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Wren Cottage

Wren Cottage

4.3
out of 5
Ratings from 14 reviews
93% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.4
Comfort
4.4
Condition
4.1
Location
4.3
Value
4.1
Customer
Service
4.4

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Wren Cottage is a characterful and stylish holiday home, full of colour and charm. Located in vibrant Stow-on-the-Wold, this cosy cottage is a wonderful property for those looking to explore the North Cotswolds and beyond.

Wren cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 09 Oct 2024
3.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
The cottage was fine for 2 people but would have been a squeeze with 4. It had all the amenetues we neededThe cottage was clean on the surface but could do with a deep clean. The windows and window frames were very dirty. The "garden" was full of weeds. The gas hob igniters and the cooker hood were not working and he hive thermostat was not connecting so no central heating. The management came to sort this but neither was fixed. At the end of our stay I emptied out a completely full vacuum as I found there was barely any suction. The hoover couldn't have been emptied for a long time . It filled a whole carrier bag. I know other guest reviews mentioned the cottage being on a main road with traffic noise but that wasn't a problem. It was a good location to walk into town and easy to drive to and from. Apart from the above issues it was a lovely place to stay

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 79 days ago
Thank you Marjo for your review of Wren Cottage. We are pleased to read that you had a lovely stay at the property. We will pass your feedback onto the property manager, to rectify the issues mentioned. The property has experienced a high volume of bookings over the busier summer months and a deep clean will be implemented in the quieter months. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

A great quick break

Review submitted on Thu, 29 Aug 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Wren Cottage is conveniently located in lovely Stow and easily walkable to enjoy all the shops and restaurants. Parking available which is great. The main road outside was loud at night for some of our group but overall not too much of an issue.
The kitchen is newly renovated and very functional.
Whilst small, the house is cosy and well looked after.
There’s loads to do in the area as well!
Thank you!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 112 days ago
Thank you Sarah for your review of Wren Cottage. We are delighted to read that the cottage is conveniently located in lovely Stow and is easily walkable to the shops and restaurants. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Girls get away - weekend break Wren Cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 22 Aug 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage is adorable - old and authentic - very pretty. It is set back off a fairly busy road - which is something to be aware of but was not a big problem as it is in a lane adjacent to the road itself. The neighbouring cottage is double-fronted with a large garden that backs onto ours. They had a BBQ until late both nights with a noisy dog so it was not quite as peaceful as we hoped. Parking was quite tight at the front but we never failed to find a space near our cottage so was not a problem for us. The courtyard garden was very small and a little overgrown - I am sure the owners could fix the overgrown bit easily ( I nearly did it myself!) but that was a little disappointing but perhaps I am being too picky.

That said it is so close to the most beautiful shopping and browsing lanes, market square and gorgeous pubs - we had lunch at the stunning Porch House. We loved the town of Stow.

As the cottage is old it was a little darker inside than the photos led us to believe - it was also a little chilly on our first evening there as temperatures dropped a little but the plug-in radiators and cosy blankets soon sorted that out. The kitchen was lovely - well equipped with everything you need and milk, tea bags and basics supplied which was appreciated. The bathroom was clean and functional, nice shower, and nice clean white fluffy towels. The beds were amazing - super comfy and cosy, with lovely feather duvets and pillows and we slept well. Overall, it was a really nice place to stay for our first visit to the Cotswolds. Good value for money; we were happy with it and we would stay again.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 127 days ago
Thank you Louise for your review of Wren Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be adorable, well equipped and in a great location to explore Stow on foot. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

An beautiful cottage in an ideal location to explore the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Thu, 25 Jul 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We chose Wren cottage a we were looking for somewhere dog friendly, in walking distance of the town. Wren cottage was beautifully decorated and perfect for the two of us. The kitchen was well equipped and the welcome book was full of information (although we couldn't find the fan which would be useful on hot days). The outside courtyard could do with some maintenance (and table for 2 would fit better), but this wasn't an issue as we didn't use it. Stay Cotswold were available to answer our queries, and helped when we had an issue out of hours. They checked in on us the following day and couldn't have done more. The road was quite noisy, but not an issue if the windows were closed (we just needed them open as it was really warm!). We loved the character of the building and would definitely stay again.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 155 days ago
Thank you Christopher for your review of Wren Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be beautifully decorated, well equipped and in an ideal location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

