Romantic Cottage with Period Features on the Edge of the Cotswolds – Home 6755136 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 3 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Romantic Cottage with Period Features on the Edge of the Cotswolds – Home 6755136
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 3
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Sweetheart Cottage is romantic, and full of character. Set in a quiet hillside lane where flowers tumble over walls in the peaceful and picturesque Oxfordshire village of Swalcliffe, access is gained by a short set of stairs from the front door at road level or through a cobbled passageway to the side of the property leading to a pretty garden with shallow stream. Two patios provide 'al fresco' dining space and a herb garden provides fresh flavour for your holiday recipes!
Sweetheart Cottage is in the perfect location for walkers, cyclists and families to enjoy countryside pursuits or to simply sit and relax in ambient surroundings. It is is just a few metres walk from the local pub, the church, and a magnificent Tithe Barn. Footpaths leading from the village, pass through gently rolling hills and beautiful byways. The cottage is an ideal base from which to explore the beautiful Cotswolds: within easy reach are the market towns of Shipston-on-Stour, Chipping Norton and Banbury, all only 10 minutes drive away. ‘Shakespeare’s Stratford’, is just a 15 minute drive. It is also possible to explore southern Warwickshire and Northamptonshire with ease. A little further afield but still within easy reach can be found the ‘dreaming spires’ of Oxford, racing at Silverstone, designer shopping at Bicester, a delightful small theatre at Chipping Norton, Blenheim Palace at Woodstock, and historic Warwick Castle. Swalcliffe village is in an ideal location for visiting many National Trust properties, such as Charlecote Park or Farnborough Hall. Nearby villages are brought to life with country pubs and restaurants. Other local points of interest include stone circles, civil war battle fields, potteries and breweries.
We believe in fair pricing. We do not increase prices for regional events or at 'peak' times and no supplements are requested for winter fuel.
We believe in comfort and relaxation! All bed linen is hypo-allergenic or anti-allergenic for added peace of mind.
Accommodation is arranged on three floors as follows:
Ground floor
Brand new kitchen having:
• Electric hob, cooker and microwave
• Large fridge freezer
• Washing machine/tumble dryer
• Dishwasher
• Electric radiator
• A range of cooking and bakeware, electric kettle and toaster
Living room with:
• Wood burner and electric radiator
• Smart TV
• DAB radio/speaker with connection for your own music device
• WI-fi
• Games, maps and books
Centre floor
Shower room::
Recently refurbished to include:
• Large rain can shower, toilet, washbasin and heated towel rail
Bedroom with:
• Single bed, wardrobe, electric radiator
• Anti-allergenic mattress, duvet and pillows
• Countryside views
Top floor
Large gallery bedroom with:
• Double bed, wardrobe, electric radiator
• Anti-allergenic mattress, duvet and pillows
• Countryside and village views
Bed linen, towels, kitchen linen and welcome basket included
Complimentary toiletries by The White Company
Iron, ironing board and hairdryer
Pretty cottage garden leading down to a shallow stream, two sets of garden /patio furniture and countryside views
Seating area by the stream with swinging seat and dining furniture for ‘al fresco’ dining
Roadside parking
Please note that we aim to be as hypoallergenic as possible. In the interests of health and hygiene:
• No pets
• No smoking
Our Prices 2019:
3 - 6 night stays £100 per night
2 night breaks £125 per night
Weekly £665
November and January are special offer months:
3 - 6 night stays £95 per night
2 night breaks £115 per night
Weekly £570
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Twin bed - 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Patio
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- Satellite TV
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
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.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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House rules
About the owner
Valerie L.
