Description
Summary
Green Knoll Cottage is a beautiful traditional Cotswold stone cottage, located in a row of cottages on a grassy knoll, in the heart of the small, picturesque village of Broad Campden, close to the famous Cotswold market town of Chipping Campden. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside and many lovely walks are accessible directly from the cottage. Chipping Campden contains a wide range of small shops, tea rooms and restaurants, and the many other beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds are all just a short drive away, as are well known places such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Blenheim Palace.
Dating back to the 18th century, this traditional cottage has lovely character features, including wooden beams and doors, exposed Cotswold stone, and a cosy wood burning stove. The character of the cottage is complemented by its modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a SMART TV with DVD player and Xbox, and a well-presented kitchen.
Green Knoll Cottage sleeps a maximum of four people, in two bedrooms, with a family bathroom and a ground floor cloakroom. There is a lovely enclosed garden with a pond to the rear of the property, and free parking is available on the lane below the cottage. Green Knoll Cottage is ideal for friends, families with older children, or couples looking for a lovely cottage for a relaxing break, in one of the most attractive areas of the Cotswolds.
Description
Access to the front door of Green Knoll Cottage is across a lovely grassy knoll. The front door opens into a small porch, which leads directly into the living room. The following rooms are on the ground floor of the cottage:
- Living room: A lovely spacious room, with exposed beams, wooden floors and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. There is comfy seating around the fire for four, with two additional leather armchairs and two window seats. The living room contains a SMART TV with a DVD player and Xbox, as well as an ipod/music dock;
- Kitchen: A galley style kitchen, overlooking the garden, which contains an electric oven, five ring gas hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, and a washing machine/tumble dryer. A door from the kitchen leads out to the garden;
- Conservatory/dining room: This bright and airy room is accessed either by French doors from the living room, or via a low doorway from the hall. There is a wooden dining table, with seating for four, and French doors lead out to the garden;
- Cloakroom: Contains a toilet and hand basin.
Stairs lead up from the hallway to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:
- Master bedroom: A beautiful room with stunning countryside views, which contains a king size bed with a flatscreen TV and DVD player;
- Bedroom 2: Also with stunning countryside views, this room contains a double bed;
- Family bathroom: A stylish bathroom, which contains a bath with an overhead shower, toilet, wash basin and electric heated towel rail.
There is a lovely large enclosed garden to the rear of the cottage, which contains an open pond and has an outdoor table and four chairs, and a charcoal barbecue. There is also a shed halfway down the garden, which contains a separate tumble dryer.
Limited free parking is available on the lane below the cottage or in front of the church opposite the green.
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
A security deposit of £200 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 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.
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: Double bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with overhead shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
- Ground floor cloakroom: Toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has a gas central heating system.
Electricity and gas are 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 two Freeview TVs with two DVD players, Xbox, and an ipod/music dock.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone coverage can be poor at the property, however the wifi can be used for making calls.
Parking
Limited free parking is available on the lane below the property or in front of the church opposite the green.
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
Regrettably, Green Knoll Cottage does not accept children under the age of ten years.
Although babies are welcome, there is not currently a travel cot or a high chair at the property, however guests are welcome to provide their own.
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 property and has many character features, including some low doorways and ceilings, with a particularly low doorway beneath the stairs, leading from the hall to the dining room (the dining room can also be accessed directly from the living room), 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.
Access to the front door of the property is across a grassy knoll, with no marked pathway. Please also note that there is an unfenced pond in the back garden.
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
Green Knoll Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in December 2016. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Beautiful cottage in a very good, quiet location. We loved staying here and the surrounding areas of the Cotswolds are amazing.", Joe, February 2020
-“What a lovely cottage in beautiful quiet location, warm and cosy yet feeling of being spacious. Very clean, well equipped and nice decor. The Bakers Arms is a great pub, literally a couple of minutes walk away. The cottage makes for a great base to visit the rest of the Cotswolds. Thanks to our hosts who gave us all the information we needed, we’ll definitely be returning. Malc, Jan, Mark and Jane.”, November 2019
-"The cottage was beautiful, spotlessly clean and comfortable. Loved the feeling of stepping back in time while still enjoying all the modern conveniences. The Cotswolds are lovely and walking the public footpaths through fields, woods and along streams was all I dreamed and more. The towns and villages have wonderful historic buildings and friendly people. Bakers Arms, just around the bend from Green Knoll, served great food and drink with warm hospitality. Altogether, my 10 day stay in the cottage was a fabulous experience!", Margaret, October 2019
-"Green knoll is a gorgeous holiday cottage with a stunning garden. The pictures on line don't do it justice. Loved the setting, Broad Campden is very pretty and the cottage is near to all major attractions.", Christine, August 2019
-"We booked a last minute trip to the countryside and character cottages was outstanding in the process. Very communicative & helpful. Would highly recommend & can't wait to return.", Adam, July 2019
