Description
Summary
The Old Dairy is a beautiful 17th century Cotswold stone property which sleeps six guests, in three bedrooms, with two modern bathrooms. Once the village dairy, this stunning house retains a wealth of character features including exposed wooden beams, stone mullion windows and an impressive exposed Cotswold stone chimney breast in the living room. These features have been complemented by contemporary interiors and modern facilities such as the inset wood burning stove, wireless internet access and three TVs. There is an immaculately presented garden at the rear, and off-street parking is available for two medium sized cars.
Location
The Old Dairy is situated in the unspoilt village of Stanton, a true chocolate-box village with honey-coloured Cotswold stone properties, a number of thatched cottages, the Church of St Michael and All Angels, and The Mount Inn, a highly regarded gastro-pub. Located on the hillside, this popular pub prides itself on its locally sourced ingredients, range of ales and breathtaking views across the Vale of Evesham. The village is surrounded by wonderful countryside, with many walks and cycle routes on its doorstep including the renowned Cotswold Way long distance walking trail which passes through the village itself and continues in the direction of neighbouring Stanway, a peaceful village which is dominated by Stanway House. This Jacobean mansion is open to the public in the summer months and boasts the tallest gravity-fed fountain in the world. For keen riders, Stanton is home to Cotswold Riding, an equine facility run by Jill Carenza which provides hacks for riders of all abilities.
Stanton is well-placed for exploring the lovely towns and villages of the North Cotswolds including Winchcombe, Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold and Broadway, all home to a variety of restaurants, independent shops and tempting tearooms. The region offers a wide range of tourist attractions such as Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, historic Sudeley Castle, the Lavender Fields in nearby Snowshill and the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway which follows a 28 mile round route from Broadway to the regency town of Cheltenham. Further afield destinations such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle and Oxford are also within easy reach for day trips.
Description
The Old Dairy is the perfect country hideaway for a gathering of friends or family who are seeking a relaxing break surrounded by the glorious Cotswold countryside. The house is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
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| Living room |
A small step leads up into this warm and inviting reception room which features exposed beams, an exposed Cotswold stone chimney breast and patio doors which open into the garden. Finished in a contemporary style, this room contains:
- inset wood burning stove (October - April only)
- wall-mounted Freeview TV with on demand services (including Netflix & Amazon)
- Blu-ray DVD player
- two-seater sofa, three-seater sofa and three armchairs
- occasional chair and large cushioned stool
- writing desk
- digital radio with CD player and iPod dock
- selection of parlour games, books, magazines, DVDs and CDs
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| Kitchen/dining room |
This tastefully decorated kitchen has smart tiled flooring and dual aspect French doors that lead out into the beautiful garden, perfect for those warmer days. Well-equipped for rustling up an evening meal, this room contains:
- electric range cooker with five-ring induction hob
- American-style fridge/freezer
- dishwasher, microwave, kettle, cafetière, toaster and stick blender with attachments
- wall-mounted Freeview TV
- large oak table which comfortably seats eight
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| Utility room |
Adjacent to the kitchen, this useful space contains:
- washing machine, tumble dryer and wash basin
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| Cloakroom |
Contains:
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| Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom |
This bright and spacious dual aspect bedroom offers stunning views of the garden, the quaint village and across to Shenberrow Hill. It contains:
- king size bed
- Freeview TV with DVD player
- large chest of drawers and built-in wardrobe with shelving
- three mirrors
- chair and stool
- digital radio
The modern ensuite bathroom contains:
- bath with grab rail and handheld shower attachment, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
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| Bedroom 2 |
This charming bedroom boasts exposed wooden beams and a stone mullion window with views of the neighbouring manor farm’s attractive garden. This room contains:
- two single beds
- large built-in wardrobe and chest of drawers
- full length mirror
- chair
|
| Bedroom 3 |
Also with stone mullion windows, this lovely dual aspect bedroom contains:
- double bed
- chest of drawers and built-in wardrobe with electronic wall safe
- full length mirror
- stool
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| Shower room |
A light and airy room which contains:
- walk-in rain shower, toilet, wash basin, heated towel rail and magnifying mirror
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Accessed via the kitchen and living room, the gorgeous enclosed garden is a wonderful spot to relax after days spent exploring the area. Situated beneath the delightful climbing rose which adorns the back wall, the pretty terrace is home to an oval table with seating for six and a parasol. Beyond the terrace lies the well-maintained lawn which is bordered by leafy shrubs and fragrant flowers, and further seating areas are dotted around the garden for guests to enjoy the sights and scents.
