Description
Summary
Perry Cottage is a beautiful converted cottage, which was once part of a cider mill, and both the cottage and its garden have lovely views over the mill’s orchard and the surrounding countryside. The cottage is peacefully located on the edge of the traditional Cotswold village of Paxford, which benefits from an award winning country inn, and is just two miles away from the famous market town of Chipping Campden, with its wide range of shops, restaurants and pubs. Paxford is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, and is well placed for exploring the Cotswolds region, as well as further afield places such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim Palace and Oxford.
The cottage is a single storey property, with a wealth of traditional character features, including exposed Cotswold stone walls, exposed beams, and a cosy wood burning stove. Immaculately furnished in a warm, contemporary style, Perry Cottage’s character is complemented by modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a flatscreen TV with basic SKY package, and a well presented kitchen with underfloor heating.
Perry Cottage sleeps 2+2 people, in one bedroom, with one bathroom and a separate cloakroom (with the +2 option being a double sofa bed in the living room). There is a lovely enclosed south facing garden, which overlooks an orchard, and the cottage has private parking spaces for two cars. The cottage is perfect for a couple or a small family seeking an idyllic, peaceful rural retreat in the heart of the Cotswolds countryside.
Description
Perry Cottage is a detached single storey cottage, located in a peaceful courtyard.
The front door opens into a hallway, which leads to the following rooms:
- Living/dining room: This lovely, spacious room is full of traditional character, with exposed Cotswold stone walls, oak flooring, exposed beams, and a wood burning stove. There are two large sofas, one of which is a double sofa bed, a dining table with seating for four, a DAB radio with IPod speaker doc, Freeview TV with a basic Sky package, and a CD/DVD player. French doors lead directly out from the living room to a patio area and the private garden;
- Kitchen: A beautifully presented room, with underfloor heating and a door opening directly onto the patio and garden. The well equipped kitchen contains an electric ceramic hob and oven, integrated washing machine/tumble dryer, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine and Aeroccino milk frother;
- Bedroom: A lovely room with a high ceiling and exposed timber beams. The bed can be set up as either a super king size bed or two single beds, and the room also contains a wardrobe and chest of drawers. There is an ensuite bathroom, with underfloor heating, which contains a walk-in shower, bath, wash basin and toilet;
- Cloakroom: Contains a toilet and a wash basin, which are convenient for guests using the sofa bed.
The private, fully enclosed garden backs onto an apple orchard and has lovely countryside views. There is a natural stone patio area with a table and four chairs, plus a charcoal barbecue, and guests also have access to a Summer House, which is useful for storing bicycles.
At the side of the cottage is a private parking space, with room for two cars.
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 2+2 guests, at any point during your stay (with the +2 being a sofa bed in the living room). 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 small dog is 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: Super king size bed or 2 x single beds
- Living room: Double sofa bed
Bathrooms
- Bedroom ensuite: Walk-in shower, bath, toilet and wash basin
- Cloakroom: Toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has an oil fired central heating system. There is underfloor heating in the kitchen, hall and bathroom, plus a log burner in the living room.
Electricity and oil are included in the rental price, and logs are provided under a fair usage policy.
Services provided
The property has wireless internet access, and a flatscreen TV with basic Sky package and a DVD player. A telephone is also provided, with an honesty box for the cost of calls made.
Mobile phone reception is variable.
Parking
The property has two allocated off street parking spaces.
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 on request.
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
Perry Cottage is a single-storey cottage and once inside there are no steps to access the rooms, however there are two steps to the front door, which could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility.
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
Perry Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in December 2017. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"A very comfortable welcoming cottage where we felt at home immediately. An excellent location for exploring The Cotswolds and good local pub for meals. We hope to return.", Shelagh, October 2018
-"Excellent host, very nicely refurbished and welcoming. Easy to find by GPS and we'll positioned to visit the Cotswolds, Stratford upon Avon, Birmingham and Oxford. Highly recommended.", Laverne, August 2018
-"We loved our stay here in your beautiful cottage. Clean, comfortable, peaceful. We explored the local village and sights and fell in love with this part of the world. Dinner at The Churchill – great place! And thank you for the drizzle cake! We’d love to return sometime. Thanks again.", Liz and Keith, June 2018
-"This has to be one of the best cottages we’ve stayed in, and we’ve been in quite a lot over the years. Very well equipped and a nice lot of room. Thank you so very much for the cake – it was delicious. A pity our stay was a short one – maybe we will come back sometime.", Jane, Douglas and Max, June 2018
-"Wonderful cosy little cottage in a peaceful location. We enjoyed it so much! Heating works very good so we are already thinking of coming back perhaps in winter?! 3 minutes walk to the lovely Churchill Arms - what else do you need? Very good bed, too, we slept like babies. Highly recommended!", Eva, June 2018
-"We were pleased with the quality of the accommodation, it was comfortable and peaceful. We enjoyed seeing the deer and the woodpecker.", Sonja and Trevor, May 2018
-"Wow – what a perfect way to spend the hottest bank holiday weekend and our third wedding anniversary! Our baby boy loved playing with his toys on the lawn, giggling at the sound of the birds. The cottage is beautiful and you have thought of everything you will ever need! Thank you for the bubbles and lemon drizzle cake, it was a perfect way to toast our anniversary! A perfect weekend thank you so much!", Lee, Nina and baby Harvey, May 2018
-"Wow – what a beautiful, well presented cottage in a beautiful part of the country – perfect place to relax, de-stress & recharge. Everything you could need here & so homely & comfortable. So sad to leave, wonderful time – fab weather. Look forward to rebooking for 2019. Gill you have a gem here, so peaceful, perfect bliss. Thank you so much.", Jane and Dave, May 2018
-"What a wonderful well equipped cottage this is. We have really enjoyed all the little extras you have provided, the flowers, the lovely cake. You have thought of everything down to the last detail, and, of course, you ordered the weather as well, we have really enjoyed out stay.", John and Kate, May 2018
-"Fabulous cottage in a great location, with an excellent attention to detail for guests comfort.", Lesley, April 2018
-"Gill has created a beautiful oasis of comfort and peace in the middle of an idyllic Cotswolds village. Every detail has been considered for your comfort and aesthetic pleasure. This is a place I will return to again and again whenever I need to slow way down and re-connect to myself, nature and quiet. And while it is suited for couples and a small family as well, I found it the ideal place to take a solo retreat to recharge my batteries. The photos drew me in, and the place itself lives up to and even exceeds what is shown. Thank you Gill for this gift called Perry Cottage and for all the many ways big and small you support your visitors with Love.", Peggy, April 2018
-"Our first visit to Perry Cottage and what an adventure!! A big thank you to Gill & Dan for guiding us in from Chipping Campden through the blizzard!! We were so relieved to get to Perry Cottage and much appreciated the log burner! The cottage is perfect, so well-equipped and cosy, we will definitely return.", Annabelle, Jonathan and Tom, March 2018
-"Our 7th Visit! Thank you Gill for, one again, making our stay so comfortable and for keeping Perry Cottage pristine, clean and full of everything required. Perry Cottage is just perfect for us.", Andrew and Lorna, March 2018
-"Really lovely cottage.. clean, comfy, cosy and well equipped and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. We certainly plan on returning sometime. Garden was great for the dog being completely enclosed although if you have an escapologist the fences might be a bit low! But overall.. its a 10 from us.", Sarah, March 2018
-“Perry cottage was fantastic! The owner Gill has thought of everything - its homely, cosy, spotlessly clean and has everything you could need for a break away from normal life. It was our first time in the Cotswolds with our dog Franck and he loved it as much as we did. I've always been worried about booking pet friendly cottages at the risk of it affecting the quality/luxury but that was simply not the case here. The garden was completely secure with gorgeous views over an orchard. It truly was a home from home! Thanks Gill for making our weekend away.”, Emma, February 2018
-"Thank you for a lovely relaxing week at Perry Cottage – a perfect little family holiday with our 9-month old baby. Many thanks again – would definitely stay again!", Amy, Jon and George, February 2018
-"A little ‘Cotswold Gem’ – What a beautiful area to visit and perfect holiday accommodation at Perry Cottage. The cottage was immaculate, warm and cosy and very well equipped to have a home from home holiday – the personal touches made the welcome one to remember! Great pubs and restaurants found in neighbouring towns and villages. Thank you – looking forward to returning.", Kevin and Maureen, February 2018
-“Thanks for a wonderful stay, I loved it!”, Rithwick, January 2018
-“Lovely cottage and a peaceful stay. Thanks for all the little touches like the cake and toiletries!”, Sheila & Terry, January 2018
-“This has been the perfect cottage for our weekend away. Couldn’t have wished for more, it’s so clean, beautifully decorated and warm and cosy! The garden is lovely, with views of the orchard. We’ll definitely recommend it!”, Lucy & Simon, January 2018
-“We’ve had a lovely stay at Perry Cottage. The cottage is perfection and has everything we could possibly want and more! The little extras like the flowers, cake and pint of milk were so thoughtful, thank you! We would really love to return, hopefully in better weather!”, Chris & Jenny, January 2018
-“What a lovely, lovely stay! It’s our last little escape before Baby arrives end of Feb. Perfect weekend, just what we needed! Thank you so much!!”, Anna, January 2018
-"Fantastic place. We stayed here for 3 nights and it was well equipped to a high standard. Lovely place for a relaxing break and a shirt drive to lots of attractions.", David, January 2018
-"Wow!!! I was so impressed with the Perry Cottage! From the breakfast tray served and ready for the morning, with complimentary fresh cake and fresh roses. The cottage is absolutely charming, clean and beautiful décor with a welcoming, homy feel. The area is quiet and peaceful with beautiful views out the window. It was a highlight to be able to enjoy a fire each night. I would highly recommend Perry Cottage to anyone! Thank you for such a wonderful stay! PS: Heated floors were such a treat also!", Sonia, January 2018
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Perry 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 |
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| Charcoal barbecue (without charcoal) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
DVD player |
| Four ring electric hob |
Fridge with freezer compartment |
Nespresso coffee machine |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
Toaster |
Flatscreen TV with basic SKY package |
| Washing machine/tumble dryer |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| Travel cot (without linen) |
High chair |
Aeroccino milk frother |
| iPod speaker dock |
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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 |
| Alarm clock |
Rotary clothes dryer |
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Travel
Perry Cottage is located in the peaceful North Cotswolds village of Paxford, two miles away from Chipping Campden.
Travelling by car
Paxford is easily accessed by car, being located three miles away from the A429 (Fosse Way), one of the main roads running through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Paxford is Moreton-in-Marsh (approximately five miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Paxford is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 38 miles, approximately 60 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 75 miles, approximately 90 minute drive.
