Description
Summary
Angel Cottage is a beautiful, Grade II listed Cotswold stone cottage, believed to originally date back to the 17th century. The cottage is located in the heart of the famous market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, close to all the restaurants, pubs and antique shops, yet set in a very peaceful and private courtyard. Stow itself is in the heart of the North Cotswolds, with many beautiful countryside walks straight from the town, and ideally located for exploring the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as further afield places, such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath.
This traditional cottage has many character features, including large oak beams and exposed Cotswold stone walls. The owner has recently refurbished the cottage, with the traditional character of the cottage complemented by modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a flatscreen TV and a well presented kitchen.
Angel Cottage sleeps a maximum of four people, in two bedrooms, with a family bathroom. There is a courtyard garden in front of the cottage and one off-street parking space. The cottage is perfect for couples, friends or a family seeking a lovely holiday home in one of the UK's most picturesque market towns.
Description
The front door of Angel Cottage is accessed via its courtyard garden and opens into the large kitchen/dining room. The following rooms are on the ground floor:
- Living room/dining room: This characterful room has oak beams, exposed Cotswold stone walls and an attractive gas fire in the fireplace. There is comfy seating for four and a SMART TV, with a DVD player and Netflix subscription. There is also a lovely dining table, with seating for four;
- Kitchen: A large, refurbished room, with lovely oak worktops, which contains an electric oven, four ring gas hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, dishwasher and a washing machine/tumble dryer. There is also a breakfast table, with seating for two.
Stairs lead up from the ground floor to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:
- Master bedroom: Contains a super king size bed;
- Bedroom 2: Contains a double bed;
- Family bathroom: Contains a bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin.
At the front of the cottage is a private, sheltered courtyard garden, with solar lighting, which contains a table and four chairs, as well as a charcoal barbecue. There is also one off-street parking space.
Key Features
Booking and payment
Character Cottages is a marketing agency and we do not own or manage any of the cottages listed on our website. 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
Security deposits are not required (please note that guests are still liable for any damage or additional cleaning required as a result of their actions).
Occupancy
The maximum occupancy of the property, is four 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. Please consult us prior to booking if you wish to discuss the possibility of having more than four 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 one additional infant.
Pets
Regrettably, pets are not accepted.
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: Super king size bed
- Bedroom 2: Double bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin
Heating and fuel
The property has a gas central heating system. Electricity and gas are included in the rental price.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a SMART TV with DVD player and Netflix subscription. A telephone is also provided, with an international bar.
Mobile phone reception is variable, typically better outside the cottage than inside.
Parking
The property has an off-street parking space and free on street parking is available close by.
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.
The courtyard garden is enclosed.
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
This is an old property and has many character features, including low beams and two floors, 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 house 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 is permitted throughout the property.
Access
Angel Cottage's courtyard garden and front door are accessed by a short right of way through the next door neighbour's garden.
Stow Horse Fair
The Stow Horse Fair is held twice a year, on the Thursday closest to 12th May and the Thursday closest to 24th October. This is a traditional fair for gypsies and travelling people to meet up and trade, which dates back to 1476, when its Charter was granted. Stow is very busy for a day or two before and after each fair, and a number of shops, pubs and restaurants are closed. Whilst many visitors enjoy the colour and vibrancy associated with the fairs, other visitors prefer to avoid Stow on these dates.