Off-street parking is available for two medium sized cars in the double garage at the rear of the property.
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 six 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 six 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 well-behaved medium sized dog, or two small dogs, are accepted, at a cost of £20 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.
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 sizes and configurations
- Master bedroom: King size bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 x single beds
- Bedroom 3: Double bed
Bathrooms
- Master bedroom ensuite: Bath with handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin
- Shower room: Walk-in rain shower, 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 stove between October and April, and further log supplies can be purchased locally. Please note that between May and September the wood burning stove will be decommissioned.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access, three Freeview TVs, one with on demand services (including Netflix & Amazon), a DVD player, Blu-ray DVD player and two digital radios.
A telephone is also provided, for UK calls only.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
There is a double garage to the rear of the property with parking for two medium sized cars, however please note that the door is electronic and that to prevent damage to the sensor, cars with roof boxes must not park in the garage. There is free on-street parking in the village and a free public car park just a short walk away if required.
Cars must not be parked in front of the garage or on the driveway leading to the garage at any time.
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.
The property is laid out over two floors and therefore children must be supervised.
Please note that gardening equipment, tools and related chemicals are stored in the garage and therefore it is imperative that children are supervised at all times.
Initial consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. tea, coffee, sugar, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, soap, all-in-one laundry gel, 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
Work tools, gardening equipment and related chemicals are stored in the garage and therefore children must be supervised at all times when outside.
The smoke and CO detector 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.
Other
The garden is regularly maintained by a professional gardening service and this work is generally carried out when the property is vacant. During peak periods, the gardener may need to carry out work whilst the property is occupied, this work will be completed on a Friday and as quickly as possible and with as little disturbance as possible to guests.
Smoking
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property.
Corporate and commercial bookings
Unfortunately, this property does not accept corporate, work related or commercial bookings of any kind.
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 Old Dairy was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in June 2020. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"The Old Dairy is a gorgeous and tasteful cottage that is impeccably run by its owners. Everything about it was five star quality. We spent a weekend cooking, watching DVDs in front of a fire and walking around the local scenery. The village pub is worth a visit too. Thank you for having us!", Hannah, November 2020
-"Absolutely stunning property and a convenient area. Close to pubs and shops, lovely walking tracks on the door step. We had a great stay. Thank you.", Scott, October 2020
-"Thank you for a wonderful week in your cottage. It was extremely well-equipped with all mod-cons. The beds were also extremely comfortable. We love staying in Stanton, especially The Mount Inn, where Pip & Karl always made us feel very welcome. This was our first time at The Old Dairy but hopefully won’t be our last.", The S Family, November 2019
-"Just like last year, we had a wonderful time. Thank you for letting us stay in your cottage. We just love your house! And we will certainly be back.", Nicole, Willem & Family, Holland, September 2019
-"Another fantastic holiday in your lovely cottage has come to an end .... We enjoyed our stay so much, being in The Old Dairy feels like home. We have seen a lot of cottages throughout all our holidays in England, but never such a lovely, well-equipped and warm house. The doggies enjoyed their stay. We had a lot of walks in the fields. Thanks so much for letting us stay in your house again – if ever you visit Holland, please come and visit us, you are more than welcome.", Meril, Rein and Corrie, August 2019
-"From all over the world, we have been coming to Stanton for 20 years, but this was our first time in The Old Dairy. The house is an absolute marvel, not just a holiday cottage, but a real home. A place to return to, and we certainly will. Thank you, L & B for your words and flowers of welcome and your personal attention when needed.", Nicole & Willem, Holland, September 2018
-"Well, what a place! A fabulous house for a lovely stay in Stanton. Very cosy lounge, spacious rooms, very well equipped. Perfect location. Excellent village pub and plenty to see nearby. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, hope to be back.", Helen, Jason & Joseph, April 2018
