Description
Summary
Middle Gable The Old Hall is a beautiful Grade II* listed property that sleeps up to five guests, in two bedrooms, with a family bathroom and a further shower room, as well as a large living room. The property has a traditional feel and retains a wealth of character features including dovecotes (square holes on the outside wall, originally intended to house doves or pigeons), stone mullion windows, wooden beams, a magnificent fireplace and original wooden flooring. Complementing these period features, Middle Gable The Old Hall has modern facilities, including wireless internet access, two Freesat TVs, a Blu-ray home theatre system and a well-equipped kitchen. The property sits in peaceful gardens, which have a seating area for guests, and quiet, off-street parking is available for up to three cars.
Location
Bourton-on-the-Water, often voted as one of the prettiest villages in England, has a unique appeal to visitors and residents alike. Middle Gable The Old Hall is situated in the heart of Bourton, and is in walking distance of the many attractions, shops, restaurants and tea rooms that the village has to offer.
Bourton is also perfectly located for exploring the many other lovely towns and villages of the Cotswolds region, including the highest of the Cotswold towns, Stow-on-the-Wold. A popular place of interest in Stow that really shouldn’t be missed is England’s oldest inn, The Old Stocks. From Bourton-on-the-Water, further afield places such as the historic Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath are easily accessible for day trips.
Description
Middle Gable The Old Hall is one of the most picturesque and historic properties in the Cotswolds, and is an ideal retreat for a family or a group of friends. The house is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
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| Middle Gable The Old Hall is accessed via its garden, which leads to the beautiful wooden front door. Inside the house, a small entrance hall leads into: | |
| Living room | A newly refurbished, grand room with beautiful period features including exposed wooden beams, a limestone flagged floor and a centuries old alcove, plus stunning views of the garden. This room contains:
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| The living room then leads into the Inner Hall, which in turn leads to: | |
| Shower room | Contains:
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| Kitchen/dining room | This well-equipped, spacious room contains:
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| Returning to the Inner Hall, a grand wooden staircase leads up to the first floor landing, off which are: | |
| Master bedroom | An impressive room with original wooden flooring and stone mullion windows, this bedroom contains:
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| Family bathroom | Contains:
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| The staircase then continues up into the gable of the house, giving access to: | |
| Bedroom 2 | This sizeable dual aspect bedroom with original wooden beams contains:
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The impressive, lovingly cared for, open plan garden is accessed via the front door, and during the spring and summer months the floral scents can be enjoyed immediately. There is a bench for relaxing and looking out over the beautiful gardens, as well as a paved seating area which contains an outdoor table and chairs. At the end of the garden is a private double garage for guest use.
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 £150 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, including its grounds, 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.
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
Regrettably, Middle Gable The Old Hall does not accept pets.
Bed linen and towels
Bed linen, bath towels and hand towels are provided for guests.
Arrival and departure times
Arrival time at Middle Gable The Old Hall is after 5pm and departure time is by 10am.
Bed sizes and configurations
- Master bedroom (first floor): Four poster super king size bed
- Bedroom 2 (second floor): Three full size single beds.
Bathrooms
- Shower room (ground floor): Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
- Family bathroom (first floor): Bath with a handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin
Fuel and logs
Electricity and gas are included in the letting price.
Logs for the wood burning stove can be purchased locally.
Services provided
Middle Gable The Old Hall has wireless internet access, two Freesat TVs (one in the living room, one in the master bedroom, both of which receive the same signal) and a Blu-ray home theatre system in the living room. There is also a telephone available, for incoming calls only.
Parking
Middle Gable The Old Hall has a double garage with off-street parking directly outside the garage for one additional car.
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 are available on request.
Child friendly facilities
A travel cot (without linen) is provided.
Initial consumables
Toilet rolls and cleaning products are provided. Guests should bring all the other consumables that they will require with them.
