Description
Summary
Headford Cottage is a beautiful townhouse, built of traditional Cotswold stone, and decorated to a high standard throughout. The cottage is located at the end of a row of cottages, on a private cul-de-sac, close to the heart of the beautiful market town of Stow-on-the-Wold. Sitting on top a hill, surrounded by the stunning Cotswold countryside, Stow is famous for its historic buildings and its wide range of restaurants, traditional pubs and antique shops. It is an ideal base for exploring the region, including the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as further afield places, such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath.
The owners of Headford Cottage have decorated and furnished the property in a lovely, warm style, which is complemented by its modern facilities, including wireless internet access, two flatscreen TVs, Netflix and Sky, and a well presented kitchen.
Headford Cottage sleeps a maximum of six people, in three bedrooms, with two bathrooms and a ground floor cloakroom. There is a lovely, private courtyard garden to the rear of the property and the cottage has two off street parking spaces. Headford Cottage is perfect for a family or a group of friends looking for a relaxing break in the heart of one of England's most beautiful market towns.
Description
Headford Cottage is located at the end of a private cul-de-sac. At the front of the cottage is a driveway, with private parking for two cars.
The front door of Headford Cottage opens into a hallway, off which are the following ground floor rooms:
- Living/dining room: Running the full width of the cottage, with French doors out to the back garden, this lovely room contains two leather sofas, a comfy armchair and an oak dining table, which extends to seat up to six. There is also a gas flame fire and a 46inch LCD television, with Sky TV (standard package) and a SMART Blu-ray/DVD player with Netflix;
- Kitchen: A large, well presented room, which contains a double electric oven with grill, four ring ceramic hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, toaster, kettle, hand held whisk/food blender and filter coffee maker. There is also a breakfast table, with seating for four, and a DAB/FM radio;
- Cloakroom: Contains a toilet and a wash basin.
Stairs lead up from the hallway to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:
- Master bedroom: Contains a king size bed, a 22inch SMART TV and an ensuite shower room, with a walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin;
- Bedroom 2: Contains a double bed;
- Bedroom 3: Contains a double bed;
- Family shower room: Contains a large walk-in shower, toilet and two wash basins.
A further staircase leads up from the first floor to the second floor, however the rooms on this floor are all locked and not available for guest use.
The French doors from the living room lead out into the lovely, enclosed private back garden. There is an outdoor table and seating, with a parasol, and a wooden bench.
In addition to the two private parking spaces, there are also two further visitors' parking spaces, available on a first come, first served basis.
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
A security deposit of £100 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 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
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
- Bedroom 3: Double bed
Bathrooms
- Family shower room: Walk-in shower, toilet and two wash basins
- Master bedroom ensuite: Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
- Ground floor cloakroom: Toilet and wash basin
Heating
The property has a gas central heating system, with a gas fire in the living room. Electricity and gas are included in the rental price.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a 46inch LCD television, with Sky TV (standard package) and a SMART Blu-ray/DVD player with Netflix. There is also a 22inch SMART television in the Master Bedroom.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally good.
Parking
The property has two parking spaces on its driveway and there are a further two visitor parking spaces available on a first come first served basis. Further free street parking is available a short walk away from 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) and a high chair are provided.
The property's back 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
The property has 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 is permitted throughout the property.
Hen, Stag and other same sex groups
Unfortunately, Hen, Stag and other same sex groups are not allowed at Headford 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.
Stow Horse Fair
The Stow Horse Fair is held twice a year, on the Thursday closest to 12th May and the Thursday closest to 24th October. This is a traditional fair for gypsies and travelling people to meet up and trade, which dates back to 1476, when its Charter was granted. Stow is very busy for a day or two before and after each fair, and a number of shops, pubs and restaurants are closed. Whilst many visitors enjoy the colour and vibrancy associated with the fairs, other visitors prefer to avoid Stow on these dates.
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. The floorplan shows the dimensions of each room.
If you have any queries regarding the size of any rooms or spaces, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Reviews
Headford Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in February 2016. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Second visit to this beautiful cottage can’t wait to go back again.", Elizabeth, July 2019
-“Really lovely cottage. Very comfortable and well equipped. Excellent location. Great place to relax.”, Ann, May 2019
-“It was a wonderful cottage. Lots of peace and quiet, even though it was only 5 mins from the centre of Stow. The Owners kindly provided a concise book of instructions on how to use the appliances, including the TV, Sky and the DVD player - the best I've ever seen! There were lots of details on places to visit, and places to eat. Would recommend staying there, and hope to be back in a couple of years.”, Gaynor, April 2019
-"We were a family of 4 adults, a newborn and a three year old and Headford Cottage was so well equipped for all ages that we did not want for anything! The village of Stow has lots to offer including some lovely pubs and restaurants so we were well entertained the whole week. There are also some lovely nearby villages and castles well worth visiting.", Anne, September 2018
-"Very very pleased with the cottage, close to the centre without being busy and noisy. Car parking and outside space a bonus.", Marie, August 2018
-"Very well presented and equipped property. Location was excellent just a short walk to some excellent pubs with good food and drink. Highly recommend this property to anyone.", Paul, August 2018
-"Beautiful cottage in a quiet location just a few minutes walk from the centre of Stow. Can’t wait to return.", Elizabeth, July 2018
-"Perfect location to hike, take day trips & explore. Cottage was more than we could have asked for! Very clean, welcoming & all the comforts of home. Will definitely recommend to family & friends.", Marylynn, May 2018
