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 2+1 guests (with the +1 option being a 3ft pull out bed, suitable for a child under 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 three 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
One well-behaved dog is accepted, at a cost of £20 per booking.
For the comfort of future guests, we ask that dogs stay off the furniture and that no trace of a dog remains after your departure.
Please note that your dog should be closely supervised outside at all times.
Bed linen and towels
Bed linen and towels are provided for guests.
Arrival and departure times
Arrival time is after 5pm 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 size and configuration
- Double bed, plus an additional pull out cabinet bed, suitable for children under 12 only, which can be made up upon request
Bathroom
- Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has combi electric heaters and electricity is included in the rental price.
An initial basket of logs is provided for the wood burning stove between October and March, and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a Smart TV with DVD player.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
Off-street parking for two cars is available on the gravel driveway.
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.
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
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.
Grounds
Oxbow Cottage is a single-storey Cotswold stone barn conversion previously part of Park Farm.
Smoking
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property.
Stow Horse Fair
The Stow Horse Fair is held twice a year, on the Thursday closest to 12th May and the Thursday closest to 24th October. This is a traditional fair for gypsies and travelling people to meet up and trade which dates back to 1476 when its Charter was granted. Stow is very busy for a day or two before and after each fair, and a number of shops, pubs and restaurants are closed. Whilst many visitors enjoy the colour and vibrancy associated with the fairs, other visitors prefer to avoid Stow on these dates.
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
Oxbow Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in March 2020. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Another great stay in Oxbow - the revamp is brilliant! Our first break after lock-down, shame about the weather (wet!) We will return X', Gary & Sandra, July 2020
-"Great place to stay, has everything you need, easy 10 min walk in to the centre of Stow. Not the fastest internet in the world, but other than that can't say much against it. We liked that it was detached from other surrounding houses and was nicely decorated.", Martin, July 2020
-"Back for a 5th time lovely location perfect little cottage well equipped in a perfect spot for site seeing. Very friendly owners everything you need for a relaxing break.", Sue, March 2020
-"My partner and I had a lovely stay at the Oxbow Cottage, which has beautiful views and fields either side. Stow On The Wold is a short walk away and there are many activities to do in the local area. The Cottage was immaculate and charming.", Alex, March 2020
-"The cottage is stocked with everything that you could need on a week away and logs can be purchased at £6 a basket the money goes to charity. The location is brilliant only a short walk in to Stow, take a torch if walking back from the town late, however their was one in the cottage. The location is very peaceful,relaxing and the owners are friendly and helpful.", Julie, March 2020
-"We have stayed at Park Farm many times before. Amazing location. Beautiful scenery. Great access to Stow. As for Oxbow, warm and cosy, a lot of privacy, well equipped kitchen, comfortable bedroom!", Sammy, November 2019
-"Lovely cosy cottage, everything we needed. Beautifully located, just a short walk to local amenities. Very dog friendly, lovely field for the dog to run around in safely. Very friendly owners. Look forward to returning to this beautiful area.", Claire, November 2019
-"Loved this little cottage! Thoughtfully put together, amazing how a small two-roomed rectangle can have so much charm and character. Everything you need for comfort and convenience has been thought of; the location was peaceful, pretty, and couldn't have been better for dog owners. Plenty to do without getting the car out so long as you like a bit of country walking. Decent pubs, shops and supermarket all within easy reach - by foot for the keen, short drive if you prefer.", Vikki, October 2019
-"We were able visit lots of tourist attractions from Park Farm. Did not have to travel far. Comfortable cottage with good kitchen and bathroom facilities.", Valerie, October 2019
-"Fantastic cottage in a great location with lots of facilities to ensure we had a lovely holiday. We were made to feel very welcome by owners who also provided knowledge of local area. Would definitely recommend.", Sue, September 2019
-"A lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. The paddock is great for dogs to play. A relaxing place.", Pauline, August 2019
-"Very quiet position. Private away from other cottages which was perfect for us. We took two small dogs which was ideal for them . Enclosed paddock attached with lots of doggy toys and activities for them to enjoy. Stow is only ten minutes walk away plenty of places to eat , or like us great setting around cottage to eat in. Easy reach to explore surrounding villages . Ideal for two people who might find it a bit cramped if three shared, even though there's a fold up bed provided. Overall I would definitely recommend for quiet relaxing holiday. Not for party lovers.", Anthony, August 2019
-"Oxbow provided everything my husband, dogs and l needed. It was handy for the main routes around the Cotswolds, very handy for amenities in Stow. The paddocks on both sides were brilliant for our dogs and very secure. I will be looking to book again next year, as we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.", Barbara, August 2019
