Grindstone Mill
Resting within a stunning setting, Grindstone Mill is a one-of-a-kind getaway where you can gather friends and family. Elegant and classic interiors create a grand home from home on the outskirts of the village of Alderley, just outside the market town of Wotton-under-Edge. Surrounded by untouched countryside, the original mill course runs alongside providing you with fantastic views. A spacious open plan living area is ready to set the scene for your celebrations, and two reception rooms with fires are the perfect place for evening drinks with added atmosphere. Bath and Bristol are within easy reach for a day out, visit royal Highgrove or join the Cotswold Way.
Overview
Grindstone Mill is a picture-perfect Cotswold country home. The mill stream flows gently by, a terrace sits waterside and the house is finished with statement furniture, antiques and carefully chosen artwork. When you arrive along the quiet country roads you will be mesmerised by the scene that unfolds before you.
Set over three floors, you first step into the open plan living area. Spacious and filled with light you are greeted by garden views, a fabulous dining area, envious kitchen space and a cosy snug so the group can spend time together, mingling over food and drinks. Choose between two elegant reception rooms, one with high ceilings and exposed beams, to catch up on unmissable TV or to flick through some magazines. Bedrooms, bathrooms and shower rooms are set across each floor, perfect for multi-generation families. Each has a touch of historic style, fitting the heritage of this unique property.
The gardens here are beautiful, meander through the knot garden scented by aromatic plants and herbs and rest amongst these bucolic views. The terrace provides al fresco dining opportunities as swans drift along the river. A pretty wooden bridge, part of a local footpath, crosses the water giving you access to walking routes right from the front door.
Ground Floor
Entrance
Guests enter Grindstone Mill from the rear, passing from the parking area across the patio to the French windows, which open into the open-plan living/kitchen/dining area.
Open Plan Living/Kitchen/Dining Room
This beautiful, spacious, and light room, with its fabulous wooden floor, pale yellow walls, and contemporary chandeliers in the vaulted ceiling extends the full length of the house. Windows overlook the rear patio, the side garden and the mill course at the front. The living area is furnished with a three-seater sofa, two leather armchairs, an over-size footstool, a bureau, and a pine dresser. At the centre of this space is the dining area featuring an extendable dining table that comfortably seats 12. At the far end of the room is the fully equipped kitchen, featuring a fabulous view over the mill course, private lake, boathouse, and bridge. At the centre of the kitchen is a large central island with bar stools, fan oven, and storage cupboards. To one side is a 4-oven Aga and separate induction hob, with extensive work surfaces to either side.
Front Porch
The true entrance and front door of the mill is off the kitchen. Here you will find a porch with hooks to hang coats and space for boots and shoes. The door opens onto the front patio and the mill course.
Snug
This delightful room off the Kitchen provides a cosy retreat where guests can curl up with a book on one of the sofas or the armchair in front of the wood burner or watch the smart TV. The dresser in the Snug is full of books (novels, guides, and cookery books), games, and puzzles for guests to use during their stay.
Study
The handy family study is furnished with a desk and office chair, armchair, shelving and small TV and has a lovely view towards the adjoining open countryside.
Sitting Room
This beautiful room is furnished in the sumptuous style of a typical 19th-century drawing room, with two three-seater sofas, an armchair, and a coffee table set before a wood burner in a large stone fireplace. At the opposite end of the room is a second seating area with a small sofa and an antique games table overlooking the main rear patio. Each of the four windows have a large window seat with comfy cushions, great places to sit and read or watch nature at work. (This room does not have a TV.)
Off the central hallway, you will find Bedroom 4 and the downstairs Family Bathroom
Bedroom Four
As the only ground floor bedroom, this room has an idyllic view across the delightful knot garden out to the mill's watercourse-almost at eye level. Furnished with a super-king size bed with an ornate bedhead, a small TV, dressing table, bedside tables and reading lamps, a comfy antique chair, and a wardrobe with hanging space and shelves.
Shower Room
Situated between the ground floor landing area and Bedroom 4, the shower room has a shower, a W.C., basin, a chair, and plenty of magazines!
