Description
Summary
Cosy Corner is a lovely Cotswold stone cottage, which is peacefully located towards the end of a short path in the small village of Evenlode, approximately three miles away from the famous North Cotswold market towns of Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh, with their wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants. There are several footpaths from the village, and two national cycle routes pass through the village, making this an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The many picturesque towns and villages of the North Cotswolds are also all within easy reach, as are other attractions such as Oxford, Blenheim Palace and Stratford-upon-Avon.
Dating back to the mid-19th century, the cottage has a wealth of character features, including an inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, exposed beams and beautiful internal oak doors. The character and style of the cottage are complemented by modern technology, including an air source heat pump to warm the cottage in winter and cool it in summer, a water softener and drinking water purifier, wireless internet access, and a SMART TV with a DVD/Blu-ray player.
Cosy Corner sleeps four people, in two bedrooms, with a family bathroom. There is a well-established garden just across the footpath in front of the cottage, with a utility room that is ideal for walkers and cyclists. Free parking is available in the village car park, within 50 metres of the cottage. Cosy Corner is perfect for a couple, small family or friends seeking a relaxing break in the heart of the North Cotswolds countryside.
Description
Cosy Corner sits in a short terrace of Cotswold stone cottages, on a footpath in the heart of Evenlode.
The front door opens into a small porch, which leads through to the well laid out ground floor area:
- Living/dining room: A lovely, characterful room, with an inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove, which contains a two-seater sofa, two armchairs and a window seat (microfibre cushions are provided). The comfortable dining area in the corner of the room has a round table and seating for four people. There is a SMART TV with a DVD/Blu-ray player, and a DAB digital radio with a wireless smartphone connection;
- Kitchen: Looking out to the garden, the well presented kitchen contains an electric oven with four-ring induction hob, fridge with ice box, slimline dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, cafetiere, Dualit coffee machine (compatible with Nespresso capsules), electric coffee percolator and milk frother.
Stairs lead up from the ground floor to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:
- Bedroom 2: A bright room, with two single beds (hypoallergenic, microfibre bedding is provided) and a built in wardrobe;
- Family bathroom: Contains a bath with a handheld shower attachment, a walk-in shower cubicle, toilet and wash basin.
Stairs from the landing lead up into the lovely eaves room:
- Master bedroom: A characterful, cosy bedroom, with a double bed (hypoallergenic, microfibre bedding is provided), a comfy chair, plus a Freeview TV and a DAB digital radio.
Directly outside the cottage is a bench and bistro table, and across the footpath in front of the cottage is a private garden. Laid to lawn with beautiful shrubs, there is a patio table with parasol and five chairs, as well as an additional bench, a charcoal barbecue with utensils, and a selection of garden games.
At the end of the garden is a useful utility room, which contains a washing machine, two tumble dryers, and a freezer, as well as a shower cubicle, toilet and wash basin. The utility room is perfect for cyclists or walkers returning from a day out in the countryside, and three adult bicycles and helmets are provided for guests to use (at their own risk).
Free parking is available within 50 metres of the cottage, adjacent to the village green. Upon arrival, luggage can be unloaded adjacent to the village hall, approximately 20 metres from the cottage.
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
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
- Master bedroom (second floor): Double bed
- Bedroom 2 (first floor): 2 x single beds
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with handheld shower attachment, shower cubicle, toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property is heated by an air source heat pump and also has a wood burning stove.
Electricity is included in the rental price. An initial supply of logs, kindling and fire lighters are provided for the wood burning stove, and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Air Cooling
The Air Source Heat Pump also operates to provide air cooling in the summer. Ideal for hot days in the Cotswolds.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access, a SMART TV, Freeview TV, DVD/Blu-ray player, plus a DAB radio with wireless smartphone connection in the lounge.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is variable, typically being better on the upper floor, or outside the property.
