Description
Summary
Rose End Cottage is a beautiful Cotswold stone cottage, located on a quiet lane in the peaceful village of Upper Oddington, close to the famous market town of Stow-on-the-Wold and with many beautiful walks straight from the front door. Upper Oddington and its neighbour, Lower Oddington, contain two highly regarded pubs, and the well known Daylesford Estate is close by. Rose End Cottage is ideally located for exploring the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as further afield places, such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath.
This lovely traditional cottage has many character features, including oak beams, exposed Cotswold stone and a beautiful fireplace, with a wood burning stove. The character of the cottage is complemented by its modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a flatscreen TV and a well presented kitchen.
Rose End Cottage sleeps two people, in one bedroom, with a lovely bathroom. There is a shared garden with a private patio area at the front of the property and an off street parking space is available. The cottage is perfect for a couple looking for a relaxing break in a beautiful village in the heart of the Cotswold countryside.
Description
Rose End Cottage is the end cottage in a row of four Cotswold stone cottages, which sit next to a quiet lane. The front door of the cottage opens into a porch, which is convenient for storing outdoor clothes and boots. The porch then leads into the lovely open ground floor space, which contains the following areas:
- Living/dining areas: The beautiful living space has oak beams, exposed Cotswold stone and a cosy wood burning stove. There is a sofa, comfy armchair, wooden dining table with seating for two, and a flat screen TV with a DVD player;
- Kitchen area: The well laid out kitchen looks out over the garden and contains an electric Aga cooker, a four ring ceramic hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, small dishwasher, kettle and toaster.
Stairs lead up from the ground floor to the first floor, with the following rooms:
- Bedroom: A beautiful eaves room, with oak beams and lovely garden views, which contains either a super king size bed or two single beds;
- Bathroom: Contains a bath with an overhead shower, toilet and wash basin.
Outside the cottage are beautiful open gardens, with Rose End Cottage having its own peaceful area, which contains a table and two chairs. At the end of the garden is a private car park, with a dedicated parking space for Rose End Cottage.
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 two 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 two 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
Regrettably, pets are not accepted.
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 (1st floor): Super king size bed or 2 x single beds.
Bathroom
- Bathroom (1st floor): Bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin.
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has wall mounted electric heaters and 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 a Freeview TV with a DVD player.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is variable, typically being better outside the cottage than inside.
Parking
The cottage has an allocated off street parking space.
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
Guests are welcome to bring their own travel cot and high chair, to accommodate one infant.
Please note that the cottage’s garden is not enclosed, therefore mobile infants 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, 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
There are a couple of steps from the pathway leading down to the patio.
The staircase leads directly into the bedroom, with no door or stairgate, therefore toddlers should be supervised at all times. The bedroom also has some low beams, 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 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
Rose End Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in December 2016. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Lovely character cottage in superb location. Lots of beautiful towns and villages to visit. Close to amenities but very quiet and relaxing. We appreciated the bottle of wine and basic supplies on arrival. The log burner was a lovely feature and the logs provided lasted the duration of our stay. I have already recommended the cottage to friends and family and intend to return in the future.", Susan, September 2019
-"Excellent location and a lovely cottage. Perfect wedding anniversary weekend break.", Bob, September 2019
-“Spent a really lovely 4 nights here! Clean, well equipped, comfortable, and in a great location with quiet pubs to walk to. Near all the main attractions of the Cotswolds, but a little off the tourist track so felt like a real country getaway. Thanks for everything!”, Michael, August 2019
-“An amazing little cottage! Wonderfully clean and had everything we needed. One of the highlights of our stay has to be the walk from the cottage to Daylesford Organic Farm Shop!”, Katherine, August 2019
-"We loved our stay at the cottage as it was very well appointed as well as being very stylish and comfortable for 2 people. I loved being able to cook up the fresh food we bought from the local farmer's market on the Aga and to serve it on the gorgeous tableware. The cottage is located in a gorgeous Cotswold village and we were very sad to leave.”, Anita, August 2019
-"The cottage was ideally situated with a considerable amount of things to do. Thoroughly recommend it.”, Rowan, August 2019