First Floor
Bedroom One
The en-suite master bedroom is a beautiful, super-spacious, dual aspect room (occupying the same floor area as the Kitchen below), with views out to the garden and fields and the mill course and boathouse. At the entrance to the room is a dressing area with a wardrobe, shelves, and a dressing table with a mirror. Walk through to the bedroom where you will find a super-king size bed, bedside tables and reading lamps, two armchairs, a second dressing table and mirror, and a small TV. This bedroom is big enough for two people to practice yoga in, should you wish to!
En-suite Bathroom
Just inside the doorway to the bedroom is the en-suite bathroom, equipped with a full-size bath, walk-in shower, double sink in a vanity unit, a large mirror, and two heated towel rails. Relax in the bath, which sits below the window, and watch the stars above you.
Bedroom Two
This bright and sunny bedroom looks out over the mill course and is furnished with a king-size double bed, bedside tables and reading lamps, a dressing table with a mirror, an open wardrobe with hanging and shelves and an armchair, the perfect place to sit and gaze at the water rushing by.
Shower Room
This shower room is shared with guests in Bedroom 2 and 3 and features a shower, basin with mirror over, W.C., and mirror.
Bedroom Three
Head left up the split staircase to a small twin bedroom sitting in the eaves of the house with exposed beams. The bedroom is furnished with two single beds (pushed together, but can be separated), with bedside tables and reading lamps (not pictured). The bedroom has under-eave storage, a clothes rail and armchair. This bright and airy room has two Velux windows, with fitted blinds, and would be suited to two younger or not so tall guests!
Lower Floor
Foyer
With its stone flooring, two extra-large dog baskets, and a handmade stair gate this is the perfect place to keep wet dogs comfortably, and safely, downstairs.
Utility Room
The large Utility Room is home to a washing machine (8kg capacity), an overhead clothes dryer (Pully Maid), an iron and ironing board, a double sink, clothes hooks, and a boot rack. The ideal place to dry out laundry or clothes and shoes after a wet walk.
Head through a latched wooden door to the two downstairs bedrooms and Shower Room, perfect for family members wanting some personal space or families travelling with support staff.
Bedroom Five
This bright and hidden-away room is furnished with a King-size bed and bedside tables with reading lamps resting on a real wood floor and large coir rug. A large built-in wardrobe houses hanging space, shelves, and a 43" smart TV. Look up to the sky through two high windows (with blinds), which open out to the knot garden at the front of the mill.
Bedroom Six
A cosy, dual-aspect double bedroom furnished with a king-size double bed, resting on a real wood floor and large coir rug, bedside tables and reading lamps, and a towel rail. Windows look out to the adjacent fields and down the little lane leading to the neighbouring farm.
Shower Room
The lower floor shower room is equipped with a large, walk-in shower, with an overhead showerhead and hand-held shower, a washbasin with a large mirror, a W.C., and a heated towel rail. Please note, this toilet runs on a Saniflow system - it is essential that guests do not flush any sanitary products down the toilet, it will block instantly.
Outside
The setting of Grindstone Mill is truly idyllic, providing an escape to what feels like a forgotten time. The Little Avon river runs up to and past the property, and in times gone by was diverted to form a lake and the mill course. More recently a pretty wooden bridge was built over the lake to provide a crossing for the local path to continue uninterrupted on its way to Alderley village. A delightful patio and knot garden, with aromatic plants and culinary herbs, sits between the house and the mill course with seating and tables for guests to eat outside or simply sit and relax while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. A charcoal Weber BBQ is also provided for guests’ use. The mill’s main front door opens from the kitchen to this front patio, making it easy to cater to guests dining outside.
