Working from home but need a holiday?
We offer a compact, clean bijou room with dble bed, desk and storage. Discounted rates available for long term stays. Perfect for working staycationers.
The Hidden House is a brand new unusually designed house inspired by the Victorian industrial period.
NB: this is Home Hosted Accommodation. Three rooms are available- each under 3 separate listings. Max of capacity of 5 (across all 3 rooms)
Basic breakfast inc for short term stay guests (up to a wee
The space
THE ROOM:
Please note- the bed is standard size- its only suitable for one person.
Bijou, quiet, compact, comfortable Pied-a-Terre bolt hole with
- a standard size double bed with soft fluffy pillows, mattress toppers, white or grey cotton linen sheets and comfortable duvet.
- fake Sheepskin floor Rugs
- Fresh Towels (hand towel and guest towel per guest plus a flannel)
- wardrobe with hangers, drawers for clothes, shoes plus shelving
- mirror
- desk with drawer and chair
- warm bedside and angle lamp desk lighting
- View of the back private garden and row of thuji trees via unusually positioned double velux windows which throws a lot of light into the room.
- Guests share a luxurious modern family bathroom.
- Basket with guest goodies:
- Mini Toothpaste
- Biscuits
- Mini Wine
- Selection of Teas, Coffee, Hot Chocolate Creamer, Sugar and Kettle in
Room
- Plenty of power sockets- both next to the bed for mobile phones and under the desk for laptops.
THE BATHROOM (Shared with host and up to two other guests - only if a second room at the property is booked out):
- Family size state of the art Bathroom
- Power Shower
- Freestanding Rectangular Elegant Tub Bath and Bubble Bath provided
- Plenty of Shelf Space for Toiletries
- Heated Towel Rail
- Vintage Mirror and State of the Art Sink and Loo
GROUND FLOOR
-Underfloor heating is installed throughout the ground floor of the house with central heating (Radiators) in the upstairs area.
- Basic breakfast of cereals/ toast provided as part of the room fee for short term guests. Breakfast is not provided for long term guests.
- Secondary vintage leather sofas seating area for chilling out next to kitchen
- 18th Century Dining Table and Chairs
- Quirky antiques/ art throughout.
- Cloakroom Toilet
- Laundry Room (Washing Machine and Separate Condensing Drier and Iron/ Ironing Board). Please check with the host if you wish to do some laundry as charges may apply.
GARDEN:
- Private, contained and neat. It catches the afternoon sun and guests are welcome to sit outside for a bask. Enjoy a glass of wine under the wisteria clad pergola in the alfresco casual dining area. There’s also a sundeck chair area with comfy reclining chairs (2) with a coffee table by a pond. In the summer, this area is the very last part of Stroud to lose the light as the house is south facing and located on the top of a hill.
PARKING:
- Available on the roadway but it is possible - depending on availability to park offroad on the driveway - discuss with host in advance
Guest access
Common Areas: Seating area, Dining Room, Kitchen (for breakfast and plating up takeaway food only), Lounge area, Cloakroom toilet on ground floor and garden outside.
During your stay
I reside at the property and am more than happy to provide a ‘tea and cake’ welcome for guests and help them with information and ideas about the area to make their stay as fulfilling as possible. I have lived in London for 20 years as an Arts Event Manager/ Theatre Stage Manager and know all about the importance of solid customer experience. I am trustee of the Subscription Rooms (the local venue in Stroud) and like to keep tabs on all the interesting events happening in and around the area. I also work at the Food bank and do local arts classes. My airbnb in London has taken in over 300 guests since 2014 and I have been a Super Host continuously for the last four years having received many wonderful reviews from previous guests. I am also on the Stroud Tourist Forum.
Occasionally, I may be away from the property, but guests will be given self check in details if I am unable to check them in personally and are told where breakfast items will be for self service.
Other things to note
NB: The walk into Stroud is approx 20 mins downhill for average fitness. The walk back from town is not a steep hill but its long and takes about 25 - 40mins (the latter time in a hot day). Taxis or a Bus are recommended for those guests less able bodied (host can further advise on this).
Please note that are two Basset Hounds in residence at the property- 'Berkeley' or 'Barkers' and a 8 month pup Gertie. Berkeley is a very relaxed, chilled out dog whose friendly with a sweet temperament. He loves to welcome guest dogs to the house. Gertie is a cheeky female basset who very much loves meeting other dogs. They are not allowed upstairs near the bedrooms. Please take note before booking if you have an issue with dogs, allergies or this particular breed. My dogs live downstairs on the ground floor and sleeps at night in my private living room. Guests bringing dogs need to adhere to rules of the house and also pay a small charge for cleaning.
Quiet time at the house is from 11pm- 7am. Guests are welcome to come back to the house after 11pm but must keep noise to a minimum for the sake of other guests and myself.
A set of keys will be provided to guests, but must be returned at the end of the stay or charges will be incurred.
