Description
Summary
Spinners Cottage is a beautiful Cotswold stone cottage, with a tranquil courtyard garden, which sits at the end of a short terrace of pretty cottages, in the heart of the picturesque market town of Stow-on-the-Wold. The medieval history of the town is beautifully preserved, including many lovely old buildings around the market square, which also contains a medieval stone cross, the old town stocks and a number of alleyways for the passage of sheep being herded to market, known as ‘tures’. Sitting on top of a hill, Stow is well known for its many antique shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as for the many lovely walks through the surrounding Cotswold countryside that are accessible directly from the town. The location is also ideal for exploring the wider region, including the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as further afield places, such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath.
Built in the 18th century to the highest quality, with a character in keeping with the rest of the town, Spinners Cottage has been immaculately furnished in a warm, elegant style. The traditional character of the cottage includes wooden beams, exposed Cotswold stone and a beautiful wood burner, all of which has been complemented by modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a Freeview TV and a well presented kitchen.
Spinners Cottage sleeps four people, in two bedrooms, with two bathrooms. There is a pretty, walled courtyard garden at the front of the property, complete with a table and seating for four. Free on street parking is usually available close to the cottage, and the owners also provide a virtual parking permit for the main village car park, a short walk away from the property. Spinners Cottage is perfect for a family or a small group of friends seeking an idyllic retreat in the heart of one of the Cotswold's best loved market towns.
Description
Spinners Cottage is a Cotswold stone property located at the end of a short terrace of cottages, on a quiet road in the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold. Accessed through its courtyard garden, the front door opens into a good sized entrance hallway, which then leads through to the remainder of the well laid out ground floor area:
- Living room: A lovely room, with character features that include a wooden floor, oak beams, a window seat and a cosy wood burning stove. The room is furnished with a three-seater sofa and two chairs, and contains a Freeview TV;
- Kitchen/dining room: The stylish and well presented kitchen area contains a double electric oven, with a grill and a four-ring ceramic hob, a microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, toaster, kettle and cafetiere. The wooden dining table sits next to a lovely section of exposed Cotswold stone wall, and comfortably seats four.
Stairs lead up from the rear of the kitchen to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:
- Master bedroom: A beautiful, light room with exposed Cotswold stone and oak beams, complemented by a stylish feature wall. The room contains a king size bed and a lovely window seat, and also benefits from an ensuite bathroom, which contains a walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin;
- Bedroom 2: Another stylish room, also with an exposed Cotswold stone wall, oak beams and a window seat, which contains a double bed;
- Family bathroom: Doubling up as the bathroom for bedroom 2, this room contains a walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin.
At the front of the cottage is a pretty courtyard garden, with a table and seating for four, which provides a peaceful place to relax in the sunshine. The two other cottages in the row have a right of access through the garden, to reach their properties.
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
A security deposit of £200 is payable, which is returned after the letting period, subject to an inspection of the property. For the avoidance of doubt, guests are requested to leave the property in a reasonable condition, consistent with the property's appearance upon arrival. In the event that the owners, or their appointed housekeepers, have to spend additional time tidying up after your departure, then the cost of this extra time may be deducted from your security deposit. If two cars are discovered to be parked in the church car park, a charge of £50 will be deducted from the security deposit. The security deposit is payable prior to arrival at the property, via a bank transfer or a valid debit or credit card.
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 one additional infant.
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.
The property’s courtyard garden is enclosed, however, the neighbouring properties have a right of access through this garden, which could result in the gate to the road or the gate to the neighbouring property not being closed properly. Consequently, dogs should be supervised outside at all times.
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: Double bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
- Master bedroom ensuite: Walk-in 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 from October to April, and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a Freeview TV.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally good.
Parking
There is off-street parking for one car in a shared car park close to the cottage, and free on-street parking is available in Stow-on-the-Wold.
If two cars are discovered to be parked in the church car park, a charge of £50 will be deducted from the security deposit.
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) is provided.
The property’s courtyard garden is enclosed; however, the neighbouring properties have a right of access through this garden, which could result in the gate to the road or the gate to the neighbouring property not being closed properly. Consequently, young children should be supervised outside at all times.
