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Sansome Cottage Ilmington. COTSWOLDS 2 bed/2 bath 4miles from Chipping Campden – Home 3171807 Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Sansome Cottage Ilmington. COTSWOLDS 2 bed/2 bath 4miles from Chipping Campden – Home 3171807

  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 4
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

It’s important that you review our agreement before making your payment or submitting your booking request. You can review the document by selecting 'booking contract' before you submit payment . Please see info on November bookings.

Entirely owner managed, maintained and loved, Sansome House Cottage lies in the courtyard of Sansome House, a very attractive peaceful setting on the edge of Ilmington, one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds. Converted from 18th Century farm buildings, refurbished and modernised, it offers a home away from home. Ideal for a romantic break, a family holiday, couples, walkers (fabulous walks!), cyclists, or just for those wanting to relax together in comfortable & roomy surroundings. Unsuitable for pets & under 5's.

This centrally heated cottage with open log fire has a cosy & comfortable sitting room. The large sunny kitchen/dining room is extremely well-equipped & leads to a small private garden. There is a shower room downstairs and a bathroom with bath upstairs. The main bedroom with dressing room off has a King bed made up as 'Austrian twins' with separate mattresses & duvets on the one frame so suitable for very close friends as well as couples .The twin bedroom has singles which are longer than standard (200 cm long mattresses)

The cottage combines the traditional with modern comforts & is ultra clean. You will find freshly picked flowers in nearly every room. The cottage is perfect as a base for exploring the wonderful Cotswold countryside on the doorstep, by car, on foot, or by bike. We look forward to welcoming you & doing everything we can to make your stay a memorable one. The cottage welcomes non-smokers and children over 5. My Sansome Cottage "Whats On" gives comprehensive details about activities and events in the area throughout the year.

Entrance hall with staircase to 1st floor. This is quite steep and is unsuitable for those who have difficulty on stairs and just one of many reasons we do not accept under fives although well behaved children over five are welcome. Cloakroom with shower. (recently remodelled). The sunny kitchen is unusually well equipped for a holiday let. There are 4 types of coffee maker -electric drip filter, French press, Nespresso machine and hob top espresso maker. We leave basic starter amounts of stores such as salt sugar, oil, tea, coffee etc. so you don't have to rush to the shop as soon as you arrive. Also small supplies of loo paper, kitchen foil, w.up liquid etc. Patio doors to enclosed garden with table, chairs, BBQ. Seasonal herbs in the garden for the cook, who also has a small flat screen TV to watch in the kitchen.

Drawing room: An attractive room, getting afternoon sun, with stripped floorboards and antique Persian rugs. Two comfortable sofas and an easy chair. Freesat (not cable) 43" HDTV/selection of books/maps/guides/board games /puzzles to borrow. WIFI access is FOC.

Upstairs: two bedrooms with bathroom in between. Bath, loo and handbasin (no shower). Principal bedroom has small flat screen TV and a small dressing room off with basin.

Exterior Details: You drive into an enclosed courtyard (CCTV protected) and park your car right outside your front door. The other buildings around are our garages and outhouses. The cottage garage houses the ping pong, tumble drier, barbeque and extra fridge freezer if required. There is room for safe bicycle storage and you can charge your e-bike there.

The house garden is a haven for wildlife so full of birdsong and you may see our pheasant, deer, badgers, foxes, squirrels, a hedgehog or Mr Mole. Your own garden is small and very private. The situation is very quiet and peaceful, save for the church bell practice on Wednesdays or the children playing outside at the school up the road in Back Street, in term time and of course the odd mower in summer.The hill above the village is the highest point in Warwickshire and there is wonderful walking country all around, the whole area being criss crossed with walking and bridle paths; you can wander through open fields, along escarpments and through wooded areas or just meander on the many village footpaths. A little stream trickles through the village and a mini-waterfall cascades from the restored medieval fish ponds which are owned by the manor house.

The cottage is 4 minutes walk from 2 good dining pubs serving lunch and dinner,The Red Lion & The Howard Arms- Bronze award in Pub of the Year for England amongst the accolades. The excellent village shop on the Upper Green, sells fresh fruit and vegetables, locally sourced meat, bread from a local bakery. A cafe is attached. More grocery shops are 5-10 mins drive - Chipping Campden or Shipston, Waitrose supermarket is only 10 minutes away. There is a Sports Club in Ilmington and a leisure centre 5 minutes drive away. Cycle & walk guides available..

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Table tennis
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Although a car is not essential ( with a shop and two dining pubs + online supermarket delivery availability) we do recommend that you have one, in order to really get the most out of your holiday as there are so many wonderful, sometimes out of the way, places to explore. Local transport is sketchy but improving (4 x buses to Moreton and Stratford now Mon-Sat). There are trains to London from both Stratford and Moreton in Marsh. I have devised some suggested day trips which I have left in the folder - mostly encompassing a historic house or garden of which there are many in the area.. Ordinary bikes as well as electric bikes are available locally for hire. The pedal cycles can be delivered to the cottage.Garage bike storage.