-“Stunning area and a beautiful cottage”, Kevin, July 2019
-“Lovely cottage, perfect for two people. Has everything you need for a memorable stay in the Cotswolds. Handbook for the property is very useful for restaurant ideas and also informed us about an amazing local farm shop.”, Jason, July 2019
-"The perfect weekend getaway for two. Very cute.", Hayley, June 2019
-"The host has simplified check in and offered everything we could have wished for. Very thoughtful and thorough. We loved the neighbourhood. Absolutely, a lovely place to stay.” Amy, April 2019
-"Had a great stay! A lot of great info provided to help figure out where to go and what to do in the area.”, Shalyn, February 2019
-"Loved the cosy, well equipped, perfectly situated cottage.", Melanie, December 2018
-"Set in a few wonderful setting, just a short drive from Stow on the Wold, we found this cottage had everything in place for a perfect relaxing weekend away.", Simon, December 2018
-"Great little cottage, very cosy, just what we wanted! Location perfect for some good country walks.", Lucian, November 2018
-"We had an amazing long weekend in the cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was perfect for what we needed, small, but charming and very clean. The location was brilliant and allowed us to fully relax and switch off from our usual stressful lives in London! I would recommend the cottage and lovely village of Upper Oddington to anyone looking for a relaxing stay in the Cotswolds. The wine on arrival was a lovely touch and we felt completely at home.”, Louisa, November 2018
-"Very comfortable, clean and well equipped cottage in a quiet village well positioned for walking and reaching other attractions in the area. Only 5 minutes into Stow on the Wolds.", Stephen, November 2018
-"Beautiful cottage location and furnishings. Perfectly located for walks and touring Cotswold area. Highly recommended. Easy to book with agent and owner contact.", Lee, September 2018
-"Sorry -couldn’t figure out which end of the line of stars stood for WONDERFUL! Our stay was peaceful, cosy, and restful. Exactly what we were looking for. The cottage itself is very pretty & the welcome bottle of champagne waiting when we arrived was an extra thoughtful touch. The location is so central that it was easy to tour the Cotswolds area, the town pub was amazing, and there is a walking path just outside the door. We were delighted and highly recommend this property to anyone.", Mary, July 2018
-"Ideal location for our holiday, and the cottage was everything we could have hoped for. We will highly recommend it to any Australians who we know travelling.", David, June 2018
-"We had a lovely stay at Rose End Cottage and were blessed with gorgeous weather also. It was lovely to be able come back after a day walking and visiting the lovely villages to then sit out with our G&Ts! It was a lovely relaxing 4 days which we were in need of. I am sure we will be back sometime.", Alison and Paul, May 2018
-"Very homely fresh flowers everything very clean, being vegans we were close to a lot of local organic produce. Close to a lot of adventures in Cotswolds great base to have.", Christine, May 2018
-"Really cute little cottage in a lovely village with great pub. Very romantic hideaway.", Nicola, March 2018
-"Lovely cottage, great location, warm log fire and wine. Perfect retreat where you can walk and cycle from your door.", Jonathan, February 2018
-"Another lovely stay at this beautiful, comfortable, cosy country cottage in a stunning location.", Janet, October 2017
-“It was a wonderful stay! Perfect location for access to Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Chipping Norton and walks in the Cotswolds. Clean and comfortable accommodations, perfectly cozy for singles and couples. Couldn't have been a more restful and fun weekend! Thanks.”, Brady, August 2017
-“A quaint, pretty cottage with all that anyone could need. The owners had anticipated most every need that one could have. Even to providing outside seating and cushions. First time we used an Aga (even though it was electric!). Most enjoyable.”, Philip, April 2017
-“Gorgeous little cottage for a couple with everything you need for a comfortable, cosy stay in a lovely area.”, Laura, March 2017
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Rose End 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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| Wireless internet |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
DVD player |
| Four ring ceramic hob |
Fridge with ice box |
Dishwasher |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric Aga |
Toaster |
Flatscreen TV |
| 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 |
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| Hair dryer |
CO detectors |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
Travel
Travelling by car
Upper Oddington is easily accessed by car, being located a few hundred yards from the A436, which connects the A429 (Fosse Way) and the A44, two of the main roads running through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Upper Oddington is Kingham (approximately 4 miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of less than 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Upper Oddington is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 48 miles, approximately 60 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 71 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Bristol International Airport: 70 miles, approximately 90 minute drive.
