Willow Vale

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

21 Customer Review(s)

Julie
May 2021

“Character Cottages were very responsive to our needs and questions.”

The house was pristine, with milk and shortbread left for us in the kitchen. I would definitely be happy to rent from them again.

The house was pristine, with milk and shortbread left for us in the kitchen. I would definitely be happy to rent from them again.

- Julie, May 2021
Jennifer May 2021

“E had a lovely weekend at this cosy cottage.”

It's a perfect size for a small to medium family. The wood stove is excellent, the kitchen is well-equipped and there is a garden up the top for kids to play and the parents to have a nice drink in the late afternoon. The owners must use it for their own family as there are lots of toys and books for the kids, local info and walking maps for the adults, and the cottage has a nice lived-in feel. The location is perfect, close to Broadway, Bourton and Stow but off the tourist trail. Snowshill village is just gorgeous - very small and not too busy, just a few instagrammers outside the church. There are fantastic walks around, a really nice and interesting National Trust, Broadway tower just up the road, and the relaxed pub has a great beer garden with a playground for the kids.

- Jennifer, May 2021
Nancy Oct 2020

“Wonderful views, peaceful location, cosy warm and well equipped house, we had a wonderful stay and enjoyed our first family trip to the Cotswolds immensely.”

- Nancy, Oct 2020
Diana Oct 2020

“A very cosy cottage with a beautiful outlook to the church and distant views beyond.”

The interior has been tastefully done and is all in good order. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Diana, Oct 2020
Jessica Sep 2020

“Lovely stay, fab location and comfy beds!”

- Jessica, Sep 2020
Henry Aug 2020

“Quaint and well situated two story cottage in the heart of the Cotswold's.”

- Henry, Aug 2020
Naomi Aug 2020

“Such a comfortable and pretty house in a beautiful location.”

The beds and bedding were so comfortable. The house equipped with everything you could need, along with children’s books and a selection of games. Behind the house lies an elevated garden, perfect for star gazing or an early evening drink! The village of snowshill is so picturesque with a church and a local pub. Can’t wait to book again, next time in the winter!

- Naomi, Aug 2020
Natalie Jul 2020

“Cute little place to stay!”

- Natalie, Jul 2020
Jack Jul 2020

“The property is gorgeous, fantastically situated and a really comfortable place to stay, from the gorgeous hidden garden, the very well equipped kitchen to the local guides left for your use.”

Would recommend to anyone!

- Jack, Jul 2020
Emily Mar 2020

“Lovely cottage, perfect location for our young family and loads of baby and kid essentials are provided.”

Already booked to return in Septembers, what more can I say!

- Emily, Mar 2020
Ricardy Jan 2020

“My family and I had an amazing week exploring the Cotswolds and this cottage was a perfect place to relax and enjoy the calmness of the area.”

Highly recommended.

- Ricardy, Jan 2020
Richard Nov 2019

“Cosy cottage with real log burner, beautiful location and comfortable furnishings”

- Richard, Nov 2019
Kristine Aug 2019

“We had a lovely two weeks stay in the cottage.”

There is so much to do within an hours drive we didn’t get to do it all and the cottage was very well set up for children including high chairs, travel cot, plastic ware and of great relief with a baby, two stair gates! A quaint little village with tourists wandering around on foot rather than lots of traffic and buses which made it much quieter than neighbouring Broadway.

- Kristine, Aug 2019
Mayako Aug 2019

“Everything was great.”

Calm, tidy, nice neighbourhood...! We want to stay again.

- Mayako, Aug 2019
Hayley Jul 2019

“We had a lovely time at the Willow Vale cottage.”

It was clean, charming and cosy. No complaints at all. Would definitely recommend.

- Hayley, Jul 2019
Tom Jun 2019

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Willow Vale.”

Exactly as advertised. Amazing location with great hiking nearby. Would definitely return.

- Tom, Jun 2019
Mei Jun 2019

“Wonderful stay with my family in what we found to be the most scenic and idyllic town in all of Cotswolds.”

Everything surpassed our expectations, especially the fantastic location and how updated the interiors of this historic cottage are.

- Mei, Jun 2019
Fiona May 2019

“We had a wonderful stay in Willow Vale.”

We had my parents and our two kids and there were some lovely little touches for young children like toys and dvds. The area is stunning and we loved enjoying nights in the cottage and lovely sunny afternoons in the garden!

- Fiona, May 2019
Veronica May 2019

“Lovely clean cottage with everything you might need .”

Perfect location in a lovely village

- Veronica, May 2019
Amanda Apr 2019

“A wonderful cottage in a very quaint village.”

Stylish decor and lovely bedrooms. Lots to do nearby and also only 40 mins from Warwick Castle which was a fab day out with 3 kids.

- Amanda, Apr 2019
Tim Mar 2019

“We loved this cottage - it was perfect - it lived up to our expectations in every way.”

