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
A security deposit of £150 is payable, which is returned after the letting period, subject to an inspection of the property. For the avoidance of doubt, guests are requested to leave the property in a reasonable condition, consistent with the property's appearance upon arrival. In the event that the owners, or their appointed housekeepers, have to spend additional time tidying up after your departure, then the cost of this extra time may be deducted from your security deposit. Please note that failure to return the keys after departure can result in the loss of your security deposit. The security deposit is payable prior to arrival at the property, via a bank transfer or a valid debit or credit card.
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.
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 arrive later.
Bed sizes and configurations
- Master bedroom: Super king size bed
- Bedroom 2: King size bed or 2 x 75cm wide single beds
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin
- Master bedroom ensuite: Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has electric radiators and electricity is included in the rental price.
An initial basket of logs is provided for the real fire and further supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free fast fibre broadband as standard (100mbs upload and download), and a Freeview TV.
There is no telephone at the property and guests should note that the mobile phone reception in the property is variable.
Guests with bicycles are welcome to store them in a locked outbuilding at the neighbouring Guest House.
Parking
There is free, quiet on-street parking available by the village green, next 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
Regrettably, Forge Cottage does not accept children under the age of ten years.
Initial consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. tea, coffee, sugar, milk, biscuits, bread and butter, dishwasher tablets, toilet rolls, cleaning products, 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 character features, including narrow and steep stairs, and two 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.
The smoke 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.
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
Forge Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in December 2013. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Customer Feedback:
-"Well equipped and comfortable cottage. We had a very relaxing time." Anne, July 2021
-"Forge Cottage was fantastic! Well equipped and spotlessly clean. Every room was finished to a high standard and had a wonderful homely feel. I would definitely recommend a stay there and will hopefully be back in the future.", Paul, August 2020
-"Excellent character cottage in lovely quiet village", Phil, August 2020
-"We had a wonderful stay. The cottage was warm, welcoming and sparkling clean! The welcome hamper was a really nice touch and we appreciated the neighbours coming over to make sure we had everything we needed. The space was a really good size for 4 adults and 2 babies and the village itself was very cute and in a great location.”, Leila, March 2020
-"Outstanding place! As shown on images and even better. Graham and Lou are very hospitable. We fell in love with the amazing scenery and nature here.", Kirill, March 2020
-"Absolutely fantastic. Huge super comfortable bed. The living room complete with open fire is perfect to relax in after a long walk.”, Mark, February 2020
-"A great location in a lovely village, everything we could have wished for and more.", Richard, December 2019
-“Really lovely property and we enjoyed our stay.”, Jon-Paul, November 2019
-“We had an unforgettable stay at Forge Cottage. It really is the most perfect and comfortable base to explore all the Cotswolds has to offer. Louise and Graham are the perfect hosts and their spotless and gorgeous cottage is heaven. All the little touches make the trip extra special.like chocolates and wine on arrival. Kids amenities are very much appreciated and very high quality. Even have a good collection of toys which my 4.5 year old loved. We would love to return to sample country life at Forge Cottage again!”, Sonal, August 2019
-“The cottage was beautiful and perfectly located - It felt like home. Beautiful, clean and in a pretty little village. Would go back again.”, Gargi, August 2019
-“Absolutely delightful cottage in lovely village. The cottage has everything you need for a 'home away from home' experience. It is spotless and we really appreciated the provisions left by the host. I hope one day to return, as four nights was not enough to enjoy the cottage, the village and all the surrounds.”, Jacqueline, August 2019
-"Lovely cottage nice location and the owners were friendly caring people will be coming back one day soon.", Matt, August 2019
-"A fantastic little cottage, would recommend, the owners are very friendly and helpful. The village is excellent and in a good location.", Jeremy, July 2019
-“Forge Cottage is a very clean, well-looked after cottage. It is very comfortable and has everything you need. The owners are nearby and were super-helpful. The village of Guiting Power is very pretty and friendly”, Helen, June 2019
-"A beautiful well equipped, well maintained cottage in a superb location, with great walks virtually on the doorstep and The Hollow Bottom for excellent food and beers. Very, very highly recommended.", Frank, June 2019
-“Perfect little cottage in a glorious village. Couldn’t have asked for better. We walked the Donnington Way and based ourselves here. Lovely break.”, Jo, April 2019
-“Lovely cottage, felt like home from home. Appreciated the welcome pack of goodies. Thank you”, Claire, March 2019
-"Great hosts. We received a welcome pack and were even asked before we arrived if we preferred red or white! Really well equipped kitchen and very comfortable reception room. Altogether a great long weekend. Thanks.", Barry, March 2019
