Description
Summary
Dove Cottage is a beautiful, traditional Cotswold stone property, located in the picturesque village of Naunton. The village is very popular, being set away from busy roads and benefitting from a good village pub, golf course and many walks straight from the doorstep. The well known market town of Stow-on-the-Wold and the beautiful village of Bourton-on-the-Water are both within six miles, with their wide range of pubs, shops and restaurants. Naunton is also ideally located for exploring the wider Cotswolds region and beyond, including famous places such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Blenheim Palace.
This lovely cottage has many character features, including oak beams, a stone fireplace with a wood burning stove, and solid wooden doors. The traditional character is complemented by modern facilities, including a Smart TV, fast wireless internet access and a well presented kitchen.
Dove Cottage sleeps a maximum of four people plus one infant in a cot, in two bedrooms, with one bathroom. There is a lovely patio area at the front of the property, together with a parking space for one car. The property is the perfect place for couples, families or small groups of friends seeking an idyllic rural retreat in the heart of the Cotswold countryside.
Description
Dove Cottage’s front door opens into the living room. The open plan downstairs contains the following rooms:
- Living room: Full of character, this room contains exposed beams and a stone fireplace with a wood burning stove. There is a two seater sofa, two armchairs, and a Smart TV with a Blu-ray/DVD/CD player;
- Kitchen/dining room: Accessed directly from the living room, this well presented room contains a double electric oven, four ring ceramic hob, dishwasher, fridge, small freezer, microwave, toaster and kettle. There is also a stylish glass dining table, which comfortably seats four.
Stairs lead up from the living room to the small first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:
- Bedroom 1: A lovely room with attractive rural views, which contains a double bed;
- Family bathroom: Contains a bath with handheld shower attachment, heated towel rail, wash basin and toilet. There is also a washing machine in the bathroom;
A door on the first floor landing leads to a second, steep stairway to the second floor bedroom:
- Bedroom 2: A lovely eaves room, which can be set up as either two single beds or a king size bed.
Directly outside the front of the cottage is a lovely, peaceful patio area, which contains a table, four chairs and a charcoal barbecue. There is also a small garden, together with a gravelled parking area, with space for one average sized car.
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
One medium sized dog is accepted, at a cost of £20 per booking. We do ask you to ensure that dogs never stray into the neighbouring properties - please note that there is no boundary fence to the garden and that Naunton village has a strict policy that dogs must be kept on leads everywhere when out walking, including on the village recreation field and footpaths.
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. We also ask that dogs are never left alone in the property.
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: Double bed
- Bedroom 2: Two single beds or a king size bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with handheld shower attachment, wash basin and toilet
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has an electric central heating system 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 obtained from the log store.
Services provided
The property has free fast wireless internet access and a Smart TV with a Blu-Ray/DVD/CD player. For the sake of our neighbours, we ask you please to avoid loud music late in the evenings.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
The property has a private parking area for one average sized car. Additional quiet 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 safety gate are provided. A highchair is available upon request.
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 property has many character features, including several steps leading up to the front door, narrow and steep stairs, some very low beams, and sloping ceilings, 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.
Candles/nightlights
No candles or nightlights are permitted inside the cottage.
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
Dove Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in June 2017. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Lovely little cottage , situated in a picturesque village. Ideally located for walks to Guiting Power, Bourton on the water to name a few. Owners were very welcoming. Nice clean property. Would recommend. There's a local pub which is dog friendly and very welcoming too.", Debbie, July 2021
-"Beautiful, well equipped, cottage in a pretty village. It was extremely peaceful. Being able to walk in any direction was a bonus.", Alexandra, June 2021
-"We have had a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage. Thank you for the fizz and chocolates! We have really enjoyed exploring the local areas. Thank you for a lovely stay!", Charlotte & Andrew, May 2021
-"We very much enjoyed our stay in your lovely cottage in beautiful Naunton. Everthing we needed was provided and thought about. We had delicious lunches at the Kingham Plough, the Wild Rabbit and the Horse & Groom at Oddington. The pups loved the walks over the fields.", Simon & Sarah, May 2021
