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 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
Up to three medium sized dogs are accepted, at a cost of £20 per booking per dog. Please note that the garden is not enclosed, so dogs will need to be supervised at all times.
For the comfort of future guests, dogs must remain downstairs (stair gates are provided), stay off the furniture and we ask 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: King size bed or 2 x single beds (75cm wide)
Bathrooms
- Bedroom 1 ensuite: Freestanding bath with handheld shower attachment, walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
- Wet room (adjacent to bedroom 2): Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin.
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has an electric central heating system.
Electricity is included in the rental price. An initial basket of logs is provided for the wood burning stove and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and three Freeview TVs.
The owners have a laundry room close to the cottage, containing a washing machine and a tumble dryer. If necessary, guests may make arrangements with the owner to use the laundry room.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is variable, typically being better outside the property than inside.
Parking
The property has a driveway and a garage, which provides off street parking for two cars.
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), stair gate and high chair are provided, and there is also a fixed stair gate at the top of the stairs. The travel cot measures 120cm x 60cm and will fit in bedroom 1, or to allow more space it could be placed in the ensuite bathroom.
The property’s private garden is not enclosed, therefore 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 property has some low beams, two floors and a step into some rooms, 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 or vaping is permitted throughout the property.
Owners
Oyster Barn is a self-contained cottage, which is located in the grounds of the owners’ house.
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
Oyster Barn was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in January 2018. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Hard to fault this place: it's very comfortable & has everything you need for a relaxing break whatever you're up to. Especially loved the bathrooms and the cosy lounge. Also in a great location for walks & visiting the Cotswolds generally. Local pub fab too!", Ian, October 2020
-"We loved our time in Naunton at the beautiful Oyster Barn. Everything was perfect. Great location near a great pub & beautiful walks. Thank you Penny for the amazing homemade jam!", Maggie, September 2020
-"Wonderful weekend. Excellent location near to all neighbouring towns and villages", Lynette, September 2020
-"Such a fantastic place to stay and to use as a base to explore local areas. The barn was extremely clean, well equipped, very comfortable beds! There were great thoughtful touches which were a fantastic surprise! We hope to be back soon.", Yasmine, August 2020
-"Just got home from spending a relaxing week in the Cotswold's. Oyster Barn was absolutely outstanding. The drive way was so pretty and lined with beautiful hollyhocks. The cottage had everything we needed and more for our stay, especially the gorgeous roll top bath. We will definitely be returning next week!”, Kim, August 2020
-"We had a super weekend stay at the Oyster Barn. The accommodation was great, very clean and spacious. Beds were very comfortable. There were some very thoughtful things left for us, include some amazing home made jam to go with the fresh bread. Location is perfect for what we were looking for, extremely quite, great walks, etc. We would definitely recommend it.", Quinton, July 2020
-"Beautiful cottage in a lovely quiet and quaint location. Oyster Barn is brilliantly equipped and sparkling clean - the breakfast bits (especially the fab homemade jam!) and cleaning / sanitising supplies were a nice additional touch. We enjoyed some great walks from the doorstep and made good use of the local pub down the road. Highly recommended.", Lizzie, July 2020
-"Lovely place. Very clean and comfortable and very well equipped. We were surprised at how much stuff there was for us to use when cooking - much more than we expected and have ever had at other airbnbs. They also left us a lovely welcome package of bread, eggs, homemade jam and croissants on arrival. Would definitely recommend.", Melissa, July 2020
-“We had an amazing time and Douglas and Penny are wonderful hosts. The home is beautiful, and we were able to do some amazing walks right from the front door. We had everything we needed to cook and visited the local pub where we felt welcome and had a nice meal. Seeing the pheasants in the garden was a nice surprise! Highly recommend!”, Beth, February 2020
-"Our stay at Douglas & Penn's Oyster Barn cottage was, quite simply, a dream. The cottage interior is new and done to the highest standards, the beds were very comfortable, everything one could need is available and well-placed, all was perfectly clean, the furnishings & decorative touches were charming, the peaceful ambience were wonderful -- and the hospitality was wonderful. We also loved the nearby village pub, and the location was ideal was exploring the Cotswold region. We hope to visit again.”, Holly, January 2020
-"Beautiful cottage, very comfortable, impeccable and perfectly equipped. We appreciate all the items for breakfast and cleaning. Property highly recommended.”, Oscar, January 2020
-“Lovely cottage in a fantastic location. Everything you could need is provided and the host was very helpful.”, Rhona, November 2019