To the rear of the property, adjacent to the French windows leading to the open-plan Living-Dining area, is a large private patio with a table and seating. Leading off this patio, to the side of the house, is a small but idyllic garden laid to lawn and bordered by herbs and annuals. Descend a few stone steps from the rear patio to the gravelled parking area where 4-5 cars may be parked.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedrooms - 2 Super-king Size Bedrooms, 3 King-size Bedrooms, 1 Twin Bedroom
4 Bathrooms - 1 En-suite Bathroom, 3 Shower Room
Hairdryer - 3
Fire - Logs And Kindling Supplied For Short Stays, For Over 3 Nights Please Order In Advance Through Owner (£60 A Load)
AGA - Available 1st October - 31st March
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge - Double Size
Freezer - Double Size
Coffee Machine - Nespresso
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 12 With 4 Additional Stools At Kitchen Island
Washing Machine
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed
TV - 2 Smart, 3 Standard
Board Games
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 2 Well-behaved Dogs Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Parking - Off-road Parking For 5 Cars
On your Doorstep
The owners of Grindstone Mill run Caspian Caviar (www.caspiancaviar.co.uk) from an office at the rear of the property. Staff will be there from 9-4pm, Mon-Fri. Collection and delivery vehicles may appear from time-to-time but should not impact on your stay at all. You are welcome to order products while you are at the Mill for delivery during your stay!
The closest supermarkets are in Wotton-under-Edge (2 miles away) where there is a Co-op Food Store and a Tesco Express. Wotton also has two delis (Relish and Good Food), two bakeries, a butcher (selling locally produced meat), a cake shop and a wholefoods shop.
Eating and Drinking Out:
- The Fleece Inn at Hillesley (1.4 miles)
- The Falcon Inn, Wotton-under-Edge (2 miles)
- The Gumstool Inn, near Tetbury (6 miles)
Alderley is a great place from where to explore the Cotswolds on foot. There are numerous walks and footpaths along the valleys and over the rolling Cotswold Hills to suit everyone’s ability, including the Cotswold and Monarch’s Way.
Places to Visit:
- Westonbirt Arboretum (8.5 miles)
- Newark Park, National Trust (3.3 miles)
- Cotswold Water Park (15 miles)
- Train - Cam & Dursley (9 miles), Kemble (17 miles)
- Taxis - AK Taxis, GeeBee Travel, Chipping Sodbury Taxis, Euro Taxis Wotton Executives
Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
- Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences.
- It is the policy of this property not to take bookings for groups where the majority of guests are under the age of 25, or single-sex group celebrations, including stag/hen parties.This property is ideal for family groups.
- Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted.
- Parking: There is parking for 4-5 cars on a gravel parking area to the rear of the property.
- The Aga is turned off June-September.
- Grindstone Mill is not suitable for children under 10 years of age due to the deep and fast-flowing mill course, which is a drowning hazard.
- Swimming and boating are not permitted in the mill course or river.
- The boathouse, which appears in two of the exterior photographs, is not available for guests' use.
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Why we love this
- A one-of-a-kind getaway with fantastic views over it's own lake.
- Perfect for multi-generation families with bedrooms across each of the three floors.
- Wandering through the scenic knot garden and along the riverside footpath is an absolute delight.
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The Location
The tiny and ancient village of Alderley lies two miles to the south of the small market town of Wotton-under-Edge. Alderley is surrounded by beautiful countryside that seems as untouched as the village’s 16th and 17th century homes. Its location, close to the Little Avon River and between two brooks, made it the perfect setting for wool mills, Grindstone Mill being one of those with its picture-perfect mill course directly in front of the house. The village is also the home to Alderley House, which has a fascinating history starting from a 17th beginning through to preparatory school, on to oil tycoon owner and now the source of bottled natural spring water. (Read more about the history of the Alderley House on Wikipedia.) Guests can walk to the closest pub, The Fleece Inn at Hillesley just under one and a half miles away or walk less than a mile to join the Cotswold Way National Trail or Monarch’s Way.
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We had a marvellous Half-term week with our children and grandchildren. The house is beautiful,really well equipped and has extremely comfortable bedrooms. We sat by the water and saw tiny ducklings,moorhen chicks and a family of geese with their goslings in tow. There are some interesting National Trust houses to visit and Tetbury is definitely worth exploring. Lots of pub lunches sitting outside as we were blessed with amazing weather. We loved it!
I would definitely advise using What3words to find the house as we struggled..
