Description
Summary
Fairview Cottage is a truly stunning Cotswold stone cottage, perfectly located in the heart of the peaceful, picturesque village of Longborough, two miles north of the famous market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, and surrounded by the stunning countryside of the North Cotswolds. Longborough sits on the side of a hill, with lovely views over the Evenlode Valley and, despite being a small village, it is fortunate to have a pub, village shop, cafe and a local farm shop. Many beautiful countryside walks can be accessed directly from the cottage, and it is ideally located for exploring the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as further afield places, such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath.
The cottage has recently been fully refurbished by its owners, who have expertly combined contemporary style and furnishings with the cottage’s traditional character, which includes original oak beams, exposed Cotswold stone walls and a beautiful inglenook fireplace, with a wood burning stove. The character of the cottage is complemented by its modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a curved TV and a well presented kitchen.
Fairview Cottage sleeps eight people, in four bedrooms, with three bathrooms. One of the bedrooms is in an annexe in the back garden, with its own bathroom. There is a lovely garden at the rear of the property and quiet on street parking is available outside or close to the cottage. Fairview Cottage is perfect for an extended family or for a group of friends looking for a relaxing break in a stunning cottage, in the heart of one the Cotswold’s loveliest villages.
Description
Fairview Cottage is one of a short row of Cotswold stone cottages, located in the heart of the peaceful rural village of Longborough. The front door is accessed from the pavement and it opens into a small hallway, which then leads into the living room. The following rooms are on the ground floor:
- Living room: A stunningly decorated and furnished room, with a wealth of traditional character, including oak beams, exposed Cotswold stone walls and a beautiful inglenook fireplace, with a wood burning stove. There are two lovely sofas, each seating 2/3, a comfy chair, and a large curved TV. Comfy chairs can also be brought through from the dining room, to provide additional seating;
- Kitchen and dining room: This large, sociable space looks out to the back garden and has been beautifully decorated. In the corner of the room is a lovely, large Chesterfield sofa, perfect for relaxing in. The well presented kitchen area contains a small breakfast bar with two stools, an electric cooker, four ring induction hob, full size fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster and Nespresso coffee machine. The dining area contains a round table, which comfortably seats six, and an additional two chairs are available to take the seating capacity to eight;
- Utility room: Leading through to the cloakroom, this convenient space contains a washing machine and a sink;
- Cloakroom: Contains a toilet and a wash basin.
Stairs lead up from the ground floor to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:
- Bedroom 1 (Moreton): Looking out over the back garden, with a sloping ceiling, this beautiful room contains a double bed and a comfy chair. There is an ensuite bathroom, with a walk-in shower, toilet, pedestal sink and heated towel rail;
- Bedroom 2 (Longborough): Stylish and elegant, this room contains a king size bed, a comfy chair and a large built-in wardrobe;
- Family bathroom: Contains a bath with overhead shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail.
Further steep stairs lead up from the first floor landing to the second floor:
- Bedroom 3 (Bourton): Another stylish room, in the eaves of the cottage, with oak beams and low, sloping ceilings, which contains two single beds.
A half stabled door leads out from the kitchen to the back garden, which contains a lovely patio area, off which is the fourth bedroom annexe:
- Bedroom 4 (Stow): Beautifully decorated and fully insulated, with underfloor heating throughout, this bedroom contains a double bed, a comfy chair, small wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom, with a walk-in shower, toilet, pedestal sink and heated towel rail.
There is a large table on the patio, with seating for eight, and a charcoal barbecue. Beyond the patio area is a lawned garden area, with a lovely Cotswold stone wall at the end and a wooden bench.
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, including its grounds, is eight guests (including infants in cots), 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 eight guests at the property.
