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Beautiful peaceful village location, gorgeous views across the valley in AONB.

Escape to a tranquil haven where you can unwind amidst stunning green views or snuggle up by the log burner after exploring charming bistro pubs nearby.

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Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful peaceful village location, gorgeous views across the valley in AONB.

17th Century Cotswold stone cottage in the gorgeous village of France Lynch.

We are lucky to be in a extremely quiet location with virtually no road noise, night time is silent ( apart from the occasional wildlife) and as we are not facing directly down the Stroud Valleys we have virtually no light pollution at night time....it really is an ideal place to rest and relax and star gaze ( telescope in master bedroom) .

OUR UNIQUE SELLING POINTS :

Peace and quiet.

Beautiful Countryside green views from every window over the Golden Valleys.

Calming, warm decor and lighting specifically designed to reduce stress and anxiety and induce feelings of wellbeing and relaxation.

Bespoke pieces of furniture and artwork.

Hi speed free WiFi , flat screen TV and blue tooth speaker.

South facing garden with table , chairs and umbrella. There is also a BBQ and four sun loungers.

Picnic hamper and blanket.

Luxury cotton towels and bedding.

Fully equipped kitchen with many extras.

Comprehensive information and contact folder located in the cottage kitchen

Walking routes, historical local books, eye candy books. Playing cards and Board games for everyone and a huge variety of DVDs and novels.

Quintessential 17th Century Cotswold stone pub with lovely garden and countryside views - less than 5 mins walk also serves delicious real home made meals .

Easy access to many charming bistro pubs and acclaimed restaurants.

We live next door so whilst respecting your privacy we are there to help/advise if needed.

PLEASE take some time and read our genuine REVIEWS on this site for a view of what previous guests think of our cottage.

We are ideally located for touring but there is so much directly on the doorstep that you do not need to travel far , the area is extremely beautiful but as yet is not subject to mass tourism such as Stow on the Wold , Bibury, The Slaughters, Burford, Moreton on the Marsh etc. ( All definitely worth a visit though ).

Despite being in a quiet setting we have other local amenities such as mini supermarket, pharmacy , ATM ,takeaways, fuel station ( plus many other pubs within a 5- 10 mins drive away) .

The cottage is full of character which includes Cotswold stone interior walls, wooden floors, beams, window seats, inglenook fireplace with log burner and antique furniture. The cottage affords great views from the outside private lawned garden, kitchen, lounge and both bedrooms over fields, wooded valleys and pretty cottages both bedrooms have amazing high A framed beamed ceilings. There is one bathroom on the first floor which is close to both bedrooms, the bathroom has a walk in shower and a bath with overhead shower.

The lounge area is bright and includes flat screen TV and DVD player (there is a large variety of DVDs and books in the cottage), the lounge area leads through to a separate ambient snug/dining room with dining table for four.
The kitchen has a large range cooker, Belfast sink, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and small separate freezer.

Both bedrooms have fireplaces, great views and are of a good size, one has a double bed and the other has a king size bed both have ample storage space.

Care has been taken with soft furnishings and decor to ensure you have a relaxing comfortable holiday.

There is allocated parking directly next to the cottage on a private drive.


Chalford ( just next door to France Lynch ) is now becoming famous for its annual Party on the Hill ‘ CHALFEST ‘ which is attracting international stars such as Sophie Ellis Bextor, SisterBliss ( Faithless), Alexandra Burke and The Blockheads. The concert runs for two nights every July ( Friday for locals and Saturday open for public) . It is a ticket only event which much be purchased on the on line site. For those who don’t enjoy music don’t worry as the festival is in a central village park it closes promptly at 10.00pm both nights. The event is a five minute walk from the cottage but the cottage is tucked away so not effected by any traffic disturbance.

Property manager

Ann Trigg

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Telescope

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside STRICTLY no smoking inside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
France Lynch, Stroud Glos

What's nearby

  • Minchinhampton Common - 7 min drive
  • Cotswold Canals Trust - 10 min drive
  • Highgrove House and Gardens - 17 min drive
  • Highgrove House - 17 min drive
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Stroud Station - 14 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stroud Brewery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crown & Sceptre - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Long Table - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn at Minchinhampton - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Fleece - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful peaceful village location, gorgeous views across the valley in AONB. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful peaceful village location, gorgeous views across the valley in AONB.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful peaceful village location, gorgeous views across the valley in AONB.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful peaceful village location, gorgeous views across the valley in AONB. located?