Thankyou Laura for the eggs!
Fiona
Family gathering.
The property was ideal for our long weekend family gathering of nine adults. Spacious, well-appointed, and well-equipped with luxurious comfort to enable our group to spend time together without leaving Grindstone. Should you wish to explore further, there are numerous places of interest within easy reach of this beautiful and peaceful location.
My only disappointment was dealing with Bolthole Retreats, where a query I had was met with indifference. Fortunately, speaking to the charming and helpful owner, the problem was instantly resolved.
I would happily recommend this property, and certainly book again, maybe using another agent, of which there are two I know of that feature Grinstone and similar.
Leslie
We loved our stay here and it was located perfectly for what we needed and for the amount of guests staying.
Dawn
A family birthday weekend at Grindstone Mill
The place is just beautiful and very classy!
The decor is perfect for the house which is immersed in the hilly and green landscape of the Cotswolds !
ANGELA
Beautiful comfortable home , that we settled into very easily. We had a couple of queries which the hosts were very responsive too, which was appreciated. Hope to return and do it all again one day Would recommend to others
Debbie
Great stay
We had a wonderful time at the Grindstone Mill. Perfect location with easy access to the Cotswold Way and surrounding countryside. The house is fantastic, large and well equipped. Very quiet location and close to surrounding villages.
Guest
Beautiful house in a lovely location
This is a fabulous house for a gathering of friends or family. The bedrooms are nice and the reception rooms are superb. We had a wonderful long weekend.
The agent was very helpful both before and during our stay. We had a technical issue with the house while we were there and the owner responded with a partial refund.
Paul
Bolthole par excellence
Beautiful location. Lovely house. Well supplied with everything expected. Eg.Two large fridge freezers. Ample spare cupboard space. Aga plus fan oven. Wardrobe space etc. etc.
Compare the price of six double rooms in a boutique hotel.
Paul
It was a fantastic holiday. The house and the entire property were simply wonderful. Everything you could possibly need was there, and much more. The hosts were very friendly and we could always turn to them. The rooms were clean, everything was provided for the dog, and the children had a magical time. We will definitely be back.
Ina
An excellent spacious well equipped venue in a quiet location , ideal for a family gathering.
Bill
Beautiful house and grounds.
Elisha
Dream location
This was a carefully selected exceptional property for the family gathering to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary. We were not let down - charm, location, venue, facilities and quality exceeded our expectations. A great find and highly recommended for a special gathering. Even the local pub, The Fleece in nearby Hillesley, was idyllic Cotswolds.
Thanks you all at Grindstone Mill for a dream weekend.
Simon
A superb historic old mill house that is equipped and presented to a very high level, in a beautiful and quiet corner of the Cotswolds. The grounds are picture-perfect and extremely well presented. We could not fault anything. We all had a wonderful family weekend celebrating our Golden Wedding Anniversary. This is ideal for a family or group of friends.
Simon
Beautiful place but bugged with issues
The place itself is a fabulous setting but sadly our visit had a few issues, which even though have been raised at the time and also with the customer service after the visit, we have all agreed that we wouldn't use this company to book with again.
When we arrived the house smelt musty, so it hadn't been aired before our visit. We also didn't have the use of the aga as advertised. It hadn't been switched on prior to our visit (we did a Thursday-Sunday stay), and as it takes 24 hours to warm up, it wasn't available for us to use - which apparently was our fault as we were told the onus was on us to ask for it to be switched on, which I completely disagree with, as if something is offered as part of the high price you're paying, it should all be available for use as soon as you arrive and also there was nothing in the Welcome letter stating that it was only available in the summer upon request.
There was also an issue of a toilet in the downstairs bathroom being out of use for the whole of our visit, not ideal when you have 11 people staying. It flooded the first night we arrived (not due to anything we had done), and luckily my husband knew how to stop the cistern from refilling which stopped the bowl from overflowing and the whole bathroom flooding otherwise it would have been a much worse - and smellier issue. A new part was apparently needed but the communication that it wouldn't be fixed during our stay was less than forthcoming.
