Grist Mill at Owlpen in Cotswolds, dated 1728 – Home 177567 House
- 4 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Grist Mill at Owlpen in Cotswolds, dated 1728 – Home 177567
- House
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The Grist Mill is an early 18th-century watermill, a Grade 2 landmark listed building which sleeps up to 8 in four double bedrooms in a romantic Cotswold valley setting. It has been restored as a gem of a holiday home, with contemporary comfort and style. Surmounted by lantern and cupola.
The ground floor has an entrance hall leading to a large open-plan kitchen-cum-dining/ living room, with two sofas, arm chairs and a snug wood-burning stove in addition to the central heating. The kitchen is in fitted pine, with dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and an antique pine table set with ash chairs designed by Ernest Gimson.
Wooden stairs lead to the first floor (stone floor of the mill), which sleeps four. The master bedroom has a rare and opulent early eighteenth-century oak four-poster king-sized bed. The second bedroom has twin beds. Both bedrooms have beautiful views over the mill pond. There is a small bathroom with bath and overbath showerhead. The ample landing preserves a number of original mill features and the original loading-door opens to the west.
The second floor (granary floor), acts as a hide for the bird life on the mill pond, with early 19th-century bolting machinery carefully preserved. Original elm stairs (steep and unsuitable for very young children or the elderly); a door keeps the stairs closed off from children. Here is a large double bedroom with king-sized bed and an open children's room, with two single beds. A second bathroom makes this four-bedroomed cottage comfortable for eight guests.
Above this floor is a gantry cat-walk. A sack-hoist hangs in the cupola, whence light filters down through successive levels of glazed floor lights set in the traps.
The Grist Mill is one of nine award-winning holiday cottages tucked away in the heart of the Owlpen valley in the most spectacular part of the Cotswold hills, altogether sleeping about 40 people. Ideal for weddings, private parties and family gatherings.
This historic watermill is set below the Manor kitchen garden, with lovely views over the mill pond and valley. It has its own drive and enclosed garden, including a large table for al fresco dining. The private garden offers complete serenity, with the constant murmur of the Ewelme brook running gently by.
Further details
The property has taw ceilings at the top floor and steep stairs to the top floor.
Further details indoors
Grist Mill is a listed building dated 1726. It has unrivalled character and charm, with historic feautures of the old mill carefully preserved. These are beams, bolting and cleaning machinery. Furnished with cottage antiques and pictures.
The mill pond is a haven for wildlife, coming right up to the building.
Further details outdoors
Off-road private parking, privare garden with patio furniture and babbling brook
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- 2 Full beds, 4 Twin beds
- 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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About the owner
Bella, Nicholas W.
- Calendar last updated:
- 08 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 12
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Swedish
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 8 reviews
Very Good
8 reviews
- Excellent
- 4
- Very Good
- 3
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 1
- Terrible
- 0
“Mrs”
Lovely weekend spent here with friends! Gorgeous old building with original mill features. Easy to walk out from front door into beautiful countryside. Staff were very friendly and kindly posted a toy… More
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“Rural but not remote”
Super accommodation for a family get together of adults and children. Comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms. Well equipped kitchen for home cooking. Large dining table and cosy lounge with a wood bur… More
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“Atmospheric and picturesque”
The mill was beautiful and really intetesting. The open plan space was fantastic for socialising, the beds were comfy and the decor tasteful. Plenty of logs for a long weekend too. The incorporation … More
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“Rural family break with pets”
Wonderful location, amazing getaway with the family and dogs. Well equipped authentically refurbished property with super-helpful estate management nearby.
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“This place is magical”
This place is magical. We stayed in March 2019, in my 70th year. I wish I had known about it before as we would have made it an annual adventure. Beautiful valley, charming house and friendly staff… More
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“The quirkiest house in the Cotswolds”
We came to stay with friends after our first trip to Owlpen knocked our socks off. It's an old mill which has been refurbed, keeping all of the old machinery in place. I've never seen anyt… More
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“Beautiful site, terrible cleanliness and bathrooms”
Just returned from a Weekend stay for a family wedding. The site is amazing and a perfect setting for a wedding. Staff were excellent also. I'm afraid I am reviewing the grist mill only as that&#… More
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Response from the owner Thanks to lemfrench86 for their comments about their stay at Owlpen. We always like to discuss issues with guests while they are staying here, instead of going through online portals, but sadly were not given the opportunity on this occasion. The house has been re-decorated with new bathrooms in early 2019, so hopefully you would find it a cosy, beautiful place if you returned to stay with us here at Owlpen.
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“A stunning beautifully converted Mill, cosy & charming features, lots of character. Perfect for our girls weekend”
So much character and charm! We fell in love on arrival with this fabulously old but beautifully preserved watermill and couldn't believe the whole thing was ours for the weekend. There was plent… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review. Delighted that you enjoyed your weekend in the Grist Mill! Please come back soon and all the very best, The Owlpen Team
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FAQs
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If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
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Send Bella, Nicholas (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Bella, Nicholas the owner's contact details or send them a message.
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- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Bella, Nicholas (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Bella, Nicholas (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
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- How do damage deposits work?
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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Bella, Nicholas (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Bella, Nicholas (the owner) a message.
If Bella, Nicholas (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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