Key Features
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.
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.
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 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
- 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 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
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:
-"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