So sadly, although it is a lovely property in a lovely setting, it came with issues which we were not expecting when paying a premium price for a weekend away.
Dawn
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Grindstone Mill. We're very glad to hear that you liked the property's beautiful setting however sorry to hear that you were not entirely satisfied with your stay. We've shared your valuable feedback with the property manager who has let us know that this is the first time the property manager has received feedback about the Aga not being switched on ahead of guest arrivals during the summer months. They mentioned that had this been raised when you reported the toilet issue, they would have been able to explain that the Aga was in full working order and share the reason it had not been put on. This process is now being reviewed for next summer to avoid future disappointment. With regard to the toilet, the property manager did their best to have this resolved as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, it required sourcing a replacement part and organising a plumber, which could not be completed during your stay. It was later found that an item had been placed in the toilet that caused the damage, which was unfortunately outside of anyone’s control; however, the property manager apologises for the inconvenience. We truly appreciate your feedback, and we hope you’ll consider staying with us again in the future.
- Bolthole Retreats, 17th September 2025
A well located attractive property let down by a tired and partially unusable interior
Although Grindstone Mill provided adequate accommodation and household needs, we were disappointed by how worn the furniture and equipment was. Most notably, the two basement bedrooms smelled of damp so went unused by our party. This is certainly not a luxury property.
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Grindstone Mill. We’re very glad to hear that you liked the property. Your feedback has been shared with the owner, who wishes you had contacted them during your stay about the downstairs bedrooms, as they would have been very happy to visit the property. They’ve advised that the smell has now been resolved and going forward the housekeepers will leave the bedroom doors open to ensure plenty of ventilation in the warmer weather. We do hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back to the Cotswolds in the future.
- Bolthole Retreats, 14th August 2025
Lovely home and outlook over stream
Lovely home and outlook over stream with ducks and a swan
Comfy beds
Great shower
Full washing machine and dryer in laundry - washing pods nicely supplied
Lots of Ice cubes in freezer were very welcome in the hot weather
Salt and pepper, some milk, starter Nespresso pods, tea and coffee, sugar, foil and baking paper supplied
Nice bath bubbles and soap
Have reported some housekeeping issues to owner, which were minor.
Might want to bring your own pillows - they are mostly feather. No pillow protectors.
Some pillows need replacing.
No Paper towel, oil, or vinegar so bring your own
We had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay in a lovely location
Monika
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Grindstone Mill. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. The owner has been in touch to thank you for your feedback, they've taken this onboard and it is being looked into. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 15th July 2025
A comfortable stay in a beautiful setting. Plenty of space for a large family group.
Jane
What a lovely weekend! Weather was great which only added perfect scenic location. The house was beautiful and so grand. We loved the daily visit from the swan. Great place, would recommend to anyone who is looking for a staycation with friends or family.
Elizabeth
Beautiful house in a gorgeous location. Perfect venue to celebrate a family birthday. Kitchen very well stocked, plenty of plates and glasses etc. Lots of cooking equipment that you don’t normally find in a holiday home. Loved the Aga! Beautiful views of mill pond and a nice friendly swan.
Angela
Wonderful house , surrounded by beautiful gardens. The country kitchen was just what I wanted for a large family gathering.
Bruno
Great group stay
We had a lovely stay at grindstone mill as a university reunion with a few new baby additions to the group! We had the best time and would definitely like to return in the future!
Catherine
Fabulous
A wonderful house for a group of friends weekend away, extremely spacious and beautifully furnished. Excellent walking and pubs close by. We enjoyed it so much we have booked again for next year!
Guest
Lovely house in a beautiful setting.
Amazing setting - loads of space in this fabulous house for a 3 generation family break for my wifes 80th birthday celebrations.
Small points - Would have appreciated a welcome note, cake or milk as we have had in some properties to make it feel a bit more personal and welcoming. Instructions for the appliances, particularly the built in oven would have been helpful.