-"We had a fantastic stay at this lovely cottage - Penny & Douglas are very welcoming and helpful. The property is really nicely done - definitely recommend it!”, Emma, October 2019
-"This was probably the best Airbnb we have stayed in. It is an incredibly beautiful cottage that is newly renovated and has all the amenities one might need. The owners were very pleasant and accommodating.”, Apurva, October 2019
-"Penny and Doug are the most delightful hosts; ready to offer advice and help when needed, but not intrusive. Oyster Barn is a spotless, well-equipped, beautifully furnished home-away-from-home perfect for exploring the Cotswolds. We loved the welcome gift of eggs, milk, bread and Penny's home made jam. The Black Horse pub, a 5 minute walk away, offers delicious food and hospitality. We would definitely recommend choosing Oyster Barn and the village of Naunton for your visit to this area!”, Catherine, October 2019
-“As new inside - great location- fabulous Black Horse Inn a short walk away. 2 bed, 2 bath, plenty of space. Everything very organised. Brilliant hosts. 10/10, 5 stars!”, Brad, September 2019
-“A beautiful little two-bedroom converted barn in a pretty village.”, James, September 2019
-"A beautiful cottage in an idyllic village. Oyster Barn provides everything you need for a relaxing country break. Everything about the cottage was cosy and comfortable and the main bathroom was stunning with its free standing bath. The welcome pack we received was fantastic containing eggs, milk, bread, croissants, delicious raspberry jam and there was plenty of coffee, tea, sugar, and good supplies of washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, even shower gels in both bathrooms. Lovely owners who obviously take real pride in their property. We hope to return.", Caroline, August 2019
-"We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay in Naunton! This barn fulfilled all our needs and wishes. We'd love to come back and visit this truly lovely place again!", Yvonne, July 2019
-“Great place, excellent hosts, ideal way to enjoy the Cotswolds.”, Eric, June 2019
-“The property is situated in what has to be the perfect setting for a Cotswold village. Naunton is so central for getting to any of the other popular towns and villages within easy driving distance or walking if so inclined. Oyster Barn is a delight, clean, tidy, all facilities provided and is a haven of peace and quiet. The owners are on hand if needed and are very approachable but importantly do not interfere unless invited. Being ex locals, the area is well known to us and there are other cottages in the vicinity that we have stayed in but we rate Oyster Barn as the best. It is a credit to Penny and Douglas.”, John, June 2019
-“The cottage was lovely and a great base to visit the wonderful places in the area. We had a good meal at the pub and we also visited the 'tearoom' in Guiting Power which was an interesting experience - fantastic giant tea-cakes and lovely scones plus the antiques all around the place.”, Paula, May 2019
-"This property along with the hosts, Douglas & Penny, the quaint town, & local pub fulfilled a long held dream. Everything was as advertised and more. The area was beautiful and filled with entertaining diversions. But most importantly the Oyster Barn was comfortable, well-appointed, & tastefully decorated. Penny & Douglas were warm, friendly, helpful and generous. We had the time of our lives and will be back!”, Elaine, May 2019
-“We had a great time and the house was wonderful. This was our second visit to the Oyster Barn and this time there were 4 of us. Everything was very clean and airy, and the kitchen well stocked for cooking. Plenty of room for the four of us.”, Dianna, May 2019
-“Beautiful location and cottage.”, Jonathan, April 2019
-“Lovely cottage, in a lovely wee village. Great base for exploring the Cotswolds, away from the tourist hotspots. Lovely touches such as croissants, milk, jam etc; a very comfortable stay.”, Nick, March 2019
-"Lovely stay in a beautiful home. The owners were very accommodating and the house was kept in very good condition. Overall we had a lovely time!”, Nicola, February 2019
-"Very professional. Everything ran smoothly.", Hrvoje, December 2018
-"Absolutely delighted with this beautiful barn conversation. We had 3 nights at oyster barn and although we didn’t do a great lot we had a wonderful and relaxing experience. We will definitely go again. Penny left lots of provisions and her home made jam is to die for.", Pauline, November 2018
-"Oyster Barn was an amazingly peaceful retreat in the heart of the Cotswolds. It had everything we needed to unwind and it was in an ideal location to explore the beautiful surroundings. We will be looking to come back soon!”, Luke, November 2018
-"Well appointed, cosy & very comfortable barn set in the middle of the beautiful Cotswolds. Lovely quiet village off the beaten track in the middle of the Cotswolds with a pub within easy walking distance. Oyster barn was delightful, cosy & warm, just the place to relax and unwind. Well placed for walkers or days out a little further afield. The owners were friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed our stay and didn't want to leave. Highly recommended.", Vicki, October 2018
-"Such a lovely cottage in a very friendly village. So much thought put into making your stay so comfortable. There was even homemade jam and marmalade left for you on your arrival. We will be back.", Ruth, October 2018
-"Spotlessly clean, comfortable well equipped. Owners were helpful without in any way bring intrusive and it was a great location for exploring the Cotswolds. Thank you Doug and Penny.", Mary-Clare, October 2018
