Description
Summary
Miller’s Cottage is one of a row of traditional Cotswold stone cottages in the heart of Winchcombe, an ancient Saxon town situated on the famous Cotswold Way. Boasting a thriving local community, the town offers excellent amenities, with independent shops, several pubs and even a Michelin starred restaurant. With an abundance of local walking and cycling trails, plus places of historical interest, including Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe has plenty to keep visitors occupied. The town is also within easy reach of the many charming market towns and villages of the Cotswolds, guests can ride the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway directly to Cheltenham, and the beautiful cities of Bath and Oxford are easily accessible for day trips.
The cottage has a wealth of character features, including exposed Cotswold stone walls, flagstone floors, original oak beams and two wood burning stoves in beautiful fireplaces. To complement and enhance the character features, the owners have lovingly renovated the cottage, giving it a sumptuous, contemporary feel throughout. Modern facilities include wireless internet access, a Freeview TV with DVD player and a well presented kitchen.
Miller’s Cottage sleeps a maximum of four people in two bedrooms, with a lovely family bathroom, and there is a beautiful back garden with stunning views of the surrounding hills. The cottage has an allocated parking space close by and further on street parking is available in the town. Miller’s Cottage is perfect for a small family or a group of friends seeking a cottage filled with character and style, in a beautiful Cotswolds market town.
Description
From the pavement, three stone steps lead up to the front door of Miller’s Cottage, which opens into the entrance hall. This in turn leads into the following ground floor rooms:
- Living room: This is a stunning room, with exposed Cotswold stone walls, a flagstone floor, oak beams, and a large inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. There is a three-seater sofa and arm chair, plus a Freeview TV and DVD player, with well stocked book shelves offering a selection of games and DVDs;
- Dining area: Two steps lead up from the living room to the dining area, which is partially separated from the living room by the TV, which can be rotated to allow it to be viewed from either room. This lovely space has the same character features as the living room, including a second fireplace with a wood burning stove. There is an oak dining table that comfortably seats four people, and a stylish sideboard provides storage space and houses a DAB radio with Bluetooth speaker and iPod docking station;
- Kitchen: Behind the dining room, the well presented kitchen contains an electric oven, four-ring gas hob, slimline dishwasher, combined washing machine and tumble dryer, microwave, kettle and toaster. There is also a Nespresso coffee machine (pods are not included);
- Boot room: Accessed via the kitchen, this useful space leads directly into the garden and is ideal for storing coats and boots. It contains an American-style fridge freezer and a wooden bench.
Stairs lead up from the entrance hall to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:
- Bedroom 1: A beautiful room, tastefully decorated in a contemporary style, which contains a king size bed, dressing table and vanity mirror, plus a fitted wardrobe;
- Bedroom 2: Overlooking the garden, this lovely bedroom contains either two single beds or a super king size bed. Smart storage facilities are provided by a custom made hanging space and chest of drawers fitted into an alcove;
- Family bathroom: Contains a bath, a separate walk-in shower with overhead waterfall shower and handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin.
The garden can be accessed either from the entrance hall, and along the side of the cottage, or from the boot room, which opens directly onto a pretty gravel area. Steps lead up through the garden, with mature shrubs on either side, to a seating area with a table and four chairs, which enjoy lovely views of the surrounding Cotswold hills. There is a summer house at the end of the garden, which is available to store bicycles.
The cottage has an allocated parking space a short walk away and further on street parking is available in the town.
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 four 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 four 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, or two small 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
- Bedroom 1: King size bed
- Bedroom 2: 2x single beds or a super king size bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath, walk-in rain shower with separate shower attachment, toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has a gas central heating system.
Electricity and gas are included in the rental price. An initial basket of logs is provided for the wood burning stoves and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access, a Freeview TV with DVD player, and a DAB radio with Bluetooth speaker and an iPod docking station.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
Guests can pull up close to the property to unload their luggage.
The property has an allocated parking space approximately 50 metres away and there is further on street parking available in the town. There is a long stay car park a short walk away from the property, if additional parking is required.
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 high chair are provided.
The property’s garden is enclosed, however young children should be supervised outside at all times due to the steep steps to the rear of the garden.
Initial consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. tea, coffee, Nespresso coffee pods, 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 character features, including steep stairs and low beams, which is laid out over two floors, and could therefore pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility, or carrying babies, both in terms of their general movement and their ability to exit the house quickly in the event of an emergency.
There are steep steps to the rear of the garden.
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
Miller's Cottage 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:
-"Millers cottage doesn’t disappoint.... it is beautifully presented and being central, is close to all the varied amenities. The garden has lovely views and the walks are some of the best that we have done - we will definitely be staying again.", Karen, September 2018
-"Firstly, your team dealt with our last minute request for a booking brilliantly. You suggested some great properties and the process was super easy and we thought good value also! Miller’s Cottage is a wonderful place to stay, spotlessly clean, charming and one the best equipped cottages we have ever stayed in. It’s a great base to explore the area and in the heart of a bustling town with lots of amenities. Would most definitely recommend both Character Cottages and also Miller’s Cottage.", Domine and Richard, August 2018
-"Owner had thought of everything. Such a lovely house, great neighbours and fantastic village. Will hope to return next year.",Laura, August 2018
-“If you want to feel like you are truly staying in the thick of the cute cottages that line the High Streets of the Cotswolds Villages, this place is for you. The location is central and so convenient for a stay in Chipping Campden, which is a great town with lots of shops, pubs and history. Inside, the cozy interior retained an authentic-seeming architectural detail (we even liked the narrow twisting staircases) but all the comforts had been added: quality linens and towels, lots of materials with advice for tourism, a basket of edible goodies (soooo appreciated) and sparkling cleanliness throughout. Every corner had thoughtfully placed lighting fixtures, the fireplace was prepared, the kitchen had everything we needed, the shower heads are lovely, the claw foot tub included local lavender bubbles. It was the perfect size for three of us. Thank you for one of our favorite experiences of our vacation! ”, Samantha, August 2018
-“Fantastic fortnight at Millers Cottage. Winchcombe is so pretty and friendly. 6th tar holidaying in the Cotswolds and this time we found our go to place! Loved it. Can't wait to come back.”, Cartriona and Neil, August 2018
-"Wonderful little place, good size rooms and well equipped. Winchcombe is a gem and much less busy than other Cotswolds tourist traps. Highly recommended; don't be put off by the location- though directly on the road there's little traffic outside the morning and evening "rush" hours. Much trouble has been taken with the cottage and amenities.", Michael, June 2018
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Miller's 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 (without coals) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
DVD player |
| Four ring gas hob |
Fridge / freezer |
Nespresso coffee machine (without pods) |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
Toaster |
Freeview TV |
| Washing machine / tumble dryer |
Wireless internet |
Slimline dishwasher |
| Travel cot (without linen) |
High chair |
Selection of DVDs, games & books |
| DAB radio with Bluetooth speaker |
iPod docking station |
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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 |
|---|
| Clothes drying rack |
CO detectors |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Hair dryer |
Iron |
Ironing board |
Travel
Miller's Cottage is located in the picturesque Cotswold town of Winchcombe, eight miles away from Cheltenham.
Travelling by car
Winchcombe is easily accessed by car, being located approximately 10 miles away from the M5, and eight miles away from the A40, the main east-west road through the Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Winchcombe is Cheltenham (approximately eight miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately two hours.
Travelling by plane
Winchcombe is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 81 miles, approximately 100 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 44 miles, approximately 70 minute drive.