Charles
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Grindstone Mill. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. Your feedback has been shared with the owner who has taken these points on board, and these will be looked into. They have also let us know that milk was left in the fridge for you and instructions for the appliances arr provided in the welcome guide in the house. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 4th November 2024
Lovely property in good location
Very good property but only two comments:
- would be better if it were easier for occupants to adjust the heating temperature controls
- The electric AGA needed some extra clarification/instructions because it is non standard
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Grindstone Mill. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We have spoken to the owner and understand that they came out to the property and assisted with the AGA. They have also let us know that the heating is set at a constant comfortable temperature and wish that you had been in touch with them as they would have been very happy to adjust this for you. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 17th October 2024
Beautiful stay at the Mill
This was our first trip to the Cotswolds and we needed a place that could accommodate our two families with kids of different ages. The Grindstone Mill met our expectations with its picturesque setting and warm spacious home. All of the bedrooms are a good size and one on the main level that met the needs of the grandparents. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped.
We very much enjoyed the property and being able to enjoy some walks. The location was well situated to travel to many small villages and Id love to return to have more time to explore. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Susan
Review of Grindstone Mill
We went to stay here for my father's 80th. We had a wonderful time - the house is large and spacious with beautiful outside areas. Here are my positive and negative comments:
+ All correspondence was quickly replied to with Laura.
+ We left a silver ring behind and when I called they sent to us next day.
+ Two good size fridges with freezers below and dishwasher.
+ Super size kitchen and lounge for us all.
+ Comfy beds and chairs
- Not enough hot water for us all to have showers/baths while staying. (The plumber came out to turn the water temp up but still the next day we didn't have enough water - he said the tank wasn't big enough for 12 people to have a shower/bath within 2 hours of each other)
- The ovens were a nightmare! The Aga was complicated so we decided not to use. The electric oven was tricky to use - not sure how but we locked our food in!!! The door wouldn't open (husband thinks it went on to a special cleaning mode!!). Really would appreciate a simple guideline leaflet to explain how to use the oven. We are a practical family I dread to think if we hadn't been - salad for supper every day! :)
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Grindstone. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised. We have shared your feedback with the owner who has confirmed that the hot water is on 24 hours a day and has confirmed that the plumber has confirmed that the water is working as normal. With the AGA we are afraid that this is turned off in the summer months however can be put back on if requested and the oven has instructions on the screen. They wish that you had mentioned this during your stay as they would have been very happy to help you with this.
- Bolthole Retreats, 13th July 2024
Wonderful location and property to celebrate a special birthday
We hired this house to enable our family of 5 siblings and partners to take our mother away to celebrate her 90th birthday. We had a wonderful time. The house is very luxurious, comfortable and spacious. It is well appointed and furnished very nicely and has quality appliances. It had everything needed for a very comfortable stay. The kitchen is large and well stocked with everything needed to cook our birthday celebration dinner. With 3 comfortable living spaces it never felt like we were getting on top of each other and allowed space for quiet time out as well as group activities. We had glorious weather and breakfasted outside every morning overlooking the boathouse and being visited on the water by the swan, ducks and geese and twice saw deer crossing the fields nearby whilst breakfasting. There were lovely ample walking paths straight from the house, allowing easy and fairly flat off road walking with several pubs within 1 to 2 miles from the house.
A very minor point which wed like to recommend is that shower mats should be provided. Both walk in showers felt slippery and one of our group did slip in the shower and suffered bruising although nothing serious.
We would throughly recommend Grindstone Mill as a perfect setting for a large family get together. It is a beautiful house in lovely grounds, close to great walking and amenities but secluded enough to feel very private.
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Grindstone Mill. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We have shared your feedback with the owner regarding the shower mats this has been taken onboard and will be looked into. We hope to see you all again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 16th May 2024
Excellent location for a large group stay
There were ten of us staying here for Cheltenham races and it worked brilliantly (an easy 50 min drive even on gold cup day). It is lovely large house with space and facilities for a party our size with comfortable rooms and beds and whilst you need to drive to pubs the kitchen and large dining table made a great social hub. We got a large food order delivered when we arrived which was ideal and the combination of cooker/hob and aga was fine. Laura was a very helpful owner as well - so would thoroughly recommend.