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
- Bedroom 1 (Moreton) – 1st floor: Double bed
- Bedroom 2 (Longborough) - 1st floor: King size bed
- Bedroom 3 (Bourton) – 2nd floor: 2 x single beds
- Bedroom 4 (Stow) - annexe: Double bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with overhead shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
- Bedroom 1 ensuite: Walk-in shower, toilet, pedestal sink and heated towel rail
- Bedroom 4 ensuite: Walk-in shower, toilet, pedestal sink and heated towel rail
- Downstairs cloakroom: Toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has a gas central heating system.
Electricity and gas are included in the rental price. An initial basket of logs is provided for the wood burning stove and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a curved Freeview TV, plus DAB radio and an iPod dock. A telephone is also provided for local calls, with an honesty box for the cost of calls made.
Parking
There is only one parking space directly outside the cottage, with further spaces available in the road opposite.
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 safety gate are provided. The safety gate encloses the kitchen and dining area, separating it from the stairs and the living room.
The property's back garden is enclosed, however, please note that there is a right of access through the garden for the neighbours, therefore children should be supervised outside at all times.
Initial consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (e.g. 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 is an old property and has many character features, including narrow and steep stairs, low beams 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. In particular, guests should note that the second floor eaves bedroom has low, sloping ceilings.
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.
Hen, Stag and other same sex parties
Unfortunately, Hen, Stag and other same sex groups are not allowed at Fairview Cottage.
If you would like to enquire as part of a same sex group, please contact us, as these may be accepted at the sole discretion of the property owner. Please note that same sex family groups are welcome.
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
Fairview Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in May 2016. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
- "Beautiful cottage in a stunning village and great location. We couldn’t fault it!", Vikki, October 2018
- "We travelled as two families with two children each. The cottage was spacious enough for all of us and was stocked with plenty of crockery, cutlery, pots and pans. The owners did a wonderful job in making the cottage cosy and homely with great attention to detail. As the weather was beautiful, we could make ample use of the garden where once again, even with 8 people in total, there was enough space for all of us.", Bettina, May 2018
- "A delightful and well appointed property. The cottage is in a picturesque small village, with easy access to lots of other beautiful villages. It suited our family of five with three young children and our friends in the annex (or Love Shack as we called it) extremely well. If anything it is better than what the pictures show and has lots of things for an indulgent escape, including kitchen equipment, maps of walking trails etc. Everything is basically new and it is well appointed.", Ingrid, October 2017
- "Truly stunning! Fairview cottage is amazing. It has everything you could ever want for a wonderful experience. Longborough is a quaint village with a very friendly pub and shop just along the road. The cottage is beautifully set out and has lots of special touches to make your stay memorable. The decor is well thought out and of quality standard. Our family loved the garden which had a great lawn for the children, a lovely patio and BBQ. We visited the Cotswold Wildlife Park which was fabulous and also stunning bourton on the water. Overall we had a wonderful long weekend break and didnt want to leave!! Recommended 100% and thank you.", Carole, September 2017
- “Beautifully renovated cottage. Modern kitchen and bathrooms with everything we needed. Lovely attention to detail. Cosy when cold outside and lovely garden for kids to play in when warm. Easy access (with car) to many lovely villages. Very thoughtful welcome basket and excellent written local guide. Many thanks. Highly recommend.”, Lauren, September 2017
- “Beautiful cottage! We really enjoyed our stay.”, Giselle, June 2017
- "Beautiful cottage, great location and very well catered for. Thank you.", Amanda, May 2017
- "Fairview Cottage is like The Tardis... it looks small from the outside but is spacious, well equipped, beautifully furnished and comfortable on the inside with plenty of room for 8 people. Beds were comfortable though we all thought the duvets were too heavy. We could have done with more than 3 dishwasher tablets and I banged my head a few times on the (low) cooker hood, but generally the kitchen was well-equipped (1 chipped mug- but I don't think we were responsible!)and the dining table was ideal for our birthday party. It said there was a voucher for the shop- but there wasn't! There was always plenty of hot water; however we noticed a small amount of water overflowing somehow from the en-suite shower, running down the support at the bottom of the stairs (only occurred after 1 shower, not every time). The garden table and chairs were well-used, given the fabulous weather last weekend, and we enjoyed the delightful garden in the sunshine. The village is lovely and we enjoyed the pub and walks locally. Overall very comfortable and luxurious; a pleasure to stay in your cottage and we all highly recommend it." Valerie, April 2017
- "A beautiful cottage in a superb location, the quality to detail is superb. The owners have not scrimped on any part of the property and the quality is high. A great family break that I would highly recommend. The owners have also not been greedy on price and it is very competitive for what you receive. Keep up the good work." Jason Hutchings, April 2017
- “Beautiful cottage. Really stylish. They have thought of everything! Very comfortable beds. Great position next to the village pub and shop and working easy reach of walks and Stow. We will be back!”, Melissa, March 2017
- “Wonderful cottage. So well equipped and beautifully furnished. Lovely walks on doorstep.”, Jane, February 2017
- “Definitely a beautiful and characterful cottage, Fairview is comfortable, cosy and thoughtfully equipped and decorated throughout. Highly recommended. We also welcomed being able to walk to the village shop and the friendly local pub for homemade Sunday lunch.
