Description
Summary
Little Mullions is a wonderful Grade II listed property which sleeps 6+1 guests, in three well presented bedrooms (with the +1 option being a single sofa bed for a child up to the age of 12), with a family bathroom. This charming Cotswold stone cottage retains a quaint and picturesque exterior which belies its stylish interior and modern facilities. Contemporary features, including wireless internet access, a Smart TV and an electric flame effect stove, are complemented by beautiful character such as exposed beams, stone mullion windows and flagstone flooring throughout the ground floor. There is a colourful courtyard garden at the rear and off-street parking is available for two cars nearby.
Location
Little Mullions is situated in the unspoilt village of Little Rissington, a peaceful village surrounded by stunning countryside with a number of walks and cycle routes on its doorstep, including those over to Great Rissington, home to The Lamb Inn, and others towards the much loved Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water. Bourton, often referred to as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ due to the low arched bridges that cross over the River Windrush, boasts a variety of popular restaurants, tearooms, shops and tourist attractions, with something on offer for all age groups.
Little Rissington is well-placed for discovering the many lovely towns and villages of the North Cotswolds including Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford, The Slaughters and Kingham, as well as slightly further afield attractions such as Sudeley Castle, the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway and the Cotswolds Distillery. World famous destinations such as Blenheim Palace, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Bath are also easily accessible for day trips.
Description
Little Mullions is the perfect cottage for a family break or for a gathering of friends who are seeking a relaxing retreat surrounded by the delightful Cotswold countryside. The cottage is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
|---|
| Living/dining room |
This warm and inviting reception room has a lovely bay window overlooking the lane and wonderful flagstone flooring which continues throughout the ground floor. Furnished in a contemporary style, this bright room contains:
- Cotswold stone fireplace with cosy electric flame effect stove
- three-seater sofa, two-seater sofa, armchair and footstool
- Smart TV
- dining table which comfortably seats six
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| Kitchen |
Giving access to the garden, this tastefully decorated kitchen is well-equipped for rustling up an evening meal and contains:
- electric range cooker with double oven and five-ring ceramic hob
- fridge/freezer
- slimline dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle and cafetière
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| Master bedroom |
This stunning dual aspect bedroom has beautiful stone mullion windows and quaint village views. Spacious and well-lit, this room contains:
- king size bed or two 75cm wide single beds
- single sofa bed (suitable for a child up to the age of 12), available upon request
- ornamental Cotswold stone fireplace
- freestanding wardrobe with internal chest of drawers
- door hooks
- wall mirror
- wooden chair
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| Bedroom 2 |
This elegant bedroom has painted wooden beams and contains:
- double bed
- two chests of drawers and hanging rail
- door hooks
- wooden chair
- mirror
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| Family bathroom |
This modern bathroom contains:
- 150cm long P shaped bath with overhead shower
- toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
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| Bedroom 3 |
This secluded bedroom in the eaves boasts striking exposed beams and contains:
- king size bed
- chest of drawers, built-in wardrobe and door hooks
- wooden chair
- mirror
|
Accessed via the kitchen, the paved courtyard garden is a fantastic spot to enjoy the summer sunshine. There is charcoal barbecue and an outdoor table with a parasol and seating for six, opposite which lies a flower bed full of colourful flowers with fragrant scents. Two old butler sinks now house herb gardens which guests are welcome to make use of, and within the outhouse there is a washing machine and tumble dryer.
There is allocated off-street parking for two cars 100 yards away, and if required, free on-street parking can easily be found.
Key Features
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 is 6+1 guests (with the +1 option being a sofa bed in the master bedroom, suitable for one child up to the age of 12), 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 seven 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
Up to two well-behaved dogs are accepted, at a cost of £20 per booking per dog.
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
- Master bedroom (first floor): King size bed or 2 x 75cm wide single beds, plus a sofa bed, suitable for children only
- Bedroom 2 (first floor): Double bed
- Bedroom 3 (second floor): King size bed
Bathroom
- Family bathroom: Bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin
Heating and fuel
The property has a gas central heating system and an electric flame effect stove in the living room.
Electricity and gas are included in the rental price.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a Smart TV.
There is no telephone at the property.
Guests should be aware that mobile phone reception can be poor.
Parking
There are two allocated off-street parking spaces less than 100 yards away from the property, and if required, free on-street parking is readily available close by.
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), high chair and two stair gates 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 with many character features including narrow and steep stairs, low beams and uneven flooring, 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.
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.
Hen, stag and other same sex groups
Unfortunately, Hen, Stag and other same sex groups are not allowed at Little Mullions. Please note that same sex family groups are welcome.
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
Little Mullions was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in May 2020. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Lovely and comfortable cottage, Very clean everything that you would need is there, lovely villages close by, would stay again.", Dawn, December 2020
-"Incredible stay. Perfect little cottage in the Cotswolds. Beautiful cottage that has everything you need and close to everything. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.", Marie-Jean, November 2020
-"Little Mullions was a great place to spend the week! Cute little cottage full of character in a great spot! Good location for visiting many attractions in the Cotswolds whilst also getting some peace & quiet.", Rachel, October 2020
-"Great little cottage. Well located, close to local attractions and nice village.", James, October 2020
-"Really really nice place! Good facilities and liked the local gift basket. Thank you!", Louise, September 2020
-"We really enjoyed our stay at Little Mullions! The cottage was very pretty and everything was clean and nicely presented. We mostly cooked dinner at the cottage so we appreciated that the kitchen was very well equipped, and they provided a lovely welcome hamper too.", Daisy, August 2020
-"Amazing stay at the beautiful house! Really clean and loved all the special touches and welcome basket. Lots of detail about places nearby to visit, would highly recommend.", Lucy, August 2020
-"The cottage was very nice if you like old and full character places. Its location is very handy to explore the Cotswolds. You can even walk into Bourton-on-the-Water. Lovely little place.", Soheila, August 2020
-“A lovely country cottage close to Bourton on the Water and in a great place to explore the wider Cotswold's. A lot of nice welcome touches left which were appreciated and a great garden to use as well. Highly recommend.”, Claire, August 2020
-"Great space, host very kindly left us a basket of lovely treats. Plenty of parking nearby and very easy to get to lots of great local attractions.", Trent, July 2020
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Little Mullions 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 |
|---|
| Tumble dryer |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Slimline dishwasher |
| Five-ring ceramic hob |
Fridge/freezer |
Cafetière |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric range cooker with double oven |
Toaster |
Smart TV |
| Washing machine |
Wireless internet |
High chair |
| Travel cot (without linen) |
Charcoal barbecue (without coal) |
2 x stair gates |
| 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 |
|---|
| Iron |
Fire blanket |
Smoke alarms |
| First aid kit |
Fire extinguisher |
Ironing board |
| Washing line and pegs |
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Travel
Little Mullions is located in the quiet Cotswold village of Little Rissington, close to the popular village of Bourton-on-the-Water.
Travelling by car
Little Rissington is easily accessed by car, being located close to both the A424 and the A429 (Fosse Way), which are two of the main roads running through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Little Rissington is Kingham (approximately six miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of less than 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Little Rissington is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 71 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 49 miles, approximately 65 minute drive.