-"This is our first stay at The Old Dairy, and certainly not the last one, as we cannot wait to come back. The house is stunning and the location is just perfect! We enjoyed our walks through the Cotswolds, Broadway and Hidcote is an absolute must! We cannot recommend the local pub enough, The Mount Inn, where the food is excellent and the staff super friendly! Thank you for the goodies and this beautiful, clean and cosy house.", Charline & Bruno, the Cavalier King Charles, July – August 2017
-"The Old Dairy was a beautiful house to stay. Very well equipped and lovely decorated. We felt very welcome, thank you.", Iwa, Martine & Philipp, August 2017
-"One week in this beautiful house is not enough – it all went far too quickly...... This is our third stay at The Old Dairy and it is beginning to feel like our 2nd home. We will return!! Thank you for sharing this special place.", Lynn, John & Jack, July 2017
-"Our visit to The Old Dairy has been such a pleasure, this is our third stay here and again, we have had such a lovely holiday. Spending time in the cottage and visiting places has been great. We have taken our grandson, Riley, to the Cotswold Wildlife Park and had such a lot of fun – such a lot to see. Such a beautiful cottage and a stunning village, our family are so pleased to have found somewhere so special – thank you.", John, Jean, Lucy and Chris, February 2017
-"A special home in THE most beautiful village in the Cotswolds. We feel very privileged to have enjoyed 2 weeks in this little pocket of paradise. Thank you so much for the opportunity.", Jeanette, Marie and Cameron, May-June 2014
-"We have all enjoyed a wonderful week here in this sublime place. Every need has been more than adequately catered for by the thoughtful owners. They even managed to arrange for the weather to behave itself, so who could ask for more? The location of this cottage is ideal and the atmosphere around the village is just simply marvellous. This has been a perfect holiday!", Paul & Anne, Aaron & Stella, May 2014
-"What a beautiful cottage you have in Stanton. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay and don’t want to leave. We have tried to make the most of our stay by visiting lots of lovely Cotswold villages, but have looked forward to returning to The Old Dairy with its stunning décor and home comforts. Even the stormy weather couldn’t dampen our spirits, as we knew The Old Dairy would be warm and cosy inside.", The B family, February 2014
-"The Old Dairy is by far the best cottage we have stayed in in the UK. It is beautifully decorated, well equipped and situated in a perfect, tranquil location. It is ideally located for exploring the rest of the Cotswolds. We had such a fantastic time in this lovely house, we definitely want to come back again.", Wendy, Shin & Boys, July 2013
-"We have really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage. The location is perfect – gorgeous, quiet village, just a short drive from Broadway and other beautiful Cotswold villages.", the P’s the M’s and Oscar the Border Collie, July 2012
-"What a perfect setting for our first time in the Cotswolds. We have been thoroughly spoilt in such a lovely place, so peaceful with only the clip-clop of the horses’ hooves, the birds and the sheep breaking the silence. You have a lovely home – thank you for sharing it with us.", Lynn, Paul & Daniel, September 2012
-"Beautiful house – equipped with everything one could ever need. Very lovely village – lots of walks from the door, Tommy our dog was in heaven. Thanks so much for allowing us the use of your delightful home, we would love to return.", Gemma, Steve and Evie. December 2012
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy The Old Dairy 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 |
|---|
| 3 x Freeview TVs, one of which has a DVD player and on demand services (including Netflix & Amazon) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Electronic wall safe |
| Five-ring induction hob |
American-style fridge/freezer |
Cafetière |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Stick blender with attachments |
Tumble dryer |
Selection of DVDs and CDs |
| Electric range cooker |
Toaster |
Blu-ray DVD player |
| 4 x magnifying/plain makeup/shaving mirrors |
2 x digital radios, one of which has a CD player and iPod dock |
Selection of parlour games, books and magazines |
| Washing machine |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| Travel cot (without linen) |
High chair |
|
| 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 |
All-in-one laundry gel |
|
| Other equipment and facilities |
|---|
| CO detector |
Fire blanket |
Smoke alarms |
| First aid kit |
Fire extinguisher |
Ironing board |
| 2 x hair dryers |
Iron |
Night lights |
| Towel airers |
Collection of local attraction guides |
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Travel
The Old Dairy is located in the pretty village of Stanton, just three and a half miles from the bustling village of Broadway.
Travelling by car
Stanton is easily accessed by car, being located approximately four miles away from the A44 and six miles away from the A46, both of which are well connected to the national road network.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Stanton is Evesham (approximately eight miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately two hours.
Travelling by plane
Stanton is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 84 miles, approximately 100 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 41 miles, approximately 60 minute drive.