-"Another wonderful break at our favourite spot in the Cotswolds! Lots of walking and of course the obligatory stop-off to the pubs along the way. The weather was good to us so the views around were perfect. Thank you so much again for the fizz and chocs! We hope we can come and stay again at Dove Cottage soon!", Mark & Sarah, May 2021
-"Lovely, well-equipped cottage. Thank you for the chocolates and fizz!", Jo, Keith & Nobby, April 2021
-"Bob and Barbara's cottage was a lovely place to stay for a weekend away in the Cotswolds. It's nicely located and has access to everywhere you'd need to go. The cottage was spotless and decorated very nicely, underfloor heating was especially nice after coming in from freezing temperatures outside! Would happily recommend and stay again.", Harpal, December 2020
-"Lovely, cosy cottage in the heart of the Cotswolds. Beautiful house with a great location to access many of the cotswolds best sights.", Michael, October 2020
-"Lovely cottage in a beautiful area. Would highly recommend for a quiet weekend.", Cecily, October 2020
-"Thanks, we loved your house and had a great weekend thanks!", Cecily, October 2020
-"Thanks for a great stay, kindly postponed from lockdown! The cottage is lovely - really well equipped, well modernised, spotlessly clean and very warm. We enjoyed lots of walks including to the Hollow Bottom at Guiting Power. Food at the Black Horse is good. Fizz and chocs appreciated, many thanks.", Jane & Ben, October 2020
-"Beautiful cottage in a wonderful location. Blessed with great weather and walked for miles and miles. Plough Inn at Ford and Hollow Bottom at Guiting Power - amazing food and local cider! Will visit again thank you.", Mel, Richard and Nelson, October 2020
-"Thanks so much for the fizz and chocs which met us on arrival. We love your beautiful cottage and would definitely recommend. Everything you could want/need is here in this peaceful village and cottage. Having read the extra Covid-19 cleaning protocols in place we feel really safe and thank you and your staff for working hard on behalf of your guests.", Jane & Shay, September 2020
-"Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Highly recommended.", Owen, September 2020
-"Great location, lovely cottage with great hosts.", Mark, March 2020
-"A lovely place to stay! A nice quiet little village in the heart of the Cotswolds. We loved being in a central location and there was easy access to all the main towns. The house was very clean and well maintained. Really enjoyed our relaxing week there.", Gareth, March 2020
-"The cottage is lovely, beautifuly decorated and very cute. The location is wonderfull, right in the middle of Naunton and the Cotswolds. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to come back sometime!”, Esme, March 2020
-"Amazing quiet little place, wonderful for the family. Beautiful village with plenty of scenic walks”, Carl, February 2020
-"Our stay in Dove cottage was great. We loved putting up here for the time we did. Bob was absolutely attentive to our calls, queries and very helpful too in the best possible way. Attention has been given to the finest detail in the amenities provided and this was a hit with us. The quality of everything - household wares, linens and utensils was incredible. Anyone would enjoy staying here and not to mention it’s perfect serene location and neighbourhood.”, Fatmata, February 2020
-"Dove Cottage was an absolute joy. It made for the perfect countryside retreat. We loved how cosy and authentic it was while containing so many modern features such as a fully equipped kitchen and underfloor heating. The location was wonderful for a place where you could truly escape from it all. We will surely return!", Nicholas, February 2020
-“This cottage is in such a fantastic location in the Cotswolds. Naunton is right in the centre of everything and if you have a car you can arrive to Bourton-on-the-water in 10 minutes. There are also beautiful walks through the countryside on your doorstep and the town has a wonderful small community feel. The house itself is so quaint. We were there for Christmas and the hosts had left a huge basket of food including chocolates, wine, cheese and bubbly. We would definitely come back! They made us feel so welcome.”, Sam, January 2020
-"Lovely, cosy, immaculately clean cottage in a beautiful, unspoilt, and exceptionally friendly village with a very lively and welcoming local pub.", Patricia, November 2019
-“We had a lovely stay at Dove cottage. Prosecco and chocolates on arrival was a nice touch. The cottage was very clean and you can see that the host goes to an effort to make it a nice place for visitors to stay in. The village of Naunton was also lovely.”, Emma, September 2019
-"Dove cottage was a little slice of heaven, as was Naunton. We could have not asked for a better experience. Super cozy, surreal location, and an overall special place. We enjoyed all of the local walking paths, the great pub down the road, and just sitting out front playing Scrabble with our kids (12 & 14). Our kids LOVED it- as did we. We all have said we WILL return someday. Thank you. Also, the owner popped by the day after we arrived to make sure all was 'good'. That was much appreciated.", Jen, June 2019
-“Wonderful and cozy little cottage. Kitchen equipment perfect. Beds very comfortable. Nice little garden. Very quiet. Very friendly and helpful owners. We will definitely come again.”, Uta, May 2019
