Description
Summary
With its origins dating back to the early 17th century, Chippy Cottage is one of a row of traditional Cotswold stone cottages, located on a quiet road in the heart of Chipping Norton, one of the famous market towns of the North Cotswolds. As well as having a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants, Chipping Norton is ideally placed for exploring the Cotswolds region, whether walking, cycling or riding through the beautiful countryside, or exploring the many other lovely towns and villages just a short drive away. Chipping Norton is also well placed for visiting other world famous attractions, such as Blenheim Palace, the dreaming spires of Oxford, or Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
Chippy Cottage has been lovingly refurbished and furnished by its owners, to create a warm and cosy environment, whilst retaining the property's many character features, including exposed Cotswold stone walls, oak beams, wooden doors and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove and traditional bread oven. The character of the cottage is complemented by its modern facilities, including wireless internet access, an Apple TV, two SMART TVs and a small, yet well presented kitchen.
The cottage sleeps a maximum of six people, in three bedrooms, with one bathroom, and there is a small courtyard garden at the rear of the property. Free on street parking is available close to the cottage. Chippy Cottage is an ideal retreat for families and friends looking for a beautiful property, which is well located for exploring the Cotswolds region and beyond.
Description
The front door of Chippy Cottage is accessed from a raised footpath in front of the cottage and opens into a small hallway. A second doorway then leads into the main ground floor space, which contains the following rooms:
- Living room: A lovely, cosy cottage living room, with exposed Cotswold stone walls, oak beams and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove and traditional bread oven. There is comfy seating for six on two sofas and a window seat, and there is an Apple TV, with Freesat and a DVD player;
- Kitchen/dining room: The beautiful dining room contains an ornamental fireplace and a lovely window seat. There is a wooden dining table, which comfortably seats six. The new kitchen area is small, but has been very well designed to maximise the available space, and it contains an electric oven and grill, a four ring induction hob, fridge with freezer compartment, kettle, toaster and Nespresso coffee machine;
- Utility room: Contains a dishwasher, microwave and washing machine.
Wooden stairs lead up from the living room to the first floor landing space, which contains a lovely, quiet reading area. The following rooms are on the first floor:
- Bedroom 1: Contains a lovely window seat, SMART TV and a king size bed;
- Bedroom 2: Contains a beautiful oak timbered wall, window seat and two single beds;
- Family bathroom: Contains a bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin.
A wooden door on the first floor landing opens to reveal a staircase up to the second floor, which contains the third bedroom:
- Bedroom 3: In the eaves of the cottage, with lovely oak beams, a wooden floor, SMART TV and a king size bed.
Returning downstairs, a door leads out from the utility room to a small courtyard garden, with a table and four chairs. Although small, the garden can be a lovely suntrap, particularly in the summer.
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 six 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 six 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 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
- Bedroom 1: King size bed
- Bedroom 2: 2x single beds
- Master bedroom: King size bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: 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. An initial basket of logs is provided for the wood burning stove from October to March. Further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and an Apple TV with Freesat and a DVD player. There are also SMART TVs in two of the bedrooms.
There is no telephone at the property. Mobile phone reception is variable, generally being better outside the property, or close to the windows.
Parking
Free on street parking is available close to 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 may be available on request.
Child friendly facilities
A travel cot (without linen) and a high chair are provided.
Guests with children should note that the front door of the property opens directly onto the public pavement outside (the pavement is raised above the road and has railings on it).
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 narrow and steep stairs, low beams and multiple 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
Chippy Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in March 2015. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Nice cottage, ideal for a small family or few friends. All kitchen amenities available to a high standard and based on a quiet but central street, only a short walk to local pubs and restaurants.”, Mark, October 2019
-“This is a beautiful cottage and we had a wonderful stay. The amenities they have go above and beyond. The cottage is done out very stylishly and felt like a real luxury. It was a perfect size for my family. It's a short walk into Chipping Norton that has some nice shops and eateries. We will be back.”, Lisa, August 2019
-"A very nice cottage with a special atmosphere because its architecture. The house lies in the heart of the small village. The surrounding area invites for walks. If you travel by car, further destinations like e.g. Oxford are easy to reach.”, Alf, August 2019
-"Chippy cottage was a dream, the location close to downtown shops and pubs made our first holiday in the UK very special. When we got to London our kids wanted to all go back to Chippy!!", John, August 2019
-"Lovely cottage right off the high street which was a perfect location for our girls weekend away. The lemon cake was a very nice welcome touch.”, Rose, July 2019
-"Easy booking process via Airbnb, however the emails directly from Character Cottages were very helpful & succinct. I felt that you were very accommodating of our needs in terms of booking our stay. Thank you very much! We had a lovely time - I'm already looking at your other properties around the country for planning another trip later in the year!!", Nana, July 2019
-“Beautiful, cosy cottage. Very stylish and lots of lovely touches. Great location, a 2 minute walk from the centre of Chipping Norton but on a quiet, pretty street. Very well equipped. Hosts were very friendly and responsive and provided lots of info about the local area in the guest book. - The only slight downside for us is that there is only one bathroom which isn’t much considering it can sleep up to 6 but this is obviously fully disclosed.”, Lucy, June 2019
-“Beautiful cottage in a lovely area. Close to so many well known Cotswolds locations. Cottage was spotless and very homely. Would highly recommend!”, Roxene, April 2019
