Description
Summary
Star Cottage is a traditional Cotswold stone cottage, built in 1845 to house the family of a worker at the local brewery, in the beautiful village of Little Compton. The cottage combines two original cottages and is one of a row of six on a quiet lane, with little traffic apart from occasional horses. It is set back from the lane, with a pretty private front garden leading to the front door and a larger secluded garden with pond at the back of the cottage. Little Compton is very peaceful and picturesque, with a beautiful Manor House, a historic Norman Church and an excellent gastro-pub, the Red Lion, just five minutes walk from Star Cottage. There are numerous country walks and many beautiful Cotswold towns and villages are nearby, including Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Norton and Moreton-in-Marsh. Daylesford Organic Farmshop is only six miles away and Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim Palace, Cheltenham and Oxford are all within easy reach.
The cottage has been the much-loved weekend retreat of its owners and their friends for some years. It has been lovingly decorated and furnished as a home rather than a holiday let, with an exposed Cotswold stone wall and a lovely wood burning stove in the large, comfortable living room, a separate flag-stone floored dining room, and a well-equipped kitchen with breakfast bar. The character of the cottage is complemented by its modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a landline telephone, two flat screen televisions and a DVD player. There is also a wide range of original artwork on the walls, an original mural in the bathroom and an extensive library of books and DVDs to enjoy while at the cottage.
Star Cottage sleeps a maximum of four people in two rooms, both with king size beds. The secluded enclosed garden at the rear of the cottage is a glorious suntrap to relax in and there is free on street parking on the quiet lane outside the cottage. Star Cottage is an ideal retreat for friends, couples or a small family, looking for a lovely cottage in a beautiful location.
Description
The front door of Star Cottage is accessed from a quiet lane via a pretty front garden. The front door opens into the dining room and the following rooms are on the ground floor:
- Dining room: With a flagstone floor, antique pine furniture, electric faux log burner stove and an extending table, which comfortably seats six;
- Living room: This spacious, cosy room has a lovely wood burning stove, exposed Cotswold stone wall, a large sofa and four comfortable armchairs, a desk, side tables and lamps. There is also a flatscreen TV with a DVD player and Roku TV system, and a collection of books, board games and DVDs;
- Kitchen: Overlooking the lovely private back garden, with a breakfast bar and stools for two, the kitchen is equipped with a double electric oven with four-ring hob, 2 x fridges, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, food processor, blender, kettle, toaster, 3 x cafetieres, Nespresso coffee machine (with initial supply of capsules) and a Sodastream, plus a radio;
- Cloakroom/utility room: A convenient room, which contains a walk-in shower, toilet, small hand basin, two supplementary fridges, a freezer and a washing machine/tumble dryer.
There is a hallway in the centre of the ground floor, from which stairs lead up to a first floor landing. The following rooms are on the first floor:
- Bedroom 1: Contains a king size bed and a small flatscreen TV, plus a alarm/radio;
- Bedroom 2: Also contains a king size bed and a BOSE radio/CD player;
- Family bathroom: Contains a bath with handheld shower attachment, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail, plus a radio. The bathroom also has beautiful stone flooring and an original trompe d'oeil mural, which was painted by a friend of the owners.
Returning downstairs, a back door opens into the lovely, enclosed back garden, which contains a raised pond (a safety grill is available) and an outdoor table and chairs.
