The Hayloft, Cold Aston

Sleeps 2 | Ref: THC

1bed

The Hayloft is a stunning apartment in the eaves of a Grade II listed barn conversion in the peaceful village of Cold Aston. With striking character features and stylish furnishings, this apartment is a perfect retreat for a romantic break for two.

Description

Summary

The Hayloft is a beautiful apartment in the eaves of a Grade II listed barn conversion, which sleeps two guests, in one bedroom, with one bathroom. The property has been elegantly finished by its owners and boasts a wealth of period features, including 200-year-old oak beams and exposed Cotswold stone walls.

The character of the property is complemented by its contemporary decor, furnishings and modern facilities, which include wireless internet access, a Freeview TV with external speakers, a DVD player and a well presented kitchen. Situated within the grounds of a private home, The Hayloft is surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens, with one allocated parking space on the gravel driveway.

Location

The Hayloft is located in the rural village of Cold Aston, which benefits from a well-regarded pub, a village hall and a parish church. This picturesque village is surrounded by stunning Cotswold countryside, and has many lovely walks and cycle routes right on the doorstep.

Cold Aston falls within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and avoids heavy tourist traffic, allowing visitors to experience rural life at its best. The Hayloft is close to the popular Cotswold market towns of Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold, and the historic regency town of Cheltenham is just a short drive away.

Description

The Hayloft is the perfect retreat for a couple, or a small family, who are seeking a relaxing countryside break. The apartment is laid out as follows:

Room	Amenities
Steep steps lead up to the front door, which opens into an entrance hall. This leads to:
Living/dining room	With an exposed Cotswold stone wall and exposed oak beams, the living area combines period features with modern design. This room contains: two two-seater sofas Freeview TV with speakers, plus a DVD player small selection of books, DVDs and board games stylish dining table which comfortably seats two guests
Kitchen	The modern, well-equipped kitchen contains: electric oven with grill and four-ring hob fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, cafetiére and washing machine/tumble dryer
Bathroom	A spacious room which contains: bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin
From the hallway, two steps lead down into:
Bedroom	Lovingly furnished in a warm, contemporary style, the bedroom retains character features which include exposed wooden beams. This room contains: Hypnos king size bed two bedside tables two small, built-in cupboards for storage armchair

The Hayloft is situated within the grounds of a private home and has a dedicated seating area which overlooks the owner’s private gardens. The seating area has raised beds either side and two trellises border the patio, giving privacy to guests. There is a small table with seating for two, making it a lovely spot to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Key Features

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 two 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.

The Hayloft does not accept children, however, one baby can be accommodated. Please note that The Hayloft is accessed via stone steps, which would make carrying babies and baby equipment difficult.

Pets

Regrettably, pets are not accepted.

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 size and configuration

King size bed

Bathroom

Bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin

Heating, fuel and logs

The property’s central heating system is fuelled by wood pellets.

Electricity and wood pellets are included in the rental price.

Services provided

The property has free wireless internet access, a Freeview TV with speakers, and a DVD player.

There is no telephone at the property.

Mobile phone reception is generally limited inside the property and can also be poor in the village.

Parking

The property has one allocated off-street parking space on the gravel driveway.

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

Regrettably, due to the steepness of the exterior steps, The Hayloft is not suitable for children.

Babies who are not yet walking are accepted and a travel cot (without linen) is provided, however, please note that the steep steps make carrying babies and baby equipment difficult.

Initial consumables

A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. tea, coffee, sugar, 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 situated in the eaves of a converted barn, and has many character features, including steep steps to the front door, insteps, sloping ceilings and low beams, 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 is permitted throughout the property.

Owners

The Hayloft is a self-contained property, which is in the grounds where the owners live.

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 Hayloft was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in October 2018. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:

Other Guest Feedback:

-"A great stay in a lovely place! Had a week of wonderful sleep - due to very comfy bed and lots of walks.", Kath and Eric, August 2018

-"What a beautiful location and credit to the owners, it is so well maintained. We usually stay in a hotel when we visit the Cotswolds but this is definitely the way we will go from now on. The peace, relaxation and nice surroundings are hard to beat.”, Fionnuala and Leo, May 2018

Inventory

Our aim is for you to enjoy The Hayloft 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
Cafetiére	Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels	DVD player
Four-ring hob	Fridge	Travel cot (without linen)
Kettle	Microwave	Outdoor table and seating
Electric oven with grill	Toaster	Freeview TV with speakers
Washing machine/tumble dryer	Wireless internet	A small selection of books, DVDs and board games

General provisions
Bin bags	Washing up liquid	Hand soap
J cloths & scourers	Salt and pepper	Small quantity of instant coffee
Small quantity of sugar	Small quantity of tea bags	Toilet roll

Other equipment and facilities
Clothes drying rack	CO detectors	Smoke alarms
Fire blanket	Fire extinguishers	First aid kit
Hair dryer	Iron	Ironing board
Fan

Travel

The Hayloft is located in the peaceful village of Cold Aston.

Travelling by car

Cold Aston is easily accessed by car from all directions, being close to both the A40 and the A429 (Fosse Way), the two major roads through the centre of the Cotswolds.

Travelling by train

The nearest railway station to Cold Aston is Kingham (approximately 11 miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.

Travelling by plane

Cold Aston is within easy reach of a number of international airports:

Heathrow International Airport: 75 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
Birmingham International Airport: 50 miles, approximately 70 minute drive.

Bourton-on-the-Water

View our guide for this village and the surrounding area

Village: Cold Aston
Bedrooms: 0
Availability & Booking: View Prices & Book
Ref.: THC
Rural views: No
Pub nearby: No
Shop nearby: No
Broadband internet: No
Children allowed: No
Real fire: No
Garden: No
Off street parking: No
Pets welcome: No

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