Description
Summary
Gleed Cottage is a beautiful, traditional Cotswold stone property, with a wealth of character features and an enclosed garden, 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 towns of Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water are also both within six miles, with their wide range of pubs, shops and restaurants.
Dating back approximately 200 years, Gleed Cottage has a wealth of character features, including oak beams, mullion windows, flagstone floors and a large inglenook fireplace, containing a wood burning stove. Complementing these character features, the cottage has modern facilities, including a TV and a well equipped kitchen.
Gleed Cottage sleeps a maximum of four people, in two bedrooms, with one bathroom. There is quiet, on street parking available close to the cottage. It is an ideal retreat for couples, families, or small groups of friends.
Description
Gleed Cottage’s front door opens into the living room. The open plan downstairs contains the following areas:
- Living room: Full of character, the living room contains oak beams, a flagstone floor and a large inglenook fireplace, with a wood burning stove. There is also a TV and a DVD player and comfortable seating for four adults;
- Dining area: Contains a table and four chairs;
- Kitchen: The kitchen area includes a dishwasher, electric cooker with four hobs, microwave, kettle, toaster and fridge.
Stairs lead up to the first floor landing, off which are the following two rooms:
- Bedroom 1: Contains a double bed;
- Family bathroom: Contains a bath with overhead electric shower, basin and toilet.
A lovely ledge and brace door opens to a second stairway to the top floor bedroom:
- Bedroom 2: A beautiful eaves room, which can be set up as either two 75cm wide single beds or a king size bed.
The cottage's enclosed garden is at the front of the house and includes a patio area with a table and four chairs, plus a charcoal barbecue.
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, 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
Up to two dogs are accepted, 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 any time after 5pm and departure time is by 10am.
Bed sizes and configurations
- Bedroom 1: Double bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 x 75cm wide single beds or a king size bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with overhead electric shower, basin and toilet
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has an electric central heating system.
Electricity and gas are included in the rental price. A reasonable supply of logs is provided for the wood burning stove from October until May.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and there is a TV at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK, however, this cannot be guaranteed.
Parking
Quiet, on 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), high chair, fire guard and safety gate are provided. The travel cot fits in both bedrooms.
The property’s garden is enclosed.
Initial consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. tea, coffee, sugar, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, soap, 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, character property and has many character features, including narrow and steep stairs, low beams 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 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
Gleed Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in July 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:
-"The cottage is very simple and cosy. It had all ypu needed for a few days. The owner Jane is very helpful and welcoming. The village itself is delightful and the pub is friendly and serves good food. The only downside is the parking but the pros of the place well exceed the cons.Cannot wait to return.", Wendy, May 2021
-"Gleed Cottage is a charming little cottage perfect for a family stay. Naunton Village is ideally located 10mins away from Bourton on Water which is very picturesque and has many places to visit with kids. Host was very welcoming and communicated promptly. Cottage itself is very old and my kids loved their big bedroom in the loft! We enjoyed our stay here and look forward to returning again!", Ankit, April 2021
-"Gleed Cottage was a delightful place to stay. Located in the quiet, peaceful village of Naunton, a stone throws away from the local pub! Neighbours are very friendly and our host Jane was very helpful and accommodating. The cherry on top of the cake was the fireplace which certainly warmed us up on a cold winter's night. Would highly recommend!", Rahul, October 2020
-"Gleed Cottage is an absolutely beautiful cottage in the most gorgeous little hamlet. We loved popping by to the pub and going for lovely walks, before coming back to a roaring fire. A lovely part of the world and a lovely place to explore it from! Jayne was a fantastic host: really quick to reply to messages and very generous with the firewood, and we had lots of useful info from Character Cottages beforehand. We can’t recommend this lovely place highly enough.", Ellen, October 2020
-“Amazing location to see various towns and villages around but tucked away in a lovely quiet friendly town. Lovely cottage and we will be coming back”, Lisa, October 2020
-"Small but perfectly formed cottage. Ideal for us, couple with a small dog. The cottage is in a lovely village, with a pub. Ideal for exploring the Cotswolds. Jayne was a great host and was on hand for any queries.", Chris, September 2020
