Whistlers Corner, Chipping Campden

Sleeps 4 | Ref: WCC

2bed

Located in the famous market town of Chipping Campden, at the start of the Cotswolds Way walking trail, Whistlers Corner is a delightful, traditional Cotswold stone cottage. Beautifully furnished throughout, and ideal for families or friends, this idyllic holiday cottage is perfect for an escape to the country.

Description

Summary

Whistlers Corner is a beautifully presented period cottage, located in the heart of the Cotswolds market town of Chipping Campden, widely regarded as one of England's most picturesque towns. With a wide range of small shops, pubs, tea rooms and restaurants, Chipping Campden is an ideal base for a holiday. It is also surrounded by the stunning Cotswolds countryside, with the 100 mile long Cotswold Way walking trail starting virtually on Whistlers Corner’s doorstep. The many other beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds are all just a short drive away, as are well known places such as the gardens at Hidcote, Stratford-upon-Avon and Blenheim Palace.

Built around 1860, the cottage is one of six that were built in pairs, with canopy porches, Cotswold stone fronts and brick side elevations. Internal character features include oak beams, window seats and a lovely fireplace, with a cosy wood burning stove. The cottage has been furnished in a lovely, warm style, in keeping with the age of the property, and the traditional character is complemented by modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a Smart TV and a spacious, well presented kitchen/dining room.

Whistlers Corner sleeps four people, in two bedrooms, with two bathrooms. There is a pretty front garden and a spacious courtyard area at the side of the property, creating a pleasant, enclosed outdoor space. Free on street parking is available outside, or close to, the property. Whistlers Corner is perfect for a small family or couples looking for a relaxing break in one of the most idyllic market towns in the Cotswolds, with stunning countryside right on the doorstep.

Description

Whistlers Corner is a Cotswold stone, semi-detached cottage, located on a quiet road, close to the centre of Chipping Campden.

The cottage is entered through its side door, which opens into the kitchen. The following rooms are on the well laid out ground floor:

Kitchen/dining room: The kitchen is a lovely, spacious area, with a breakfast bar, which contains an electric fan oven, four-ring induction hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, and a coffee machine. Adjoining the kitchen is the sociable dining area, which contains a wooden dining table with seating for four;
Living room: This beautiful room is full of character, including oak beams, a window seat, and a lovely fireplace with a wood burning stove. The cosy and stylish furnishings perfectly complement this character, and include a large sofa, two armchairs, a foot stool and a Smart TV, creating the perfect environment in which to relax.

Stairs lead up from the ground floor to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:

Master bedroom: A beautifully furnished room, which contains a king size bed, plus a fitted wardrobe, chest of drawers, comfortable armchair and a window seat. There is an ensuite bathroom, which contains a corner walk-in shower, wash basin, toilet and a heated towel rail;
Bedroom 2: Another lovely room, overlooking the garden, which also contains a king size bed. There is a cupboard with shelves for storage, and two other built in cupboards, one of which houses the washing machine;
Family bathroom: Doubling up as the ensuite bathroom for bedroom 2, this room contains a bath with an overhead shower, toilet and wash basin.

French doors lead out from the kitchen into the enclosed courtyard area, which is surrounded by attractive bushes and shrubs. There is a bistro table, with two chairs, and a charcoal barbecue. Steps descend to a further gravelled garden area, which is screened by trellising, and at the front of the cottage is a lovely ornamental hedge design.

Free on street parking is available outside, or close to, the cottage.

Key Features

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 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. Please consult us prior to booking if you wish to discuss the possibility of having more than four 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 small dog is accepted, at a cost of £20 per booking.

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.

There is a gate at the bottom of the stairs, to enclose the ground floor area, and a metal dog guard, which can enclose an area of the garden.

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

Bathrooms

Family bathroom: Small bath with an overhead shower, wash basin and toilet
Master bedroom ensuite: Walk-in corner shower, wash basin and toilet

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 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

Free on-street parking is readily 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.

The property’s garden is enclosed, however young children should be supervised outside 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, 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

The property is laid out over two floors, and could therefore pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility, or carrying babies, both in terms of their general movement and their ability to exit the house quickly 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.

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.

Inventory

Our aim is for you to enjoy Whistlers Corner 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 charcoal)	Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels	Smart TV
Four ring induction hob	Fridge	Freezer
Kettle	Microwave	Outdoor table and seating
Electric oven	Toaster	Coffee machine
Washing machine	Wireless internet	Dishwasher
Travel cot (without linen)	High chair	Dog gate (encloses part of the garden)
Selection of board games	Fixed stair gate (bottom of stairs)

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

Other equipment and facilities
Clothes drying rack	CO detectors	Smoke alarms
Fire blanket	Fire extinguishers	First aid kit
Hair dryer	Curling tongs	Iron
Ironing board	Drying rack	Vacuum cleaner

Travel

Whistlers Corner is located in the beautiful North Cotswolds market town of Chipping Campden.

Travelling by car

Chipping Campden is easily accessed by car, being located within three miles of the A44 and five miles of the A429 (Fosse Way), which are two of the main roads through the North Cotswolds.

Travelling by train

The nearest railway stations to Chipping Campden are Honeybourne (approximately five miles away), or Moreton-in-Marsh (approximately six miles away) which have regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90-120 minutes.

Travelling by plane

Chipping Campden is within easy reach of a number of international airports: