Key Features
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 £250 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 is 6+2 guests, at any point during your stay (with the +2 option being a sofa bed in the snug). 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 eight 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 up to two additional infants.
Pets
One dog is accepted, at a cost of £25 per booking.
For the comfort of future guests, we ask that the dog remains 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 3pm 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
- Snug/bedroom 4: Double sofa bed
Bathrooms
- Master bedroom ensuite: Walk-in rain shower with handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash basin
- Family bathroom: Bath with overhead rain shower and a handheld shower attachment, toilet and wash 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 wood burning stove from October to April, and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access, four TVs, a DVD player and Sonos speakers.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is generally OK.
Parking
The property has a private driveway with parking space for 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) 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
There is a children’s army bunker in the garden and children should be supervised at all times.
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.
Hen, Stag and other same sex groups
Unfortunately, Hen, Stag and other same sex groups are not allowed at Woodside.
If you would like to enquire as part of a same sex group, please contact us, as these may be accepted at the sole discretion of the property owner. Please note that same sex family groups are welcome.
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
Woodside was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in February 2019. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Fantastic stay! House was lovely, exceeded our expectations. Excellent location, enjoyed trips to Stratford, Warwick Castle, Chipping Norton, Cotswold Wildlife park and any other villages nearby. Had a lovely evening meal at the Butcher's Arms - pies were amazing! Overall a truly excellent stay, will hopefully be back and will definitely recommend, thank you.", Leonard, August 2021
-"Had a wonderful 6 days. GWE railway was great (go on a Sunday for a miniature railway), Eastnor Castle was excellent (1hr away but great for dogs and kids), Cotswold Wildlife Park again good (but pre-book), Bourton on the Water (don't go on a Wednesday as railway and some shops shut) and last day we went to Kenilwoan Castle and Stratford. Can recommend the Pheasant pub - we went twice as good price, portions and dog friendly! Kings Arms is also lovely and lots of dog walks. Everyone in village very friendly. Great location with lots to do. Thank you", Jo, August 2021
-"Fantastic stay in a beautiful cottage which had everything we could have ever needed. We've had a fantastic time exploring the Cotswolds from water boarding to Elvis at the Kings Arms! Many thanks.", The McLeod's Family, July 2021
-"Really lovely stay at Woodside - very comfy with everything you might need (once we'd found the hidden utensil drawer!) Unfortunate with the weather but able to enjoy walks - Kingsgate, Broadway Tower, Dovers Hill. Kings Arms is a must, highly recommend, easy drive to Stratford. Really sad to leave!", Eisenberg Family, July 2021
-"Lovely stay. House very comfortable - well suited for lots of hiking in the Cotswolds. Wine tasting at Welcombe Hills, recommend the kings Arms and Ebbington Arms. Thank you." Julie, July 2021
-" We had a brilliant time thank you! The cottage is wonderful...love the kitchen and the garden served us well during the heat wave! Perhaps we will be back...and we will be highly recommending this place :)", Beech, July 2021
-"Had a lovely week. House exceeded our expectations- well stocked, comfy beds and lovely village amenities close by. We too tried the wine tasting - Little Oak - very good. Kings Arms is really good too :) Thank you!", Lucille, June 2021
-"A fabulous weekend! Made good use of the BBQ and lovely outdoor seating area. House comfortable and super spacious - made for a lovely stay. We also did a lovely long walk which we'd recommend to Chipping Campden then on to Broadway after a pub lunch. Would come back! Cheers :)", Elanor, June 2021
-"A lovely break in a beautiful part of the world! Thank you! We ate at the Kings Arms one evening - food was delicious but the service disappointing. we had a lovely day out at Stratford-upon-Avon, and enjoyed some beautiful walks in the sunshine. The play park by the butchers in the village was a great find.", Justin, June 2021
-"We have has a lovely 4 days in the house. we visited Stratford, Broadway and our favourite, Little Oak vineyard for wine tasting and lunch was fantastic. A lovely evening and meal in the Kings Arms. The house is lovely and well situated." Steve, June 2021
-"Beautiful cottage with so much space and everything we needed. We loved exploring the area with local walks. Thank you!", Philippa, June 2021
-"Lovely house! The place was spotless, in a lovely area and very spacious. The kitchen especially was brilliant and big. Would go back in a heartbeat.", Thomas, May 2021
-"Had an amazing stay! Enjoyed our long weekend in this lovely house. The local area is beautiful, would come back again!", Tom, May 2021
-"We've all had a lovely stay here at Woodside. The local area is beautiful as is this house, it's a great base to explore.", Jones family, April 2021
-"A lovely holiday house for our family, we totally loved it! Great hub to explore around and a beautiful cottage, one can find whatever needed for a comfortable stay.", Ada, April 2021
-"Woodside exceeded our expectations and I would thoroughly recommend this property if you're looking for that perfect, cosy, Cotswolds vacation with family. The house is spacious and clean, with a charming fireplace and gorgeous morning views across a field of sheep. The kitchen is modern with smart appliances that are a pleasure to use. And the Games Room, with pool table and darts board, was perfect for a little post dinner entertainment. Just a couple of minutes' walk from the house is a very well stocked convenience store, and further along the High Street is a small post office and the Kings Arms pub, which does excellent food. The walk recommended in the guest information booklet was perfect for a sunny winter's day. We had a great time and hope to be back next year!", Joanna, December 2020
