Description
Summary
Pye Corner Cottage is a beautiful, grade II listed, thatched cottage, peacefully located on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds village of Broadway, which is often referred to as the "Jewel of the Cotswolds" and the "Show Village of England". Broadway is well known for its excellent art galleries, as well as its restaurants, pubs and gift shops. The village is also perfectly placed for exploring the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds and the Vale of Evesham, as well as Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
The cottage is believed to date back to the early 17th century and contains a wealth of traditional character features, including original oak beams and exposed Cotswold stone walls. The character of the cottage is complemented by its modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a Freeview TV with DVD player and a large kitchen.
The cottage sleeps a maximum of five people, in three bedrooms, with a family bathroom and downstairs cloakroom. There is a large, enclosed garden and off-street parking for a number of cars. Pye Corner Cottage is an ideal retreat for friends, couples or a family, looking for a peaceful break in an idyllic location.
Description
Pye Corner Cottage is accessed from the garden, via its back door, which leads into the large kitchen. The following rooms are on the ground floor:
- Living room: a large room, with beautiful old oak beams, exposed Cotswold stone and a wooden floor. Contains comfy seating for five and a Freeview TV with DVD player;
- Kitchen/dining room: another large room, with wooden beams and a tiled floor, the kitchen contains an electric fan oven and grill, four ring gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle and fridge freezer. There is also a wooden dining table with seating for six;
- Utility room: A spacious utility space, with a washing machine and a wash basin;
- Downstairs cloakroom: contains a toilet.
Stairs lead up from the living room to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:
- Master bedroom: Contains a king size bed;
- Bedroom 2: Contains two single beds;
- Bedroom 3: Contains a single bed.
- Family bathroom: Contains a bath with separate shower, toilet and wash basin.
Pye Corner Cottage's large enclosed garden is to the rear of the property, with beautiful rural views. The garden is mostly laid to lawn and contains an outdoor table and seating for five, plus a charcoal barbecue during the warmer months of the year. There is a pond in the garden, as well as a Bramley apple tree and a Victoria plum tree, which guests are welcome to use.
To the rear of the garden is an off-street parking area, with space for a number of cars to park.
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, including its grounds, is five guests (not including babies in cots), 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 five guests at the property.
Pets
Up to two medium sized dogs are accepted, at a cost of £25 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
- Master bedroom: King size bed;
- Bedroom 2: 2 x single beds;
- Bedroom 3: Single bed.
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with separate walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin and a heated towel rail;
- Cloakroom: (ground floor): Toilet and wash basin.
Heating and fuel
The property has a gas central heating system.
Electricity and gas are included in the letting price. The fireplace in the living room is not operational.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a Freeview TV with DVD player.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
There is off street parking for two cars and further on street parking close by. Please note this space is not suitable for motorhomes or campervans.
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, guests should note that there is a pond in the garden.
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 and has many character features, including narrow and steep stairs, low beams and an uneven landing floor, 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.
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
Pye Corner Cottage is scheduled for launch as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in April 2014. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Customer Feedback:
-"Lovely cottage in a great location. Perfect for a half term break with the kids.", Ebony, October 2020
-"Could not recommend this stay more. We had a perfect, cosy stay at the stunning cottage, which manages to stand out in the stunning village of Broadway. The village itself is a short walk away, and we thoroughly enjoyed the shops and restaurants on offer. Plenty of public footpaths right on the doorstep for walks as well. Our four legged member of the family was very impressed!!", Simon, October 2020
-"Lovely cottage with a gorgeous garden. We sat in the mornings and watch a family of voles scurrying around while we drank our tea and then had lovely walks in the afternoons. The owner was very responsive when we had an issue and we would definitely go back.", Lisa, July 2020
-"Pye Cottage is an absolute gem, such a lovely place to get away and walk to the exquisite town of Broadway. We had a relaxing time with country walks and long boozy lunches, perfection.”, Talulla, January 2020
-"A beautiful cottage and in a lovely part of the Cotswolds!! The cottage was clean and well equipped. The instructions for finding the cottage and checking in were very accurate and easy to follow. The location was perfect- a short walk from the lovely village of Broadway with excellent pubs and restaurants.”, Emily, October 2019
-"Pye corner cottage is the loveliest cottage that I have stayed in during my 54 years.", David, October 2019
-"Wonderful well equipped cottage with a beautiful big garden (fenced so our little dog could run free). Easy access to the village centre. Great & lovely place !!", Ben September 2019
-“It was our second visit to this cottage. Again, we had a wonderful time, our 2 dogs really enjoyed the safe, enclosed garden. Cottage has still retained it's quirky features which we love. A couple of comfy chairs to enjoy the garden would have been appreciated but other than that will be returning as it is a fantastic cottage. The owner kindly left a delicious chocolate cake and milk for our arrival which was very much appreciated. A wonderful cottage in a beautiful location.”, Karen, May 2019
-"A gorgeous cottage, very cosy and well equipped. A delicious sponge awaited us on arrival. Big, flat garden, perfect for families with dogs and/or children. A ten minute walk into Broadway which is a lovely village with plenty of good shops, cafes and restaurants. Would love to stay here again.", Julia, May 2019
-“Fantastic property in a brilliant location”, Philip, April 2019
-“We had a fab 4 nights a Pye Corner Cottage. All amenities were in walking distance. We had a great day at the Farm & enjoyed some fun walks with the sheep. Would love to return in October Half term.”, Kelly, April 2019
-“This is the 3rd time we have stayed here. It is a wonderful cottage in a perfect location. We are returning later in the year!”, Clare, April 2019
-"Absolutely beautiful!", Linda, March 2019
-"A beautiful cottage in an idyllic location. Had a super New Year weekend. Would thoroughly recommend!", Julie, January 2019
- "Absolutely wonderful cottage in a superb location near the beautiful village of Broadway. Ideal for dog walking and exploring the northern Cotswolds. One of our favourite weekend breaks to date.", Justyn, October 2018
- "Absolutely gorgeous cottage, such a lovely garden and so peaceful. Really loved our stay here!", Matthew, August 2017
- “Beautiful cottage, ideal location in Broadway. Comfortably furnished. Nice large garden. Dog friendly. Very helpful owner- came over immediately when we had a problem with cooker, and fixed it. Good pub within walking distance. Many walks over public footpaths close to cottage.”, Rajeev, March 2017
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Pye Corner 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 |
|---|
| Barbecue and utensils (without coal) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Small slection of board games and puzzles |
| Four ring gas hob |
Fridge freezer |
High chair |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Rangemaster electric oven |
Wireless internet |
DAB radio |
| Toaster |
Travel cot (without linen) |
Freeview TV with a DVD player |
| Washing machine |
Dishwasher |
Cafetiere |
| 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 detectors |
Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
| First aid kit |
Iron |
Ironing board |
| Smoke alarms |
Clothes drying rack |
Hair dryer |
Travel
Pye Corner Cottage is located on a quiet road, on the edge of 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 7 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:
- Birmingham International Airport: 39 miles, approximately 60 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 86 miles, approximately 100 minute drive.
