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Grindstone Mill

Grindstone Mill

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 30 reviews
97% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.9
Condition
4.8
Location
4.9
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
4.9

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Grindstone Mill is a stunning, three-story, 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom holiday home in a magical setting on the outskirts of the village of Alderley in the southern Cotswolds, 2 miles from the market town of Wotton-under-Edge. Surrounded by a beautiful garden and untouched Cotswold countryside, with the original mill course running directly in front, Grindstone Mill is secluded yet is just 6 miles from Badminton, 10 miles from Highgrove, 20 miles from Bath and 23 miles from Bristol. With two reception rooms (both with fireplaces), a study and a very spacious open-plan kitchen-dining room, Grindstone Mill is the ideal property for a group getaway or a family with support staff.

Great group stay

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Dec 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely stay at grindstone mill as a university reunion with a few new baby additions to the group! We had the best time and would definitely like to return in the future!



Fabulous

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Nov 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
A wonderful house for a group of friends weekend away, extremely spacious and beautifully furnished. Excellent walking and pubs close by. We enjoyed it so much we have booked again for next year!



Lovely house in a beautiful setting.

Review submitted on Fri, 01 Nov 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Amazing setting - loads of space in this fabulous house for a 3 generation family break for my wife’s 80th birthday celebrations.
Small points - Would have appreciated a welcome note, cake or milk as we have had in some properties to make it feel a bit more personal and welcoming. Instructions for the appliances, particularly the built in oven would have been helpful.



Bolthole Retreats replied 59 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Grindstone Mill. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. Your feedback has been shared with the owner who has taken these points on board, and these will be looked into. They have also let us know that milk was left in the fridge for you and instructions for the appliances arr provided in the welcome guide in the house. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

Lovely property in good location

Review submitted on Wed, 16 Oct 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
Very good property but only two comments:
- would be better if it were easier for occupants to adjust the heating temperature controls
- The electric AGA needed some extra clarification/instructions because it is non standard



Bolthole Retreats replied 77 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Grindstone Mill. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We have spoken to the owner and understand that they came out to the property and assisted with the AGA. They have also let us know that the heating is set at a constant comfortable temperature and wish that you had been in touch with them as they would have been very happy to adjust this for you. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

Beautiful stay at the Mill

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Jul 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This was our first trip to the Cotswolds and we needed a place that could accommodate our two families with kids of different ages. The Grindstone Mill met our expectations with its picturesque setting and warm spacious home. All of the bedrooms are a good size and one on the main level that met the needs of the grandparents. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped.
We very much enjoyed the property and being able to enjoy some walks. The location was well situated to travel to many small villages and I’d love to return to have more time to explore. We very much enjoyed our stay.




Review of Grindstone Mill

Review submitted on Sat, 13 Jul 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 went to stay here for my father's 80th. We had a wonderful time - the house is large and spacious with beautiful outside areas. Here are my positive and negative comments:
+ All correspondence was quickly replied to with Laura.
+ We left a silver ring behind and when I called they sent to us next day.
+ Two good size fridges with freezers below and dishwasher.
+ Super size kitchen and lounge for us all.
+ Comfy beds and chairs

- Not enough hot water for us all to have showers/baths while staying. (The plumber came out to turn the water temp up but still the next day we didn't have enough water - he said the tank wasn't big enough for 12 people to have a shower/bath within 2 hours of each other)
- The ovens were a nightmare! The Aga was complicated so we decided not to use. The electric oven was tricky to use - not sure how but we locked our food in!!! The door wouldn't open (husband thinks it went on to a special cleaning mode!!). Really would appreciate a simple guideline leaflet to explain how to use the oven. We are a practical family I dread to think if we hadn't been - salad for supper every day! :)




Bolthole Retreats replied 173 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Grindstone. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We have shared your feedback with the owner who has confirmed that the hot water is on 24 hours a day and has confirmed that the plumber has confirmed that the water is working as normal. With the AGA we are afraid that this is turned off in the summer months however can be put back on if requested and the oven has instructions on the screen. They wish that you had mentioned this during your stay as they would have been very happy to help you with this.

Wonderful location and property to celebrate a special birthday

Review submitted on Wed, 15 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 hired this house to enable our family of 5 siblings and partners to take our mother away to celebrate her 90th birthday. We had a wonderful time. The house is very luxurious, comfortable and spacious. It is well appointed and furnished very nicely and has quality appliances. It had everything needed for a very comfortable stay. The kitchen is large and well stocked with everything needed to cook our birthday celebration dinner. With 3 comfortable living spaces it never felt like we were getting on top of each other and allowed space for quiet time out as well as group activities. We had glorious weather and breakfasted outside every morning overlooking the boathouse and being visited on the water by the swan, ducks and geese and twice saw deer crossing the fields nearby whilst breakfasting. There were lovely ample walking paths straight from the house, allowing easy and fairly flat off road walking with several pubs within 1 to 2 miles from the house.
A very minor point which we’d like to recommend is that shower mats should be provided. Both walk in showers felt slippery and one of our group did slip in the shower and suffered bruising although nothing serious.
We would throughly recommend Grindstone Mill as a perfect setting for a large family get together. It is a beautiful house in lovely grounds, close to great walking and amenities but secluded enough to feel very private.