-"A beautiful home in a great location- perfectly clean with everything you would need including books and games for kids. Communication was excellent from start to finish. Thanks Anna!", Neda, October 2020
-"Thanks to Anna for a lovely stay in her beautiful cottage. The welcome guide was full of useful info, including some great walks for the dog. The cottage had everything we needed and was a great location for exploring the Cotswolds. Would recommend and stay again. Thanks again!", Scott and Megan, October 2020
-"Really enjoyed the stay, the hosts were very welcoming and answered any questions we had. Would recommend to anyone looking for a nice peaceful stay away in the Cotswolds.", Prajith, October 2020
-"Really spacious and modern property with a lovely homely cottage feel.", Sarah, September 2020
-"We needed a break away during Covid 19 risks, especially for my mother has been shielding since March 2020. Had a lovely relaxing time. The house is well equipped and we enjoyed the view from the two bedrooms. Thank you.", Nina, August 2020
-"Lovely, comfortable and well presented home. Poor weather meant we couldn’t go very far but it was nice to relax in the cottage. Thank you very much.", The Langleys & The Furneauxs, August 2020
-"We had a wonderful week in your beautiful cottage and loved exploring the countryside around us. The weather was lovely and we enjoyed sitting in your garden, together with a bit of pool. Thank you, it was greatly enjoyed by all.", The Cook Family, August 2020
-"Nice house with garden in a village well served with shops, children’s park and walks. House surprisingly roomy and well presented. Good location for activities for the family. I recommend it.", Victoria, August 2020
-"We had a wonderful stay in Mickleton. The photos don’t do the house justice! Kitchen and Outside area are gorgeous, as are the bathrooms/ bedroom. Only criticism would be that the sofa bed in forth room was uncomfortable and short of toilet paper for a full house for 3 days. Very flexible check out was also great. Maybe some blankets for the outdoor seating would be a great touch. I Would be very happy to recommend to friends and family and hope to return soon.", Katie, July 2020
-"Woodside is a lovely cottage with great space downstairs for socialising. Very well stocked with everything you could possibly need - even cutlery for the little ones.”, Alison, March 2020
-"Amazing property, very much a home from home! Will be returning soon!", Aaron, March 2020
-"Lovely house, thank you for the welcome package, had everything thing we could of asked for. Fantastic location, games room is brilliant. A lovely stay had by all. Happy new year, will visit again. Many thanks.",Paul, Karen, Ian, Kelly, Tom, Beth, Henry and Poppy the dog, January 2020
-"Wow what a fantastic house. The location was great - just a few mins walk from the village and easily accessible to Broadway and other lovely towns or villages. The house is so well equipped and newly refurbished. The open fire is lovely - so homely. You can get kindling from the local supermarket. We were 7 and the house was an ideal size but probably better with 6. We had a lot of fun with the pool table in the garage. Ample parking for 2 cars.", Wendy, January 2020
-"Such a wonderful house. Couldn’t of asked for a friendlier welcome pack and Christmas tree! The whole house so comfortable and warm. We loved the open fire and many favourable comments on the wonderful showers and great kitchen appliances. Hope to visit again. Many thanks.", The Ashelys, December 2019
-"Thank you for allowing us to stay in your lovely house. This was a pre-Xmas family get together in the gorgeous Cotswolds. Enjoyed walking, and family meals together in the house. Thank you! P.S. Thank you for the welcome pack!", Lawrance Family, December 2019
-"Thank you for the lovely welcome basket and for a grand stay in your house. The Christmas tree was a lovely touch. We had a really good festive week, lovely village and walks. Can you arrange some snow next time?!?", Simon, Clare, Jeremy, Andrew, Christian & Otto, December 2019
-"Such a wonderful house. Couldn’t of asked for a friendlier welcome pack and Christmas tree! The whole house so comfortable and warm. We loved the open fire and many favourable comments on the wonderful showers and great kitchen appliances. Hope to visit again.", Janet, Robert, Hazel, Matt, Emma, Eva, Jake and Lola the dog, December 2019
-"Fabulous cottage with all the amenities you could wish for. Thanks for making us feel so welcome.", Anna & Leigh, November 2019
-"We had a great week at Woodside. It is a lovely cottage in a delightful village. The local shop and nearby pubs are great. The owner was very helpful.”, James, October 2019
-"Beautiful house with everything you could possible want. I discovered I love home gadgets. Mickleton was good base - lovely to walk around, good local shops and pubs. Great walks on the doorstep. Short drive to many Cotswold attractions. Anna was an exceptional host, welcoming and helpful. Wish we could have stayed longer.", Caroline, September 2019
-“A lovely holiday home to spend some quality time together – A levels and graduating have been achieved this summer by the “youngsters” so we needed some chill out time! Enjoyed playing countless games of pool, made some lovely meals in the well-equipped kitchen and benefited from the hottest Bank Holiday weekend ever! Enjoyed pie night at Butchers Arms, burgers at Kings Arms and afternoon tea at The Three Ways. And thank you for the welcome goodies – my daily coffee was lovely!”, Ford family, August 2019
-“A lovely house and perfect for us for our four night stay. We visited Chipping Campden, a few great farm shops, ‘All Things Wild’, Stratford-upon-Avon and had a wonderful Sunday roast at the Churchill Arms in Paxford. Thank you for the arrival basket and for the great stay!”, Rachel, Michael, Charlotte, Hugo and Arthur, August 2019
-"We had such a lovely time in your charming cottage. Our stay was cosy and very comfortable, location was also convenient for public tansportation for exploring the beautiful countryside. We cooked many a happy meal in your well equipped kitchen as well. Thank you for the welcome goodies and for helping us make some beautiful, everlasting memories with friends.", Anita, Lola, Nisha and Saroj, August 2019
-“Thank you Anna. Yes we’ve had a lovely stay. Such a great location to explore some of the Cotswolds and we were very lucky with the weather.”, Caroline, August 2019
-“Lovely house in an ideal location to explore the lovely surrounding villages including Stratford upon Avon. House was well equipped and the welcome pack was very much appreciated.”, Alison, July 2019
