Description
Summary
Shenley is a beautiful Grade II* listed cottage, peacefully situated at the end of a short terrace that was once the Manor House in Broadwell, one of the most picturesque villages in the Cotswolds. The village is centred around a large green, which Shenley overlooks, and contains many period properties and a welcoming local pub, as well as being ideally located for exploring the stunning surrounding countryside. The famous market town of Stow-on-the-Wold is just over a mile away, with its wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants, and Moreton-in-Marsh is three miles away, providing a direct train line to London. Shenley is perfectly placed for visiting the many towns and villages of the North Cotswolds, as well as further afield places, such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath.
This attractive, well-proportioned property has many character features, including stone mullion windows, a large stone fireplace with wood burning stove, exposed beams and many well-chosen antiques. Modern facilities including wireless internet access, a TV with DVD player, and a well-presented kitchen complement the historic character of the property.
Shenley sleeps six people, in three bedrooms, with two bathrooms. There is a lawned area at the front of the property and a courtyard at the back, whilst a driveway to the side of the property provides parking space for two cars. Shenley is perfect for a family or a group of friends looking for a relaxing break in a historic property, in one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds.
Description
Shenley is peacefully located at the end of a short lane, overlooking Broadwell's village green. The main entrance is at the back of the property, into the kitchen, and the following rooms are on the ground floor:
- Kitchen/dining room: This modern, well presented room has a professional electric cooker with two ovens and a five-ring induction hob, an American style fridge/freezer with ice dispenser and filtered water tap, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster and washing machine. There is also a large wooden dining table, with seating for six;
- Living room: This stunning room is full of character features, including oak beams, a stone mullion window, and a stone fireplace with a wood burning stove, as well as a selection of classic artwork. There is a three-seater sofa, three arm chairs and a window seat, plus a flat screen TV with a basic Sky package and a DVD player:
- Cloakroom: contains a toilet and wash basin;
Stairs lead up from the rear of the living room to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:
- Bedroom 1: This characterful room looks out over the village green and contains a double bed, an upholstered arm chair, and walls adorned with antique pictures;
- Bedroom 2: Two steps lead down into this charming room, with an ornamental fireplace and two large single antique brass beds;
- Family bathroom: This modern room has a large walk in shower, with a rain drop shower head and separate handheld shower attachment, heated towel rail, toilet and wash basin.
Further stairs lead up from the first floor to the second floor:
- Bedroom 3: A beautiful eaves room, with oak beams and a stone mullion window, which contains a super king size bed. This bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, which contains a free-standing bath with a handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin.
Outside the front of the cottage is a lawned area, with a bench and a table, which has lovely views towards the village green. There is also a courtyard area at the back of the cottage, with a table and six chairs. Off street parking is available for two cars.
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 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 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 1: Double bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 x single beds
- Bedroom 3: Super king size bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
- Bedroom 3 ensuite: Freestanding bath with handheld shower attachment, wash basin and toilet
- Ground floor cloakroom: Toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has an oil fired central heating system.
Electricity and oil are 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 flat screen TV with basic Sky package and DVD player.
There is no telephone at the property and guests should be aware that mobile phone reception can be poor in the village.
Parking
The property has off street parking for two cars, with additional quiet on street parking available close by.
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.
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 steep and twisting stairs, low beams in the eaves rooms, multiple floors and steps from the front door into the garden, 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 property 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
Shenley was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in April 2017. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Wow. What an amazing place. The house was stunning. The pictures do not do it justice. Going in march is always a risk with the weather but we had a couple of nice days so we got to explore the local area. Stow and Bourton on the water are beautiful. Loved our time there, the locals were amazing and the Fox Inn pub was a proper village pub with outstanding food and hospitality. We will be back.”, Richard, March 2020
-"Lovely cottage, well located and looked after.", Mark, February 2020
-"Lovely cottage in a great location. We loved the log burner during the evenings and thought the chocolate cake on arrival was a lovely gesture. Many thanks for a great weekend. Will definitely come again.”, Mark, February 2020
-“Wonderfully comfortable; absolutely beautiful - Would very happily stay again.”, Johanna, January 2020
-"Excellent stay in Shenley. Great local pub and perfect place for a relaxing time away with the family.", Andy, January 2020
-"Great cottage with lots of character and wonderful home away from home feel.”, Emily, October 2019
-“Quintessential English countryside house. We were a family of five and found it perfect for our stay. Big and comfortable bedrooms for a good night of shut eye before a long day exploring nearby towns and walking. Cosy and warm living room that we could drink wine and play boardgames in the evening.”, Camilla, October 2019
-“Great property, really clean, well maintained, well equipped. We had a great time”, Sandrine, May 2019
