Description
Summary
Colebrook Cottage is a superb Grade II listed property which sleeps six guests, in three spacious bedrooms, with three bathrooms. Formerly the old Blockley Police Station, the property has a wealth of character features including exposed beams, exposed Cotswold stone walls and the old prison cells themselves, now renovated into a shower room and utility area.
The property has been finished to a high standard with elegant furnishings and modern facilities including wireless internet access, two Smart TVs and a well-equipped kitchen with underfloor heating. The kitchen boasts a large glass roof lantern which floods the room with natural light, and between the living and dining room there is an impressive double sided fireplace with a roaring wood burning stove which can be enjoyed from both rooms. The attractive enclosed garden is perfect for the warmer weather and an allocated off-street parking space is available for one car.
Location
Peacefully situated in the picturesque village of Blockley, Colebrook Cottage is surrounded by the stunning countryside of the North Cotswolds. This quaint village benefits from having two country inns, a community owned village shop and café which serves delicious food during the day, a historic Norman church, Mill Dene Gardens and a children’s playground, a wonderful spot for family picnics.
Blockley is well placed for exploring the delightful towns and villages of the Cotswolds region, as well as the numerous tourist attractions this area has to offer. Batsford Arboretum is on the outskirts of the neighbouring town of Moreton-in-Marsh, with 56 acres of glorious parkland to explore, and the market towns of Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold are just a short drive away, home to a range of independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Further afield places such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath are also within easy reach for day trips.
Description
Colebrook Cottage is the perfect retreat for a family or group of friends who are seeking a relaxing getaway surrounded by the breathtaking Cotswold countryside. The house is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
|---|
| Living room |
This fabulous dual aspect living space has been finished in a contemporary style with traditional character features including exposed beams and wooden flooring. This room contains:
- large double sided Cotswold stone fireplace with cosy wood burning stove
- two three-seater sofas and footstool
- Smart TV
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| Dining room |
The living area leads in the elegant dining room, beautifully presented and wonderfully light from the large windows. Sharing the exposed Cotswold stone double sided fireplace with the living area, this room contains:
- large dining table which comfortably seats six
- armchair
- large mirror
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| Kitchen |
A step leads down from the dining room into the stylish kitchen, boasting exposed Cotswold stone walls, underfloor heating and a stunning glass roof lantern which floods the room with natural light. This area contains:
- electric Aga with five-ring gas hob
- Smeg fridge/freezer
- dishwasher, microwave, kettle, cafetière and toaster
- Bluetooth speaker
- breakfast bar which comfortably seats two
|
| Utility room/shower room |
Accessed via the kitchen, and formerly the police station's prison cells, the utility room contains:
- washing machine and tumble dryer
- deep wash basin
- storage space for coats and boots
The alcove off the utility room contains:
- walk-in shower and toilet
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| Bedroom 2 |
With views across to the village green and church, this well presented room contains:
- king size bed
- built-in cupboard, chest of drawers and suitcase rack
- wall mirror
- window seat
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| Bedroom 3 |
This bright and airy dual aspect bedroom contains:
- two single beds
- freestanding wardrobe and chest of drawers
- comfy armchair and wooden chair
- wall mirror
- window seat
|
| Family bathroom |
Contains:
- walk-in rain shower with separate handheld shower attachment, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
|
| Master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite bathroom |
This spacious bedroom in the eaves has a high vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and lovely views overlooking the delightful Cotswold countryside. This room contains:
- super king size bed
- chest of drawers and suitcase rack
- comfy armchair
- full length mirror
An exposed Cotswold stone wall divides the room in two, with a large dressing room on the other side. This area contains:
- built-in wardrobes
- dressing table and stool
The master bedroom has a modern ensuite which contains:
- freestanding bath with handheld shower attachment
- walk-in rain shower with separate handheld shower attachment
- toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
|
| Games room |
This additional living area contains:
- two two-seater sofas, large bean bag and footstool
- Smart TV with DVD player and Xbox
- small selection of board games
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Accessed via French doors in the kitchen, the enclosed garden is a beautiful area to relax in the summer months. Directly outside the kitchen there is a patio area, and from here four stone steps lead up to a seating area, home to a Rattan table with seating for six and a parasol. A charcoal barbecue is provided, along with two sun loungers, and the well-maintained lawn is bordered by leafy shrubs and luscious green mature trees.
There is one allocated parking space at the front of the property and free on-street parking is readily available in the village.
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 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 three additional infants.
Pets
One well behaved dog is accepted, at a cost of £25 per booking.
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 5pm 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 (second floor): Super king size bed
- Bedroom 2 (first floor): King size bed
- Bedroom 3 (first floor): 2 x single beds
Bathrooms
- Master bedroom ensuite (second floor): Freestanding bath with a handheld shower attachment, walk-in rain shower with a separate handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin
- Family bathroom (first floor): Walk-in rain shower with separate handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin
- Shower room (ground floor): Walk-in shower and toilet
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 and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access, a Bluetooth speaker and two Smart TVs, one of which has a DVD player.
A telephone is provided for local calls only.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
The property has one allocated parking space and free on-street parking is readily available close by.
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 high chair and stair gate are provided. Guests are welcome to bring their own travel cots, to accommodate three infants.
