Description
Castle Mews is a hidden gem of a cottage, at the end of a short row of cottages tucked away down a gated passageway, right in the heart of the lovely market town of Cirencester. In Roman times Cirencester was known as “Corinium”, when it was the second largest town in Britain, a history that is celebrated in its local museum. Nowadays, Cirencester is the largest town in the Cotswolds, enabling it to support a wide range of pubs, restaurants and shops, all housed in beautiful honey-coloured Cotswold stone buildings. The town is surrounded by stunning countryside and beautiful Cotswold villages, as well as being an ideal base for visiting further afield places, such as Bath, Oxford or even a day trip into London.
This traditional half-timbered cottage has many character features, including oak beams, ledge and brace doors, and exposed wall timbers. The character of the cottage is complemented by its modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a small flatscreen TV and a well presented kitchen.
Castle Mews sleeps a maximum of two people, in one bedroom, with a lovely bathroom, and there are courtyard gardens to both the front and the rear of the property. Car parking is available in either designated parking bays or a number of nearby car parks. This beautiful cottage is perfect for a couple looking for a relaxing break in the heart of one of England’s nicest market towns.
Description
Castle Mews is very peacefully located, down a gated passageway off Castle street, a beautiful street in the heart of Cirencester. There is a lovely enclosed courtyard garden at the front of the cottage, which leads to the front door. The door opens into the open plan ground floor:
- Living/dining area: The relaxing living and dining space contains a comfy sofa, an armchair and a wooden dining table, with seating for two. Discretely hidden away in a wooden cabinet is a small SMART TV and DVD player;
- Kitchen area: The lovely kitchen area is very well laid out and contains a two ring induction hob, electric oven, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster and a washing machine/tumble dryer.
Stairs lead up from the living area to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:
- Bedroom: A lovely eaves room, with oak beams and a ledge and brace door, which contains a king size bed;
- Dressing room: A nice additional space, which contains a sofa, a dressing table and a free standing towel rail;
- Bathroom: Contains a bath with overhead shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail.
Returning downstairs, a stable door leads out from the kitchen area to a small, enclosed courtyard garden at the back of the cottage, which contains a table and two seats. The garden area at the front of the cottage is larger and is a beautiful place to sit outside and relax, containing two comfy chairs and a small table.
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.
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
- Bedroom (1st floor): King size bed
Bathrooms
- Bathroom (1st floor): Bath with overhead shower, 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.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a SMART TV with DVD player. There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is variable, typically being better outside the property than inside.
Parking
The property is set back approximately 20 metres from the road. Guests can park on the road to unload their luggage, although cars should not be left unattended. Cars must then be parked in one of a number of local car parks or parking bays nearby. Parking is typically free in the evening, early morning and on Sundays, but must be paid for at other times. The cheapest long stay car park is a half a mile walk along Cirencester’s picturesque main street.
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
Infants in cots are welcome at the property, however please note that there is no travel cot, high chair or safety gate provided.
The property’s 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
The property has 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.
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
Castle Mews was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in April 2016. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
- “Great location and décor. Clean & very comfortable.”, Jacqueline, June 2017
- “Very well located comfortable apartment in a fantastic town in the Cotswolds. It was perfect.”, Thomas, May 2017
- ” A very clean and well organised cottage right in central Cirencester with everything conveniently to hand. Well situated for car parks and lots to occupy you within the town. I would recommend it without hesitation.”, Roger, February 2017
- “Loved staying in Castle Mews, it was immaculately clean, cosy and snug and a pleasure to be in. I was sad to leave!”, Charisse, December 2016
- "Castle Mews location was deceiving, do not be put off by the entrance gate, it is without doubt a real hidden gem, clean, well equipped, close to the centre of a bustling town, yet quiet." Henry Walker, November 2016
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Castle Mews 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 |
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| Washing machine/tumble dryer |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
DVD player |
| Two ring induction hob |
Fridge with freezer compartment |
Dishwasher |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
Toaster |
Flatscreen TV |
| Wireless internet |
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| General provisions |
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| 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 |
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| Other equipment and facilities |
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| Hair dryer |
CO detectors |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Iron |
Ironing board |
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Travel
Castle Mews is located in the heart of the Cotswolds market town of Cirencester.
Travelling by car
Cirencester is easily accessed by car, being located close to the A417, A419 and A429 (Fosse Way), which are three of the main roads through the Central Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Cirencester is Kemble (approximately four miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of less than ninety minutes.
Travelling by plane
Cirencester is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 73 miles, approximately 80 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 80 miles, approximately 80 minute drive;
- Bristol International Airport: 47 miles, approximately 80 minute drive.
