Description
Summary
Honeysuckle Cottage is a beautiful period property, with stunning views of the surrounding Cotswold countryside. Located in the picturesque village of Blockley, the cottage is one of a row of traditional Cotswold stone cottages built to house the weavers who once worked in the many silk mills of the village. Blockley is very peaceful, yet it benefits from having two pubs and a community owned village shop & café, as well as a historic Norman church. Many beautiful country walks are accessible directly from the village, and Blockley is well placed for exploring the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as further afield places, such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Blenheim Palace.
The cottage has been lovingly furnished by its owner, to create a fresh, stylish feel that enhances the traditional character features, including exposed Cotswold stone walls, flagstone flooring, stone mullion windows, and a cosy wood burning stove. The character of the cottage is complemented by its modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a Smart TV and a well-presented kitchen.
Honeysuckle Cottage sleeps a maximum of four people, in two bedrooms, with a family bathroom. There is a lovely enclosed garden to the rear of the property and free on street parking is available. Honeysuckle Cottage is ideal for a family, friends or couples, who are looking for the perfect break in one of the North Cotswold’s prettiest villages.
Description
Honeysuckle Cottage is one of a row of Cotswold stone cottages, on a quiet street in the village of Blockley. The front door opens directly into the living room, and the following rooms are on the ground floor:
- Living room: This bright and welcoming room has wonderful character features, including an exposed Cotswold stone wall with window seat, stone mullion window, and a cosy wood burning stove. There are two comfortable sofas, and a Smart TV with integrated DVD player;
- Family bathroom: Located at the back of the cottage, with fabulous views over Blockley Valley, the refurbished bathroom has a roll top bath with an overhead rainfall shower, wash basin and a toilet.
Stairs lead down directly from the living room to the lower ground floor rooms:
- Dining room: This delightful room has exposed wooden beams, a flag stone floor, large ornamental stone fireplace and another pretty window seat. The wooden dining table seats four people, and there is also a sideboard, a wine rack and a boot cupboard;
- Kitchen: This well-presented room has an electric oven with a four-ring gas hob, fridge, freezer, slimline dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, kettle, toaster and filter coffee machine. There are also a good selection of cookery books.
Returning to the ground floor, a relatively steep staircase leads up to the first floor bedrooms, both of which have lovely countryside views:
- Bedroom 1: This pretty room has a wooden floor and stone mullion windows, and can be set up as either a king size bed, or two 75cm wide single beds. There is a wardrobe with shelves;
- Bedroom 2: Another lovely room, with stone mullion windows, which contains a king size bed.
The cottage's enclosed garden is at the rear of the property, and is accessed from the dining room on the lower ground floor. There is a decking area, bordered on either side by mature plants, which leads to a lovely seating area at the end of the garden, with stunning uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside. There is a table and four chairs, as well as a charcoal barbecue.
Free on street parking is available on the quiet road outside 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
One medium sized dog is accepted, at a cost of £20 per booking.
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 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
- Bedroom 1: 2 x 75cm wide single beds or a king size bed
- Bedroom 2: King size bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Roll top bath with waterfall shower, heated towel rail, 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 between October and March and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a Smart TV with a DVD player.
There is no telephone at the property.
Blockley is in a valley and guests should be aware that mobile phone reception can be variable.
Parking
Free on-street parking is available outside the property.
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) is provided.
The property’s garden is enclosed, however young children should be supervised outside at all times.
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, with relatively steep staircases, which is laid out over three floors, and could therefore pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility, or carrying babies, both in terms of their general movement and their ability to exit the house quickly in the event of an emergency.
Guests, particularly those with young children or a dog, should be aware that the front door opens directly from the pavement into the living room. In addition, the staircase down to the lower ground floor is accessed directly from the living room.
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.