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
Angel Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in May 2015. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Wonderful cottage in a central location. Just like home from home. Really well equipped.Lovely beds and lovely decor. very clean. Could not fault it We will book it again.", Marian, May 2018
-"A lovely well presented cottage. Quiet position in a courtyard but near all the shops, restaurants etc. A very enjoyable 3 night stay.", David, April 2018
-"Lovely comfortable warm cottage in the heart of Stow on the Wold. Everything you need.", Amanda, March 2018
-"Fantastic location. Beautiful cottage just like in the pictures. Excellent pre-arrival info and we was greeted with a lovely bottle of wine and box of chocolates. Very enjoyable stay, we will be back.", Rikki, February 2018
-"Perfect cottage! Fantastic location and had absolutely everything you would want. I cannot wait to go again!", Ollie, January 2018
-"Lovely accommodation with all the amenities, parking is a massive bonus and cottage is off the road down a quiet courtyard. Bedrooms are gorgeous and lounge so cozy. Stow is packed with things to do and is also a great spot to visit all the other areas. Would definitely stay here again and look forward to booking it again.", Emma and Dave, November 2017
-"Beautiful cottage, furnished to a high standard, and well equipped, enjoyed our stay, also added bonus of parking, hope to return.", Pat, November 2017
-"The cottage was absolutely perfect-clean and comfortable; in the centre of town but very quiet and private.", Sue, October 2017
-"Lovely cottage, perfectly situated. Adorable spot and perfect location from which to explore the Cotswolds. It was a cozy and relaxing place to retreat to after a day of exploring the region. Stowe was a wonderful town full of tasty restaurants, beautiful homes, walks, vistas. Nice to have a welcome gift and a notebook with information from the owners.", Hanan, October 2017
-“The cottage is lovely! We felt like at home...even better because we live in a HUGE city... we loved the fire in the living room at night! all was perfect!”, Paola, September 2017
-“Great cottage in the centre of Stow-on-the-Wold with free secure parking. Ideal Base for exploring the area.”, Elaine, August 2017
-“Fantastic cottage with all you require for a great stay. Very clean, with excellent access to Stow and the surrounding area.”, Malcolm, July 2017
-“The cottage was excellent in every way, very well equipped. We had an amazing two days with good friends.”, Patricia, June 2017
- "Well appointed, spacious cottage. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Location was quiet, private and central. We would definitely return.", Graham, May 2015
-"The cottage was perfect. Location couldn't have been better. Dedicated parking a must. The cottage had everything we needed including some staples we had forgotten which was MUCH appreciated! It was really clean and well presented. We will definitely rent this property again and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting the perfect "base" from which to see and experience the Cotswolds!! Thank you!!" Dana, May 2017
-“Lovely cottage. Had everything you needed for your stay, great location central for everything.”, Avril, March 2017
-“Amazing cottage made even more perfect with all the small touches. We all loved it!”, Shamima, December 2016
-“Angel Cottage was an excellent property in a fantastic location in Stow and we had a wonderful stay there.The online booking was so easy, the service was great and we've never had such clear and comprehensive travel directions and arrival information. We would definitely go back and without a shadow of doubt use Character cottages again.”, Richard, November 2016
-"This cottage is very well equipped with very good quality fixtures and fittings the description and photos advertising it are what you get. The location in the middle of Stow is very quiet and the car parking secure. I thought the entrance was a bit tight until I saw a transit van drive in. We stayed in November and it was cold but we had full control of the heating and were warm and comfy. We will stay here again." Mike , November 2016
-"We had a wonderful stay here at Angel cottage. It's the perfect location, close to the shops and restaurants but so quiet! The kitchen is well equipped, the furniture is cosy and comfortable and my son is hassling me to buy the same Sony TV for our house as the quality is so good! Thank you for the welcome gifts, very much appreciated! The perfect chilled out end to our 2015! Happy New Year.", Amanda, Darth, Claudia and James, December 2015
-"We needed a rest and that's just what we got. Perfectly placed cottage, middle of town with parking yet quiet. Thank you so much for all the Christmas decorations, it made such a lovely atmosphere.", Viv and Gill, December 2015
-"Book this cottage a few weeks ago for our first trip away with our 5 week old little boy. Absolutely beautiful cottage with everything you would need. We tripped out to Bourton on the water which was lovely and bought a round stone. We had a lovely lunch at the Old Stow Inn, Chorizo burger highly recommended! Would definitely come back. Had a lovely break away, thanks.", Natalie, Ryan, Isaac, Graham and Sue, December 2015
