Description
Summary
Honeysuckle House is an elegant family home which sleeps 11+1 guests, in five beautiful bedrooms (with the +1 option being a pull out bed in bedroom 5), with three bathrooms. Recently refurbished to a high standard, the property exudes style throughout, and the owners have cleverly designed the ground floor rooms so that they flow seamlessly into one another yet can be separated with glass doors if desired.
Every room has been tastefully decorated in a contemporary style and there is an abundance of modern facilities, including wireless internet access, two TVs with Netflix access and a well-equipped kitchen. These facilities are complemented by stunning features ranging from the glass roof lantern in the dining room, down to smaller touches like the pretty radiator covers and artwork. There is an enclosed garden with a trampoline, and a private driveway provides off-street parking for up to five cars.
Location
Honeysuckle House is located in the hamlet of Ewen, a peaceful rural setting with a well-regarded country pub, The Wild Duck Inn (please note that the pub is currently closed for refurbishment and will reopen early next year). Just a mile from Ewen is the village of Kemble, with its general store, post office, Inn and direct train line to London. The Roman town of Cirencester is four miles away, with a variety of boutiques and restaurants to enjoy, and many more towns and villages of the Cotswolds are just a short drive away, including Tetbury, Nailsworth and Burford.
Ewen is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with many cycle routes and walks on its doorstep, including the Thames Path which starts in nearby Kemble and heads Eastwards following the course of the river towards London. The Cotswold Water Park offers many interesting activities for all ages, and further afield destinations such as Bath, Cheltenham and Oxford are within easy reach for day trips.
Description
Honeysuckle House is perfect for a gathering of friends or family who are seeking a relaxing break surrounded by the beautiful Cotswold countryside. The house is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
|---|
| Living room |
This bright, elegantly furnished living space has been meticulously finished and contains:
- stone fireplace with wood burning stove
- three-seater sofa, two armchairs and large footstool
- bench seat beneath the window
- TV with Netflix access only, login details provided
- bespoke shelving with selection of books and chess board
- selection of board games
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| Dining room |
Flooded with natural light from the glass roof lantern and tri-fold doors, the Orangery-style dining room contains:
- smart dining table with seating for ten guests
- French-style dresser
- two leather chairs (which can be used for extra seating at the dining table)
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| Kitchen |
The large open plan kitchen has been designed with socialising in mind, with a large island at its centre. This very well-equipped space is perfect for enthusiastic cooks and contains:
- double electric oven with five-ring electric hob
- American-style fridge/freezer with still and fizzy water taps
- separate larder fridge
- dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster
- Nespresso coffee machine
- breakfast bar with five stools
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| Utility room |
Contains:
- washing machine and tumble dryer
- sink unit
- dartboard
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| Second family bathroom |
Contains:
- bath with overhead shower
- wash basin
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| Cloakroom |
Contains:
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| Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom |
This stylish, dual aspect bedroom contains:
- super king size bed
- large built-in wardrobes and three chests of drawers
- two full length mirrors
- wall-mounted TV with Netflix access only, login details provided
- bedroom chair
The bedroom has a luxurious ensuite bathroom complete with:
- roll top bath with handheld shower attachment
- walk-in shower
- toilet, twin wash basins and heated towel rail
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| Bedroom 2 |
Overlooking the back garden, this beautifully presented room contains:
- double bed
- built-in wardrobes
- bedroom chair
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| Bedroom 3 |
Another lovely room which contains:
- double bed
- bedroom table with chair
- hanging rail for clothes
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| Bedroom 4 |
Overlooking the driveway and fields beyond, this room contains:
- two single divan beds
- sideboard with storage baskets underneath
- wall hook for hanging space
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| Bedroom 5 |
Located at the front of the house, this bright and spacious room has two Velux windows and contains:
- double bed
- single bed
- pull out bed, available upon request
- chest of drawers
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| Family bathroom |
Another bright and well presented bathroom which contains:
- freestanding bath with handheld shower attachment
- walk-in shower
- toilet and wash basin
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The enclosed garden is accessed via the kitchen or the tri-fold doors in the dining room which lead out onto the patio. There is a smart Rattan corner sofa with seating for eight, a low table, and a charcoal barbecue, perfect for al fresco drinks. Three steps lead up to the artificial grass lawn, where a trampoline for younger children can be found. Please note that children must be supervised whilst playing on the trampoline. The rear fence has three elegant arched mirrors which capture the afternoon sun and keep the garden bathed in sunlight for longer.
