Description
Summary
Whitsun Cottage is a beautiful property which sleeps 4+2 guests in two bedrooms (with the +2 option being a day bed and a trundle bed on the first floor landing), with two bathrooms. The front of the cottage is covered by a Virginia Creeper, particularly attractive in autumn, making the cottage stand out in its row.
Dating back to the 19th century, the cottage has a wealth of character features including two exposed stone fireplaces with cosy wood burning stoves, ledge and brace doors and an impressive oak stair-rail. These period pieces have been complemented by contemporary décor and modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a Freesat TV with DVD player and a well-equipped kitchen. There is a pretty courtyard garden to the rear of the property and free on-street parking is available just a short walk away from the cottage.
Location
Whitsun Cottage is situated in the heart of the famous market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, one of the larger towns of the Cotswolds. This thriving town is well known for its wide range of shops, pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and its historical medieval cross and old town stocks. Stow is also close to the popular Cotswold market towns of Moreton-in-Marsh and Chipping Campden.
Stow is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with many lovely walks and cycle routes right on its doorstep, including the Gloucestershire Way walking trail, a 94 mile trail from Chepstow Castle to Tewkesbury, passing through many pretty Cotswold villages and towns on its route.
Description
Whitsun Cottage is the perfect retreat for a gathering of friends or family seeking a relaxing break with many amenities on the doorstep. The property is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
|---|
| Dining room |
This stylish dining area has a wealth of character features including exposed wooden beams, wall alcoves and wooden flooring. This room contains:
- large oak dining table with seating for six
- stone fireplace with cosy wood burning stove
- window seat
- digital radio with iPod docking station
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| Living room |
A well presented room with beautiful wooden floors. This room contains:
- stone fireplace with wood burning stove
- three-seater leather sofa, two leather armchairs and foot stool
- Freesat TV with DVD player
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| Kitchen |
The well-equipped kitchen is ideal for home cooking and contains:
- electric oven with four-ring electric hob
- washing machine and tumble dryer
- fridge with freezer compartment
- dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, cafetière and stove top coffee pot
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| Master bedroom |
Overlooking Sheep Street, this spacious bedroom contains:
- double bed
- large fitted wardrobe
- large wall-mounted mirror
- hooks for additional hanging space
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| Bedroom 2 |
Also overlooking bustling Sheep Street, this bedroom contains:
- two 75cm wide single beds
- small drawer unit and hooks on the back of the door for storage
- large wall-mounted mirror
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| Landing space |
At the top of the stairs there is a large landing area which contains:
- additional day bed and trundle bed, both of which can be made up upon request
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| Family bathroom |
Contains:
- bath with handheld shower attachment, toilet, wash basin and a heated towel rail
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| Shower room |
Contains:
- walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
|
Accessed from the living room and kitchen, the enclosed courtyard garden is a lovely spot to relax and unwind. There is an outdoor table and seating for six, and a barbecue is provided in the summer months. Sheltered from the wind, this is a beautiful area for al fresco dining in the warmer weather.
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 at Whitsun Cottage (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, including infants and babies.
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: Double bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 x 75cm wide single beds
- Landing space: Day bed and trundle bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin
- Shower room: Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
Fuel and logs
Electricity and gas are included in the rental price. An initial supply of logs and firelighters are provided between October and March for the wood burning stoves and further supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a Freesat TV with DVD player.
There is no telephone at the property. Mobile phone reception is generally OK, although it can be variable on some networks.
Parking
Free on-street parking is readily available a short walk away from the property (luggage can be unloaded directly outside the cottage).
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 are not available at this property.
Child friendly facilities
A travel cot (without linen), high chair and safety gate are provided. There is also a small selection of games and DVDs.
The property’s courtyard garden is fully enclosed.
Initial consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. tea, coffee, sugar, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, soap, 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 has 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 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.
The front door of the property opens onto the street and guests with young children should take particular care to ensure that the children are supervised when the door is opened.
Smoking
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property.
Other
The property is located on one of Stow's busier roads and some guests may be aware of traffic noise at night. The cottage is, however, relatively close to a junction, so traffic speed is limited past the house.
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
Whitsun Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in February 2013. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Customer Feedback:
-"Cute cottage. Great location. Comfy bed. The host is very responsive and helpful", Megan, August 2020
-"A picture perfect cottage close to the shops, pubs and eateries in Stow on the Wold. Whitsun Cottage is a comfy place that had everything we needed for a family of four.", Kevin, August 2020
-"Great place. The garden is particularly nice on a sunny day. Sound proof windows do a great job in isolating the house from the busy street", David, July 2020
-“Perfect cottage for a stay in Stow. The location is brilliant, and the cottage has everything you can need plus it is clean, beautiful and a great size for 4 people.”, Ellie, February 2020
-“Great place, just lovely.”, Debbie Hewitt, November 2019
-“Gorgeous cozy cottage in the heart of stow. Has everything you need to a short stay in the Cotswolds.”, Catarina, November 2019
-"Great location and cute, very clean spot!”, Lacy, October 2019
-"Great cottage. Lovely location. Worried about parking but not an issue, parked very close by." Simon, August 2019
-"This is a lovely cottage in a lovely village. There is everything you need for a perfect stay. The kitchen is well equipped and the communal space very cosy. Also there are few board games that can provide evening entertainment. Two bathrooms are also very handy. There are also many walks that starts from Stow and many amenities nearby.”, Lorenzo, June 2019
-“We enjoyed our stay so much- both the cottage and the surroundings”, Lisbeth, May 2019
-"A beautiful house in a beautiful area.”, Charles, April 2019
-“This cottage was perfect for a cosy weekend away with the girls and had all the amenities we could want. The bottle of wine and box of chocolates on arrival were a sweet touch, much appreciated. The cottage is in a perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds, and close to shops as well.”, Demelza, March 2019
-"The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable for its size; we would be happy to go through yourselves again.", Timothy, July 2018
-"Well appointed, comfortable and all mod cons. Responsive hosts, too, when we had a very minor issue with the broadband (no one's fault, just one of those things). Would definitely recommend.", Simon, November 2017
-"Excellent place, charming and clean. Very well maintained. We totally recommend staying here.", Pablo, October 2017
-"We had such a fabulous stay at Whitsun Cottage. The location was just perfect, and the house was the perfect set up for our family. We especially appreciated the two safety gates being installed for our children, it really helped keep them contained, thank you!", Rochelle, September 2017
-“We were fortunate to grab this cottage at the last minute after being let down terribly by AIRBNB. It was a 60th birthday weekend and the cottage was just perfect for our needs. Well situated and everything provided for us - we hope to go back again soon.”, Julie, June 2017
-“Lovely cottage, spotless and with all amenities and mod cons one would require. The wine and chocolate on arrival was a lovely surprise!”, Joy, June 2017
-"Ideal location to explore the Cotswolds and Oxford. Cottage is well equipped and well located in the village. Comfortable beds and great appliances. Loved our stay in this cute little cottage. Great for a family of 4 and even a couple more. I highly recommend it." Ivana, May 2017
-"Excellent cottage, great location and wow weather!" Tom, April 2017
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Whitsun 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 |
|---|
| Barbecue (without coals) and utensils |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Freesat TV with DVD player |
| Four-ring electric hob |
Fridge with freezer compartment |
High chair |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
Stair gate |
Digital radio with iPod dock |
| Toaster |
Travel cot (without linen) |
Stove top coffee pot |
| Washing machine |
Tumble dryer |
Dishwasher |
| Wireless internet |
Cafetière |
Small selection of games and DVDs |
| 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 |
|---|
| Appliance instruction drawer |
CO detectors |
Dustpan and brush |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| Iron |
Ironing board |
Smoke alarms |
| Torch |
Tourist information |
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Travel
Whitsun Cottage is located in the centre of Stow-on-the-Wold, approximately 100 yards from the historic market square, with a very short walk to all of Stow's shops, pubs and restaurants.
Travelling by car
Stow is conveniently located at the junction of seven roads, including the A429 (Fosse Way), and is easily accessed by car.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Stow is Kingham (approximately five miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Stow is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 73 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 45 miles, approximately 60 minute drive.