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 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 April. 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:
-"Although we only stayed a few days we are sorry to leave. Your little cottage is adorable! We are already planning our return in June for a longer stay so will be in touch. Thank you for all the amenities and helpful hints on the area. Best wishes for the season. See you next year." Wendy and MeriBeth, September 2019
-"Our stay in your Star Cottage has been pretty spectacular! The sun was shining the entire week –unbelievable! We took advantage of the short daily commute to different areas of the Cotswolds. Thank you for sharing your special treasure! Sending you best wishes for your next adventure!", The South Carolina Girls, September 2019
-“Star Cottage was perfect in every way, it’s location couldn’t have been better but best of all it was like home. It offered everything you could possibly need for a long weekend away with friends. Two beautiful bedrooms perfect for two couples (and not always easy to find) bathroom and shower room, spacious longe with all home comforts, and everything supplied whether you were wanting to cook or a great information folder for all local hostelries, restaurants and takeaways.. Best of all for us the dog was welcome too!”, Lorraine, August 2019
-“Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your lovely cottage. It was just what we needed, feels so homely. George, our lab, has loved the walks nearby.”, Charlotte, Fred and George, August 2019
-“Fantastic cottage, so very lovely and clean. Thank you for your kind gifts of the wine and biscuits. We’ll be back! P.S. Scrappy also loved his titbits!”, Paul, Wendy and Scrappy, August 2019
-"WOW! Amazing cottage. Without a doubt this little charmer exceeded all of our expectations. We don’t want to leave!!! The little touches and lots of love that you have provided shows! Thank you for the wonderful bottle of wine and the cookies – lovely touch. Our favourite villages are Bourton-on-the-Water and Broadway.", Fawn & Tim, August 2019
-"I love your beautiful cottage. We had such a wonderful time in the country. Everything was perfect during our stay. England is a wonderful country. We definitely will be coming back. Thank you!", Ron & Sherri, August 2019
-"We had a wonderful week in Star Cottage. What a delight it was from first arrival in the lovely front garden. Star Cottage is located in a pretty quiet village but ideally located for lovely local walks and visits to the many pretty villages and towns in the Cotswolds. We had many great walks, thanks to the literature and books left in the cottage. The cottage itself is so pretty and very well equipped with everything you could possibly need, a real home from home, and we enjoyed spending afternoons enjoying the sunshine out in the very quiet rear garden enjoying the bird song and the sound of the fountain. I would thoroughly recommend Star Cottage to anyone wanting to stay in and around the Cotswolds.", Jackie, July 2019
-"An all-round successful stay. The cottage is so beautiful and cozy, so lovingly decorated and decorated. A beautiful garden, in front of and behind the house. Very clean, well equipped. It was difficult for us to part. Unfortunately, every holiday is over. We not only felt well, but at home!", Kirstin, July 2019
-“Very well appointed, clean, tranquil and homely. Set in a friendly village with a great local pub for easy suppers. This is a very loved little cottage. Excellent spot from which to explore the Cotswolds.”, Kate, June 2019
-"Delightful cottage in a great location for visiting the picturesque Cotswolds villages.", Martin, June 2019
-"Walking up the path , through the pretty garden, and into Star Cottage, we just knew we would have the most relaxing time. You have thought of everything to make guests feel most welcome.The wine and chocolates were an added bonus – thank you. Lots of lovely walks on the doorstep for Oscar and we particularly liked the Red Lion at Long Compton which was extremely dog friendly. Thank you for opening up your home and giving us a taste of peaceful country life. So now it’s back to suburbia, but with lots of happy memories.", Jan and Bob and Oscar, May 2019.
