Description
Summary
Posting House Barn is a beautiful Grade II* listed Cotswold stone property which sleeps six guests, in three inviting bedrooms, with two stylish bathrooms. Dating back to the 17th century, this charming home away from home has a wealth of character features including exposed Cotswold stone walls, exposed beams and a striking spiral staircase which winds through the property. These features have been complemented by contemporary décor and modern facilities such as wireless internet access, two Freeview TVs and a well-equipped kitchen with underfloor heating. At the rear of the property there is a stunning enclosed garden with comfortable seating, and off-street parking is available for one small car in a garage nearby.
Location
Posting House Barn is located in the centre of the popular market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, just steps away from the Market Square and all that Stow has to offer. This vibrant town is renowned for its range of boutique shops, pubs, restaurants and tearooms, as well as the Farmers' Market which takes place every second Thursday of each month, showcasing fantastic local produce. Steeped in history with its medieval cross and old town stocks, the bustling market square is the heart of the community and it is said that during the height of the wool industry, 20,000 sheep were sold here in one day.
As the highest of the Cotswold towns, Stow features on many country walks and cycle routes and rewards visitors with far-reaching rural views. Local footpaths take in the neighbouring villages of Broadwell, Lower Swell and The Oddingtons, all home to popular inns which offer tempting refreshments. Stow is also well-placed for exploring the many towns of the North Cotswolds including Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh and Burford, and further afield destinations such as Cirencester, Blenheim Palace and Oxford are within easy reach for day trips.
Description
Posting House Barn is a wonderful retreat for a gathering of friends or family who are seeking a relaxing break in the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold. The house is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
|---|
| Kitchen/dining room |
This beautifully presented kitchen/dining room has an eye-catching exposed stone feature wall, underfloor heating and French doors which lead out into the attractive garden, perfect for those warmer days. Ideal for entertaining, this space contains:
- range cooker with five-ring gas hob
- fridge and freezer
- washing machine/tumble dryer
- dishwasher, microwave, kettle, cafetière and toaster
- radio with iPod dock
- window seat
- extendable wooden table with seating for six
- wall-mounted LCD Freeview TV
|
| Bedroom 3 |
This cosy bedroom contains:
- double bed
- chest of drawers and door hooks
- chair
- mirror
- radio
|
| Cloakroom |
Contains:
|
| Living room |
Overlooking the garden, this tastefully decorated room has an exposed stone wall and a secluded reading nook. This inviting room contains:
- two-seater sofa, three-seater sofa and armchair
- large bean bag and footstool
- wall-mounted LCD Freeview TV with DVD player
- small selection of DVDs, books and board games
|
| Bedroom 2 |
This elegant bedroom contains:
- king size bed or two 75cm wide single beds
- chest of drawers and door hooks
- mirror
- radio
|
| Family bathroom |
A stylish and characterful bathroom which contains:
- bath, walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
|
| Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom |
Flooded in natural light from the Velux windows, this spacious bedroom boasts impressive structural beams and contains:
- double bed
- chaise longue
- full length freestanding mirror complete with small hanging rail
- chest of drawers
- radio
The beautiful ensuite contains:
- walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
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Accessed via French doors in the kitchen/dining room, the enchanting garden consists of a sheltered patio which houses an outdoor table with seating for six, and a raised lawn area which is bordered by mature shrubs and colourful scented flowers. Sun loungers and a charcoal barbecue are provided, making this a wonderful spot to relax with friends and family in the warm summer months. Please note that to the left of the summerhouse there is a fire escape for the local supermarket and that this area cannot be blocked.
At the end of the garden a gate gives access to the shared yard where off-street parking is available for one small car in a garage.
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 six 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 six 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 two well-behaved small dogs are accepted, at a cost of £20 per booking per dog.
For the comfort of future guests, we ask that dogs do not go in the bedrooms, that they 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 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 sizes and configurations
- Master bedroom (second floor): Double bed
- Bedroom 2 (first floor): King size bed or 2 x 75cm wide single beds
- Bedroom 3 (ground floor): Double bed
Bathrooms
- Master bedroom ensuite (second floor): Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
- Family bathroom (first floor): Bath, walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
Heating and fuel
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, two Freeview TVs, one of which has a DVD player, and an iPod dock.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
There is off-street parking for one car in an 8ft wide garage a short walk from the property, and free on-street parking is available nearby (luggage can be unloaded directly outside the property).
Cars must not be parked in front of the garage, anywhere else in the shared yard or on Kings Arms Lane at any time.
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), high chair, four stair gates and two stair barriers 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
This is an old, Grade II* listed property with many character features including a narrow spiral staircase, low beams and a small step in the kitchen, 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 smoke and CO detector 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.
Other
The garden is regularly maintained by a professional gardening service and this work is generally carried out when the property is vacant. During peak periods, the gardener may need to carry out work whilst the property is occupied, and this work will be completed as quickly as possible and with as little disturbance as possible to guests.
Towards the end of the garden, behind the trellis to the left of the summerhouse, there is a fire escape for the local supermarket and therefore this area cannot be blocked.
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
Posting House Barn was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in June 2020. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Our second time back at this cottage but not our last! We love Stow, Burford and Daylesford, especially the farm shop, cheese room and Christmas section. We love the cottage as we can gather together three generations of the Hornes and our two spaniels!", Horne family, December 2019
-"Lovely cottage in beautiful location. Food at Kings Arms very good. Excellent walking nearby. Brilliant property for the dogs.", Morgan family, September 2019
-"Wonderful week - glorious location. Central yet peaceful. Many thanks!", Mark and Di, July 2019
-"Fabulous place to stay; beautiful accommodation, everything we need. All amenities close by. Lots to see and lovely walks. Wonderful food and hospitality at the Kings Arms especially but food good elsewhere also and people very friendly. Thank you for your welcome gift - very much appreciated and a lovely thought. Would highly recommend.", Williams and Russell families, May 2019
-"Had a really lovely time in your cottage. Had everything we needed. It was also really nice of you leaving the wine and chocolate. Would certainly recommend to friends to visit.", Bone family, April 2019
-"Thoroughly enjoyable stay. Beautiful cottage, loved the walks, excellent butchers, pubs/restaurants. We will be back!!", Webb family January 2019
-"Thank you for an amazing stay in your beautiful cottage. Fantastic location with so many places to visit. The cottage is well laid out giving a warm and cosy feel. Thank you.", Hamblin family, December 2018
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Posting House Barn 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 coal) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
DVD player |
| Five-ring gas hob |
Fridge |
Cafetière |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Range cooker |
Toaster |
3 x radios |
| 2 x Freeview TVs |
Radio with iPod dock |
Small selection of DVDs, books and board games |
| Washing machine/tumble dryer |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| Travel cot (without linen) |
High chair |
4 x stair gates |
| 2 x stair barriers |
Freezer |
|
| 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 |
|---|
| CO detector |
Fire blanket |
Smoke alarms |
| First aid kit |
Fire extinguisher |
Ironing board |
| 2 x hair dryers |
Iron |
Clothes drying rack |
Travel
Posting House Barn is located in the centre of Stow-on-the-Wold, just a stone's throw from all of Stow's shops, pubs and restaurants.
Travelling by car
Stow is conveniently located at the junction of seven roads, including the A429 (Fosse Way), and is easily accessed by car.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Stow is Kingham (approximately five miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Stow is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 73 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 45 miles, approximately 60 minute drive.