Highly recommended, we'd love to come back!

- Tim, Mar 2019
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The property

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. 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. Willow Vale is a terraced cottage overlooking the village church. The front door opens into an entrance hall, which leads to the following open plan areas: Living room: A beautiful room with a wood burning stove and exposed beams. There are two sofas and a Smart TV with DVD player; Kitchen/dining room: A stylish sideboard separates the dining area from the living room. The dining area has a wooden dining table with seating for six, and the kitchen has an electric oven, four-ring induction hob, built-in microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle and Tassimo coffee machine. There is also a washing machine/tumble dryer. Stairs lead up from the living area to the first floor, off which are the following rooms: Bedroom 2: An elegantly decorated room with king size bed, co-ordinating bedside table and chest of drawers, storage cupboard and armchair; Bedroom 3: With views to the back garden, this room has full size bunk beds (suitable for adults) and a chest of drawers; Family bathroom: Contains a walk-in shower, bath, toilet and wash basin. Further stairs lead up to the top floor and the following room: Master bedroom: Located in the eaves, this beautiful room contains a king size bed and dressing table overlooking the church and village green. There are two chests of drawers and additional space for hanging clothes. From the kitchen, the back door opens onto a shared space with steps up to a small garden. From here, a path leads behind outbuildings to the large, private garden with stunning countryside views. In additional to a picnic bench and seating for eight, there is a children’s play area. Off street parking is available for one car next to the garage and there is further on street parking available in the village.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size (one second-floor), 1 x child’s bunk
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Electric central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Tassimo coffee maker (without capsules), kettle, toaster, wooden dining table with seating for six, hairdryer
Smart TV, DVD player, WiFi, selection of DVD’s
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
2 x highchairs, cot and stair gate available
Off-road parking for 1 car
Shared service area, leading up to a small garden with a picnic table and children’s play area
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 3.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles

About the location

SNOWSHILL

Broadway 3 miles; Moreton in Marsh 7 miles; Stow on the Wold 9 miles.

Snowshill village sits on the top of the escarpment above the villages of Broadway, Buckland, and Laverton. It is a secluded village where ancient pretty cottages and a 19th century church cluster around a small green. As its name implies - if there is any snow about then you will find it here first.
Snowshill is renowned for its manor house, now administered by the National Trust. The Manor was owned by Winchcombe Abbey as early as 821, until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539. It was at one point part of Katherine Parr's marriage dowry, although she probably never visited. The house passed through many different hands and the way it has been added on to at different points in its history reflects this. The northern end of the house is the oldest surviving part, dating from around 1500, still medieval in its design. It was extended and reshaped in around 1600 but it was the additions by the Sambach family in the early part of the eighteenth century that from one viewpoint radically altered the aspect of the manor from an Elizabethan to a Georgian house.
The village is also home to a wonderfully unspoiled fifteenth century inn - The Snowshill Arms.
If you're feeling energetic, and are in the village over the summer months, then wander 3/4 mile up through the village and visit the famous lavender fields.
The fame of the village has increased in recent years with many tv and films using it as a beautiful location - the most notable of which is probably the filming of Bridget Jones' Diary.

Note: 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. Note: A telephone is provided for incoming and local calls only. Note: Due to its rural location, guests should be aware that mobile phone reception can be very poor. Note: The property’s garden is not enclosed, therefore young children and dogs should be supervised outside at all times.

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Reviews

“Character Cottages were very responsive to our needs and questions.”

“E had a lovely weekend at this cosy cottage.”

“Wonderful views, peaceful location, cosy warm and well equipped house, we had a wonderful stay and enjoyed our first family trip to the Cotswolds immensely.”

“A very cosy cottage with a beautiful outlook to the church and distant views beyond.”

“Lovely stay, fab location and comfy beds!”

“Quaint and well situated two story cottage in the heart of the Cotswold's.”

“Such a comfortable and pretty house in a beautiful location.”

“Cute little place to stay!”

“The property is gorgeous, fantastically situated and a really comfortable place to stay, from the gorgeous hidden garden, the very well equipped kitchen to the local guides left for your use.”

“Lovely cottage, perfect location for our young family and loads of baby and kid essentials are provided.”

“My family and I had an amazing week exploring the Cotswolds and this cottage was a perfect place to relax and enjoy the calmness of the area.”

“Cosy cottage with real log burner, beautiful location and comfortable furnishings”

“We had a lovely two weeks stay in the cottage.”

“Everything was great.”

“We had a lovely time at the Willow Vale cottage.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Willow Vale.”

“Wonderful stay with my family in what we found to be the most scenic and idyllic town in all of Cotswolds.”

“We had a wonderful stay in Willow Vale.”

“Lovely clean cottage with everything you might need .”

“A wonderful cottage in a very quaint village.”

“We loved this cottage - it was perfect - it lived up to our expectations in every way.”

The property

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About the location

SNOWSHILL