Accessibility, health and safety
Middle Gable The Old Hall is an old, Grade II* listed property and has many character features including some low beams and ceilings, and multiple 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 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 is permitted throughout Middle Gable The Old Hall and the owner politely requests that guests do not bring any candles, or other similar products into the cottage.
Hen, Stag and other same sex groups
Unfortunately, Hen, Stag and other same sex groups are not allowed at Middle Gable The Old Hall. Please note that same sex family groups are welcome.
Corporate and commercial bookings
Unfortunately, this property does not accept corporate, work related or commercial bookings of any kind.
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.
Other
The owners of Middle Gable The Old Hall are proud supporters of www.giveustime.org.uk, which provides holidays to servicemen and their families, to help them adjust to life after combat.
Reviews
Middle Gable The Old Hall was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in December 2011. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Customer Feedback:
-"We only stayed for 2 nights and wish we could have stayed for longer. Middle Gable is an absolutely stunning property! It's very well equipped, clean and comfortable. The location is perfect - a very quiet residential area about 2 minutes walk from the Motor Museum in the middle of Bourton-on-the-Water. The owner was very helpful. We'll hopefully stay here again, and can thoroughly recommend it as a self-catering holiday destination!", Joy, July 2021
-"Our stay at Middle Gable was wonderful, we were very impressed with the house which dates from 1650, and there was lots to do in the village and surrounding area. We would love to come back.", Richard, July 2021
-"Would love to come back one day it was beautiful." Holly, December 2020
-"My family stayed at the cottage for the weekend and would happily return. Bourton on the water is a lovely little village with nice cafes, shops and other amenities. The cottage itself is wonderfully situated in the centre of the village. On arrival, the keys are straightforward to collect and there is parking outside a garage. The cottage itself is spacious with lots of character and although we just stayed for a weekend would happily return for a longer stay. Despite it being very chilly outside and occasionally wet, the cottage is very warm and has plenty of space for kids to enjoy themselves. There are several walks to start from the cottage and driving to surrounding villages is simple. Very happy to have stayed there.", Julian, December 2020
-"Beautiful cottage with lots of character in an excellent location. The village itself is also incredibly beautiful. Out host was easy to deal with and offered excellent communication.", Pedro, December 2020
-"This is a beautiful old cottage packed full of period features and historic decor. A real treat to experience. It boasts a massive four poster bed and the wood burning stove is a great feature too. The gardens are pretty and well kept and the neighbours friendly. The property is really well located very close to the high street and all the amenities and attractions.", Matthew, November 2020
-"It was a lovely place to stay and central for touring the area. Would go and stay there again.", Emily, October 2020
-"Great location, stunning house", David, September 2020
-"Great location, a stone's throw from the centre of the village. Lots of character and beautiful shared garden with friendly neighbours.”, Natalie, July 2020
-"We loved it at Middle Gable! The location was fantastic, making the house a great base to explore the beautiful Bourton on the Water itself, but also elsewhere in the Cotswolds. The house worked perfectly for our group and had everything we needed, and we were constantly finding new charms throughout the house.", Emma, July 2020
-"The house is lovely and is situated in one of the best locations within the village. The neighbours and owner were both friendly and helpful. The four poster bed is huge and very comfortable. Ticks all the boxes and would love to come back to this lovely area again. Thank you", Darren, July 2020
-"Lovely old property - combo of townhouse and cottage, packed with original features. Original floorboards in the bedrooms are lovely and more than a little uneven. Door heights are original as well, so watch your head if you're over 6ft like me. Huge and comfy four poster bed in the 1st floor master bedroom along with a large bathroom. Everything you'd need in the kitchen. A minute's stroll past a pub and an amazing bakery (highly recommended) and you're at Bourton's river and main drag. Ideal location in a lovely village and parking for 2-3 cards which is great as it's such a popular village that on-street parking is a struggle. The private shared garden in front of the property is lovely as well. Contact from Cate the owner was excellent and told us everything we needed to know to find the place, get the keys, get in, turn on the under floor heating and make ourselves at home. We had a lovely long weekend here. Five stars.", Neil, July 2020