-"We had a lovely few days at Gleed Cottage. The property is situated in a lovely little village close to all the best places to visit in the lovely Cotswolds. The cottage itself was perfect for our needs, clean and well equipped.", Lee, September 2020
-"Naunton is the most adorable little Cotswold village - picture postcard pretty. Very good walking country and right on Wardens Way. The cottage was small but perfectly formed and we had a wonderful time.”, Anna, August 2020
-"We had a great week at Gleed Cottage. The cottage was ideal for us as a small family of three. Great location too in the centre of the quiet and pretty village of Naunton with great walks nearby and lots of attractions within a short drive.", Tim, July 2020
-"Lovely cottage in a great location.", Sarah, July 2020
-"This is a beautiful, characterful filled cotswolds Cottage set in a classic cotswolds hamlet. Jayne the host welcomes you with amazing scones... Jam and cream...... The best marmalade and a loaf of bread and milk in the fridge. It works for a couple and or with a family as the room in the loft is perfect for kids. There is also a local pub which is friendly and does good food and beer.”, Laura & Nigel, March 2020
-"Wonderful host and really sweet, charming cottage. Couldn’t recommend it enough.", Max, March 2020
-"Cosy old place, very clean.”, Ben, March 2020
-"We had a great stay at Gleed cottage! It provided everything we wanted and it's in a fantastic location. Very pleasent stay.", Robert, November 2019
-"Delightful comfortable cottage. Jayne could not have been more thoughtful or welcoming . Great walks and lovely pubs. We had a really great week.", Fran, October 2019
-"Beautiful little cottage in the heat of the Cotswolds, works as an excellent base if you want to go out exploring by foot or by car. Some brilliant walks around and the sunshine in the afternoons on the garden tipped it all off. Jayne was lovely and an excellent host too! What a great introduction to the Cotswolds. Thanks very much”, Kat, September 2019
-“A cute cottage in a lovely village”, Stephen, September 2019
-“Absolutely loved every second of our stay in Gleed And the village is just as beautiful”, Tony, August 2019
-"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Gleed cottage. Jayne is a perfect host. She spoilt us with fresh bread, eggs and even scones. The cottage is lovely and the interior is very stylish. We couldn't have wished for any better! Naunton as a location is also very recommended, since it‘s a lot less touristy than other villages in the Cotswolds.", Flu, July 2019
-"Lovely well equipped cottage in quite location. Jayne our host provided a fantastic welcome with tasty homemade cake, bread, milk and jam. We would highly recommend and will be looking forward to return visit.", Andrew, November 2018
-"Very pretty cottage and friendly owner welcoming with home make cake and jam. Nice and quite area, perfect for city jungle escape. Thank you.", Jacek, October 2018
-"Lovely cottage in a friendly village. Dogs welcomed. Would recommend.”, Anna, October 2018
-"Lovely cottage in good location. Fresh bread and scones on arrival was a lovely touch.”, Stephanie, September 2018
-"Great cosy cottage in lovely village. Loved the homemade cakes and biscuits on arrival. Will book again.", Sophie, February 2018
-"We really enjoyed our stay in lovely characterful Gleed Cottage. The weather was very cold but the cottage was lovely and warm, and cosying up by the wood burner was a real treat after each days' walking in the cold. Jayne couldn't have been more welcoming and her welcome gift of delicious homemade cakes & biscuits a very nice touch. We had a wonderful break and looking forward to returning. Thank you.", Gary, February 2018
-"Fantastic village environment, great pub and good neighbours. Jayne greeted us with a tasty strawberry shortcake. The cottage is very comfy. Parking is a problem but not a big problem.", Edwin, November 2017
-"Perfect little Cotswold cottage. Thanks for a warm welcome.", Steven, November 2017
-"Excellent weekend loved the cottage!", Amanda, October 2017
-"It is a very nice cosy Cottage with all the comfort you need! In a very quit en nice little village, with on walking distance (not more than 100m) a very nice pub with friendly people and very good meals. We definitely come back sometime!", Kathy, September 2017
-"Delightful character cottage in quiet village with good pub on the doorstep!", Jonathan, September 2017
-"Lovely stay and Jane, our cottage's owner, couldn't have been more accommodating. Would definitely come back!" John, October 2016
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Gleed 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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| Barbecue and utensils |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
TV & DVD player |
| Four ring hob |
Fridge |
High chair |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Oven |
Stair gate |
Dishwasher |
| Toaster |
Travel cot (without linen) |
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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 |
|---|
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
Fire guard |
| First aid kit |
Iron |
Ironing board |
| Smoke alarms |
Tourist information |
Clothes dryer |
Travel
Gleed 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
Gleed Cottage 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 Gleed Cottage is Kingham (approximately 10 miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of less than 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Gleed Cottage 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