-“Two weeks seemed like just the right amount of time to tour all of the beautiful villages surrounding Little Compton. The weather for the first week was wet and cold, but the second week was sunny and perfect. We loved staying at the cottage – a wonderful welcome home after a long day of sight-seeing. Thank you, Sue, for all your helpful information, before and after our arrival.”, Dan and Ann, May 2019
-“A wonderful cottage and a beautifully relaxing stay. A real home from home. All the walking guides and information leaflets have been used and much appreciated. See you another time.”, Elisabeth & Imogen, April 2019
-“We enjoyed our stay in your cottage immensely, finding it most comfortable and cosy. I was most intrigued by all the numerous BAFTA nominated films, although in the end we had no time to watch any of them! Thank you for your recommendations – we ate at the Red Lion, the Bower House (fab!) and the Plough at Kingham (lovely Sunday lunch) amongst others. Dogs have had their paws walked off this week! Also, the blue tits have been very busy in the bird box in the back garden and we have enjoyed seeing them come and go.”, Vivienne, Fraser, Ewan and Poppie & Winnie, April 2019
-“Thank you for the privilege of staying in your beautiful home. We had forgotten that there are peaceful and quiet places to stay in this country. We thank you for making your home comfortable and for your detailed instructions and guidance for the many interesting places to visit. We hope that we may be able to return one day.”, Jocelyn and Michael, April 2019
-“What a beautiful, relaxing cottage! After a busy day exploring the countryside, it was so nice to return here, to sip the wine you left us (many thanks) and relax in front of the fire. This cottage has everything you need and the information in the white files was very useful. Many thanks for making this available for us to stay.”, Sarah, Anthony, and Sofia, April 2019
-“We have had a truly wonderful few days in Star Cottage, following our wedding on Friday 22nd March. The ‘Just Married’ bunting and champagne was such a thoughtful touch and made our stay even more special. The cottage is beautifully homey, relaxing and the garden is truly wonderful. We enjoyed drinking champagne in the sunshine. The food at the Red Lion was exceptional and the staff super-friendly. Highly recommend to anyone staying here! Star Cottage will hold a special place in our hearts and we look forward to returning.”, Sonya and Matt, March 2019
-“Like many guests before us, we wish we were staying longer! We have fully appreciated the comfortable and cosy cottage, the furnishings including the fabulous beds, which are first class. The location in a small quiet village is perfect and the walks from the cottage with our dog were very enjoyable. We also enjoyed the Red Lion down the road, although our favourite, an exceptionally dog-friendly pub, was the Red Lion at Long Compton. A most refreshing week. Thank you for the obvious thought put into the cottage and the excellent facilities. P.s. Best WiFi signal we’ve ever experienced, especially in a country location!”, Graham, Judy and Poppy, March 2019
-“A wonderful stay in this lovely cottage. We had everything we needed and it was always lovely and warm! We ate at the Red Lion and the Greedy Goose and both were very good. We visited Stratford and the British Motor Museum, which was fantastic. The weather was excellent and we took advantage of it to have some lovely drives through the towns and villages.”, Sandra and Kevin, March 2019
-“What a fabulous week in Star Cottage, again! We have so enjoyed our time here, relaxing, reading, sketching and going for super walks. We had a lovely meal at the Greedy Goose this time and ventured off to some local National Trust places. The cottage simply gives you a hug! Thank you for the wine, biscuits and welcome. We shall indeed endeavour to return again in the summer/autumn time.”, Caroline, Charlie, Isabell and Amelia, February 2019
-“Lovely stay in this charming, comfy and well thought-out cottage and a pleasure to return after days out, exploring. Perfect location with so much to do and see in all directions. We ate well, slept soundly and hope to return.”, Coombes, Huntleys and Fosters, February 2019
-"We had a wonderful week in lovely Star Cottage. We enjoyed every minute of it. Clouds, light snow, sunshine, showers, wind, - we had everything and I never in my life saw so much mud! The cottage is great, as are the books and films. One week is definitely too short. We’ll come back, but we can’t book yet since we don’t know how pet travel regulation will be post-Brexit! Let’s hope for the best. Thank you for everything!", Elsje, Jan & the dog, January 2019
-"You have a beautiful cottage and we could not have asked for more to celebrate New Year in peace. We enjoyed the walk to Chipping Norton via the Rollright Stones. Fabulous meal out at the Red Lion, but most of all, we enjoyed the tranquillity of the cottage. Thank you.", Claire and Craig, December 2018
-"Spent a lovely Xmas week at Star Cottage. Warm, cosy and very well equipped, everything we could possibly need. We were welcomed to Midnight Mass at the Church and to post-walk drinks at the pub. Thanks to Sue and David for enabling us to have a magical Xmas.", Cathy, Chris, Colin & Pip, December 2018
-"Thank you for allowing us to unwind and relax in your exquisite cottage! You have thought of absolutely everything. We enjoyed every moment. Its proximity to Stratford allowed us to visit two escape rooms, the RSC, the Wild Rabbit, Daylesford and the Cotswold Wildlife Centre. This has been a hugely memorable holiday! Thank you. We will recommend you far and wide!", Lukas, Elyn, Scott and Robin, December 2018
-"Thank you for our lovely warm welcome at Star Cottage! The bunting, biscuits and champagne went down a treat. This has been the perfect place for us to honeymoon. The cottage is so well equipped, cosy, inviting, child friendly, the list continues... We will be highly recommending you to friends and family.", Steve, Hayley & Grace, December 2018
-"Many thanks for the use of beautiful Star Cottage. We have had a lovely festive weekend! The cottage is one of the nicest we have ever stayed in (we have stayed in a lot!), well equipped, comfortable and stylish and in a lovely village. We attended the Carol Service at St Denys’ on Sunday evening and it was one of the highlights of our weekend. We were welcomed warmly and really felt a part of the community. The church looked magical, we shall remember it always. We wished we had some extra days to stay – it has been so relaxing. Merry Christmas and all good wishes. P.s. Thank you for the wine and cookies... much appreciated.", Beverlaye, Robert, Marcella & Andy, December 2018.