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, Grade II listed property laid out over three floors, with a tiered garden with steps from the patio area to the seating area, both of 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
Colebrook Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in October 2019. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"We have loved staying in your lovely house. Our 7th year in the Cotswolds for February half term and this has been one of favourite houses. Gorgeous house, lovely village!", Verity, Martyn, Daisy, Ned & Floss, February 2020
-"Loved, loved, loved!Weekend and place to remember",Adiba & Family, February 2020
-"Fabulous house, we loved our stay here and will definitely be back!", Karen & Family, February 2020
-"We absolutely loved our stay in this stunning cottage! Loved having the fire on and cooking in the beautiful kitchen. We will definitely be back! Thank you!", Sam, February 2020
-"Really lovely cottage. Incredibly cosy and welcoming, we loved staying there. Just one tiny thing, more towels especially bath mats would have been really useful as we had to use towels on the floor at bath time. Other than that, fab place to stay!", Verity, February 2020
-“We had a fabulous time at the cottage. It was spacious, yet cosy and the six of us spent most of the time chatting and eating around the island in the kitchen - after which we moved to the dining area to eat some more! We were there for 3 nights but we all miss it and wish we had stayed for another couple of days. Lovely, lovely cottage!”, Adiba, February 2020
-“Colebrook Cottage is a great place for, for friends or family and it's definitely dog-friendly! The cottage was spotlessly clean, with everything we needed for the weekend and only 4 miles from Moreton-In-Marsh. If you don't want to travel, then there's really no need, with the local shop and a local pub in walking distance.”, Hazel, February 2020
-"Would highly recommend. Great with two very little ones- we wanted home comforts but to still have a break. We have been to the Cotswolds many times but Blockley seems to be one of few villages that hasn’t been discovered by the tourists yet. There is a coffee shop and store walking distance from the cottage and chipping Camden etc all a short drive away. The cottage itself is amazing from the cosy fire to the lovely kitchen which makes a lovely hub for the family to the comfiest bedrooms that make you feel right at home. We will be back again without a doubt.”, Tish, January 2020
-"Absolutely stunning! We have fallen in love and will be back again!", Tish, Sky, Ava & Leela, January 2020
-"Where do we start? From the moment we walked into this beautiful house we were in love! Not only is the place absolutely stunning but it also feels so homely. All the extra bits and pieces were heart warming and we all thank you for this wonderful stay. We will defo come back and stay longer.", Samia, Dina, Johar & Adam, January 2020
-"Fabulous stay, everything we had hoped for and more. Wonderful location, exquisitely decorated. Great place to celebrate a birthday.", David & Julie, December 2019
-"We had a fabulous long weekend in your beautiful cottage. Even better because we could bring the dog too. It was magical to arrive on Friday evening to all the Christmas decorations. We had the best Sunday lunch ever at the nearby Churchill Arms.! Tina, Geoff, Brooke, Nick, Kayley & Jess, December 2019
-"Wow Colebrook Cottage is truly impressive - well done both of you! Pure luxury and we don't want to leave but real life calls! The cottage is close to a number of very interesting villages, had lovely strolls through some of them. Found a gorgeous pub called Brooms & Horses, great food, customer service was top notch! We would love to visit Colebrook Cottage if the opportunity arose again.", Kate & Owen, November 2019
-“We don’t want to leave!! Simply stunning house in every way. It really does feel like home but better. Perfect location and the best breakfast at ‘Blockley Café’. We will be back soon.”, Graeme, Louis, Teddi-Rose and Dorothy, November 2019
-"Vaughan and Iona, can't say how much we've enjoyed staying here in your beautiful cottage, its amazing, love your decor. We don't want to go home, moving in next week, lock stock and barrel.", Glo, September 2019
-"We are in awe of Colebrook Cottage. The house is a great mix of old and contemporary with beautiful furnishings. In addition the location is a great central hub to all of the Cotswolds treasures. We will definitely be back.", Lorna and Steve, September 2019
-"Well, well, well...what can we say.....'ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS'. Vaughan and Iona, you have a stunning place, in a stunning area. We have loved every minute of our stay. You should both be so proud of what you have done. We will be returing many more times!", Rocky, Jodie and Jack, September 2019
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Colebrook 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 |
|---|
| Charcoal barbecue (without coal) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
DVD player |
| Five-ring gas hob |
Smeg fridge/freezer |
Cafetière |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric Aga |
Toaster |
2 x Smart TVs |
| Washing machine |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| Tumble dryer |
High chair |
Stair gate |
| Xbox |
Small selection of board games and playing cards |
Bluetooth speaker |
| General provisions |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| CO detectors |
Fire blanket |
Smoke alarms |
| First aid kit |
Fire extinguisher |
Ironing board |
| 2 x hair dryers |
Iron |
Clothes drying rack |
Travel
Colebrook Cottage is located on a quiet road in the peaceful, picturesque village of Blockley.
Travelling by car
Blockley is easily accessed by car, being located approximately one mile away from the A44 and approximately three miles away from the A429 (Fosse Way), which are two of the main roads through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Blockley is Moreton-in-Marsh (approximately three miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Blockley is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 76 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 42 miles, approximately 60 minute drive.
