Description
Summary
Honeysuckle Cottage is a beautiful grade II listed thatched cottage, located in the north-east of The Cotswolds, looking out over the village green in the peaceful little village of Sutton-under-Brailes. Many lovely walks can be accessed directly from the cottage and a number of local pubs are a pleasant walk away. The village is close to the famous Cotswold market towns of Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Norton and Chipping Campden, as well as being within easy reach of well known tourist attractions, such as Blenheim Palace, Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
The traditional cottage has a lovely character feel to it and is built from Cotswold stone, with a thatched roof and wooden windows and doors. Complementing the character of the cottage are modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a flatscreen TV and a well presented kitchen.
Honeysuckle Cottage sleeps a maximum of four people, in two bedrooms, with a family bathroom and a separate shower room. There is an enclosed garden to the side of the property, with a right of way through to the neighbouring cottage, off-street parking for one car and on-street parking directly outside the cottage. The cottage is an ideal retreat for couples, friends or a small family looking for a traditional cottage in the heart of some of England's most beautiful countryside.
Description
The front door of Honeysuckle Cottage is accessed via the front garden, which overlooks the lovely village green. The front door opens diectly into the kitchen and the following rooms are on the ground floor:
- Living/dining room: Looking out over the village green, this room contains comfy seating for four, a flame effect fire, and a flatscreen TV with a DVD player. There is also a wooden dining table, with seating for four;
- Kitchen: A well presented galley style kitchen, which contains an electric oven, four ring electric hob, fridge with small freezer compartment, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster and a washing machine. There is also a breakfast bar, with two bar stools.
Stairs lead up from the living room to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms, all in the cosy eaves of the cottage:
- Bedroom 1: With views across the village green, this lovely room contains either two single beds or a super king size bed. There is a chest of drawers as well as hooks behind the door for hanging items;
- Bedroom 2: Also with views across the village green, this smaller room also contains either two single beds or a king size bed;
- Family bathroom: Contains a bath with handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin;
- Shower room: Contains a walk-in shower and a wash basin.
French doors lead out from the living/dining room to the enclosed garden (please note that the neighbouring cottage has a right of way through the garden). The lovely garden is mostly laid to lawn and contains an outdoor table and four chairs, plus an additional two seater table and a swing seat.
The cottage has one off-street parking space at the end of the front garden and further on-street parking is available directly outside the cottage.
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
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, including its grounds, 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 up to one additional infant.
Pets
One medium-sized dog, or two small dogs, are accepted, at a cost of £20 per booking per dog. Unfortunately, cats are not accepted.
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.
Please note that, although the back garden of the cottage is enclosed, there is a right of access through the garden for the neighbours and the postman, therefore dogs should be kept under control at all times.
Bed linen and towels
Bed linen and towels are provided for guests.
Arrival and departure times
Arrival time is after 3pm 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: Super king size bed or 2 x single beds
- Bedroom 2: King size bed or 2 x single beds
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin
- Shower room: Walk-in shower and wash basin
Heating and fuel
The property has an oil fired central heating system.
Electricity and oil are included in the rental price.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a Smart TV with DVD player. A telephone is also provided, for use on a discretionary basis, for example if the mobile phone signal fails.
Mobile phone reception is variable, generally being better outside the cottage than inside.
Parking
The property has one off street parking space and parking is freely available on the quiet road outside 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 high chair are provided. The property's back garden is enclosed, however, please note that there is a right of access through the garden for the neighbours and the postman, therefore 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
The property has two floors, which could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility, or carrying babies, in terms of their ability to quickly exit the house in the event of an emergency.
The smoke 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 September 2015. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"It's in the small town of Sutton, not far from Shakespeare's former home, in peace and quiet. Self-driving is recommended and parking is possible. As it is winter, tourists are few. The rest was good, the cottage kitchen was well equipped and the landlord prepared eggs, milk and bread and butter for us. The bedroom is on the second floor, small, but very warm. The washroom is excellent with a romantic bathtub and comfortable shower room.”, Jennifer, January 2020
-"We had a lovely long weekends stay at Honeysuckle. Which was a beautiful well presented cottage set in a quaint village. Perfect for walks to local pubs, visits to Blenheim and oxford. We would definitely like to visit again.", Heather, October 2019
-“We had such a wonderful weekend away in this beautiful cottage. Perfect for 4 of us and so many lovely little towns to explore. Thank you!”, Abbie September 2019
-“Our small family loved our stay at Honeysuckle Cottage. We sat in the garden, walked on the green, and spent time with family in nearby Stourton. The small kitchen had everything you need and the sitting room was big enough for us and our two kids. The bedrooms are small so pack light and enjoy!”, Stephanie, July 2019
-“A beautiful cottage in lovely place we had a great time there and would highly recommend it in fact I’ve already recommended it to a friend!”, Alexandra, June 2019
-“Beautiful thatched cottage with lovely views of the village green and gardens. Great location in quiet, small village but near nice restaurants and pubs (and 10 minutes away from grocery stores) and close to interesting attractions (all listed in the house book). Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again.”, Prab, June 2019
-“One of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in, for both the goodies left for us and the comfort of the cottage.”, Kaye, June 2019