All good

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Jul 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Stayed for a month, remote working. And I thoroughly enjoyed it. Was worried that the traffic noise might be a problem but it wasn’t. Internet was fine for voice calls. Upload speed was a bit slow. Lot’s of nice walks nearby. And Stow is a great town, much quieter than nearby Bourton-on-the-Water. I’d happily stay again

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 164 days ago
Thank you Mark for your review of Wren Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your month long stay. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Lovely cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Apr 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 had a lovely time at Wren Cottage. It was perfect for us as a couple with a small toddler. The place has been done to a very high standard. There was everything you could need in the kitchen. The road was noisy but we had ear plugs so it didn’t bother us. The location was excellent and parking right outside.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 263 days ago
Thank you Heather for your review of Wren Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely time and found the property to be perfect for your stay. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Cute & cosy marred by some poor maintenance.

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Jan 2024
3.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
2.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
We loved the location, perfectly placed for exploring Stow and environs with excellent Cotswold walks and superb hostelries all within easy reach. Despite being close to the busy Fosse Way the traffic noise was barely intrusive and parking was plentiful.

The overall cleanliness was marginal and the large bathroom mirror was filthy. The shower glass needed maintenance and would not serve its purpose without wedging with cloths. Most importantly, the wood burner is in dire need of repair: it leaks badly and cannot be sealed, result: works more like a furnace than an economical fire.

Simply put too many chefs, owner > agent > sub agent > cleaners/maintenance. Recommend a proper examination of the property between clients by a thorough individual.

Wren Cottage has the potential to meet higher standards.


Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
No



Stay Cotswold replied 358 days ago
Thank you for your review of Wren Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be cute, cosy and in a great location. We are disappointed to learn that you did not contact the property owner during your stay to raise any of the concerns mentioned in your review. As part of the booking conditions, we do ask that guests report any issues during their stay in order to try and give the owner or their property manager a fair opportunity to rectify any issues. A contact telephone number and email address are provided in the welcome email in case of such an event. The property owner has confirmed that the log burner passed its service in October with no issues. We do hope that overall, you enjoyed your time exploring the Cotswolds!

A lovely stay!

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Dec 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A really enjoyable stay at wren cottage. Amazing value for money and such a great location. Road was quite noisy but we still slept super well in the comfy beds.

Anything we needed was responded to promptly. Would definitely recommend and stay again :)

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Jake for your review of Wren Cottage. We are delighted you had an enjoyable stay and found the property to be amazing value for money and in a great location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Lovely!

Review submitted on Mon, 13 Nov 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
Wren Cottage was perfect for our stay.
The location is great, the cottage comfortable and had everything we needed for our short break.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Aideen for your great review of Wren Cottage. We are so pleased it was perfect for you, comfortable and you enjoyed the location. We hope you will return soon!

A Wonderful Stay!

Review submitted on Wed, 27 Sep 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
Wren Cottage is the perfect cottage for a stay in Stow-on-the-Wold. Walking distance to everything in Stow and close to all the gorgeous villages of the Cotswolds. Being able to park out the front of the cottage was ideal and the cottage itself very comfortable and cozy. We had nights in for dinner with all the relevant kitchen supplies available and nights out in the village just around the corner. Whilst on the main road into/past the village, there was no road noise from within the cottage. Can't recommend highly enough - we had a magnificent stay and would definitely go back! The chocolate biscuits left for our arrival a very nice touch!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Linda for your review of Wren Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be very comfortable, cosy and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

Could have been so much better it needs attention to detail.

