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
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, including its garden, is 6+2 guests (with the +2 option being a double sofa bed), 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
Bridge Hill Cottage accepts up to two small dogs, at a cost of £20 per booking per dog.
Bed linen and towels
Bed linen and a bath towel per guest are provided, with hand towels in all bathrooms.
Arrival and departure times
Arrival time is after 3pm and departure time is by 10am. If your arrival will be delayed beyond 8pm on the start date of your rental period, you must contact the person whose details are given in the location details. If you fail to do so, you may not be able to get into the property.
Bed sizes and configurations
- Bedroom 1: Double bed
- Master bedroom: Double bed
- Bedroom 3: Bunk beds
- Minstrels' gallery: Double sofa bed
Please note that the minstrels' gallery is an open mezzanine floor above the second living room and the bed is a fold out sofa bed. We do not recommend this bedroom for young children, due to the absence of spindles between the hand rail and the stairs up to this room.
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with shower attachment, toilet and wash basin
- Master bedroom ensuite: Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
Fuel and logs
Electricity and oil are included in the rental price. There are two real fires, a wood burning stove in the main living room and an open grate in the second living room. An initial basket of logs is provided.
Services provided
Bridge Hill Cottage has free wireless internet access, a Smart TV with Freeview and Alexa Voice Remote, a DVD player, plus a Bose Bluetooth speaker. A telephone is available for incoming calls only.
Parking
Bridge Hill Cottage is located on a quiet lane and free parking is usually available directly outside the house. Additional free parking is available a short walk from from the property.
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 are available on request.
Child friendly facilities
A travel cot (without linen) and high chair are available on request. A stair gate which fits at the top of the stairs is also provided.
Initial consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. washing up liquid, hand soap, toilet rolls); however, you should not expect the quantity of these provisions to be sufficient for the duration of your stay.
Accessibility, health and safety
Bridge Hill Cottage is an old property, located on a hill, which has many character features including low beams and two sets of stairs, which could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility, or carrying babies, both in terms of their general movement and their ability to exit the house quickly in the event of an emergency.
The smoke 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 Bridge Hill Cottage.
Corporate and commercial bookings
Unfortunately, this property does not accept corporate, work related or commercial bookings of any kind.
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
Bridge Hill Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in November 2011. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Customer Feedback:
-"A lovely little cottage in a beautiful part of the world.", Laura, March 2020
-"Lovely cottage! Good size for a family and very welcoming. A historic home in a quaint town. Parking can be challenging. Amenities are great. Nice local pub and grocery within a short walk. The Cotswolds are beautiful and this is a great home base to see it all. We'd love to stay again!”, Matt, March 2020
-"Nicola the house keeper was very helpful and the cottage was lovely. We had a great time and will be recommending it to others.", Will, January 2020
-"We were very excited for our stay at Bridge Hill Cottage, and the cottage exceeded our expectations! The property and town were both so lovely and charming!", Garret, January 2020
-"Our little weekend break was great in this lovely, lovely cottage, it was perfect as having 3 loo's worked really well, as my mum is elderly and she had access downstairs. A welcome bottle of prosecco and small milk, great, thank u. Great location and neighbours/people were very friendly, and the local butchers is a must. Well definitely stay there again.", Michelle, December 2019
-“Well equipped, clean comfortable. Excellent location!”, Paul, November 2019
-"We spent an amazing weekend at this cottage. everything was really clean, the cottage was really beautiful and had everything we needed. we will definitely recommend this cottage to our friends.", Ianire, October 2019
-“Fantastic facilities for all the family. Great Location. Everything you need and if you forget anything the village shop will have it.”, Claire, September 2019
-“A great, beautifully appointed cottage! I would definitely recommend!”, Edward, September 2019
-"We loved our weekend. It’s a great place to visit Cotswolds. The cottage is great, perfect home for families. Everything was perfectly organised and ready for us to enjoy. Communication was easy and smooth. Strongly recommended. We will definitely use it again.", Nicola, March 2019
-"Easy check in, great communication with the house keeper and a beautiful, well equipped cottage.", Selina, February 2019
-"Lovely cottage especially now it has new kitchen. Very well equipped including log fire with logs for first evening and others to purchase. Nicola is very friendly and helpful. We will definitely come again.", Susan, November 2018
-"This cottage is full of character and history with both antique and modern touches. Very roomy and immaculately clean. Would definitely recommend.", Elizabeth, November 2017
-"The house was full of character and so well positioned in the village that we didn't use the car the whole time we were there. The house was very quirky and we loved playing bar billiards while my daughter taught herself piano! The house itself was very clean and we appreciated the little touches provided. We'll be back for sure!", Julie, October 2017
-"The housekeeper was helpful, checking in on us, offered suggestion of attending a local fete that was coming up...we did and it was great. House was nice.", Randall, September 2017
-“A wonderful place to stay and the is cottage well maintained.", Tahir, July 2017
-"The bar billiards table is amazing. Do not get rid of it!", Patrick, March 2017
-“Great cottage, deceptively roomy. Loads of character and well equipped. Lovely private garden.”, Jamie, February 2017
