Yew Tree Cottage Bisley
Stroud, CotswoldsOverview
A wooded cottage above the Slad Valley
Yew Tree Cottage Bisley is tucked away at the end of a long rural dead-end road, partially concealed by a mature yew hedge and surrounded by woodland. Carefully and comprehensively renovated by its current owners, the house combines warmth and texture in winter with light and openness in summer — a retreat designed for all seasons.
Highlights
What makes it special
Vaulted sitting room with wood-burner
The main sitting room rises to a vaulted ceiling, with a wood-burning stove as its focal point.
Wood-fired hot tub by the woodland
A decked, wood-fired hot tub sits below the annex, looking out over the trees and countryside beyond.
Open-plan kitchen onto the terrace
A long kitchen and dining room runs the length of the ground floor and opens straight onto the outdoor terrace.
Contemporary garden annex
A single-storey annex on the woodland edge works as a private studio or an extra en-suite king bedroom.
Own private garden and woodland
The cottage has its own garden and woodland, set at the end of a no-through lane for real seclusion.
Walks straight to The Woolpack
Woodland paths lead from the door into the Slad Valley, with The Woolpack in Slad walkable in well under an hour.
Inside the home
Where every room tells a story
About the space
A wood-fired hot tub below the annex
Inside
The main cottage offers three king-size bedrooms and two bathrooms, all positioned on the first floor. Living space on the ground floor is notably generous, centred around a long open-plan kitchen and dining room that opens directly onto the outdoor terrace for seamless indoor–outdoor living. A vaulted main sitting room with wood-burning stove provides a striking focal point, while a separate study-cum-sitting room offers a quieter retreat. A downstairs utility and boot room add practical convenience for country stays. On the edge of the woodland sits a contemporary single-storey annex. This can serve as a private studio retreat or be prepared as an en-suite king bedroom, offering flexibility for guests seeking additional privacy.
Outside
The cottage is surrounded by a pretty private garden and its own woodland, creating a sense of complete seclusion. A decked wood-fired hot tub sits just below the annex, positioned to overlook the trees and countryside beyond. From the doorstep, woodland and rural walks lead directly into the Slad Valley. Several well-regarded pubs are accessible on foot within 30 to 40 minutes, including the well-known Woolpack in Slad. Due to the fine fabrics and interiors, dogs are not accepted.
Where you’ll be and what to do
Set in a deeply rural position near Bisley, Yew Tree Cottage lies within hiking distance of The Woolpack in Slad and within longer walking distance of Bisley and the classic market town of Painswick. Stroud, home to an award-winning farmers’ market and a growing food scene, is also nearby. The location offers the rare combination of complete privacy and access to some of the Cotswolds’ most characterful villages and countryside walks.
The Cotswolds