Description
Summary
The Thatch is a beautiful detached period property, which has recently been lovingly renovated and refurbished by its interior designer owner. The cottage is located in the quintessential Cotswold village of Todenham, three miles away from the picturesque market town of Moreton in Marsh, with its many shops, pubs and restaurants, and direct train line to London. There are many country walks accessible directly from the cottage, which is also well positioned for exploring the many lovely villages and towns of the north Cotswolds, including Chipping Campden, Broadway and Stow-on-the-Wold. Well known tourist attractions, such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim Palace and Oxford are also all just a short drive away.
The elegant interior of the property beautifully complements the traditional character features, which include wooden beams, exposed Cotswold stone walls, and a stunning inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. Modern facilities in the cottage include a large SMART TV, wifi and a well presented kitchen.
The Thatch sleeps six people in three bedrooms, with two bathrooms and a downstairs cloakroom. There is a lovely garden at the side of the property and off-street parking for two cars. The property is perfect for a family or a group of friends seeking an idyllic rural retreat, in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold countryside.
Description
The Thatch is a detached property located in the heart of the peaceful village of Todenham. A path leads through the garden to the front door, which opens into a well laid out ground floor area:
- Living room/dining area: The stylish and comfortable living space has a well laid out lounge area, with a three-seater sofa, three armchairs and a large SMART TV. This open plan space connects to the dining area, which contains a stunning inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. There is a dining table and seating for six.
- Kitchen: The dining area leads into the kitchen, via a corridor. This well presented room has an electric cooker and a four ring electric hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster and food mixer. There is also a washing machine/tumble dryer;
- Cloakroom: contains a toilet and wash basin.
Stairs lead up from the ground floor to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:
- Master bedroom: A beautiful room looking out to the village, which contains a king size bed, arm chair and free-standing wardrobe. There is an ensuite bathroom with a large walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin;
- Bedroom 2: This lovely dual aspect room overlooks the garden, and contains a king size bed and an armchair;
- Bedroom 3: Contains two single beds;
- Family bathroom: Contains a bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin.
The beautiful, peaceful garden is primarily located to the side of the cottage, and is surrounded by a lovely Cotswold stone wall. There is an outdoor table with seating for six, and off street parking is available for two cars on the gravel driveway inside the garden.
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, including its grounds, is six guests (including infants in cots) 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.
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 sizes and configurations
- Master bedroom: King size bed
- Bedroom 2: King size bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 x single beds
Bathrooms
- Master bedroom ensuite: Walk-in rain shower with separate shower attachment, toilet and wash basin
- Family bathroom: Bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin
- Downstairs cloakroom: 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. An initial basket of logs is provided for the wood burning stove between October and Easter and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a SMART TV.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
The property has off street parking for two cars, with additional quiet on street parking available close by.
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
Guests with young children should note that the property has narrow and steep stairs and should therefore carefully assess if the property is suitable for them. There is no travel cot, high chair or stair gate at the cottage, however guests are welcome to bring their own. Guests with young children sleeping in beds are politely requested to ensure that they are confident that their children will not have accidents while in bed.
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
This is a period property and has many character features, including narrow and steep stairs, low beams on the ground floor and a low ceiling in the ensuite bathroom, which could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility, 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.
Hen, Stag and other similar types of groups
Unfortunately, Hen, Stag and other same sex groups are not allowed at The Thatch. Please note that same sex family groups are welcome.
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 Thatch was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in September 2017. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"The Thatch was perfect in every way for our Christmas holiday. The cottage is beautifully presented throughout, wonderfully comfortable beds, and a well appointed kitchen with generous supplies. We wish we could have stayed longer.", Sharon, January 2020
-“We had a really lovely stay here, gorgeous cottage and perfect location.”, Katie, August 2019
-"Lovely cottage", Karen, August 2019
-“Great venue”, Paul, July 2019
-“We had a lovely time at the cottage. It was so cosy and a perfect way to get some rest and relaxation. Thank you for being so welcoming.”, Chelsea and Simon, April 2019
-“A fabulous cottage in a superb location. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and hope to return”, Gill, Jessica and Jake, April 2019
-“Had a fabulous long weekend in the Cotswolds. Loved the cottage - clean, cosy and great location. Thanks for a great trio”, Guy and Katie, April 2019
-“We had a lovely stay at the cottage. Thank you for providing it and all the welcoming food and drink. Very much appreciated!”, Helen, January 2019
-“We had a lovely Christmas stay at The Thatch. Thank you!!”, Chris, Lorraine and Louise, December 2018
-“We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in this beautiful cottage. We searched and searched for the perfect place for our family vacation and found it here at The Thatch. It was very peaceful – a perfect place to relax – with not a care in the world. The interior design was lovely and greatly appreciated! Thank you.” The Dente Family, December 2018
-"The most amazing cottage this is our second visit looking forward to our third next year.", Yvonne, November 2018
-"This is just a fabulous rental. Don't think rental country cottage - think luxury cottage set in the grounds of the local Ritz Carlton if you want to have a sense of the quality of the interior and linens provided. It really was like staying in one of the better international five star hotels.”, Brian, November 2018
-"The Thatch was one of the best cottages we have stayed in (and there have been lots!) Peaceful location, but close enough to local villages to explore. The cottage itself had everything we needed for the full stay. Usually we have to go out and buy essentials (loo paper, kitchen roll, rubber gloves, cleaning products, hand wash etc) but absolutely everything was supplied. Fantastic attention to detail, tastefully decorated, loads of character (as you would expect from a character cottage ;-) and most importantly beds super comfy! An absolute must when staying away from home. Would recommend wholeheartedly to anyone thinking of staying here.", Kim, October 2018
-"Very impressive property and service. We loved our stay at the Thatch , beautiful location , first class facilities and pre booking services via CC was excellent and most helpful.", Malcolm, August 2018
-"Delightful cottage with beautiful interiors. The cottage had everything we needed for our stay and was in a great location for visiting the Cotswolds.", Fiona, July 2018
-"Excellent cottage with beautiful interior. Highly recommended.", Ruwan, July 2018
-"This property was PERFECT!!! The little village was adorable and only about 3 miles from shops and restaurants. I can't give enough praise for entire experience.....it was just wonderful. I'd like to add that Character cottages did a superb job - we had all the info we needed to find our cottage and everything imaginable to make our stay comfortable. Bravo!!", Melissa, July 2018
-“Dear The Thatch Cottage, Thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful house! We had a great weekend.", Matt, Becks, Steph, Ale, Kanzi and Jamal, May 2018
-"The most amazing cottage we have ever stayed in.", Yvonne, May 2018
-"Lovely holiday home, fabulous location for exploring the Cotswolds.", John, May 2018
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy The Thatch 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. The following inventory is a template and will be updated with the real information soon!
| Main appliances, furniture and facilities |
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| Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
SMART TV |
Food mixer |
| Four ring electric hob |
Fridge |
Freezer |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
Toaster |
Dishwasher |
| Washing machine/tumble dryer |
Wireless internet |
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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 |
Shampoo and conditioner |
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| Other equipment and facilities |
|---|
| Clothes drying rack |
CO detectors |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Hair dryer |
Iron |
Ironing board |
Travel
The Thatch is located in the heart of the North Cotswolds village of Todenham, three miles away from Moreton-in-Marsh.
Travelling by car
Todenham is easily accessed by car, being located one mile away from the A429 (Fosse Way) and three miles away from the A44, which are two of the main roads running through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Todenham is Moreton-in-Marsh (approximately three miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Todenham is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 38 miles, approximately 50 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 70 miles, approximately 90 minute drive.
