Description
Summary
Winterberry Cottage is a lovely, semi-detached holiday home which sleeps six guests, in three bedrooms, with two bathrooms. Built from Cotswold stone, the cottage boasts wonderful character features including exposed oak beams, oak floors and doors, and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove.
These features are complemented by modern facilities including wireless internet access, a Smart TV with surround sound and a Blu-Ray DVD player, and a well-equipped kitchen. There is a beautiful garden with stunning views of the farmland beyond, and off-street parking for two cars is available on the gravel driveway.
Location
Winterberry Cottage is peacefully located in the quaint village of Barnsley in the heart of the Cotswolds. This picturesque village benefits from having one of the best pubs in the Cotswolds, as well as the highly renowned Barnsley House Hotel with its excellent restaurant and spa facilities. The village is four miles away from the Roman town of Cirencester, the largest market town in the Cotswolds, and is also close to many other picture-postcard Cotswold villages, including Bibury, Chedworth and Fairford.
Surrounded by the glorious countryside of the Coln Valley, there are many lovely walks and cycle routes to enjoy on its doorstep, and for water sports enthusiasts, the Cotswold Water Park is just a short drive away. Further afield destinations such as Oxford, Bath and Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon are easily accessible for day trips.
Description
Winterberry Cottage is the perfect retreat for a gathering of friends, or a family, who are seeking a relaxing break surrounded by the beautiful Cotswold countryside. The cottage is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
|---|
| Living room |
A well presented, cosy room with lovely exposed wooden beams and oak flooring. This room contains:
- inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove
- two three-seater sofas and two armchairs
- bookcase with selection of books and DVDs
- Smart TV with surround sound and Blu-Ray DVD player
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| Kitchen/dining room |
Overlooking the garden and fields beyond, this spacious open plan room is wonderful for entertaining and contains:
- Rangemaster oven
- fridge/freezer
- washing machine and tumble dryer
- dishwasher, microwave, kettle, cafetière and toaster
- large dining table which comfortably seats six guests
- dartboard (darts not provided)
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| Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom |
A beautifully presented room with high ceilings and exposed wooden flooring. This room contains:
- king size bed
- freestanding wardrobe and chest of drawers for storage
- mirror
The well presented ensuite bathroom contains:
- walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
|
| Bedroom 2 |
Another well presented bedroom which contains:
- king size bed
- freestanding wardrobe
- large mirror
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| Bedroom 3 |
With original wood flooring, this pretty room contains:
- two single beds
- freestanding wardrobe
- large mirror
- ornamental fireplace
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| Family bathroom |
Contains:
- roll top bath, walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
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Patio doors from the kitchen/dining room open out to the beautiful enclosed garden, with views of the farmland beyond. The patio area contains a table with comfortable seating, plus a charcoal barbecue which is provided all year round. Beyond the patio is a decent sized lawn area, ideal for enjoying the peace and quiet of the countryside. There is a shed with ample storage space for bikes, and a gravel driveway provides off-street parking for two cars.
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
A security deposit of £200 is payable, which is returned after the letting period, subject to an inspection of the property. For the avoidance of doubt, guests are requested to leave the property in a reasonable condition, consistent with the property's appearance upon arrival. In the event that the owners, or their appointed housekeepers, have to spend additional time tidying up after your departure, then the cost of this extra time may be deducted from your security deposit. The security deposit is payable prior to arrival at the property, via a bank transfer or a valid debit or credit card.
Occupancy
The maximum occupancy of the property, including its grounds, 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
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
- Master bedroom: King size bed
- Bedroom 2: King size bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 x single beds
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Roll top bath, walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
- Master bedroom ensuite: Walk-in shower, 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 supply of logs is provided for the wood burning stove and further supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a Smart TV with surround sound and a Blu-Ray DVD player.
There is no telephone at the property. Mobile phone reception is poor or intermittent inside and outside the property.
Parking
The property has off-street parking for two cars, with further quiet on-street parking freely available.
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 barrier are available upon request. The safety barrier fits at the top of the stairs, enclosing the first floor.