- Calendar last updated:
- 07 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 8
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 20 reviews
Excellent
20 reviews
- Excellent
- 18
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Fabulous Cottage”
Sweetheart Cottage was absolutely delightful, renovated to the highest standard with everything you could possibly want in the kitchen. Beds and pillows super comfy. The garden is lovely and secluded.… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
“Just the ticket”
Back from a 4 night stay. Ideally situated for walks and Cotswold adventures. The cottage cannot be faulted and has been renovated to meet modern requirements without losing it’s intrinsic charm… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner We thank our visitors for the comprehensive review and are delighted with this feedback. We look forward to providing many more pleasurable stays for others in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Quaint and quirky cottage”
A beautifully appointed cottage, modern yet homely. Every detail was thought of, from the matching crockery to The White Company toiletries. The welcome hamper of goodies was a lovely surprise. Huge attention to detail. We made an error and miscalculated our check out date so had to leave in 20 mins to enable Valerie to prep the cottage for her next visitors who wanted an early check in, causing her unnecessary stress. We wish we were aware of the option for an earlier check in though because the 7 page of helpful notes provided on payment makes it clear on 16:00pm and we sat outside in our car for an hour watching the clock. This truly is a super special cottage. Just a couple of small points would be that we were not aware of the shared back entrance and that the neighbours would be passing by with their wheeley bins and coming to and from their home passing the cottage back door. This included the workmen from next door too. We were sat at the table and chairs outside the back door having breakfast when the neighbours had to get passed with their wheeley bin. Also, because everything, and I mean EVERYTHING is perfect in the cottage, with no expense spared, the towels provided are very very small. We are warned about this in the 7 page notes so we were aware, but it seems such a shame when every other consideration is taken care of.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner We thank our visitors for taking the time to write a review and for the positive comments about the cottage. We understand that honest reviews are very helpful to travellers and so we feel we must correct the above or travellers will be misinformed. An error was certainly made with regard to our guests miscalculating; they thought they had booked four nights when, in fact, they had booked only three. We spent a whole day attempting to make contact with our guests on the appointed check-out day but to no avail. It was fortunate that, by chance, the next guests were unable to arrive until the following morning. The late checkout (a self-imposed rush to pack) and the pre-planned early arrival meant that we had to work through the night to ensure that the cottage was fully prepared. We advise travellers to check their dates carefully so as not to be in breach of the Booking Conditions and other provided information which set out, quite clearly, the check-in and checkout times. The information manual in the cottage also sets out, clearly, that the cottage provides an historical access route to a neighbouring cottage. We must point out that workmen are not permanent fixtures and their work just happened to coincide with the above booking. This, of course, is beyond our own control. We always advise travellers to read the information manual upon arrival to benefit from the useful information within and to make the best of their stay. We look forward to welcoming travellers who abide by the Booking Conditions and who are looking for a holiday experience provided by principled owners.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“The perfect cottage!”
The most cosy romantic cottage we have ever stayed in. Location is beautiful and the cottage itself is perfect. There is absolutely everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. There are… More
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Response from the owner What a lovely review! Thank you so much for the kind words. If we are making your stay special then we are succeeding in our aims. We hope to continue to provide many more special stays and romantic moments.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Everything you could wish for!”
My husband, daughter and I stayed here for 3 nights at the end of half term. What a beautiful place. The cottage is comfortable, immaculate and well appointed. The owners have thought of everything and it really was a home from home. Lovely welcome hamper, beautiful soft white bedding, warm and cozy with lovely extra touches. Even my monosyllabic teenage daughter raved about the place! It is in the perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds. It is, by far, the best holiday cottage we have EVER stayed in and I am fussy!!! We hope to return very soon.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner An accolade indeed! We are delighted to be considered 'the best'. Thank you. As discerning travellers ourselves we try to provide what we, ourselves, would like to see in a holiday let and to treat our guests as we would wish to be treated. A little thought can go a long way.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Perfect!”
There are no negatives regarding this beautiful cottage. The owners have thought of everything including lots of unexpected, but very welcome, extras. We found everything spotlessly clean and well app… More
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Response from the owner 'No negatives' is high praise, indeed - thank you. It is certainly a wonderful location to base yourselves to visit places of interest and to find good food in every direction. We look forward to welcoming more Cotswold explorers.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Wonderful Little Cottage With Very Thoughtful Owners”
My wife, daughter and I had a lovely short stay in this wonderful little cottage. It is beautifully decorated and well kitted out. The owners are incredibly thoughtful with white goods toiletries and a welcome basket of milk, honey, pasta, oil, eggs, biscuits, etc. They even left a little wind up toy frog for my 18 month old daughter, which she still plays withQ The setting is beautiful and I can't really fault the cottage at all, we'd throughly recommend staying here. I will only add that if you have a child that is a light sleeper, there is only the bedroom door that separates them from the living room and the open mezzanine main bedroom. This was fine for us, but might be helpful to know for some!
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Response from the owner We thank your visitors for taking the time to write a review; the tip about the door could well be a useful one for some - thank you. We look forward to welcoming future guests with or without young children; we always work hard to make all visitors of any age as comfortable as possible.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Excellent!”
We spent 4 nights in this quaint and lovely cottage. There were lots of nice touches to make our stay relaxing and enjoyable; and the owners go to a lot of trouble to make Sweetheart cottage very welc… More
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Response from the owner We thank your visitors for taking the time to write a review and very much appreciate the positive comments. We look forward to pleasing more guests very soon.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Stylish retreat”
Beautifully stylish holiday cottage (and it's rare I say that!) Luxurious extra touches such as White Company toiletries and local produce welcome hamper were really appreciated. The bed was supe… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner We thank our visitors for their views. We believe that combining the luxuries of the hotel with the simplicity of the country cottage creates a delightful combination for that special stay - something we all look for!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Excellent and well appointed cottage.”
Very pleasant cottage in a small village. Everything just so. A place to return to with pleasure and anticipation.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner We thank our visitors for taking the time to write a review and appreciate the positive comments. We look forward to offering a pleasurable experience to other travellers in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Valerie (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Valerie (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.
- How do I contact Valerie (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Valerie the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Valerie (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Valerie (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Valerie (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Valerie (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Valerie (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Valerie (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
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.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Valerie (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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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.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Valerie (the owner) a message.
If Valerie (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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