Description
Summary
Alice Cottage dates back to the 19th century and sleeps three guests, in two bedrooms, with one modern bathroom. Lovingly furnished by its owners, the property boasts many character features including exposed wooden beams and a stone fireplace with a wood burning stove. The character of the cottage is complemented by modern facilities including wireless internet access, an LED HD Freesat TV with a DVD player, and a well-equipped kitchen. There is a small enclosed terraced garden with stunning countryside views, and quiet on-street parking is available.
Location
Alice Cottage is located on a hillside, with lovely views across the rooftops of Blockley to the countryside beyond. Blockley is one of the larger villages of the Cotswolds and benefits from having two pubs and a community owned village shop & café, as well as a historic Norman church and a children’s playground. It is also the location where the Father Brown mystery series is filmed.
Blockley is surrounded by rolling countryside which forms part of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with plenty of walks on its doorstep to enjoy. Blockley is ideally situated for exploring the well-loved Cotswold market towns of Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold, as well as being well placed for trips to popular tourist destinations such as Blenheim Palace, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford.
Description
Alice Cottage is the perfect property for a couple or a small family who are seeking a relaxing break surrounded by the beautiful Cotswold countryside. The cottage is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
|---|
| Sunroom |
Overlooking the south facing garden, this room has exposed stone walls and a clear roof, perfect for enjoying the garden whatever the weather. This room contains:
- wooden table and two Cain armchairs
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| Living/dining room/kitchen |
This cosy open plan living space has exposed wooden beams and contains:
- two-seater sofa and Rattan armchair
- large fireplace with wood burning stove
- LED HD Freesat TV with DVD player
- antique pine dresser
- fold away dining table which comfortably seats three guests
- electric oven with two-ring electric hob
- Smeg fridge/freezer
- Miele washing machine/tumble dryer
- microwave, toaster, kettle and cafetière
- radio with iPod docking station
- small DVD library
|
| Master bedroom |
This spacious bedroom with stunning views contains:
- double bed
- built-in wardrobe with shelves, two bedside tables with drawers for storage and hooks for additional hanging space
- two chapel chairs
- radio with iPod docking station
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| Bedroom 2 |
A cosy bedroom which contains:
- 75cm wide single bed
- small chest of drawers for storage, plus hooks for additional hanging space
|
| Shower room |
Although compact, this room contains:
- walk-in shower, toilet and small wash basin
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The pretty courtyard is at the front of the property, facing south and catching the afternoon sun, with many beautiful flowers adding colour to the garden. A bistro table with two chairs and a wooden bench sit on an elevated terrace, providing lovely views of the local countryside. A charcoal barbecue is provided, perfect for al fresco dining in the warmer months.
There is one shared parking space in front of the cottage and free on-street parking is readily available.
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:
-"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
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Alice Cottage 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 |
|---|
| Charcoal barbecue and utensils (without coals) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Cafetière |
| Two-ring electric hob |
Smeg fridge/freezer |
High chair |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
DVD library |
2 x radio with iPod docking station |
| Wireless internet |
Toaster |
Travel cot (without linen) |
| LED HD Freesat TV with DVD player |
Washing machine/tumble dryer |
|
| General provisions |
|---|
| Bin bags |
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 |
| Other equipment and facilities |
|---|
| Appliance instruction drawer |
CO detectors |
Dustpan and brush |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Iron |
Ironing board |
Hair dryer |
| Torch |
Vacuum cleaner |
Clothes horse |
| Snow shovel |
Smoke alarms |
|
Travel
Alice Cottage is located on a quiet lane in the peaceful, picturesque village of Blockley.
Travelling by car
Blockley is easily accessed by car, being located approximately one mile away from the A44 and approximately three miles away from the A429 (Fosse Way), which are two of the main roads through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Blockley is Moreton-in-Marsh (approximately three miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Blockley is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 76 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 42 miles, approximately 60 minute drive.