-"Beautiful cottage. Have had a very relaxing break you in a very beautiful part of the country. Would recommend the porch house for T-bone Tuesday unless vegetarian and also great food at the bell and the coffee house around the corner for the coffee and walnut cake. Thank you very much.", Chris and Sophie, December 2015
-"Very much enjoyed our stay. Super accommodation- very clean, very well-equipped and very comfortable. Lovely holiday, thank you so much.", Derek, December 2015
-"Amazing cottage and service, just what we needed we will be sure to return!", Zoe, Rosie, Sophie and Kat, November 2015
-"Fantastic cottage, comfy, cosy, everything you need and spotlessly clean. Hope to be back sometime in the future.", Oh Brian family, November 2015
-"Lovely cottage, when I first looked in the cottage I felt like I was at home, it's a beautiful and wonderful place and the cottage and the goodies in the bathroom are so pretty and delicate the place is like a magical fairy tale love, Amber.", Mr and Mrs Ashcroft and two children, October 2015
-"Very comfortable cottage and lovely bed, everything we needed for, thank you so much for the goodies! Only crumble is the entrance gate we hardly dared to go out at night after being locked out! Eventually rescued by the lovely caretaker-do take care.", Malcolm and Vicky, October 2015
-"Lovely cottage, great interior and location. Where are you enjoyed our stay and would love to return. Thank you.", Faye & Ian, October 2015
-"We love the cottage and enjoyed every minute of our stay. The owners have truly made a home away from home. Can't wait to come back!", Hay Family, September 2015
-"This was a real find! Beautiful, comfortable in a very cosy cottage-we had a great time! But come for longer next time.", Anna & Barb, September 2015
-"Very comfortable, quiet and in a great location. Looking forward to next visit.", Peter Glasgow, September 2015
-"Perfect in every way. Hope to make a return visit.", Margaret and Frank, August 2015
-"Beautiful cottage, ideal location in the centre of stow but so peaceful.mixed bag of meals out, but the Plough at Ford outstanding for good food and service. We will be back.", Roger and Chris, July 2015
-"By far the best cottage we have stayed in. The owner has thought of everything - including cot, highchair and stair gate which made life easy with our 13 month old! Spotlessly clean, lovely fittings and amazingly comfy bed! We would certainly recommend it to others and hope to return for a longer stay next summer.", Peter, Rebecca and Finn, July 2015
-"We have thoroughly enjoyed our week in Angel cottage, exploring the beautiful Cotswold villages and countryside, so different from Australia. Angel cottage cottage was the perfect base, excellent location plus lovely facilities. The welcome gifts were much appreciated too. Thank you.", Bell and Bears, July 2015
-"We felt very lucky to be one of the first gets to stay at this lovely cottage. Tasteful comfy with lovely little extras thank you! Nice to have Netflix et cetera on TV ideal location, yet quiet and peaceful.So handy for a wander to all the first class eateries on the doorstep, recommend the Porch House the Butchers and the Bell inn, hope to return in December", Karen, Betty and Barry, June 2015
-"Lovely cottage fixtures and fittings top quality obvious care and attention taken to detail. We have enjoyed our stay here and will not hesitate to recommend this cottage to friends and family for the future. We hope to be down here again soon. Good luck for your venture.", The First Guests, June 2015
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Angel 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Barbecue and utensils | Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels | DVD player |
| Four ring gas hob | Fridge | Freezer |
| Kettle | Microwave | Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven | Toaster | Flatscreen TV |
| Washing machine/tumble dryer | Wireless internet | Dishwasher |
| Stereo radio/CD player | ||
| 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 | ||
| Other equipment and facilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Appliance instruction folder | CO detector | Tourist information |
| Fire blanket | Fire extinguishers | First aid kit |
| Clothes drying rack | Iron | Ironing board |
| Smoke alarms | Torches | |
Travel
Angel Cottage is located in the centre of Stow-on-the-Wold, approximately 100 yards from the historic market square, with a very short walk to all of Stow's shops, pubs and restaurants.
Travelling by car
Stow is conveniently located at the junction of seven roads, including the A429 (Fosse Way), and is easily accessed by car.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Stow is Kingham (approximately 5 miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Stow is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 45 miles, approximately 60 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 73 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Bristol International Airport: 69 miles, approximately 90 minutes drive.
