Description
Please note that during December the maximum occupancy of Tree Tops House is 14, due to the presence of a large Christmas tree.
Summary
Tree Tops House is a grand, detached Cotswold stone house and a beautiful cottage annexe, which sit proudly in their large grounds, in the pretty village of Temple Guiting. The village is perfectly located, by the beautiful River Windrush, in the heart of the North Cotswolds countryside, close to the market towns of Winchcombe and Stow-on-the-Wold. Temple Guiting is ideally placed for visiting the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as places such as Cheltenham, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon.
The main house has been extended and lovingly refurbished by its owner, retaining character features such as a large wood burning stove, flagstone floors and exposed Cotswold stone walls. Likewise, the Garden Cottage annexe has recently been fully refurbished and includes full kitchen, dining and living room facilities. The character of the property is complemented by its modern facilities, including wireless internet access, eight flatscreen TVs (six of which are Smart TVs) and large, well equipped kitchens in both the main house and the Garden Cottage annexe.
In total, the property sleeps a maximum of 12+4 people, comprising up to 8+2 people in the main house and upto 4+2 people in Garden Cottage. The main house has four bedrooms and a sofa bed in the second living room, with four bathrooms. Garden Cottage has two bedrooms and a sofa bed in the first floor sitting room, with two bathrooms (please note that the family bathroom in Garden Cottage is accessed via the first floor sitting room/bedroom 3). Please note that, although there is ample living room and dining seating across the main house and Garden Cottage, there is no single dining table that seats 16, or individual living room with comfy seating for 16. For special occasions, and with prior agreement with the owner, the wooden table from the kitchen can be moved to the dining room to create an L-shaped table. There are large, enclosed front and back gardens, and there is plenty of off-street parking. Tree Tops House is perfect for multiple families, large family gatherings, or groups of friends looking for an exceptional holiday home in a rural location.
Description
Tree Tops House consists of the large main house and the beautiful Garden Cottage, both of which sit in the property's large garden.
The main house's oak front door opens into a large hallway and the following rooms are on the spacious ground floor:
- Living room: The centrepiece of the large, triple aspect living room is the stone fireplace, with its large wood burning stove. There are three large, stylish leather sofas, providing ample comfortable seating for eight. The style of the room is complemented by the 40" Freesat Smart TV, with blu-ray/DVD player and a humax recorder;
- Kitchen/breakfast room: This character filled room has granite worktops, a double Belfast sink, under unit and cabinet lighting, a flagstone floor and an exposed Cotswold stone wall. The kitchen facilities include a Belling range cooker, with two electric ovens, an electric grill and a six ring hob, a freezer, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, separate free standing fridge and Dolce Gusto Coffee Machine, as well as a Smart TV. There is a large wooden breakfast table, with seating for eight;
- Dining room: The dual aspect dining room contains a large wooden dining table, with seating for ten, and a beautiful dresser. A staircase from the dining room leads up to bedroom 4;
- Country room: A second living room, for relaxing and reading, which contains two large Chesterfield sofas and an ornate wooden cabinet. One of the sofas is a sofa bed, which provides the +2 accommodation in the main house;
- Utility/boot room: With access to the back garden, this room contains a washing machine, tumble dryer and Belfast sink;
- Cloakroom: Contains a toilet and wash basin.
Stairs lead up from the hallway to the first floor landing, off which are the following large rooms, with all of the bedrooms having lovely dual aspects:
- Bedroom 1: Contains a super-king size bed and a Smart TV. There is an en-suite bathroom, containing a walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin;
- Bedroom 2: With lovely rural views, this room contains two single beds and a Smart TV.
- Bedroom 3: Contains a double bed and a TV with DVD player. There is an en-suite bathroom, containing a walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin;
- Family bathroom: Doubling up as the bathroom for bedroom 2, this room contains a bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin.
A second staircase leads up from the dining room to:
- Bedroom 4: A large, dual aspect room, with lovely rural views, which contains a king size bed and a Smart TV. There is an en-suite bathroom, containing a bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin.
