Description
Summary
Gables Cottage is a Grade II listed Cotswold stone property which sleeps six guests, in three bedrooms, with two bathrooms. The cottage has been lovingly furnished by its owners and retains many of its original character features, including a large inglenook fireplace with a cosy wood burning stove, exposed oak beams and Cotswold stone walls, elm floorboards and stunning wooden spiral staircases.
The character of the cottage is complemented by modern facilities including wireless internet access, a TV with full Sky package, and a well-equipped kitchen. There is a wonderful enclosed rear garden, and quiet off-street parking for two cars is available.
Location
Located in the picturesque village of Churchill, Gables Cottage is surrounded by the beautiful Cotswold countryside. This peaceful and idyllic village is fortunate to have a well-regarded village pub, The Chequers, a village green and the historic All Saints church which has features modelled on three Oxford colleges.
Churchill falls within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with many walks and cycle routes on its doorstep to enjoy, including a five mile route to neighbouring Kingham. Kingham is a popular chocolate box village which is home to the Daylesford organic farmshop and café and the award-winning Wild Rabbit inn which prides itself on its creative dishes and use of seasonal ingredients. Churchill is within easy reach of many other lovely towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as further afield destinations such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Blenheim Palace.
Description
Gables Cottage is the perfect property for a family or gathering of friends who are seeking a relaxing break in a character filled cottage, surrounded by the beautiful Cotswold countryside. The property is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
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| Living room |
The spacious dual aspect living room has an abundance of character including exposed oak beams, exposed Cotswold stone and flagstone flooring in one half of the room. This room contains:
- large inglenook fireplace with cosy wood burning stove
- three-seater sofa and four armchairs
- TV with full Sky package
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| Kitchen/dining room |
The well presented dual aspect kitchen/dining room has traditional oak beams and contains:
- single electric oven, with four-ring electric hob
- fridge/freezer
- dishwasher, microwave, kettle, cafetière and toaster
- window seat
- iPhone 5+ music player
- extendable wooden dining table which comfortably seats six guests
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| Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom |
This beautifully spacious dual aspect bedroom, with elm floorboards and exposed oak beams, contains:
- king size bed
- freestanding wardrobe with drawers for storage
- dressing table with small drawers for additional storage
The master bedroom leads into a compact ensuite bathroom which contains:
- walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
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| Bedroom 2 |
A bright and well presented dual aspect bedroom with a wealth of character features including oak beams, elm floorboards and an exposed Cotswold stone feature wall. This room contains:
- king size bed
- ornamental inglenook fireplace
- chest of drawers for storage
- dressing table and two chairs
- hanging rail
- window seat
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| Family bathroom |
This light and spacious bathroom contains:
- bath with overhead shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
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| Bedroom 3 |
This pretty bedroom in the eaves has attractive oak beams and exposed wooden floorboards and contains:
- two single beds
- three-seater sofa
- built-in cupboards for storage
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There is a beautiful mature enclosed garden at the back of the cottage, comprising lawn and patio areas, with an outdoor table and plenty of seating, as well as a charcoal barbecue and a selection of children’s outdoor toys. There is an outhouse which contains a washing machine, tumble dryer and a large fridge/freezer. Please note that the neighbouring property has a right of access across the back garden.
Off-street parking for two cars is available outside the garden.
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
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 six 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 six 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 up to two additional infants.
Pets
Gables Cottage accepts up to two medium size dogs, at a cost of £20 per booking per dog.
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.
Bed linen and towels
Bed linen and towels are provided for guests.
Arrival and departure times
Arrival time is after 5pm 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
- Master bedroom (first floor): King size bed
- Bedroom 2 (first floor): King size bed
- Bedroom 3 (second floor): 2 x single beds
Bathrooms
- Master bedroom ensuite (first floor): Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
- Family bathroom (first floor): Bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has an oil fired central heating system.
Electricity and oil are included in the rental price. A initial basket of logs is provided for the wood burning stove and further supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a TV with full Sky package.
A telephone is provided, for emergency use only.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK outside the property and close to the windows inside the property.
Parking
The property has off-street parking for two cars and further free street parking is readily available in the village.
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 toys are provided. There are fixed stair gates at the top and bottom of the staircase from the ground to the first floor, which enable both these floors to be enclosed.
The property's garden is enclosed, however please note that the next door neighbours have a right of access across the garden for the purpose of refilling their oil tank.
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 is an old, Grade II listed property and has many character features, including narrow, steep and winding 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, please note that there is no handrail on the spiral staircase from the first to the second floor, and there is a particularly low beam on the second floor landing, on the way into bedroom 3.
Please note that the next door neighbours have a right of access across the garden for the purpose of refilling their oil tank.
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 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
Gables Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in August 2014. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Customer Feedback:
-"Beautiful, large cottage in wonderful Cotswolds village. Spotlessly clean and lots of amenities. Good for children with built in stair gates and high chairs, etc. Check in of 4pm is quite late though and there was no flexibility when we stayed. Otherwise would highly recommend.”, Ian, March 2020
-“Absolutely wonderful place”, Victor, November 2019
-“Really lovely, thank you”, Michael, November 2019
-"Fantastic space in a lovely Cotswolds town. Very cosy for the colder months!”, Julian, October 2019
-“Amazing old house and huge garden great for outdoor entertaining. Comfortable beds.”, Anne, July 2019
-“Gables Cottage is an absolutely gorgeous cottage and was perfect for our needs. It looks beautiful inside and out and is lovely, comfortable and cosy. I would definitely stay there again if I was in the Cotswolds in the future!”, James, June 2019
-“Gables Cottage is an absolutely gorgeous cottage and was perfect for our needs. It looks beautiful inside and out and is lovely, comfortable and cosy. I would definitely stay there again if I was in the Cotswolds in the future!”, Juliet, June 2019
-“A gorgeous little country cottage in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds. Churchill is a beautiful village with an amazing pub that you must visit. There are some great walks and I would recommend taking a stroll over to the village of Kingham too. The owners really have thought of everything and the only downside will be when you have to leave!”, Sharon, April 2019
-“Very charming and perfectly located to visit Daylesford and other local amenities that we wanted to see”, Carolina, March 2019
-"The cottage was fabulous - exactly what I and my friends were looking for in relaxing weekend off work. So many places in the area to walk and explore, followed by evenings in front of the log burner. We could not have asked for more.", Lucy, March 2019
-"Quiet village and lovely cottage. Nice living room and kitchen. Delicious food in the pub only five minutes walk away.”, Ping, February 2019
-"A lovely cottage in a very peaceful village. The cottage was lovely and everything we needed for a relaxing break.", Caroline, November 2018
-"We had a girls weekend here to celebrate a 32nd birthday. Was the perfect place for us to completely switch off and relax whilst enjoying a break from busy lives in London. The property felt very homely and lived in, it was welcoming and cosy but still plenty of space for the 5 of us who stayed for a long weekend. The area is very peaceful and quiet which is just what we wanted! We had everything that was needed and the property managers are on hand if you need anything. Lovely, lovely experience and time, would not hesitate to go back again at any time.", Anna, October 2018
-"We had a fantastic time in Churchill and staying at Gables Cottages made it complete. Beautifully presented with plenty of space.", Susan, September 2018
-“Perfect cottage for the summer - the outside space is fabulous. Great location with a superb pub just round the corner.”, Denise, August 2018
-"We loved the Gables Cottage! Loved the staying in a very well preserved cottage with unique features (spiral staircase, wood beams, beautiful floors). The garden area is lovely - we did have a bit of rain so did not enjoy it as much as we would have liked, but did spend our first evening out there. Appreciated the cleanliness of the cottage and the delicious chocolate cake that was left for us.", Janet, August 2018
- "A beautiful cottage set in one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds! Everything we needed and more. Thank you.”, Lara, February 2018
- "Beautiful and cute cottage. The whole family loved the cottage. It had everything we needed, was very comfortable and cosy. We had a perfect, relaxing family weekend and were sad when it was time to go home. The local pub was lovely and we all agreed that the food and service there was great. The Sunday Roast is a must try. We will definitely be back to stay again and have recommended to our friends.", Julia, October 2017
- "Had a lovely family weekend to attend a wedding at nearby Merriscourt. My grandson loved all the toys, especially the ride on car and tractor he was able to use outside. We had a family brunch gathering prior to the wedding when 6 other family members joined us, and the weather was good enough to sit outside in a sun trap at the side of the garden. A wonderful family weekend.", Wendy, September 2017
- "Lovely cottage, lots of character. We had a great time at Gables Cottage. Lovely well equipped house with great garden." Tom Cooper, May 2017
- "We absolutely LOVED staying at Gables Cottage - such a delight. The garden is an absolute treat as well. Will definitely return as soon as we can!", Ali, May 2017
- "Gables Cottage is the perfect place to stay for a relaxing break in the Cotswolds. The village of Churchill is beautiful with a fantastic pub and lots of beautiful walks. The cottage itself is comfy and cosy with real character from the gorgeous exposed beams, wooden floor boards and the amazing fire place in the living room. The hosts had thought of everything, there's a great file which highlights activities near to the cottage and slightly further afield. They had also left a rather yummy cake for us on arrival. The garden is also great with a BBQ and a selection of toys for little ones which went down very well!! Overall I couldn't recommend Gables Cottage enough and I will definitely be back." Sophie, April 2017
- “Lovely and Cosy cottage, perfect for group of friends or family. So easy to book. Very impressed.”, Kate, February 2017
- "Accommodation excellent, cosy and very clean and comfortable. Small gripe - the slow internet download speed meant I was unable to download my digital copy of the Telegraph each morning, which I missed! However, I am aware the internet speeds in some country areas can be quite slow and this is probably an issue for BT to sort but the owner may wish to be aware." Andrew Tranham, November 2016
- "Fantastic property, very well maintained and beautifully decorated cottage. Just what we were looking for!" Karen, September 2016
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Gables 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 |
|---|
| Barbecue and utensils (without coals) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Additional large fridge/freezer (within the outhouse) |
| Four-ring electric hob |
Fridge/freezer |
High chair |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Single electric oven |
Fixed stair gates |
iPhone 5+ music player |
| TV with full Sky package |
Toaster |
Travel cot (without linen) |
| Freezer |
Washing machine/tumble dryer |
Wireless internet |
| Dishwasher |
Cafetiere |
Washing machine (within the outhouse) |
| Tumble dryer (within the outhouse) |
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| 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 |
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| Other equipment and facilities |
|---|
| Appliance instruction folder |
Games |
Clothes dryer |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Iron |
Ironing board |
Smoke alarms |
Travel
Gables Cottage is located in the heart of the peaceful Cotswolds village of Churchill, close to Chipping Norton.
Travelling by car
Churchill is easily accessed by car, being located approximately three miles away from the A44, which is one of the main roads through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Churchill is Kingham (approximately two miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes. A bus service runs between Churchill and the station, with the bus timetable aligning with train arrival and departures.
Travelling by plane
Churchill is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 68 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 50 miles, approximately 60 minute drive.
