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, is five 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 five 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 £25 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 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: Super king size bed or two single beds
- Bedroom 2: King size bed
The large single sofa bed is also available at a cost of £50 per booking.
Bathroom
- Family bathroom: Large walk-in rain shower with a separate handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin.
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has an electric central heating system.
Electricity and gas are included in the rental price. An initial basket of logs is provided for the wood burning stoves between October and March and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a Freeview TV and 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 very poor.
Parking
The property has one off-street parking space and further free street parking is readily available close to 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 a high chair are provided.
The property's garden is enclosed, however, children should be supervised at all times whilst in the garden.
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 narrow and steep stairs 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 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.
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
Jackdaw Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in January 2014. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Customer Feedback:
-"Arrived at the cottage on possibly the one and only day in June that was warm and sunny. Didn't quite know what to expect - they always look better in the photos when you book them, well the photos didn't do it justice, it was absolutely beautiful (would love to live in it) it was spotless, a lot larger than I thought it would be, furnishing were great, comfy sofas, such comfortable beds. Had everything and more. We had a wonderful time there in Blockley which is possibly one of the most beautiful places to stay/visit in the Cotswolds, over the years we have stayed in numerous places but this is definitely the best. Eating out is a must, we really enjoyed the meals at the Great Western - super close - just a few yards up the road - very welcome after such long and lovely walks all around the area, it was good to come back in the evening, settle down in our own little home, all comfy - we feel rejuvenated especially after lock down - thank you - we will definitely be back.", Jet, July 2021
-"Cosy, well equipped cottage in a quiet location. Close to many lovely villages and market towns. Parking space a bit tight so we parked on quiet road nearby.", Julie, March 2020
-“An idyllic place to stay in the heart of the Cotswolds. Lovely hosts who left some treats for our arrival. Super comfortable beds and great communal areas. We also enjoyed the small room just off the living room which our 3 year old loved as a play room. Highly recommend the pub nearby (2 min walk).”, Kate, January 2020
-“Beautiful cottage in a lovely town. We had 4 people for xmas and it fulfilled all our needs and more. I can also highly recommend the local pub for food and beers. Fantastic place!”, Jonathan, December 2019
-"Very comfortable, well equipped cosy cottage in a lovely village.", Margaret, November 2019
-“Jackdaw Cottage was such a cute little place to stay. The village of Blockely was gorgeous and so quiet and peaceful. The local pub did great food and had a friendly atmosphere. The cottage was homely and full of character and had everything we needed. We enjoyed our time here.”, Becky, August 2019
-"Stunning location, very comfortable beds. High quality fabrics and furnishing . Super clean . Rooms good size and no height problems even for the tallest at 6' 6", Rachel, July 2019
-"Such a lovely, quaint cottage. A real lucky find. From the beautiful gardens to the thoughtful touches like milk in the fridge so we could have a cup of tea after a long day in the car. Loved it.", Wendy, July 2019
-“Lovely cottage, very, very well equipped, nice quality furnishings and very thoughtful touches - thank you.”, Crispin, May 2019
-“Jackdaw cottage was a great place for five old friends to enjoy one of our regular reunions which we’ve celebrated for forty years since we all met at college. It was cosy and comfortable and we spent three entertaining days chewing the fat, reminiscing, and putting the world to rights. Sometimes we even broke our own veto and discussed Brexit but by and large it was a harmonious gathering. Given the time of year it was surprisingly chilly at times outside but the interior of the cottage was toasty warm. All in all a very pleasant experience, facilitated with understanding by our hosts.” Peter, April 2019
-“Jackdaw Cottage was beautiful. It is in such a gorgeous location. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay - really well kitted out!! We loved the welcome bottle of wine and lovely biscuits which were really welcome after our very long drive. It was the perfect place to base ourselves for a long weekend exploring the Cotswolds, and we're only sorry we couldn't stay longer.”, Alison, April 2019
-"Absolutely wonderful. They thought of everything. Very generous hosts!,", Sally, January 2019
-"The cottage was lovely and warm with a well stocked kitchen. The beds were really comfortable. The wine and biscuits on the kitchen table were most welcome.", Nicola, October 2018
