Description
Summary
Forge Cottage is a lovely Cotswold stone property, managed by the neighbouring Guiting Guest House. The cottage is in the centre of the beautiful and peaceful village of Guiting Power, which is surrounded by the stunning countryside of the North Cotswolds. Guiting Power remains a traditional Cotswold village, with friendly locals who live and work in the area, creating a lovely sense of community. It benefits from two well-regarded pubs, which are in walking distance of the cottage, as well as a bakery which stocks local provisions and a Post Office with tearoom, serving food throughout the day. For families, there is a lovely park with playing field, swings, sand pit and a zip wire. The well known market towns of Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water are both approximately six miles away and the cottage is well placed for exploring the entire Cotswolds region.
The cottage has been enhanced by its current owners, whilst maintaining its traditional character, including wooden beams and floors, and a real fire. The character of the cottage is complemented by its modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a Freeview TV and a well presented kitchen.
The cottage sleeps a maximum of five guests (one on a futon bed), in two bedrooms, with two bathrooms. Quiet on street parking is freely available. Forge Cottage is an ideal retreat for friends, couples or a family, looking for a peaceful getaway in a beautiful village.
Description
The front door of Forge Cottage opens into a small hallway, off which are the following rooms:
- Living/dining room: A large, characterful room, with wooden beams and floors, and a real fire plus a Freeview TV. There is comfy seating for five and a large wooden dining table, with seating for six;
- Kitchen: The good sized kitchen contains an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster and a Nescafe coffee machine,, plus a small table and a couple of chairs.
Stairs lead up from the hallway to the first floor landing. The following rooms are on the first floor:
- Master bedroom: A large bedroom, containing a super king size bed and a single futon bed on a raised platform. There is an en-suite bathroom, with a walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin;
- Bedroom 2: Contains a double bed;
- Family bathroom: Contains a bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin.
There is a small, enclosed patio area outside the front door of Forge Cottage with a table and chairs in the warmer months of the year.
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
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. 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 five 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 five 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
- Bedroom 1: Super king size bed and single futon bed
- Bedroom 2: Double bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin;
- En-suite bathroom: Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin.
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has an electric storage central heating system. 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 wireless internet access and a Freeview TV. Please note the internet connection is stronger in the downstairs rooms.
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
A standard cot (with linen) and high chair are provided.
A babysitting service can be provided by prior arrangement with the owner.
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 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 and is in the process of building up customer feedback. With its outstanding presentation and ideal location, we have little doubt that this property will be a favourite with guests.
Other Customer Feedback:
-"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
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Forge 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 |
|---|
| Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Nescafe coffee machine (a small, initial supply of capsules is provided) |
Four ring electric hob |
| Fridge/freezer |
Slimline dishwasher |
High chair |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
CD and radio player |
Toaster |
| Travel cot (with linen) |
Freeview TV |
Wireless internet |
| General provisions |
|---|
| Bin bags |
Dishwasher tablets |
J cloths & scourers |
| Salt and pepper |
Small quantity of instant coffee |
Small quantity of sugar |
| Small quantity of tea bags & herbal teas |
Toilet roll |
Washing up liquid |
| Other equipment and facilities |
|---|
| Picnic basket |
Fire extinguishers |
Hair dryer |
| Smoke alarms |
Iron |
Ironing board |
Travel
Forge Cottage is located in the quiet village of Guiting Power, within seven miles of the popular market towns of Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold.
Travelling by car
Forge Cottage is easily accessed by car, being located approximately six miles away from both the A429 (Fosse Way) and the A40, which are two of the main roads running through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Forge Cottage is Kingham (approximately 12 miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of less than 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Forge Cottage is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 48 miles, approximately 75 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 80 miles, approximately 100 minute drive;
- Bristol International Airport: 61 miles, approximately 85 minute drive.