Off-street parking is available for five cars on the gravel driveway at the front of the property.
Key Features
Key Features
Booking and payment
Character Cottages is a marketing agency and we do not own any of the cottages listed on our website. We manage a proportion of cottages within our portfolio and the remaining properties are managed by a third party property manager or the property owner – your pre-arrival email will contain confirmation and contact details for your property manager. Bookings made via us form a legal agreement directly between you and the property owner.
For bookings commencing more than 10 weeks in advance, a 30% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the booking. The balance payment is then due 10 weeks prior to arrival.
All payments are made subject to the cancellation policy set out in the standard Booking Conditions.
Security deposits
A security deposit of £250 is payable, which is returned after the letting period, subject to an inspection of the property. For the avoidance of doubt, guests are requested to leave the property in a reasonable condition, consistent with the property's appearance upon arrival. In the event that the owners, or their appointed housekeepers, have to spend additional time tidying up after your departure, then the cost of this extra time may be deducted from your security deposit. The security deposit is payable prior to arrival at the property, via a bank transfer or a valid debit or credit card.
Occupancy
The maximum occupancy of the property is 11+1 guests (with the +1 option being a pull out bed), at any point during your stay. Unauthorised over occupancy is a breach of our terms and conditions and may result in the cancellation of your booking and additional charges. Please consult us prior to booking if you wish to discuss the possibility of having more than 12 guests at the property.
Infants who sleep in a cot do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions, the occupancy figure may only be exceeded by up to four additional infants.
Pets
Up to two medium sized dogs are accepted, at a cost of £25 per booking per dog.
For the comfort of future guests, we ask that dogs remain downstairs, stay off the furniture and that no trace of a dog remains after your departure.
Bed linen and towels
Bed linen and towels are provided for guests.
Arrival and departure times
Arrival time is after 4pm and departure time is by 10am. Access is via a key safe, therefore it does not matter if you are arriving late at night.
Bed sizes and configurations
- Master bedroom: Super king size bed
- Bedroom 2: Double bed
- Bedroom 3: Double bed
- Bedroom 4: 2 x single beds
- Bedroom 5: Double bed, single bed, plus an additional single pull out bed available on request
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom (first floor): Freestanding bath with handheld shower attachment, walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
- Master bedroom ensuite (first floor): Roll top bath with handheld shower attachment, walk-in shower, toilet and twin wash basins
- Second family bathroom (ground floor): Bath with overhead shower and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has an oil fired central heating system.
Electricity and oil are included in the rental price. An initial basket of logs is provided for the wood burning stove and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and two TVs with with Netflix access, login details provided and Amazon, login details required.
A telephone is provided for local calls only.
Mobile phone reception is variable.
Parking
The property has a private driveway with parking space for five cars.
Housekeeping
Where a letting exceeds nine nights, a mid-stay clean, bed linen and towel change may be included in the price. Please check with us to confirm. Additional housekeeping services may be available on request.
Child friendly facilities
A travel cot (without linen) and high chair are provided.
Initial consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. tea, coffee, sugar, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, soap, washing powder, toilet rolls, etc), however, you should not expect the quantity of these provisions to be sufficient for the duration of your stay.
Accessibility, health and safety
There is a locked room off the utility room on the ground floor which is for owner use only.
Children must be supervised on the trampoline at all times.
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk.
Smoking
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property.
Hen, Stag and other same sex groups
Please note Hen, Stag and other same sex groups require clearance from the owner.
If you would like to enquire as part of a same sex group, please contact us.
Photographs
In order to provide you with as much detail of our properties as possible, we sometimes use wide angle photography, which can make certain rooms, or spaces, appear larger than they actually are. Wherever possible, we try to include a floorplan, with detailed dimensions of rooms and areas.
