About this property
A real ‘away from it all’ location, relax in a timeless valley at this comfortable former farmhouse 4 miles from Stroud..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Open Fire
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Air Fryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet.
Electric cenrtral heating (£50 per week/£36 per short break) bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair available. 1½ acre grounds with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Outdoor table tennis court. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: Stream in grounds.. Set in complete seclusion, this handsome renovated 17th-century farmhouse stands in 1½ acres of private grounds with a stream surrounded by woodland and meadows, ideal for children. The property is situated at the head of the Slad Valley with unmade-up track for last 200 yards (where car access can be difficult in bad weather, especially snow); this is one of the valleys described by the poet Laurie Lee in his book ‘Cider with Rosie’. It is within an aonb, a perfect holiday retreat for quiet relaxation or for visitors interested in bird-watching, sketching, painting and walking. Town and sports amenities at Stroud (4 miles). Cheltenham 14 miles. Horse riding 2 miles. Shop 2 miles.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
This property is accessed via a rough track, therefore access may be more difficult in the winter.
The fuel costs for oil, central heating, electricity and logs is payable to the owner (£52 per week, £36 per short break) prior to arrival.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
There is open water in the property grounds.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Please note, the property is accessed via a rough track, which is difficult to traverse in winter months.
There is a small steep hill which can be tricky when there is snow, or heavy rain.
If you have any questions, please contact the Siobhan Taylor (Housekeeper) 07584 633242
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (4)
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Veronica Mackinnon
If you don’t mind the somewhat hairy track down down down into the valley, then you’ll love this place. Perfect for walks and wildlife, and sitting in front of a log fire playing games. It is a delightful balance of comfortable, home from home and slightly tatty that makes you feel happy to use the place. It’s the opposite of smart and prissy which my friends and I could not have been happier about. Mind the hot water which is dangerously close to boiling. A sign or two on the track might have been a help but five stars. Just what we wanted for our ‘girls’ week away.
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Mary O'Toole
Driftcombe is in a magical setting for lovers of the countryside and hilly walks. The house is homely but a bit shabby and has only one loo in the bathroom. A big downside is the fact there is only a small frig with a tiny freezer space. The farmhouse is down a long unmade road with a tricky hairpin bend - not easy to pop out to shops so it would be good to be able to bring more food with you.We have been renting Driftcombe since the 1970s and love it but now we are in our 80s and hills are difficult we will not be able to keep going there. We are left with wonderful memories of badgers, rabbits, deer and foxes coming into the garden and the loveliest of local walks.
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Ivan Horrocks
What a place! If you like amazing birdsong and being in the midst of nothing but nature, this is for you. The walks from the cottage are also very good - though often involve pretty steep climbs. Overall, superb!