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 |
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| 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
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| 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
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| Bathroom |
A spacious room which contains:
- bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin
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| Bedroom |
Lovingly furnished in a warm, contemporary style, the bedroom retains character features which include sloped ceilings and exposed wooden beams. This room contains:
- Hypnos king size bed
- two bedside tables
- two small, built-in cupboards for storage
- armchair
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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 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 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 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 size and configuration
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 or vaping 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:
-"Great location for exploring the Cotswolds - the Hayloft has everything you need, was spotlessly clean and a lovely place to relax.", Michael, June 2021
-"We had the most amazing stay, easy check in and a beautiful space, much bigger than expected. Thank you for a perfect few nights in the beautiful countryside.", Katie, May 2021
-"Such a perfect location, seems like less than 30 minutes from everything! Ideal modern barn conversion for 2 in a gated courtyard. Check in was simple and everything was as expected!", Anna, December 2020
-"Great stay, highly recommend.", Joshua, November 2020
-"We had a pleasant holiday break at the Hayloft. It's a beautiful characterful apartment in a great location. Everything we needed was available and it felt like a home from home. We loved it and will be back.", Jaco, October 2020
-"The Hayloft is in a perfect location which is near plenty of lovely villages such as, Stow on the wold, Bourton on the water and Moreton In Marsh. The Pub opposite is called the Plough Inn literally a two minute walk. Great atmosphere, service & good quality food! The Hayloft is a beautiful place to stay! The bed is unreal - very comfortable! We will definitely be returning!", Georgie, October 2020
-"Just what we needed after months of self-isolation! It was a lovely place to come back to after spending the day exploring the Cotswolds", Emma, October 2020
-"Had a fantastic stay at the Hayloft, highly recommended as a place to base your Cotswolds adventures. The host were more than welcoming especially Peppa & Peanut! (The dogs).", Alex, September 2020
-"We really enjoyed our stay, the space is much bigger than we expected, clean and had everything you needed. The location is also great to get around and explore the Cotswolds. Would highly recommend this place!", Vanessa, August 2020
-"A great place to stay to visit the Cotswolds! We found the property easy to find and accessing the keys was clear and easy. The Hayloft was very clean and well presented, the bed was amazing! So comfortable. A great place to stay.", Alice, August 2020
-“Nice apartment in a quiet village.”, Ross, August 2020
-"A really central location, loads of walks to do nearby. The nearby pub has a great relaxing atmosphere! Would definitely be back again! We couldn't recommend it enough!", George, July 2020
-"Amazing, locations for lots of nature walks. The space is warm and cosy and we’ll certainly be visiting again.", Chris, July 2020
-"A great place in a central location of the Cotswolds, making it super easy to get around. Check-in was easy and the place was clean. Would advise taking eye masks if you are staying in the summer as the bedroom is very light early in the morning.", Alistair,, July 2020
-"Excellent little bolt hole in the Cotswolds. Ideally located for getting around but still cosy and private. Couldn’t fault it and we will return ?", Steve, March 2020
-"Lovely stay. Unbelievably comfortable bed ! Beautiful original wood beams and stone walls, tasteful decor and a lovely place to unwind in. Came for a long weekend of total peace and quiet to relax and recharge ..... and pretty much got exactly that. Hosts left me all the details I needed and didn’t disturb me once, which I really appreciated. Thank You!”, Mitch, March 2020
-"The Hayloft is absolutely what you see on the photos - it is spotlessly clean, modern and on trend. The amenities leave nothing to be desired, even down to the little touches like dressing gowns on the bed and fresh milk in the fridge on arrival. The ‘check in’ was very quick and easy, all that was required was a key safe code. The property itself is in a perfect location, an idyllic little village with a pub straight across the road (that does amazing food!) and not too far from Bourton-On-The-Water which is beautiful and well worth a visit. Could not fault our stay and will definitely be recommending to our friends and family!”, Samantha, March 2020
-"Beautiful stay and perfect location for visiting the stunning Cotswolds!", Georgia, February 2020
-“Lovely place to stay and is in a really great location only a few minutes away from Bourton-on-the-Water, with lots of other walking stops nearby. Amenities are brilliant and the area the cottage is in is lovely and quiet. Would stay again”, Victoria, November 2019
-“A lovely and quiet place to stay in the Cotswolds. Close to all small towns and quite central. The cottage was very nice and had everything to allow us to make some meals there and was very cosy to chill in the evening after a day exploring the local towns. Would recommend anyone to stay here, a really nice stay.”, Rob, August 2019
-"The Hayloft is a really nice place to stay while visiting the Cotswolds. Very comfortable and clean, easy to find and the check-in process was a breeze-property owner brought over fresh milk our first morning - thoughtful! A really cute apartment in a charming village with a pub steps away ! Pretty perfect!”, Milly, August 2019
-"Great stay at the Hayloft. The bedroom was very comfy, the kitchen was very well equipped and there was a basket of great ideas of what to do during the stay including walks.", Kate, August 2019
-"Wonderful public footpaths close by, friendly village atmosphere, yet private and peaceful.”, Robert, August 2019
-"The Hayloft is a gorgeous apartment in the sweet little village of Cold Aston. It has everything one or two people could need for a perfect stay, including a fabulous pub across the road! Thoughtful little touches like dressing gowns and some milk ready for you make it a lovely space, while the washing machine is useful when you're spending your days walking the country-side!”, Jess, July 2019
-“Beautiful and stylish accommodation in a very peaceful and convenient location. Very clear instructions for everything and thoughtful additions - everything you need - very well equipped kitchen and a very comfortable bed!”, Caroline, June 2019
-"A beautiful hidden gem located in the heart of the Cotswolds and acted as a perfect location for us to stay and explore the surrounding towns. Very comfy beds!!!! Great facilities and a perfect home from home.”, Marcus, May 2019
-“This is a great country cottage. Very nicely presented and clean, great food at the pub across the road. Check the guestbook for more tips about what to do locally.”, Fabian, May 2019
-"Lovely place for a weekend getaway. Stylish, modern, has everything you need, good location for visits to other areas of the Cotswolds. We would stay again.”, Tamsin, March 2019
-"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 |
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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.
