Description
Summary
Quaint End is a stunning honey-coloured Cotswold stone property which sleeps four guests, in two stylish bedrooms, with a contemporary family bathroom. Dating back to the mid-19th century, this three-storey cottage has a wealth of character features including exposed oak beams, exposed stone, flagstone flooring, a Clearview wood burning stove and a separate open fire. These beautiful period touches have been complemented by modern facilities such as wireless internet access, two Smart TVs, underfloor heating in the Fired Earth fitted bathroom suite and a well-equipped kitchen. The attractive south west facing garden overlooks the village to the church beyond, and there is off-street parking available for one car.
Location
Quaint End is tucked away in the quintessentially English village of Ebrington, a peaceful, picture-postcard setting which is home to thatched cottages, a thriving farm shop and café, and an award-winning pub, The Ebrington Arms. Popular with locals and visitors alike, the pub was voted the UK’s number one village pub by The Times in 2017 and prides itself on its seasonal menu and its very own range of craft ales. The village is surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with many rewarding walks and cycle routes on its doorstep to discover.
Ebrington is well-placed for exploring the many charming towns and villages of the North Cotswolds including Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Mickleton, Blockley and Broadway. In addition to country walks, browsing the local shops and indulging in one of the region’s many tearooms, there are a variety of tourist attractions to enjoy including the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, the National Trust owned Hidcote Gardens and the Cotswold Falconry Centre. Further afield destinations such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath are easily accessible for historical day trips.
Description
Quaint End is the perfect cottage for a romantic break for two or for a gathering of friends or family who are seeking a relaxing getaway surrounded by the glorious Cotswold countryside. The cottage is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
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| Kitchen/dining room |
This wonderful reception room boasts a number of character features including exposed beams, exposed stone and flagstone flooring. Well-equipped for home cooking, this spacious room contains:
- gas fired Aga
- fridge/freezer with water dispenser
- dishwasher, microwave, toaster and kettle
- hob top kettle, Aga wire toaster, Nespresso coffee machine and two cafetières
- wooden dining table with seating for four
- large fireplace with cosy Clearview wood burning stove
- two velvet armchairs with footstools
- Smart TV
- digital radio with Bluetooth connectivity
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| Cloakroom |
Contains:
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| Living room |
A bright and elegant room with lovely views overlooking the rooftops of Ebrington. This inviting room contains:
- open fire with fireguard
- three-seater sofa and two armchairs
- Smart TV with DVD player
- small selection of books
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| Family bathroom |
This stylish Fired Earth fitted bathroom suite with underfloor heating contains:
- bath, walk-in rain shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
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| Master bedroom |
This beautifully presented dual aspect room in the eaves contains:
- king size bed
- two built-in wardrobes
- wooden chair
- two mirrors
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| Bedroom 2 |
This tastefully decorated triple aspect room has exposed beams and exposed floorboards and contains:
- super king size bed or two single beds
- chest of drawers, luggage rack and contemporary ladder for hanging clothes
- small wooden chair
- full length mirror
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The delightful garden is split over two tiers and offers scenic views of the peaceful village. The lawn area is home to a lovely old well with a protective metal grid, an outdoor table with seating for six, a garden bench and two deck chairs. A charcoal barbecue is also provided, and beyond the gravelled area there is an outbuilding which contains a washing machine, drying rack and butler sink.
The property has off-street parking for one car on the gravel driveway, though please note that the two neighbouring properties each have a right of way and a parking space within Quaint End’s garden.
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 up to two additional infants.
Pets
Up to two medium sized 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.
Due to the right of way in the garden, dogs should be kept under control 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 sizes and configurations
- Master bedroom: King size bed
- Bedroom 2: Super king size bed or 2 x single beds
Bathroom
- Family bathroom: Bath, walk-in rain shower, toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has a gas central heating system.
Electricity and gas are included in the rental price. An initial basket of logs is provided for the wood burning stove and the open fire, and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access, two Smart TVs, one of which has a DVD player, and a digital radio.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK outside the property, however it can be variable inside, typically being better towards the top of the cottage.
Parking
The property has off-street parking for one car, however the parking is accessed via a very narrow lane and guests may prefer to park on the street, close to the cottage.
Guests should be aware that the two neighbouring properties have allocated parking spaces within the enclosed garden of Quaint End. This is particularly relevant to guests with children or pets, as the neighbours have the right to access the garden at any time, which could result in the gate being accidentally left open. There is a short lane between the gate and the road, however children and pets should be supervised in the garden at all times.
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 a high chair are provided. The property's garden is enclosed, however please see the parking notes above.
Parents with young children should note that the Aga in the kitchen remains on all the time, so it will always be hot to touch.
Initial consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. tea, coffee, handful of Nespresso capsules, 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 property and has many character features including very narrow and steep stairs from the first to the second floor, low bedroom doorways and multiple floors, 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 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.
Corporate and commercial bookings
Unfortunately, this property does not accept corporate, work related or commercial bookings of any kind.
