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Willow Cottage

Hampnett nr Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire (Ref. 1091264)

3.8

Manor Cottages rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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32 Customer Review(s)

  • Natasha

    “We found the property to be in need of a deep clean, renovation and update.”

    When we arrived the heating and hot water was out which took some time to fix. Then the next morning we woke up and the electricity had stopped working. The smart TV intermittently would stop working and I think needed new batteries and none in the house. The furniture felt a bit dusty and unclean. No toiletries are provided except hand soap, and the hand soap was heavily watered down. Only the tiniest bit of washing liquid provided so we needed to buy our own! Booking through manor cottages was ...

    When we arrived the heating and hot water was out which took some time to fix. Then the next morning we woke up and the electricity had stopped working. The smart TV intermittently would stop working and I think needed new batteries and none in the house. The furniture felt a bit dusty and unclean. No toiletries are provided except hand soap, and the hand soap was heavily watered down. Only the tiniest bit of washing liquid provided so we needed to buy our own! Booking through manor cottages was also not ideal - it was difficult to communicate any requests in advance. Would much rather go through an Airbnb where you communicate directly with the owner. Overall would not stay again.

    - Natasha, December 2023

    Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at Willow Cottage. I'm sorry to hear you had a couple of issues at the property, but i believe you spoke to our out of hrs with regards to the tripped switch, which temporarily turned off the power, along with the TV as the power was down and effected all electrical appliances for a short period of time. The remote just needed some new batteries, which we would normally provide, but unfortunately we couldn't late on Christmas Eve so apologies for this inconvenience . With regards to the cleaning we will pass on your comments to Managed Services for review, but we can only apologies if this wasn't up to our usual high standards. With regards to the soap, we only provide a starter pack which is enough for a few days, this includes, toilet rolls, hand soap, a few dishwasher tables, sponge, cloth, washing up liquid. Never the less you should have enough of everything for a few days. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x king-size
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Utility
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Oil-fired central heating with woodburning stove
  • Double electric oven, Rangemaster with grill, six-ring electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine (without capsules), hairdryer
  • 60” cinema flatscreen TV, Apple TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and cot available
  • Designated parking place
  • Multi-level rear lawn and patio garden with furniture and front garden with bench
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Logs and kindling is not provided for the wood burner Shop and pub 2.3 miles

The property

Bourton on the Water 6.2 miles Willow Cottage is a stunning Cotswold stone property, decorated and furnished to an extremely high standard.

The cottage is one of a short row of Grade II listed properties tucked away in a quiet lane in the idyllic village of Hampnett, which sits in the valley of the river Leach.

There are many beautiful walks accessible directly from the cottage, including a lovely mile long walk through the fields to the pretty market town of Northleach, which has a well-regarded pub and a number of shops.

Hampnett is in the heart of the Cotswolds, and is within easy reach of the many beautiful towns and villages of the region, as well as being perfectly placed for exploring many other popular destinations, including Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath.

London is also easily accessible for a day trip. This stunning, traditional cottage has been elegantly presented by its owners, with a mixture of antique and contemporary furniture, plus period features such as a stone fireplace with a wood burning stove.

This character is complemented by modern facilities, including high speed wireless internet access, a Smart cinema TV, Sonos surround sound system and a well presented kitchen. Willow Cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms, with two bathrooms.

There is a large garden at the rear of the property, with a smaller garden at the front.

Parking is available for one car in a designated bay and further free on street parking is readily available in the village.

Willow Cottage is perfect for a family with older children, or two couples, seeking an idyllic rural retreat in the heart of the Cotswold countryside.

Willow Cottage is one of a short row of cottages located on a quiet lane, surrounded by lovely countryside.

The front door opens into a small porch area, with the following rooms on the ground floor: Living room: This large room has been beautifully furnished, with stylish sofas and chairs complemented by various antique pieces, plus a feature stone fireplace with wood burning stove and alcove book cases on either side.

There is a three-seater sofa, two matching arm chairs and a leather wingback arm chair, plus a 60" Smart cinema TV, with Apple TV box and Roku streaming for Amazon Prime, as well as a Sonos surround sound system; Kitchen/dining room: Steps lead up from the living room into the stylish kitchen, which contains a two-oven electric Rangemaster with a grill and six ring electric hob, a fridge, freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, Kitchen Aid and Nespresso coffee machine (pods not included).

There is a large wooden dining table in the centre of the room, which comfortably seats four, and a lovely Welsh dresser.

The kitchen looks out over the back garden and has a door leading outside; Utility room: Accessed from the kitchen, this convenient room contains a microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, food mixer and juicer; Stairs lead up from the kitchen to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms: Master Bedroom: Steps lead up to this stylish room, which overlooks the garden, and contains a king size bed.

There is a large, elegant ensuite bathroom, which contains a bath with an overhead shower, toilet, wash basin and dressing table; Bedroom 2: Another luxurious room, with exposed beams, a window seat and a king-size bed; Family bathroom: A pretty room that contains a bath with overhead shower, wash basin and toilet. The back door leads out into the well-established garden, where stone steps lead up to a patio area with a table and seating for four.

Further steps lead up to an expansive lawned area, with lovely views over the cottage to the the rolling countryside beyond.

At the front of the cottage is a small garden with a wooden bench, and also at the front there is a parking bay, with space for one car.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER

Stow-on-the-Wold 4 miles; Moreton-in-Marsh 8 miles; Chipping Norton 13 miles; Cheltenham 15.5 miles.

Located in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the historic village of Bourton-on-the-Water dates back to Neolithic times with over 100 buildings being Grade II listed or higher. The picturesque high street nestles alongside the River Windrush over which several low stone bridges span, which is why Bourton-on-the-Water is known as the Venice in the Cotswolds. Tradition states that an annual football match is played in the summer, in the River Windrush with the banks lined with spectators, with the aim to score as many goals as possible and get as wet as possible! The village has an eclectic range of visitor attractions, including The Model Village, Cotswold Motor Museum, Birdland Park and Gardens as well as a Dragonfly Maze, monthly farmers’ market as well as many tea rooms, an artisan bakery, antiques and craft markets, traditional sweet shop, cycle hire and its very own perfumery. Nearby, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises traditional England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly farmers' market. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antiques shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Also take a visit to the medieval town of Burford for a great day out where you can enjoy a trip to the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are both within easy reach and make a great day out. The spa town of Cheltenham is, architecturally, the most complete Regency town in England with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called The City of Dreaming Spires has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also all within easy reach.

Note: Regrettably, Willow Cottage does not accept children under the age of 8 and only allows up to one child, aged 8 and over; babes-in-arms are accepted and a travel cot (without linen) and a high chair are provided.

Note: The property has two floors, steps into some rooms, and steps in the garden, which could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility.

Note: 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.

Note: Willow Cottage does not accept hen, stag or similar parties.

Please note: No logs, kindling , firelighters or matches are provided. If you require logs for your stay we can provide them for an additional charge

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas