Description
Summary
Hillside is a delightful home away from home which sleeps 10+2 guests, in five well presented bedrooms (with the +2 option being a double sofa bed in the snug), with four contemporary bathrooms. Finished to a high standard, the property has been lovingly furnished by its owners to create a truly special holiday retreat with a wide range of modern facilities including wireless internet access, two Smart TVs and a sleek and well-equipped kitchen. There is a roaring wood burning stove in the stylish living room and a beautiful conservatory offers lovely scenic views. A large garden wraps itself around the property and off-street parking for up to five cars is available on the gravel driveway.
Location
Peacefully situated in the centre of the picturesque village of Naunton, Hillside is surrounded by the stunning countryside which falls within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This pretty village benefits from having a well-regarded pub, a challenging yet enjoyable golf course and a recreational park complete with children’s play area. The gallops of Grange Hill Farm overlook the valley below and horse racing enthusiasts will be able to see trainers from the renowned yard of Nigel Twiston-Davies exercising their top-class racehorses.
Naunton is well-placed for visiting the many picture-postcard towns and villages of the North Cotswolds including Stow-on-the-Wold, Winchcombe and Bourton-on-the-Water, all home to a variety of independent shops, tearooms, pubs and restaurants. Many pleasant footpaths pass through Naunton including the Wardens’ Way which heads into the neighbouring village of Guiting Power, just two miles away. Though a sleepy village, it benefits from two popular pubs, a bakery and a tearoom, and just a short drive away is Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, a fun day out for all the family. Slightly further afield is Temple Guiting with the Temple Guiting Pantry, a true Cotswold gem which serves delicious food daily and has a lifestyle shop next door with products ranging from homewares to jewellery and wine. Naunton is also within easy reach of many tourist destinations such as Oxford, Blenheim Palace and Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
Description
Hillside is the perfect choice for a family group who are seeking a relaxing getaway in the heart of the glorious Cotswolds. The property is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
|---|
| Living room |
This wonderful dual aspect room has been elegantly furnished in neutral tones with subtle touches of colour. A warm and inviting room, it contains:
- fireplace with cosy wood burning stove
- corner sofa which comfortably seats four
- three-seater sofa and armchair with matching footstool
- two footstools
- Smart TV with Apple TV and DVD player
- Sonos speaker
- small selection of DVDs, games and books
- dog bed
|
| Bedroom 5 |
This tastefully decorated room has access out to the garden and contains:
- king size bed
- freestanding wardrobe
- wooden chair
|
| Snug |
This second living area is a brilliant playroom for young children and doubles up as a sixth bedroom if required. It contains:
- double sofa bed, available upon request
- children's chalkboard, games and toys
- Smart TV
|
| Kitchen/dining room |
The spacious open plan kitchen/dining room has been well-designed for socialising and contains:
- double electric oven with four-ring induction hob
- fridge and freezer
- dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, three cafetières and wine cooler
- Sonos speaker
- island with three breakfast stools
- large dining table with seating for up to 12 guests
- additional wooden chair
|
| Utility room with shower room |
Accessed via the kitchen, this handy space contains:
- washing machine
- wash basin
- coat hooks
Accessed via the utility room is a light and airy shower room which contains:
- walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
|
| Conservatory |
Accessed via the living room, this beautifully finished conservatory is flooded with natural light and is a lovely space in which to still enjoy the garden and rural views in the colder months. This room contains:
- two-seater sofa, two armchairs and footstool
- selection of games, books and outdoor games
- chest of drawers for storage
|
| Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom |
Located in the eaves, this stylish triple aspect bedroom has stunning views overlooking the village and countryside beyond. It contains:
- king size bed
- freestanding wardrobe and chest of drawers
- comfy chair
The modern ensuite contains:
- walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
|
| Bedroom 2 |
Overlooking the back garden, this well-proportioned bedroom contains:
- super king size bed or 2 x single beds
- chest of drawers and wall hooks for hanging clothes
- large wall mirror
- comfy chair
|
| Bedroom 3 with ensuite bathroom |
This bright and well presented bedroom in the eaves has fabulous rural views and contains:
- double bed
- built-in wardrobe
- dressing table with stool and mirror
The contemporary ensuite bathroom contains:
- walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
|
| Bedroom 4 |
This spacious twin room in the eaves contains:
- two single beds
- chest of drawers and wall hooks for hanging clothes
- wooden chair
- blanket box
|
| Family bathroom |
This smart bathroom in the eaves contains:
- bath with overhead shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
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A beautifully maintained enclosed garden surrounds the property, with a manicured lawn, leafy shrubs and luscious green mature trees. A paved patio bordered by a dry-stone wall wraps itself around the conservatory and is home to a Rattan furniture suite with seating for ten, along with a charcoal barbecue. A height adjustable coffee table completes the suite, making this a great spot for enjoying home cooked meals in the summer sunshine. In addition to this, an attractive cast iron bench and an outdoor table with two long benches provide further seating areas from which to relax and unwind. The large lawn lies beyond the patio, leading from the top of the garden down and round to the front porch, offering far reaching views of the surrounding countryside.
