Driftcombe Farmhouse Stancombe

Driftcombe Farmhouse is in Stancombe, Gloucestershire. It’s a detached 17th century farmhouse, so it's old. That means thick walls and low ceilings in places.

It sleeps five, with three bedrooms and one bathroom.

The setting is the main thing. You’re on your own up here. The house sits in about an acre and a half of its own land, with a stream, woods and meadows. There’s an unmade track for the last 200 yards to get to it. It feels secluded.

It’s at the head of the Slad Valley, which is the valley Laurie Lee wrote about in 'Cider with Rosie'. It’s an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Inside, it’s been renovated but it’s not a show home. It’s comfortable. There's a wood burning stove, which you’ll probably use. We've included bedding. There's a washing machine, a dishwasher, WiFi, and a TV. You can bring one well-behaved dog.

Stroud is the nearest town for shops and things. It’s about a 15 minute drive. Cheltenham is about half an hour away if you want more choice or a race day.

It’s a good spot if you like walking or just being quiet. The Cotswold Way is nearby. For planning, the Cotswolds AONB site has good information, and the National Trust has lots of properties and walks within a 30 minute drive.