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 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.
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 wood store (with an honesty box for the cost of logs).
Services provided
The property has free fast wireless internet access and a Smart TV with a Blu-Ray/DVD/CD player.
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, 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:
- "Absolutely brilliant, very clean. Lovely people in the village and nice surrounding areas.", Tracy, August 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
Floorplan
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
