Description
Summary
Cotswold View is a stunning contemporary property, on the ground floor of a new eco-friendly Cotswold stone farmhouse, which sits on a small farm, with a couple of resident alpacas and spectacular south easterly views across the beautiful Windrush Valley. As well as the lovely countryside views, a wide variety of wildlife can often be seen from the property, and the friendly alpacas that live in a meadow on the farm are loved by children and adults alike. The farm is located half a mile up a country lane from the famous Cotswolds village of Bourton-on-the-Water, affectionately known as the "Venice of the Cotswolds", due to the lovely river that meanders through the centre of the village. Bourton is surrounded by stunning countryside, with numerous walks on the doorstep, and its central location makes it ideal for exploring the entire Cotswolds region and beyond.
The interior rooms all benefit from being on one level and grab rails are in place in the bathroom to help make it suitable for guests with restricted mobility.
The owners of Cotswold View, who live in a separate part of the property, set out to build a traditional looking Cotswold stone farmhouse, which took advantage of the farm's fantastic hillside setting and incorporated eco-friendly features, such as an air source heat pump, solar panels and an Ecocent water heating system. Other modern facilities in the property include wireless internet access, a flatscreen TV, underfloor heating and a well presented kitchen. The property has also been adapted to make it suitable for guests with restricted mobility.
Cotswold View sleeps a maximum of four people, with two guests in the master bedroom and two guests in a bedroom at the rear of the main living space. There is a family bathroom and outside the property is a lovely seating area, with stunning views across the Windrush Valley. Off-street parking is available next to the farmhouse. Cotswold View is perfect for a couple or a small family seeking a lovely break in the heart of the Cotswolds countryside, close to one of England's most beautiful villages.
Description
Cotswold View is accessed through the farmyard, and once you reach the front door, the only thing you look out over are miles of unbroken countryside.
The front door opens into the main open-plan living space of the property, with all the rooms on the same ground floor level:
- Living room/kitchen/dining area: This bright and spacious open plan space has floor to ceiling windows, which offer spectacular views across the Windrush Valley. The living room area contains a large comfy sofa, a very realistic wood free electric log stove, and a flatscreen TV, with a Blu-ray player. The large kitchen area is well equipped, with an electric oven, four ring induction hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, washing machine and tumble dryer. The dining area contains a table, with seating for four;
- Master bedroom: Further floor to ceiling windows provide lovely views across the Windrush Valley. The bedroom can be set up as either a super king size bed, or two single beds;
- Bedroom 2: Located at the rear of the property, this room contains a double bed. There is no window in the bedroom, however the door and the wall separating the room from the main living area are glazed, to allow natural light in, with a curtain for privacy;
- Family bathroom: The property layout means the bathroom can either be an ensuite or a family bathroom. It contains a bath, walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin.
Immediately outside the front door is a patio area, with a table and four chairs, which is perfect for whiling away time and watching the wide array of wildlife that regularly visits the farm. The open grounds of the farm wrap around the house and extend down a grassy hill to the enclosed paddocks beyond. There is a charcoal barbecue at the property and ample off street parking is available next to the farmhouse.
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.
Fluff's Farm and owners' accommodation
Guests should be aware that Cotswold View is a ground floor property in a newly built farmhouse on Fluff's Farm, which is a small working farm, with normal farm sights, smells and noises.
The owners of Fluff's Farm live in a separate, self contained part of the farmhouse.
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, including its grounds, 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 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
- Master bedroom: 2x single beds or a super king size bed
- Bedroom 2: Double bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath, walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
Heating, hot water and fuel
The property is very eco-friendly and its underfloor heating is provided by an air source heat pump. As a result, guests may hear the sound of the pump (similar to an air conditioning unit) in the bedroom during the winter, when the underfloor heating is adjusting to maintain the ambient heat level.
To supply the hot water, a unique British designed system has been installed which senses the moisture in the shower room, extracts it and then combines this to help heat the water. As a result, guests occupying the second bedroom may temporarily hear the system as it heats the water.
Electricity is included in the rental price.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a Freeview TV with a Blu-ray player.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception can sometimes be variable and is typically better outside the property than inside.
Parking
The property has off street parking.
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 high chair are provided.
The property is located on a working alpaca farm and Cotswold View's private area is not enclosed, therefore it is essential that young children are supervised outside at all times.
There are friendly alpacas in an enclosed meadow below the property and information regarding the alpacas will be available in the property.
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 is all on one level and is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair ramp available on request. There is a grab rail alongside the toilet, and a handrail and stool for the shower.