If you have any queries regarding the size of any rooms or spaces, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Reviews
Honeysuckle House was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in March 2019. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"We spent the whole weekend in this excellent property that was of a very high spec. It exceeded our expectations. One did not want for anything. Gorgeous stove in cosy sitting room which had 2 cupboards of games that we took full advantage of over a warm fire. The whole property was spotlessly clean. All essential services were well labelled easing the pressure of trying to figure out how services worked. The surrounding area is just beautiful. The provided maps helped us plan our daily walks prior to returning to a well equipped kitchen to cook up a feast.”, Aisling, March 2020
-"Highly recommended venue! It is a beautiful house in a superb location. We stayed here for Cheltenham races, the host was amazing with supporting us with taxis and suggesting eating venues. The house was sparkling clean with more than enough space for 11 of us & all our cars.", Zoe, March 2020
-"This is a great house to host large groups of people. The open spaces of the down the stairs make a great social place to cook, eat and have fun. Host has even thought on rainy days and how to keep kids entertained with a cupboard full of crafts!”, Maria, February 2020
-"Honeysuckle House is absolutely stunning, even better than the already fantastic pictures. It’s really well equipped, especially with plenty of kitchen equipment if you’ve got the full amount of guests. The location is great with plenty of pubs to pick from within quick driving distance. I couldn’t recommend staying here enough and hope to be able to stay again!”, Lucy, February 2020
-"12 of us stayed for a university friends reunion and it was the perfect space for us all to catch up and relax together. The open plan kitchen and diner was the best part of the house as we were all able to help cook and eat together without feeling cramped. Each bedroom was decorated beautifully and it really felt like being in someone’s home. We were so glad we chose to host the reunion in a house rather than a hotel. Whilst we didn’t leave the house all that much as it had everything we need we did venture to a local pub which was only a short walk away across lovely countryside. If you’re looking for a house to be with family or friends in the quiet countryside, this house is for you.”, Victoria, February 2020
-"Another amazing stay at a Character Cottages property, beautifully furnished and well equipped. Super cosy with the log fire and plenty space for a weekend with friends. We found a great walking route to the starting spring of the river Thames and took a day trip to Cirencester which was a short drive away. Perfect weekend - Thank you", Jade, January 2020
-“Honeysuckle House is the perfect place, exactly as shown and described (if not better). We can’t wait to return for another long relaxing weekend, away from the hustle and bustle. Thanks again!”, Kristian, January 2020
-"Great stay overall. We enjoyed the house and its amenities. Fantastic kitchen and utensils.Great back yard.", Andreas, December 2019
-“Lovely house, very clean and well equipped. Super communication when we had some issues getting the TV working, all sorted very quickly. Very comfy beds too!”, Matt, November 2019
-“Prepared to feel totally spoilt! A lovely weekend escape with lots of friend and babies. Kitchen designed for lovely nights in...”, Camilla, September 2019
-"Beautiful house!! The owner has thought of everything to make it the most comfortable homely stay possible.", Leela, July 2019
-"A fabulous property- very comfortable with all that was needed for a fabulous stay. Highly recommended for peace and quiet in the beautiful Cotswolds.”, Lorna, July 2019
-“This property was fantastic. It is a beautiful home and it was an absolute pleasure to spend my 30th Birthday here with my friendly and family. Thank you”, Heather, April 2019
-“This house was better then the pictures on your website suggested. Finished to a fantastic level and had everything to hand. The Thames Path being close was also an added bonus. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend.”, Glen, April 2019
-"Loved our time here with friends from around the country, warm, cosy & homely. Thank you for your hospitality and for opening your lovely home for us to use. Thanks also to Tom for the gifts and card.", Anthony, April 2019
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Honeysuckle House as if it was your own home and this information is provided to ensure that you are aware of, and are able to use, all the facilities that are available.
| Main appliances, furniture and facilities |
|---|
| Double electric oven |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Nespresso coffee machine (without capsules) |
| Five-ring electric hob |
American-style fridge/freezer |
Larder fridge |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Slow cooker |
Toaster |
2 x Smart TVs (with basic Sky package) |
| Washing machine |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| Travel cot (without linen) |
High chair |
Tumble dryer |
| Fish kettle |
Food processor |
Dartboard |
| Chess board |
Selection of board games |
Charcoal barbecue (without coal) |
| General provisions |
|---|
| Bin bags |
Dishwasher tablets |
Hand soap |
| J cloths & scourers |
Salt and pepper |
Small quantity of instant coffee |
| Small quantity of sugar |
Small quantity of tea bags |
Toilet roll |
| Washing up liquid |
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| Other equipment and facilities |
|---|
| Clothes drying rack |
CO detectors |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Hair dryer |
Iron |
Ironing board |
Travel
Honeysuckle House is located in the pretty village of Ewen, just four miles from the lovely market town of Cirencester.
Travelling by car
Ewen is easily accessed by car, being located close to the A417, A419 and A429 (Fosse Way), which are three of the main roads through the Central Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Ewen is Kemble (approximately one mile away), which has regular services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of around 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Ewen is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 80 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 80 miles, approximately 90 minute drive.
