Description
Summary
Hope Cottage is a picturesque Cotswold stone property which sleeps six guests, in three beautiful bedrooms, with two spacious bathrooms. The property boasts a wealth of traditional character features including flagstone floors, oak beams and doors, exposed Cotswold stone walls and a Cotswold stone fireplace with a roaring wood burning stove. These period features are complemented by its stylish décor and modern facilities such as its wireless internet access, Smart TV with DVD player and well-equipped kitchen. There is a well presented garden at the front and side of the cottage and quiet on-street parking is freely available.
Location
Hope Cottage is tucked away in the quintessentially English village of Longborough, an unspoilt village just two miles north of the famous market town of Stow-on-the-Wold. Longborough benefits from having a popular country pub, a community owned village shop and café, a historic parish church and even an opera house which puts on classic performances during the summer months. Situated in the heart of the North Cotswolds, the village is well-placed for exploring the many chocolate-box towns and villages nearby including Chipping Campden, Chipping Norton, The Slaughters, Bourton-on-the-Water, Blockley and Broadway.
Longborough is located on the side of a hill and offers glorious views over the Evenlode Valley. Surrounded by fantastic scenery, there are many walks and cycle trails on its doorstep to explore, including a pleasant circular route over to Moreton-in-Marsh and back via Bourton-on-the-Hill, passing close to the attractions of Batsford Arboretum and Sezincote House, the latter being home to a Mogul Indian Palace. Further afield destinations such as Bath, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon are easily accessible for day trips.
Description
Hope Cottage is the perfect retreat for a family or a group of friends who are looking for a peaceful break surrounded by the breathtaking Cotswold countryside. The cottage is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
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| Kitchen/dining room |
This beautifully presented farmhouse style kitchen/dining room has an abundance of character including exposed Cotswold stone walls, oak beams and flagstone flooring. This room contains:
- Rayburn range cooker with two ovens and two hobs
- four-ring induction hob
- microwave and convection oven
- fridge/freezer
- washing machine/tumble dryer
- dishwasher, kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine and cafetière
- window seat
- radio
- wooden dining table with seating for six
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| Living room |
A warm and inviting room with exposed oak beams and exposed Cotswold stone. This room contains:
- Cotswold stone fireplace with cosy wood burning stove
- three-seater sofa and two armchairs
- wooden desk and chair
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| Sitting room |
Adjacent to the living room, this bright and spacious area contains:
- three-seater sofa, two-seater sofa and footstool
- Smart TV with DVD player
- chest of drawers
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| Conservatory |
French doors lead from the sitting room into the airy conservatory, a wonderful space from which to enjoy the garden all year round. It contains:
- two-seater sofa and two matching armchairs
- coffee table
- small selection of board games
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| Cloakroom |
Contains:
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| Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom |
This charming bedroom has a lovely oak door, elm floorboards and wonderful garden views and contains:
- double bed
- built-in wardrobes and chest of drawers
The ensuite contains:
- roll top bath with handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin
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| Bedroom 2 |
This delightful bedroom with wooden shutters and exposed oak frame contains:
- double bed
- chest of drawers, built-in shelving and two wall hooks
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| Family bathroom |
Contains:
- bath with overhead electric shower, toilet, twin wash basins and heated towel rail
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| Bedroom 3 |
Spilt over two levels, this characterful room has exposed wooden beams and contains:
- single bed
- chest of drawers, built-in shelving and hanging space
- small selection of books
- wall mirror
- bedroom chair
A flight of wooden stairs leads up to a mezzanine level in the eaves which contains:
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Located at the front and side of the cottage is a beautiful private garden, well-maintained and surrounded by a variety of trees, plants and mature shrubs. Beneath the wisteria covered wooden pergola there is a paved patio area which houses an outdoor table with seating for six and a charcoal barbecue. In the right season the gorgeous blossoms of the wisteria trail from the pergola, creating a picturesque setting for al fresco dining. Adjacent to the patio there is a large lawn and a small pond.
Free on-street parking is readily available close to the property.
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 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 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: Double bed
- Bedroom 2: Double bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 x single beds
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with overhead electric shower, toilet and twin wash basins
- Master bedroom ensuite: Roll top bath with handheld shower attachment, 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.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access, a Smart TV with DVD player, and a radio. A telephone is also provided, with an international and premium rate bar.
Mobile phone reception is variable, being better outside the property than inside.
Parking
Quiet on-street parking is freely available close to 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) and a high chair are provided.
The property's garden is enclosed, however, guests should be aware that there is a small pond in the garden and young children should be supervised 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 many character features including steep stairs up to one of the beds in bedroom 3, no handrail on the main staircase, and low beams, all of 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.
As noted above, there is a small pond in the garden and young children should be supervised at all times.
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.
Access
Hope Cottage's garden and front door are accessed by a short right of way through the next door neighbour's garden.
