Farthing Cottage, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, England - Sleeps 2

About Farthing Cottage

Farthing Cottage sleeps two guests and is an exceptionally pretty traditional Cotswolds stone holiday cottage which guests return back to time and time again because of its perfect location, cosy comfy decor and heaps of traditional character. Whether you want to eat out every night, enjoy a barbecue in the sunny garden or snuggle up in front of the flickering flames of the log burner, this is the ideal place!

The cottage has recently (2025-2026) undergone extensive refurbishment and provides the perfect bolt-hole for couples looking for a short break or longer holiday. Sitting in an enviable position in a quiet spot, the cottage is just a short stroll (apx two minutes) from the popular historic market square of Stow-on-the-Wold. Enjoy everything Stow has to offer within strolling distance including excellent gastro-pubs, traditional inns, restaurants, cafes, art galleries and independent boutiques and shops (including a butchers, bakers, cheese shop, wine merchants, chemist and grocery stores for stocking up on local produce).

Dating back some two hundred years, Farthing Cottage oozes traditional character with beams on the ceiling, an original Cotswolds stone floor, stone walls and a fireplace housing a log burner which makes it perfect for a winter break. Following the recent refurbishment, the character and charm of the cottage have been beautifully preserved and complemented by a fabulous bespoke hand-painted kitchen, well equipped with integrated AEG and Bosch appliances underneath quartz worktops. As part of the refurbishment, a compact pretty ensuite shower room with WC and vanity basin has been added to the upstairs bedroom with a king-size bed with lovely cream iron headboard. There is also a cloakroom off the sunroom downstairs with additional WC and wash basin. Traditional fabrics (including some by local designer Sam Wilson), antique pine furniture, and modern facilities (including a Smart TV with Sonos Beam sound bar, WiFi, slimline dishwasher, washer/dryer and Nespresso coffee machine) all add to the cottage's appeal and guests comforts.

Farthing Cottage affords off-road parking for one car (or two at a squeeze) at the front, from where you walk through the pretty garden to the front door. A real sun trap during the warmer months, the garden provides a lovely place to relax when you fancy a day off sight-seeing with wooden steamers (during the summer months), bistro table with chairs, sun umbrella and Weber charcoal BBQ (charcoal not provided but can be purchased at the nearby Tesco). The local shops within walking distance provide everything needed for a romantic candlelit supper or BBQ for alfresco dining!

Perfect for couples, Farthing Cottage is ideal for those who want a romantic and relaxing holiday and also ideal for those wishing to explore the many delights of the Cotswolds. Within easy reach by car, you can explore Burford, Chipping Campden, Moreton in Marsh and Broadway or drive a little further for a day-out at Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham (with its famous race course), Woodstock (home of Blenheim Palace), Warwick Castle or even the historic cities of Bath and Oxford - the choices of places to visit are endless. There are also some wonderful walks through glorious rolling countryside to pretty Cotswolds villages with pubs from the front door like The Slaughters, Oddington, Bleddington and even Bourton-on-the-Water and Hawkstone Brewery (if the walk back is too much, take the bus!).

Being in the very heart of one of the most desirable historic towns in the Cotswold's, with so much to see and do all around, makes Farthing Cottage an excellent choice whether you just want to tuck yourself away for a few romantic nights of relaxation or get out and about exploring this beautiful part of Central England.

Short breaks available outside of peak times or at short notice in peak if available (three night minimum).