Description
Summary
Station Cottage is a wonderful Grade II listed property which sleeps 4+1 guests, in two smart bedrooms (with the +1 option being a camp bed for a small child in bedroom 2), with a contemporary family bathroom. Dating back to the 17th century, this Cotswold stone cottage has been finished to a high standard with a warm interior and modern facilities including wireless internet access, an electric flame effect fire and a Freeview TV. There is an attractive courtyard garden at the front and restricted on-street parking is available close by, with the option of two Pay & Display car parks if necessary.
Location
Situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water, Station Cottage is surrounded by the stunning countryside of the North Cotswolds. This vibrant village is often referred to as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ due to the low arched bridges that cross over the River Windrush which flows peacefully through its centre. Home to a variety of popular pubs, restaurants, cafes and independent shops, this much loved destination offers a range of tourist attractions too, including the iconic Model Village, the Cotswold Brewing Company and Birdland Park and Gardens.
The Cotswolds is the UK’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with many walking trails and cycle routes to explore including routes from Bourton out to the nearby villages of Naunton, The Slaughters and Cold Aston, all home to well-regarded country pubs. Bourton’s central location makes it a superb base for visiting the many bustling market towns in the area, such as Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford and Chipping Campden, and further afield destinations including Cirencester, Oxford, Blenheim Palace and Stratford-upon-Avon, home of William Shakespeare, are also easily accessible for day trips.
Description
Station Cottage is the perfect retreat for a small family or group of friends who are looking to escape to an idyllic village surrounded by glorious countryside. The cottage is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
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| Living/dining room |
This light and spacious room with exposed wooden beams and smart wooden flooring contains:
- large fireplace with contemporary electric flame effect fire
- Freeview TV
- three-seater sofa, armchair and window seat
- wooden dining table with seating for four, plus fold away chair for small children
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| Kitchen |
The airy kitchen is well-equipped and perfect for enthusiastic cooks. It contains:
- electric oven with four-ring gas hob
- fridge and freezer
- washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, cafetière and toaster
- breakfast bar with two stools
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| Master bedroom |
This elegant bedroom receives plenty of natural light and contains:
- king size bed
- chest of drawers and built-in wardrobe
- wall mirror
- two window seats
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| Family bathroom |
The tastefully decorated bathroom contains:
- bath with overhead shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
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| Bedroom 2 |
In the eaves of the cottage, this stylish bedroom has striking exposed beams and contains:
- double bed
- single camp bed (suitable for small children), available upon request
- chest of drawers and built-in wardrobe
- wall mirror
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At the front of the cottage there is an attractive enclosed courtyard garden with a tall hedge and pretty hanging baskets overhead.
There is a 30-minute parking zone directly opposite the cottage which is ideal for loading and unloading luggage, and two Pay & Display car parks are located a short walk away.
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 4+1 guests (with the +1 option being a camp bed in bedroom 2, suitable for one small child), 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
One medium sized dog is accepted, 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 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 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 (first floor): King size bed
- Bedroom 2 (second floor): Double bed, plus an additional camp bed, suitable for small children only, which can be made up upon request
Bathroom
- Family bathroom: Bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin
Heating
The property has a gas central heating system.
Electricity and gas are included in the rental price.
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 OK.
Parking
Guests can pull up close to the property to unload their luggage.
There is some limited street parking available in Bourton-on-the-Water, however guests may prefer to park in one of the town’s car parks (Pay & Display), which are a short walk away from 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 (without linen), stair gate 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 with many character features including narrow and steep stairs, low beams, multiple floors and sloping ceilings with restricted head height, all of 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 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.