-"Compact and bijou, great location from which to explore the Cotswolds, highly recommend Honeysuckle cottage!", David, June 2019
-“We had the best time in this super cute cottage. On arrival we had a little welcome pack of bread, milk, eggs and cake. The house was spotless and catered for our needs. The BBQ was a great touch as we spent a lot of our evenings enjoying the house. Great location with some lovely places close by. All in all a super short break.”, Vicki, June 2019
-“Honeysuckle Cottage is in a beautiful setting, and is very comfortable and clean. It is ideal for a young family, and in a very convenient location for exploring the Cotswolds.”, Bernard, May 2019
-"Fabulous stay. Very clean and comfortable.", Julie, November 2018
-"My husband and I rented Honeysuckle Cottage for a few days as we had planned to visit nearby Blenheim Palace. From the outside the cottage is absolutely charming and situated opposite the village green. On entering the kitchen we were delighted to see a welcome pack of bread, eggs, milk and butter, a lovely gesture by the owners. The kitchen was so well equipped with everything you could possibly need and was also spotlessly clean. The sitting room was very cosy and comfortable with a dining table and access to a very peaceful, relaxing back garden. Stairs lead from the sitting room to the two bedrooms and bathrooms. The bedrooms are very cosy with limited space for suitcases as we had brought so I would recommend travelling lighter. The beds were extremely comfortable and being in such a peaceful location we had a good nights sleep. The main bathroom was lovely with a huge bath and lots of towels, toilet roll and handsoap were provided. The second bathroom was small and had a sink and small shower cubicle but was perfectly adequate. We did have an issue with the hot water while we were there but the owners were very quick to get in contact with us when they knew we had a problem. There is also a management company nearby. There are wonderful walks from the cottage and such a lovely pub you can walk to and many more good pubs for food and drink are within a short drive. The cottage would also be a very good base for touring areas in the Cotswolds. I would thoroughly recommend Honeysuckle Cottage if you are looking for a very relaxing, peaceful location in a characterful cottage.", Christopher and Elaine, August 2018
-"Lovely traditional English thatched cottage in a lovely little village. All the locals are also very friendly and helpful. Great place to stay.", David, May 2018
-"Amazing, simply amazing...can't wait to go back!", Brandy, April 2018
-"Beautiful cottage with everything we needed to make a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Stunning area and we will definitely be back!", Lesley, February 2018
-"What a beautiful cottage. Everything was just perfect. Thank you so much for having us!
-"The cottage was super cute and located in a perfect area. The golf course next to the cottage was really nice with very friendly people. We also can recommend the pub in Upper Brailes and the closest town Shipton which had some nice shops and restaurants.", Kerstin, July 2017
-"Welcoming cottage with thoughtful additions to improve your stay. It is a beautiful property, decorated to a high standard and very comfortable. The owners have paid a lot of attention to detail and have equipped the cottage with everything you could need. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to stay again." Rebecca, June 2017
-“We had a fantastic time at this beautiful cottage. The location is great with shops/pubs/restaurants and local villages not too far away. The cottage itself was amazing and just what we wanted, really quirky and extremely clean and tidy, perfect for a peaceful getaway. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.”, Joe, February 2017
-“A lovely stay in this beautiful cottage.” Lena and Niklas - Stockholm, Sweden, July 2016
-“Ideal location for a sisters’ week away. The cottage was lovely, quiet and so clean. Really enjoyed breakfast with the stable door open looking over the village green, thank you.”
Suzanne and Johanna - Cornwall/Lancashire, June 2016
-“Thank you for sharing your little bit of England with us. A gorgeous little cottage, so cosy and peaceful, four nights was not long enough. We especially appreciated the maps and guides of the region.”
Hana and Peter - Vancouver, Canada, March 2016
-“Lovely stay in this beautiful cottage, lovely walks on our doorstep which our children and especially our dog enjoyed. Thank you for the welcome gift.”
Helen, Stuart and family - Bedford, February 2016
-“Beautiful and welcoming cottage perfect for a small family get together. Very cosy and decorations made it feel very Christmassy. We managed to cook Christmas lunch in the small but adequate oven. A picturesque and tastefully decorated cottage, thank you.”
Judi and family - Bath, December 2015
-"A lovely stay at Honeysuckle Cottage it was very comfortable and cosy, love the bath. The welcome treats were a nice surprise. The cottage is well located for exploring the Cotswolds. We would recommend to family and friends and may be back one day."
Addy family - Lancashire, October 2015
-“A lovely cosy cottage and a great location for visiting the surrounding areas. We enjoyed the welcome basket. The cottage is clean, comfortable and warm. We really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend to family and friends.”
Jerry, Tracey and Joshua – Birmingham, September 2015
-“Great weekend away, didn’t fault anything. Good welcome basket, lovely location to have the peaceful weekend we wanted. We recommend to everyone.”
Ben and Michelle – London, September 2015
-“ We spent 7 great days in this marvellous location. The cottage was a superb base for our holiday. The welcome pack was superb also. We would recommend to friends and family.” James and Glenys – The Wirral, September 2015
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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| Dishwasher |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Cafetiere |
| Four ring electric hob |
Fridge with small freezer compartment |
Electric oven |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Outdoor swing seat |
Toaster |
Smart TV, with a DVD player |
| Washing machine |
Wireless internet |
Charcoal barbecue (without coal) |
| 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 |
|---|
| Appliance instruction folder |
Clothes dryer |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Hair dryer |
Iron |
Ironing board |
Travel
Honeysuckle Cottage is located within the peaceful North Cotswolds village of Sutton-under-Brailes.
Travelling by car
Sutton-under-Brailes is easily accessed by car, being located within fifteen miles of the M40 and close to the A429 (Fosse Way) and the A44, which are two of the main roads through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Sutton-under-Brailes is Moreton-in-Marsh (approximately eight miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Sutton-under-Brailes is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 40 miles, approximately 60 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 70 miles, approximately 90 minute drive.
