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Little Elms

Little Elms

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 20 reviews
90% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.7
Condition
4.6
Location
5.0
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
4.6

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Little Elms is a beautifully restored, Grade II listed, late 1700’s townhouse at the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold, overlooking the green on Market Square. This gorgeous home retains its ancient character while incorporating a clever modernisation, with a fabulous kitchen-dining room as the main entertaining space, a spacious living room with a super-size TV, a master bedroom with an emperor-size bed, a bespoke bunk-bed room and a gorgeous shower room. Everything that visitors to this quintessentially Cotswold town could want is right on the doorstep, from independent boutiques, art galleries and antique shops to some of the best pubs and restaurants in the area.

A historic house with modern comforts

Review submitted on Fri, 13 Dec 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
Our original booking was cancelled on the day we travelled due to electrical problems! Not the best start but Bolt Hole swiftly came up with an alternative which turned out to be perfect. Best position in Stowe. Close to everything we needed.
The house is wonderfully old and quirky but with a modern feel. There’s everything you’d need in the kitchen including two fridges.
Main bedroom has an enormous bed which was soooo comfortable. Don’t hesitate just book it!



Two night stay at Little Elms at Stow

Review submitted on Wed, 20 Nov 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
The house was ideally located in a quiet spot on Market Square with free parking outside and a short walk to all of the local amenities. The house was clean and comfortable and equipped with everything needed. We had a nice stay with no issues.



Great stay at Little Elms

Review submitted on Tue, 08 Oct 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We really enjoyed our stay at the Little Elms.
It's such a beautiful and comfortable apartment
Catherine would have liked some blinds on the kitchen windows for privacy but otherwise everything was first class



Bolthole Retreats replied 86 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Little Elms. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your feedback has been shared with the owner who has let us know that blinds are on order and are due to be installed soon. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

Perfect location and charm

Review submitted on Mon, 23 Sep 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Great location and charming home. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything that you would need. The main bathroom is nicely refurbished. Now for the issues, The living room chair is torn, dirty and the sofa is worn. The main bathroom sink was clogged so water filled the basin. Sammi reponded right away but it took two visits to correct the issue in the only sink on the two floors. The 1st of sheets fit the bed, the 2nd set appeared to be for a smaller bed so a couple times of night you would have to adjust the bed linens. Larger dehumidifiers would help so you aren’t emptying the reservoirs every 4-5 hours. I would also recommend redoing the information binder for the property, pages are torn out and it was in order so we put it back in order.
Even though it is in a perfect location the condition of the home in my opinion is overpriced.



Bolthole Retreats replied 100 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Little Elms. 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 and property manager who have taken these points on board, and these will be looked into. They have also let us know that the sink has been fixed and the welcome guide has been replaced.

Brilliant location! Great main bedroom and kitchen! Second bunk bedroom ideal for kids.

Review submitted on Wed, 28 Aug 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
Lovely location right on main Market Square and loads on your doorstep. The large kitchen is all new, well equiped and works really well. Lovely big dining table for leisurely breakfasts. There are no blinds or curtains so we felt a bit on show in the evenings in there. The main bedroom (very large bed!) is on the top floor next to the shower room, both lovely. The living room has a huge brown leather sofa and mega size TV which lacks some charm but overall the decor is good and very clean. There is no toilet on the ground floor but one in far end of basement, down some tricky stone steps - this house is not for elderly people who struggle with stairs. Bunk bed room, very cute and cosy, good for kids but too small for adults. Nice for a short break in the depths of Stow.



Bolthole Retreats replied 126 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Little Elms. 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 taken these points on board, and these will be looked into.

A nice property

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Jun 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very nice property in a great location with all facilities as described, no where really to dry bath towels and needs a tray as lounge is not on same floor as kitchen, but small complaints considering it is a lovely property.



Bolthole Retreats replied 212 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Little Elms. We are very glad to hear that you liked the property and the location. Your feedback has been shared with the property manager who has taken your points onboard and these will be looked into.

Wonderful home in the heart of the town

Review submitted on Tue, 21 May 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 arrived to the property on a warm sunny day and found the property to be lovely and cool inside. Though it was busy outside it was quiet inside. The facilities throughout the property were excellent. Very comfy huge bed in the master bedroom.
We were able to sit on the grass outside the property and enjoy the late afternoon sunshine. We managed to park on the little lay-by outside the house which was a bonus as meant we weren’t moving cars around.
The only missing for me personally was a bathtub! After a long walk a soak in the bath would have made this the ultimate relaxation stay! Excellent location for drinks, food, walks and a handful of shops. Will definitely return.



Bolthole Retreats replied 226 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Little Elms. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and have shared your feedback with the owner regarding the bathtub and this has been taken onboard.

Beautiful cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 13 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
Beautiful cottage right in the centre of Stow on the wold. Beautifully decorated and lovely and clean. We didn't manage to park outside the cottage as someone was there already. However this didn't matter, as literally 5 mins away a 72hour free car park. The people in the area were really friendly. The shops and restaurants were lovely. Had an after tea and went for a lovely countryside walk. Totally switched off during our family stay. Will definately be coming back soon. Thank you x



Are stay at little elms

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Apr 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Lovely cottage, great location and very spacious
It would benefit from having the blinds put back up in the kitchen and on the front door, did feel it lacked privacy especially during the evening .
Couldn’t find some of the manuals on how to use heating, cooker etc .



Bolthole Retreats replied 274 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay at Little Elms. We are very glad to hear that you liked the property however we are disappointed to read your feedback on the blinds and that you couldn't find the instruction manuals. We have spoken to the housekeeper who will look at the blinds and wish you had contacted them about the manuals which are located in the kitchen drawer.