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
Quaint End was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in July 2015. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Gorgeous cottage in a wonderfully quaint town. All the amenities you could ask for including suggested walks that we made the most of. Thank you!", Benjamin, December 2020
-"Beautiful cottage with high-end finishes. Lovely to have the Aga in the kitchen and a real fire - super cosy! The cottage is in a lovely little village with lots of relaxing things to do nearby. It was great that we could bring the dog. Will definitely be staying again!", Sarah, October 2020
-"Lovely cottage with a fabulous pub across the road! Would stay again.", Kay, October 2020
-“Wonderful cottage - perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds.”, Edward, August 2020
-"We loved this property, it was perfect. So cosy and has everything you could possibly need. We are definitely looking forward to staying again soon.", Laura, October 2019
-“We had a lovely relaxing few days staying at Quaint End. A very cosy and well equipped cottage with everything we needed and more. Thank you and we hope to be back very soon”, Marc, September 2019
-“Lovely cottage, very good for a family”, Mariangela, August 2019
-"The cottage has been refurbished to a very high standard including quality furnishings, mattresses and white goods. It is located in an immaculately kept village the locals are very friendly too. The award winning Ebrington Arms is a short stroll away. Lovely local walks no need to leave the village if you choose not to. The property is delightful. Chris the Manager is very helpful and courteous. What a lovely location.", Carol, June 2019
-“We loved Quaint End so much that we extended our stay for another four days. The cottage is cosy, comfortable and very well equipped. Ebrington is an excellent base for local walks and trips to other Cotswolds villages and Stratford Upon Avon. We definitely hope to return”, Sean, April 2019
-"Beautiful cottage with amazing local walks and pubs! Was a lovely cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”, Millie, February 2019
-"Lovely cottage, felt at home straight away. Warm welcome with some essentials and gifts. Well equipped. Great layout with “living kitchen” and separate living room. The bathroom was pure luxury. We were a little apprehensive about the Aga but soon fell in love with it. The Christmas tree and decorations were an added bonus!", Ruth, January 2019
-"Lovely cottage, great location, very peaceful weekend break. everything was in order, we (together with dogs) had a really pleasant stay at the property. Only suggestion would be to include a coffee maker in the kitchen :)."VB, August 2018
- "Fabulous place to stay. Quiet. Peaceful. Cottage was fully equipped. Tastefully decorated. Bathroom amazing. Definitely recommend. Only bugbear terrible mobile signal.", Doreen, June 2018
-"The property was beautiful and very well equipped. In a lovely village with a fantastic pub. The pre-arrival pack was comprehensive and helpful. I would definitely use Character Cottages again and would love to return to Quaint End. Thanks for a wonderful weekend.", Joanna, January 2018
-"Lovely cottage in great location to explore the Cotswolds with excellent pub in walking distance serving good food.", Helen, December 2017
-"Well equipped character cottage in perfectly clean and working condition. Would highly recommend this property.", Dawn, October 2017
-“We had a splendid time at the Quaint End Cottage! The kids felt as if the house came straight out of a fairy tale and adored every minute. Spotless, very well organised with careful attention to details and a very welcoming ‘supply’ for the first breakfast. We also had a great experience with Lady AGA. We can only imagine how cosy it can be in winter... Overall a wonderful vacation at the lovely Cotswolds. We will be happy to come back! Thank you.”, Sharon, Tal, Rotan & Tawar from Tel Aviv, Israel, August 2017
-“Cottage has been delightful, so cosy and comfortable. We enjoyed exploring the surrounding area very much. The Churchill Arms Pub in Paxton has fabulous food and the Ebrington Arms is a joy to visit. Thanks for the gifts in the fridge – much appreciated. We will share the joy of this lovely cottage with our friends. Thanks for a fab stay.”, Cindy & Murray, August 2017
-"Quaint End cottage was perfect for our needs. We would definitely stay again. Super lovely location, close to all the areas we love to visit." Rita, May 2017
-“Beautiful cottage in lovely countryside, perfect place for a Cotswolds stay, very comfortable, tasteful decor with special touches, would definitely recommend.”, Andrew, February 2017
-"The holiday was 5 star! Quaint End Cottage lived up to its name but with modern facilities. Loved cooking on the Aga. Will definitely be returning to the cottage. Even our dog enjoyed his dog friendly holiday! Ebrington is a lovely village with friendly locals a good central location to tour the Cotswolds.", Ffion, October 2016
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Quaint End 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 coals) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
DVD player |
| Gas fired Aga |
Fridge/freezer with water dispenser |
Microwave |
| Hob top kettle |
Toaster |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Travel cot (without linen) |
High chair |
2 x Smart TVs |
| Washing machine |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| Aga wire toaster |
Kettle |
2 x cafetières |
| Nespresso coffee machine (without capsules) |
Digital radio with Bluetooth connectivity |
Small selection of books |
| 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 |
|---|
| Hair dryer |
CO detectors |
Clothes drying rack |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| 2 x dog bowls |
Iron |
Ironing board |
| Smoke alarms |
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Travel
Quaint End is located in the peaceful North Cotswolds village of Ebrington.
Travelling by car
Ebrington is easily accessed by car, being located within five miles of both the A44 and the A429 (Fosse Way), which are two of the main roads through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Ebrington is Moreton-in-Marsh (approximately seven miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Ebrington is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 80 miles, approximately 100 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 40 miles, approximately 60 minute drive.