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Sep 2023
2.3
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
2.0
Location
3.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
3.0
When booking Wren cottage by telephone I asked if we could have the super-king arrangement , I also requested this via e-mail to confirm. Upon arriving at the property this hadn't been done and it was still a twin configuration. I did know that the property was near to a road when booking but can I just say its a constantly busy road opposite a service station and by a junction the noise for us was a problem as its constant it was like being next to a motorway and difficult to have the windows open. The property is a lovey old building and personally whilst the owners can't do anything about the road what they can do is improve how it feels to stay there. Plant pots outside with weeds in, front room windows and glass in door in and beyond filithy -which I ended up cleaning, Fire not cleaned whilst we did not use you couldn't see through the glass it was that sooty and had the remnants of someone else's fire.Throws just any old how , Children's hair bobbles in one of the drawers and other things under the sofa when I was hoovering. Half a toilet roll was left which I used most of the 1st night collecting and picking up dead woodlice all over and a hills packet of custard creams and a pint of milk was the welcome pack. Baby highchair left in the dining room and a baby gate at the top of steep stairs that was a trip hazzard. There was room in the cottage to store these elsewhere. Clearly this had not been moved from either the owners staying who they mention have young children in guest info or previous guests. which is quite frankly lazy. There was toothpaste spatter on the bathroom window and holder and bathroom mug and things like the pan cupboard hadn't been checked so some pans were dirty and just chucked in any old how. We only had one meal in the house but had to clean pans and re-organise. When hoovering I noticed spare duvets just thrown under the beds unwrapped so guessing no hoovering under there happens ever ! they should be in bags to protect from dust/bugs as the cottage has a real problem with woodlice with us finding several a day upstairs and downstairs.This is an issue, I suspect the property has a bit of a damp problem and the shower door not working problem with water running down the inside of the bath panal is probably not helping. There are stains on the kitchen ceiling showing this is a problem and its creating damp. Some of the furniture was either badly arranged or placed such as pictures wonky, a couple of old smelly floral arrangements that just need binning they do not brighten the place up and just a general malaise about the place, it doesn't smell good but improved after I had cleaned it. The wardrobes are open with an assortment of mismatching hangers unifying these ie all wood would make it look better. Thankfully we were only there 4 days on the way to somewhere else and had the weather not been so good allowing us to be out all day we would have left early. The owners need to decide if they want a 2nd home or a holiday let if its the latter they need to do more research into the standard guests expect and put more effort in kiddy clutter should be kept out of sight unless you have a family booking . I've had holiday cottages myself for many years they are hard work but a pot plant on the courtyard table, curb appeal weed removal and removing used damp mop heads and leaving a clean one for customers cost nothing along with sanitary bedding. I don't think its a nice start to anyone's holiday to remove a smelly mop head that was propped up in the kitchen (which I ended up removing the head washing drying before use) and quite frankly don't bother leaving a 24 p pack of cheap biscuits its a bit of an insult . As a suggestion stay cotswold should have their brand essentials and ensure that any property they take on adheres to these as many other companies do.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
No



StayCotswolds replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for Angela for your review and we are very sorry to hear about your experience at Wren Cottage. The owner takes guests feedback very seriously, and would like you to know she is taking steps to address all of your points. The property is undergoing a deep clean, reorganization and the shower screen is being refit to address the leak. We hope to welcome you back to to the Cotswolds soon.

Short Stay

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Jul 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Perfect location with lots on-hand; Only downside was the location to a very busy main road which has a lot of traffic from early morning and all through the day, other than that it is an ideal cottage with plenty of great walks in all directions; Stow has some lovely pub/restaurants to end the day in too.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Terence for your review of Wren Cottage. We are so pleased you found it to be in the perfect location and enjoyed all Stow had to offer. We hope you will return again to the Cotswolds.

Lovely Cotswold cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 10 Jun 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 country style cottage with lots of character and original features, very well equipped and beautifully decorated with plenty of space. Great location on the edge of Stow with lots of places to eat, drink and shop nearby and some good walks. Only small negatives would be there is some traffic noise so light sleepers might want to bring earplugs, and the 5pm check in time was quite late (normally would expect it to be 3pm especially when there's an early 10am checkout too).

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear the property was well equipped and had plenty of space for your and your party. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

A very pretty cottage, beautifully appointed and very clean

Review submitted on Wed, 24 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 were very impressed with Wren Cottage. It was very clean and beautifully appointed. The location in Stow on the Wold was excellent for all the shops and restaurants. The beds were very comfy and the cottage itself was charming. Being in Stow on the Wold itself you do hear some traffic noise but surprisingly little. The outside patio is very sunny in the morning for coffee.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
What a lovely review Mary, thank you. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Wren Cottage and hope to see you again.