Description
Summary
Wall Cottage is an elegantly presented Cotswold stone cottage which sleeps six guests, in three beautiful bedrooms, with a family bathroom. Renovated to a high standard, the property benefits from a bright and spacious open plan ground floor layout and a number of modern facilities including wireless internet access, a Smart TV and a well-equipped kitchen. The cottage boasts a contemporary interior with a sleek minimalist finish, stylish flagstone flooring and an inviting wood burning stove whose fireplace combines both modern and period design. There is a lovely courtyard garden at the rear and free on-street parking is available nearby.
Location
Wall Cottage is located in the heart of the bustling market town of Burford, a picturesque medieval town which is home to a number of independent shops, galleries, restaurants and tearooms. Considered the southern gateway to the Cotswolds, the High Street descends from the high Wolds down to the River Windrush, offering glorious views across the Windrush Valley. The street is lined with ancient cottages, slanting half-timbered houses and refined Georgian townhouses, and there is a museum which illustrates the town’s social and industrial past.
Surrounded by stunning countryside, there are many walks and cycle routes on Burford’s doorstep, as well as a range of popular attractions including Burford Golf Club, the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Crocodiles of the World. Given its central location, Burford is well-placed for exploring the many historic towns and villages of the Cotswolds such as Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Kingham, Bibury and Cirencester. Further afield destinations such as Oxford, Blenheim Palace, Cheltenham and Bath are easily accessible for day trips.
Description
Wall Cottage is the perfect retreat for a gathering of friends or family who are seeking a relaxing getaway just a stone’s throw from the centre of a vibrant market town. The cottage is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
|---|
| Living room |
With stylish flagstone flooring throughout the ground floor, this tastefully decorated space contains:
- stone fireplace with cosy wood burning stove
- Smart TV
- Sonos speaker
- two-seater sofa and two armchairs
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| Dining room |
A continuation of the living room, this smart open plan dining area is perfect for entertaining and contains:
- large dining table with seating for six
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| Kitchen |
Overlooking the garden, this well-equipped kitchen is flooded with natural light from the Velux windows and patio doors. Beautifully presented, it contains:
- American-style fridge/freezer with manual fill water dispenser
- electric oven with four-ring induction hob
- washing machine/tumble dryer
- slimline dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster
- two armchairs
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| Cloakroom |
Contains:
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| Master bedroom |
Overlooking the rooftops of Burford, this immaculate bedroom contains:
- double bed
- freestanding wardrobe with storage drawers
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| Bedroom 2 |
This elegant room contains:
- double bed
- ornamental fireplace
- clothes rail
- wooden chair
- wall mirror
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| Family bathroom |
A bright and airy room which contains:
- bath with overhead shower and separate handheld shower attachment, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
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| Bedroom 3 |
Located in the eaves, this light and spacious room has painted beams and views towards the church. With Velux windows and blackout blinds, this room contains:
- two single beds
- bedside table and built-in shelves
- children's table with two chairs
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Accessed via the kitchen is the enclosed patio garden, a tranquil spot in which guests can relax and enjoy the fresh air. Four stone steps lead up to the higher tier which is bordered by fragrant lavender and home to an outdoor table with seating for four, along with a fire pit which can be used as a barbecue.
There is free on-street parking close to 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 up to two additional infants.
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 sizes and configurations
- Master bedroom (first floor): Double bed
- Bedroom 2 (first floor): Double bed
- Bedroom 3 (second floor): 2 x single beds
Bathroom
- Family bathroom (first floor): Bath with overhead shower and a separate handheld shower attachment, 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 April, and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access, a Smart TV and a Sonos speaker.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
Free on-street parking is available close to the property.
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.
Young children should be supervised when in the garden as there is a raised patio with a drop to the lower level.
Please note the Velux windows in bedroom 3 do not have child locks.
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
Bedroom 3 in the eaves of the cottage has sloping ceilings and some low beams 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.
Young children should be supervised when in the garden as there is a raised patio with a drop to the lower level.
Please note the Velux windows in bedroom 3 do not have child locks.
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.
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
Wall Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in February 2020. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Spotlessly clean and the most perfect location, close to everything you need. We'll be back for sure!", Matthew, July 2020
-"Wall Cottage was a perfect base for exploring beautiful Burford and surrounding towns. The cottage is less than 2 minutes from Burford high street where there are lots of great restaurants and shops. We did a lot of walking both around Burford without having to get in the car and also driving 10-15 mins to the next couple of towns to do some exploring elsewhere as well. The cottage had everything we needed and although we didn't cook there seemed very well equipped if you wanted to do so. The beds and pillows were comfy and the towels were lovely! I would definitely recommend staying here and would stay again.", Georgia, July 2020
-"A lovely base to explore Burford and the Cotswold's from.”, Ashley, March 2020
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Wall Cottage 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 |
|---|
| Fire pit (without coal) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Travel cot (without linen) |
| Four-ring induction hob |
American-style fridge/freezer with manual fill water dispenser |
High chair |
| Kettle |
Slimline dishwasher |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
Toaster |
Smart TV |
| Washing machine/tumble dryer |
Wireless internet |
Microwave |
| Sonos speaker |
|
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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 |
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| Other equipment and facilities |
|---|
| CO detectors |
Fire blanket |
Smoke alarms |
| First aid kit |
Fire extinguisher |
Ironing board |
| Hair dryer |
Iron |
Clothes drying rack |
Travel
Wall Cottage is located in the picturesque market town of Burford, often referred to as the “gateway to the Cotswolds”.
Travelling by car
Burford is easily accessed by car, being located less than half a mile from the A40, one of the main roads running through the North Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway stations to Burford are Kingham and Charlbury (both approximately eight miles away), which have regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Burford is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 63 miles, approximately 70 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 56 miles, approximately 70 minute drive.