This family-friendly Stroud vacation home is located in a rural location, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Minchinhampton Common, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Stroud Bowl and Stroud Park. Stratford Park and Painswick Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Beautiful peaceful village location, gorgeous views across the valley in AONB. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sophie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful return visit
This is our second stay at Anne’s property as we love it so much! The house is immaculately clean and beautifully decorated. We love waking up to the gorgeous Cotswolds view. Ann and her husband are amazing hosts and we can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage is so beautifully designed, lots of attention to detail.We all really appreciated the effort that was put to make this place look and feel so homely. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cotswolds Cottage
Ann’s little cottage is beautifully decorated, perfectly clean and has the most idyllic view. We can’t wait to return one day. Thank you Ann.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme S., Wallingford, Oxfordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Cottage with everything.
Probably the best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in. It had everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison C., Tuscola, illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oxford House is a beautiful, quaint cottage in the beautiful Cotswalds. Ann and Pete were gracious
Excellent stay and we hope one day to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A high quality property tastefully furnished balancing country living and modern functionality. Extremely friendly and helpful hosts …. highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage. Beautifully furnished. We’ll appointed
Lovely small village and area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cottage and People
Ann and Peter are incredible hosts. Oxford Cottage House was the highlight of our stay in England and our home base for our day trips to Bath, Gloucester, Oxford, and Bourton-On-The-Water. The cottage is cozy, immaculate, and the view of the valley is beautiful. This is a warning. You might be tempted to stay forever. Our trips to the village pub, Kings Head, only a few minutes walk up the road, were a ton of fun as Joe, the owner, his family, and other villagers, helped us feel at home. Ask about Singo-Bingo if you do visit the Kings Head.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare S., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fairy tale cottage
We were so impressed with all the details and beauty of this wonderful cottage. It’s a gorgeous little town on the hill with ample walks and a FANTASTIC local pub - the Kings Head. We were so cozy here and it was the perfect base to explore all the nearby cute old towns, pretty roads, Stonehenge and Bath. Visit the Jolly Good Farm Shop for amazing sundries and the Lavender Cafe for a brunch that is impossible to beat. Bravo!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saskia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gem in the Cotswolds
Very idyllic cottage in Cotswolds. It has everything you need. There are also many nice places in the area you can visite! Ann was a perfect host, willing to help and answered very quickly. Could recommend staying here for sure and would love to come back again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect…
We had a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage. Perfect location from which to explore the local area as well as having great local walks if you don’t want to venture far. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, beautiful views
Charming decor and in a well-appointed cottage with gorgeous views over the hills. A wonderful location for exploring the sites in the Cotswolds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oxford Cottage
We really enjoyed our stay in the lovely cottage. We’ve been hiking various pieces of the Cotswold Way, enjoying the bluebells, and coming back to the cottage at the end of the day. We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable cosy cottage thoughtfully presented
Ann and Pete were very attentive. When one problem appeared they did everything they could to fix it and minimise any inconvenience. We would recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
We had an enjoyable holiday.The cottage was beautiful.It had every thing and more.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal countryside retreat
We had an idyllic few days at Rose Cottage. Great views and beautifully furnished. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Beautiful cottage in the middle of the Cotswolds. Convenient to so many locations.
The cottage is beautifully decorated and has all the amenities you can think of. Conveniently located to many area locations and yet in a very quiet remote neighborhood with gorgeous views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A special place
An idealistic place to stay either to chill out or explore the Cotswolds. Our hosts, Ann & Peter ipitomsed their Cottage in every way and made us feel totally at home from the minute we arrived. Everything about the place was top grade and we would highly recommend it 100%.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was fantastic.
This is a very nice holiday cottage. Well cared for and well fitted. I would come back. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C., Phoenix, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cotswolds delight
Beautiful cottage in a very quiet village. The property is beautifully appointed and the only real noise was the dawn chorus. Recommend Oxford Cottage if you are looking to book a quality property in this part of the Cotswolds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stan M.

Best VRBO property experience yet.
Even better than advertised. Very well equipped, super clean, in beautiful setting. Gracious hosts next door if you need them. Thank you Ann!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

michaela I.

Beautiful cottage with stunning views
Lovely experience in Cotswold stone cottage. The cottage was absolutely beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

glenn e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and fabulous
Charming, cozy, comfortable, and in a great location for visiting the Cotswolds. First rate accommodation, highly recommended. Wonderful host, amazing views. All the MOD cons with attention to detail and every aspect. Warm and cozy, comfortable beds, awesome shower. We did not want to leave. Thank you Ann and Pete.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mungo K.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful area.
My wife and I stayed for a week and used it as a base to explore the area. The cottage was excellent - very well furnished and immediately homely We loved the area, there is lots of walking from the front door or in the surrounding areas. There are numerous pretty villages and easy access to bigger towns like Cirencester and Gloucester. Ann was very helpful, and made us very welcome. We would love to return
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M., St George, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful property
Perfectly decorated, comfortable and homey, in a quiet area. We come from hot dry desert country, so all this beautiful green, huge trees, myriad flowers, hundreds of birds chirping, is like being in heaven! Equipped with everything you need. Lovely kitchen. Lots of walking trails nearby. Close (average 1 - 1 1/2hour drive) to Cotswolds, Oxford, Blenheim Palace, Bath, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023