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
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
Up to one medium sized dog (no larger than a Labrador, unless agreed with the owner), or two smaller dogs are accepted, at a cost of £25 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.
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: Super king size bed or 2 x single beds
- Bedroom 2: Double bed
Bathroom
- Family bathroom: Walk-in rain shower with separate handheld shower attachment, toilet, wash basin and a heated towel rail
Heating and fuel
The property has an oil fired central heating system.
Electricity is included in the rental price.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a Smart TV.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
The property has a private driveway with parking for up to four cars.
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 property’s driveway is enclosed, however 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
There are low sloping ceilings in the gallery area, which guests should be aware of.
The property’s driveway is enclosed, however young children and pets 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.
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
Bury Fields Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in November 2018. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Thank you for a lovely stay, great location and walking distance into Bourton-on-the-Water and good access to local areas in the Cotswolds.", Khang, November 2020
-“An amazing and relaxing 3 nights stay. Beautiful Cottage, lovely surroundings. Great hosts, thank you for the welcome pack, very thoughtful. Definitely will return. Recommendations: The Rose Tree Restaurant, Bourton and Broadway is worth a visit. Thank you xx”, Des, Carol, Henry and Simone, October 2020
-“Great stay in a fabulous cottage within lovely surroundings. Thanks so much for the wine, cheese and crackers. Would recommend Burford, Broadway and the Bakery on the water in Bourton. And the Rose Tree Restaurant for an evening meal.”, Billy, October 2020
-"Excellent accommodation, perfect location. Short walk to local nature reserve. Bourton-on-the-Water is less than 10 minutes walk. Sit in the upstairs viewing area to watch flocks of birds "dancing" at dusk, and the sunrise in the mornings.", John, September 2020
-"A perfect, relaxing cottage to experience the Cotswold's from, in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water." Andre, September 2020
-"This is a fabulous house in a great spot with everything you need within walking distance. A ten minute walk takes you right into the middle of Bourton. Brilliant for children who loved the mezzanine space and effectively claimed it as their play area.", Lisa, August 2020
-"Great cottage very close to town. Clean and with all mod cons. Very helpful and friendly hosts. Would definitely recommend.”, Amir, August 2020
-"Bury Barn cottage is absolutely delightful, set in peaceful countryside and only 10-15 walk from Bourton-on-the-Water. The cottage itself is very comfortable and has everything you need. The beds were sooo comfortable and the curtains made the room lovely and dark. We slept better here than we have at home in a while! The hosts are delightful and made a point of stopping by to welcome us. We’ll be back!", Natalie, July 2020
-"Nice secluded spot with great privacy, yet only a 5min walk to the centre. House has everything you could need and great mezzanine to play board games, read or just look out across the grassy paddocks. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, excellent communication and hospitality lending us additional cooking equipment. Highly recommend and will be back.”, James, March 2020
-“Lovely little cottage in a great location. Dog friendly and loads of tips and ideas of things to do in the area. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property to others!”, Emily, February 2020
-“This place is amazing. It is the perfect slice of property, you get the quite country isolation but still have all the conveniences only a 1 minute drive away. It is tucked away in the perfect spot. Not only was the house amazing, the hosts were very sweet and came to check in on us. The check in/checkout process was a breeze and the parking situation was perfect. This is the perfect place for a small family of 4– maybe even 2 older kids and a baby. The pictures are 100% accurate. This is exactly what you get down to the decor. Believe when I say, this place is worth it. You get so much more than what the ad shows, and you’ll absolutely adore your stay.”, Alisa, February 2020
-"We met Richard shortly after our arrival. Very welcoming and gave all the details we needed. The barn was in excellent condition and perfect for 2 couples and a little one. Cleanliness, information, parking, amenities, value for money - all spot on! If you ever wanted an excellent stay in the Cotswolds, stay here. Thank you for a perfect weekend.”, Gareth, February 2020
-"Second time staying here, lovely property in a lovely location. Highly recommend.", Rachel, January 2020
-“Great place and amazing hospitality. Would definitely visit again.”, Sunny, January 2020
-"We had a fantastic week at the cottage, which was pristine and very cosy! Richard and Patricia were the loveliest of hosts too. The cottage is an easy walk to the village, even with a 4 year old. Definitely worth it!", Ed, January 2020
-"Great , beyond expectations! The central location of Burton-on-the-water can be reached in 5-10 minutes from the property. The kitchen is small, but all amenities are available. The bathroom has shower gel and shampoo, conditioner. The bedroom bed is comfortable. The surrounding scenery is very beautiful, in addition to the farm, there is a dog-walking special site. The dogs here are very cute. The hosts are warm and friendly, thank you very much. Very recommend.”, Yian, October 2019
-"Excellent also owners. I do hope people who rent look after the place as set up as high standard.", Edward, October 2019
-“Amazing stay!!”, Pu, September 2019
-“We all love this place and have a great time here, wish have chance come back again!”, Chin-Su, September 2019
-“My wife and parents had a wonderful time at Bury Fields. The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable, nicely secluded while also being a short walk to Bourton-on-the-Water. We stayed for a weekend which wasn't nearly long enough. We'd love to return for a longer stay.”, Andrew, September 2019