-"A lovely comfortable cottage, well equipped and very cosy. A real home from home and great to come back to after exploring the beautiful villages and gardens in the locality. Very comfortable bed and parking is a bonus. We didn’t want to go home.", Janet, September 2018
-"Our stay at Jackdaw Cottage was delightful! The cottage is charming, quaint and very comfortable. Blockley is a quintessential Cotswolds village with a great pub, cobblestone streets and many lovely cottages. The hosts have done a wonderful job at creating a welcoming environment from which to explore the region or just relax in the cottage.", Laurie, July 2018
-"The stay was wonderful. Peaceful. The owners were very thoughtful.", Sinenhlanhla, June 2018
-"An excellent cottage...very clean and well furnished. The parking space was a real bonus.", John, April 2018
-"Beautiful and cosy cottage in a lovely area.", Pamela, March 2018
-"Lovely characterful place in a beautiful village. Really comfy beds and a nice fire, though we didn't get to use it much as weren't back in time most evenings! We were there one of the coldest weeks of the year but the place was fine once we'd got it heated up initially. Cottage looked great in the snow! Friendly locals in the pub.", Andy, March 2018
-"We had a fabulous time at the cottage. It is really well equipped and very well presented, spotlessly clean on our arrival. The locals are very friendly and the pub within walking distance does great food. I’d definitely recommend the cottage and the area. Many thanks.", Kelly, February 2018
-"Cosy cottage with walks from the door for our 2 Norfolk terriers. Very relaxing for a weekend away in a lovely friendly village.", David, November 2017
-"We loved Jackdaw Cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is well presented and has everything you could possibly need. We spent the days exploring the Cotswolds and the evening snuggled up in-front of the log burner... What more could you want!!! The wine and biscuits from the owners was a lovely touch. We highly recommend this cottage.", Amanda, November 2017
-"The cottage was a great choice for us with our dogs, perfect for hiking and exploring the Cotswolds - plenty of great hiking trails right outside the door, the pub just down the road and a cosy fire in the evenings after BBQing - a lovely stay in all. Thank you so much!" Anita, April 2017
-“The cottage was wonderfully prepared and very comfortable. The picturesque and quiet village setting was exactly as described, and we only wished we had booked a week rather than four nights. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return again.”, Carl, March 2017
-“Great location, spotlessly clean, very well equipped logs for fire nice touch, very cosy typical Cotswolds Cottage. Perfect for family or group of friends. Parking spot very tight!! Would highly recommend.”, Amanda, March 2017
-“Everything about the cottage was superb for my purpose. The cottage is about five minutes’ walk from my house and so it was ideal for me to hire for my son, daughter-in-law and small grandchild to stay in while visiting us and other relatives. My son and family live in South Korea. The cottage was most convenient in every respect and a very good centre for people visiting the Cotswolds on holiday. Although my son and family were on holiday, they were not here as Cotswold tourists.
The owner of the cottage, with whom I have become acquainted, was absolutely superb and very, very helpful and understanding of my needs. For example, I asked if I could provide a stair gate to protect my grandchild and he insisted on providing one for us at no extra charge. I cannot speak too highly of the facilities and equipment which the cottage provided. My son and family were thoroughly at home there and I would certainly hire it again if the occasion arose.”, Bernard, March 2017
-“Jackdaw Cottage was a lovely home from home - ideally located, clean and tidy, and cosy with comfortable beds! A nice touch by the owners to leave us a Christmas card with a bottle of wine and some biscuits. The Christmas tree provided was small, but perfectly formed and we had a lovely festive break.”, Teresa, December 2016
-"What a lovely cottage, quaint village and personable owners. Thank you" - Mark, Christina, Lauren and Brenda, June 2014
-"We enjoyed a relaxing time in your lovely cottage, so well maintained and filled with just everything you might need. Thank you so much, also for the friendly welcome gift! For us it was wonderful to stroll through all these gardens with their mansions showing stunning beauty and being a never ending source of joy. A place to remember!" - Luithi and Marie, June 2014
-"Thanks for a lovely week (despite the rain!) The cottage is great. Really well equipped. Many thanks again." - Mr and Mrs Witter, May 2014
-"We had a lovely time. Everything is very clean and well kept. Thank you for sharing this little piece of heaven with us. Will definitely recommend and visit again!" - Mr Coetzee and family, March 2014
-"What a lovely cottage. The most beautiful walks. Great weather. Found a superb pub called the Eight Bells...wonderful. Will definitely come back - thank you for the wine and chocs....yum yum. Nice touch." - Mr and Mrs Cronin, February 2014
-"What a welcome. Warm cosy, beautiful and clean and the added touch of the lights on, along with the Christmas tree and candles in the window. Home from home....just how we celebrate Christmas. Highly recommended. Thank you! Lovely to see the bed linen pressed and crisp and everything matched. We had a magical stay at Jackdaw. Thank you!" - Mike and Jacque, December 2013
