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.
Occupancy
The maximum occupancy of the property, is three guests, 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.
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 one additional infant.
Security deposits
Security deposits are not required (please note that guests are still liable for any damage caused or additional cleaning required as a result of their actions).
Pets
Up to two medium sized, well behaved dogs are accepted, at a cost of £20 per dog per booking.
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.
Please also note that Alice Cottage only has a small garden, with no lawned areas.
Bed linen and towels
Bed linen and towels are provided for guests.
Arrival and departure times
Arrival time is after 3pm 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: Double bed
- Bedroom 2: 75cm wide single bed
Bathroom
- Shower room: Walk-in shower, toilet and a small wash basin
Fuel and logs
Electricity and gas are included in the letting price. There is a wood burning stove in the living room and logs are provided under a fair usage policy (there is an honesty box for contributions towards the cost of logs used).
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and an LED HD Freesat TV, with DVD player. A telephone is provided, with an honesty box for the cost of calls made.
Blockley is in a valley and guests should be aware that mobile phone reception can be very poor.
Parking
There is one shared off street parking space opposite Alice Cottage. This is shared with the next door cottage on a first come, first served basis. Free on-street parking is readily available.
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.
Although the property's garden is enclosed, small children should be supervised at all times.
Initial consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. tea, coffee, sugar, 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
This is an old property, with narrow and steep stairs, which could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility, or carrying babies, both in terms of their general movement and their ability to quickly exit the cottage in the event of an emergency.
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.
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
Alice Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in January 2013. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"We had a great week. Love Alice Cottage, just right for 3. Must try the local café, it had amazing food, they do fine dining evenings, wonderful. Also Childswickham Inn, , The Great Western Arms(also in Blockley). In fact Blockley is a great place as a base for visiting surrounding area.", Georgina, August 2021
-"Great little cottage to base yourself for a holiday in the Cotswolds.", Charlie, August 2021
-"Cute little cottage in Blockley. Perfect for a long weekend.", Tijen, August 2021
-"Lovely stay at Alice cottage, you are in such a beautiful location - was so relaxing wandering around picturesque Blockley and the neighbouring Cotswolds villages, definitely recommend!", Emma, July 2021
-"Lovely homely cottage to provide a base to explorw the local area from. Would stay again.", Stacey, June 2021
-"Cosy cottage, friendly neighbours, charming village, good pubs.", Caroline, April 2021
-"Cosy cottage in a lovely quiet location on edges of an unspoilt Cotswold village with beautiful sunny patio. Good walking from the cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend here and wished we were staying for a week.", Ann, April 2021
-"Would highly recommend this beautiful little cottage for a cosy romantic stay in the Cotswolds. The village itself is absolutely lovely too, great location. We took our dogs and it was the perfect little place for the four of us.", Steph, December 2020
-"The cottage is very well situated. The neighbours were lovely and friendly.", Richard, September 2020
-"We had a lovely stay here and was just what we needed for a city break! Plenty to do both in and around Blockley. A highlight was the many beautiful walks from the AirBnB to other local villages!" Alice, August 2020
-"Wonderful cottage! We had three stay which would be the maximum amount you could have. Quiet and wonderful location with beautiful walks close by. Had a great time.", Ellise, August 2020
-"Cute cottage, perfect for a couple. In a great location in the middle of Blockley and very friendly neighbours too.", Rachel, August 2020
-“Highly recommend Alice Cottage - very quaint and cosy for a long weekend stay. Lovely homely touches added by the host. Great location for exploring the Cotswolds - fabulous little shop/café for brunch or wine nights / dinner round the corner, in the gorgeous village of Blockley. Really loved morning coffee in the garden patio, overlooking the hills. Had a great stay - thanks so much!”, Maggie, August 2020
-"Cosy cottage, good for a couple. Great location for walks and a few mins walk from the village shop and pubs.", Nicole, July 2020
-"Expect to stay in a nice comfortable cosy and well equipped cottage. Especially good for walking straight from the front door.", Keith, July 2020
-"The front bedroom is lovely and the front conservatory is nice and bright to sit in. The area is hilly but the village of Blockley is very beautiful.", Stephanie, July 2020
-"Lovely cottage, very clean and tidy. Excellent location for Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace. Had a great time and would have no hesitation in recommending.", Vincent, March 2020
