Description
Summary
Orchard Cottage is an idyllic thatched property which sleeps four guests, in two bedrooms, with a stylish family bathroom. Dating back to the 18th century, this Grade II listed Cotswold stone cottage beautifully combines traditional character with contemporary style, with lovely exposed beams, a stunning Cotswold stone feature wall and a Cotswold stone fireplace with a cosy electric flame effect stove. These character features are complemented by a modern interior and facilities including wireless internet access, a Smart TV and a well-equipped kitchen. There is a peaceful garden at the rear and on-street parking can be found close by.
Location
Orchard Cottage is tucked away on a quiet road in the picturesque village of Broadway. Popular amongst locals and tourists alike, this village is often referred to as ‘The Jewel of the Cotswolds’ with its variety of pubs, tea rooms, shops, art galleries and restaurants to enjoy. There is a fantastic recreation ground spanning three acres with specific areas aimed at different age groups, perfect for the whole family.
Situated at the foot of the Worcestershire hills within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are many cycle routes and walking paths to explore from the village, including the famed Cotswold Way walking trail which passes through Broadway itself. The 100 mile long walking trail runs from Chipping Campden to Bath, with a challenging section from the village up to Broadway Tower, rewarding walkers with spectacular views on a clear day. Broadway is ideally located for exploring the many wonderful towns and villages of the North Cotswolds including Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh, Blockley and Snowshill, as well as further afield destinations such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle and the dreaming spires of Oxford.
Description
Orchard Cottage is the perfect retreat for a couple, small family or group of friends who are seeking a relaxing getaway surrounded by the glorious Cotswold countryside. The cottage is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
|---|
| Living room |
Two steps lead down into this elegant dual aspect room with exposed wooden beams and a beautiful Cotswold stone feature wall. This inviting room contains:
- Cotswold stone fireplace with electric flame effect stove
- two-seater leather sofa, two armchairs and leather pouffe
- two-seater Ottoman
- wall-mounted Smart TV with DVD player
- small selection of board games
|
| Kitchen/dining room |
Overlooking the tranquil garden, this bright and tastefully decorated room is ideal for entertaining and contains:
- electric oven with four-ring induction hob
- integrated fridge/freezer
- washing machine
- dishwasher, microwave, wine cooler, kettle, coffee percolator and toaster
- two-seater leather sofa
- wooden dining table with seating for four
- stereo
- small selection of DVDs
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| Family bathroom |
A stylish room which contains:
- bath with overhead shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
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| Master bedroom |
In the eaves of the cottage, this immaculately presented bedroom has exposed beams and contains:
- double bed with storage boxes beneath
- chest of drawers and oak chest
- hanging rail for further storage
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| Bedroom 2 |
Overlooking the garden, this cosy bedroom in the eaves contains:
- built-in double bed with storage beneath
- chest of drawers
- hanging rail for further storage
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The beautiful garden is accessed via the back door in the kitchen and comprises three attractive areas. Directly outside the kitchen there is a wonderful patio area which contains a two-seater Rattan sofa and two armchairs, a lovely spot to enjoy the scents and colours of the garden. Beyond this seating area is the lawn garden, and at the far end is a gravel area with an outdoor table and seating for four. This additional seating area has a gas barbecue, making it perfect for al fresco dining in the warmer months.
Free on-street parking is available on the neighbouring streets and there are Pay & Display car parks in the village if required.
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
Regrettably, pets are not accepted.
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: Double bed
Bathroom
- Family bathroom (ground floor): Bath with an overhead shower, toilet and wash basin
Heating
The property has a gas central heating system.
Electricity and gas are included in the rental price.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access, a Smart TV with a DVD player, and a stereo.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
Guests can load and unload cars outside the property, however please note that parking is not permitted on this road between 8am and 6pm.
There is some free on-street parking available in Broadway, however guests may prefer to park in the long stay car park, a short walk away from the property.
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.
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 steep and winding stairs, low beams and low doorways on the first floor, 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 garden is tiered and therefore young children should be supervised outside at all times.