-"Wonderful—clean, well equipped, light, warm. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.", Doug, April 2018
-"Stylish modern and comfortable property equipped with everything we needed and more. Only a couple of minutes walk from the center of Stow but still very quiet quiet and peaceful. A great place to stay to explore the surrounding area.", Tracey, April 2018
-"Well presented cottage, appreciated the welcome pack and the comprehensive information pack by the owners.", Anita, March 2018
-"Wonderful cottage. Loved how the owner popped across to fill the bird feeder and we managed to have a quick chat. The little added extras were so thoughtful.", Mary, February 2018
-"Lovely cottage, extremely well equipped, great setting in the centre of town.", Fiona, January 2018
-“Beautiful cottage with full amenities. Central location made it ideal walking into Stow for dinner in the evenings. Comfortable and furnished to a high standard throughout. Thoroughly recommend.”, Hope, July 2017
-“A very nicely appointed Cottage - everything of a very high standard.”, Martin, July 2017
-“A very welcoming and a lot of thought has gone into the cottage. It has everything that you wish and in a beautiful part of England. We were able to visit near and far, near in the short walk into the village and far 10 minutes to country homes and gardens. A great two-week holiday, thanks.”, John, June 2017
-"We had a fabulous weekend at the cottage and it provided for all our needs. A delightful cottage in a delightful location. Thank you very much." Richard Moon, June 2017
-"We found the cottage an excellent choice. Ideally suited to our requirements. Good quality all round. We would definitely recommend this to anyone, and would stay there again." Thomas, April 2017
-"Headford Cottage is quietly located yet within 5 minutes' walk of the shops, pubs and restaurants. Spotlessly clean and very well equipped - everything of good quality. A real gem and we hope to come back." Julie, October 2016
-"Stunning cottage with everything we needed. Would highly recommend it and stay there again. A lovely welcome pack was left on our arrival and lovely soaps in the bathrooms." Bernice, August 2016
-“Brilliant – thank you very much for a beautifully prepared cottage! Enjoyed our weekend making the most of the views, brews and loos in the locals! Don’t change a thing.” – The Brooks family, Surrey, May 2016.
-“Really enjoyed our stay at Headford Cottage....wish it had been longer....must come back! Wonderful cottage and great location. Lovely to be able to walk to the shops and restaurants. The Cottage is a real home from home. You have thought of everything so thank you for letting us stay. We’ll be back.” – The Landry family, Carmarthenshire, May 2016.
-“Beautiful cottage, very well thought out and extremely well equipped which made our stay easy and comfortable. Cotswold Wildlife Park was amazing too! Great location, thanks very much – had a wonderful time.” – The Naylor family, Hertfordshire, May 2016
-“Excellent property – perfect location to the shops and restaurants. Very homely with plenty of space to relax. We were very happy with our stay and we look forward to coming back.” – The Rand family, Surrey, May 2016.
-“Cottage was lovely – everything you could possibly need was here. Lovely village and central to the Cotswolds. Great pub food and lovely individual shops. Would certainly return.” – Allaway & MacKenzie families, Kent, April 2016.
-“Headford Cottage is a lovely and well equipped cottage as well as being ideally located for exploring the Cotswolds. We were very happy with out stay and would thoroughly recommend it.” – The Atkinson family, Perthshire, April 2016.
-“We have had a fantastic, relaxing break at Headford Cottage. Great quiet location and so close to the shops/pubs. The cottage is homely and comfortable, very clean and the fittings/furnishings are great and of a high standard. Thank you for letting us stay!” – The Churm party, Shropshire, April 2016.
-“A lovely cottage and a very relaxing break. Great to be able to walk to pubs and restaurants. Fortunate to have good weather so able to explore surrounding countryside.” ,
The Hill family, Hampshire, March 2016.
-“We greatly enjoyed our stay in your cottage, which felt like home to us. Tastefully furnished, very comfortable and cosy.” - Miss Torres Canto, London, March 2016.
-“We had a lovely Easter break at Headford Cottage! The town is beautiful and it’s so nice to be able to walk to the pubs and shops but still have the gorgeous country view you get from the cottage. The Sunday roast at The Bell is fantastic and we also enjoyed a curry from the Prince of India. The children loved the animals at Cotswold Farm Park, and we were lucky to have nice weather to enjoy the outdoor space. Thanks so much for a lovely holiday.” - The Wilkins family, Hampshire, March 2016.
-"The best cottage we have ever stayed in – beautifully furnished, well equipped, very clean and an excellent quiet location despite being just a short walk from the town centre. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We had a very comfortable stay and didn’t want to leave.” - The Hayes family, Ireland, February 2016.
-“Thank you for a fabulous break. You’ve got a lovely cottage in a brilliant location, no need to get in the car to go out in the evening if you don’t want to which is an extra bonus! We’ll be back!” - The Baker family, Berkshire, February 2016.
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Headford 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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| Bed linen, bath towels, hand towels and flannels |
Double electric oven with grill |
SMART Blu-ray/DVD player with Netflix |
| Four ring ceramic hob |
Fridge freezer |
Sky TV (standard package) |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table, seating and parasol |
| Washing machine |
Toaster |
2 x flatscreen TVs |
| Hand held whisk/food blender |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| Travel cot (without linen) |
High chair |
Filter coffee maker |
| 2 x DAB/FM radios (1 with CD and iPod dock) |
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| 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 |
| Hair dryer |
Iron |
Ironing board |
| Cafetière |
Outdoor clothes line |
Selection of DVDs |
| Selection of board games |
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Travel
Headford Cottage is moments from the centre of Stow-on-the-Wold, approximately 300 yards from the historic market square, with a very short walk to all of Stow's shops, pubs and restaurants.
Travelling by car
Stow is conveniently located at the junction of seven roads, including the A429 (Fosse Way), and is easily accessed by car.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Stow 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
Stow is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 45 miles, approximately 60 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 73 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Bristol International Airport: 69 miles, approximately 90 minute drive
