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View towards the barn
A warm welcome awaits you
Views from the owners field of the nearby church
Cosy lounge with woodburner
Architect design with unique style
A clever mix of the old and new
The kitchen/diner just perfect for the best of chefs
Wake up to the morning sun
The mezzanine bedroom within the eaves
French antique bed
The stunning oak beams forming part of the interior
Bedroom detail
A ground floor shower room
View towards the barn
Surrounding countryside
Outside seating area
Beautiful grounds
Views from the seating area
1 / 18  View towards the barn
2 / 18  A warm welcome awaits you
3 / 18  Views from the owners field of the nearby church
4 / 18  Cosy lounge with woodburner
5 / 18  Architect design with unique style
6 / 18  A clever mix of the old and new
7 / 18  The kitchen/diner just perfect for the best of chefs
8 / 18  Wake up to the morning sun
9 / 18  The mezzanine bedroom within the eaves
10 / 18  French antique bed
11 / 18  The stunning oak beams forming part of the interior
12 / 18  Bedroom detail
13 / 18  A ground floor shower room
14 / 18  View towards the barn
15 / 18  Surrounding countryside
16 / 18  Outside seating area
17 / 18  Beautiful grounds
18 / 18  Views from the seating area

The Old Cart House

Stow-on-the-Wold (5.5mls SW), Cotswolds
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Open fire / woodburner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Quirky
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful barn set within the fringes of a peaceful Cotswold village
  • A great location for walkers, golfers and cycling enthusiasts
  • The Perfect base for touring the Cotswolds villages and countryside
Property code: 52145

Peacefully tucked away, this stylish barn is the perfect base for couples looking to escape, its traditional honey coloured stone exterior gives way to a unique and cosy style.

The unspoilt village of Naunton is tucked peacefully away in the heart of a valley though just off the main tourist trail. Well served with a traditional village pub, a historic dovecote situated in a beautiful spot by the river Windrush, along with a wealth of walking, golfing, cycling and horse riding that makes its way through the breath-taking countryside and picturesque hamlets. Offering easy access to a host of attractions The Cotswold Farm Park, Daylesford organic farm shop, numerous National Trust properties and gardens. Further afield Cheltenham and Stratford upon Avon are both great for a day at the races. With many local festivals throughout the year including both the food and literature.

Step into this breath taking property, a spectacular vaulted barn with beautiful exposed beams. Enter the property into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner which offers the perfect space for a romantic get away. Tastefully finished with a clever mix of both old and new, on a chilly evening why not light the wood burner and relax with a good book or a movie on the comfy sofa with TV/DVD. The kitchen area, contemporary in style has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher and is perfect for preparing a romantic supper for two. There is also a shower room with shower and WC on this floor. When the day is done, climb the wooden stairs onto the mezzanine with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams to a king-size bedroom with garden views.

Step outside and enjoy your morning coffee with bird song within a small seating area. A shared utility area with washing machine is housed in an outbuilding near the property and there is also allocated private parking for two cars available.

  • 1 bedroom – king size
  • 1 shower room
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer box and dishwasher
  • Shared utility room with washing machine
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Allocated private parking for 2 cars
  • Regret no smoking
  • Shop 2 miles and pub within walking distance
  • TV/DVD in lounge
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Gemma Cole

This property is personally managed by Gemma.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 51 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Penny 19th May 2023

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We had a very comfortable time staying in the Cart House Cottage. It was well equipped with everything you would need. Beautifully decorated and in a lovely location. One of the best cottages we have stayed in. The owners could not do enough to make our stay right but were respectful of our space

Reviewed by Karen 5th May 2023

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Reviewed by Richard 29th April 2023

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Very comfortable and well maintained. Great location.

Reviewed by Susan 21st April 2023

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Lovely cottage, beautifully presented. Kitchen was well equipped. Wonderful shower water pressure. Location was great.

Reviewed by Zoe 15th April 2023

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Just perfect!

Reviewed by Alan 7th April 2023

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An absolutely beautiful & well located property. We had a wonderful week there , dog friendly too .Would recommend to all .

Reviewed by Lorraine 24th March 2023

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This was our second stay here & we enjoyed it just as much as the first time. The cottage itself is really clean & comfortable with plenty of parking. Home from home & great for travelling with a dog too as there is a big garden/field right opposite the cottage for your use. Naunton itself is a very pretty & quiet village although there is a good pRead moreub within walking distance. It is very well placed to visit places like Stow-on-the Wold, The Slaughters, Broadway & Bourton on the Water. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 24th February 2023

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Reviewed by Neil 3rd February 2023

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This was truly a little home from home and perfect for our Labrador who enjoyed the garden area. We stayed here for a week early February and found the cottage to be extremely cosy and warm. Naunton is an ideal location with not only walks nearby but within easy drive to other very pretty villages and towns. We will be booking again as plenty more Read moreto explore. Hide

Reviewed by Dean 20th January 2023

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Great location and the advert did it justice as it was exactly what we expected. It was spotless when we arrived and after meeting the owners we felt very welcome and were left to enjoy our break. Would definitely stay there again and was reasonably priced and the owners were most friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Jason 13th January 2023

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A very clean, well-appointed cottage with a great location for exploring the Cotswolds. We were very comfortable and would highly recommend!