-“Nicola was very accommodating in us arriving an hour earlier than planned. The cottage is full of character. Thank you for such a memorable visit:) Highly recommended.”, Mark, January 2017
-"Great cottage in a lovely village! Very comfortable and well equipped.", Rob Norcup, September 2016
-"Lovely place, very cosy. Fell in love with it the moment I saw it. Would love to come back.”, Megan McTaggart, May 2016
-“The only bad thing about the cottage is that I cannot come and move in! And with so many of us staying (8) I was surprised that it didn’t feel crowded.", Robin Moore and party, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 2016
-“Wonderful stay. Delightful house. Hope to be back soon!", Sosse Botha and family, Cape Town, March 2016
-“We very much enjoyed our stay and we will all return home much better bar-billiards players thanks to several evenings of hard-fought competitions. A very nice village and the perfect base for our trips to the Cheltenham Festival. We’ll be back.", Paddy, Anna, Matt & Helen. Manchester, March 2016
-“Such a welcoming house. We just loved it.", Prettyman family, Norfolk, March 2016
-“We had a wonderful stay in this cosy cottage. The village is super, our days out in Oxford and Stratford were a treat and Nicola looked after us wonderfully well.”, McInnis family, Fremantle, Western Australia, December 2015
-"Bridge Hill cottage was a perfect venue for our family reunion and the proximity of The Sun Inn provided family with a perfect location to stay. (we booked a totally of thirteen nights accommodation there). Having to cook Christmas lunch and family meals for as many as thirteen I found the kitchen very well equipped. The three rooms provided ample space for family of all ages to chill and enjoy the Bar Billiards. The decor was authentic and yet quirky which enabled us to relax and enjoy the festive spirit. Bathrooms are very clean and functional. Only comment: it was only when I left that I discovered the recycle bins, maybe a note in the information pack. Please pass on my thanks to the owners for a memorable fantastic stay in their eclectic home x x.", Bev, December 2012
-"Dear Andrew, We loved staying at the cottage! It has a lot of character and is a great size for a small family get-together - big enough to accommodate and small enough to feel 'cottagey'. The room with the minstrels' gallery is most unusual and there are several other touches, like the brass-rubbings, which make the house different and interesting. It's very well appointed and had everything we needed for our stay and Hook Norton is a great centre for exploring and walking. The only drawback is the smell of the oil tank that permeates the back patio area - since we had very little sitting-out weather this didn't bother us very much but it detracts from the nice garden. In all, we really enjoyed our stay in the cottage and would love to stay there again another year.", Jessica, June 2012
-"We loved it! Very nice spot.", Arthur, May 2012
-"Hi Andrew, We had a great time thanks, we used it for a family get together for my mums 70th. The cottage was really nice and suited our needs well. We were a party of 7, 3 couples and a 1 year old. There was plenty of room and we enjoyed chilling out in the games room in the evening. Also the location was good. We and went to the children's farm and water fowl sanctuary and then up to Stratford. Unfortunately we didn't he to the brewery as it wouldn't have suited my daughter. I hope this is useful for you. Cheers.", Guy, April 2012
-"Excellent cottage for a family reunion on my birthday. The games room was a big hit. What a super village! My granddaughter wants you to know that her bunkbed was very comfortable. A great time was had by all.", Families from London, Suffolk & South Wales
-"It was lovely to stay in a Cotswold village without tourist coaches. Great food at the Feathered Nest between Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford.", Family from Kingston-upon-Thames.
-"A lovely setting, with great pubs and walks. And I recommend a tour of the Hook Norton Brewery.", Families from London and Bridport.
-"A lovely area to spend a holiday. Lovely walks. We had a very comfortable stay in this lovely home. Thank you.", Family from Iowa, USA
-"Charming cottage, peaceful location, excellent pubs. Delightful.", Family from Connecticut, USA.
-"An excellent place for a family celebration. Not far from the pubs and with lots of nice walks throughout Hooky and the surrounding area. Lovely cottage with nice family touches: furniture, pictures, antiques, etc. It's been great. Thank you.", Two families from Northamptonshire.
-"A beautiful cottage. We had a fantastic weekend.", Group of friends from Portsmouth.
-"A fantastic weekend in a beautiful setting. We particularly enjoyed the bar billiards table. Many thanks.", Families from Newcastle and London.
- Good place for the six of us to get together. We loved the cottage, the village, the pubs and the billiards. Family from New Zealand.
- Fantastic and homely. We'll be back. Many thanks. Couple from Greenwich, London.
- Wonderful house, especially the billiards and the piano. Good pubs and friendly folk! Family from London.
- Lovely cottage, very comfortable. We liked the books! We'll definitely come again and the sooner the better. Family from Bedford.
- Had a fantastic time. We hope to return. Very relaxing and pleasant and cosy. The fireplace is great and we loved the games room. Many thanks. Family from Eastbourne.
- A happy place for a family reunion. We enjoyed sitting round the fireplace while it rained and rained outside! Family from Toronto, Canada
- We had a fantastic time and there was plenty to do. Great pub and great food almost next door. Feeling refreshed and relaxed. Thanks. Family from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
- We've had a wonderful time here. The pub was very handy round the corner with great food. The country walks were fantastic. Its a very peaceful cottage. Thank you. Family from London.
- Lovely comfortable cottage. We enjoyed the village and the local beer. I hope we didn't leave any baby toys behind! Family from Brighton.
- Very enjoyable cottage AGAIN! We enjoyed the fireplace, local scenery and pubs. Family from Eastbourne.
- Lovely cottage. We had a great weekend. The Sun Inn pub does great food. An enjoyable weekend was head by all. Five girls from Hampshire and Norfolk.
