Description
Summary
Graziers Cottage is a beautiful Cotswold stone holiday home which sleeps four guests, in two bedrooms, with a modern family bathroom. Recently refurbished by its owners to a high standard, the cottage retains a wealth of character features including stone mullion windows, flagstone flooring, exposed Cotswold stone walls and wooden beams, and a wonderful inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove.
The character of the property is complemented by contemporary décor and modern facilities, including wireless internet access, three Smart TVs with OnDemand services and a complimentary Netflix subscription, a well-equipped Shaker-style kitchen and underfloor heating throughout the first floor. There is a pretty garden and quiet off-street parking is available for two cars in a nearby shared car park.
Location
Graziers Cottage is located in the heart of the quintessentially English hamlet of Ford, an attractive hamlet surrounded by beautiful countryside, with the River Windrush gently flowing through. Close to Ford is Jackdaws Castle, base for Grand National and Cheltenham Gold Cup winning trainer Jonjo O'Neill, with sporting prestige in spades! The site has five gallops and excellent training facilities, making it popular amongst jockeys and trainers from all over the country, who often visit the popular pub in Ford, The Plough Inn.
Situated within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are many wonderful cycle routes and walks on Ford’s doorstep, including the Diamond Way long distance walking trail. This circular route of 66 miles incorporates many lovely villages and towns of the Cotswolds, and passes through Ford itself. Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park is close by, with lots of activities for children of all ages to enjoy, and the market town of Winchcombe is just a short drive away, home to the historic Sudeley Castle. Further afield places such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath are also within easy reach for day trips.
Description
Graziers Cottage is the perfect retreat for a couple, or small gathering of friends or family looking to explore all that the North Cotswolds has to offer. The cottage is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
|---|
| Living/dining room |
This lovely room exudes character, with exposed Cotswold stone walls, wooden beams, stone mullion windows and flagstone flooring. This room contains:
- large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove
- three-seater leather sofa and two armchairs
- Smart TV with OnDemand services and Netflix subscription
- coat rail and shoe bench
- wooden dining table with seating for four guests
- antique oak chest with a small library
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| Kitchen |
The well-equipped, Shaker-style kitchen has been finished in a contemporary style with traditional character including flagstone flooring and a farmhouse sink. With lovely views of the surrounding countryside, this room contains:
- electric oven
- four-ring electric hob
- fridge and freezer
- washing machine/tumble dryer
- dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso compatible coffee machine, kettle, cafetiére and toaster
- breakfast table with seating for four guests
|
| Master bedroom |
Overlooking neighbouring gardens, this beautifully furnished room with exposed beams contains:
- king size bed
- Smart TV with OnDemand services and Netflix subscription
- wardrobe with large drawer and two bedside tables with drawers for storage
- dressing table
|
| Bedroom 2 |
This cosy room in the eaves has been tastefully decorated in a contemporary style and contains:
- two single beds
- Smart TV with OnDemand services and Netflix subscription
- vintage games console
- chest of drawers
- shelving on the walls for storage, plus additional hooks on the back of the door
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| Family bathroom |
This well presented, modern bathroom contains:
- walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
- heated towel rail and underfloor heating
|
The beautiful enclosed garden is at the front of the cottage, with a lovely lawn and patio, with outdoor seating for six underneath a wooden pergola. There is a built-in stone barbecue, perfect for al fresco dining in the summer months, and a wonderful array of potted shrubs and flowers border the lawn, a few of which have found homes in rustic chimney pots. There is a garden shed, half of which is available for guest use.
There is off-street parking for two cars in a shared car park close to the cottage.
Key Features
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
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
- Master bedroom: King size bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 x single beds
Bathroom
- Family bathroom: Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has an electric central heating system and electricity is 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 three Smart TVs with OnDemand services and access to Netflix.
There is no telephone at the property.
Ford is in a valley and guests should be aware that mobile phone reception can be very poor.
Parking
The property has off-street parking for two cars in a shared car park close to the cottage.
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), stair gate and high chair are provided.
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, shower gel 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 with some low beams 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 property 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.
Corporate and commercial bookings
Unfortunately, this property does not accept corporate, work related or commercial bookings of any kind.