-"Stayed in Oxbow Cottage clean and compact set in lovely location peaceful and within 10 min walk into stow would stay again and recommend to family and friends the owner lives on site and was available if required and pleasant and approachable nice walks from cottage our pooch Milly was impressed as she could share the 1 acre paddock with owners dog to play in completely safe.", Yvonne, July, 2019
-"Lovely walks the dog loved walk so peaceful and the walk along the unadapted road to Stow was so peaceful.", Ann, July 2019
-"Thanks again for your welcome. Accommodation was very convenient to the town and very quiet and peaceful.", John, June 2019
-"Fabulous cottage. Wonderful views. Excellent location. Comfortable bed. Very clean. Lovely owners...", Gary, March 2019
-"Well situated, very friendly, paddock for dogs was a real bonus, bed was a little small (only a double), but overall an excellent stay we will be back.", Paul, February 2019
-"Booked a 3 night stay in the Oxbow for myself, partner and dog. It was delightful! The property was clean and well furnished with a lovely, comfortable bed. Nice and warm. Logs were supplied which we used in the evenings to make it super cosy. Our dog loved the paddock to run around in which was next to the Oxbow. Very quiet which we liked. Nice area and we did 3 walks from the Oxbow with the maps provided. Found this useful as we left the car while we tired out our border collie, Jessie. Some lovely little hamlets. We met the owners who were very nice and helpful. We hope to return in the future. I would definitely recommend Park Farm Holidays. 2 satisfied pensioners and a 2 year old (boisterous) dog!", Maureen, December 2018
-"Very cosy cottage,lovely log fire. Nice to be able to walk to stow,lovely tea rooms, Bake house and Huffkins do wonderful breakfast and lunch. Would stay there again.", Jill, November 2018
-"What a wonderful stay x home from home x beautiful scenery x fantastic location x close to shops and pubs x highly recommended.", Paul, November 2018
-"We stayed 3 nights in the Oxbow. It is situated in a lovely peaceful location a nice walk from Stow on the Wold, the views were amazing. The place was cosy with a log burner, spotlessly clean & plenty of information about the area. There was also a private patio area with table & chairs. Facilities for dog owners are brilliant, there is a secure paddock for them with things to play with. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you.", David, November 2018
-"Lovely view of the Cotswolds in autumn, log burner, short walk to Stow and dog-friendly eating houses. Couldn't have asked for more.", Andy, October 2018
-"Beautiful setting, very comfortable and clean little cottage. Good central location for exploring the Cotswolds. The dogs absolutely loved playing and running in the field which was well fenced and secure. Had a great weekend and definitely recommend.", Jan, October 2018
-"My wife and I had a fantastic holiday cottage was ideal countryside was great we had a wonderful relaxing time even the weather was kind to us.", Michael, September 2018
-"Had a wonderful stay, very relaxing, highly recommended. Central location close to amenities, excellent.", Amanda, August 2018
-"This was our 5th time in Oxbow really brilliant as always location 2nd to none home from home owners friendly and helpful. Just love it.", Daphne, August 2018
-"We stayed two weeks in the Oxbow. The most we enjoyed was the quietness and surroundings. Within a 10 minutes walk we were in the nice village Stow in the Wold, where we also did find an excellent supermarket. Tiana and John are very nice people, the cottage was very nice and we were well taken care of.", Willem, July 2018
-"We had a very enjoyable few days here with close family staying in Stonewell and Daisy Bank. Plenty of places to visit nearby. Tiana and John are extremely friendly and made our stay even more special.", Linda, June 2018
-"If you want quite ,dog friendly comfortable accommodation this is the place ,even has half acre of field for the dog 5 yards away from the cottage .5 minutes walking and your in Stow on the Wold which is a wonderful town , thoroughly recommended.", Chris, May 2018
-"Park Farm Holiday Cottages is an excellent location to explore the Cotswolds or simply as a retreat to recharge the batteries. Stow - on - Wold is only a short walk away from the farm and provides an interesting range of shops, pubs, tea shops and restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay in Oxbow and would recommend this accommodation to our friends - especially friends with dogs. Oxbow is dog friendly and provides plenty of space to run and play with your pet.", Stephen, May 2018
-"Lovely place to stay, ideal for seeing the local area, few minutes walk into Stow. Try the fish and chips in Stow, we will stay in "The Oxbow again.", Peter, May 2018
-"Had a great week with my wife and dog at park farm cottage. The oxbow cottage was very well equipped with the kitchen appliances all brand new.Location was great only 10 minute walk to the centre of stow in the wold also very central to lots of other towns and villages. The owners were always helpful with any questions we had .From the cottage itself there were some great walks for us with the dog such as lower slaughter about one hour walk away a lovely village. Would definitely recommend this cottage to stay if you ever visit the Cotswolds.", Norman, May 2018
-"Wonderful location and a very comfortable clean cottage lovely walk into stow on the world highly recommended.", Daphne, April 2018
-"Absolutely delightful- relaxing, well planned & beautifully sited. A real joy as we took 2 houses for family to be together.", Pauline, April 2018
-"Enjoyed our stay very much lovely to walk into stow cottage lovely thank you. The cottage very warm and cosy pity about the weather very misty but it would be lovely to have sat on patio and looked over the valley.", Susan, April 2018
-"Great week at the Oxbow, small but perfectly formed. Everything you could want or need supplied with the cottage. Nice walks from the door and super quiet and relaxing. Stow just a tracks walk away with great shops and restaurants. Me the Wife and the dog had a great stay and recharged the batteries, just what we needed. Thanks", Jim, March 2018