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
Cotswold View was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in November 2015. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Fab and peaceful stay - great to be on ground floor and have full access to walk and be part of the countryside.", Teresa, May 2018
-"The apartment is very clean, tidy, comfortable and extremely technological. There are all the instructions to use the various appliances. A house full of light with a magnificent view. A silence of gold. You can see many animals. Very close to the beautiful Bourton-on-the-Water. Beautiful house.", Mara, May 2018
-"A lovely stay, a lovely couple who owned it, and an amazing time looking at so many birds and alpacas!", Elizabeth, April 2018
-"Great location - will definitely come back - perfect for our needs. Awesome natural beauty.”, Isabelle, March 2018
-"Gorgeous property with stunning views. Immaculate condition and very caring owners! We will return.", Lisa, December 2017
-"We stayed for a long weekend, and had a fantastic time. It is a beautiful property with lovely views. My toddler especially enjoyed seeing the alpacas and the birds. Great location too, Bourton on the water was lovely, with lots to do.", Victoria, October 2017
-"Excellent clean, comfortable accommodation in a very convenient location to the fabulous village of bourton on the water. all amenities at our fingertip and all information provided accurately. We had a fabulous stay, give it a 5 star rating and will definitely be recommending it. Keep up the good work.", Anna, September 2017
-“Very well-equipped apartment in a quiet country setting, but close to Bourton on the Water. Loved the bird feeders & alpacas. Lovely country view. Enjoyed the birds & alpacas. Very pleasant stay. Very comfortable & well equipped.”, Betty, September 2017
-“Cotswolds View is a superb place to stay. We stayed with our 1 year old son, and he was provided with a cot and high chair which made things very easy. The apartment is modern and tasteful, and the kitchen facilities were brilliant. There are fabulous views and the alpacas and birds gave our son plenty to look at! We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.”, Sarah, September 2017
-“What a beautiful place to stay, clean and stylish with everything you need with a touch of luxury and wonderful views, we didn't want to leave and would definitely like to go back.”, Marion, September 2017
-“If you’re visiting the Cotswold, this is a perfect cottage to rent during your visit. It's a fully furnished cottage with all the amenities a family like ours could have needed. We have a 5 year old and 1 year old, and our oldest enjoyed the Alpaca's in the morning while we all enjoyed the cake our gracious host left for us at the start of our stay. Thank you!”, Riaz, August 2017
-"Just a short note again to say how much we enjoyed staying at Cotswold View and to thank you for the Cotswolds Book and welcome chocolate cake. The accommodation was clean, spacious and bright and the appliances, furniture, bedding and just about everything else were as we would have had them at our home. The view from the living and outside areas is spectacular and having the Alpacas, rabbits and pheasants join us daily was very, very special. The Alpacas seemed to give us a daily welcome and even came out to send us off on our departure day. We wish you success with your property which I am sure will bring much happiness to all that vacation with you." Brian, May 2017
-"Just thought we would let you know that Cotswold View is wonderful, the best put away, well thought out and presented and cleanest cottage that we have ever been in. And the views from the bed and living rooms are just very special. And we love when the alpacas drop by every so often. Looking forward to our next few days here. Thank you very much" Chris and Nicolle, May 2017
-“Very detailed instructions how to find the house and how to use everything. We really loved our stay in this spacious, modern and cosy place. I appreciate how the house supports an organic way of living. A perfect base to explore the Cotswolds - and look at the wildlife.”, Johanna, April 2017
-“It's a lovely place to be, with impeccable view. Lovely to relax and so many places to go. A family of 4. Lots of fun together. We went to the zoo, amazing. The Model Village was really fun. We had a bit of a party with all of us for our Mums birthday. We found lots of different birds even a woodpecker. Wonderful place to be and thank you for making it a wonderful time. We all wished it would be longer! Thank you.!Mila - 8 years old.”, Mike, Lala, Mila and Monty, March 2017
-“The perfect place for our short family getaway. We only wish we could stay longer. Took a short walk into Bourton and stopped at the gorgeous bakery en route - highly recommended for a coffee and pastry. Lamas(alpacas) are a lovely feature too. This is our first holiday as a family of 4. Thank you so much for helping to make it a happy one.”, Daniel,Birdie,Lily and Daisy, February 2017
-“We have enjoyed a very relaxing long weekend in beautiful, tranquil surroundings. Accommodation is just perfect and the views to die for. Thank you. Lovely to see the variety of wildlife-the birds were amazing and the alpacas friendly.”, Barbara and Ian, February 2017
-“Clean,warm ,friendly with a fantastic view. Felt relaxed as soon as we walked through the door. Would recommend Cotswold view and the chocolate cake was a nice touch.”, Stephen, February 2017
-“A really beautiful place with stunning views! Thank you for a relaxing weekend. Perfect spot to explore surrounding Cotswolds and thank you Roy for recommending the Slaughters, it was amazing. Hope to be back soon.”, Liana and Michael, January 2017
-“Thanks so much Roy and Sue, we've had a wonderful week and feel very relaxed. Beautiful views, birds and alpacas! Hopefully we'll be back one day soon.”, Nick, Sue and Josh, December 2016
-“Lovely spacious, warm accommodation. Great views and lovely sunrises! Wonderful meal at Inn For All Season, Burford, we had Sunday lunch. Good circular walks and great shopping at Stow and Burford. Roy and Sue made us very welcome.”, Janet and Lynne, December 2016
-“Thanks Roy and Sue. We had a lovely break. Accommodation very relaxing, lovely view.
