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Ways End

Ways End

4.5
out of 5
Ratings from 13 reviews
92% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.5
Comfort
4.5
Condition
4.4
Location
4.8
Value
4.3
Customer
Service
4.5

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Ways End is a quaint family friendly cottage on the outskirts of the popular market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, just a short walk from a selection of restaurants and shops. The property is a wonderful retreat to share with family or friends, offering cosy interiors, a well-sized garden and enviable location.

Lovely Stay in Stow

Review submitted on Thu, 03 Oct 2024
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
2.0
Had a lovely weekend break in the Cotswolds. Property is lovely and easy access to all the tourist spots. We found a cut through to high street right next to property which helped as my Mum was in a wheelchair and Stow is quite hilly. The house has everything you need though would have liked a guest book with instructions, local details etc. The electric bedroom blinds stopped working first day so one room ended up down all the time and in the other stuck half way luckily it’s darker at night now. We tried to contact the maintenance person a few times but no response.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 71 days ago
Thank you Lisbeth for sharing your review of your recent stay at Ways End. We are delighted to know that you had a lovely weekend break in the Cotswolds and the property is lovely and within easy access to all the tourist spots. We will pass your feedback onto the property owner for them to review and implement any appropriate changes. We are sorry to read that you could not contact your property manager during your stay, as he would have been able to assist you with the broken blinds. We hope you will be back to stay again soon.

The cottage is far too small for 6 people

Review submitted on Thu, 26 Sep 2024
2.3
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
2.0
Location
3.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
2.0
The kitchen is inadequately equipped you cannot sit 6 people around the dining table
Blinds in bedrooms unusable reported this on arrival Kevin the property manager said they would be repaired didn’t happen both bedrooms in darkness for are stay there are lots of damp patches on the ceilings in bedrooms dissapointing

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
No





StayCotswold replied 85 days ago
Thank you Susan for your review of Ways End. We can see that your booking was for only 4 adults and we do advertise that the maximum capacity as being 5 adults as we are aware that the living/dining area is limited on space. The blinds require an engineer as the property manager has been unable to fix the issue. Due to the recent unusual heavy down pours, a few of the older properties we market have sadly unexpectedly sprung leaks. The owners are aware and are in the midst of organising a tradesperson to investigate the issue. We do hope that overall, you enjoyed your time exploring the Cotswolds!

Excellent

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ways End cottage the property was spotless and facilities were ideal a lovely relaxing place to stay for a vacation.
The location was ideal and was only a 5 minute walk in to Stow on the Wold with the lovely gift shops and restaurants, and easy access to the larger towns.
We certainly would stay again and would highly recommend.
Many thanks.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 138 days ago
Thank you Michael for your review of Ways End. We are delighted to read that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay at the cottage, it was spotless and the facilities were ideal for a lovely relaxing stay. It is well located and only a 5 minute walk into Stow on the Wold with lovely gift shops and restaurants, and easy access to the larger towns. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Dog-friendly stay

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Jul 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had such a lovely time at Ways end.
The house was well equipped for everything we needed and the beds were super comfy!
Great location to stay and explore the Cotswolds, Stow town was just around the corner from the property and took about a 5 min walk.
There is a Tesco which is handy and in walking distance.
Lots of great pubs and little shops, we will definitely be back!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 159 days ago
Thank you Jessica for your review of Ways End. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped, comfy and in a great location to explore the Cotswolds. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Quality accommodation in great location

Review submitted on Thu, 11 Jul 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
On arrival found everything was spotless. The property is well maintained with everything you need and just around 7 minutes walk from the main square.

The eggs, milk, biscuits, and cleaning pack were all thoughtful touches.

We also appreciated the courtesy text contact from the StayCotswold representative during our stay.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 162 days ago
Thank you Tony for your review of Ways End. We are pleased to read that you found everything to be spotless on arrival at the property. It was well maintained and you were close to the main square and you enjoyed the welcome arrival pack. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

A perfect location!

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Cottage is in a great location, just a very short walk from the shops etc. The garden is secure for dogs, and there are plenty of dog walks nearby. The beds are supreme - so comfortable, a good nights sleep was guaranteed. The cottage is nearly fitted out, and it shows. There was a lovely welcome pack - eggs, milk, biscuits etc, which was a great touch. Stay Cotswold were very friendly and professional, and so, yes, I'd definitely recommend.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 178 days ago
Thank you Gordon for your review of Ways End. We are delighted to read that that cottage is in a great location, just a short walk from the shops, the garden is secure for dogs and there are plenty of dog walks nearby. The beds are comfortable and you enjoyed the welcome pack upon arrival. We are pleased to know that StayCotswold staff are very friendly and professional and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Lovely Stay