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
Hope Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in June 2015. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"The cottage was perfect for us, we loved it. Very well equipped, warm and comfortable.", Venetia, May 2021
-"Very comfortable stay at Hope Cottage Would revisit.", Margaret, December 2018
-"Beautiful house and glorious garden to enjoy in the summer sunshine. Kids loved finding frogs in the pond and the quirky bedroom with the loft. Wonderful farmhouse kitchen with a Rayburn - surprisingly easy to use. Super village location - a peaceful break from our busy daily lives. Thank you!", Cath, July 2018
-"Hope Cottage was a delight. Perfectly furnished and decorated, we thoroughly enjoyed the garden and barbecue too - lucky with the weather! Highly recommend the village pub and the community shop next door was great. We would all love to return (for longer this time). One tiny thing - the kitchen could do with a cafetiere :) (otherwise the kitchen was extremely well equipped).", Rebecca, June 2018
-"Beautiful cottage. Loved everything about it. Very spacious with a nice conservatory and beautiful garden too. Mustn’t forget the luxury en-suite bathroom off the main bedroom where you can lie in the bath and gaze at the village church. A most friendly village and a warm welcome at The Coach and Horses.", Sandy, May 2018
-"We highly recommend booking Hope Cottage! There are many wonderful cottages in the Cotswold's to book and I ended up selecting Hope because the pictures depicted old world charm, comfort, space and walking distance to a pub. We have never rented in the Cotswold's before and I was uncertain where exactly to stay. The village of Longborough was perfect and the cottage provided us with all we required and then some. Communication was excellent, parking and entering the cottage was easy. We were welcomed with a few items that were greatly appreciated! I was excited to invite some family to visit and stay with us throughout the week. We had great weather and all enjoyed a BBQ and walk around the village. We visited the pub numerous times with family and always felt welcomed and a part of the village. The comfort & space that the cottage provides is perfect! The hiking from Longborough is fantastic; short & long hikes. It is also a very easy drive to Stow, Bourton-on-the-Water & Slaughters which a great places to visit. We did enjoy a day of village hopping and always loved getting back to Hope Cottage - our home away from home for the week. You will not be disappointed - book!”, Tracy, May 2018
- "We had a wonderful stay in this lovely cottage. The house is beautiful , with the charm of the old and the comfort of a modern home. Everything was perfect: the very comprehensive arrival instructions, the beautiful location nearby many lovely villages, the cleanliness, the very complete equipment of the house. The heating worked perfectly well which was fortunate in this chilly April weather. So did all the installations. The children loved the bedroom in the attic, and the bed of the master bedroom is very comfortable. The village shop next door is charming and deserves a visit but don't count too much on it if you have a big hunger! We would definitely stay there if we go back in this area.", Dior, April 2018
- "The whole experience from booking to the end of the holiday was perfect. All questions asked were answered promptly and spot on. The details of the cottage was perfect in every way. And when we got there it was even better than expected. Just perfect from start to finish and would definitely recommend and book again. Thank you all.", Caroline, February 2018
- "Great communication with the company, such a lovely cottage in a great spot for walks and a pint in the local. The fresh bread and eggs and warm aga was a lovely welcome.", Candice, October 2017
- "Hope Cottage was fabulous! Clean, tidy and charming. We loved it!", Timothy, October 2017
- "Hope Cottage is a absolutely lovely place. We loved it there. Prefect for driving around to other villages, and for walks. We went on the recommended walk, which was beautiful, with added bonus of a guided tour of a Mogul palace! The village shop was right next door, they even had logs for the fire place. The village pub is a few meters up the road. Prefect Cotswolds experience!", Sigrid, September 2017
- "Had a lovely time celebrating a friends 40th birthday. A quaint little village in a fabulous part of the country.", Sarah, July 2017
- "Loved the cottage, loved the location, perfect, everything was perfect!" Diane, May 2017
"We loved hope cottage everything was just wonderful in a perfect location. Spotless and clean, catered for all our needs.Such a great stay had by all, would highly recommend this cottage. Thank you very much from us all. PS we all loved the ginger cat that came to visit us daily." Joanna, August 16
- "Really lovely cottage. Everything was well organized, the place was really cozy for four adults and two kids. Everything worked and the instructions were clear, but please check the fan extractor". Andre, August 16
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Hope 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 and utensils |
Bed linen, bath towels and hand towels |
Small selection of board games and books |
| Four-ring induction hob |
Fridge/freezer |
Toaster |
| Kettle |
Microwave and convection oven |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Washing machine/tumble dryer |
Wireless internet |
Smart TV with a DVD player |
| Dishwasher |
Nespresso coffee machine (without capsules) |
Rayburn range cooker with two ovens and two hobs |
| Radio |
Cafetière |
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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 |
|---|
| Appliance instruction folder |
CO detectors |
Clothes dryer |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Smoke alarms |
Iron |
Ironing board |
| Tourist information |
Hair dryer |
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Travel
Hope Cottage is located in the heart of the peaceful village of Longborough, two miles north of Stow-on-the-Wold.
Travelling by car
Longborough is located close to the A424, the A44 and the A429 (Fosse Way) and is easily accessed by car.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Longborough 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
Longborough is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 75 miles, approximately 100 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 43 miles, approximately 60 minute drive.
