Bracken Cottage, Blockley

Sleeps 2 | Ref: BCB

2bed

Dating back to the 19th century, Bracken Cottage is a beautiful home with lovely finishing touches and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Located in the heart of the historic village of Blockley, the cottage is perfect for a couple looking to explore the North Cotswolds and beyond.

Description

Summary

Bracken Cottage is a former silk weaver's cottage built from classic honey coloured Cotswold stone which sleeps two guests, in two bedrooms, with two bathrooms. Dating back to the 19th century, the property has retained many of its traditional features including exposed beams, a stable door and a wood burning stove in the living area. This character has been complemented by modern facilities including wireless internet access, two Smart TVs and underfloor heating on the ground floor. There is an attractive garden at the rear of the property and free parking is available in the village car park opposite the cottage.

Location

Bracken Cottage is located on a quiet road close to the heart of the village of Blockley. This peaceful and picturesque village benefits from having two pubs, a community owned village shop & café which serves delicious food during the day and sometimes in the evenings, a historic Norman church and a children’s playground.

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. The village is ideally situated for exploring the many lovely towns and villages of the North Cotswolds, including Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden and Ebrington, home to the award-winning Ebrington Arms. Popular tourist destinations such as Blenheim Palace, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford are also within easy reach for day trips.

Description

Bracken Cottage is the perfect retreat for a couple, small family or two friends, seeking a relaxing break surrounded by the beautiful Cotswold countryside. The cottage is laid out as follows:

Room	Amenities
The front door opens directly into the open plan ground floor living space:
Living room/dining room/kitchen	This cosy open plan living space has lovely character including wooden beams and a stable door. With underfloor heating throughout, this area contains: Cotswold stone fireplace with wood burning stove two-seater sofa and window seat Smart TV fold away dining table which comfortably seats two guests electric oven and four-ring gas hob fridge/freezer dishwasher, microwave, cafetière, kettle and toaster
Stairs lead up from the kitchen to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:
Bedroom 2	This pretty room with exposed beams contains: king size bed shelving unit and two bedside tables for storage hooks on the back of the door for additional hanging space full length mirror chest of drawers (please note this is not for guest use and will be locked)
Family bathroom	Contains: bath with handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin Victorian drying rack cupboard containing washing machine
Further steep stairs lead up into the master bedroom in the eaves:
Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom	This bright and spacious dual aspect bedroom has lovely countryside views and contains: king size bed wall-mounted Smart TV mirror chest of drawers and hanging rail for storage The bedroom leads into a lovely ensuite bathroom which contains: walk-in rain shower with handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin

The stable door from the kitchen leads out into the lovely long garden, with far reaching views of the surrounding countryside. The patio area closest to the cottage has a garden table with outdoor seating, a charcoal barbecue and a sun parasol. Steps from the patio lead down to a lawn area and then onto another patio with a wonderful herb garden for guests to use at their leisure. There are a variety of pretty flowers and creepers in the garden, making it a lovely area to relax in the warmer months. Please note that a low stone wall marks the end of the garden, over which is a steep drop into a neighbouring property. There is a right of access along the rear of the terraces for neighbours and the postman.

Free parking is readily available in the village car park opposite the cottage.

Key Features

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 two 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 two guests at the property.

Despite having two king sized beds, the maximum occupancy has been limited to two guests due to space constraints in the ground floor living area.

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 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 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 (see occupancy above)
Bedroom 2: King size bed (see occupancy above)

Bathrooms

Master bedroom ensuite: Walk-in rain shower, handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin
Family bathroom: Bath with handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin

Heating, fuel and logs

The property has a gas central heating system.

Electricity and gas 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 Smart TVs.

There is no telephone at the property.

Blockley is in a valley and guests should be aware that mobile phone reception can be very poor.

Parking

There is free parking available in the village car park, opposite the cottage.

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

Guests are welcome to bring their own travel cot and high chair, to accommodate one infant.

The garden is not enclosed, therefore young 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

This is an old property and has many character features including steep stairs, low beams and multiple floors, all of 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.

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.

Inventory

Our aim is for you to enjoy Bracken 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 coal)	Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels	Cafetière
Four-ring gas hob	Fridge/freezer	Dishwasher
Kettle	Microwave	Outdoor table and seating
Electric oven	Toaster	2 x Smart TVs
Washing machine	Wireless internet

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
2 x clothes drying racks	CO detectors	Smoke alarms
Fire blanket	Fire extinguishers	First aid kit
Hair dryer	Iron	Ironing board

Travel

Bracken Cottage is located on a quiet road 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.

Blockley

View our guide for this village and the surrounding area

Village: Blockley
Bedrooms: 0
Availability & Booking: View Prices & Book
Ref.: BCB
Rural views: No
Pub nearby: No
Shop nearby: No
Broadband internet: No
Children allowed: No
Real fire: No
Garden: No
Off street parking: No
Pets welcome: No

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