Description
Summary
The Granary is a lovely former farm building, which has stunning rural views and sits in the owners’ extensive grounds, in the heart of the beautiful North Cotswold countryside. The cottage is located on the outskirts of the small, peaceful village of Great Wolford, and is also only a short drive or a lovely walk away from many of the famous North Cotswolds towns and villages, including Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water. The Granary is also well placed for exploring further afield places, such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim Palace and Oxford.
This traditional former granary benefits from picture postcard views across the fields of the beautiful church of St Michael and All Angels in Great Wolford, and the property itself contains lovely exposed oak beams, wooden floors and exposed Cotswold stone footings. The character of the recently refurbished cottage is complemented by its modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a flatscreen TV and a well presented kitchen.
The Granary sleeps a maximum of five people, in three bedrooms, with a family bathroom and separate WC. There is a lovely elevated deck attached to the property, as well as a separate private outdoor area, and guests also have access to the owners’ beautiful extensive gardens. Off street parking is available outside the cottage. The Granary is perfect for a family, a couple or group of friends looking for a relaxing break in the heart of the Cotswold countryside.
Description
The Granary is a detached former farm building, which is surrounded by the owners' beautiful large gardens, including an enclosed meadow that dogs can run around freely in. To benefit from the lovely rural views, the cottage is an upside down property, with the living space on the first floor.
The front door opens into the ground floor hallway, off which are the following rooms:
- Master bedroom: Contains a double bed and an ensuite bathroom, with a walk-in shower, wash basin and toilet;
- Bedroom 2: Can be set up as either a king size bed or two 75cm wide single beds;
- Bedroom 3: Contains a single bed;
- Family bathroom: Contains a bath with overhead shower, and a wash basin;
- Ground floor utility room and WC: Contains a toilet, wash basin and a washing machine/tumble dryer.
Stairs lead up from the hallway to the sociable, open plan first floor, which contains the following areas:
- Living space: Sitting under beautiful oak beams and with a set of French doors providing glorious views across the fields, this stylish living space contains two leather sofas and a comfy armchair, as well as a Freeview TV with a SMART DVD player, and a Bluetooth radio;
- Dining area: There is a large wooden dining table and six wooden chairs;
- Kitchen: The well presented kitchen area contains an electric oven, four ring electric hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster.
French doors lead out from the dining area to a raised decking area, which contains comfy outdoor seating and a small table, and is a beautiful space to relax and admire the lovely gardens in which the cottage sits. To the side of the cottage, on the ground floor is a further outdoor table, with seating for five, and a charcoal barbecue. Off street parking is freely available directly outside the cottage
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 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
Up to two medium sized dogs are accepted, at a cost of £20 per booking per dog.
For the comfort of future guests, we ask that dogs do not go in bedrooms, stay off the furniture and that no trace of a dog remains after your departure.
Please note that the property is surrounded by farmland, which often contains livestock, and dogs should therefore generally be kept on a lead when outside. There is a fairly well enclosed paddock at the property that dogs can run around in, however it is possible that an unsupervised dog could get out onto either the road or into the fields bordering the paddock.
Bed linen and towels
Bed linen and towels are provided for guests.
Arrival and departure times
Arrival time is after 3pm 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 (ensuite): Double bed
- Bedroom 2: Either a king size bed OR two 75cm wide single beds
- Bedroom 3: Single bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with overhead shower, and wash basin
- Ground floor utility room: Toilet and wash basin
- Master bedroom ensuite: Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has an oil fired central heating system.
Electricity and oil are included in the rental price.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access, a Freeview TV with DVD player, and a Bluetooth radio and CD player.
There is no telephone at the property. Mobile phone reception is generally OK, typically being better outside the property than inside.
Parking
There is off street parking for two cars, with additional off street parking available upon request.
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 cot (without linen) and a high chair are available upon request.
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 property is laid out over two floors and there are steps from the raised decking area down to the garden, 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 cottage in the event of an emergency.
The smoke 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 is permitted throughout the property.