-“We had a lovely stay in Dove Cottage. When you walk out off the driveway, you're at the prettiest spot in Naunton. There are lots of nice things to do in the area. We loved going to the farm park with our little boy and to the Bathsford arboretum. The cottage is so cosy and everything was provided for and Bob was very helpful and quick to respond to our texts.”, Angela, May 2019
-"Beautiful cottage. Very clean. Luxurious towels. Fizz in the fridge. Lovely local pub and fantastic walks all around. So peaceful. Would highly recommend it for a romantic break.", Leanne, February 2019
-"The cottage was warm, spotless and in an idyllic location.", Caroline, January 2019
-"Homely cottage with great amenities in a fabulous setting. Wonderful place to recharge our batteries.", Angi, December 2018
-"Dove Cottage was amazing! Our family felt like we were home as soon as we stepped in the beautiful blue door. The cottage is cosy, charming, comfortable, and impeccably clean. All of ones needs are accounted for by the owners - from nightlights to torches to hair dryers and welcome gifts. They have truly thought of it all. Additionally, the kitchen has all you need to prepare a nice meal. If you're not in the mood to cook, we highly recommend the pubs in the local area. The Black Horse and the Hollow Bottom were both friendly and served excellent meals. Situated right off the stream and amidst numerous trekking routes, we were in heaven. The village is lovely too. Do take some time to explore it! Bottom line: if you are looking for a wonderful cottage in a gorgeous area, look no further!", Peter, November 2018
-"We've had a great week in this cottage, the kids (and we) really loved it! And the Cotswolds are beautiful!", Martyn and Joyce, October 2018
-"A wonderful stay in Dove Cottage. The perfect place to stay and explore the Cotswolds. Many thanks.", Louise and Roger, October 2018
-"We had a great time at your lovely cottage. The weather was magnificent! And so we really enjoyed our stay very much!", Jaci and Dirk, September 2018
-"Oh, what a place! We are excited about the house, the village and the landscape. One week is definitely too short for visiting all. We must come back.", Thoralf, August 2018
-"We have had a wonderful weekend made all the better by your beautiful cottage, so warm and cosy. Thank you so much for everything.", Helen, August 2018
-"Absolutely fantastic, we hope to return again soon.", Stuart, July 2018
-"We had a very pleasant stay. The neighbours are really friendly, it's a beautiful village and location. The cottage has everything you need.", Tim, July 2018
-"Very clean, exceptionally beautiful part of the Cotswolds, we walked with our dog around Naunton it was lovely and quaint and less touristy than other parts. The home was clean and had everything we needed. If I came back to Cotwolds I would definitely stay again!”, Ayse, May 2018
-"The cottage was ideal for our weekend break, perched in the midst of the Cotswolds and surrounded by beautiful countryside. Conveniently there is also very welcoming pub within close walking distance! The house was quaint on the outside and modern, clean and well-appointed in the inside. A lovely touch was the bottle of bubbles and the chocolate Easter bunny to welcome us. Felt relaxed from start to finish.", Pete, April 2018
-"Lovely cottage. Warm, cosy and well equipped. Comfortable beds and immaculately clean. Highly recommended.", Simon, March 2018
-"A lovely clean homely small character Cottage in a lovely location for exploring the Cotswolds. A very late booking completed efficiently by Character Cottages. Thank you.", Margaret, January 2018
-"Great location, spotlessly clean and well equipped. Would definitely recommend!", Matthew, December 2017
-"We have had a lovely weekend at Dove cottage. Beautiful place! Thank you for the bubbles too!", Fran, Philippa, Anne and Sarah, November 2017
-"Amazing cottage, lovely weather. Will be back! Thanks.", Nicola and John, November 2017
-"Thank you. We have had such a lovely stay here, our boys don’t want to leave. They love the underfloor heating in the bathroom. We really enjoyed the walk from Naunton across the fields to Guiting Power. Slightly caught out by the clocks changing but managed to find our way back in the dark. Amazing cottage, comfortable and clean, thank you for the prosecco! Enjoyed a long, long game of Monopoly by the fire. We will be back!", Andrew, Keeley, Oskar and Albert, October 2017
-"This cottage is absolutely amazing. We loved every minute of our stay here. Our daughter loved it and now doesn’t want to go home. We will love to come back to this beautiful quaint location.", Sharmen and Khawer, October 2017
-"We had a wonderful relaxing 2 nights in Dove Cottage. It has been done superbly throughout. Thanks.", Craig and Victoria, October 2017
-"Friends were visiting from Australia and they chose this beautiful place to stay. We loved the beautiful cottage. The beds and sheets were so cosy. Everything was clean and available to use. Black Horse Inn set menu on a Monday is a must! Thank you for the experience.", Taz, Eileen, Ollie, DC and Emma, October 2017
-"We have had a lovely few days at Dove Cottage. Loved the area and the cottage and hope to return to explore some more!", Richard, Linda and family, October 2017
-"Beautiful old cottage. We really enjoyed our stay at Dove Cottage. It was very comfortable and was well equipped and in a lovely Cotswold village. The local pub was friendly and we enjoyed a great meal there.", Richard, October 2017
