Willow Vale, Snowshill

Sleeps 6 | Ref: WVS

3bed

Willow Vale is a beautifully presented cottage nestled within the picturesque Cotswold village of Snowshill. Built from Cotswold stone, the cottage has a wealth of period features which have been perfectly fused with a modern, contemporary style.

Description

Summary

Willow Vale is a stunning Cotswold stone cottage that sleeps six guests in three bedrooms, with a family bathroom. The open plan living space downstairs has been elegantly furnished and retains traditional character features, including exposed wooden beams and a fireplace with a wood burning stove. These period features are complemented by modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a Smart TV with DVD player, and a well presented kitchen.

Location

Tucked away in the heart of Snowshill, Willow Vale overlooks the beautiful village church of St Barnabas, and is a short walk away from the ‘Snowshill Arms’, a popular country inn. Located within the village is Snowshill Manor, now owned by the National Trust, which houses thousands of objects collected by Charles Paget Wade in the early 20th century, and there are also beautiful gardens to explore.

This chocolate-box village sits atop the escarpment above the villages of Broadway, Buckland and Laverton and allows visitors to enjoy the glorious countryside, open vistas and lovely woodlands which fall within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Snowshill is close to the popular Cotswold market towns of Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh and Winchcombe and has many stunning countryside walks right on its doorstep.

Description

Willow Vale is the perfect retreat for a gathering of friends or family who are seeking a relaxing countryside break. The cottage is laid out as follows:

Room	Amenities
The cottage’s front door is accessed via a pretty patio garden. The door opens into an entrance hall, which leads to:
Open plan living room	The open plan living room has beautiful character features, including exposed wooden beams that enhance the room’s charm. This room contains: three-seater and two-seater sofa fireplace with wood burning stove Smart TV with DVD player, plus a small selection of DVDs
Open plan dining room/kitchen	In the heart of the house is the stylish open plan dining room/kitchen. This spacious room contains: large wooden dining table which comfortably seats six electric oven four-ring induction hob fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster and coffee machine washing machine/dryer
From the hallway, stairs lead up to the first floor, off which are the following rooms:
Family bathroom	walk-in shower bath toilet and wash basin
Bedroom 2	A bright and spacious room with beautiful views overlooking the church. This room contains: king size bed built-in wardrobe chest of drawers
Bedroom 3	A well presented bedroom with views overlooking the back garden. This bedroom contains: bunk beds (large enough to accommodate adults) chest of drawers
From the hallway, stairs lead up to the first floor, off which are the following rooms:
Master bedroom	A beautifully presented bedroom in the eaves, with plenty of character and charm, including exposed beams and sloped ceilings. In addition this bedroom has stunning views overlooking the church and surrounding countryside. This bedroom contains: king size bed two chests of drawers dressing table hanging area

The large, attractive back garden is accessed from the open plan dining room/kitchen area. The back door opens into a shared service area with steps leading up to an initial small garden. Following the path round behind the outbuildings will lead you to the wonderful main garden area comprising a children’s play area and a picnic table with seating. The garden has fantastic views of the surrounding countryside and is the perfect place to relax.

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 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 one additional infant.

Pets

One small dog is accepted, at a cost of £20 per booking per dog. Please note that the garden is not enclosed, therefore dogs should be supervised outside at all times.

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.

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
Bedroom 3: Bunk beds (large enough for adults)

Bathrooms

Family bathroom: Walk-in shower, bath, toilet and wash basin

Heating, fuel and logs

The property has an electric central heating system.

Electricity is 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 with DVD player.

A telephone is provided for incoming and local calls only.

Due to its rural location, guests should be aware that mobile phone reception can be very poor.

Parking

Willow Vale has one allocated off street parking space and further 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), two high chairs and a stair gate are provided.

The property’s garden is not enclosed, therefore 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

This property has many character features, including narrow stairs, low beams and multiple 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.

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 Willow Vale 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
Tassimo coffee machine (without pods)	Bed linen, bath and hand towels	Smart TV with DVD player
Four-ring induction hob	Fridge/freezer	Children's outdoor play area
Kettle	Microwave	Outdoor table and seating
Electric oven	Toaster	Dishwasher
Selection of DVDs	Wireless internet	Washing machine/tumble dryer
Travel cot (without linen)	2 x high chairs	Stair gate

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
2 x hair dryers	Iron	Ironing board

Travel

Willow Vale is peacefully located in the heart of Snowshill, close to the market town of Broadway and the village of Blockley.

Travelling by car

Willow Vale is easily accessed by car, being located approximately three miles away from the A44, one of the main roads through the North Cotswolds.

Travelling by train

The nearest railway station to Willow Vale is Moreton-in-Marsh (approximately seven miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.

Travelling by plane

Willow Vale is within easy reach of a number of international airports:

Heathrow International Airport: 82 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
Birmingham International Airport: 40 miles, approximately 60 minute drive.

Broadway

View our guide for this village and the surrounding area

Village: Snowshill
Bedrooms: 0
Availability & Booking: View Prices & Book
Ref.: WVS
Rural views: No
Pub nearby: No
Shop nearby: No
Broadband internet: No
Children allowed: No
Real fire: No
Garden: No
Off street parking: No
Pets welcome: No

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