Bolthole Retreats replied 231 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Grindstone Mill. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We have shared your feedback with the owner regarding the shower mats this has been taken onboard and will be looked into. We hope to see you all again in the Cotswolds soon.

Excellent location for a large group stay

Review submitted on Wed, 20 Mar 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
There were ten of us staying here for Cheltenham races and it worked brilliantly (an easy 50 min drive even on gold cup day). It is lovely large house with space and facilities for a party our size with comfortable rooms and beds and whilst you need to drive to pubs the kitchen and large dining table made a great social hub. We got a large food order delivered when we arrived which was ideal and the combination of cooker/hob and aga was fine. Laura was a very helpful owner as well - so would thoroughly recommend.



A wonderful Birthday weekend stay at Grindstone Mill

Review submitted on Sun, 25 Feb 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I organised a long weekend stay at Grindstone Mill for twelve friends and family to celebrate a birthday. A chance find online, I liked the virtual tour and how it showed how well all levels of the house flow into the central kitchen and entertaining space and how much character the whole house has. The stunning setting with Lake and boathouse tucked down a long driveway completed it as a special destination.
A very minor gripe would be that we did like to put the blinds down at night, they could do with a freshen up.
But overall what a fantastic place and everyone fell for it.



Weekend away with extended family

Review submitted on Wed, 17 Jan 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 really loved our long weekend stay at Grindstone Mill, the house was beautiful and in a lovely, quiet rural location but only 5 mins or so from local shops. We were two families of five, with six children aged 7-17, plus one set of grandparents. There was plenty of room for all and great living space. The kitchen and dining area was great for entertaining and well equipped (for all of the cooking I had to do…!). Beautiful grounds and lots of walks straight from the house.



Amazing Stay

Review submitted on Tue, 16 Jan 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 had an amazing time! The house was stunning, even better than the pictures looked. Could recommend enough, we will certainly be keeping the house in mind for any future visits!



Stunning place - we will be back!

Review submitted on Sun, 15 Oct 2023
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
Grindstone Mill is a beautiful place to spend a weekend with friends or family. It’s extremely comfortable, has everything you need, and feels like the lovely family home it once was. It’s perfect for celebrating or just spending time. Stunning and private location. Owners were fantastic and helpful. We will be back!



A glorious two night stay

Review submitted on Mon, 19 Jun 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I hired the Mill for my husbands birthday get together with a few friends. We had the most wonderful time. The house is gorgeous, the beds are comfy and the setting is wonderful. The only issue we had is that the cooker didn't have a manual so we had to 'A Team' it to be able to cook our dinner. Between 10 of us we made it work but a manual would have been great.

Do not hesitate to book this venue - it was wonderful.



A beautiful house in an idyllic setting

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Jun 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a wonderful few days at Grindstone Mill, helped by being there in glorious sunshine. The house is huge, comfortable, and would easily accommodate a larger party than our 7. The only, minor negative would be the cooking facilities in the kitchen. When the Aga is switched off, the only alternative is a small electric oven, with instructions in French and with no manual to help. It was too small and inefficient for our needs, and would certainly not be large enough to cook for a larger party.



60th birthday treat

Review submitted on Mon, 22 May 2023
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 couldn't believe our luck that we were able to stay at this stunning property in a stunning location.



Wonderful house and great location. The house has a great kitchen and lots of room. Enjoyed our stay

Review submitted on Wed, 17 May 2023
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
Wonderful house with lots of room and comfortable furnishings and well stocked kitchen. Great house for a comfortable and relaxing retreat.



Idyllic in every way

Review submitted on Fri, 28 Apr 2023
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
Grindstone Mill is a magical, a wonderful warm and inviting home within stunning surroundings. Every detail has been thought of with personal touches everywhere and it exceeds expectations as it’s lovelier still than its photographs. I would highly recommend a stay there. Communal spaces are wonderful and all bedrooms comfortable and cosy with lovely linen and towels and great water pressure in the bathrooms which for a very old house is added luxury! You will want for nothing during your stay and the owners are so friendly and on hand if you need anything. We shall always wish to return.



Even more beautiful than the photos!

