Graziers Cottage, Ford

Sleeps 4 | Ref: GCF

2bed

Graziers Cottage is an attractive Grade II listed cottage located in the beautiful Cotswold hamlet of Ford. Surrounded by stunning countryside and only a few miles away from the famous market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, the cottage is perfect for a couple or a small family seeking a relaxing break.

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
The front door opens into the kitchen and the following rooms are on the ground floor:
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
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
A staircase in the kitchen leads up to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms, all with underfloor heating:
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
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 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

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 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.

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

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.

Stow-on-the-Wold

View our guide for this village and the surrounding area

Village: Ford
Bedrooms: 0
Availability & Booking: View Prices & Book
Ref.: GCF
Rural views: No
Pub nearby: No
Shop nearby: No
Broadband internet: No
Children allowed: No
Real fire: No
Garden: No
Off street parking: No
Pets welcome: No

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