Description
Summary
Climbing Rose Cottage is a beautiful Cotswold stone cottage, located on a quiet lane in the peaceful village of Upper Oddington, close to the famous market town of Stow-on-the-Wold and with many beautiful walks straight from the front door. Upper Oddington and its neighbour, Lower Oddington, contain two highly regarded pubs, and the well-known Daylesford Estate is close by. Climbing Rose Cottage is ideally located for exploring the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as further afield places, such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath.
This lovely traditional cottage has many character features, including oak beams, exposed Cotswold stone and a beautiful fireplace, with a wood burning stove. The character of the cottage is complemented by its modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a flatscreen TV and a well presented kitchen.
Climbing Rose Cottage sleeps two people, in one bedroom, with a lovely bathroom. There is a garden at the front of the property and an off street parking space is available. The cottage is perfect for a couple looking for a relaxing break in a beautiful village in the heart of the Cotswold countryside.
Description
Climbing Rose Cottage is one of the middle properties in a row of four Cotswold stone cottages, which sit next to a quiet lane. The front door of the cottage leads into a porch, which is convenient for storing outdoor clothes and boots, and then another door opens into the open plan ground floor area:
- Living/dining area: The beautiful and spacious living area has oak beams and a large fireplace, with a cosy wood burning stove. There is a two seater sofa, comfy armchair, wooden dining table with seating for two, and a flat screen TV with a DVD player;
- Kitchen area: The well laid out kitchen area looks out over the garden and contains a mini electric Aga cooker, microwave, fridge with ice box, small dishwasher, kettle and toaster.
Stairs lead up from the ground floor directly into the bedroom:
- Bedroom : A beautiful eaves room, with oak beams and a wall mounted TV, which contains a king size bed. There is an ensuite bathroom, which contains a bath with overhead shower, wash basin and toilet;
Outside the cottage are beautiful open communal gardens, with Climbing Rose Cottage having its own peaceful patio area directly outside the cottage, which contains a bistro table and two chairs. At the end of the garden is a private car park, with a dedicated parking space for the cottage.
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 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 up to one additional infant, or a toddler if guests bring a blow up bed.
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
There is a king size bed.
Bathrooms
The bathroom contains a bath with an overhead shower, toilet and wash basin.
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has wall mounted electric heaters and electricity is 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 a Freeview TV with a DVD player.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is variable, typically being better outside the cottage than inside.
Parking
The cottage has an allocated off street parking space, and further parking is available in the village.
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, or a blow up bed to accommodate a toddler.
Please note that the cottage’s garden is not enclosed, therefore mobile infants 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, 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 a couple of steps from the pathway leading down to the patio.
The staircase leads directly into the bedroom, with no door or stairgate, therefore toddlers should be supervised at all times. The bedroom also has some low beams, 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 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
Climbing Rose Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in October 2016. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Lovely, well equipped and cosy cottage in a quiet part of the Cotswolds. Gorgeous fireplace and lots of country strolls in close proximity. Great communication from the host about local tips and recommendations. Would highly recommend.", Sophie, December 2020
-"We really enjoyed our stay- the cottage is very cosy nestled in a gorgeous little village. We plan to come back in the summer! Thanks Sally.", Rosie, December 2020
-"Perfect base to explore the Cotswolds from. The property was clean and was perfect for our weekend away. Would thoroughly recommend for anyone looking for a cosy Cotswolds break.", Jamie, October 2020
-"We had an amazing stay at the Climbing Rose. The Cottage was fantastic made extra special with a lovely bottle of wine on arrival. We will definitely be coming to Character Cottages again in the future, our only mention would be that some on the electronics could do with an update but didn’t dampen our experience.", Jonny, September 2020
-"We loved staying in this beautiful quaint cottage in a peaceful picturesque village in the Cotswolds. The cottage had everything we needed and we were given wine and milk on arrival however it would have been helpful basic cooking essentials such as salt and pepper or oil. The Aga worked beautifully so no issues there. Sally fixed the upstairs TV for us in good time with good communication. The bed was super comfy and there was always hot water. The best bit of this cottage was sitting outside on the patio, which gets sun all day, in the morning with a coffee or a glass of wine in the evening. All in all we were very comfortable staying here for 9 days. Something to bare in mind should if you have a fear of spiders. The spiders were the biggest we’ve ever seen!!! We would recommend the local pub in the village, fantastic food and great service. It took half an hour walk into Stow-on-the-Wold and was within easy reach to many of the classic Cotswolds top attractions.”, David, August 2020
