Description
Summary
Honeystone Cottage is a beautiful 18th century property which sleeps six guests, in three stylish bedrooms, with two modern bathrooms. Lovingly furnished in a warm, contemporary style with neutral tones, the property has been finished to a high standard with delightful features including a Farmington stone fireplace complete with inviting wood burning stove, high vaulted ceilings with painted beams, and smart oak flooring. These features are complemented by modern facilities including wireless internet access, three Freesat TVs, a well-equipped kitchen and underflooring heating throughout. The property has both a front and back garden and off-street parking is available for three cars.
Location
Honeystone Cottage is situated in the peaceful and unspoilt village of Withington. This quaint village has an impressive 12th century parish church and a pet-friendly country pub, The Mill Inn, which sits on the banks of the River Coln and makes for a picturesque setting for a pub lunch. The annual 2000 Trees music festival is held just north of the village and neighbouring Chedworth boasts one of the largest Roman villas in the UK, now owned by the National Trust and a popular attraction for all ages.
Withington is surrounded by the breathtaking countryside of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with many walks and cycle routes on its doorstep to discover. The village is well-placed for exploring the many vibrant towns of the Cotswolds including the regency spa town of Cheltenham, home to the beautiful Pittville Park and Cheltenham Racecourse, and Cirencester, Capital of the Cotswolds and well-known for its range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants. The honeypots of Bourton-on-the-Water, Winchcombe and Broadway are all nearby and further afield destinations such as Bath, Hereford and Oxford are accessible for day trips and showcase extraordinary architecture.
Description
Honeystone Cottage is the perfect retreat for a gathering of friends or family who are seeking a relaxing getaway surrounded by the glorious Cotswold countryside. The cottage is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
|---|
| Reception hall |
This well presented hall gives access to the garden and contains:
- comfy armchair
- writing desk
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| Living room |
This contemporary dual aspect room is perfect for relaxing after busy days exploring the Cotswolds. With smart oak flooring, it contains:
- Farmington stone fireplace with cosy wood burning stove
- corner sofa which comfortably seats six
- two footstools
- Freesat TV
- small selection of board games
|
| Kitchen/dining room |
This wonderful open plan space boasts a high vaulted ceiling with exposed painted beams and stylish pendant lighting. Finished in neutral tones, this light and airy room gives access to the garden and contains:
- double electric oven
- three-ring induction hob
- fridge/freezer
- dishwasher, Dulce Gusto coffee machine, two cafetières, kettle and toaster
- microwave/steamer
- dining table with seating for six
- Bluetooth speaker
- three-seater sofa and armchair
|
| Bedroom 2 |
This tastefully decorated bedroom, also with high vaulted ceiling, contains:
- king size bed
- shelf unit with storage baskets and door hooks for hanging clothes
- mirror
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| Bedroom 3 |
Overlooking the garden, this spacious and elegant dual aspect bedroom contains:
- king size bed
- chest of drawers with hanging space
- Freesat TV
- DVD player
- two-seater sofa and footstool
- mirror
- small selection of DVDs
|
| Family bathroom |
The modern bathroom contains:
- bath, walk-in rain shower with separate handheld shower attachment, toilet, wash basin, heated towel rail and touch illuminated mirror
|
| Utility room |
Located off the entrance hall and accessible from the back garden, this handy space contains:
- washing machine/tumble dryer
- sink
|
| Cloakroom |
Contains:
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| Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom |
Located in the eaves, this impressive dual aspect room contains:
- king size copper pipe frame bed
- storage trunk and two chests of drawers, one of which has hanging space
- Freesat TV
- armchair
- mirror
The bright ensuite contains:
- bath, walk-in rain shower with separate handheld shower attachment, toilet, wash basin, heated towel rail and touch illuminated mirror
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A well-maintained garden wraps itself around the cottage and comprises luscious green lawns, mature leafy trees and a colourful flower bed with fragrant lavender. A sun trap in the warmer months, the front garden houses a patio area with a small table and garden bench, allowing guests to soak up the summer sunshine. The main garden lies at the back of the cottage where a second patio area with an outdoor table with seating for six, along with a charcoal barbecue, are provided. This varied garden retains original character features including the hayloft staircase on the patio and a lamp post which has been reclaimed by nature, now home to a beautiful climbing clematis. A small unfenced pond lies beyond the trees at the end of the garden and a stream flows along the property’s boundary line.
There is off-street parking for three cars on the property’s driveway.
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 £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.