Loved watching all the birds. Been round lots of the local villages, also the market in Moreton in Marsh. The Christmas market in Stratford on Avon was also very good. Thank you very much.”, Robert and Ann, November 2016
-“Fantastic time, lovely accommodation and friendly owners.A wonderful break and gorgeous views.”, Lisa, Tom and boys, November 2016.
-“Thank you so much for the warm welcome. We were extremely touched by your added kindness and thoughtfulness in considering our son's condition. Everything was beyond perfect. We had a lovely family break and hope to return one day. Thanks.”, Heather, Warren , Noah and Toby, October 2016
-"Fantastic property. New, modern apartment with large rooms. Lovely views to the front of the property. 5min drive to Bourton on the water. Wouldn't hesitate to use again.", Chris, October 2016
-"We will always remember our recent holiday at Fluffs Farm. Beautiful scenery with so many species of birds visiting to feed every day. So peaceful and relaxing. The accommodation exceeded our expectations and immediately became a real home from home. Seeing the resident Alpacas every day was a real treat. Roy and Sue, the owners of Fluffs Farm, were lovely genuine people and it was a pleasure to meet them, and we look forward to seeing them again in the future.
We would highly recommend Cotswold View to anyone considering a visit to this beautiful part of the Coltswolds." Jean, August 16
-“Wonderful accommodation, beautiful views and wildlife. A perfect base to explore the stunning villages, attractions and countryside. Roy & Sue, perfect hosts. Will be looking to come back soon!” - Toby & Sarah, May 2016
-“We've had a truly fantastic week here at Fluff's Farm, it's been an absolute treat! There's nothing that hasn't been thought through & it's so comfortable & relaxing here. Roy & Sue could not have been more welcoming. We're already planning our next trip! X” - Sarah & (Mum) Beryl, April 2016
-“Thank you so much for a holiday to be remembered. This truly is a beautiful place and we will definitely like to come back, and recommend to our friends and family. We love how when we first walked in to the holiday home it felt so homily and we had everything we would possibly need. Thank you so much we all really enjoyed it.” - Chloe, Alfie, Nicola, Matt, April 2016
-“I wish I could live here always! Relaxing place, very nice accommodation! Amazing mattress, the best in my life! Thanks a lot.” - Mauro & all the family, March 2016
-“Had a lovely relaxing time here at Fluff's Farm, the accommodation is like a home from home. Sue and Roy have thought of everything, they really are the best hosts, nothing is too much trouble. The surrounding area is beautiful, done some brilliant walks. The Burford Wildlife Park is a brilliant day out, thanks for the recommendation. Thank you Sue & Roy. We will be back soon xxx” - David, Laura & Thomas, March 2016
-“Had a relaxing and peaceful few days. The accommodation is excellent and has lovely views. Hope to return in the future.” - Bob & Jan – February 2016
-“Amazing!!
Thank you for making our weekend special.Beautiful accommodation, attention for detail amazing. Truly a very special place and hope to return very soon. Xxx” - Vince & Ann, February 2016
-“Thank you Roy & Sue for such a lovely welcome. We loved seeing the alpacas. Such a beautiful accommodation. The Cotswolds is such a beautiful place, beautiful lovely village. I'm sure we'll be back again.” - Rebecca, Shermiah & Jardine, February 2016
-“Wonderful relaxing week. Hosts are first class. Accommodation is excellent. We love the Cotswolds and this is an ideal location. Many thanks.” - Bryn & Lynn, January 2016.
-“Fluff's Farm is a delightful spot for the New Year. Thank you so much for all your efforts to make your guests feel welcome. Heartily recommended to others.” - Giles & Gemma, January 2016