Reviewed by Liz 20th November 2022

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Really lovely comfortable little cottage in a beautiful location. Very friendly owners and only a short journey away from Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water. Everything we needed for a charming romantic holiday. Perfect home away from home!

Reviewed by Lisa 14th November 2022

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My dog and I had a relaxing stay at this lovely, cosy and well-appointed property. It is conveniently situated for lots of country walks as well as nearby attractions and towns. The owners are on hand to help if needed but don't interfere. Naunton is gorgeous and has a pub. Nearby Guiting Power is within easy walking distance and is delightful withRead more pubs, a deli and a cafe. I would thoroughly recommend this property and would definitely return when I likely return to the area. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 7th November 2022

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Reviewed by Martina 1st November 2022

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A great cosy and comfortable cottage. It was a pleasure to be indoors while it was raining on a few occasions during our week there. Cottage lovely decorated using various items from past times! We really enjoyed our time in the Old Carthouse. Beautiful walks from the cottage and others not that far away.

Reviewed by Hayley 21st October 2022

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Perfect location with great walks just on the doorstep, it was so clean and we really liked the personal touches - lamps on for when we arrived, a pre built fire in case we wanted to light one. Fully equipped kitchen, so we did not even eat out once. It is super dog friendly and an enclosed garden was a bonus. We have already recommended to two othRead moreer couples. Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 14th October 2022

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Cosy, well equipped cottage in a great location. Woodburner a great feature for the chilly autumn evenings. Naunton is a very attractive village. The dovecote is worth a visit. Lots of really good pubs and restaurants in the area.

Reviewed by Lorraine 16th September 2022

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Weve just returned from a really lovely long weekend - the cottage was so homely, clean & welcoming with a lovely hot shower & comfortable bed plus it is dog friendly & has ample parking. Fully equipped with everything you need (including great Wi-Fi & TV package)! Lovely walks from the door & a friendly pub serving good food only a 10 minute walk Read moreaway. The location is central to all of the popular villages too so made getting around really easy. Would thoroughly recommend & will return again. Hide

Reviewed by Dennis 9th September 2022

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The position of the cottage is ideal with access to the garden area a bonus. There was plenty of equipment if you wanted to cook, we only used the hob and kettle. The shower was probably the most powerful we have encountered with plenty of hot water. If you went in the winter the log fire would be comfortable. There is a local pub within walking diRead morestance serving good pub food especially if you are a big eater. We thought the main visitor attractions would be less busy in September .wrong, Hide

Reviewed by Alexis 2nd September 2022

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Lovely quiet, peaceful, rural location, away from the tourist hot spots close to what feels like an authentic working village. We take our cat with us on holiday when possible, so this was ideal for us in terms of location. Our hosts were on site and available if we needed anything. They had the perfect blend of being helpful but also leaving us toRead more our own devices. Lovely characterful cottage - it felt airy and spacious with the bedroom mezzanine floor and lofty ceiling. We would book again. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 29th July 2022

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Once again we have stayed in one of the most delightful little cottages in the Cotswolds. Really central to many attractions and so peaceful and quiet for a relaxing getaway. The Old Cart House has everything you could ever need and the shower was amazing, i would definitely return as this was our second visit here and would not look for anywhere eRead morelse if we were going to the Cotswolds. Chris and Carol are a lovely couple and on hand for any queries. What an idyllic life they lead Hide

Reviewed by Mark 8th July 2022

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Reviewed by Keith 1st July 2022

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Reviewed by Gillian 24th June 2022

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Lovely unique property in an ideal location for exploring the areas many villages or as a base for walking. A short walk will take you into Naunton village and its welcoming local pub. Perfect for us and our dog who particularly enjoyed the enclosed garden. Would stay again

Reviewed by Michiel 17th June 2022

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Lovely cottage in a quiet environment. Everything ones need.. Nice owners. Nice pub in neighbourhood with good food.

Reviewed by David 10th June 2022

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The perfect accommodation in the perfect location. Carol and Chris were excellent hosts and nothing was too much trouble if we needed them. The property is furnished to the highest standard and is spotlessly clean with everything you could wish for. An absolute gem of property to rent in the heart of The Cotswolds. We cannot wait to return next yeaRead morer!! Hide

Reviewed by Peter 27th May 2022

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The cottage was in a lovely setting with many walks straight from the door. It was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Our Springer loved exploring the garden and had great fun chasing his ball. There is a good pub in the village within walking distance. It was very friendly and offered a varied menu with good pub food.