-"Beautiful. Such a lovely stay. We were very cosy with the fire and underfloor heating despite the storms and rain! Thank you”, Laura, February 2020
-"Fantastic!", Adrian, February 2020
-"Middle Gable is the perfect home in the perfect location in Bourton on the water, everything in the town within a short walking distance. Bourton on the water itself is a great place as close to many other lovely villages in towns within the Cotswolds. We stayed here just as a couple but would also be perfect as a family, as its plenty big enough with large kitchen/ diner and living room space. Log burner is a very nice touch in the winter. The bathrooms were very clean, the bed was very comfortable. The host called before arriving with very clear arrival instructions on the location and how to get into the property, and gave a lot of information about the town and surrounding area. Highly recommend staying here, our only regret was that we only booked 2 nights.”, Teddy, January 2020
-"Great position in beautiful village, delightful accommodation.", Marie, January 2020
-“Middle Gable is a beautiful house and the location right in the middle of Bourton-On-The-Water is superb. It is the most interesting old building which formed part of the old Manor House and dates back centuries. It was spotlessly clean and the beds were very comfortable. The directions from Cate got us there without issue and the parking for 3 cars was a great addition.”, Jocelyn, December 2019
-"Fantastic place. All that was advertised and more. The place was totally furnished with modern amenities, but keeping in the spirit. All was spotless and the atmosphere was wonderful. Brought us to the Cotswold of old. Hopefully we can come again.", Morton Taragin, November 2019
-"Exceptional character property, not cheap but worth every penny. Perfectly located for shops, bars, restaurants and museums etc., The owner Cate has put a lot of time and effort in keeping the character of the house whilst we enjoyed some mod cons like a very well stocked modern kitchen.", Ingrid, October 2019
-“Middle Gable is a wonderfully appointed property whose location is excellent and within walking distance to all local amenities but yet is most private and quiet. I would strongly recommend this property anyone wishing to explore the Cotswolds.”, Edward, September 2019
-"If you like quaint and historical this home has it all. Extremely clean, very peaceful and easy walk to centre of town (3 minute walk). Easy drives to other small towns. Walk out the gate and the beautiful Cotswold countryside is on your right and the town on your left. I can't say enough about this property. I will definitely stay here again.", Russell and Tina, July 2019
-“We loved our charming cottage!”, James, June 2019
-“Very beautiful old house, said to have a history of 350 years, a beautiful large garden in front of the door, the location is also very good in the center of the town. The neighbours next door are very warm and helped us carry luggage and pick up the keys, a very good stay and experience”, Wang, June 2019
-“Enchanting to step back in time to this decorated and highly rare find. Savoured the age of this place which has been so well kept. Very clean, adequate, and set in a fabulous garden environment in a charming Cotswold town.”, Stephen, May 2019
-“Beautiful village and home to stay in. Staying at Middle Gable gives you the full experience of a small Cotswolds village. The location is perfect as everything is within a few minutes walk. The garden is beautiful and the neighbours, Ann and Steve, were so kind and helpful. The village people are so friendly and welcoming. We did suggest to the owners to provide a steamer as an iron was not available due to previous incidences at the home.”, Peter, April 2019
-“Beautiful place to stay.”, Matthew, April 2019
-“Beautiful village and home to stay in. Staying at Middle Gable gives you the full experience of a small Cotswolds village. The location is perfect as everything is within a few minutes walk. The garden is beautiful and the neighbours, Ann and Steve, were so kind and helpful. The village people are so friendly and welcoming. We did suggest to the owners to provide a steamer as an iron was not available due to previous incidences at the home.”, Peter, April 2019