Parking
Free parking is available next to the village green, approximately 50 metres from the property and as this is a quiet village, spaces can usually be found in the village car park for those wishing to park off road. Upon arrival luggage can be unloaded adjacent to the village hall, approximately 20 metres from the cottage.
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), high chair and baby bath are provided. Stair gates have been installed inside each bedroom door, which can be used if required.
Initial consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. tea, hot chocolate, handful of coffee capsules, sweetener, 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 character features, including some low beams, steep stairs 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.
A full Accessibility Guide is available upon request.
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
Cosy Corner was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in February 2018. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
This cottage has been evaluated under the Visit England Quality in Tourism scheme and awarded 4* Gold, reflecting the latest annual inspection. More information can be found by reference to the websites of both Visit England and Quality in Tourism.
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Lovely cottage and great location for everything we had planned. The beds were really comfy and it was so peaceful. The weather meant we got some good use of the garden as well. The cottage had everything that we needed from our holiday - socialising space in the living area, ideal kitchen and dining facilities. The complimentary drinks, biscuits and bathroom supplies went down well. It was good to have a lot of detail in the property about the local walks. Would definitely recommend.", Alice, September 2020
-"The cottage is small but perfectly formed and in a lovely quiet village . Easy access to lots of things to do as a family and places to eat. Kids really liked Chipping Norton lido - heated pool and because we were late in the season it was almost just them in the water! Lovely spot for a visit to the Cotswolds, happy to recommend.", September 2020
-"Very nice place to stay, excellent management.", Zhengqi, March 2020
-“Great place to stay, sparkling clean and very homely. Also great location for exploring nearby villages. There was everything we needed and some very thoughtful touches.”, Linzi, February 2020
-"If you are looking for peace and still want the comfort of a fully equipped apartment, this is right. House and garden were perfect for me. Very well equipped and cosy, excellent to feel at home and nothing to miss. I've been here for three weeks and would like to renew.", Leonard, October 2019
-“Very cute cottage with lots of thoughtful touches and very well equipped for a relaxing weekend in a beautiful part of the world!”, Arti, October 2019
-"Great cottage and great support by Character Cottages and Airbnb. Highly recommended!", Leonard, September 2019
-"Cosy Corner is a really lovely pace for your holiday. We loved the fire in the evening and the garden during the day. Everything is so nice furnished and arranged and there is nothing missing anywhere. If we come back to a holiday in England we surely will come back to Cosy Corner", Christina, September 2019
-"We had a wonderful stay at Cosy Corner. This cottage is beautiful and has an old world feel but with all of the modern amenities including, great WiFi, smart TV, washer and dryer and very good beds. The kitchen is well equipped and the cottage was immaculate. We couldn’t have asked for anything more except for more time to spend in the Cotswolds and at Cosy Corner. I would highly recommend this property to anyone vacationing in the Cotswolds.", Ronald, August 2019
-"Beautiful cottage, lovingly decorated and with everything you need! Even the garden and the little place right in front of the house are wonderful for relaxing. We felt very comfortable here and can really recommend it!", Barbara, August 2019
-"Cosy Corner is lovely, clean, well equipped and well located. Even though the cottage is on three levels, it's totally fitted for children as there are safety barriers at the convenience locations. We had a very pleasant stay in the Cotswolds.", Fabien, August 2019
-"Had a very enjoyable stay. The cottage is very comfortable and very well equipped.", Wayne, August 2019
-"Charming village, very comfortable cottage, we could find everything we possibly needed, nice garden with many birds, well situated to visit the Cotswolds.", Meta, July 2019
-"I can’t thank Jane and Nigel enough for their communication throughout our stay if we needed them, nothing was a problem for them. The cottage itself was stunning and by far the best accommodation we have stayed in so far on our travels. The location is perfect being close enough to the many idyllic Cotswolds villages but nice and quiet to come home to at night time. Thank you Jane and Nigel, will definitely stay here again.", Karen, July 2019