The gravel driveway provides off-street parking for up to five cars.
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, including its grounds, is 10+2 guests (with the +2 option being a double sofa bed in the snug), at any point during your stay. Hillside is a family home in a tranquil, rural setting, and in order to respect the peaceful way of village life, adult only groups are limited to a maximum of eight. 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 12 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 four additional infants.
Pets
Up to two medium sized dogs (no larger than Labradors, unless agreed with the owner) 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 after 5pm 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 (first floor): King size bed
- Bedroom 2 (first floor): Super king size bed or 2 x single beds
- Bedroom 3 (first floor): Double bed
- Bedroom 4 (first floor): 2 x single beds
- Bedroom 5 (ground floor): King size bed
- Snug (ground floor): Double sofa bed
Bathrooms
- Master bedroom ensuite (first floor): Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
- Bedroom 3 ensuite (first floor): Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
- Family bathroom (first floor): Bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin
- Shower room (ground floor): Walk-in rain shower, toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has an oil fired central heating system.
Electricity and oil 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. Drying logs stored in the carport are not available for guest use so please note that if any are taken, deductions may be made from the security deposit.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access, two Smart TVs, one of which has Apple TV, a DVD player and two Sonos speakers.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
There is off-street parking for up to five cars on the private driveway.
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
Two travel cots (without linen), two high chairs and a stair gate 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, 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 bedrooms in the eaves have some sloping ceilings 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 property’s large lawn is on a slope and so young children should be supervised outside at all times. In addition to this, the owner has politely requested that children do not climb on the dry-stone walls for their own safety.
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.
Hen, Stag and other same sex groups
Unfortunately, Hen, Stag and other same sex groups are not allowed at Hillside.
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
Hillside has a lovely garden for guests to enjoy and it is important to the owners that guests are courteous and considerate towards the neighbouring properties. We politely request that guests do not disturb the neighbours and that loud music is not played outside after 9pm.
The garden is maintained by a professional gardening service every Wednesday. This work will be completed as quickly as possible and with as little disturbance as possible to guests.
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
Hillside was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in December 2019. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"We had a lovely time in your wonderful home!
We have enjoyed an amazing time here celebrating with my parents, brother and family. We have enjoyed the facilities. Memories made.", Alex, June 2021
-"What a fabulous house, with amazing facilities. The children loved the playroom, books and games.
