. The location is also perfect, right in the middle of one of the prettiest towns in the Cotswolds, surrounded by walks, pubs, shops and so much more. We had the perfect long weekend away.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Wonderful cottage for a family reunion

We enjoyed a wonderful family reunion at Cross Keys Cottage. The house is centrally located, surprisingly spacious, and well maintained, with very comfortable beds! The owners were gracious enough to extend our check out at no cost to allow us time for a lazy lunch. Highly recommended.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ideal for a birthday celebration

Good size property for large family gathering. Large well equipped kitchen room for a number lof cooks. Enough seating in the lounge to sit together. Loved the long dinning table where we could eat and reminisce. Situated in town so some could explore great shops while others tried one of many pubs
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage in central cotswolds location

we stayed at Crosskeys as an extended family group for a birthday celebration. Everyone from 6yrs old to 80yrs old were happy with the cottage and found lots of comfort and space to all be together and to do have separate areas when the teenagers needed it. Louise was very helpful in sorting out minor issues on arrival and setting up a restaurant at home celebration for us, with the service and food from The Old Butchers being very top quality. We found lots to do strolling around the town, exploring Bourton on the Water and heading over to Cheltenham when wet weather made indoor fun necessary.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay for my 30th Birthday!

13 of us stayed here for 3 nights to celebrate my 30th Birthday and it was the most perfect house for this. We have stayed in Stow before and the all over the Cotswolds many more times but this was by far our best visit yet. The house was so well equipped and laid out for a group or family and the location is great. - The house is bigger than the photos make it seem which was real bonus. We would definitely return and would highly recommend this property. Thank you for such a wonderful stay in this beautiful cottage!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Celebratory Weekend

What a lovely cottage! Full of charm and mod cons. Well equipped kitchen - more than enough quality wine glasses! We were a gathering of 13, lots of space for us all - the large living room was comfortable and a great space for family games and beautifully cosy with the log burner going. All the bedrooms are gorgeous, very comfortable beds, beautiful linen and towels. We organised dinner on one evening through The Old Butcher’s- it was fabulous! Highly recommend this lovely cottage - we didn’t want to leave.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

80th birthday celebration

Fabulous time had by all. 2 minor considerations. Didn’t feel the kitchen was as well equipped as expected- lack of bowls, garlic crusher etc. also stairs were quite tricky to negotiate so may well be worth mentioning
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023