Description
Summary
Weir Cottage is a traditional Cotswold stone cottage, located in the heart of the famous market town of Bourton-on-the-Water, affectionately referred to as the "Venice of the Cotswolds", due to the beautiful river that meanders through the heart of the town. Bourton itself has plenty to appeal to visitors, including a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as being ideally located for exploring the other many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as further afield places, such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath.
The cottage has traditional character features, including wooden beams and doors, and a lovely real fire, which are complemented by modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a well presented kitchen and a beautiful family bathroom.
Weir Cottage sleeps a maximum of four people, in two bedrooms, with a family bathroom and a separate WC. There are lovely garden areas to the front and rear of the cottage and there is off-street parking for two/three cars, a major advantage in Bourton-on-the-Water. The property is ideal for couples or friends looking for a lovely cottage for a relaxing break, in one of the best loved market towns in the Cotswolds.
Description
Weir Cottage has quite a low front door, therefore guests typically enter the property via the conservatory door at the rear of the property. The following rooms are on the ground floor:
- Living room: A lovely cosy room, with low beams and a real fire, which contains comfy seating for four and a flatscreen TV with a DVD player;
- Kitchen: Spacious and well presented, the kitchen contains an electric oven, four ring ceramic hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, washing machine and CD player;
- Conservatory/dining room: Bright and airy, with a door out to the garden and an open plan connection to the kitchen, the conservatory contains a wooden dining table, with seating for six;
- Reception hall: Currently empty, this low height room leads to the front door;
- Hallway: There is a tumble dryer under the stairs in the small hallway.
Stairs lead up from the hallway to the first floor landing. All the first floor rooms are lovely rooms in the eaves of the cottage:
- Bedroom 1: Contains a double bed, with a memory foam mattress;
- Bedroom 2: A flexible room, which can be set up as either two single beds, or a super king size bed;
- Family bathroom: A stylish feature bathroom, which contains a bath with an overhead shower, toilet, wash basin and electric heated towel rail;
- WC: Contains a toilet and a hand basin.
There are good sized, peaceful gardens to the front and back of the cottage, with outdoor tables and seating available in both gardens. At the end of the front garden is a gravelled parking area, with space for two/three cars, a major advantage in a town where parking can be difficult.
Key Features
Booking and payment
Character Cottages is a marketing agency and we do not own or manage any of the cottages listed on our website. 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 garden, is four 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.
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
- Bedroom 1: Double bed
- Bedroom 2: Super king size bed or 2 x single beds
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with overhead shower, toilet, wash basin and electric heated towel rail
- First floor toilet: Toilet and hand 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 fire and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a flatscreen TV with DVD player.
There is no telephone at the property, however, mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
The property has a private driveway, with parking space for two/three cars.
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), high chair and safety gate are provided.
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 an old property and has traditional character features, including low beams in the living room and a low front door, which could pose difficulty to guests over approximately 180cm tall.
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.
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
Weir Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in August 2015. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
- "A perfect cottage for a week's stay in the Cotswolds. Excellent in every way. We would stay again in an instant and recommend this cottage highly. You won't be disappointed regardless of how high your standards are. And the owner is a wonderful person to interact with." Den and Carol, USA, May 2017
“Very comfortable, homely cottage with every need catered for- kitchen very well equipped. Owner's family came round quickly to sort TV when it wouldn't tune in (previous visitor had unplugged wires to put in games console). Very clean. Good location within Cotswolds and within Bourton on the water itself. Very clear instructions for getting into property on the first day.”, Kirstin, March 2017
“Fab cottage, perfect location.”, Janet, December 2016
“Second wonderful stay in your beautiful cottage. Thank you for sharing with us.”, November 2016
“Lovely cottage and vacation, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highlight has to be the fire!”, November 2016
“Another wonderful week in your beautiful cottage! Thank you for everything.”, October 2016
“Lovely cottage in an amazing location.”, October 2016
“A stunning luxurious 5* cottage, full of character. Wonderful smells from fresh cut flowers and gardens.