-“This is a delightful cottage in an amazing location. We parked the car and didn’t move it until we were leaving 3 days later. The owners were charming and ensured that we had all that we needed.”, Leo, August 2019
-“The cottage was beautiful and amazing also the location was greater than I expected and near to everything. Moreover, the hosts was very kind! I highly recommended to stay there and I hope that I book again someday! ♥️”, Abdullah, August 2019
-“Great house in a great area! There are plenty of walks surrounding the property and the beautiful town is only 10 minutes away which has plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants to enjoy. There is also a big co-op about a 5 minute walk away which is also very handy. While we were staying we also took a trip to Stow on the Wold which around a 10 minute drive and also a really great town and worth visiting. Overall we had a really great time and would recommend this property if you want a relaxing stay in the Cotswolds.”, Kerry, August 2019
-"Many thanks to Tishy and Richard for a wonderful stay in the Cotswolds. They were perfect hosts and very generous in allowing our two young boys to spend time playing with their dogs. The cottage was immaculate, full of character and well located for exploring Bourton-on-the-Water and the surrounding area. The town itself and closest supermarket were only a short walk away, and it was great having a number of nature (and farm) trails on our doorstep. It was fun exploring the beautiful countryside and we loved staying there. Both Richard and Tishy shared their local knowledge and provided excellent information on things to do and places to eat. They were also very helpful and responsive. I would thoroughly recommend this property for family stays - it was a highlight of our trip to the UK.”, Justin, August 2019
-“Great place, wonderful windows. House amenities and arrangement were well thought of. Peaceful location and short walk into town. Very friendly owners. We had a great time.”, Jelle, June 2019
-“We absolutely loved our stay at Bury Fields Cottage, Richard and Tishy were the perfect hosts who balanced being helpful whilst not being too intrusive and we really appreciated the cheese, wine and biscuits! The cottage is decorated beautifully and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. We would highly recommend this to others and will definitely be back - a fantastic place to stay!”, Kiran, June 2019
-"Great stay and overall experience! The cottage was comfortable and well furnished and was centrally located in Bourton-on-the-Water. The hosts were wonderful, gave helpful tips about things to do in the area, and made the stay all the more enjoyable with their warm hospitality. I would highly recommend looking into we cottage if you are looking at visiting the Cotswolds.”, Alexander, May 2019
-“We've only just left Bury Fields Cottage but already we're looking forward to another visit! Not only is the cottage beautiful - light, warm, comfortable and well-equipped, but also the setting is perfect, with walks galore and things nearby to interest people of all ages and tastes. The friendly owners are on hand to offer tips yet completely unobtrusive. We had a wonderful family stay with lots of activities that the children loved, but are looking forward to visiting again for a child-free weekend of long walks and cosy dinners. It's hard to imagine a nicer cottage or better location.”, Angela, May 2019
-“Wonderful, cosy cottage with modern finishing touches only a brief walk to village center. Clean, tidy and perfectly situated to explore the Cotswolds. Will be back, and would recommend to anyone.”, Natalie and Raymond, April 2019
-“We loved staying here with our two children. Bury Fields Cottage is in a great location felt very relaxed and peaceful. The decor is lovely and stylish. We enjoyed relaxing in the den and found the kitchen well equipped. Richard and Tishy were very welcoming- thank you for the cheese, biscuits and wine! It is definitely in our top three Airbnbs. Bourton on the Water is a great place to visit and we also enjoyed The Broadway Tower and Cotswolds Animal Park. Looking forward to another visit.”, Gavin, April 2019
-"This is a fantastic property set in an excellent position a very short distance from the village and among relatively secluded surroundings... Its very clear that a lot of attention to detail went into this setting up this property from the design/layout to the fixtures and fittings. The owners (Richard and Tishy, really very nice people) had left some wine/cheese and crackers as a welcome gift, (a very nice touch) and there was milk, tea coffee as well as all manner of essentials in the well kitted out kitchen area (everything was spotless). As its the 21st Century, having high-speed WiFi was really useful, as was the smart TV on a couple of evenings! In summary, I would not hesitate to revisit... The location is perfect as a base to venture out on either walking excursions or to hop in a car (or local bus) and explore them many quaint surrounding villages.", Mark, March 2019
-"Amazing, luxury cottage in the most superb rural location, just a short walk from the town of Bourton on the Water. With two young children, when we could get them away from the 'den' in the cottage (an upstairs chill out/play area),we went on lots of country walks (with access to lots of dog walks on your doorstep), including one across the field which takes you to a great farm with things to see for the kids. We enjoyed all that there is to do in Bourton, including the model village, the local swimming pool and even a family hack at the local equestrian centre. Dick and Tishy were so helpful, with chickens that we fed in the mornings. They could not have done more for us. A truly brilliant weekend!", Vicky, February 2019
-"Bury fields cottage was a great place to stay, very clean and cosy the cottage had everything we need for a short break. Only a short walk into Bourton which offered many dining options and lovely walks from the doorstep in the beautiful countryside.", Julie, January 2019
-"Enjoyable stay. Host Richard and Tishy were very nice and welcoming, the cottage was immaculate and the beds were really comfortable. Character Cottages efficient and accommodating for a last minute booking.", Victor, January 2019
-"Bury Fields Cottage is a lovely property and we had a wonderful time there. The cottage has everything you need and the bed was so comfy! The hosts Richard & Tish are both lovely and welcoming and the wine & cheese was a lovely touch! We will definitely be back.", Rachel, January 2019