The property's garden is 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 narrow stairs 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 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
Winterberry Cottage was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in December 2013. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Customer Feedback:
-"The cottage exceeded our expectations - it was roomy, clean and the garden was beautiful. The surrounding area is lovely and quiet and the village pub makes the best espresso martini! Richard, the house keeper, also called us on arrival to check that everything was okay. We had a lovely and comfortable stay and I would recommend this cottage to all of my friends and family.", Sam, August 2020
-"We had a great family vacation in this lovely cottage. The kitchen is great and spacious, rooms are really comfortable and 2 bathrooms is always a plus! The village is lovely and quiet, local restaurant is only 2 minutes walk from the cottage and the whole countryside is gorgeous. Would definitely recommend", Sarah, August 2020
-"Despite the awful weather we had a lovely mid-week break. The house was clean and cosy with a well-stocked kitchen. We had an excellent pub within walking distance. A short drive away were lots of great activities for the children (rock climbing, forest school, pottery painting). Would highly recommend as it’s a great base to explore the Cotswolds.”, Emma, March 2020
-"Really lovely and cosy cottage in a lovely location. Having a stove fire really made it! Would recommend”, Leila, February 2020
-“What a lovely house, in a beautiful town. Has all the modern amenities, with all the charm of an old house. The host had a Christmas tree and other decorations set up in the house - we really appreciated that effort. Everything was perfect. Wifi is slow, and cell phones are spotty, but that's something out of the owner's control, and it was nice to be a little out of touch with things. I would highly recommend this cottage, and hope to return some time.”,Andrew, January 2020
-“Cottage was lovely and homely. Very well stocked with glasses, plates, pots and pans etc.”, Tim, November 2019
-“We had a great time at Barnsley and enjoyed Cotswolds. Thank you for hosting us”, Athinyaa, October 2019
-"Idyllic cottage in great location.”, Victoria, October 2019
-“We really enjoyed our weekend stay in the cottage. A lovely well equipped and comfortable cottage in a gorgeous location. Highly recommend!", Cristina, September 2019
-“The Cottage was really beautiful, well equipped and clean. Comfy beds. Such a charming little spot in Cotswolds, with a really nice pub as the neighbour. Beautiful garden as well. Would love to Come back.”, Elisabeth, September 2019
-"This cottage is exactly like the photos and feels really special when you are there. The interior matches the Cotswold village location and has all the appliances and amenities you could need. Great location, gorgeous house and great communication from Richard who manages the property. Would definitely come back and also highly recommend.”, Abi, August 2019
-"We had a great time at the Winterberry Cottage. The Cottage is very beautiful, well located and superbly equipped. Perfect for a family like ours!", Rafael, August 2019
-"This a beautiful cottage and a great location. I highly recommend it and hope to be back.”, Tonya, June 2019
-“A beautiful cottage in a stunning location, we have stayed many times and keep going back. Would highly recommend!”, Emma, May 2019
-"FAB cottage felt like home! Super little pub opposite too!", Emma, January 2019
-"A perfect pad for Christmas!", Diane, January 2019
-"House was perfect for our needs. well equipped, nicely decorated and very comfortable.", Clare, March 2018
-"Beautiful Cottage in the Cotswolds. The owners were very accommodating with timings and kindly let us stay after the checkout time as there was not another booking, which made a great impression. The lovely kitchen diner was a great room for cooking and chatting in and the large comfy sofas in the front room allowed everyone to have a nice seat infront of the fire. Aga kept the house warm, and heating was on when we arrived. Richard kindly left some milk and bottle of wine which was enjoyed. Great pub across the road with excellent food and garden. Thanks for a great stay, will definitely come again.", Clare, October 2017
-"Fantastic Cottage. Everything perfect. I would definitely stay there again. Very efficient booking, admin, etc.", Diana, October 2017
-"Excellent - one of the best cottages we have ever used." Julie, February 2017
-“We had a really enjoyable time at the cottage. Loved all the features, Aga, wood burner etc . It was very clean and perfect for a break. The kitchen was well equipped, but a little more cutlery would of been good, not that it was a problem. The garden was well maintained and the local pub was really good. The Shower was excellent, very powerful and loved the roll top bath.”, Sally, October 2016
-"My family and I just wanted to say a huge thank you for a wonderful weekend at Winterberry Cottage for the weekend just gone. We all felt it was home from home and none of us wanted to leave! It's a truly gorgeous cottage you have and so very well fitted out. It had absolutely everything we needed and more. We celebrated my mum's 65th birthday and it was great to have some quality family time in such a wonderful location. The bottle of red wine and chocolates was a lovely touch and very much appreciated. We all look forward to returning at some point soon. It's a very special place you have there!" - Karen & family, January 2014
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Winterberry 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 |
|---|
| Charcoal barbecue and utensils (without coal) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Blu-Ray DVD player |
| Fridge/freezer |
High chair |
Kettle |
| Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
Safety barrier |
| Cafetière |
Small selection of books and DVDs |
Toaster |
| Travel cot (without linen) |
Smart TV with surround sound |
Washing machine |
| Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
Tumble dryer |
| Rangemaster oven |
Dartboard |
|
| 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 |
Fire extinguishers |
| Smoke alarms |
Drying rack |
Hair dryer |
| Iron |
Ironing board |
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Travel
Winterberry Cottage is located in the heart of the Central Cotswolds village of Barnsley, approximately four miles from Cirencester.
Travelling by car
Winterberry Cottage is easily accessed by car, being located within three miles of each of the A417, A419 and A429 (Fosse Way), which are three of the main roads through the Central Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Winterberry Cottage is Kemble (approximately nine miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of less than ninety minutes.
Travelling by plane
Winterberry Cottage is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 83 miles, approximately 75 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 60 miles, approximately 80 minute drive.