Garden Cottage is accessed either via the driveway, or via a path across the back garden from the main house. The front door is to the side of the cottage and opens up into a hallway. The following rooms are on the ground floor, making this annexe a useful option for guests with limited mobility:
- Kitchen/dining room: Exuding Cotswolds character, the kitchen has a tiled floor, wooden worktops and a Belfast sink. The kitchen facilities include an electric oven and four ring hob, a fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, coffee machine and toaster. There is a wooden dining table, with seating for six;
- Living room: Bathed in natural light, this lovely cosy room contains comfy seating for six and a Smart TV with a DVD player;
- Master bedroom: With direct access to the garden, this pretty bedroom contains a king size bed. There is an ensuite bathroom which contains a walk-in shower, toilet with raised seat and wash basin;
- Utility room: Contains a washing machine.
Stairs lead up from the living room to the first floor hallway, off which are the following lovely eaves rooms:
- Bedroom 2: Contains a double bed. Please note that guests in bedroom 2 only have access to a bathroom via the sitting room/bedroom 3;
- Sitting room/bedroom 3: Contains a futon and a flatscreen TV, with a DVD player. The futon can be used as a bed and provides the +2 accommodation in the cottage;
- Family bathroom (accessed via the first floor sitting room/bedroom 3): Contains a bath, toilet and wash basin.
The large enclosed gardens surround the main house, with the front garden providing lovely views of the rolling Cotswold hills. There is an outdoor bench, table and outdoor seating for 16, as well as a charcoal barbecue. There are also various fruit trees, which guests are welcome to help themselves from.
The large driveway to the front of the house provides plenty of off-street parking.
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
A security deposit of £500 is payable, which is returned after the letting period, subject to an inspection of the property. For the avoidance of doubt, guests are requested to leave the property in a reasonable condition, consistent with the property's appearance upon arrival and to use the recycling receptacles (including food waste) provided. In the event that the owners, or their appointed housekeepers, have to spend additional time tidying up after your departure, then the cost of this extra time may be deducted from your security deposit (this may include a charge of up to £20 if you fail to recycle or the cost of replacement items resulting from staining from take-away food). Guests are also requested not to leave hair straighteners or the iron on the carpets, as in the event of burning or scorching, they may be liable for the replacement of a carpet. The security deposit is payable prior to arrival at the property, via a bank transfer or a valid debit or credit card.
Occupancy
The maximum occupancy of the property, including its grounds, is 12+4 guests (with the +4 option being a double sofa bed and a double futon), 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 16 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 two additional infants.
Please note that although there is ample living room and dining seating across the main house and Garden Cottage, there is no single dining table that seats 16, or individual living room with comfy seating for 16. For special occasions, and with prior agreement with the owner, the wooden table from the kitchen can be moved to the dining room to create an L-shaped table.
Pets
Regrettably, pets are not accepted.
Bed linen and towels
Egyptian cotton 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
Main house:
- Master bedroom: Super king size bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 x single beds
- Bedroom 3: Double bed
- Bedroom 4: King size bed
- Country room: Double sofa bed
Garden Cottage:
- Master bedroom (ground floor): King size bed
- Bedroom 2 (first floor): Double bed
- Sitting room (first floor): Double futon (please note that the family bathroom is accessed via the sitting room)
Bathrooms
Main house:
- Family bathroom: Bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin
- Master bedroom ensuite: Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
- Bedroom 3 ensuite: Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
- Bedroom 4 ensuite: Bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin
Garden Cottage:
- Family bathroom (first floor): Bath, toilet and wash basin (please note that the family bathroom is accessed via the sitting room)
- Master bedroom ensuite (ground floor): 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 letting price. There is a large wood burning stove in the living room of the main house and an initial supply of logs is provided from October to May. Further supplies of logs can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The main house has free fast fibre broadband and eight TVs, six of which are Smart TVs. The Smart TV in the living room has a Blu-ray/DVD player and a Humax recorder, and the TV in bedroom 3 has a DVD player.
Garden Cottage has two Smart TVs with DVD players.
There is no telephone at the property.
Parking
The property has a large drive, with plentiful off-street parking.
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
Two travel cots (without linen) are provided for infants under the age of 2. There are also two high chairs and a pushchair at the property.
Initial consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. tea, coffee, handful of Dolce Gusto coffee capsules, 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
Both the main house and Garden Cottage have two floors, 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 property's large garden is enclosed, however, small children should be supervised outside at all times.