Owners
The property is located in the large grounds of the owners’ house.
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
The Granary was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in May 2016. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"The pictures on the website do not do this place justice, such a tranquil energy to the place!", Wilson, April 2018
-"The cottage was ideal, warm, comfortable and a home form home. We're were working at the Cheltenham Festival and enjoyed relaxing in comfort after a hard days work. Can recommend the Red Lion in Little Compton.", Janice, March 2018
-"We visited the granary for our annual girls weekend away! We can’t speak highly enough of the place. Jennifer was extremely helpful prior to the visit especially as there was the bad snow and she was there to meet me on arrival. The house is tucked away in the middle of no where and is in a beautiful location. The house is well laid out and has everything you would need for a self catering holiday. It has amazing views from the balcony. We walked into the nearest village Long Compton and hadn’t lunch at the Red Lion Pub which was lovely so would definitely recommend. This took just under an hour to walk. We also visited Moreton in the Marsh which is a beautiful old village with some great pubs and shops. All in all this is a great little place and I will definitely be back!", Anneka, March 2018
-"We had a lovely stay. The house for our requirements perfectly and the location was idyllic. Thank you!", Hayley, January 2018
-"Beautiful place, well equipped and the rural location was ideal to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Would highly recommend it.", Greg, November 2017
-"Lovely property, well equipped and cosy. Beautiful views from the upstairs lounge. Lots of great Cotswolds sights very near by.", Rachel, November 2017
-"This property is absolutely beautiful, one of the nicest places I've ever stayed.”, James, October 2017
-"Beautiful Cottage, very clean and well presented, extremely peaceful and relaxing, would book to go again and recommend to anyone considering it.", Charlotte, August 2017
-“A lovely property situated in a peaceful location away from the everyday hustle and bustle of life. The Granary offers all the comforts of home and is very well presented and welcoming. The area is ideal for those who love rural life, beautiful scenery and tranquillity. We loved watching the local wildlife including deer, owls and bats and the sheep in the Orchard were very friendly. We enjoyed a great family day out at Warwick Castle (approximately 30 minutes by car). Overall, we would highly recommend this property to both couples and families. “The one thing we would recommend would be to use the services of a supermarket delivery for convenience only.”, Lee, August 2017
-"Lovely cottage in the Cotswolds. Very well equipped and comfortable. Stunning views of the countryside. Would highly recommend." May, April 2017
-“Warm welcome, lovely and quite with great views. Ideal location for visiting North Cotswolds villages.”, Carol, March 2017
-"Absolutely beautiful property and a scenic peaceful location with stunning views. Gorgeous decor, clearly looked after and with all kitchen utensils, bedding and games we needed for a fabulous family weekend! Owner was also very easy to get in touch with and so helpful. Will hopefully be returning for another stay." Jordan, February 2017
-“Thank you for such a lovely stay. The house was absolutely gorgeous, and we enjoyed relaxing with the beautiful views and the fuzzy sheeo. We will definitely recommend your place to anyone looking. Thank you again and happy New Year.”, Erlanson, January 2017.
-“We had a very lovely stay in the upside down house – short, sweet and leaving us wanting more! It’s so cosy – it felt just like home. When can we move in?? Many thanks!”, Pearce, December 2016
-“Thanks for a lovely stay. It was cosy and warm, and allowed for so much laughter. Not to mention all the pretty villages.”, Nwosu, December 2016
-“Beautiful, tasteful, amazingly equipped home. We have loved it here! Lovely touches: fresh flowers, great films, books and games. We have wanted for nothing! Enjoyed the beautiful countryside – we would definitely come back.”, Davies, November 2016
-“Fantastic stay, Jennifer thank you very much for all arrangements. Would definitely visit again. The Granary is absolutely stunning place with great views. Very peaceful place. The owner was very helpful and a lovely lady.”, Lemos, November 2016
-“I was very happy to stay at the Granary for a long weekend. The property is lovely and the pictures almost don't do it justice. The decor is really nice with lots of amenities, there wasn't one thing we lacked over the weekend. Very warm and cosy as soon as we opened the door with little touches going above and beyond such as hand wash, shower gel, etc. We met Jennifer (the manager) and she was also very nice and made the effort to say hello when she saw us out on the balcony. One only very slight critique was that the single beds were very small as were the duvets, I was a bit afraid to turn over in case I fell out. But I guess if kids were in the beds it would be totally fine. It’s a very minor comment and didn't at all affect the enjoyment of the property over the weekend. The views are stunning too and it is warm, cosy and great place for a holiday. We had a lovely stay at your house.”, Deacon, November 2016
-“Exceptional stay. Could not have wished for a more fantastic accommodation. We have enjoyed out time here.”, Hull, October 2016
-“What a lovely setting., comfortable and well equipped accommodation for a girl’s weekend away.”, Chohan, October 2016
-“Enjoyed our stay in this beautiful rural setting. All means catered for in the lovely ‘Granary’.“, Henty, October 2016
-“What a lovely area. Didn’t realise it was so rural. Great break away. Thank you.”, Brogden, September 2016
-“First impressions and it was stunning and then it got better!!! Pub is in Long Compton and is about 1 hour walk away. Thank you!!!”, Sharma, September 2016
-"A lovely barn conversion in a beautifully quiet location. We were able to make full use of the decking area and our little grandson was facinated by the sheep next door. We would defininitely stay again in this quieter part of the Cotswolds, in accomodation worthy of five stars!", Colin, August 16
-"The Granary is a beautiful house that is newly available for holiday rentals. The furnishings and everything were great quality. The garden/yard was beautifully kept and huge. There was even some play equipment for our young children. More than we could ever have asked for. On top of this, the owners were friendly and provided us with a great local informational guide", Jennifer, August 16
-“What a great discovery!! This place is lovely and the surrounding is perfect for our little one. It is a great place and very comfortable and well equipped. Hop to visit again. Thank you!”, Shrestha family, August 2016
- “What a gem of a place. We had a great Mon-Fri break here, greatly wishing we had a lot longer. So peaceful, great for children, and so much to do in local area. Recommend Cotswold animal Park- fantastic family day out. Thanks so much and hope to visit again in future.”, Robinson family, July 2016
-“Very well equipped, comfortable and peaceful. Ideal to celebrate our mum’s 70th. Thank you.”, Croxford family, July 2016
-“PERFECTION”, Waite, July 2016
-“Only booked a week before coming having been let down by other accommodation. A perfect midway house for our family to celebrate our daughter’s birthday. Such peaceful surroundings. We have been so comfortable here. Thank you. I hope we can return!”, O’Connell family, June 2016
-“Perfect use of space! Enjoyed the balcony in the sunshine and playing in the beautiful gardens. Would recommend The Red Lion in Long Compton for dinner. Jennifer (owner) couldn’t have been more welcoming or helpful. Thank you!”, Myatts and Wilsons, June 2016
-“Lovely surroundings, very nice living room and comfortable rooms. Very well equipped kitchen. Many thanks, I hope we return!”, Naylor family, May 2016
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy The Granary 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 |
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| Barbecue and utensils |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
DVD player |
| Four ring electric hob |
Fridge |
Freezer |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
Toaster |
Flatscreen TV |
| Washing machine/tumble dryer |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| Cot (without linen) (upon request) |
High chair (upon request) |
Bluetooth radio |
| General provisions |
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| 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 |
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| Clothes drying rack |
Hair dryer |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Iron |
Ironing board |
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Travel
The Granary is peacefully located close to the North Cotswolds village of Great Wolford, four miles away from Moreton-in-Marsh.
Travelling by car
The Granary is easily accessed by car, being located two miles away from the A44 and three miles away from the A429 (Fosse Way), which are two of the main roads running through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to The Granary is Moreton-in-Marsh (approximately four miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
The Granary is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 39 miles, approximately 60 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 69 miles, approximately 90 minute drive.