Pets
One medium sized dog (no larger than a Labrador, unless agreed with the owner) is accepted, at a cost of £25 per booking. Please note that the garden is not enclosed, so dogs will need to be supervised outside at all times.
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 (ground floor): King size bed
- Bedroom 3 (ground floor): King size bed
Bathrooms
- Master bedroom ensuite (first floor): Bath, walk-in rain shower with a separate handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin
- Family bathroom (ground floor): Bath, walk-in rain shower with a separate handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has an oil fired central heating system and underfloor heating throughout.
Electricity and oil are included in the rental price. An initial basket of instant lighting firelogs is provided for the wood burning stove and further instant lighting firelogs can be purchased locally. Please note that the owner requires that you use instant lighting firelogs rather than seasoned logs.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and three Freesat TVs.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
There is off-street parking for up to three cars on the gravel 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
Regrettably, Honeystone Cottage does not accept children under the age of eight years.
Initial consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. tea, coffee, handful of Dulce Gusto capsules, 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 property is accessed via three wide steps which lead down towards the front door. These steps can become slippery when wet and so guests should be careful when approaching the property.
Please note that the back garden is not enclosed and that towards the end of the garden there is an unfenced stream and pond and so children and dogs should be supervised outside at all times.
There is an original hayloft staircase outside the back door however please note that there is no handrail or safety barrier and so climbing the stairs is not recommended due to the drop between levels.
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 Honeystone 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.
Corporate and commercial bookings
Unfortunately, this property does not accept corporate, work related or commercial bookings of any kind.
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
Honeystone Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in February 2020. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Just returned from a wonderful week at Honeystone Cottage. From the moment we arrived we felt at home. We were lucky enough to have amazing weather and spent most of our time outdoors in the very big south facing garden. The house is extremely comfortable with very tasteful interiors and furnishings. Withington and the surrounding area is just perfect with wonderful villages and great pubs/restaurants within easy reach. We are definitely planning a return stay.", Janine, July 2021
-"The cottage is a beautiful modern conversion, it was extremely comfortable and there was plenty of space for 6 of us. There are some nice walks around the village and plenty of places to visit nearby. We'd definitely like to go back.", Andrea, July 2021
-"We had such a lovely stay at Honeystone Cottage! It was so clean and cozy, completely as described. It had everything we needed for the weekend which really allowed us to just relax.", Holly, May 2021
-"Beautiful house in a beautiful location. Everything was perfect.", Maria, May 2021
-"Really nice property, great information provided about local walking spots and towns. We will definitely be returning to Honeystone Cottages.", Dan, November 2020
-"We had a lovely stay at Honeystone Cottage. The place is gorgeous and was absolutely spotless. We would very much recommend it to future visitors.", Lauren, October 2020
-"Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Homely and well finished with plenty of space and all the necessary amenities and more. Very nice local pub. Nice walks from the cottage. Close to other towns, villages and places to visit. Wonderful place to stay.", Jason, September 2020
-"Beautiful place to stay! We had a lovely time staying at the cottage. It was equipped with everything we needed and the hosts shared lots of helpful information beforehand, so we could make the most of our time there.", Sarah, July 2020
-"The cottage was amazing and we loved our weekend away. The interior is amazing and the location was perfect for a quiet weekend. We can’t wait to go back.", Eoin, July 2020
-"What a wonderful place to stay, the photos don’t do it justice and what a beautiful part of the country. You really are in the Cotswolds, it was stunning. The house was spotless and we were even greeted with some local bread and eggs. We didn’t get to the local pub but managed to get to have a pint or two at some charming villages close by.", Elliot, July 2020
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Honeystone 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 (without coal) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
DVD player |
| Three-ring induction hob |
Fridge/freezer |
2 x cafetières |
| Kettle |
Dulce Gusto coffee machine (initial supply of capsules provided) |
Small selection of board games, books and DVDs |
| Double electric oven |
Toaster |
3 x Freesat TVs |
| Washing machine/tumble dryer |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| Bluetooth speaker |
Microwave/steamer |
Outdoor table and seating |
| 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 |
| Hair dryer |
Iron |
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Travel
Honeystone Cottage is located in the peaceful village of Withington, approximately nine miles away from the regency spa town of Cheltenham.
Travelling by car
Withington is easily accessed by car, being located approximately three miles away from the A40 and approximately five miles away from the A429 (Fosse Way), which are two of the main roads through the Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Withington is Cheltenham Spa (approximately nine miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately two hours. Kemble Station (approximately 13 miles away) also has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Withington is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 77 miles, approximately 80 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 60 miles, approximately 75 minute drive.