Hen, Stag and other same sex groups
Unfortunately, Hen, Stag and other same sex groups are not allowed at Graziers 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.
Other
A CCTV camera has been installed on the outside of the property, for security purposes.
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
Graziers Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in March 2019. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Simply put, the pictures don’t do this beautiful cottage justice! The kitchen and lounge are wonderful. The fireplace in particular, we had one day during our stay when it did not stop raining, so we hunkered down, watched films on the great smart TV and had the fire going all day - marvellous! The master bedroom is large and the bed super comfortable and cozy. The 2nd room (which we didn’t need), is small but the two single beds look equally comfortable. Make a booking at The Plough, literally next door, for some great food and lovely country pub vibes. We’ll happily return!", Mark, December 2020
-"Absolutely stunning cottage in a beautiful location it far exceeded our expectations from the minute we arrived. The host goes that extra mile from the homemade gin and jam left out for us to the milk in the fridge (she obviously knows us so well) But the star of the show has to be the log fire in the lounge where the Christmas tree was up with decorations Its like home from home you won't be disappointed 10 out 10 in our book", Stephen, December 2020
-"What a wonderful cottage! We cannot say enough good things about the place. Check-in was extremely seamless. There was never an issue with parking. The house felt so personal (we had cookies and homemade gin waiting for us on arrival). This is the perfect place to escape the city and unwind by the fire. Thank you! ++The pub next door (The Plough Inn) has AMAZING food!!!!", Katharina, October 2020
-"Fantastic hosts, fantastic property, fantastic location. Would return in a heartbeat.", Steven, January 2020
-"Exquisite cottage in a beautiful area of the Cotswolds. So homely and has everything you could need. So many lovely places to visit nearby. Fab pub next door too.", Katrina, November 2019
-“Truly exceptional. Fabulous renovation, great location, everything one could ask for -- and more!”, Craig, September 2019
-"Fantastic cottage - renovated with modern appliances but still having authentic features you would expect in an English cottage. Highly recommend.”, Gausihi, July 2019
-“Awesome!”, Peter, July 2019
-"Graziers Cottage at this moment will be my most wonderful memory of our trip to England regarding our lodging. We moved around to 3 different locations during our trip and this place was so appreciated! The owners truly care about there guests and have it set up without missing a detail. Our last visit in London was no so and the owners left us with no cleaning supplies as to not encourage us to do any cleanup! Graziers Cottage is old with new, detailed, CLEAN and just wonderful!", Christen, June 2019
-"Absolutely fantastic cottage and stay. We couldn't have been made more comfortable. The surrounding areas were fab and what a location for visiting all the popular areas.", Patricia Greenwood, May 2019
-"It has been a wonderful three days here. We brought the gorgeous weather with us. The kids loved the cottage and you impressed them with the Netflix, wow! Your cottage is so lovely, a credit to you. We will be back.", Phil, Dave, Euan and Luke, April 2019
-"Stayed for 3 nights wanted to stay forever. Just perfect.", David, March 2019
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Graziers 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 |
|---|
| Charcoal barbecue and utensils (without coal) |
Bed linen, bath and hand towels |
Nespresso compatible coffee machine (with initial supply of capsules) |
| Four-ring electric hob |
Fridge |
Freezer |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
Toaster |
Handheld blender |
| Washing machine/tumble dryer |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| Travel cot (without linen & upon request) |
High chair (upon request) |
Vintage games console |
| Stair gate (upon request) |
3 x Smart TVs with OnDemand services and Netflix |
Infant bath, bottle warmer and sterilizer can be provided upon request |
| Small library |
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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 |
Shower gel |
Washing machine capsules |
| Other equipment and facilities |
|---|
| Hair straighteners |
CO detectors |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Hair dryer |
Iron |
Ironing board |
| Large torch |
2 x small torches |
|
Travel
Graziers Cottage is located in the quiet hamlet of Ford, approximately seven miles from the popular market towns of Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water.
Travelling by car
Graziers Cottage is easily accessed by car, being located within ten miles of the A429 (Fosse Way), the A44 and the A40, which are three of the main roads running through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Graziers 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
Graziers Cottage is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 80 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 45 miles, approximately 70 minute drive.
