Description
Summary
Swingletrees is a wonderful retreat which sleeps nine guests, in five contemporary bedrooms, with three bathrooms boasting underfloor heating. This stunning detached home away from home has been recently refurbished to a high standard, with stylish yet understated décor and beautiful touches including plantation shutters and two inset wood burning stoves. These modern features are complemented by modern facilities including wireless internet access, two Smart TVs and a well-equipped kitchen. There is a well presented wrap-around garden, and off-street parking for four cars is provided on the gravel driveway.
Location
Swingletrees is located on a quiet side street just a stone’s throw from the centre of the vibrant market town of Stow-on-the-Wold. The historic market square with its medieval stone cross and old town stocks is surrounded by a number of fine pubs, restaurants and tempting tearooms, as well as independent shops and chic galleries. Twice a month the Farmers’ market descends on the town, selling delicious produce and high-quality wares.
Surrounded by breakthtaking scenery, there are many cycling trails and footpaths on its doorstep, with enjoyable routes over to the quaint villages of The Slaughters, The Oddingtons and Longborough, all home to popular pubs in picturesque settings. The North Cotswolds offers many visitor attractions including the Cotswold Farm Park, the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, the delightful gardens of Hidcote Manor and Sezincote, as well as Batsford Arboretum. Further afield destinations such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Blenheim Palace are also easily accessible.
Description
Swingletrees is the ideal home for a gathering of friends or family who are looking for a relaxing Cotswold escape just moments from the centre of a popular market town. The house is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
|---|
| Kitchen/dining room/sitting room |
This impressive dual aspect open plan living area is perfect for relaxed entertaining and exudes style with plantation shutters, solid oak flooring, natural stonework surfaces and state of the art appliances. Tastefully decorated, it contains:
- double electric oven
- five-ring induction hob
- integrated fridge and wine fridge
- dishwasher, kettle, toaster and cafetière
- breakfast bar with two stools
- wooden dining table with seating for nine
- two two-seater sofas and coffee table
- inset wood burning stove
- Smart TV with Netflix access for account holders only
|
| Living room |
Overlooking the back garden, this bright and inviting room is flooded with natural light and contains:
- two three-seater leather sofas and matching pouffe
- inset wood burning stove
- Smart TV with Netflix access for account holders only
|
| Bedroom 5 with ensuite bathroom |
This elegant bedroom overlooks the back garden and contains:
- king size bed
- built-in wardrobe
- bedroom chair
The stylish ensuite has underfloor heating and contains:
- bath with handheld shower attachment, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
|
| Cloakroom |
Contains:
|
| Utility room |
Adjacent to the kitchen, this useful room contains:
- sink, washing machine, microwave and freezer
|
| Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom |
This spacious, contemporary bedroom has a beautiful high ceiling and painted beams. Overlooking the front garden, it contains:
- king size bed
- chest of drawers
- bedroom chair
- wall mirror
The ensuite has underfloor heating and contains:
- walk-in rain shower with separate handheld shower attachment, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
|
| Bedroom 2 |
This delightful bedroom contains:
- two single beds (these can be pushed together to make a super king size bed if required)
- chest of drawers and built-in wardrobe
- bedroom chair
|
| Bedroom 3 |
Tucked away in the corner of the house, this wonderful bedroom has exposed beams, Velux windows and a cosy nook which houses one of the beds. Finished in neutral tones, this room contains:
- two single beds
- chest of drawers and clothes hanging rail
- storage pouffe
|
| Bedroom 4 |
This pretty room overlooks the back garden and contains:
- single bed
- freestanding wardrobe with storage drawer
- bedroom chair
|
| Family bathroom |
This smart bathroom also has underfloor heating and contains:
- walk-in rain shower with separate handheld shower attachment, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
|
With its generous outside space, Swingletrees benefits from a well-maintained garden which wraps itself around the property, boasting manicured lawns, colourful flower beds and stunning liquidambar trees which line the rear boundary and display gorgeous colours in the autumn. A secluded patio area houses two Rattan bucket chairs and a bistro table, and adjacent to the lawn lies a second patio area with an outdoor table with seating for nine, along with a charcoal barbecue. The garden enjoys the summer sunshine throughout the day and is a peaceful spot to relax after busy days spent exploring. To the side of the property there is a converted garage which contains a washing machine, tumble dryer and chest freezer. Guests are welcome to store bikes in this garage space.
There is off-street parking for up to four cars on the gravel driveway, and next to the garage there is an electric car charging point.
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
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. 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, including its grounds, is nine 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 nine 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 two additional infants.
Pets
Up to two dogs are accepted, at a cost of £25 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.
Please note that there are small gaps in the hedge in the back garden and that dogs should therefore be supervised when outside.
