Description
Summary
Stanley Cottage is a stunning, Grade II listed, Cotswold stone cottage, located in the heart of the beautiful market town of Chipping Campden. Widely regarded as one of England's most picturesque towns, Chipping Campden has a wide range of small shops, pubs, tea rooms and restaurants. It is also surrounded by the stunning Cotswolds countryside, with the 100 mile long Cotswold Way walking trail passing through the town. The many other beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds are all just a short drive away, as are well known places and attractions, such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, the gardens at Hidcote and Blenheim Palace.
Lovingly refurbished by its owners, this luxurious cottage combines a beautiful, contemporary style with original character features, including exposed oak beams in many rooms, a large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, and traditional oak doors. The character of the cottage is complemented by its modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a Smart TV, and a spacious, well presented kitchen.
Stanley Cottage sleeps five people, in three bedrooms, with two shower rooms and a roll top bath in the master bedroom. There is a well-established, enclosed, split level garden at the rear of the cottage. The cottage is perfect for a family, friends or a couple, seeking a relaxing break in one of the prettiest market towns in the Cotswolds, surrounded by stunning, rolling countryside.
Description
Stanley Cottage sits in a row of cottages, close to the centre of Chipping Campden. Three stone steps lead up to the front door, which opens directly into the main living room. The following rooms are on the ground floor:
- Living room: The stylish living room retains a number of character features, including beautiful oak beams and a large inglenook fireplace, with a wood burning stove. There is plenty of seating, including a three-seater sofa, a two-seater sofa, and a window seat for three, and the room also contains a Smart TV;
- Kitchen/dining room: This beautiful, well presented room is at the back of the cottage, overlooking the garden. The kitchen area contains a Rangemaster oven with a five-zone induction hob, a full height fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine and kettle. There is a large dining table, with seating for six, next to a pair of French doors that open directly into the garden.
Stairs lead up from the ground floor to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:
- Master bedroom: A lovely, spacious room, with beautiful oak beams, an ornamental fireplace, and views of the historic St James’ Church out of the window. The room contains a king size bed and a freestanding roll top bath, with privacy screen;
- Bedroom 3: Another elegant room, which overlooks the garden, and contains a single bed;
- Shower room: Contains a walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin.
Steep, winding wooden stairs lead up from the landing to the second floor, with the following two rooms:
- Bedroom 2: A lovely room in the eaves of the cottage, with exposed beams and a king size bed. There are fabulous views of St James’ Church from the window;
- Shower room: Contains a walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin.
French doors lead out from the kitchen into the garden, which is enclosed by a lovely Cotswold stone wall. Immediately outside the kitchen is a patio area, with a table and seating for six, plus a charcoal barbecue in the summer. Steps lead up from the patio to the rest of the garden, with lovely plants and shrubs lining a stone path.
Free on street parking is available in front of, or close to, the cottage, with further parking available throughout the town.
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 five 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 five 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 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 (1st floor): King size bed
- Bedroom 2 (2nd floor): King size bed
- Bedroom 3 (1st floor): Single bed
Bathrooms
- Shower room (1st floor): Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
- Master bedroom (1st floor): Roll top bath
- Shower room (2nd floor): Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has a gas fired 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 further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a Smart TV.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
Free on street parking is readily available outside, or close to, the cottage.
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), high chair and a door gate are provided.
The property’s split level garden is enclosed, however young children 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, 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, which is laid out over three floors, with steep, winding stairs to the second floor, and some low ceilings, doorways and beams, which 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 property quickly in the event of an emergency.
Due to the steps and split levels in the garden, children should be supervised outside at all times.
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
Stanley Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in July 2018. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Everything was perfect. Thank you.", Jan, December 2019
-“Lovely cottage on main street of beautiful Cotswolds village. Private garden with sitting area and barbecue plus many excellent restaurants and shops in village.”, Roberta, August 2019
-“Very quaint cottage and beautiful garden.", Wendy, August 2019
-"A wonderful cottage in the heart of Chipping Camden! The cottage has been extensively renovated but still retains the charm and quaintness of an old Cotswold cottage. It is very well equipped and very comfortable. The kitchen/dining area was bright and spacious with a lovely view out into the garden. We thoroughly enjoyed our week in this cottage!", Anne, May 2019
-“My family all enjoyed staying at Stanley Cottage. The property has a lot of character, and the location is perfect. We had everything we needed!”, Lisa, April 2019
-“The most beautiful cottage, really well equipped and decorated to a very high standard. We had a really lovely 5 day break here, unfortunately it was too cold to sit in the garden! We'll definitely book again.”, Marcelle, April 2019
-"Perfect spot to explore the Cotswolds and a beautiful place to rest...and cook!", John, March 2019
-"A beautiful cottage, very well equipped to a high standard. Everything was spotlessly clean. Great location in the centre of Chipping Campden. Log burner was a bonus. Would love to return.", Wendy, February 2019
-"The little touches were amazing, the house was super cute and extremely well equipped. Fantastic place will highly recommend it.", Laura, February 2019
-"Great stay at Stanley Cottage in January 19 with my friend and our babies. The staff catered to our needs providing travel cots and high chairs (and even a replacement iron), and the cottage has a lovely cosy yet luxury feel to it. Highly recommend to anyone considering a stay here. Great location in town with lots of lovely pubs and cafes within walking distance, and the rest of the Cotswold a short drive away.", Lucy, January 2019
-"Charming cottage, well supplied, nicely furnished. We fell in love with it. The village offers plenty to enjoy. It was a delightful experience in every way.", Dianne, January 2019
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Stanley 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 |
|---|
| Charcoal barbecue (without charcoal) - summer |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Five-zone induction hob |
| Rangemaster oven |
Fridge/freezer |
High chair |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Washing machine |
Toaster |
Smart TV |
| Dishwasher |
Wireless internet |
Travel cot (without linen) |
| Door gate |
Cafetiere |
Nespresso coffee machine (without capsules) |
| 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
Stanley Cottage is located in the beautiful North Cotswolds market town of Chipping Campden.
Travelling by car
Chipping Campden is easily accessed by car, being located within three miles of the A44 and five miles of the A429 (Fosse Way), which are two of the main roads through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway stations to Chipping Campden are Honeybourne (approximately five miles away), or Moreton-in-Marsh (approximately six miles) which have regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90-120 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Chipping Campden is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 38 miles, approximately 50 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 84 miles, approximately 100 minute drive.