Longborough was also a great central Cotswold location for us, as family members who were joining us from London were able to get a direct train to Moreton-on-the-Marsh which was only 3 miles away.”, Julie, December 2016
- “Very comfortable accommodation. The Christmas decorations were the icing on the cake! We had a lovely time.”, Linda, December 2016
- “Beautiful cottage, well managed, decorated and utilities. Loved the stay, the walks and local pub.”, Michael, November 2016
- "We had a fantastic stay at Fairview Cottage. The house is beautifully decorated and very comfortable - we couldn't have chosen a better place. Thank you." Ann Petty, November 2016
- "Had such an amazing weekend with friends at Fairview. We have the serious blues to be back in London after such a wonderful and peaceful few nights with copious bottles of wine! The cottage was extremely well equipped and we can't wait to book our next stay there already." Charlotte, October 2016
- "A lovely cottage in great location.", Paula, October 2016
- "I stayed at Fairview Cottage in August with some friends to celebrate my 50th birthday. The cottage is set in a beautiful little village, with a pub 50 yards away and a shop/café about 30 yards away - the cottage itself is stunning. No expense has been spared here, it is of the highest quality. I had a bottle of wine and a birthday cake waiting on arrival, a lovely touch thank you. The weather held off for the weekend and we were able to eat breakfast and have evening drinks out in the beautiful garden. The 4 bedrooms were of the highest quality. I stayed in the outside annexe bedroom which was gorgeous, and everything was immaculate. The furnishings were very high quality, the kitchen was very high quality, the bedrooms, the bathrooms etc etc I think you get the picture. Attention to detail such as a chalk board in the kitchen with details of all the local shows and events in the area detailed by month show how much the owners care about making this the perfect place to stay. A perfect cottage made for a lovely birthday weekend. I don’t think I could praise this place highly enough, can I give it more than 5 stars?"
- "...If Heineken did holiday cottages, they’d probably do them like this!” Brian, August 16
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Fairview 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 |
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| Charcoal barbecue (without charcoal) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Nespresso machine (without pods) |
| Four ring induction hob |
Fridge freezer |
DAB radio and iPod dock |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
Toaster |
Curved Freeview TV |
| Washing machine |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| Travel cot (without linen) |
High chair |
Safety gate |
| Telephone (local calls only) |
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| General provisions |
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| 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 |
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| Other equipment and facilities |
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| Clothes drying rack |
CO detectors |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Hair dryers x 2 |
Iron |
Ironing board |
| Torches |
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Travel
Fairview Cottage is located in the heart of the peaceful village of Longborough, two miles north of Stow-on-the-Wold.
Travelling by car
Longborough is located close to the A424, the A44 and the A429 (Fosse Way) and is easily accessed by car.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Longborough 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
Longborough is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 43 miles, approximately 60 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 75 miles, approximately 100 minute drive;
- Bristol International Airport: 72 miles, approximately 90 minute drive.