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 (first floor): 2 x single beds. These can be pushed together to make a super king size bed (although they are not zip and link beds)
- Bedroom 3 (first floor): 2 x single beds
- Bedroom 4 (first floor): Single bed
- Bedroom 5 (ground floor): King size bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom (first floor): Walk-in rain shower with separate handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin
- Master bedroom ensuite (first floor): Walk-in rain shower with separate handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin
- Bedroom 5 ensuite (ground floor): Bath with handheld shower attachment, 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 stoves between October and April, and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and two Smart TVs with access to Netflix.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
The property has a gravel driveway with parking space for four cars.
There is an electric car charging point adjacent to the garage.
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) 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
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.
Hen, Stag and other same sex groups
Unfortunately, Hen, Stag and other same sex groups are not allowed at Swingletrees.
If you would like to enquire as part of a same sex group, please contact us, as these may be accepted at the sole discretion of the property owner. Please note that same sex family groups are welcome.
Stow Horse Fair
The Stow Horse Fair is held twice a year, on the Thursday closest to 12th May and the Thursday closest to 24th October. This is a traditional fair for gypsies and travelling people to meet up and trade which dates back to 1476 when its Charter was granted. Stow is very busy for a day or two before and after each fair, and a number of shops, pubs and restaurants are closed. Whilst many visitors enjoy the colour and vibrancy associated with the fairs, other visitors prefer to avoid Stow on these dates.
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
Swingletrees was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in March 2020. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-“Lovely stay for a 70th Birthday. This was a home from home for us and we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.” The Whelans, June 2021
-"Lovely stay, nice size house, great location! We've returned for the second time and have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves again. Great eateries nearby too!", Francesca, May 2021
-"Such a nice place to stay. Clean and spacious and with all amenities and extras that are needed for a weekend stay. Perfect place to stay when visiting the area.", Duane, May 2021
-"Fabulous stay! Wonderful house and great facilities. Thoroughly enjoyed bank holiday weekend", London, April/May 2021
-“Lovely stay, nice sized house and great location! We’ve returned for the second time and have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves again. Great eateries nearby too!”, Francesca, April 2021
-"Wonderful stay. Perfect for a staycation. House was so spacious and clean. Walking distance from the town. Definitely recommend to stay here.", Fatima, December 2020
-"Incredible stay, amazing walks and amazing tasting menu at the Wild Rabbit. Last guests before lockdown#2. Thank you!', Emily, Ben, Dom, Reissy & Reanne, October 2020
-“Fantastic location and a beautiful house. We had a lovely few days visiting the Cotswolds and will definitely be back!”, Ann and George, October 2020
-"Beautiful house in an excellent location. Located in a quite road off south wold Main Street. Plenty of coffee shops and restaurants and some lovely little boutiques. Thinking of booking again for next summer hopefully the weather will be kinder.", Rhonda, October 2020
-"Lovely house in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay.", Gary, September 2020
-"Fantastic house in a great location. Perfect for for walking and cycling. Hope to be back", Christine, August 2020
-"Wonderful stay and great house. Very enjoyable time in the Cotswolds.", Holly, August 2020
-"The house is perfect for exploring the Cotswolds and the beautiful neighbouring villages. Cycling is a challenge as all routes back to the cottage involve a long steep hill - but it was well worth it. There are also some great walks which our dogs enjoyed - along with the excellent garden which was perfect for enjoying a relaxing BBQ. Well worth a visit. Bob Forbes.", Bob, August 2020
-"Fantastic home with all amenities. Very attentive owner and Character Cottages. Superb location being very central to the Cotswolds. Good meals in The Bell and The Stag considering the Covid nightmare we are all experiencing. Fantastic meals and staff in the Stow Lodge Hotel. Hopefully we can return again soon!", Ian, August 2020
-"Wonderful stay and great house. Very enjoyable time in the Cotswolds.", Holly, August 2020
-"What a fabulous week we've all had here at Swingletrees, it's been just perfect. The house is furnished and equipped to an extremely high standard and the service from Character Cottages has been excellent. We love the Cotswolds area and all the pretty villages and we've had some great days out. Definitely recommend The Old Butchers, The Sheep on Sheep Street and The Bell, all great atmosphere and fabulous food. We can't wait to come back! Thanks again.", 'Kings Klassic Tours', July 2020
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Swingletrees 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 coal) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Double electric oven |
| Five-ring induction hob |
Integrated fridge |
Cafetière |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Wine fridge |
Toaster |
2 x Smart TVs with Netflix (access to account holders only) |
| 2 x washing machines |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| 2 x freezers |
Tumble dryer |
Travel cot (without linen) |
| High chair |
|
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| 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 |
|
|
| Other equipment and facilities |
|---|
| CO detectors |
Fire blanket |
Smoke alarms |
| First aid kit |
Fire extinguisher |
Ironing board |
| 2 x hair dryers |
Iron |
Clothes drying rack |
Travel
Swingletrees is situated in the picturesque Cotswold market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, just a short walk from 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 Moreton-in-Marsh (approximately five 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:
- Heathrow International Airport: 73 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 45 miles, approximately 60 minute drive.