-“What a superb venue for a weekend away . Great location in a wonderful village. Great facilities and the chocolate cake made us feel most welcome. It had everything we needed and so much character.”, Martin, April 2019
-“Shenley is a beautiful old cottage in a gorgeous setting. I absolutely loved the village green and we had a delicious dinner at the Fox Inn. Absolutely delightful little village and the cottage had incredibly comfy beds and a great shower!”, Esther, March 2019
-"Cosy well equipped cottage in pretty village close to stow on the world.", Anne, November 2018
-“A lovely warm, cosy and welcoming cottage. Made even better by the little touches such as tea, coffee, milk and a delicious chocolate cake. We have had a lovely stay, enjoying the country walks and great food at The Fox Inn. There is everything you could need here and very comfy beds for a great nights sleep. A fantastic part of the country which we all love. Many thanks for a great stay”, Tracy, November 2018
-“A delightful house full of character with lovely contents and well planned out. We have had a lovely time. Very comfortable and would like to return”, Nigel, October 2018
-"It's always a risk when you stay in a new place will it live up to the description and photos on the website as well as or own expectations. Shenley did not disappoint, fantastic accommodation in a great location. Thanks also for the detailed directions.", Nigel, October 2018
-"Beautiful Decor. Super clean. Beds and bedding were excellent. Loved loved the kitchen and that the house was quiet and not in a touristy village. Car is needed to get around. Everything you forgot was there already. What a lovely home in which to experience country life. Don’t put the tall people upstairs tho. Low beam!", Daniel, October 2018
-“What a lovely place to experience England for the first time. We thoroughly enjoyed walking up to birdsong and the country views, exploring the village and surrounding area during the day and reading in the cozy window seat in the evenings. Thank you for a lovely stay.”, Tiffany, September 2018
-“We had a lovely visit and this is a great location to travel through the Cotswolds. Like other visitors to your beautifully appointed home, we enjoyed dinner at The Fox Inn. We appreciated the updated bathrooms and ate our meals outside when we cooked at the cottage. Thank you for the lovely gesture of cake and milk to welcome us. There is so much to see in this wonderful part of England. Thank you for sharing your home”, Ashley, July 2018
-“A wonderful few days. The cottage was perfect for what we needed. There was a group of six of us and the rooms and facilities were perfect... We made use of the gardens front and back and the neighbours were lovely, very friendly and helpful. The food at The Fox Inn was excellent, as were the staff at the pub.”, Janet, July 2018
-“It’s the night before the summer solstices and its still light at 10-10:30pm. We can’t think of a better place to be. What a lovely home – so well appointed and so comfortable. We have wonderful time in the Cotswolds and enjoying our time here. We went to The Fox Inn on the first night and had a great pub dinner. Stow offers a great selection of restaurants and shops. So happy we found you!”, Shani, June 2018
-"A beautiful, well appointed cottage. We highly recommend it.", Kristin, June 2018
-"A lovely cottage with stunning views, it was spotless and cosy inside with the comfiest beds. Really quiet and peaceful but so close to good places to visit, shops and pubs.", Vicky, April 2018
-"Definitely a property of character - beautiful! Excellent bathrooms too. It was perfect for our family birthday celebration. Beautiful location - very quiet. Parking for two cars right outside the entrance door (at the back at the end of a long drive). Would definitely recommend this place.”, Christine, April 2018
-"Beautiful well equipped cottage with character & setting in the heart of the pastoral Midlands. Pub around the corner and the town 5 minutes away. Modern wood burning hearth during a cold front is a winner." Anri-Jacques, April 2018
-“We had a wonderful weekend catching up with old friends. Lots of fun exploring nearby villages of Bourton on the Water and Moreton in Marsh. Would recommend the pub, The Fox Inn in the village, friendly staff and locals, also dog friendly. Thank you for a lovely stay”, Laura, John, Jodie, Kathy, Chris and Pippa, March 2018
-“Great cottage! Enjoyed our stay. Good food at Wild Rabbit in Kingham and Porch House in Stow”, Allie, February 2018
-“Have had a very enjoyable week here in this lovely warm cottage. Perfect house and location to relax in. Welcoming local pub, Daylesford farm show and walks from here. A very happy week. Thank you for the chocolate cake x”, Claire, February 2018
-Really enjoyed our stay in this comfortable cottage. Well equipped! We were 6 adults and 4 month old twins and found everything we needed. The cottage is very cosy and has a lovely cared for atmosphere. The bathroom sower was particular joy”, John, Deborah, Phil, Helen, Chris, Sandra, Charlie and Noah, February 2018
-“Lovely house, everything you need. Enjoyed a lovely family weekend here. The bed linen and beds are super nice. Would recommend”, James, January 2018
-“Perfect stay for our mystery evening, a lovely property. Very comfortable beds and have everything we needed. Great location for walks and pub lunch. I’d recommend and look forward to visiting again”, Sue, January 2018
-“Perfect! Great food and welcome at Fox Inn. Beautiful house in a beautiful setting, and such a dog friendly area. Recommend a visit to Broadway Tower, amazing views!”, Kate, January 2018
-"An amazingly beautiful cottage! Exceeded our expectations!", Shelley, October 2017
-“Fantastic place, little things like herbs and spices in the kitchen were a really appreciated touch, had everything we needed and then some. Instructions were clear and the place was in perfect order.”, Justin, July 2017
-“I would give this property a five-star rating, the setting is just lovely, a stone’s throw from the green and country pub, we walked into Stow on the Wold which is a bit uphill but lovely. The cottage is really well furnished with a lovely sofa and a mix of antique furniture. The kitchen is really well equipped and the owner left a handmade cake for us.We are really fussy when it comes to homes and interiors and we were both impressed. the bedrooms are all a good size with a good standard of linens and bathrooms. Highly recommended by us and we are really hard to please!”, Joseph, July 2017
-“Beautiful location, very near the village green. Great pub within a few minutes walk..”, Carl, June 2017
