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 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 one additional infant.
Pets
One medium sized dog or a cat is accepted (there is a cat flap), at a cost of £20 per booking.
For the comfort of future guests, we ask that dogs remain downstairs, stay off the furniture and that no trace of the dog or cat 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: King size bed
- Bedroom 2: King size bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: bath with handheld shower attachment, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
- Ground floor bathroom: walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has an electric, night storage central heating system.
Electricity is included in the rental price. There is a wood burning stove in the living room and an initial supply of logs is provided from October to February. Further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free superfast broadband wireless internet access, flatscreen TVs in the living room and one bedroom, and a DVD player.
There is a telephone at the property (with a bar on international calls). The phone is for occasional use only and the owners reserve the right to charge for additional phone usage.
Guests should be aware that mobile phone reception can be very poor, particularly inside the property.
Parking
Free on-street parking is available on the quiet road outside the property.
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 and mattress (without linen), and a high chair are provided.
The property's garden is enclosed, however, please note that it contains a raised pond and children should be supervised in the garden at all times. There is a safety grill available to cover the pond.
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, however it has been modernised and does not have any unusual accessibility issues. There are two floors in the property, 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 detector operates 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.
Guests with mobility issues should be aware that there is a slight slope from the road to the pavement outside Star Cottage, which can become slippery when wet, however there are steps immediately outside the front gate, which can be used to get from the pavement to the road.
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
Star Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in February 2016. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
“We enjoyed our stay in the lovely cottage. A relaxing week and reasonable weather, with good food at the Swan in Broadway and last night at the Red Lion in the village – a most welcoming pub. A visit to Daylesford Organic Farm Shop is worth while and a bit of an eye opener! Thanks for a very well equipped cottage and for the bottle of wine.”, Steve & Colleen, Spalding Lincs, March 2017.
“Thank you so much for allowing us all to stay in your delightful cottage. We had a brilliant time and were so lucky with the weather! Can we give a plug to the Red Lion pub – we walked there on 2 evenings and were made to feel incredibly welcome – lovely food too.”, Andy, Rob, John, Bridget & Digby Dog, Shrewsbury, March 2017
“Have had the most wonderful stay in your beautiful home where the attention to detail is right on point. We couldn’t wish for anything more! Thank you for fulfilling my dream of staying in a quant cottage in the Cotswolds which has been the perfect relaxing break we desperately needed.”, Karen, Chris and Delilah the dog, Market Harborough, March 2017
“Thank you so much for the perfect weekend. We had a wonderful stay and hope to come back. Beautiful weekend away with long, soggy country walks, pub lunches and evenings in front of the crackling fire in this gorgeous cottage. All the info provided was extremely helpful. Thank you.”, Tamara, Tim and Toby the dog, London, February 2017
“Many thanks for the idyllic weekend away! Star Cottage is in a great location and is an excellent home from home. We hope to come back soon. Thank you. Charlie & Ellie.”, Dorset, February 2017
“We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your fabulous cottage (one of the nicest we have ever stayed in).”, Janet and David, February 2017
“Absolutely loved the cottage. So comfortable, tastefully decorated and well equipped in a beautiful peaceful setting. This was only a short, last minute weekend away for us but we will definitely be back! We plan a longer stay next time as there is so much to see and do in this beautiful area. Thanks also for the wine and scones!”, Cathryn & Pascal, Dublin, January 2017
“Upon arrival we felt so welcomed with a handwritten note accompanied with a lovely bottle of wine and a cake. Very impressed by the well-maintained and clean cottage and so well equipped too. It felt like home instantly. Coming from sunny Australia your warm and lovely cottage has made our stay here so comfortable and enjoyable despite the wintery weather! For weary long-distance travellers a good sleep is ever so important. My family has never slept so well as in your warm and snug beddings provided. What a pity it’s a short stay but we will definitely be back for more stars *****. A BIG THANK YOU BOTH.” The Lee Family, January 2017
“New Year 2016/2017 Thank you for our week’s stay at Star Cottage. Great location. Very well equipped and cosy. We had some lovely walks and days out in local towns including Chipping Norton and Stow-on-the-Wold and a highly-recommended day at Cotswold Safari Park.” The Maneys + dog, December 2016
“We have had a lovely time staying at your cottage. Thank you for all the Christmas touches. It made it all the more special. Thank you.” Robert & Sheron Huggett, December 2016
“Thanks for a very nice time in your beautiful home. Home is the right word to describe your wonderful place. All our needs were very well catered for. Thanks again, J, K, G & T”, Jessica Clift and family, December 2016
“This is a really lovely traditional cottage. All the old features and all the modern appliances you need. Wish I could’ve stayed longer and reaped all the benefits this wonderful place has. The beds are to die for with their excellent mattress toppers. Well done to the owners.”, Nicholas, November 2016