-"Thank you for a lovely stay in your cosy cottage. Wish we could stay longer!", James & Gloria, November 2018
-"Lovely cottage. Very homely and relaxing and really well equipped. Would love to come again.", Sarah, Catriona, Emma & Damien, November 2018
-"What a beautiful, cosy, quiet and well equipped cottage! Absolutely loved our stay here and would love to come back!", Lian, November 2018
-"Many thanks for a wonderful stay – for cookies and wine to relax with and a little peace and quiet to relish. The Jane Austen collection was much admired – what a delightful collection of literature you offer in your cottage – I could truly stay for ever.", Caroline & family, November 2018
-"Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful cottage. We had a lovely weekend exploring the Cotswolds and coming home to the cosy, preaceful Star Cottage was a treat for us. Really don't want to leave to go home to noisy London! We'll be back.", Michelle, Richard and Tom, October 2018
-"Without a doubt one of the most comfortable and well equipped cottages we have ever rented. A true 'home away from home' and deserving of 5 star rating.", Margaret, October 2018
-"Fabulous cottage! We loved every minute of it. The village is peaceful and nearby walks very satisfying. The Red Lion was very inviting and their food excellent value for money. Chastleton House being on the doorstep was a definite bonus. Members of the family will be back!", Robert & Maggie (Australia), Teresa & Jonathan (London), October 2018
-“Delightfully cosy country cottage – perfect for a retreat! Beautiful views on the hills across amazing scenery. The home (from home) is very well equipped and private – we will definitely recommend it to friends and family. Thank you very much.”, The Wells family, October 18
-“Star cottage is a beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. The cottage is the best equipped that we have visited and was extremely clean. We spent an idyllic 4 days there and didn't want to leave. The local pub, The Red Lion, is extremely friendly and has wonderful food. We would definitely visit Star Cottage again.”, Michael, Paula and Axel, the cocker spaniel Worthing, September 2018
-"A fantastic place to relax and unwind. Lots to do locally and lots more just a short drive away. Almost everywhere is free parking which is a real bonus. In summary, a fantastic break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Many thanks.", Angela & Joe, August 2018
-"Thank you for the use of your idyllic cottage. It is the perfect place to unwind. The only problem is that we have to go home now!", Regina & Mike, August 2018
-"Thank you for a wonderful stay at Star Cottage! It’s a really nice place! We have explored the Cotswolds for the first time and it’s a wonderful, scenic region in England. Just like an episode of Miss Marple! We have visited Chipping Campden, the Slaughters, Bourton-on-the-Water and dined at the Red Lion and Daylesford. The weather has been perfect – sunny and dry, which we think is extraordinary for Britain and Northern Europe.", Tryeborg, Sigrid, Bjorn & Vigdis, July 2018
-"The cottage was absolutely beyond expectations. We just loved the village too. The cottage had all the essentials and more and was soooo cute. It was clean and met all our needs and then some. The Red Lion Inn was almost next door where we met friends for a lovely meal. We would highly recommend Star Cottage and hope we have the good fortune to stay again sometime!" Judith, July 2018
-"Star Cottage was incredible. Very clean, very well equipped, extremely comfortable - the cottage just enveloped us! The front and back gardens were perfect for chilling out in, helped by our luck of having the most perfect weather for alfresco eating so no meals were eaten indoors at all throughout our long weekend. We all loved it.", Lynn, May 2018
-"Star Cottage exceeded our expectations which were already high. We liked the homely touches and Alison (the housekeeper) left the cottage spotless and kindly let us in early on a hot day to drop off our fridge supplies. I’m sure we will return soon.", Rob, Suzanne, and Libby, the springer, May 2018
-"We have had a lovely week at Star Cottage. Highlights were the visits to Hidcote and Mill Dean Gardens (for which you now need to book). Stan, Fiona & Keith Hampton.", May 2018
-"Beautiful cottage used as a meeting place for family from London and Northumberland. We all absolutely loved it here, helped by perfect weather which meant we probably spent too much time round the table in the back garden! Thank you for opening up your cottage to the rest of us. It is the nicest holiday home we have ever stayed in.", Lynn, Billy, Joanne & Tom, May 2018