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.
Candles are not permitted at the property, due to the fire hazard they present.
Smoking
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property.
Other
The use of fireworks is prohibited, due to the proximity of the property to livestock and neighbouring properties with young children.
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
Tree Tops House was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in June 2014. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Customer Feedback:
-"This house was perfect . So much space for all of us with lovely bedrooms with en-suite facilities. Everything you needed in the house with plenty of fridge/freezer space. High standards in every room will definitely hire again.", Peter, July 2021
-"Me and my family had a fantastic time celebrating our Dad's 50th Birthday at Tree Tops House. The house itself is absolutely stunning and in a beautiful location where we were able to visit several nearby villages. It was just what we wanted and we'd go back in a heartbeat.", Emma, December 2019
-"Very well thought through cottage with more space than the website pictures suggests! Little touches like hot waterbottles were welcomed.", Kate, November 2019
-"Wonderful house with everything you could want for a weeks holiday with family and friends. Great location for walks and shops. Very friendly hosts Val and Paul would recommend this property", Chris, October 2019
-“Very spacious and clean property and owners very helpful”, Jayendra, August 2019
-"The house had everything we needed and worked perfectly for our group. There was fresh fruit and milk left for us as well as a bottle of Prosecco which made the welcome that much nicer. The house and annex were clean and well taken care of. Instructions on how to find the house were clear and we had no trouble at all. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend getaway and would definitely love to do it again. We highly recommend the property.”, Saria, July 2019
-"Everything was perfect for a family 70th birthday celebration. The owners provided fruit, wine and milk and even soft drinks for each of the 4 children. We had everything we needed and the outdoor space was exceptional. The children loved the garden and the seating around the bbq area accommodated is all comfortably.", Ann, May 2019
-“We had an amazing time as a family. The house is fantastic and comfortably housed the 16 of us. It's incredibly well furnished and had everything we needed. Loved the fact that there were plenty of towels, the additional futon was already made up, the goodie box in the fridge and all the little touches just added to a fantastic welcome. We'd love to go back and would recommend to anyone. Thanks for sharing your home with us.”, Sallyann, April 2019
-“Tree Top is a lovely house which is very well appointed - just turn up with food and drink, and personal stuff as well of course. We all had a lovely long weekend, helped by the good weather, and visited Snowshill Manor, Broadway and Cheltenham. We also had the time and temperature to take advantage of the lovely garden complete with outdoor furniture. Rooms were all very well decorated and most had their own ensuite bathroom, and the house and annexe were warm, we even used the log burner in the evening. Would recommend this for a large party of friends or family”, Colin, April 2019
-"We really enjoyed the stay. The house was very comfortable and had everything we wanted. Details such as the bedding and bedroom furniture made it super comfy for everyone.", Stephanie, February 2019
-"Absolutely perfect for our family. A beautiful well equipped house. Clean, lovely linen and nice comfy beds.I would definitely recommend this property.", Gaynor, February 2019
-"Lovely property, great hosts, amazing grounds! Many thanks.", Shreena, February 2019
-"Can't recommend enough! We had an absolutely phenomenal time at Tree Tops House, bigger space than we had anticipated. The property is remarkably well stocked and in such beautiful countryside. I can definitely see ourselves returning in future, perhaps in summer to make the most of the garden. Big thank you to Val for being so kind and helpful!", Lily, January 2019
-"An exceptional property for a family birthday, the configuration with the 'cottage' annexe is ideal. Very convenient for Cotswold villages. We are already planning our next family outing!", Robert, December 2018
-"Awesome home and very well maintained. Val was very accommodating.", Peter, October 2018
-"A glorious house superbly managed. Our every need had been anticipated. It was a brilliant house for a 3 generation family reunion.", Clare, October 2018
-"The cottage was amazing, had everything we would have needed and all the little touches made it very cosy and homely. The owner Val came by to see if everything was okay. Would definitely recommend for a large group getaway.", Bindu, August 2018