-“We had a great time visiting the Cotswolds. Cosy Corner is really well equipped, with all the household basics supplied. Jane and Nigel were very responsive and helpful. They suggested a walk and also left us an Easter Egg each which was a really nice thought. We thoroughly enjoyed spending our afternoons in the sunny garden.”, Katie, April 2019
-"A delightful and relaxing little cottage, with excellent appointments. Clean, good comfortable beds and linens, lovely fireplace and gardens. Highly recommend!", Jennifer, March 2019
-"Lovely Cottage, great position in the heart of Stow on the wold, very clean and well presented, communication was good, would thoroughly recommend and stay again.", Corinne, March 2019
-"Nigel and Jane were amazing hosts! I had trouble finding the cottage and Nigel stayed on the phone with me the entire time until I found it. They went above and beyond to make my stay they best it could be. I was stranded without a car the first night, with no way to get food and Nigel and Jane came to the cottage, picked me up and took me to the local shop so I could buy groceries. I was and am still blown away by their above and beyond attitude and helpfulness. The cottage is adorable, absolutely perfect. Isolated but close to town, very quiet and clean.”, Brett, January 2019
-"We had a lovely stay at Cosy Corner, I had a preconceived idea of what I thought a stone cottage should look like in the Cotswold and it matched my expectation. The cottage was very well equipped, spotlessly clean, English decor, warm and cosy especially in front of the fire place. Located in a small village of equally quaint stone cottages. Good location for walking or a base for exploring the Cotswold by car. Thank you Jane and Nigel.", Vanessa, November 2018
-"Beautiful cottage! Well equipped, with everything you could possibly want or need. We especially appreciated the log supply, given the cold weather. We would love to come back! The cottage did seem to gain a little ghost at Halloween though :-), Meriel, November 2018
-"Very cosy, super furnished nice little Cottage. Really everything you need is provided. Therefore were also tea, coffee, biscuits and a package of milk waiting for us, so we could have a cup of tea the moment we arrived. The Landscape around is just wonderful.", Yvonne, October 2018
-"Our stay was more than we ever expected. We were greeted by wonderful people who took us into this lovely cottage. It was very well appointed with everything that you would ever need. I would highly recommend this storybook cottage to anyone who is considering it.", Camille, September 2018
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Cosy Corner 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 and utensils (without charcoal) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
SMART TV, Freeview TV, DVD/Blu-ray player |
| Four ring induction hob |
Fridge with ice box |
Freezer |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
Toaster |
Tumble dryer x 2 |
| Washing machine |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| Travel cot (without linen) |
High chair |
Electric coffee percolator |
| Milk frother |
Drinking water purifier |
DAB radio with wireless smartphone connection |
| USB charging sockets x 2 |
Adult bicycles and helmets x 3 (used at own risk) |
Cool box and thermos flask |
| Baby bath |
Water Softener |
Stair gate (upon request) |
| Air cooling system |
Dualit coffee capsule machine (initial supply of capsules provided) |
|
| General provisions |
|---|
| Bin bags |
Dishwasher tablets |
Hand soap |
| Dishcloth |
Salt and pepper |
Small quantity of hot chocolate |
| Small quantity of sugar |
Small quantity of tea bags |
Toilet roll x2 |
| Washing up liquid |
Selection of cleaning products |
Small quantity of sweetener |
| Other equipment and facilities |
|---|
| Cafetiere |
CO detector |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Hair dryers x 3 |
Iron |
Ironing board |
| Selection of garden games |
Floor mop |
Hand blender |
Travel
Cosy Corner is located at the end of a path, in the heart of the peaceful village of Evenlode, approximately three miles away from both Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh.
Travelling by car
Evenlode is easily accessed by car, being located approximately two miles away from the A429 (Fosse Way), one of the main roads running through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Evenlode 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
Evenlode is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 69 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 44 miles, approximately 60 minute drive.