-“This was a fantastic cottage in a perfect location with character oozing out of the walls. There are loads of pubs that all serve excellent quality food with all the options you would expect for a restaurant.”, Mitch, April 2019
-"It was such a lovely time in Chipping Norton. The house was really charming with lost of useful information about the area and all the amenities we needed as a family travelling with a young one. The location is superb, just by some lovely nature walks and of course the pubs to re-hydrate and replenish! Super time was had by all.", Oliver, March 2019
-"This a wonderful cottage. So homely and very well appointed. The owners have thought of everything from the homemade cake awaiting you on arrival to the parking permit if you can't happen to find a space right outside the house. Have visited twice now and will certainly be back.", Esme, February 2019
-"The cottage was absolutely perfect for two couples and two children. The welcome cake was much appreciated as was the milk and coffee. We thought the owners had done a brilliant job of making the cottage nice and modern but keeping its gorgeous original features. Absolutely loved the loft bedroom and cosy living room. We brought a tipi for the kids as a late Christmas present and this stayed up in the living room all weekend so it was great to have room for the kids to play in it. Stairs were quite steep which was a worry with the kids but can't be helped. Overall thought Chippy Cottage was beautiful and homely and could have definitely done with more than three nights there!", Emily, January 2019
-“We just loved it !”, Laurent, August 2018
-"Really lovely cottage, highly recommend!", Catey, April 2018
-"Chippy Cottage is a delightful little cottage which is situated in a pretty village close to supermarket and a few pubs. It is easy to get to and the owners have gone the extra mile to make guests feel at home. We loved our stay. There was a special extra which we did not expect, and that was a delicious cake awaiting us on the kitchen table. There were six of us, and even though the cottage was small, we did not trip over each other. All the bedrooms are a good size and very comfortable.", Trish, October 2017
-"We heave been in Chippy Cottage now for the third time and absolutely love this place. Thanks so much for keeping up the standards.", Jurgen, October 2017
-“Was such a lovely little house to stay in, we would definitely stay there again! Was perfect for everything we needed and wanted. Thank-you.”, Cheyanne, January 2017
-“All the little touches were fantastic - the tree and the cake were especially welcome! It was a fabulous place to stay and we would love to come back again!”, Dominique, November 2016
-"Lovely cottage right in the centre of chipping norton. Great if you want a central location for the various pubs and cafes etc. Very peaceful and well equipped but look out for the low door frames!", Michael, October 2016
-"Had a fabulous time in this wonderful cottage. Extremely well equipped and had everything we needed. Immaculately clean and finished to a very high standard. We had a fabulous lunch at Daylesford farm, then a nice glass of wine in the sunshine at the Wild Rabbit, would recommend going to both. A relaxing bit of girly time!! Thanks very much.", The Platts, Cheshire, April 2015
-"A lovely treat for a Birthday weekend, made very special by your gorgeous cottage. We recommend a visit to the Cotswolds Wildlife park and gardens.", Lassabliere Family, South Wales, May 2015
-"Thank you for your beautiful and well equipped cottage with many thoughtful touches including the festive welcome cake and growing basil. It has been a lovely place for a family reunion which will be happily remembered.", Hahn Family, Melbourne, Australia, July 2015
-"We have all had the most wonderful girly weekend away at your delightful Chippy Cottage. We have so enjoyed staying in such a stylish pad which you have finished to such a high standard! You have such good taste! The Cotswolds has delivered a relaxing break away from children and busy London life. We particularly enjoyed coffee and cake treats at delicacy and our tapas at Bitter and Twisted. We are finishing our stay with a visit to Daylesford Organic to round off the perfect weekend away. Many thanks. We'll be back!!", Ms Timber, London, June 2015
-"Thank you for a lovely stay in your stunning cottage. We appreciated all the comforts and beautiful décor. Thank you for your attention to detail and thoughtful touches. We would love to visit again.", Burgess Family, Sydney, Australia, July 2015
-"Absolutely loved this cottage. It was homey and really liked the décor. We had a wonderful time and will definitely return. Also the information pack was an added bonus, we visited all the locations.", Uzokwe Family, London, April 2015
-"Had a wonderful week in your cottage. Great location. Weather was beautiful and did some fantastic walks. Thank you for the goodies upon arrival.", McManus Family, London, April 2015
-"Fantastic stay at your cottage from where we explored the beautiful Cotswolds.", Swans & Thomas's, Bracknell and South Africa, April 2015
-"We had a great week at the cottage. Loved the décor, very relaxing, enjoyed all the little details. We found it a good base for exploring the surrounding area but it was also handy to be able to make use of the local amenities. Thanks for all the tips in the welcome pack.", The Adams, Glasgow, April 2015
-"Had a lovely time in your lovely cottage. We enjoyed, particularly our two year old, the Cotswolds farm park and had a fabulous walk around Chastleton House. Recommend the Wild Rabbit for lunch service excellent and food gorgeous. Overall Cotswolds delivers as usual.", The Dawsons, London, May 2015
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Chippy 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 |
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| SMART TV x2 |
Bed linen, bath sheets & hand towels |
DVD player |
| Four ring induction hob |
Fridge with freezer compartment |
Dishwasher |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table & 4 chairs |
| Electric oven & grill |
Toaster |
Apple TV |
| Washing machine |
Wireless internet |
Freesat |
| Nespresso coffee machine (without capsules) |
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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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| Appliance instruction folder |
CO detector |
Dustpan and brush |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Hair dryer |
Iron |
Ironing board |
| Smoke alarms |
Clothes dryer |
Tourist information |
Travel
Chippy Cottage is peacefully located, yet is close to the centre of the well known market town of Chipping Norton.
Travelling by car
Chipping Norton is easily accessed by car, being located on the A44, one of the main roads through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Chipping Norton is Kingham (approximately 5 miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Chipping Norton is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 46 miles, approximately 60 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 64 miles, approximately 75 minute drive;
- Bristol International Airport: 78 miles, approximately 100 minute drive.
