One of the most popular Cotswold locations, Stow-on-the-Wold is a beautiful historic market town which embraces country life. At its heart amongst the honey-coloured buildings lies Little Elms. Overlooking the village green and the market square, the hubbub of Cotswold life is on your doorstep.
Dating back to the 1700s, this timeless townhouse is light and airy with nods to its past shown in the exposed beams. With a smattering of modern art and crisp décor Little Elms is a stylish retreat. Encompassing three floors there is ample space for four with the master bedroom on the top floor being a special treat. Here there is an emperor bed resting beneath the eaves so you have more than enough room to spread out and have an amazing night’s sleep. The master bedroom en-suite has jack and jill access allowing those staying in bedroom two access. The bunk room suits children or adults and there is a cosy sitting room which overlooks the market square through the elm trees. On the ground floor is a country classic kitchen with a dining area where you can stay in for dinner if you don’t fancy visiting one of the many pubs and restaurants in town.
Although Little Elms does not have its own outdoor space, you don’t notice as in the morning you can pop out to one of the cafes for a pastry and coffee to go and sit at the village green, watching the world go by. You’ll find everything you need in Stow-in-the-Wold and close by you can visit Sezincote House and Garden, Bourton-on-the-Water, Daylesford and Chipping Norton.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall:
Step through the front door into a small hallway, with stairs to the upper floors straight ahead and the kitchen-dining room to the left. Here you’ll find an umbrella stand and room to take off shoes and walking boots.
The Kitchen-Dining Room:
The beautiful, bright, open-plan kitchen/dining room is the focal point of the house and a great space to relax, cook, socialise and enjoy your meals around a generously sized table. There is every appliance needed for preparing home-cooked food, from the Smeg fridge-freezer to the abundance of kitchen cabinets and work surfaces. An original window seat is a lovely place to perch and watch the world go by as your chef gets to work. Behind the door is a handy upcycled church pew with seating and hooks for coats and storage for footwear.
Basement
Cotswold stone stairs lead down from the kitchen/dining room into a vaulted basement with original stone flooring. At the far end of the basement is a newly installed cloakroom with a toilet and wash basin.
First Floor
Head up the carpeted stairs, with bannister, to the first floor landing off which are the living room and bunk bedroom. The landing has a handy sideboard and a full-length mirror.
The Living Room:
This stylish, spacious room features a long, L-shaped, leather sofa, a swivel armchair, original, exposed beams and a decorative fireplace. Ceiling lights and standard lamps provide the perfect lighting, both day and night, to snuggle up with a book or watch a film.
Bedroom One – Bunk Bed Room:
This delightful bedroom is furnished with a custom-built bunk bed with a pretty arch framing the top bunk. Each bed has its own in-built lighting and shelves to place personal items. The bedroom has a smart TV and is furnished with a large wardrobe, chest of drawers, a mirror and a set of removable steps to access the top bunk. Though ideal for younger guests, the bedroom feels grown up too, with its modern art and contemporary fabrics. (Each single bed measures 3ft x 6ft3”).
Second Floor
Carpeted stairs with a bannister lead up to the top floor landing off which is the master bedroom and family shower room.
Master Bedroom:
Up on the top floor, with a fabulous view out over the square and the towering elm tree, the gorgeous master bedroom is the most romantic of retreats. With its sumptuous emperor-size bed (2m/6ft6”) grey, rich lavender, and subtle pink tones, this bedroom draws you in to relax and unwind. Furnished with bedside tables and reading lamps, an Art Deco-style dressing table, a chest of drawers, hanging rail , and a full-length mirror. The master bedroom has access to the Jack-and-Jill shower room.
Jack and Jill Shower Room:
The stylish, spa-like shower room can be accessed from both the master bedroom and the landing, allowing access for guests staying in bedroom two. The room features floor-to-ceiling marbled tiling and a double walk-in shower (with overhead and handheld showerheads). There’s also a washbasin in a vanity unit with a mirror over, a toilet, and a heated towel rail.
Outside
Little Elms does not have its own outside space, but it is directly in front of the green on the Square where there is seating and the famous elm tree and ancient town stocks.
