Situated in Stow on the Wold, 33 km from Walton Hall, 34 km from Blenheim Palace and 34 km from Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Why Not features accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The property is set 41 km from Cotswold Water Park, 41 km from Kingsholm Stadium and 44 km from Warwick Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 34 km from Royal Shakespeare Company. This holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. Coughton Court is 45 km from the holiday home, while University of Oxford is 48 km from the property.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Felt at home as soon as we stepped in the front door. So cosy , comfortable, and clean. Everything you need is provided. Thank you for the bottle of wine. Nice touch. The location is excellent, just a stone's throw away from all the shops, cafés...
  • Teresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Within a few minutes walk to the town. Lovely cottage. Everything you could need. Very comfortable and clean. Quiet area.
  • Lily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Had a fantastic stay the location is excellent all amenities are close by will definitely stay here again and would highly recommend to others

Managed by Cotswold Retreats

Company review score: 8.9Based on 741 reviews from 58 properties
58 managed properties

Company information

Cotswold Retreats is a family run business, specialising in luxury UK breaks at various locations across the Cotswold Water Parks. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing Cotswold break beside the tranquillity of a beautiful lake; you wish to relax with a glass of fizz in a hot tub; or you want a fun-filled family break with entertainment for children of all ages, our selection of luxury lodges and holiday homes offers it all. And your four-legged friends don’t need to miss out, as many of our holiday homes are pet friendly. We offer accommodation to suit all tastes and needs: · Lakeside locations · Private hot tubs · Accessible lodges · Pet friendly · Cabin-style lodges · Turret-style houses Cotswold Retreat’s holiday lodges are situated at Cotswold Hoburne Holiday Park, Windrush Lake, Lake Pochard and Stow on the Wold At Cotswold Retreats we pride ourselves on offering all of our guests a five-star luxury holiday, with a home-from-home feeling and the personal service you so rightly deserve.

Property information

"Why Not" is a luxury 18th century, 2-bedroom Cotswold-stone cottage, minutes from the main square of Stow in the Wold. It has a Cosy living room with a casual dining area, stylish bright kitchen, and Sleeps 4 over 2 bedrooms. This cosy cottage is set over 3 floors. The space The lower floor has a sumptuous lounge with 2 luxurious velvet sofas from Loaf, casual dining area, TV with streaming services. This leads through into a fully equipped kitchen with Oven/Hob, Dishwasher, Fridge/Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, and slow cooker. Tea, Coffee, sugar, oils/herbs are all provided as well as high quality glassware, bake wear and china. The first floor has a full bathroom (Bath with shower, toilet, and basin) Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are all provided. At the end of the corridor there is a double bedroom. The bedroom has plenty of storage space plus a TV with streaming services. On the top floor is a further bedroom with king size bed, storage space and TV. All furnishings and linens throughout the cottage are high quality, high thread count. The cottage has all you need to enjoy a self-contained break away from home. We will consider on a case by case basis guests bringiing up to 2 small dogs with them. The dogs must be on a lead as soon as they leave the property. The stairs are not suitable for dogs to climb. Dogs must not be left in the property on their own. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture.

Neighbourhood information

The cottage is situated down a very quiet, peaceful and private lane but minutes from the town centre. Kingham and Moreton in Marsh are the closest train stations and I can recommend taxis on request. Lovely restaurants and pubs are within short walking distance. Parking is on Well Lane next to the cottage and is generally easy - and free.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Why Not
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Carpeted
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Patio
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Why Not takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of £200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Why Not in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    A damage deposit of £200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Why Not

    • Why Not can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Why Not is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, Why Not is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Why Not has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Why Not offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Why Not is 200 yards from the centre of Stow on the Wold. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at Why Not may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.