Description
Summary
Wyncliffe is a detached Cotswold stone cottage which sleeps four guests, in two bedrooms, with a spacious family bathroom. Built in the early 19th century, the property has been furnished in a contemporary style with charming character features to equal some of the older cottages in the area. These features include a stunning inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, exposed Cotswold stone walls and exposed beams. The character of the property is complemented by modern touches from wireless internet access and a Freeview TV, to the well-equipped kitchen which overlooks the attractive enclosed garden. Free on-street parking is readily available close to the cottage.
Location
Wyncliffe is tucked away on a peaceful lane in the much loved market town of Chipping Campden, one of the larger towns of the Cotswolds. This vibrant town is popular amongst locals and tourists alike, offering a variety of local inns, independent shops, tea rooms and restaurants to enjoy. The town is also known for its impressive architecture, including the 17th century Market Hall and the East Banqueting House, and for the glorious countryside that surrounds it. There are numerous walking and cycle routes available on its doorstep, including the famous 100 mile long Cotswold Way long distance walking trail and shorter circular walks for leisurely days spent exploring the area.
Chipping Campden is well placed for exploring the other beautiful towns and villages of the North Cotswolds, such as Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway and Snowshill. Popular tourist attractions in the area include the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, The Model Village in Bourton-on-the-Water and Hidcote Gardens, now under ownership of the National Trust. Further afield destinations such as Bath, Oxford, Blenheim Palace and Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, are easily accessible for day trips.
Description
Wyncliffe is the perfect base for a family or group of friends who are seeking a relaxing break in the Cotswolds. The cottage is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
|---|
| Kitchen |
The well presented kitchen has a stunning Cotswold stone feature wall and is well-equipped for home cooking. It contains:
- double fan assisted oven with six-ring gas hob
- fridge/freezer
- washing machine
- slimline dishwasher, bean to cup coffee machine, kettle, cafetière and toaster
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| Dining/living room |
Two steps lead down from the kitchen into the bright and airy living area. This open plan space has exposed wooden beams and wonderful limestone flooring, and overlooks the delightful garden. It contains:
- wooden dining table with seating for six
- tumble dryer
- inglenook fireplace with cosy wood burning stove
- two three-seater sofas, two pouffes and small footstool
- Freeview TV and DVD player on rotational stand
- Bluetooth CD radio player
- small selection of books
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| Master bedroom |
This beautifully presented dual aspect bedroom has original wooden floorboards and offers lovely views of the garden. It contains:
- king size bed
- freestanding wardrobe and chest of drawers
- full length mirror
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| Bedroom 2 |
With a step up into the room, this tastefully decorated bedroom contains:
- double bed
- chest of drawers
- hanging rail with two small wicker baskets above
- wall mirror
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| Family bathroom |
This bright and spacious bathroom contains:
- freestanding bath, walk-in rain shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
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The gorgeous private garden is at the front of the property, with a wonderful patio area directly outside the kitchen which houses a garden table with seating for six, plus a stylish chiminea. The rest of the garden is laid to lawn, with fragrant roses and lavender adding splashes of colour and a variety of trees casting welcome shade in the warmer months. A dry-stone wall encloses the garden and alongside this wall runs a dried out culvert. The two foot culvert used to be a stream and whilst no water flows through the channel now, young children should be supervised in the garden at all times. This tranquil area is a lovely spot for al fresco dining, or for simply relaxing in the deck chairs whilst taking in the scents and sights of the garden.
There is free on-street parking readily available close to the property.
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
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 up to two additional infants.
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: King size bed
- Bedroom 2: Double bed
Bathroom
- Family bathroom: Freestanding bath, walk-in rain shower, 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 and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access, a Freeview TV with DVD player, and a Bluetooth CD radio player.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is poor, typically being better outside the property than inside.
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
Guests are welcome to bring their own travel cot and high chair, to accommodate two infants.
The property’s garden is enclosed, however there is a two foot deep disused culvert running alongside the wall and 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, cupful of coffee beans, 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 are some uneven floorboards in the master bedroom and steps between some rooms, both of 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.
There is a two foot deep disused culvert running alongside the wall in the garden and therefore young children should be supervised outside 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.
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
Wyncliffe was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in August 2019. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"This is a lovely, cozy and well equipped cottage. We enjoyed a fabulous long weekend with our young son. The surrounding area is beautiful with lots of lovely places to visit. The sofas are very comfortable and the addition of a bean to cup coffee machine was very welcome! I would definitely recommend.", Sarah, August 2020
-“This cottage is in a lovely location within the village. Very clean with a large amount of quality features making this property a first rate stay. The hosts were very quick and polite in answering any questions. Would defiantly stay again.”, Jake, January 2020
-"Absolutely loved this little cottage, so cosy and warm, beautifully decorated and perfectly placed. I would absolutely recommend it.", Ruth, November 2019
-"Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. The cottage was equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing weekend.", Lisa, October 2019
-"Cottage was lovely very comfortable ideal situation", Linda, October 2019
-“The cottage is in a perfect location in the town, as we walked up to the door, there was certainly lots of “wows” & as we walked through the property this continued... The property is very clean & such a homely feel, the log burner was such a cosy feel too... The sofas & beds were very comfy... It’s a beautiful home...we absolutely loved our stay!!! Thank you....”, Maxine, October 2019
-“The most beautiful cottage, in a peaceful location, yet close to amenities. So much character, comfortable beds, gorgeous fire, lovely sofas, and great use of space. We stay in a lot of cottages, and this one is up there with the best !”, Steve, September 2019
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy Wyncliffe 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 |
|---|
| Chiminea (without coal) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
DVD player |
| Six-ring gas hob |
Fridge/freezer |
Tumble dryer |
| Kettle |
Bluetooth CD radio player |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Double fan assisted oven |
Toaster |
Freeview TV |
| Washing machine |
Wireless internet |
Slimline dishwasher |
| Small selection of books and guides |
Bean to cup coffee machine |
Cafetière |
| 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 |
|---|
| Hair dryer |
CO detectors |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguisher |
First aid kit |
| Ironing board |
Iron |
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Travel
Wyncliffe 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:
- Heathrow International Airport: 84 miles, approximately 100 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 38 miles, approximately 50 minute drive.