Reviewed by Linda 20th May 2022

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Reviewed by Inge 14th May 2022

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very nice place to spend the holidays

Reviewed by Chris 6th May 2022

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The property was very well presented, it had everything required included, it was in a very quite location, ideal to walkers. The only down side for us was the stairs to the mezzanine bedroom and the low ceilings which after a few bangs you got used to. The owners had another property round the corner which was all on one level, and if we came agaiRead moren would prefer that. Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 29th April 2022

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The cottage is perfect for a couple and has everything in it that you need for your break. We didnt use it but understand there is a washing machine that you can use. Its in a perfect location to visit all the beautiful Cotswold villages. Naunton is a beautiful village with the advantage of a pub and beautiful walks. We took our dog and there is a Read moregreat garden area for dogs to use. The owners are very friendly and if you need anything they will do all they can to accommodate. Hide

Reviewed by Hayley 25th March 2022

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We had a lovely time at The Old Cart House. It had everything we needed and more. The location was perfect for visiting many places including Broadway, Bourton and The Slaughters. The Black Horse in Naunton is worth a visit as the food we had was excellent.

Reviewed by Gill 18th March 2022

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We had a lovely week at the Old Cart House and Chris and Carol were very welcoming. It was like a home from home. So comfortable, with everything we needed. It was great that our dog was able to run around in the adjacent grounds! Naunton is a lovely village and the local pub (10 mins walk) serves great food and was very friendly. Some lovely localRead more walks and well located for driving to Stow, Bourton, Burford and other beautiful areas. Hide

Reviewed by Ann-marie 4th March 2022

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Lovely cottage with plentiful supply of logs for fire .

Reviewed by Wayne 11th February 2022

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Reviewed by John 6th February 2022

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This place was perfect for the 2 of us and our dog. Centrally located and many places to visit within 20-25 minutes drive. A comfortable bed and plenty of storage for clothes etc. The kitchen has every utensil known to man so if you like to cook then youre covered. The owners are friendly and leave you alone unless you ask for help with anything. TRead morehere is a lovely log fire which lights easily with all wood provided. If you are looking for a warm place, centrally located then its perfect. Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 19th November 2021

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Reviewed by Josephine 12th November 2021

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Fabulous cottage and a beautiful area to explore enjoyed ourselves so much were going back in the spring!

Reviewed by Peter 5th November 2021

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Great location great property. This is one of the best rental properties we have stayed in. Good communication from mr and mrs Adams and easy direction to follow to the property. We stayed in November and the wood burner kept us extremely warm. A good base for exploring the Cotswolds.

Reviewed by Nicola 25th October 2021

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Would highly recommend. A great little cottage in an ideal location. Looking forward to returning.

Reviewed by Michael 1st October 2021

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Beautiful property, ideal location, cosy retreat, close to all villiages in Cotswolds, would highly recommend to family and friends, good value for money, our beautiful doggie also enjoyed his stay.

Reviewed by Geoffrey 17th September 2021

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Very enjoyable stay at the old Cart house . Comfortable and peaceful and very central for all the local attractions of which there are many .

Reviewed by LORRAINE 10th September 2021

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A beautiful, well equipped cottage in a great location to explore the Cotswolds.

Reviewed by Bridget 3rd September 2021

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Reviewed by Michelle 27th August 2021

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Reviewed by Janet 20th August 2021

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This cottage was the best we have stayed in over the years, the location perfect for exploring the surrounding area, safe for our cocker spaniel and parking right next to cottage. This cottage is a gem and had everything we needed. Lovely little walk into the village and great little pub and made you feel very welcome.

Reviewed by John 23rd July 2021

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Thoroughly enjoyed the accommodation, the area and the walking opportunities.

Reviewed by Susan 25th June 2021

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This lovely cottage is in an ideal location for exploring the North Cotswolds. There are great walks from the property and Naunton is a delightful village. A very generous supply of logs for the wood burner was appreciated. The location down a quiet lane made it very safe for our dog Jenson. The cottage is well equipped and the bed extremely comforRead moretable. The location is beautifully quiet and it was lovely to be woken by the sound of birdsong. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 18th June 2021

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Lovely accommodation in a glorious setting Plenty to do in immediate area Dog loved it as well which is an obvious bonus Would recommend to family and friends

Reviewed by Christopher 11th June 2021

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lovely setting in a beautiful village .Ideal access to to local towns and villages ,

Reviewed by Neil 4th June 2021

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View towards the barn
A warm welcome awaits you
Views from the owners field of the nearby church
Cosy lounge with woodburner
Architect design with unique style
A clever mix of the old and new
The kitchen/diner just perfect for the best of chefs
Wake up to the morning sun
The mezzanine bedroom within the eaves
French antique bed
The stunning oak beams forming part of the interior
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Location

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