-"Lovely cosy cottage in a very friendly village which has a brilliant location for walking and touring the Cotswolds. Great shop and cafe too!", Heather, December 2019
-“We had a great time. The cottage was small but very clean and cosy. It’s well equipped and brilliantly located for exploring the Cotswolds”, Sally, November 2019
-“Lovely cottage - perfect for our family of 3!!”, John, November 2019
-"Alice Cottage is really beautiful, tastefully furnished and clean. Comfortable veranda at the entrance, ideal for taking off wet jackets and shoes before entering the house. Large and well equipped kitchen. Only the dishwasher is missing, otherwise there is really everything, even a very useful washer / dryer. The bathroom, located on the upper floor, is small but functional. The large and tastefully furnished double bedroom. That single little one but pretty. The strength of the cottage is undoubtedly the small corner living room with fireplace. Especially when it is raining and cold outside, being able to relax in front of the fireplace, is really a unique and priceless experience (wood is necessary to light the fire provided by the property). Convenient private parking in front of the entrance. Excellent location. The picturesque village of Blockley is the ideal starting point to visit the Cotswolds. Simply perfect for those who want a relaxing holiday in the heart of the English countryside. Finally, I point out the seriousness of the agency that manages the property. Really very kind and helpful. If we were to return to the Cotswolds in the future, we would have no doubt, we would definitely go back to the Alice Cottage. Highly recommended!”, Monica, October 2019
-“Charming place. Lovely front garden. Beautiful town. We loved it. Would definitely go back!”, Callie, August 2019
-"This property was just as advertised and nicely located to explore the surrounding area.", John, July 2019
-"A small lovely cottage with a pretty little garden at the front in a beautiful village, very peaceful, just what you need for a short holiday. Would go back.", Adele, July 2019
-"Amazing cottage in a great location close to village and walking trails. Very easy driving to all parts of the Cotswolds. Place was very clean and comfortable with lots of thoughtful touches.”, David, July 2019
-“The ideal place for two persons in a beautiful village!”, Manfred, June 2019
-“Nice little place in picturesque Cotswolds town with a couple pub restaurants. Really liked the wood burning stove.”, Jim, May 2019
-"Thank you. We had a lovely stay, Alice cottage was cute and had everything we needed. Beautiful location too. Loved the home made cookies!", Poonam, November 2018
-"Clean and we'll kept. Excellent communications with from the host. We were very happy and would recommend the cottage.”, Carolyn, September 2018
-"We will definitely come back. A lovely cottage, with a lovely sunny front garden and everything you could possible need. We love The Cotswolds but hadn't been to Blockley before, it's a charming quiet village with a good pub and local shop / cafe. The cottage is cosy, and the small conservatory is great. Lots of great walks and gardens nearby.", Paul, September 2017
-"Lovely cottage to stay in for our first visit to the Cotswolds. Quietest place in the world!", Alice and Andrew, August 2018
-"We LOVED it there, it was perfect for our little family. We hope to come stay again soon. Thank you!", Hannah, July 2017
-“Thoroughly enjoyed our few days in this cottage”, Tracey, June 2017
-“A cosy and relaxing cottage for two! Scenery stunning!” Julie and Martin, October 2016
-"Such a quaint cottage in a very friendly village. Perfect holiday for dogs with amazing walks, would definitely be going back." Nicola, October 2016
-“We loved your sweet little cottage and enjoyed your garden in beautiful sunshine, thank you.” Hazel and Rob July 2016
-“Lovely cottage, enjoyed our weekend break in Blockley. Broadway Tower and Broadway village well worth a visit.” Hilary and Pete, November 2015
-“We had a fabulous time at Alice Cottage, it was a perfect base for our Cotswolds adventures” Sarah and Kieron June 2015
-“We celebrated our 10th anniversary here and couldn’t have had a better time! Cottage is beautiful.” Becky and Julien, March 2015
-"My friend and I had a delightful few days in Alice Cottage. Our only regret was that it was so cosy with the central heating that we did not need to light a fire!" – Brenda Bateman, January 2015
-"We had the most lovely New Year Break at Alice Cottage, It was cosy, clean warm and inviting with mince pies and a little Christmas tree. My husband, dog and I snuggled by the fire every night just enjoying being in our own little cottage hideaway. We went on lots of lovely walks right from the door step and had a really happy stay. Thank You!" - Daisy, December 2014
-"Yes, it was a fantastic time spent at the Alice Cottage, I will hopefully be visiting again sometime soon. I loved everything about it!" - Rebecca, April 2013
-"Perfect weekend, couldn't wish for a better place to spend our 1st anniversary! So romantic, a real getaway. Something we will never forget. Thank you." - Yasmin
and Jack, February 2014
-"You couldn't have made more of your little cottage. Petite luxury, Thank you." - Denise and Rob Matthews, February 2014
-"We had a lovely time in this superb cottage, enjoyed the garden. Wish it was ours!" - Martin and Carola, August 2014
-"A beautiful cottage, could not have wished for a better place to celebrate valentines/B day." - Mr and Mrs Brown, February 2015