Interaction with guest

A tea tray is left to welcome you and a few other treats along with a small box of logs should you want to curl up on the sofa with a book in front of an open fire. We live in the big house the other side of the courtyard (separated by a lawn and tree) and are available for help and advice, in person or online, most of the time.We aim to provide a place which is as if you are house guests at a little country house and everything has been left ready for you, including freshly picked flowers. We always make cleaning a high priority and use hospital grade sanitiser. There is a CCTV camera in the courtyard for the security of the house, cottage and outbuildings.

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

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House rules

My cottage booking form (link in agreement) must be filled in after you book here as I need more details than the site gives me. Maximum of 4 people staying who are all non-smokers. Daytime visitors limited to an additional 4. No visiting pets or smokers please. No children under five (the cottage is unsuitable). Well behaved over fives are most welcome.

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About the owner

Felicity A.
Calendar last updated:
21 Apr 2024
Years listed:
10
Based in:
United Kingdom
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Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

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“Lovely welcoming cottage in the Cotswold with everything you need”

Reviewed 30 Nov 2023

This cottage was everything we hoped for and more! The owners greeted us the first day and welcomed us with fresh bread, fresh picked raspberries, homemade raspberry jam and delicious cookies. Champag… More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your lovely review. You just caught the very last of our raspberries. But there is always jam! We are lucky to have such a great pub within staggering distance. We hope to see you again in the future.

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“A lovely cottage near Stratford”

Reviewed 22 Jun 2023

This was a wonderful cottage in a lovely quiet lane with a private garden to the back, full of flowers. The beds were comfy and the shower was great. We had several very good meals at the local Howa… More

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Response from the owner What a lovely review - it makes me very happy to know that guests have enjoyed our very special village as well as being happy in our cottage.

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“Wonderful holiday cottage”

Reviewed 1 Jun 2023

We stayed a week at Sansome Cottage and had a thoroughly good time. The cottage itself is roomy and comfortable, with a lovely garden to sit out in, and is so well equipped- Felicity has thought of ev… More

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Response from the owner I was really pleased to get this lovely review (thank you Gill!) and I am so glad these guests had a good time and good weather in Ilmington and around. They were a pleasure to have to stay. I never run out of different ways to walk in the Cotswolds, mostly around Ilmington, whether it be in sun or snow.

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“Cosy and comfortable cottage, a perfect base to explore the Cotswolds”

Reviewed 23 Feb 2022

We booked a week in Sansome Cottage in January, desperate for a holiday even though it was the cold winter months. The cottage was perfect for us, a lovely generous size for two people staying, althou… More

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Response from the owner It was lovely to have these guests stay as they threw themselves into everything despite pretty horrible weather and really took advantage of being in the centre of our interesting area, not to mention visiting a few of the many fabulous eating establishments around here. I would love to welcome them back at a time they can enjoy more of the outside and the general 'greeness' and floweriness of the Cotswolds.

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“Delightful”

Reviewed 23 Sep 2021

This was an impressive holiday accommodation. Spacious,clean,self contained and a nice combination of rural peace and quiet but within easy reach either walking or car for somewhere to eat or buy any… More

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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your lovely review. I am so pleased you liked the cottage and the village. Ilmington has been named as one of the Sunday Times' Best Villages to live in - but great to stay in too!.

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“Wow! What a stunning cottage.”

Reviewed 27 Oct 2020

I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone! I visited here with my partner and had an exceptional experience. If you're after an escape to the country this is the place for you! The host Fel… More

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Response from the owner Wow! What a stunning review. Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so glad you loved your stay. Do come back sometime when the Cotswold gardens are at their best and visiting is easier than this time of Covid restrictions.

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“The Perfect Cotswold Cottage!”

Reviewed 5 Oct 2020

We spent two wonderful weeks in the Sansome Cottage, for the required COVID quarantine, and I can't imagine a better place to stay! Upon arrival we were greeted by Felicity, the wonderful hostes… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for your appreciation. Do come back. Return visitors are cherished!

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“Lovely cottage in the Cotswolds”

Reviewed 3 Oct 2020

The whole process of booking was easy, and Felicity - one of the owners - was very good at answering queries about the property. The cottage is well equipped and comfortable, with a sheltered back ga… More

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Response from the owner I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cottage and also its convenient position for enjoying other places. We are fortunate to be in both the Heart of England and the Cotswolds so you can enjoy the scenery and the pretty villages as well as the more 'happening' places like Stratford and Oxford. Thank you for your lovely review!

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“Highly recommended charming cottage”

Reviewed 17 Nov 2018

My wife and I spent a wonderful month at Sansome Cottage. The cottage is roomy, cozy and comfortable. The kitchen/dining room is well equipped for cooking. There is a lovely private garden. In cool we… More

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Response from the owner We look forward to the return of these lovely guests from Louisiana and thank them for their kind review.

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“One simply could not do better than to choose Sansome House Cottage”

Reviewed 4 Nov 2018

We recently had 10 days in the Cotswolds and having rented from Felicity and Tony before we were anxious to stay at this place. We could not have asked for better, more thorough and caring service. Th… More

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Response from the owner Delighted you enjoyed your stay and found the kitchen well equipped. We can nearly always lend something found missing (e.g. the fish kettle which is stored with us). I am currently updating some guides for my files which suggest circular day trips out by car, visiting places of interest with the centre of the universe, of course, being Ilmington!

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FAQs

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Send Felicity (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

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