Perfect anniversary treat, chilled complimentary wine, beds to die for and comfortable sofas. Can’t wait to come back.”, September 2016
“Lovely cottage. Location perfect for travelling around the Cotswolds. Everything you need for a pleasant stay.”, September 2016
“A lovely cottage in a beautiful location. The cottage has all you need for a comfortable stay. The flowers and wine are a lovely touch.”, September 2016
“Had a lovely few days in your gorgeous cottage. Just perfect, very comfortable, don’t want to go home!”, August 2016
“Beautiful cottage, great location, thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”, August 2016
“Lovely cottage, lovely town. So much to do, not enough time. Thank you for a wonderful first visit but not our last.”, July 2016
“Very enjoyable stay lovely cottage - very homely in a beautiful place.”, June 2016
“Great place, great location, we will be back.”, June 2016
“A very comfortable stay - really enjoyed the open fire.”, May 2016
“Had a great weekend in Weir Cottage, great walks, lovely weather. Cottage super, all comforts of home.”, May 2016
“Lovely comfortable cottage. Thank you.”, May 2016
“Thank you for another lovely stay in this dear cottage.”, May 2016
"Fantastic! A beautiful cottage from which to explore the Cotswolds." - Lydia & Jony, 4-8th January 2016
"Lovely cottage and area. Thank you." - Lelen & Michel Robert (France). Christmas week 2015
"Lovely weekend in your beautiful cottage. Thank you." - Nat & Raph, 18-21st December 2015
"Lovely cottage in a great place. Had a fab weekend. Thank you." - Martin & Karon Aldis. 27-30th November 2015
"We picked Weir Cottage for it style and location. A perfect introduction to the Cotswolds." - Kevin Allan & Justin Burke, New York. 21-27th November 2015
"Lovely stay. A beautiful cottage. Thank you." - Fi, Sue and Marilyn, 13-16th November 2015
"Lovely stay in a cosy cottage." - The Gray family, 9-13th November 2015
"Lovely cottage in lovely location, really felt at home." - The Barnett family, 15 October 2015
"We had a wonderful time in your cosy cottage. Very homely. A beautiful village. Definitely will be back to the Cotswolds." - The Waugh family, October 2015
"Thank you for giving us the opportunity to stay in your beautiful cottage. We had a wonderful week and would love to come back next year." - Wareham family, 16-23rd October 2015
"Beautiful cottage in a beautiful place, would recommend to anyone. Thank you." - The Kyles, Surrey, September 2015
"What a lovely and relaxing holiday we have had here. Thank you for the opportunity." - Walters family, Melbourne Australia, September 2015
"Lovely Cottage in a beautiful location. We would love to return." - Andrea, Charlotte and Jean, Paris, France, August 2015
"Thank you for the wine. It's a warm welcome and we felt at home immediately. We've enjoyed our time here and we hope we could stay again for our next journey." - The Yue family, London, August 2015
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your beautiful cottage. Many thanks." - The Feringtons, Coventry, August 2015
"It's been a pleasure staying in your lovely, homely, cottage in such a beautiful part of our lovely countryside." - Mc Alistair family, London and Manchester, August 2015
"Absolutely beautiful cottage. We had a fabulous holiday and we will definitely come here again. Thank you." - The Corrigan family, Hartlepool, August 2015
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Weir 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 |
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| Charcoal barbecue (without charcoal) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
DVD player |
| Four ring ceramic hob |
Fridge |
Freezer |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
Toaster |
Flatscreen TV |
| Washing machine |
Wireless internet |
Tumble dryer |
| High chair |
Travel cot (without linen) |
Child safety gate |
| CD player |
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| General provisions |
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| 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 |
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| Appliance instruction folder |
CO detector |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Hair dryer |
Iron |
Ironing board |
| Rotary drying line |
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Travel
Weir Cottage is located close to the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water, a short walk from all of its shops, pubs and restaurants.
Travelling by car
Bourton-on-the-Water is located next to the A429 (Fosse Way) and is easily accessed by car.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Bourton-on-the-Water is Kingham (approximately 8 miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Bourton-on-the-Water is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 48 miles, approximately 60 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 74 miles, approximately 80 minute drive.
