Little Culver, Minchinhampton

Sleeps 5 | Ref: LCM

3bed

Little Culver is a stunning, beautifully presented Cotswold stone cottage, located in the peaceful village of Minchinhampton, which is within the glorious, rolling Five Valleys region of the Cotswolds, and is close to the famous market town of Nailsworth.

Description

Summary

Little Culver is a stunning and unique Cotswold stone property, built in 1821. The cottage forms the right hand half of a beautiful castellated Grade II listed building, Culver Cottage. Originally an almshouse, it was built by David Ricardo of Gatcombe Park, and its distinctive architectural style is reflected by its reference in Pevsner's Architectural Guide for the Cotswolds.

The cottage is located in the heart of the charming village of Minchinhampton, which is situated on the eastern edge of the beautiful Minchinhampton Common. Although just a small village, Minchinhampton has a village shop and post office, an independent butcher, and a well regarded café. The Ragged Cot pub is on the edge of the village, just over a mile away from the cottage, and the vibrant market towns of Nailsworth and Stroud are both close by, with their wide range of dining options and unique shops. Minchinhampton is in the stunning Five Valleys area of the South Cotswolds, which is also home to Gatcombe Park, the venue for the famous annual horse trials. Little Culver is well located for visiting the spa towns of Bath and Cheltenham, as well as the many picturesque towns and villages of the Cotswolds.

Little Culver has been lovingly refurbished by its owners, in a warm, contemporary style. There are a wealth of character features, including Gothic windows, exposed Cotswold stone, pretty window seats and a wood burning stove. The character of the property is complemented by modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a SMART TV and a stunning kitchen.

The property sleeps five people, in three bedrooms, with a family bathroom, enclosed back garden and free on street parking close by. Little Culver is perfect for a family or group of friends looking for a relaxing break in the beautiful Five Valleys area of the Cotswolds.

Description

Little Culver is located in the heart of the village of Minchinhampton. An ornate arched doorway on the street opens into a lobby, which is shared with the neighbouring property. Little Culver’s front door opens from the lobby into the living room.

The following rooms are on the ground floor:

Living room: A beautiful, spacious room, adorned with antique maps and artwork, which has a stunning Gothic window with a window seat, and a Cotswold stone fireplace with a wood burning stove. There are two leather sofas, plus a bench seat, and a SMART TV with a Freesat box and a DVD player;
Kitchen/dining room: A stylish, contemporary room that overlooks the back garden. The well presented kitchen has a range cooker with a five ring gas hob and two electric ovens, two under counter fridges (one with a freezer compartment), a dishwasher, toaster, kettle, coffee machine and cafetiere. The large dining table has seating for six, and there is also a pew bench underneath a lovely Gothic window. Floor-to-ceiling cupboards provide larder space, as well as storage for coats and shoes;
Utility room: Accessed from the garden, this useful space contains a washing machine, tumble dryer and microwave, as well as a toilet and wash basin.

Stairs lead up from the ground floor to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:

Master bedroom: A characterful room, with a wooden floor and a Gothic window overlooking the garden, which contains a double bed, chest of drawers and a freestanding wardrobe;
Bedroom 2: Another lovely room, again with a wooden floor and a Gothic window, as well as a decorative exposed stone alcove. There are two single beds, a chest of drawers, and a white Eames chair;
Bedroom 3: A charming room, which contains a single day bed, bedside table, desk and chair;
Family bathroom: Contains a bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin.

A door from the kitchen leads out to a patio and a large, enclosed courtyard garden, which catches the late afternoon sun. There is a table with seating for six, as well as a chiminea and a charcoal barbecue. Free on street parking is available a short walk away in the village.

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 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 £20 per booking.

For the comfort of future guests, we ask that your dog remains downstairs, stays 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

Master bedroom: Double bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x single beds
Bedroom 3: Single bed

Bathrooms

Family bathroom: Bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin

Heating, fuel and logs

The property has a gas central heating system.

Electricity is included in the rental price. From October to April, 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 and a SMART TV, with a Freesat box and DVD player.

There is no telephone at the property.

Mobile phone reception is variable in the property and is typically better outside and in the village.

Parking

Guests can load and unload cars opposite the property, and free on-street parking is readily available close by, however please note that parking is not permitted on the road the property is on.

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, due to the absence of window restrictors on the original timber-framed windows, Little Culver does not accept children under the age of 5. Babies who are not yet walking are accepted and a travel cot (without linen) and high chair are provided.

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, Grade II listed property and has a number of character features, including some low door frames and steps into some rooms, as well as being laid out over two floors, 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 property in the event of an emergency.

There are no locks on the original timber-framed windows.

Bedrooms 2 and 3 open onto the first floor landing, next to the top of the staircase, therefore guests should be careful exiting these bedrooms, particularly at night time.

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

Little Culver was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in March 2018. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:

Other Guest Feedback:

-"Really wonderful stay I couldn’t recommend it more, amazing house with wonderful decor, all the amenities that you could need and want. Amazing quality linen, furniture and welcome notes and suggestions to help you feel immediately at home. Well done on the best ‘home away’ that we have ever stayed in! Ps The Kitchen cafe was amazing for breakfast the Irish lady was fab, the butchers also very affordable (cheaper than a supermarket in my eyes). Henry’s was closed but looked lovely. One of the nicest and most original towns of those locally. Glad we stayed here!", Becky, February 2019

-"Thanks for everything it was an amazing stay.", Ben, October 2018

-"What a fabulous place to say! Minchinhampton is such a gorgeous place with friendly locals and incredible cafe called The Kitchen and lovely walks in the common! I highly recommend and we really loved using the fireplace!", Campbell, October 2018

-"Great place to stay - pretty location though not many attractions in the village itself. Plenty to do within a short car journey. The cottage is very well stocked, attractive property - we loved the old windows. A slightly later check-out time would be appreciated though!", Ian, August 2018

Inventory

Our aim is for you to enjoy Little Culver 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
Small charcoal barbecue (charcoal not provided)	Bed linen, bath towels and hand towels	DVD player
Five ring gas hob	2 fridges (one with freezer compartment)	Coffee machine
Kettle	Microwave	Outdoor table and seating
Toaster	Range cooker with double electric ovens	SMART TV with Freesat box
Washing machine	Wireless internet	Dishwasher
Travel cot (without linen)	High chair	Tumble dryer
Selection of DVDs, books & games	Chimenea (fuel not provided)	Cafetiere

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

Other equipment and facilities
Pegs for clothes line	CO detectors	Smoke alarms
Fire blanket	Fire extinguishers	First aid kit
Hair dryer	Iron	Ironing board

Travel

Little Culver is located in the beautiful market town of Minchinhampton, approximately two miles away from Nailsworth and four miles away from Stroud.

Travelling by car

Little Culver is easily accessed by car, being located approximately eight miles away from the M5 and approximately 17 miles away from the M4.

Travelling by train

The nearest railway station to Little Culver is Stroud (approximately four miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of just over 90 minutes.

Travelling by plane

Little Culver is within easy reach of a number of international airports:

Heathrow International Airport: 90 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
Birmingham International Airport: 76 miles, approximately 80 minute drive.

Minchinhampton

View our guide for this village and the surrounding area

Village: Minchinhampton
Bedrooms: 0
Availability & Booking: View Prices & Book
Ref.: LCM
Rural views: No
Pub nearby: No
Shop nearby: No
Broadband internet: No
Children allowed: No
Real fire: No
Garden: No
Off street parking: No
Pets welcome: No

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