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
Honeysuckle Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in April 2018. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"A very cosy and idyllic cottage on the corner of Blockley village. The road is as tranquil as the cottage itself, with gorgeous views and the calming silence the sweeping hills behind it give. The hosts provide a very detailed and thought out guide to your stay. Inside is clean and bright, with the feeling of a home as opposed to an empty dwelling. Thank you!”, Georgina, August 2019
-"Honeysuckle Cottage was a wonderful space to spend the long weekend at. We had a magical weekend! Only wish we had stars longer. The organisation once you book makes arriving and accessing the house super easy! The house is spacious with lovely features. The view is breath taking. The village is cute and surrounding walks wonderful. It’s really all you need for a cosy time in the country! Highest recommendation!”, Gelske, August 2019
-“We had a lovely week at Honeysuckle Cottage in the Cotswolds and Blockley is very tranquil. The lady next door is friendly and the location proved an excellent base to explore further afield. Highlights included Hufkins at Stow on the Wold, Stratford Upon Avon, Great Western Arms for a pint and a bite, deer’s in the field at the end of the road and the lovely garden where we spent many an hour relaxing, particularly as the weather has been fantastic. So we spent most days out exploring, Bananagram is a new discovery we will be getting ourselves.”, Rose, Tim, Rob and Dee, July 2019
-“We had a lovely weekend stay in the Cotswolds. The property is in a great location in Blockley with street parking right outside the main door. The cottage is very cute with a pretty back patio and stunning views of the countryside”, Tanaya, July 2019
-“Lovely cottage Friendly locals. Great place to explore. The village cafe is very good and the Great Western pub is worth a visit.”, Alina and Richard, July 2019
-“This was a wonderful place to escape to for a few days. The view was amazing, and it was great to be able to walk down to the local shop to pick up necessities to cook for myself while traveling without a car. Depending on the bus did get a little tricky at times, but It was great to explore the countryside on foot. Every trail was its own adventure. The cottage had everything I needed and was quite comfortable. I would definitely love to come back someday given the chance.”, Sam, June 2019
-“Honeysuckle Cottage: coming in and feeling at home at once! So cosy and comfortable. And the Cotswolds are a bit like a fairy tale land, everything so lovely and beautiful. Such a lot to see and to do. We had a wonderful week! Wonderful time, loved hiking and exploring the area.”, Juneau, June 2019
-“The booking and pre-trip information service from Character Cottages was superb, best we have ever come across. The cottage is a lovely blend of characterful features with modern comforts. The view from the back of the house is lovely and we enjoyed breakfast on the patio most mornings. Easy parking on the road outside. The caretaker and owners were very helpful. Great walks in all directions and beautiful local villages. A real community feel in Blockley. We would recommend both the company and the cottage to anyone.”, Christine, May 2019
-“We had a lovely stay at Honeysuckle Cottage. What lovely views! We love the Cotswolds. We went to The Cotswold Wildlife Park, it was a highlight the kids loved it, we could even take our dog! The villages were beautiful and we had some great walks. We went to Chipping Campden and I liked it there. We went to the Zoo and saw a Rhino.”, Laura, April 2019
-"We have love the cottage. It has a lovely downstairs, a comfy middle floor and an amazing upstairs. The view is fantastic and the neighbours are friendly. The garden is nice, and the area is nice and quiet. The food in the cafe and the pub tasted fantastic. We will be glad to stay here again. The Cotswolds are amazing. We loved our stay.", Charlotte, April 2019
-“We have loved Blockley for many years, it is the best village in the Cotswolds. So unspoilt. Look out for 'Cockney Stan' in the village - a real character. Our Jack Russell almost made friends with Holly the JRT next door. Fabulous weather completed our stay. If it's your first time in the Cotswolds you are in for a real treat. If you have been before, you will know that!”, Marily, Steve and Bonnie, March 2019
-“We loved staying at this cozy cottage in the beautiful setting of Blockley. The home was perfect for a weekend getaway with a gorgeous garden and quiet surroundings.”, Meghan, March 2019
-"A lovely cottage in a good location. I camped round here as a child so it was lovely to reimerce and share lots of lovely places with my husband. Good time of year to visit as very quiet.", Sheila and Andy, March 2019