-"Very beautiful cottage, perfectly furnished and functional either in the kitchen or in other services . Perfect to visit Cotswolds. Very good experience. Kind regards.", Gianfranco, August 2018
-"We loved the beautiful garden and old stone house. Proximity to the pub and walking paths to Chipping Campden (25min walk) and Blockley (30 min walk) was also really nice. The kitchen was very well equipped for our cooking needs and we loved our tea time in the tea room and the garden. Best little old English cottage experience ever! Thank you.", Craig, August 2018
-"The cottage is located in a lovely little village with other beautiful cottages and houses in the surroundings; it’s idyllic! The cottage was very clean and the fully kitted kitchen made it easy to cook up our favourite meals. The amenities were great and the welcome treats were a nice touch. We went for nice walks and it isn’t too far to walk to get to the lovely Chipping Campden. It was a short drive to plenty of shops, pubs and places to eat. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.", Claire, April 2018
-"I couldn't rate this cottage more highly. It was everything it promised to be and more. Clear and timely communication, simple check in/check out process and immaculately clean and comfortable. 10 minute walk to the charming Chipping Campden village which is the gateway to the Cotswold Way. The cottage was perfect for two couples, with generous bedrooms and modern bathroom. The open fireplace was also a lovely feature. Would recommend to anyone planning a visit to the Cotswolds.", Mitchell, March 2018
-"A lovely home from home, welcoming, warm, clean; just as we hoped it would be!", Adrian, December 2017
-"We stayed at Green Knoll Cottage for a short family break. The cottage is one in a row of adorable Cotswolds stone cottages in a quiet, but accessible, village, with a great village pub just around the corner. The cottage's interior was the perfect combination of original features and modern facilities, thoughtfully maintained and clean. We especially liked the bright conservatory-dining room. The back garden is pretty and well maintained - we even found colourful wild birds in the back corner. The grassy knoll at the front of the cottage is pretty, especially in the morning (though it means trekking a couple of steps to get in and out). Although the cottage does not come with its own parking, the residents' parking area below the knoll generally had space. The kitchen was well equipped and spacious. The wood fire in the living room was great fun (and very warm - though the central heating was adequate even without the fire). The upstairs bedrooms have views over the village and across the valley - great view to wake up to! Overall a great base to rest and relax when exploring the Cotswolds.”, Tommy, November 2017
-"We were blessed with warm weather when we stayed at Green Knoll cottage in July. It is a beautiful old cottage that has everything that you need with two nice bedrooms upstairs, well equipped kitchen and living area downstairs that opens onto a lovely garden and outside living area which we spent a great deal of time in. It was great to be located in Broad Campden, a beautiful old village which is only about 1.5 kms to the equally beautiful market town of Chipping Campden. We loved walking into Chipping everyday via the public footpath through the wheat fields. It is very conveniently located for walks to Broadway, Blockley etc. or day trips via car to the parts of the Cotswolds and surrounding areas. Our time at the Green Knoll cottage totally exceeded our expectations, it was wonderful.", Larry, July 2017
-“Very peaceful cottage. Bakers Arms is a friendly pub. We much enjoyed our ride on the steam railway from Toddington. Garden lovely at this time of year. Many thanks, Linda & Pete.”, May 2017
-“Very close to Chipping Campden and Broadway. Walks from the cottage. Great pub just out the front door. Hope to return.”, Mike, April 2017
-“Had a wonderful Easter stay. Very well-equipped cottage in a fantastic location. Great walks to the hills from the front door and some fine dining at Le Champignon Sauvage. Hope to stay for longer next time!”, Charl & George, April 2017
-“Lovely cottage, well fitted out and located beside a good pub and only a short walk from Chipping. Really enjoyed our stay here and we fared very well at the Cheltenham Races also – a real bonus!! The looped walks in the area are top class and a reasonable test of one’s fitness. Would would love to return again in the future.”, Dan and Ann, March 2017
-“A beautiful little cottage, absolutely charming. Nothing to find fault with. The chocolates and wine, bread, eggs and milk were a much appreciated additional touch. Couldn’t have asked for more!”, Paul, Rajasree, Shruti and Dish, March 2017
-“Very nice cottage, fitted with every convenience and beautifully located near a nice country pub and only a short walk to Chipping Campden.”, Daniel, March 2017
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Green Knoll 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. The following inventory is a template and will be updated with the real information soon!
| Main appliances, furniture and facilities |
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| Charcoal barbecue (without charcoal) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
2 x DVD players |
| Five ring gas hob |
Fridge |
Freezer |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
Toaster |
SMART TV + additional flatscreen TV |
| Washing machine/tumble dryer |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| Separate tumble dryer (in shed) |
Xbox |
iPod/music dock |
| General provisions |
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| 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 |
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| Clothes drying rack |
CO detectors |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Games, books and DVDs |
Iron |
Ironing board |
| Hairdryer |
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Travel
Green Knoll Cottage is located in the heart of the peaceful, picturesque village of Broad Campden, in the heart of the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by car
Broad Campden is easily accessed by car, being located approximately 3 miles away from the A44 and approximately 5 miles away from the A429 (Fosse Way), which are two of the main roads through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Broad Campden is Moreton-in-Marsh (approximately 5 miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Broad Campden is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 40 miles, approximately 60 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 75 miles, approximately 100 minute drive;