-"Was a fantastic stay and we loved the cottage! Thank you for all the extra touches and the kids toys were fab! We really like that you had necessities there as well as that’s not always the case. The only thing (if anything) we would want would be a Nespresso coffee machine.”, Lucila, October 2018
-"Oyster Barn was perfect in every way! It was extremely comfortable and very well maintained. We would highly recommend staying at Oyster Barn.", Molly, September 2018
-"Perfect cottage, great welcome, exceptional welcome food pack. Can't wait to return.", Dot, September 2018
-"Fabulous cottage which had everything you could need. Beautiful village location and lovely warm welcome from the owners. Delighted to find a welcome pack including milk, eggs, cheese, homemade jam and wine on arrival. 10/10.", Tanya, September 2018
-“Great location, the owners, facilities and the ‘little touches’ made us feel at home. Beautifully appointed too. BBQ equip. was ideal. Thank you.”, Timothy, August 2018
-“Oyster Barn is a perfect cottage for a Cotswolds vacation. Very clean and comfortable and well-appointed. Penny left us milk, eggs, bread, croissants, jam and butter for our arrival. Naunton is an idyllic and peaceful village. Very quiet and authentic. Some of the other Cotswolds villages are overrun with tourists and we were glad to have picked Naunton as our home base. The Black Horse Tavern is a short walk away and has excellent food and hospitality. The famous Cotswolds walking trails are easily accessed from Oyster Barn and there are maps provided by Penny at Oyster Barn. I would highly recommend Oyster Barn!”,Matt, August 2018
-"Beautiful house in a beautiful village. Perfect for a relaxing gateway to enjoy everything the Cotswolds have to offer. Penny was very friendly and helpful. We strongly recommend the Oyster Farm.”, Colette, August 2018
-"Penny & Douglas were fabulous hosts. It’s very rare to say, “They thought of everything!” Yet they did! The Oyster Barn is a beautifully appointed accommodation, quiet with a wonderful pub a short stroll up the street. We loved it!", John, July 2018
-"Fantastic cottage with lovely hosts!", Michelle, July 2018
-"Naunton is a beautiful village, well located for exploring the Cotswolds, Oxford and beyond. Penny and Doug have gone to enormous trouble to fit out the cottage with any amenity you might need. They are excellent hosts. We will happily return.", Fiona, June 2018
-"Great location, quiet local friendly area is very beautiful! Accomdation first class, and comfortable; owners next door checked to see we had everything we needed. Provisions provided to welcome us. Therefore no rushing around before check in. Highly recommended great village pub! Recommend the Sunday lunch (good value). Great little fox terrier old would visit every day (name is Rhubarb) as well as all pheasant and bird life!", Brian, June 2018
-"A really lovely place to stay- really well thought out accommodation with every aspect well thought through. Friendly and helpful hosts. Gorgeous location. Would recommend”, Cherry, June 2018
-“Delayed by a day due to heavy snow. Exceeded all our expectations. Warm, cosy. Lovely comfortable beds. We could not have asked for anything more. Thank you.”, The Hickmans with 2 dogs, March 2018
-“Thank you for making us feel so very welcome in Oyster Barn! It’s a fabulous place to stay; you thought of every possible detail. We’ve had a wonderful vacation and count’t have asked for more!”, Bram and Saskia (Netherlands), March 2018
-"A really comfortable and well equipped cottage in a beautiful part of the Country.", Simon, February 2018
-“The Barn is beautiful and I couldn’t have asked for more. In respect of dogs, I found plent of places to walk our boy, who was very happy. It would be good if there was somewhere gated to let them out quickly last thing and 1st thing in the morning. You also might want to invest in a gate from the kitchen to living room if dogs are staying especially for wet days. (we do have a mobile stairgate now)
-"We have had a lovely long weekend here and would definitely recommend you.”, Melina Richards, Paul and Bruce the dog, February 2018
-“A very relaxing week – weather mixed but it is February after all. Mud everywhere. Lovely walks at Cleeve Hill, Broadway Tower and from here to Temple Guiting. Many thanks to Penny for her helpfulness.”, Moger family and dog, February 2018
-“Thank you for a lovely weekend. The cottage exceeded our expectations in every way. Will definitely return. See you soon!”, Thomas and Katy, February 2018
-“We felt so at home – it’s cosy, comfortable, with all the little details you’d want thought about. Loved the stonework – such skill. Great walks locally, can recommend the pub – and try to get a look round the Dovecote! Penny & Dougie were impeccable hosts – so welcoming. Thank you. Wish we had longer.”, David and Olwen, February 2018
-“Overall a very wonderful experience in your cottage. Everything that we would need in a accommodation was provided including a hairdryer for my wife and daughter. Very good insulation in the cottage compared to some we have stayed in in the past. Maybe just a little bit too warm if the temperature is not that cold outside but definitely cosy though. In general everything was perfect and we would recommend this cottage to friends and online reviews. We would love to come back soon especially for your hospitality and accommodation.” Mark Jeeveratnam and Party, January 2018
-“A beautifully appointed barn with lots of lovely personal touches. Loved the woodburner too.”, The Lloyd family with dog, January 2018
-"A lovely welcome pack ( including homemade jam) and all the essentials provided in the property. Lots of lovely touches - extra large bath towels, cosy wood burner. The barn is in a pretty village, well situated for exploring and the local pub serves good food.", Kim, January 2018