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Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded

Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded

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Front of Captain’s Cabin
Downstairs space looking towards the bright front window
Winter time have a lovely roaring fire
Dilapidated Water Mill at Burford-walk along the road where the Fire Station is
Lovely courtyard area , in Summer a sun trap

Overview of Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded

Reviews
5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 357 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Enjoy the area

Bourton-on-the-Water, ENG
  • Popular LocationCotswold Motoring Museum1 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Model Village5 min walk
  • Popular LocationBirdland Park and Gardens7 min walk
  • AirportBirmingham (BHX)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded



Romantic Grade II listed cottage in arguably the prettiest chocolate box town in the Cotswolds, Bourton On The Water ‘Little Venice’. Captain's Cabin is in the most perfect location. It has one allocated parking space for a mid sized car directly in front of the cottage. Check in time 3pm and strict check out 10am. Minimum 3 night stay (unless 2 night available in between existing bookings)and maximum 7 -10 nights (enquire if you need more) as no washing machine in the property. Tassimo coffee maker and retro Bluetooth radio plus Smart TV . You will need your own passwords for apps such as Netflix. Bourton is around 40 minutes from Oxford and is centrally located for visiting other Cotswold villages such as Chipping Norton, Burford, The Slaughters,Chipping Camden, Moreton in Marsh and Broadway. Restaurants or pubs that are within 5 minute walks are ‘Smiths’ which is a burger and cocktails brasserie, ‘The Willow’ which is a traditional pub, ‘The Croft’,which is a restaurant, ‘The Mousetrap’ which is a boutique pub or ‘L’anatra’ serving traditional pizza. There are many more including Chinese takeaway, Indian takeaway,Fish and Chips takeaway to name a few!.This cosy cottage boasts plenty of traditional charm with characteristic features. Set on three floors the property has exposed beams , reclaimed and restored oak flooring downstairs with huge inglenook fireplace, logs provided for one fire during winter months only, guests can purchase additional logs, kindling and firelighters from Londis supermarket, a 2 minute walk away.Exposed honey coloured Cotswold stone walls but with on demand central heating and dual fuel traditional log burner for those cosy evenings . NOTE: There are two low beams downstairs . One central beam on the ground floor height being 5'7 which is the lowest beam in the cottage. Full free internet access (around 12mbps), with all amenities and dining table and chairs for three. The table will be folded in between stays to maximise space. Ground floor houses main living area and kitchen. First floor has a very pretty and romantic double bedroom which has a Grade II status stone mullion window as center piece and good size full height triple cupboard. Also on first floor is a modern bathroom housing bath, shower over bath, dual towel rail radiator and vanity units with touch free LED mirror, electric razor point to tge side of LED mirror, basin & toilet. 2nd floor with steep stairs (but with rope banister) takes you to the single bedroom which has views over the rooftops and rolling hills beyond. Window seat cushions throughout. There is a patio area to the front with seating for two which is a sunspot each afternoon in the Summer months or al fresco dining. To the back of the property you can access footpaths via a pretty lane and historic church graveyard. The footpaths can take you to the Slaughters which are particulaly beautiful.Town center is at the end of the drive! where you can picnic along the River Windrush in the Summer months or have a cream tea in one of the many quaint tea shops or even a pastie from a boutique pastie shop . Several restaurants offer a mixture of cuisine all within less than 2 minutes walk. Despite the bustle of the town all you can hear is the birds as you relax with a hot drink or glass of champagne in the courtyard. Many of our guests have commented on the fact the cottage is secluded but is a few steps away from the town center. Check out the history of Captains Cabin, deeds date from 1663, check out English Heritage from search engines to find out more about this and the adjoining set of quaint cottages , part of which is said dates back to medieval times. Parts of Bourton were a Saxon settlement and mentioned in the Doomsday Book. Property is set over 57 sq m or 613 sq feet. One small well behaved pet is allowed . Pets are not allowed on the furniture or up the stairs and age and breed to be disclosed at time of booking . Please always contact us first before booking with pets. The perfect lo

Property manager

Peter Brand

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Under threes may have difficulty with top stairs

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
1 small dog considered enquire before booking

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No pets are allowed on the furniture or up the stairs for the comfort of all our guests Please clear the burner of ash after stay (no hot ash in bin)
Strictly no puppies

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cheltenham

Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Cotswold Motoring Museum and Fosse Gallery Fine Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Sezincote House & Garden and Chastleton House. Travelling with kids? Consider Cotswold Wildlife Park and The Model Village. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Bourton Model Railway Exhibition - 1 min walk
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 1 min walk
  • The Model Village - 5 min walk
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 7 min walk
  • Cotswold Countryside Collection - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 18 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Mousetrap Inn - 5 min walk
  • The Willow - 2 min walk
  • The Chip Shed - 2 min walk
  • The Kingsbridge Inn - 3 min walk
  • Duke of Wellington Inn - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting Grade II listed,Log Burner,allocated parking,town centre but secluded located?

This family-friendly Cheltenham cottage is located on the riverfront, just steps away from Bourton Model Railway Exhibition and Cotswold Motoring Museum. The Model Village and Birdland Park and Gardens are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Staff & service

4.7/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5

Eco-friendliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

katy k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cost cottage
We had a very enjoyable stay at the cosy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quaint cottage
Gorgeous quaint cottage in a fabulous village, parking to the front and right in the centre, easy access to everything. The cottage was clean, cosy, warm and well presented with comfy beds. It’s a compact cottage but has everything you need for a short getaway. Logs for the wood burner and a bottle were also there on arrival, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Totally charming. Stairs a bit tricky, but only if you are using the second bedroom. Location can’t be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

4/5 Good

Sandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Sandra.
Property very small but very cute, we enjoyed our stay. Parking very tight.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

craig h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Steep stairs but lovely just the same.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Peter Brand

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I purchased this property in April 2014 as a future retirement property for my wife and I at some point in the future. The cottage was renovated using local specialised builders to ensure the building is in keeping with it's character. I want to ensure that the cottage can be a haven for couples or walkers or those with a young child and that it has all the essentials needed for a worry free, enjoyable time away from work.

Why they chose this property

This town is my wife's favourite town in the Cotswolds (hence our 'joint' decision to purchase a holiday home here). The cottage is so well situated which is another reason we appreciate the proximity to Bourton but also the sun trap courtyard. Even our cleaner sometimes eats her lunch there and cant tear herself away! Despite Bourton being busy in the Summer months, the cottage offers a secluded (and quiet) place to relax and enjoy. We immediately fell in love with the property and have renovated it appropriately sourcing as much as we could locally and using local tradespeople. An evening meal can be enjoyed in Bourton and you can be back in the cottage within a couple of minutes without the need for a car which we also love. What a shame we have to work so don't get to enjoy it enough - roll on retirement!

What makes this property unique

We think the property is arguably set in one of the best locations in the village. Set just behind the shops and a couple of other cottages and a PARKING space directly in front of the cottage which is sometimes difficult to source in one of the most popular towns in the Cotswolds. I don't think I have ever seen such a large inglenook fireplace in other cottages which is an amazing feature and the 1st floor bedroom with its beams and cream cupboards and honey exposed stone is really nice to wake up to each morning. Directly behind the cottage you can access public footpaths to Lower Slaughter or beyond. What makes Captains Cabin unique is its comfy seating and cosy atmosphere. It is simply very enchanting and many guests are sad to leave after their stay. Steeped in history the cottage is part of a small group that dates back to medieval times. Captains Cabin is the only cottage in the row that hasn't had additions or major alterations . The mullion window to the front of the property gives it the Grade II status and is a focal point in the double bedroom.

Languages:

English
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