-"Beautiful cottage equipped with everything you could possibly need, tastefully decorated and a lovely wood burner for cold evenings. Brilliant location close to many villages and a lovely pub a short walk away, even the dog didn’t want to come home. Would love to stay again.", Robyn, April 2018
-"What a wonderful 4 days! Such a homely cottage, loved the little personal touches. Our little girl loved it too!", The Tennant Family, April 2018
-"Well, what a great cottage! We booked for Easter. We had a fantastic time. We really loved the house, so comfy. We would love to return again and hopefully, we will. Thank you for all the lovely touches – it really made the weekend.", Julie, Tony, Robyn and Olly, the dog, March 2018
-"Thank you – for a super cosy and comfortable stay. Fabulously relaxing. We’ll be back!", The Jeffrey Clan, March 2018
-"We have enjoyed a wonderful four nights at Star Cottage. We loved the homely feel and were very impressed with all the facilities provided and all the extra little touches that made it feel like a real home from home! We plan to return soon.", Gemma, Joe, Dean, Mandy and Otis, the dog, March 2018
-"One of the best cottages we have stayed in – a real home from home.", Sandie, Gary, Joan, Gearry, Jerry and Tess, the dogs, March 2018
-"We loved the feel of the house, more like home and to have the snow made it magical. We hope to return... Thank you.", The Salters & The Horns, March 2018
-"The most beautiful weekend from start to finish. Star Cottage has everything you don't even need to leave the cottage and you will have a wonderful time. We cannot wait to come back again. It is a super place!!!", Charlotte, February 2018
-“A wonderful cottage in an absolutely stunning part of the world. Very well equipped – a true home from home. I’m sure we’ll be back. Thank you.”, Julie, Ralph and Alfie, the dog, February 2018
-“Lovely cottage. Great size and very comfortable. The rain on Wednesday meant we could stay in and enjoy the wood burner. Thank you for the millionaires’ shortbread!”, The Peek Family, February 2018
-"Very comfortable home from home. Quality furnishings and very high spec. Great location and area. Highly recommended.", Chris, January 2018
-“We’ve just arrived at Star Cottage and wanted to let you know how absolutely perfect it is, we’re very smitten. Sharon has left a little tree, the lights on and heat radiating out so our welcome could not have been nicer. You have created a very charming home here and can be assured that we will look after it. Wishing you a very Happy Christmas down under, thank you again for courageously letting we strangers stay to appreciate your efforts.”, Martin, December 2017
-"Really enjoyed staying in Star Cottage – a lovely warm cottage. Excellent for touring the region – very central. We enjoyed a nice meal in the local pub in the village and would recommend it. Very comfortable stay with a great fire. Thank you for our lovely gift and for putting Xmas decorations up.", Jenny and Ken, December 2018
-"A very comfortable stay for us and our two cockapoos. We hadn’t stayed in this part of the Cotswolds before so it was a real treat to explore a different region. Lovely warm cottage and we hope to return in summer sunshine.", Derek and Ruth, December 2017
-"Fabulous cottage in a beautiful setting. We came away to relax and unwind and we did. We will recommend this to friends and family. Thank you so very much.", Irene and Paul, December 2017
-"We are having a wonderful week here with our two year old! So many lovely homey touches, definitely one of the best equipped and most comfortable cottages we’ve ever stayed in (and there have been many!). For other visitors with small kids, we recommend Fairytale Farm (15 mins drive – Chipping Norton), Batsford Arboretum (ditto, Bourton on the Hill) and, of course, tea at Huffkins in Stow-on-the-Wold! Thank you for the wine and cake – a lovely welcome.", Rachel, Kieran and Grace, November 2017
-"It was perfect for us. It was pretty,clean and warm. In a perfect location and so homely.", Zoe, October 2017
-"Thank you for a lovely stay at Star Cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed food recommendations, particularly the Groom & Horses... shame about the weather. We’ve left some food stuff in the cupboards in sealed plastic bags for the use of others.", Dianne, October 2017.