Review submitted on Mon, 03 Jun 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at Ways End in Stow for four nights as a family of four and we took our dog with us. I contacted the property  mangager in advance to ask if an earlier check-in could be arranged, and they were very helpful and this was arranged for us. Location wise, its less than a five minute walk to the Market Square of Stow. It was very busy being half term week. Despite it being a busy area there wasnt any noise and it was peaceful. There are plenty of places to eat, and most of all seem to allow dogs too. We had a nice meal at The Kings Arms. We also ordered Pizza from Zonda Pizza ( a van at Stow Rugby Club) which is a short 3 minute drive, we would recommend it was really nice. We enjoyed walking around Lower Slaughters with our dog, our dog loved playing in the water (a five minute drive away).  Ways End met our needs for a short stay with family. The bedrooms upstairs were spacious and the beds were really comfortable. The downstairs bed I found quite uncomfortable, it was very hard. Things that might be helpful, a welcome folder, with walking routes, places to visit, takeaway menus etc.  All in all, we had a lovely stay and found StayCotswold very helpful.


Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 201 days ago
Thank you Charlene for your review of Ways End. We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely stay and found the property to be spacious, to have comfortable beds and to be in a great location within walking distance to the centre of Stow. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

A Wonderful Trip

Review submitted on Fri, 24 May 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved Ways End. It was spotlessly clean and comfortable, we felt relaxed as soon as we had settled in!
It’s in a great location in Stow and for the surrounding attractions. We particularly enjoyed Batsford Arboretum, the Falconry Centre and the Cotswold Wildlife Park.
We can’t wait to return!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswolds replied 211 days ago
Thank you Rebecca for your review of Ways End. We are delighted to know that you had a wonderful trip and the property was spotlessly clean and comfortable. Its in a great location in Stow and to explore the surrounding attractions. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

4 day fantastic stow stay

Review submitted on Thu, 25 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Accommodation and location was perfect. Milk, fresh eggs and butter provided to help us along. . Our group consisted of 4 adults and the house was spacious and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again .

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 240 days ago
Thank you Michael for your excellent review of Ways End. We are delighted to know that the accommodation and location was perfect for your 4 day stay in Stow on the Wold. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Cotswolds Break

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Perfect location to explore the surrounding villages, as well as Stow itself. All amenities available. Very quiet. You could see a few cars passing, but couldn't hear them. Perfect break

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 250 days ago
Thank you Ian for your review of Ways End. We are delighted to hear that you had the perfect break in the Cotswolds. We hope that you will be back to stay again soon!

Great location and cosy cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 26 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This cottage is in a fantastic position only minutes away from the centre of Stow in the Wold. The beds were very comfortable and the property was well equipped.
Some people may struggle to use the smart TV, we figured it out, but we couldn’t find any instructions.
It was good to having off road parking available.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 269 days ago
Thank you Andrea for your review of Ways End. We are delighted you found the property to be comfortable, well equipped and in a fantastic location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

A lovely stay at ways end

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Mar 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed as 4 adults at ways end and had a nice time with some minor hiccups.
The property seems newly renovated and is a great location walking distance into stow on the wold.
Beds were super comfy although the bathroom is quite small and I would think this property was more suited to 2 adults and children as space is a little limited.
The welcome bread and eggs was a nice touch however the properly just lacked basic items when you book to stay somewhere.
For example no shower gels/ hair wash in bathroom & basic items were missing such as a hairdryer, iron and fire lighter to get the fire going however once I contacted the host they did come to provide these.
A lovely stay but needs some minor holiday let attention to detail touches adding.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 278 days ago
Thank you Faye for your review of Ways End. We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely stay and found the property to be comfortable. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

A pleasant cottage in a perfect location.

Review submitted on Thu, 07 Mar 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We very much enjoyed our stay at Ways end.
The location is just perfect as it’s on a nice quiet estate with just a short walk into the centre of the town.
The cottage itself was nicely decorated with some lovely touches, fresh sourdough bread, butter and eggs.
There is a nice big porch area for dirty boots and coats after amazing walks.
The beds are very comfy as are the pillows.

A few negative points: No bin in the bathroom (which is downstairs) or the bedrooms which I feel is a necessity. No hairdryer provided either ☹️ the one time I didn’t take one as they are usually provided!!!!
There’s no washing machine, which wasn’t an issue for us, but if we were staying longer or had young children we may have appreciated one.
Only one bedside lamp in the bedrooms, I feel there should be one each side of a double bed.
Overall we had a much needed enjoyable stay and would definitely come back and stay here again.
A hot tub in the garden would have been the icing on the cake!!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 289 days ago
Thank you Naomi for your review of Ways End. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be nicely decorated, comfy and in a perfect location. A hairdryer is not listed in the description as being provided, apologies if you misread this. The owners are considering adding a hot tub in the future. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!