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
Orchard Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in June 2019. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-“Thanks for a lovely weekend at the cottage! It was perfect for attending a wedding in Broadway and had everything we needed. It’s such a beautiful cottage with lovely features! We’d stay again! :)”, Danielle, November 2019
-“First stay at Broadway. This house is a little gem. Everything we needed and more, great touches all over. Warn and comfy! Will hopefully return and recommend to friends.”, Don and Laurie September 2019
-“My daughter and I enjoyed a blissful, sun filled, 10 night stay in Orchard Cottage. It was everything we wanted, and we just loved the fact that everything we needed had bee thought of. It was a home from home, and we won’t hesitate to recommend it! We’ll be back!”, Kathryn and Ella, August 2019
-“Such a beautiful Cottage! We have so enjoyed our stay in Broadway. We have made the most of the pretty garden and BBQ’d out there! The beds are so comfy and being someone who suffers with a bad back this is always so important when we go away. We love the décor and the little touches – eventuality is thought of in the lovely haven. Thank you for making our stay so memorable.”, Suzanne, Chris and Aaron, August 2019
-“We had a great time here. Thank you for letting us stay here. It was very cozy and the garden was really nice too. The supplies in the bathroom were really handy.”, Mandeep, August 2019
-"What a wonderful stay at Orchard cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the place. The cottage is full of character and in an exceptional location. We have already booked our next visit and look forward to more glasses of champagne in the garden.", Lady Margaret, July 2019
-"Thanks for a wonderful stay! Exceptional attention to detail and a really cute cottage what a wonderful area the Cotswolds’ is - I will be recommending to everyone I know thanks.", Kathryn and Vi, June 2019
-"Pretty cottage, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen and a sun trap garden-bliss! The village is lovely and the people friendly. The museum is really interesting. Went on a couple of lovely walks. Plenty of choice of cafés and restaurants, and plenty of gluten-free choice-the gluten-free fish and chips at Russell’s was fresh and tasty. Really enjoyed our stay at Orchard cottage and will be back next year.", Cathy and Carlisle, June 2019
-"We had a great stay at Orchard cottage-thank you! Everything was laid out so clearly for us, and the local information so useful. We enjoyed numerous cream teas and delicious lunches in Broadway! We then managed to walk it off in the beautiful country surroundings. The cottage itself was so cosy and we enjoyed cooking in the well-stocked kitchen and relaxing in front of the fire. The beds were so comfy, and we slept really well during our stay. Thanks again for everything!", Charlotte and Lee, June 2019
-"What a wonderful cottage. Broadway is a wonderful village, and Orchard cottage is an easy walk to all the amazing old English pubs and stores. The local deli is so quaint, with fabulous fresh foods, baked products, fresh fruit and veg – a delight. Wonderful hikes and I loved the steam Railway! We walked down, and had a lovely trip to the beautiful Cotswold village of Winchcombe, what fun!! The cottage itself is beautiful-over 300 years old-incredible!! It is summer so we took full advantage of the outside seating and the grill. Thanks so much for the welcome gifts. The cottage was lovely and clean with comfy beds and high quality towels and linens. The personalised towels were a nice touch. The Internet was good, and we were pleased that we could use our mobile phones in the area. Our friends were happy to make use of the travel cot and high chair for their small one, and my wife made great use of the wine fridge, although we all helped to drink it ha ha! Was very clear, and even though I had a question when I got there, Sharon was able to answer very quickly. Fabulous service. We will be back next year. We love the Cotswolds, we love Broadway, and we love Orchard cottage!!!", Bernard and Cathy, June 2019
-“Although we had rain for eight of the ten days we stayed at Orchard Cottage, we had a lovely time there indeed. Everything in the cottage was as described in the advertising materials. It was well presented, clean and very comfortable. Importantly the availability of books, board games and Netflix access allowed us to while away those rainy days when we were not visiting the local attractions. Of note was the wonderful assistance provided by Linda of MoLo Holiday Housekeepers. When the oven was playing up she swiftly saw to its repair. Plus she arranged the mid-term clean to suit our needs. We are grateful for her prompt assistance. We had friends stay with us at Orchard Cottage and we all said we would return one day.”, Edward, June 2019
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Orchard 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 |
|---|
| Gas barbecue and utensils (gas is provided) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
DVD player |
| Four-ring induction hob |
Fridge/freezer |
Stereo |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
Toaster |
Smart TV |
| Washing machine |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| Travel cot (without linen) |
High chair |
Wine cooler |
| Percolator coffee machine (initial supply of filters provided) |
Small selection of board games and DVDs |
|
| 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 extinguisher |
First aid kit |
| Hair dryer |
Iron |
Ironing board |
Travel
Orchard Cottage is located on a quiet road in the picturesque village of Broadway.
Travelling by car
Broadway is easily accessed by car, being located close to the A44, one of the main roads through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Broadway is Evesham (approximately seven miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately two hours.
Travelling by plane
Broadway is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 86 miles, approximately 100 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 39 miles, approximately 60 minute drive.