-"If you are searching for a true Cotswolds weekend get away experience, this is your place. Quite and beautiful surroundings and the cottage is in great shape for its age. Very reasonably priced! If my wife and I ever find ourselves going back to that area, we would definitely stay here if it not otherwise booked.", Bob, March 2019
-"Great place, fantastic location.", Amanda, March 2019
-"Fabulous cottage in the most perfect location with everything you need on your doorstep yet so peaceful and tranquil. Middle Gable has everything you need for a perfect stay and owner, Cate, is wonderful, welcoming and extremely informative. We would definitely book again if coming to the Cotswolds. Many thanks for a lovely four days.", Chris, February 2019
-"Great cottage, beautiful, picture-postcard village, central location for exploring the Cotswolds. Absolutely wonderful stay. Cannot fault! Would absolutely recommend!", Julie, February 2019
-"We returned to Middle Gable after four years to spend Christmas in the cottage. We had just the most fantastic time. The cottage was great and is full of character. Cate was excellent. You have high expectations when you book a place for the peak period and ours were exceeded. We have already recommended Middle Gable to our friends and hope to return some day. Thanks for a great stay.", Alwyn, December 2018
-"Was very impressed with quality of cottage, furnishings, and amenities. Cate did a very nice job putting everything together. Wonderful location, both in terms of the village, and in terms of other sights in the Cotswolds. Was excellent "value for money". After arrival, owner called me to check up and make sure everything was good. This was much appreciated and shows the attention to detail that made this such a nice stay.", The Scottdale's, October 2018
-"We were a group of four staying for four days. This is a beautiful property, well-maintained, beautifully situated and well-equipped for everyday living. I highly recommend it.", Sallie, October 2018
-"This was a beautiful cottage right in the heart of an idyllic village. A truly wonderful cottage that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend for a fantastic holiday.”, Mark, August 2018
-“The best location where you can fully enjoy the charm of the Cotswolds and the historic building were wonderful.”,Asuka, August 2018
-"Excellent character cottage. Wonderful property, very convenient for area attractions. Gardens are a delight.", Norman, July 2018
-"Beautiful cottage with so much character in the perfect location. Thank you for a fabulous weekend!", Lauren, April 2018
-"Lovely comfortable Cottage loved the underfloor heating in the lounge and log fire. Lovely communal gardens, perfect location. Comfy beds, everything you needed.", Gillian, March 2018
-"It was a beautiful home and I will be returning. Great location and a true home from home.", Tina, February 2018
-“Just wonderful, we had a great time and thanks again!”, Laura, July 2017
-“Middle Gables was a delightful place to stay in Bourton-on-the-Water. The character of the home was so lovely, and the furnishings were beautiful. Check-in and communication was easy, and the location is perfect. I highly recommend Middle Gables for your stay in Bourton.”, Ann, June 2017
-"The place was great. Ideal location to High Street. Loved the downstairs heated floor. Cate & Chris were great - they were quick to respond to any inquiry. The view from the living room and main bedroom was marvellous. The place was a perfect base for touring the Cotswolds and the countryside was beautiful. It was great coming back each evening after a busy day of sightseeing. Stay there once and you will want to go back...", Jon Livingston, April 2017
-"Excellent week-long visit with 8 month old baby. Lovely property, which is very attractive and well equipped. The owners are very well organised and attentive (without being overbearing) and kindly went out of their way to bring over a high chair for our use. Village enjoys plenty of amenities for a very young family - lots to do within metres of the door, making for very easy & enjoyable trips between nap times!", December 2016
-"This was a fantastic cottage, homely comfortable and full of character, in a superb location just a few moments stroll from the high street with its many shops and tea rooms. Even though it was so close to the high street it was so quiet and peaceful with a beautiful garden to relax in. Anne the lady who lived nearby was a great help with her recommendations of local restaurants. Would recommend this to friends and would love to go back.", August 2012.
-"The best cottage we have ever stayed in although it's unfair to call it a cottage as it's so much more.", July 2012.
-"This was a wonderful cottage, everything had been very thought through and comfort and amenities excellent.", May 2012.
