Welcome to Manor Cottage, brought to you exclusively by Character Cottages, local specialists in stylish, Cotswold holiday rentals. Manor Cottage is a quintessential Cotswold stone cottage, located in the large grounds of a beautiful manor house in the picturesque village of Poulton, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Although small, Poulton has a well-regarded village shop and Post Office, and there is a children's playground close to the cottage. The village is five miles away from the Roman town of Cirencester, the largest market town in the Cotswolds, and is also close to many other picture-postcard Cotswold villages, including Bibury, Barnsley and Eastleach, with the stunning Coln Valley just a short drive away. As well as being close to the many beautiful towns and villages of th...Welcome to Manor Cottage, brought to you exclusively by Character Cottages, local specialists in stylish, Cotswold holiday rentals. Manor Cottage is a quintessential Cotswold stone cottage, located in the large grounds of a beautiful manor house in the picturesque village of Poulton, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Although small, Poulton has a well-regarded village shop and Post Office, and there is a children's playground close to the cottage. The village is five miles away from the Roman town of Cirencester, the largest market town in the Cotswolds, and is also close to many other picture-postcard Cotswold villages, including Bibury, Barnsley and Eastleach, with the stunning Coln Valley just a short drive away. As well as being close to the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, Poulton is also well placed for exploring further afield places, such as Oxford, Bath, or even a day-trip into London. This beautiful traditional cottage has been lovingly refurbished by its owners, adding a lovely contemporary style that enhances the many character features, which include oak beams, flagstone floors, window seats and a beautiful real fire. This character is complemented by the cottage’s modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a flatscreen TV with DVD player, and a well presented kitchen. Manor Cottage sleeps 4+1 guests, in two bedrooms (with the +1 on a full size day bed), with a lovely bathroom. There are beautiful gardens at the front and side of the property, and off street parking is available. Families or friends will find this lovely cottage perfect for a relaxing break, in a picturesque village, surrounded by the glorious Cotswold countryside. House Rules Security deposits Security deposits are not required (please note that guests are still liable for any damage or additional cleaning required as a result of their actions). Occupancy The maximum occupancy of the property, is 4 + 1 guests, at any point during your stay. Unauthorised over occupancy is a breach of our terms and conditions and may result in the cancellation of your booking and additional charges. Please consult us prior to booking if you wish to discuss the possibility of having more than 5 guests at the property. Infants who sleep in a cot do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions, the occupancy figure may only be exceeded by one additional infant. Pets Up to two medium sized dogs, or two cats, are accepted, at a cost of £20 per booking per pet.Please note that although the garden can be closed off with gates, the wall is low at some points, and therefore dogs should be supervised at all times. For the comfort of future guests, we ask that pets remain downstairs, stay off the furniture and that no trace of them remains after your departure. Bed sizes and configurations Bedroom 1: King size bed Bedroom 2: 2 x single beds + 1 day bed Bathrooms Family bathroom: Bath with overhead shower attachment, toilet and wash basin Heating, fuel and logs The property has an oil fired central heating system. Electricity and oil are included in the rental price. An initial basket of logs is provided for the real fire and further log supplies can be purchased locally, or directly from the owner. Parking There are private parking spaces for at least two cars outside the property. Child friendly facilities A travel cot (without linen) and high chair are available on request. Accessibility, health and safety This is an old property and has many character features, including low door frames throughout and a step down into the cottage, which could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility. The smoke 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. Owners The owners of the property live in the manor house, which is in the same grounds as Manor Cottage, however the cottage is an entirely self-contained property, with its own gardens, entrance and parking spaces.Mehr