-"Great weekend stay with a large group of friends and children (10 adults, 6 children), well equipped spacious house in the heart of the countryside. Lovely views over farmland nestled in a quiet village. The house really does have everything, and is very versatile with the cottage to the rear, ample parking, plenty of bathrooms and is immaculate throughout. A ton of information on the house and surrounding area which was very helpful and the owner is on hand if any problems (which there weren't). We had a fantastic Sunday lunch in the local village pub (book in advance, as it gets busy) the pub is walk-able through fields (wellies needed). Would definitely recommend.", Philippa, May 2018
-"Amazing house and everything was so easy in terms of process. Plenty of space and we liked that it was secluded too.", Rachel, April 2018
- "Really lovely stay. Amazing place and the finishing touches were lovely. Fruit bowl was full fresh flowers and glasses and prosecco in the fridge. Lovely start to a fab weekend.", Sabs, October 2017
- “Both Tree Tops House and the Garden Cottage are marvellous properties, both beautifully furnished and extremely well equipped. Also there were so many welcoming touches - lovely flowers, fresh fruit, Prosecco etc. The gardens are lovely and all the lovely garden furniture was perfect as we had sunny weather every day. It was a joy to stay in such a delightful property in the lovely village of Temple Guiting. Val Hughes was very welcoming and it was very nice to meet her.”, Chrissy, July 2017
- “This was a delightful cottage, clean, lovely and well equipped for our stay with everything that we needed. The children loved the garden area - all in all a wonderful place!”, Priscilla, June 2017
- “This is a beautiful cottage which was perfect for our hen party of 16! The house was well stocked, clean and cozy with flowers, fruit and prosecco waiting for our arrival! I would definitely recommend this to a friend.”, Charlotte, June 2017
- “The House was fantastic. Everything was so well equipped and Val really went out of her way to help us. We had a blast. Thank you”, Rupert, February 2017
“The house is extremely well presented, with exceptional attention to detail, everything you could possibly need seems to be in a drawer or cupboard! The location is lovely.”, Jane, November 2016
“It was a perfect setting for a family weekend, and such a pleasure to get away from mobile phones!”, Chris, November 2016
"Excellent accommodation which accommodated the needs of our wheelchair bound granddaughter. A fantastic way to celebrate our golden wedding with our children and grandchildren. Highly recommend Tree Tops House." Maureen, October 2016
"Thank you so much for a fantastic weekend. A lovely, spacious property with everything we needed.", Lucy Wood, September 2016
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Tree Tops House 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 |
|---|
| Charcoal barbecue (without coal) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
3 x DVD players |
| Six ring electric hob (Tree Tops House) |
Freezer (Tree Tops House) |
Fridge (Tree Tops House) |
| Separate free standing fridge (Tree Tops House) |
Four ring electric hob (Garden Cottage Annexe) |
Fridge with small freezer compartment (Garden Cottage Annexe) |
| 2 x high chairs |
2x Kettles (Tree Tops House & Garden Cottage Annexe) |
2 x Microwaves (Tree Tops House & Garden Cottage Annexe) |
| Outdoor table and seating |
Belling range cooker, with two electric ovens and a grill (Tree Tops House) |
Humax recorder |
| Food processor and blender |
2 x Four slice toasters (Garden Cottage Annexe) |
2 x travel cots (without linen) |
| TVs (6 x Smart TVs, 2 x freesat TVs) |
Washing machine |
Wireless internet |
| 2x dishwashers (Tree Tops House & Garden Cottage Annexe) |
Tumble dryer |
Push chair |
| Filtered coffee machine (Garden Cottage Annexe |
Electric hand mixer |
Dolce Gusto Coffee Machine (initial supply of capsules provided) (Tree Tops House) |
| Small selection of DVDs |
Small selection of board games |
Cafetiere (Garden Cottage Annexe |
| 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 |
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| Other equipment and facilities |
|---|
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Iron |
Ironing board |
Clothes dryer |
| Rotary washing line |
Hostess trolley |
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Travel
Tree Tops House is located in the quiet village of Temple Guiting, within six miles of the popular market town of Stow-on-the-Wold.
Travelling by car
Tree Tops House is easily accessed by car, being located within ten miles of the A429 (Fosse Way), the A44 and the A40, which are three of the main roads running through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Tree Tops House is Kingham (approximately 12 miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of less than 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Tree Tops House is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 45 miles, approximately 70 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 80 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Bristol International Airport: 66 miles, approximately 80 minute drive.