Review submitted on Mon, 30 Jan 2023
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 was the perfect house to celebrate a family event. We came for my Mum’s 60th birthday with extended family and it’s ideal for groups, with huge social areas and bedrooms tucked away so you’re not on top of each other. Stunning house, beautiful scenery and really has the wow factor. Everyone in the group had such a lovely stay and would recommend it to anyone, all saying it was the best house in the UK they’d stayed in.



Excellent in every way

Review submitted on Sun, 15 Jan 2023
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
Amazing property that we used for a 30th Birthday weekend. Everything clean and comfortable and the house lends itself well to entertaining for a big group with a well equipped kitchen.



Grindstone Mill - Absolutely fantastic

Review submitted on Wed, 21 Sep 2022
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 from start to finish - what an amazing place to stay, the location, the cleanliness was outstanding. It was even better than the photos. What a beautiful place and the property had everything we could have wished for. Thank you so much



Family Get Together

Review submitted on Thu, 17 Feb 2022
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 picked Grindstone Mill to celebrate our fathers delayed 80th Birthday Celebrations. We had the most magical time here, the pictures of the house do not do it justice, it is absolutely stunning. We made the most amazing memories here and can’t wait to return.



A most memorable weekend

Review submitted on Mon, 07 Feb 2022
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
I booked this wonderful house for a family get together - nine of us in total. We had the best weekend ever. Everyone arrived of the Friday night, we cooked on the georgeous aga and kept food warm for those late ones. Next day, we explored the countryside with a walk over the pretty bridge by the boathouse, through the fields, woods and farmland, to the most welcoming pub (The Fleece Inn, Hillesley) for our lunch on the Saturday. Then wondered back, happy and warm, for our evening meal, cooked by a private chef. Games followed in the beatifully styled drawing room. We were so happy and enjoyed every moment, and all of us will remember our weekend for many years to come.



Amazing House!

Review submitted on Tue, 01 Feb 2022
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 booked this house as a family of 10 adults for a surprise for my Mum's 60th Birthday. They allowed us early arrival to prepare as well. The house comes equipped with everything you might need. Lots of space and sitting areas. Amazing kitchen/diner. Everyone was very happy with their rooms. Beautiful views from all directions, great dog walks straight from the house. Would definitely recommend and book again.



Loved it !

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Jan 2022
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
Gorgeous house- we booked it for a family gathering to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Everyone thought the house was fabulous- we had a wonderful stay .



This was the perfect house to spend Christmas in.

Review submitted on Mon, 03 Jan 2022
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
Grindstone Mill is a stunning property in a gorgeous location We rented it for two family groups for Christmas, sadly our party was somewhat reduced do to COVID so we had plenty of space. However the property is extremely suitable and comfortable for a large group. As it was Christmas we did a lot of cooking, the kitchen was huge, very well equipped and met all our needs. We enjoyed cooking on the aga but appreciated the additional hob and fan oven. Grindstone Mill is beautifully furnished, it is warm, the log burners are very efficient, comfortable beds and linen, we really could not fault it. It was the perfect place to spend Christmas.
Bolthole were very helpful and the welcome document had lots of really useful information.
Highly recommend Grindstone Mill.



Grindstone Mill

Review submitted on Thu, 30 Sep 2021
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
Dear Laura, your property is absolutely amazing, the location is so beautiful and the house is big and spacious for large groups. It was clean and tidy and extremely comfortable .....we loved every minute of our stay and I can guarantee that we will be back to stay in the future. Thank you again for all your support and help on making our weekend memorable.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Rosie, Thank you for such a wonderful review of Grindstone Mill. It's lovely to read that you enjoyed such a great stay there. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Great location and great stay

Review submitted on Tue, 04 May 2021
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 experience - the house and the location are absolutely fantastic. We really enjoyed our stay!!



Beautiful, comfortable house in great location

Review submitted on Wed, 28 Oct 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at Grindstone Mill for 4 nights and had a wonderfully relaxing time. The house is incredibly spacious-more than enough for us: 4 adults and 2 children.
Large and well-equipped kitchen with a lovely adjoining seating area.
Very comfortable master bed!
Great location allowing for some lovely walks straight out the door.
Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful luxury break



A mainly enjoyable stay

Review submitted on Wed, 09 Sep 2020
3.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A quiet and peaceful location with good accommodation for a large group. Comfortably furnished with good facilities although some aspects could be smarter. We were unfortunate to experience a number of issues regarding a lack of hot water and some heating in the main bedroom. The wifi also malfunctioned during our stay. The owner was available to help with any queries although these issues were not fully solved.
I would recommend this property if these issues were fully resolved.



Home away from home

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Aug 2020
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
What a beautiful and comfortable house and location this is! Utterly peaceful yet close to all amenities. Our stay was enhanced by the quality of finishing touches such as the crockery and towels that I haven't often found in holiday rentals. Our was discreet yet very helpful and on hand to answer any questions.