-"Lovely cottage. Cosy, immaculate, comfortable in lovely Cotswolds. Great 3 generation break.", Gill, October 2017
-"Great place. Very clean and well fitted out two bedroom. Very comfortable and off street parking for one car. The Black Horse Tavern down the street was excellent for dinner.", Michael, October 2017
-"Beautiful cottage in a lovely corner of the Cotswolds. We had a fantastic weekend stay in Dove Cottage! It was perfect for five of us (friends) and was spotlessly clean. The cottage has a lovely cosy feel and is beautifully finished with everything you need. The beds were so comfortable, too! The location is perfect for everything. We enjoyed a great walk along the Cotswolds Way to Broadway Tower (which starts just a few hundred metres from the cottage) and it was great to be able to walk to Broadway's lovely shops and pubs in just a few minutes. I'd highly recommend a stay at Dove Cottage!", Lisa, October 2017
-“Thanks for allowing us to stay in your lovely cottage. It was perfect - bed really comfortable, fire ace. Partridge pie in the pub recommended! Great to hear owls at night and horses in the mooring too!”, Paul, Heather, Merlin and Meg, September 2017
-“We’ve had a really lovely time at Dove Cottage. Loved having a log fire now we’re heading into autumn.”, Nick and Elaine, September 2017
-“We have enjoyed our stay in your lovely, cosy cottage. Out and about every day despite the weather. Richard and Diane Shales, September 2017
-"Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful cottage with us. We’ve had a wonderful week exploring a gorgeous part of the world made all the better by the welcome we found in your cottage! Very comfy and a great location!”, Helen & Noel, September 2017
-“Had a lovely few days. Cottage was really nice and quaint. Black Horse was a regular spot as kids loved it!”, The Griffins family, August 2017
-“Excellent. Well equipped. Lovely spot for touring. Lovely neighbours.”, David and Jacqueline, August 2017
-“We’ve had a lovely time staying here. A great location too! Monday £10 dinner at the Black Horse Inn was great and we also enjoyed meals at the Ebrington Arms and the Old Butcher’s Shop in Stow-on-the-Wold. Great walks in the surrounding areas too (although a little wet!).”, Gina & Chris, August 2017
-“Lovely cottage, well equipped with everything you need. Great food at Hollow Bottom pub. Weather not too good but still had a great time exploring the area.”, The Garrod’s, August 2017
-"Absolutely brilliant, very clean. Lovely people in the village and nice surrounding areas.", Tracy, August 2017
-“We had a fantastic time here and really love the cottage. Such a beautiful part of the world.”, Elaine and Shane, July 2017
-“The cottage is a great place in a gorgeous village. It’s quiet and lovely, there is a lot of pleasant walks in the countryside.”, Baptiste P, July 2017
- “We’ve had a fantastic time in this beautiful, well-appointed cottage – everything we’d hoped for and more. Perfect part of the Cotswolds to explore with a huge range of dog friendly sites and amenities on the doorstep. Thank you so much.”, Allie and Joseph, June 2017
-“Thank you for your warm welcome. We’ve had a great time in Dove Cottage. We also made good use of the maps and have seen a lot of this beautiful area. It is a perfect place to stay.", Rob and Marleen, June 2017
-“Pleasant, well equipped cottage in a beautiful, friendly village. A great base for exploring the area.”, Janet and Ken, May 2017
-“Lovely cottage in a wonderful location. We so enjoyed sitting (and eating meals) in the beautiful garden. What a great part of the Cotswolds to explore.”, John and Cathy, May 2017
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Dove 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 (with small supply of charcoal) | Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels | Blu-ray/DVD player |
| Four ring ceramic hob | Fridge | Small freezer |
| Kettle | Microwave | Outdoor table and seating |
| Double electric oven | Toaster | Smart TV |
| Washing machine | Fast wireless internet | Dishwasher |
| Travel cot (without linen) | High chair (available upon request) | Safety gate (at the bottom of the stairs) |
| Cafetiere | Electric hand mixer | |
| 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 | Shampoo and bath gel | |
| Other equipment and facilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Clothes drying rack | CO detector | Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket | Fire extinguishers | First aid kit |
| Hair dryer | Iron | Ironing board |
Travel
Dove Cottage is located in the quiet village of Naunton, within 6 miles of the popular market towns of Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold.
Travelling by car
Naunton is easily accessed by car, being located approximately 4 miles away from the A429 (Fosse Way) and approximately 6 miles away from the A40, which are two of the main roads running through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Naunton is Kingham (approximately 10 miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of less than 90 minutes. There is no taxi rank at Kingham station, so it is worth pre-booking a taxi, if required.
Travelling by plane
Naunton is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 50 miles, approximately 70 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 78 miles, approximately 100 minute drive;
- Bristol International Airport: 60 miles, approximately 80 minute drive