Was just OK, not spectacular.

Review submitted on Mon, 14 Aug 2023
3.3
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Location is superb, cannot be beat! But the house is clearly a rental property. It was clean.....enough, but this house needs someone to oversee it. Kitchen sink has the usual issues as in the sink drain was just dirty and every time we ran water into it, it smelled of decayed food wafting up into our faces. Seems the drain needs a deep cleaning. Master bedroom windows open to let air into the house but the windows have rot and mildew on the frames and they don't quite close properly as the window hardware is loose. Clearly there is a moisture issue in this house as there were dehumidifiers in the master bedroom, kitchen and also the basement. The basement.....is the original basement from when the house was built in the 1700's or 1800's. It has a bathroom there also, but the entire space is so damp the toilet tissue was actually soaking wet (not kidding!) and totally unusable. Dehumidifier in the basement but not plugged in, probably because it would need to be emptied every day by someone unless it was direct drained into the sink in the bathroom, or somewhere. There seems to be no real plan to deal with the moisture in this house on a serious, ongoing level. So, it was a great location, and OK to stay in if you stayed in the kitchen area. And there is only one bathroom that was usable given the dampness in the basement bathroom, so using the bathroom that was in good order required trips up to the 3rd floor of the house every time. There is no bathroom on the main level of the house at all. House has an alarm system but no code information or operational information was given to us to use it during the stay.



Fantastic stay for 2 adults and young children

Review submitted on Sat, 29 Jul 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Lovely base for exploring with a well equipped kitchen. Our 2 young children fit comfortably in the bunk beds. We had an issue with the water temperature but good communication and we were happy with the outcome.
Would definitely recommend Stow on the Wold and this property. Looking forward to visiting again.



Perfect location

Review submitted on Sat, 24 Jun 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely stay at the Little Elms. It was perfectly located right in the market square. The home was fully equipped with any kitchen items you might need. Our only issue with the place was with the shower. We were unable to change the temperature of the water so it was extremely hot the entire time. Other than that, it was perfect for our family of 3. Would certainly recommend to friends and family.



Character house in a fantastic location

Review submitted on Wed, 14 Jun 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We spent a week staying in Little Elms and it was fantastic. The location is sensational, right on the square in the heart of the village and the house has everything you need. Parking was never an issue for us as we were almost always able to get an unlimited parking space right out the front (at least overnight) and there was usually plenty of space in the square. Failing that, it was only a very short walk from the Tesco supermarket long-term parking. Stow on the Wold is a great, central location for exploring most of the Cotwolds and it suited us perfectly. We did a walking tour of the village on Sunday offer by the local civil society which was well worth doing. Overall, a fantastic place in an absolutely wonderful village.



A home from home

Review submitted on Sat, 18 Mar 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Beautiful place perfectly located in the heart of stow. Very county home feel and faultless.

Will be staying next time.

P.s. only 3 for customer service due to not using/needing, so unable to rate/score



Great stay at Little Elm

Review submitted on Sat, 08 Oct 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
Great location in Stow on the Wold, right on the square. Close to many restaurants and bakeries. House is lovley, completely updated and with all the amenities. Master bedroom is beautiful! We were delighted to find this accommodation for our Cotswolds adventure.



Lovely stay in stow-on-the-wold beautiful house

Review submitted on Sat, 24 Sep 2022
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
Lovely stay in Stow. The Little Elms had everything we needed for a relaxing stay, beautiful house.
Great base for exploring the Cotswolds.



Wonderful Stay

Review submitted on Sat, 06 Aug 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 rented Little Elms for 7 nights and used Stow as our base for exploring The Cotswolds. Little Elms was perfect—it had all of the amenities we needed and its location on Market Square puts you right in the middle of the shops and pubs. We would highly recommend a stay here!



Superb location in Stow

Review submitted on Tue, 24 Aug 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
Beautiful townhouse within the Market Square and close to all the amenities that Stow has to offer. Very spacious kitchen, lounge and master bedroom and great addition to have a basement. High spec facilities made our stay in Stow a memorable one!



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Carolyn, It sounds like you had a good break at Little Elms, glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your review and we hope to welcome you again. All the best Bolthole Retreats

Home from Home

Review submitted on Sat, 21 Aug 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


We had a lovely week away in Little Elms.
The bed is huge and very comfortable, the shower is hot and powerful. I was worried that the bunk beds might be a little small for my tall children (9&11) but they were very comfortable in the their beds.
The cottage is a well placed base for day trips around the Cotswolds. We visited The Wildlife Park, Sudelly Castle, Blenheim Palace and even had a day out in Oxford.
The restaurants nearby are all of an excellent standard, but you do have to book in advance particularly during peak season. There is a small co-op two minutes away and a large Tesco 10 mins walk away.
We managed to park outside the property every evening sometimes we had to park in the Tesco car park but were always able to move the car by the early evening as the visitors left Stow.
There was a bit of a damp smell in the property, probably not helped by the damp weather we had but there is a humidifier to help counteract that.
All in all we were very comfortable here for the week and had an incredibly relaxing getaway.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Sarah, Many thanks for your review. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Little Elms and hope that we can welcome you back to the beautiful Cotwolds again soon. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Perfect few days away

Review submitted on Sat, 05 Jun 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
A lovely few days away - cottage was beautiful and immaculately clean - we will be back - thank you very much



BoltholeRetreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Nicola, Thanks so much for your lovely review - we are glad you enjoyed your stay and would be delighted to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, BoltholeRetreats