-"This lovely place really has everything you need and would ever think you needed! Really thoughtful welcome touches and owners local and on hand for any problems. Really clean, nice furnishings and quirky and quaint. Everyone very friendly in the village with a café, two pubs and a shop/bakers. Fabulous.", Nova March 2019
-"We had a fantastic stay at forge cottage. It had everything you could possibly need. We even had the added bonus of beautiful weather which was great for February. The Cotswolds is truly stunning and we will definitely be back.", Samantha, March 2019
-“My family and I had a fantastic stay at the Forge Cottage over a sunny weekend in February. The cottage was in immaculate condition with tasteful decor and a cosy feel! There were lots of board games to play by the fire place and a lovely little pub round the corner. Would definitely recommend this place!”, Vidhya, February 2019
-"A lovely quaint Cotswold cottage in a beautiful location. The photos do not do it justice. The property was bigger than we expected. Very well stocked. Comfortable, warm. Very nice!", Nicholas, February 2019
-"We had a great weekend at Forge Cottage, which is quiet, comfortable, cosy and warm. Wonderful walks from the doorstep. Graham & Louise the owners are next door if you need any help and were very welcoming. Lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the world.", Simon, January 2019
-"Nice time, very comfortable once we navigated the narrow roads to the cottage. It's a nice village with friendly people and very good restaurants a short walk away . Very helpful and friendly owners. We should be back.", Michael, October 2018
-"This was the perfect home base for discovering the Cotswolds. Guiting Power is a lovely little town. The cottage had everything we needed to sleep, cook, etc. The hosts left us morning essentials (milk, bread, butter) which was incredibly thoughtful. The cottage included a ton of information that was helpful for exploring the area, including local walking guides. We would have loved to have stayed longer!”, Sara, September 2018
-"The cottage was clean and neat, equipped with all the provisions we could think of and more. The hosts are nearby and super friendly and attentive to everything we needed. We traveled with a baby and they made his stay super comfortable with a cot and a high chair already in place upon arrival. We were happy to find out that the photos in the property page match real life. Bottom line, we had a lovely stay and would recommend this cottage to anyone who takes on a cotwolds vacation.", Yoav, August 2018
-"We had a lovely stay at Forge Cottage. We were travelling from Australia and it was a great spot to share with British relatives. The location was superb and the cottage fitted out with everything we needed for a comfortable stay.", Emma, June 2018
-"Great place to stay in the heart of the Cotswolds.", Martin, April 2018
-"The cottage is lovely and clean and the hosts really welcoming and friendly. The location is excellent with beautiful walks nearby and two cosy pubs a few minutes walk from the front door. We loved the thoughtful touches of fresh flowers and it was great to have a roaring fire on the go.", Andrew and Laura, February 2018
-"Beautiful cosy cottage with lovely big rooms and really sweet finishing touches. We will definitely be back, absolutely loved it!", Sam, December 2017
-"The cottage is in a quiet village but there are two good pubs in the area. The walking is great with plenty of circular walks on the doorstep. The Cotswold towns such as Bourton on the Water and Stow on the Wold are within easy reach. The cottage itself is quirky, possibly best for 3 people rather than more but having two bathrooms was perfect for our party of 3 adults.”, Amanda, November 2017
-“Cottage was situated in a nice village. Cosy to stay and well maintained. Really appreciated the initial welcome pack with bread Milk and butter along with board games . Plenty of information about places to visit.”, Seema, August 2017
-“Very enjoyable, pretty village with 2 pubs and grocers, ideal for a relaxing break.”, Louise, July 2017
-“Once again, a most marvellous time in our favourite Cotswold cottage. It is so lovely going out for the day and then returning to ‘our’ place come evening. Jo and Chris could not have been more pleasant and helpful – as always - a treat!! Many thanks!" Nat and Bernadette, May 2017
-“Warm welcome. Ideal cottage for family get together. Enjoyed exploring this lovely village." Wemyss family, April 2017
-"A really cosy and comfortable cottage in a pretty Cotswold village. Lovely walks direct from the village and a very friendly pub nearby." John, February 2017
-"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Forge Cottage. Chris and Joanne are lovely hosts! Everything in the cottage is remarkably clean which is so welcoming on arrival (as were the fresh flowers and freshly baked bread)! Possibly could update the decor in the bathrooms/kitchen as it's outdated and showing signs of wear and tear... but a freshened look, while maintaining a cottage feel, would be a super lift. Virtually no wifi in the cottage though it's readily available in the garden of Guiting Guesthouse next door. I would recommend this cottage, Guiting Power, and the Cotswolds in general." Denise, September 2016
-“Cottage very comfortable and plenty of space for four adults and a child. The only downside ceilings very thin and you could hear conversations. Otherwise everything to a high standard.” – Krystyna, September 2016
-"Thank you very much for a great Christmas at the cottage. It was perfect for us and in a brilliant location. It is a lovely cottage and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We received a genuine welcome at the cottage – and also at the local post office, shop, pub and the Christmas Day service at the church! Lovely cottage, lovely village. Thank you!" - December 2013