The four generations in our party aged from 6 to 95 had a wonderful time. We will be back.", Natalie, June 2021
-"Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful home! What a lovely way to celebrate a 60th Birthday. Everything we needed under one roof. A home from home. We will be back!", Lorna, May 2021
-"Thank you we had a wonderful week.", William, May 2021
-"Great location if you want to get lost in the Cotswolds. The house itself is beautiful and spacious. A room just for kids to have all the toys they could imagine was a god send. Also a dog friendly place Go for walks, go and rest, play games. Great family place to make memories.", Ravin, May 2021
-"Thank you for saving our Christmas, what a wonderful house to stay in! We had a great Christmas here and will surely come back! Merry Christmas.", Tim, December 2020
-"Hillside cottage was everything we were hoping for for our week away. We were a group of 11, grandparents, parents and kids aged 5-11. It is safe to say that no one wanted to leave and we could have easily all stayed another week. The house is very well maintained and in a great location. There is a lovely park with a huge field 3 mins walk away and we spent most mornings there walking the dog and admiring the views. The kitchen is a great size for everyone to gather. The showers are powerful and there is always hot water, no matter how many people there are having a shower at the same time. Only minor disappointment was the size of the garden. The grassed area is limited, but with such a huge field nearby this was easily forgotten. I am already planning my next visit to the Cotswolds!", Evita, August 2020
-"Great family place to stay if you have a big family. Ideal location!", Aashish, July 2020
-"To celebrate my husbands 60th birthday! Great house large enough to cater for 3 generations plus the dog! One of the best equipped houses we have ever stayed in. Thank you.", Sue, March 2020
-"One of the best most well equipped house we have ever stayed in.", Sue, March 2020
-"Super house, thanks for having us!", Rebecca, March 2020
-"Absolutely fantastic house to stay in while working at the Cheltenham Festival.
Very comfortable and had everything we needed. The kitchen is great and very well equipped!
Would definitely come back, thanks for letting us stay!", Daniel, March 2020
-"Exceptional property, spotlessly clean, spacious, beautiful, warm, well equipped, stayed 4 nights and loved it. Perfect for a large family gathering, including dog! Little things like the towels being luxurious were appreciated. Enjoyed the location - a great local pub (dog friendly too!) and local walks. Nearby Bourton on the Water had loads for all of us to do, we had to go twice :). Generous welcome items went down a treat too, even the dog was well looked after! All in all would highly recommend.", Karen, February 2020
-"Here to celebrate Danny’s 6th birthday. Had a fabulous time here. Lovely house, and spacious garden. Plenty of space for everyone.", Karen, February 2020
-“Very nice well presented property ideal for our family weekend, many thanks for the lovely welcome gifts.”, John, February 2020
-"A fantastic house to celebrate a family 50th Birthday. Beautifully laid out and lovely conservatory. Apologies for the mound of recycling, a sign of a fab weekend!", John, February 2020
-“A beautifully appointed cottage with modern equipment and plenty of space for a group of 8 of us. The owners kindly provided a welcome hamper including wine, bread and biscuits as well as tea, coffee, sugar, milk and eggs. The location was fantastic and close to walks as well as activities such as clay pigeon shooting. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property”, Nikesh, February 2020
-"An excellent top quality home, with all modern comfort and quality equipment. We had an excellent stay there. Naunton is a quiet but beautiful village, right in the middle of the Cotswolds.",Tim, January 2020
-"To celebrate a 60th birthday. Lovely home with tonnes of space and facilities to enjoy the weekend. Home from home.", Magali, February 2019
-"Thank you for a lovely stay, the house is amazing!", Rachel, February 2019
-"A lovely weekend with our family. Many thanks.", Alice, January 2019
-"What a lovely place to spend a family weekend. It suited us perfectly – 3 generations together. Thank you.", Katie, January 2019
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Hillside 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 (without coal) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
DVD player |
| Four-ring induction hob |
Fridge |
3 x cafetières |
| Freezer |
Washing machine |
Dishwasher |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Teapot |
| Double electric oven |
Toaster |
2 x Smart TVs, one of which has Apple TV |
| Small selection of DVDs and books |
2 x Sonos speakers |
Wine cooler |
| Wireless internet |
2 x travel cots (without linen) |
Stair gate |
| 2 x high chairs |
Small selection of board games |
Selection of children's toys and games |
| Outdoor table and seating |
NutriBullet |
|
| 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 |
|---|
| CO detectors |
Fire blanket |
Smoke alarms |
| First aid kit |
Fire extinguisher |
Ironing board |
| 2 x hair dryers |
Iron |
Dog bed |
| Clothes drying rack |
Washing line |
|
Travel
Hillside is located in the peaceful village of Naunton, four miles away from the popular village of Bourton-on-the-Water.
Travelling by car
Naunton is easily accessed by car, being located approximately four miles away from the A429 (Fosse Way) and approximately six 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 Naunton is Kingham (approximately ten miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of less than 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Naunton is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 78 miles, approximately 100 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 50 miles, approximately 70 minute drive.
