Athelstan Cottage

Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, TV. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent, additional wood can be purchased. Bed linen and towels included in rent. Roadside parking around the corner from the property. Enclosed front courtyard with furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.4 miles, pub 0.6 miles. Note: The staircases are steep and winding, not suitable for guests with mobility issues

The town of Stroud is in a quieter part of the Cotswolds, and is the former centre of the area's woollen industry, tucked into the green hills which once housed countless sheep. Today, Stroud welcomes visitors to its cafes, quaint bookshops, independent shops and tempting eateries. Described by Jasper Conran as the ‘Covent Garden of the Cotswolds’, Stroud has a regular farmers' market, year-round programmes of music and theatre, a thriving arts scene and a state-of-the-art cinema. Head out of town to explore the five sweeping valleys which surround it, with country lanes just made for walking or cycling.

Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.