-"A very spacious cottage that is very central yet with gorgeous private views of a lovely garden. Lots of places to eat in the village all within strolling distance. A few nice easy walks from your door which are also ok for children to manage.", April 2012.
-"Perfect location in the village and in an area of great beauty. A few restuarants/ pubs to go to in the evenings.", April 2012.
-"The cottage is ideally located for walks around the surrounding area therefore you don't need your car once there! The owners are lovely - very helpful and thoughtful. The cottage is fab - beautifully decorated and presented.", February 2012.
-"Absolutely beautiful location and accomodation. We had everything we needed. Middle Gable is the perfect location for a romantic, relaxed holiday with plenty to do with other Cotswolds villages nearby and a 1 minute stroll to the centre of one of the most picturesque villages in the Cotswolds.", December 2011.
-"Ideally situated, beautiful property and garden. Lovely features in old building. Picture perfect place for a break.", October 2011.
-"This cottage has the perfect location to explore the Cotswolds. We took several day trips, even Port Isaac was within reach. Everything was clean and comfortable and the neighbours are very helpful in recommending restaurants etc. Make sure you take a walk to the Slaughters, it can be easily done in 2 hours.", September 2011.
-"Bourton is a lovely place to stay, despite it being crowded during the day it felt very relaxed almost like going back to another era, when the pace of life was much slower. I would recommend it to anyone and Middle Gable is the ideal place to stay, just a few hundred metres from the main high street, it oozes charm and personality. This was our first visit to the Costwolds and hopefully not our last as there was so much to do and see, a week was nowhere long enough to do it justice. In summary, would I go back to Bourton and would I stay at Middle Gable the answer is a massive 'YES' to both.", July 2011.
-"Nice area if you like tea rooms, plenty of restaurants, few pubs, busy with day trips.", June 2011.
-"We were a party of 5, Mum and Daughters and we had the most fantastic time! The house is beautiful so full of character and in the most superb location. Everyone really friendly and made us feel very welcome, would definitely recommend and will certainly be returning!", May 2011.
-"The character and proximity of the property to the centre of Bourton on the Water make this an ideal holiday retreat.", May 2011.
-"Lovely period cottage. Very quiet but close to amenities.", February 2011.
-"Met our expectations from the description on the website. Brilliant location, helpful owner and good all round standard of accommodation and facilities.", February 2011.
-"Lovely large sitting room with underfloor heating and wood burner.", February 2011.
-"Very pretty and well maintained. Central to everything but in a fairly quiet location.", December 2010.
-"Exactly what we wanted. Finished to a high standard. Owners friendly and helpful. We will definitely rebook.", December 2010.
-"The property is tastefully decorated and furnished to a good standard throughout. It is in a very good location just 200 yds from the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water with easy access to pubs and restaurants.", November 2010.
-"We like to stay in older, individual properties and the Middle Gable built around 1650 was perfect. It is appropriately furnished and has good kitchen and bathroom facilities. It is in the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water so the car could stay in the garage whilst we walked around the area and sampled local places to eat.", October 2010
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Middle Gable The Old Hall 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Electric oven | Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels | Blu-ray home theatre system |
| Four-ring electric hob | Fridge | Freezer |
| Washing machine/tumble dryer | Microwave | Toaster |
| Kettle | Dishwasher | Outdoor table and seating |
| Travel cot (without linen) | Wireless internet | 2 x Freesat TVs |
| General provisions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bin bags | Toilet roll | Hand soap |
| J cloths & scourers | Washing up liquid | |
| Other equipment and facilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| First aid kit | CO detectors | Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket | Fire extinguishers | |
Travel
Middle Gable The Old Hall is located off a quiet street, right in the picturesque centre of the village of Bourton-on-the-Water.
Travelling by car
Bourton is located approximately one mile away from the A429 (Fosse Way) and is easily accessed by car.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Bourton is Kingham (approximately eight miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Bourton is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 73 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 50 miles, approximately 60 minute drive.
Bourton-on-the-Water
