Lovely Bed and Breakfast in Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK
Wynch Cottage is perfectly situated in the Slad valley, halfway between Stroud and the village of Slad. We are nestled in beautiful Laurie Lee countryside, within easy walking distance of Stroud, famous for its friendliness, farmer's market, cafes and independent shops.
The cottage is over 200 years old, set back from the road, surrounded by trees, yet bathed in sunshine all day long.
We have a beautiful double room for you, with a panoramic view out over the valley. Downstairs, there is a smaller double bedroom and the guest bathroom.
Guests have their own private access into the main bedroom, and there is free off road parking. There is a private patio for guest's use, with a small fridge and icebox.
There is ample space for chilling out, playing games, yoga, or simply relaxing on your own private patio...
Accomodation
We can accommodate up to 5 guests. There are two double rooms available – we only rent them out to one set of guests at any time to ensure your privacy as the rooms share access and a toilet, bath & shower room. The larger room has a TV, table & chairs, patio and tea making facilities, while the smaller room has a comfy double bed and enough room for a small table and chair. If required we can put a floor mattress in the larger room for you.
There is a stairgate.
Booking
Please call 01453 752978 or 07714227962
email fiona.moonflower@icloud.com for booking or any further questions.
You can read our reviews and check our airbnb calendar for availability.
Prices
1-2 people, Sunday – Thursday £90/night
plus one off £30 cleaning fee
Friday & Saturday £100/night plus cleaning fee £30
Additional guests £30/night anytime
If two single guests require the use of both rooms there is an additional £30 charge for cleaning and bedding .
Minimum 2 nights stay.
Welcome basket teas coffee fruit bowl biscuits, milk of your choice plant or dairy, please let me know your preference.
Parking & access
There is ample off-road parking for 1 or 2 cars. It is a steep walk up to the house, and access to your private entrance is around the back of our cottage, up some rustic steps and past the greenhouse! The steps are well lit, but unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues.
TV
We offer you a smart TV with BBC Iplayer, ITV & 4OD.
Wifi
We offer you free unlimited fibre broadband.
Bedding & Towels
Cotton towels, sheets and duvet covers, hypo-allergenic duvet and pillows. Please let us know if you need anything that you can’t see and we’ll do everything we can to make you comfortable.
Drinks
We have provided complementary tea, herbal teas and instant coffee. We can offer dairy semi-skimmed, or plant milk as you prefer.
Breakfast
We recommend that you bring cereal bread/croissants etc butter/spread marmalade or whatever you fancy.
There is no kitchen as such, there is a mini fridge, microwave oven, toaster and kettle, as well as crockery and cutlery.
Wildlife
We have resident woodpeckers, jays, bullfinches and nuthatches as well as many other birds. There are rooks and jackdaws and tawny owls in the trees behind the house. Buzzards circle above & deer, badgers and foxes wander through the garden.
Walks
If you go 50m up the road and turn in to Wade’s Farm you can wander up footpaths and over to the Hawkwood Valley. If you stay on Slad Road for 500m or so, turn down the Vatch, and up onto Swift’s Hill for lovely views and orchids. Carry on to the Laurie Lee woods.
A bit further and Painswick Beacon or Harescombe are lovely walks.
If you prefer it flatter, try the canal, Ebley to Stonehouse, or Chalford to the tunnel.
The Cotswold Way passes through Stroud.
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust has many local reserves.
Walk up from Woodchester past the lakes (have a dip as you pass!) to Woodchester Mansion
Eating
We love Star Anise. Lively, friendly, and great food, with a great vegan menu too. Mainly vegetarian, but you can get fish & chips there on a Friday.
Woodruffs is Britain’s first organic café. Also try café in Withey’s Yard, or the Curio Lounge. Great fish & chips from Simpsons. You can get tofu instead of fish if you prefer!
Falafel Mamas is a favourite too!
Restaurants
Takeaways
Pizza? Go to Fat Toni’s atfor great pizzas. Lots of choice of bases, sizes, doughs & toppings. There are three Indian and a couple of Chinese and Turkish takeaways.
Pubs
The Woolpack is world famous and sells Stroud Brewery ales and does great meals. Book if you want to eat. About 1 mile up in Slad village.
The Stroud Brewery is recommended, as is the Prince Albert in Rodborough.
The Bear at Bisley.
Activities
Stratford Park Leisure Centre has a pool, sauna, tennis courts & a gym.
The Museum in the park is always a good visit.
Stroud Farmers market is really busy every Saturday from 8 till 2pm. Full of delicious local produce. There is a smaller market in the Shambles on a Friday and Saturday.
The Cotswold Water Park has nature reseves, birdwatching, swimming, sailing, waterskiing and more.
Painswick Rococo Gardens are worth a visit
Woodchester Mansion is an unfinished gothic mansion in lovely grounds.
Dos and don'ts - please read before booking
No smoking in the house please.
Small children by prior arrangement - there are a lot of steps but we do have a stairgate
Pets by prior arrangement.
Shoes off in the house please.
No parties.
