Description
Summary
Birch House is a wonderful detached holiday home which sleeps eight guests in four bedrooms with three well-appointed bathrooms. The property has been finished to a high standard with many modern facilities including wireless internet access, two TVs and a well-equipped kitchen.
Finished in a contemporary style with a smart stone fireplace in the living room and lots of thoughtful touches including a ping pong table in the garage. The kitchen/dining area is well-equipped for home entertaining and leads out to a smart terrace garden. There is off road parking for one car.
Location
Birch House is located on a quiet residential street a four-minute walk from the Market Square of Stow-on-the-Wold making it an ideal spot for sampling the many excellent inns and restaurants without the hassle of driving. Stow is also well known for its wide range of independent retailers and antique shops, as well as the Farmers' Market which takes place every second Thursday of each month, showcasing fantastic local produce.
Stow is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with many lovely walks and cycle routes right on its doorstep, including the Gloucestershire Way walking trail, a 94-mile trail from Chepstow Castle to Tewkesbury, passing through many Cotswold villages and towns on its route. Further afield destinations such as Cheltenham, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon are easily accessible for day trips.
Description
Birch House is the perfect base for a family or gathering of friends, looking for a relaxing break in the heart of one of the best loved Cotswold market towns. The property is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
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| Living room |
This elegant dual aspect room is perfect for relaxing and unwinding after a day spent exploring. Featuring a beautiful ornamental fireplace, it contains:
- two three-seater sofas
- two-seater sofa
- wall-mounted Smart TV with DVD player
- selection of books, games and DVDs
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| Kitchen/dining room |
With wooden flooring and smart units, the well-equipped kitchen is perfect for rustling up an evening meal. With direct access to the outside terrace, it contains:
- electric oven
- four ring gas hob
- fridge
- dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle and filter coffee machine
- dresser with a selection of games and Bluetooth speaker
- wooden table with seating for eight
|
| Utility Room |
Cosy utility room filled with the necessities for your stay including:
- Sink with drainer
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Convection oven with microwave
- Freezer
- Ironing board with iron
- Drying rack
- High chairs x2
- Hoover
|
| Garage |
Accessed from the utility room, this has been converted into a recreation area containing:
- table tennis table with bats and balls
|
| Cloakroom |
Contains:
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| Master bedroom with ensuite |
This bright and airy room located at the front of the house provides spacious ensuite accommodation overlooking the front garden. It contains:
- wooden king size four poster bed
- freestanding wardrobe (travel cot stored here)
- chest of drawers
- Freeview TV
The ensuite bathroom contains:
- bath with separate walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
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| Bedroom 2 with ensuite |
A tastefully decorated room with views of the terrace, it contains:
- double sleigh bed
- wardrobe (travel cot stored here)
- chest of drawers
The ensuite bathroom contains:
- bath with separate walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
|
| Bedroom 3 |
Perfect for children or friends, this bedroom contains:
- 2 x single beds
- free standing wardrobe
- chest of drawers
|
| Bedroom 4 |
Another cosy bedroom which contains:
- 2 x single beds
- free standing wardrobe
- chest of drawers
|
| Family bathroom |
A stylish bathroom, which contains:
- bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin
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The stylish terrace is accessed from the kitchen and enclosed by a low stone wall and lush hedges providing a private outside space to enjoy. Adorned with pretty, flower-filled pots, there is a large table with seating for eight. The front of the house has a pretty raised lawn area surrounded by shrubs for privacy and is delightful in the summer months when the wisteria and climbing rose are in bloom. There is off street parking for one car in front of the garage and additional on street parking is available.
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 £150 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 eight 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 eight 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 two additional infants.
Pets
Up to two dogs are accepted, at a cost of £20 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.
Please note there is a low wall in the garden so dogs should be supervised outside at all times.
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: King size bed
- Bedroom 2: Double bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 x single beds
- Bedroom 4: 2 x single beds
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin
- Master bedroom ensuite: Bath, separate walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
- Bedroom 2 ensuite: Bath, separate walk-in 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, a Freeview TV and a Bluetooth speaker.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
The property has an off street parking space for one car and further 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
Two travel cots (without linen) and two high chairs are provided.
Please note that there is a low wall in the garden so children should be supervised outside at all times.
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 low wall in the garden so children and dogs should be supervised outside 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.
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.