"How lovely to find somewhere like Star Cottage! This is a charming bolt hole which is obviously very much loved and appreciated both by its owners and by those lucky enough to have visited. Star Cottage has a wonderful atmosphere which I think is a reflection of this appreciation and enjoyment - it really is a special place. This property is also in a great location for exploring the area. This dog friendly cottage is both relaxing and of a standard you would wish for for a wonderful and relaxing break in the Cotswolds. Thank you both for a most enjoyable stay!" Laura Beaton, November 2016
"Lovely cottage; really well appointed and kept. Only drawback is the village of Little Compton doesn't have local shops and a car is a must." Sheila Campbell, November 2016
“Many thanks for the opportunity to share your lovely cottage. We have been very comfortable and have enjoyed the area around. Ideally placed for all sightseeing. We would very much like to return next autumn.” Elisabeth & Robert Denton, November 2016
“Thank you so much, very warm and comfortable stay. For sure we will be back. My mum would live here if she had the chance. Many thanks and I hope your trip to South America went well and was very exciting” Rick & Helen, November 2016
"What a wonderful cottage. I had a wonderful time here with my parents and visiting friends. Thank you so much for opening your beautiful and cosy home to us." - Maisie & Lola, May 2016
"Had a really lovely time at the cottage. Hope to come again! Thank you." - Denis & Marie Skelly, May 2016
"We have had a lovely relaxing week at Star Cottage. An amazing cottage in beautiful surroundings. We have loved looking around the local towns and enjoyed walking our dog – some great walks. Thanks for the wine, biscuits and treats for our dog." - Julie, Martin, Bec, Baby Olive and Raff the dog, April 2016
"Our dear friends, Chris and John, treated us on our 25th and we’ve been thoroughly spoilt in these fantastic surroundings and beautiful cottage." - Andrew and Maria Hames, April 2016
"Last minute weekend break in the Cotswolds with friends. Star Cottage was perfect in every way and exceeded our expectations" - Carolyn Miller, April 2016
"What a gorgeous home! A real home from home. Thank you for wine and biscuits. Great escape from the real life. Such a comfortable relaxing home. Recommend the Greedy Goose – great Sunday lunch. Weather was good to us which made the garden a joy to sit in. Sorry to leave." - Louise Fraser, Pam & Bella (dog), March 2016
"Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage and for the cake and wine which we have enjoyed. Bobby the cat stopped by to see us on our second day here – it was lovely to see him! The Red Lion pub was very nice and the food was delicious. Once again, thank you!" - Steven, Christine Palmer & Debbie, March 2016
"Thank you so much for lending us your beautiful cosy cottage. What a treat! A home from home! A great location for exploring the Cotswolds with many great tearooms and restaurants." - McEvoy Family, Ireland, Feb 2016
"Thank you for letting us have a wonderful 'mini break' in warm, cosy Star Cottage. It is such a lovely place to spend a few days." - Shaw and Sarah Stapely, Surrey, October 2015
"Thank you both so much for letting us stay at wonderful Star Cottage – we really don't want to go home! We've had such a happy, relaxed break here." - Karen Asprey and partner, Simon, London, August Bank Holiday 2015
"We've had a lovely, heart-warming stay under your 'starry roof. It's a delight to bve here. " - Frances & Brindley, Buxton, 27th/28th May 2015
"It was so good to share your lovely and beautiful warm house, I like Little Compton very much." - Candy Chen, Melbourne, Australia, 6/7th May 2015
"Another lovely stay at Star Cottage!" - Hon. Sara Mason, Gloucestershire, 15/16 March 2015
"Thank you so much for our visit at the tail end of Christmas – a lovely bed and warm house." - Jamie & Emma Fitt, 28/29th December 2014
"Another lovely Christmas at Star Cottage. Perfect start to Christmas Eve with carols at Little Rollright followed by venison from Daylesford, then Eucharist at Salford on a crisp, cloudless day." - Jeremy Fitt, Newcastle, December 2014
"To finish a difficult period luxuriating here at Star Cottage is as good as it gets." - Sara Robinson, London & France, 3/5th November 2014
"Another super stay at Star Cottage. Thank you both so much" - Sue Webster & Stephen Laing, Sussex 8/9th June 2014
"Thank you so much for letting us use Star Cottage. I am Diana and my aunt owned this beautiful cottage and I was lucky enough to holiday here at least twice a year – it's at least forty years since I set foot here and the feeling is so good." - Diana Tegerdine & family, Lincolnshire, 6 June 2014
"Lovely to be back here again – 5 star rating and wonderful weather too. I spent two nights very comfortably and a day enjoying the delights of Stow-on-the-Wold, the Fosse Gallery, Daylesford Organic, Timothy's Garden Centre etc." - Jane Hern, Putney, London 16-18th March 2014
"Thanks for inviting us again to stay in your gorgeous haven. We leave relaxed, happy and luxuriating in a cocoon of care." - Sue Webster & Stephen Laing, Sussex, 9-11th November 2013
"Thank you for such a delightful all too short visit! Amazing bed which I sank into... " - Glen Harley, Washington USA, November 2013
"How happy we've been to have two glorious days and dreamy nights at Star. Star is heaven." - Angela Heylin, North London, 25/26th August 2013
"As ever, Star is a refuge.. words are not enough, but nevertheless a simple thank you from the bottom of our hearts." - Sara Robinson & Michael Cranston, Vaucluse, France, 30/31st July 2013
"The first full family invasion and we had a great time at Star. Thank you." - Hannah & Dougie Janikiewicz, Qatar, 29/30 June 2013
"A privilege and a real joy to be at Star Cottage. The bedding was exquisite – I hope to return!" - Judge Joan Haberman, Toronto, Canada, 13/14th April, 2013
"This is a charming home in a beautiful location. Thank you." - Jeremy Fitt, Newcastle, Boxing Day 2012
"Such a delightful cottage in such a lovely location, with charming contents. Thank you both for letting us stay." - Charles & Sara Price, Petersfield, Hants, November 2012
"We've had such a lovely time staying here – it's beautiful and I definitely feel like we've had a nice relaxing break and the comfy bed was an added bonus! I think each time we come back we'd like to go to Daylesford – maybe we can have a spa treatment? Thank you." - Hannah & Isabella Janikiewicz, the Wirral, 20/21st December 2011