-"Star Cottage was truly magical and Sue was very accommodating and couldn’t have been more helpful! We would recommend a visit to Adam Henson’s Farm Park – lots to do for children and adults of all ages! We spent Sunday walking around Broadway Tower and Broadway with the dog. Sunday lunch at the Swan is a must. The weather was lovely and we enjoyed quiet nights in, while our little one slept. A truly magical weekend break. We will be back!", The Pickerings, October 2017.
-"We love Star Cottage, which is why we’ve stayed here almost a year when you combine all the days together! It really has the rural cottage feel from the comfy over-stuffed furniture in the sitting room, to the gorgeous blooming flowers in the garden (be sure to look out for the hedgehogs at night!). We would recommend Star to anyone – except it’s so popular, book well in advance! We’ll miss Star Cottage.", Tony & Rebecca, October 2017.
-"Beautiful cottage. We had a lovely relaxing break, even though the weather wasn’t great. Thank you.", Lucy and Anne, August 2017.
-"It was a wonderful experience to live in this extremely beautiful cottage. It is so nicely decorated, very comfortable and cosy. The location is also very convenient, close to the nice little villages. Having coffee outside in the morning, playing board games at night, or watching a movie by the fireplace. All great memories made here. We will surely come and visit again.", Kashyap, July 2017.
-"Lovely cottage, great beds! Good walks for the dog nearby and we enjoyed the food at the Red Lion. Would stay again.", Mrs Belle, July 2017.
-"We had a great stay at Star Cottage! Star Cottage is the BEST!", Maria, April 2017.
-“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
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Star 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wood burning stove (with initial supply of logs from October to February) | Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels | DVD player |
| Four ring electric hob | 2 x Fridges | Freezer |
| Kettle | Microwave | 2 x outdoor tables and seating |
| Double electric oven, plus grill | Toaster | 2 x flatscreen TVs with ROKU TV system |
| Washing machine/tumble dryer | Superfast broadband wifi | Dishwasher |
| Blender | High chair | Nespresso machine (initial supply of capsules provided) |
| Sodastream carbonated water maker | Travel cot and mattress (without linen) | 2 x dual control electric blankets |
| 3 x radios and a BOSE CD player | Food processor | 3 x cafetieres |
| 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 | Small quanitity of real coffee | Small quanitity of cooking ingredients (flour, herbs etc) |
| Other equipment and facilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Iron | Ironing board | Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket | Fire extinguishers | First aid kit |
| 3 x hair dryer | Books and DVDS | Vacuum cleaner |
| a selection of board games | Maps, walks and travel guides | Shoe cleaning set |
| Full batterie de cuisine | ||
Travel
Star Cottage is located on a quiet road, in the heart of the village of Little Compton.
Travelling by car
Little Compton is easily accessed by car, being located a few hundred yards from the A44, one of the main roads running through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Little Compton is Moreton-in-Marsh (approximately 4 miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Little Compton is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 45 miles, approximately 60 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 68 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Bristol International Airport: 76 miles, approximately 100 minute drive.