Simon
A wonderful Birthday weekend stay at Grindstone Mill
I organised a long weekend stay at Grindstone Mill for twelve friends and family to celebrate a birthday. A chance find online, I liked the virtual tour and how it showed how well all levels of the house flow into the central kitchen and entertaining space and how much character the whole house has. The stunning setting with Lake and boathouse tucked down a long driveway completed it as a special destination.
A very minor gripe would be that we did like to put the blinds down at night, they could do with a freshen up.
But overall what a fantastic place and everyone fell for it.
Douglas
Weekend away with extended family
We really loved our long weekend stay at Grindstone Mill, the house was beautiful and in a lovely, quiet rural location but only 5 mins or so from local shops. We were two families of five, with six children aged 7-17, plus one set of grandparents. There was plenty of room for all and great living space. The kitchen and dining area was great for entertaining and well equipped (for all of the cooking I had to do
!). Beautiful grounds and lots of walks straight from the house.
Peter
Amazing Stay
We had an amazing time! The house was stunning, even better than the pictures looked. Could recommend enough, we will certainly be keeping the house in mind for any future visits!
Pete
Stunning place - we will be back!
Grindstone Mill is a beautiful place to spend a weekend with friends or family. Its extremely comfortable, has everything you need, and feels like the lovely family home it once was. Its perfect for celebrating or just spending time. Stunning and private location. Owners were fantastic and helpful. We will be back!
Charlotte
A glorious two night stay
I hired the Mill for my husbands birthday get together with a few friends. We had the most wonderful time. The house is gorgeous, the beds are comfy and the setting is wonderful. The only issue we had is that the cooker didn't have a manual so we had to 'A Team' it to be able to cook our dinner. Between 10 of us we made it work but a manual would have been great.
Do not hesitate to book this venue - it was wonderful.
Lucy
A beautiful house in an idyllic setting
We had a wonderful few days at Grindstone Mill, helped by being there in glorious sunshine. The house is huge, comfortable, and would easily accommodate a larger party than our 7. The only, minor negative would be the cooking facilities in the kitchen. When the Aga is switched off, the only alternative is a small electric oven, with instructions in French and with no manual to help. It was too small and inefficient for our needs, and would certainly not be large enough to cook for a larger party.
Joyce
60th birthday treat
We couldn't believe our luck that we were able to stay at this stunning property in a stunning location.
Peter
Wonderful house and great location. The house has a great kitchen and lots of room. Enjoyed our stay
Wonderful house with lots of room and comfortable furnishings and well stocked kitchen. Great house for a comfortable and relaxing retreat.
Kemsley
Idyllic in every way
Grindstone Mill is a magical, a wonderful warm and inviting home within stunning surroundings. Every detail has been thought of with personal touches everywhere and it exceeds expectations as its lovelier still than its photographs. I would highly recommend a stay there. Communal spaces are wonderful and all bedrooms comfortable and cosy with lovely linen and towels and great water pressure in the bathrooms which for a very old house is added luxury! You will want for nothing during your stay and the owners are so friendly and on hand if you need anything. We shall always wish to return.
LUCIA
Even more beautiful than the photos!
This was the perfect house to celebrate a family event. We came for my Mums 60th birthday with extended family and its ideal for groups, with huge social areas and bedrooms tucked away so youre not on top of each other. Stunning house, beautiful scenery and really has the wow factor. Everyone in the group had such a lovely stay and would recommend it to anyone, all saying it was the best house in the UK theyd stayed in.
Faye
Excellent in every way
Amazing property that we used for a 30th Birthday weekend. Everything clean and comfortable and the house lends itself well to entertaining for a big group with a well equipped kitchen.
Tom
Grindstone Mill - Absolutely fantastic
Perfect from start to finish - what an amazing place to stay, the location, the cleanliness was outstanding. It was even better than the photos. What a beautiful place and the property had everything we could have wished for. Thank you so much
Kay
Family Get Together
We picked Grindstone Mill to celebrate our fathers delayed 80th Birthday Celebrations. We had the most magical time here, the pictures of the house do not do it justice, it is absolutely stunning. We made the most amazing memories here and cant wait to return.