-"Gorgeous, cosy little cottage. Perfect for a relaxing weekend!", Penelope, March 2020
-"We had a great stay at the cottage - it was so cute and cosy and we completed relaxed when we were there! It was absolutely perfect for what we’re were looking for, for a weekend in the beautiful Cotswolds. Thanks so the swift correspondence and everything being just right on arrival.”, Erica, February 2020
-"We had a lovely few days at Climbing Rose Cottage. Everything was perfect and the bottle of wine was such a nice touch. We enjoyed the cosy fire and the complete peace and quiet that the Cotswolds bring.", Erica, January 2020
-“We had a fantastic mini break for two nights in the Cotswolds. The cottage was everything we hoped for, a cozy, warm and welcoming place to have a perfect country escape. It had everything you needed for anytime of the year and we even managed to enjoy using the fireplace as we were there in September! Sally was fantastic at communicating throughout the stay and the whole booking process was very smooth from start to finish. We would love to come back again and would definitely recommend.”, Caroline, September 2019
-“We had a wonderful stay over the bank holiday while visiting the big feastival and local tourist areas. The cottage was cosy and full of character. The bed was super comfy. Would highly recommend a visit here.”, Christine, August 2019
-“We enjoyed the Cotswolds!! The cottage has certainly contributed to this. Very nicely decorated and clean!! Everything you need is available! Really recommended! We would like to come back again :)”, Inge, August 2019
-"Just returned back from a long weekend to celebrate a special birthday at this lovely quaint, peaceful country cottage. It is very well equipped with quality items. Just a short walk to the Horse and Groom pub which was very friendly, welcoming and we had a lovely meal there. A longer walk takes you to Lower Oddington where there is the Fox Inn or just a little but further is the delightful Daylesford Organic Farm Shop which although pricey stocks a variety of lovely eats and treats. The cafe there is amazing and well worth the walk or if your prefer it is just a few minutes by car.", Nigel, July 2019
-“Amazing cottage, couldn't be happier with our stay. Clean, tidy, well stocked kitchen utensils and a very comfortable bed. Cottage is located a short drive from some excellent villages...ie Stow, Bourton on the water, the Slaughters. There is also a Horse and Groom pub a 2 min walk away. Would highly recommend a stay here.”, Dan, June 2019
-"Super cozy cottage in a great location to explore the villages in the Cotswolds (cars are a must). Great communication and clear instructions to find and access the home. Loved the Horse and Groom around the corner for dinner.", Dana, October 2018
-"Beautiful cottage, in a perfect location. Everything we were looking for & more.”, Gillian, July 2018
-"The cottage was a perfect base for exploring the area. It had everything we needed. The Horse and Groom pub is a short walk away. We dined there on our first and last nights of our stay. The village is beautiful and as our holiday was in June, there were roses everywhere. The wood burning stove looked cosy, so we would love to return in the colder months to try it out.", Helen, June 2018
-"Beautiful cottage in a stunning setting. Very comfy and had everything needed. Close to many of the wonders of the Cotswolds.", Tracey, May 2018
-"Lovely cottage, in a fantastic location. Everything was very clean and clear instructions were provided for anything, where necessary. Couldn't fault anything and would definitely recommend.", Darran, April 2018
- “Lovely little cottage with lovely thoughtful touches.”, Liam, February 2018
- "Cosy cottage in a lovely peaceful location.", Matthew, October 2017
- "An absolutely lovely comfortable cottage in a great location for visiting the stunningly beautiful towns and villages nearby. Everything was as described and it couldn't be faulted. The 'Horse and Groom's pub/restaurant just around the corner is a must for a great meal.", Paul, July 2017
- "Lovely cottage and a great location for exploring this part of the Cotswolds." David Shadforth, November 2016
- "This cottage was warm and cosy and had such a welcoming feel to it. It was easy to access via key code lock and also the pictures sent on booking for car parking etc. A last minute short break was a real treat. The bed was 5* for comfort. Had everything you needed with it being compact and bijou but would definitely return for another long weekend." Peter Thomas, November 2016
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Climbing Rose 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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| Wireless internet |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
DVD player |
| Mini electric Aga |
Fridge with ice box |
Slimline dishwasher |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Flatscreen TV |
Toaster |
4 ring ceramic hob |
| 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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| Clothes drying rack |
CO detectors |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Hair dryer |
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Travel
Climbing Rose Cottage is located on a quiet lane, in the peaceful village of Upper Oddington.
Travelling by car
Upper Oddington is easily accessed by car, being located a few hundred yards from the A436, which connects the A429 (Fosse Way) and the A44, two of the main roads running through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Upper Oddington is Kingham (approximately 4 miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of less than 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Upper Oddington is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 48 miles, approximately 60 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 71 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Bristol International Airport: 70 miles, approximately 90 minute drive.