-"A wonderful week away in a beautiful location with everything you need close by. We loved relaxing in the cottage, enjoying the numerous walks from the cottage and also visiting the other beautiful towns and villages in the surrounding area. Exactly what we needed!", Chloe, January 2019
-"Lovely cottage, great location.", Jonathan, December 2018
-"Lovely cottage and great views. Recommend The Churchill Arms, Paxford, excellent. Sudeley Castle worth a visit. Thanks.", Sue and Mark, October 2018
-"We all had a wonderful stay, the cottage is lovely. Just what we needed to unwind. We would love to come back again as we loved the village and surrounding area.", Sam and pete, October 2018
-"We had a really lovely weekend in your wonderful cottage, perfect place to spend a birthday weekend. The views are amazing and we loved the village and surrounding countryside. Thank you so much for everything.", The Hodge family, October 2018
-"A lovely weekend spent at Honeysuckle Cottage, exactly what was required before going back to school. A beautiful village and very friendly neighbours. We really enjoyed visiting the local towns and villages. Lovely comfy beds and beautiful views of the countryside and deer. Thank you.", Graham, Katie, Oliver and Isabelle, September 2018
-"We really did enjoy our stay in this lovely cottage and spent a good time in the beautiful Cotswolds. The places we liked the most:-
5) Stow on the Wold
4) Lower Slaughters
3) Bibury
2) Chipping Camden
1) Sitting in the garden "deer watching" and of course the cute and funny cats from the neighbours left and right.", Suzanne and Stefan, August 2018
-"The views are spectacular and the peace and quiet lovely/ The deer was a surprise and an added bonus. All amenities to hand in the cottage. The milk and chocolate cake which were left in the fridge were a very thoughtful touch and were much appreciated. The whole family enjoyed the Duck Race which highlighted Blockley's community spirit. Especially as we won two races. We love the Cotswolds, Blockley and love the cottage.", The Place family, August 2018
-"We had a wonderful weekend in this super little cottage. We particularly enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the deer and hedgehog. Thank you.", The Edwards, Browns, Knight and Hayes party, August 2018
-"Lovely cottage and views. Well equipped. Quiet location. Lovely walks and ideal situation for exploring the beautiful Cotswolds.",The Govier family, August 2018
-"Very comfortable and well equipped cottage packed with character. Village and surrounding countryside provided a true taste of Cotswold living. Well placed to get around and the excellent weather was an added bonus! Would definitely recommend and would like to come back!", The Bennett family, July 2018
-"Lovely cottage in a great location. Country walks from the door and a short walk to the pub. What more you ask? Excellent base for exploring the rest of the Cotswolds. Chipping Campden recommend for tea shops and general mooching in an iconic Cotswolds village.", Deborah, May 2018
- "Sorry....not sure why it is that we have to go home. Perfectly, perfectly happy here and perfectly happy to stay! Beautiful views, gorgeous garden, friendly villagers and neighbours and the attention to detail with the interiors/fixtures and fittings/cleaning were very much appreciated. Very sorry to leave.", Jay, May 2018
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Honeysuckle 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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| Charcoal barbecue (without charcoal) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Filter coffee machine |
| Four ring gas hob |
Fridge |
Freezer |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
Toaster |
Smart TV with DVD player |
| Washing machine |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| Travel cot (without linen) |
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| 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 |
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| Clothes drying rack |
CO detectors |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Hair dryer |
Iron |
Table top ironing board |
Travel
Honeysuckle Cottage is located in the peaceful, picturesque village of Blockley.
Travelling by car
Blockley is easily accessed by car, being located approximately one mile away from the A44 and approximately three 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 Blockley is Moreton-in-Marsh (approximately three miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Blockley is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 76 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 42 miles, approximately 60 minute drive.
