Our stay at the Coach House was wonderful in all aspects. The village of Cold Aston, where the Coach House is located, is small, exceedingly quiet, and picturesque, making it the perfect home-base for exploring nearby villages in the Cotswolds. Peter is the owner of the Coach House. He and his family live in another building (across a parking-area that’s solely for the Coach House). Both buildings are historic and made of stone that’s typical for the Cotswolds. To reach the Coach House’s parking-area, you enter/leave via a gate that requires a code, meaning the Coach House is safe, secure, and private. Peter never imposed on our time; he’s respectful and obviously intelligent, professional, and successful. Whether it was via the mobile number Bolthole advised, or subsequently via WhatsApp, Peter always responded immediately to our messages. Upon arrival, he gave us a warm welcome and explained all we needed to know. And over the ensuing first-couple-of-days, he checked with us (again via WhatsApp), to learn if we were faring well or if we had any issues. All aspects of the accommodation were spotless and new/top-quality. The beds, pillows, and linens were like those in the finest hotels: comfy; soft, smooth sheets; lots of pillows that were neither too dense nor too soft. The hot water was hot, and the pressure in the shower was strong enough to be relaxing. The stone floors are heated, so it’s easy to get/stay warm. We’re from central Canada so we like it cool indoors, so at our request, Peter immediately adjusted the temperature downwards (because we were feeling hot while sleeping). The windows open for fresh air and to hear the birds. The couches are top-quality and comfy. There’s a high-quality/new washing machine, but there’s no dryer, but the lack of a dryer didn’t matter, because there’s a clothes-rack on which we hung our washed clothes, and they easily dried overnight. It’s apparent the Coach House was tastefully transformed from a historic property into one with modern features while retaining the character and charm of the original building. Peter provided a brief history of the property and the surrounding area. He gave us suggestions for a pleasant rural walk, and for cozy pubs and local restaurants to visit. We tried a few of Peter’s recommendations: “The Plough Inn” is a pub that’s a quick walk from the Coach House. We went there on a Friday after enjoying the rural walk. (When we visited, which was during a particular week in Feb/Mar, it was only open on Fri, Sat, and Sun.) The “Horse and Groom” is a pub in nearby Bourton-on-the-Hill; it lived up to a “The Times” writer’s review as “Almost certainly England’s best pub”, because the food we ordered was eye-popping delicious. We were at the Coach House for five days before we moved onwards (to a property in Cornwall). Because of how much we enjoyed Peter’s property and how well he treated us, the next time we return to England, we’ll stay only in the Cotswolds at Peter’s Coach House.