Initial consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (e.g. 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 property with character features, including steep stairs and low beams, which is laid out over two floors, and could therefore pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility, or carrying babies, both in terms of their general movement and their ability to exit the house quickly 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 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
Spinners Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in March 2018. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"A beautiful cottage in a great location. We loved Stow. We chose this cottage because it had 2 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Comfy beds and modern facilities. We would recommend you.", Sandra, July 2019
-“Very clean, comfortable and well-equipped. Walking distance to the centre of Stow but still quiet in the cottage itself.”, Sue, July 2019
-"This cottage was such a wonderful place to stay in Stow-on-the-Wold. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable experience. Take a step back in time and enjoy this well kept, quaint, charming little cottage. Very close to the center of the village and within walking distance.”, Debbie, June 2019
-“Well appointed, comfortable & simply a cosy cottage! It was everything I hoped it would be! I have told my friends about renting it or something similar with Character Cottages. Should I come to England again, I would definitely rent from Character Cottages!”, Kathy, May 2019
-“This cottage is nicely appointed for two couples and is very centrally located to the shops/restaurants at Stow-on-Wold and the most everything in the Cotswolds. All of the interactions with the property manager and logistics (getting the key) were easy.”, Brad, May 2019
-“This is a cozy two bedroom cottage with two bathrooms. Very comfortable place with nice new bathrooms and kitchen. There is a small sitting area out front, and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Highly recommend.”, Tracy, May 2019
-“This is a beautiful little cottage that was absolutely perfect for our group: two couples and a baby. Easy parking is a huge benefit, but you're also walking distance to several pubs, coffee shops and the supermarket.”, Marc, May 2019
-“From the photos we made assumptions about the quality of the premises and we were not disappointed. On the contrary, we found the accommodation to have surpassed our expectations. The provision of parking at the church was a Godsend in such a popular village. Stow proved to be the ideal centre for touring the North Cotswolds and for visiting family nearby. A successful vacation in every way and the cake was, well, the icing on the proverbial. Thank you.”, Kenneth, April 2019
-“Beautiful cottage, superb location, great host. Highly recommend.”, Lawrence, April 2019
-“Really nice place.”, Ben, April 2019
-"Lovely Cottage, great position in the heart of Stow on the wold, very clean and well presented, communication was good, would throughly recommend and stay again.", William, March 2019
-"Charming cottage in a great location , we enjoyed some lovely walks and eating out in stow.", Karen, February 2019
-"Lovely cottage in a great location!”, Nicky, January 2019
-"Beautiful cosy cottage perfect for a family of four and a dog. Location was ideal and cottage was well equipped with everything you could possible need. A very enjoyable stay and can’t wait to return.", Megan, December 2018
-"Stow on the Wold is a very interesting place. The cottage is well situated. The amenities in the cottage are modern and exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed our stay.", Derek, October 2018
-"Excellent choice for our 2 week visit to the Cotswolds. Everything easily accessible in Stow – restaurants and shops.", Arthur, July 2018
-"Amazing little cottage for 4 in Stow........Location fabulous. Parking easy on the street. Nothing short of perfect for our 3 days in the Cotswold. Perfect base to see everything!", I-Van, July 2018
-“This is a great cottage in an amazing location! Absolutely loved the fact that we could just get to the shops in 5 minutes (or less). It was lovely to be able to feel like we were living in an actual English cottage! Certainly going to recommend to our friends back in Australia! Thanks for making our stay better than we could have imagined.”, Michael, July 2018
-"Beautiful cottage. Excellent base for our introduction to the Cotswolds. Thank you for the lovely cake!", Sally, June 2018
-"So cosy. We loved this cottage and our dog had a lovely time. The town is adorable and it was interesting learning about the history of the town. Thanks! Definitely worth a revisit!", Aaron, June 2018
-"Had a lovely stay in the cottage and village - well located to view the beautiful surrounding areas. The cottage is very well decorated and maintained, which makes for a home from home stay.", Kathleen, June 2018
-"We tremendously enjoyed our stay here. Good atmosphere, well-equipped and lovely, lively village.", Robert, May 2018
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Spinners 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 |
|---|
| Freeview TV |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Cafetiere |
| Four ring electric hob |
Fridge |
Freezer |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Double electric oven & grill |
Toaster |
Wireless internet |
| Washing machine/tumble dryer |
Dishwasher |
Travel cot (without linen) |
| 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 |
|---|
| Clothes drying rack |
CO detectors |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Hair dryer |
Iron |
Ironing board |
Travel
Spinners Cottage is located in the centre of Stow-on-the-Wold, approximately 200 yards from the historic market square, with a very short walk to 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 5 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:
- Birmingham International Airport: 45 miles, approximately 60 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 73 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