Michelle
A most memorable weekend
I booked this wonderful house for a family get together - nine of us in total. We had the best weekend ever. Everyone arrived of the Friday night, we cooked on the georgeous aga and kept food warm for those late ones. Next day, we explored the countryside with a walk over the pretty bridge by the boathouse, through the fields, woods and farmland, to the most welcoming pub (The Fleece Inn, Hillesley) for our lunch on the Saturday. Then wondered back, happy and warm, for our evening meal, cooked by a private chef. Games followed in the beatifully styled drawing room. We were so happy and enjoyed every moment, and all of us will remember our weekend for many years to come.
Justine
Amazing House!
We booked this house as a family of 10 adults for a surprise for my Mum's 60th Birthday. They allowed us early arrival to prepare as well. The house comes equipped with everything you might need. Lots of space and sitting areas. Amazing kitchen/diner. Everyone was very happy with their rooms. Beautiful views from all directions, great dog walks straight from the house. Would definitely recommend and book again.
Lauren
Loved it !
Gorgeous house- we booked it for a family gathering to celebrate my husbands birthday. Everyone thought the house was fabulous- we had a wonderful stay .
Paula
This was the perfect house to spend Christmas in.
Grindstone Mill is a stunning property in a gorgeous location We rented it for two family groups for Christmas, sadly our party was somewhat reduced do to COVID so we had plenty of space. However the property is extremely suitable and comfortable for a large group. As it was Christmas we did a lot of cooking, the kitchen was huge, very well equipped and met all our needs. We enjoyed cooking on the aga but appreciated the additional hob and fan oven. Grindstone Mill is beautifully furnished, it is warm, the log burners are very efficient, comfortable beds and linen, we really could not fault it. It was the perfect place to spend Christmas.
Bolthole were very helpful and the welcome document had lots of really useful information.
Highly recommend Grindstone Mill.
Jo
Grindstone Mill
Dear Laura, your property is absolutely amazing, the location is so beautiful and the house is big and spacious for large groups. It was clean and tidy and extremely comfortable .....we loved every minute of our stay and I can guarantee that we will be back to stay in the future. Thank you again for all your support and help on making our weekend memorable.
Rosie
Dear Rosie, Thank you for such a wonderful review of Grindstone Mill. It's lovely to read that you enjoyed such a great stay there. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats
- Bolthole Retreats, 30th September 2021
Great location and great stay
Perfect experience - the house and the location are absolutely fantastic. We really enjoyed our stay!!
Jan
Beautiful, comfortable house in great location
We stayed at Grindstone Mill for 4 nights and had a wonderfully relaxing time. The house is incredibly spacious-more than enough for us: 4 adults and 2 children.
Large and well-equipped kitchen with a lovely adjoining seating area.
Very comfortable master bed!
Great location allowing for some lovely walks straight out the door.
Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful luxury break
Liz
A mainly enjoyable stay
A quiet and peaceful location with good accommodation for a large group. Comfortably furnished with good facilities although some aspects could be smarter. We were unfortunate to experience a number of issues regarding a lack of hot water and some heating in the main bedroom. The wifi also malfunctioned during our stay. The owner was available to help with any queries although these issues were not fully solved.
I would recommend this property if these issues were fully resolved.
Guest
Home away from home
What a beautiful and comfortable house and location this is! Utterly peaceful yet close to all amenities. Our stay was enhanced by the quality of finishing touches such as the crockery and towels that I haven't often found in holiday rentals. Our was discreet yet very helpful and on hand to answer any questions.
Catherine
Create Memories
Experiences designed to make your stay unforgettable
We have curated not only a portfolio of properties, but also a portfolio of experiences we recommend everyone try the next time they visit the Cotswolds and surrounding counties. This selection of ours is constantly growing as we discover more hidden gems and local stars. Many of the experiences are incredibly popular, and we encourage booking in advance because these little extras can turn your everyday holiday into a fantastic, fond memory, one you aren’t soon to forget.
