Cotswolds cottage for 4 Ilmington 2 bed/2 bath - Ilmington
Cotswolds cottage for 4 Ilmington 2 bed/2 bath - Ilmington
A home from home experience in a beautiful North Cotswold village. Sleeps 4. No taxes or extra fees.
4 Guests · 2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place · 1507 Sqft
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Accommodation at a glance (further details below)
• Sleeps 4. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• Wifi access free of charge
• Off road parking and private garden
• Superbly equipped farmhouse style kitchen
• Open log fireplace
• Pet-free property
This is a traditional style cottage, dating from the 18th Century but with modern equipment for modern living. It is regularly decorated and maintained by the owners .
Our latest review on VRBO (in German!) *****5/5
Sansome Cottage: Englische Landidylle zum rundum Wohlfühlen
England wie aus dem Bilderbuch: Ilmington ist ein idyllisches Dorf mit bildschönen Häusern und Gärten, umgeben von herrlicher Landschaft. Es gibt zwei gemütliche Pubs und einen Dorfladen, dessen Angebot die Fahrt zum Supermarkt überflüssig macht. Sansome Cottage ist das Sahnehäubchen auf dieser Torte und das liegt eindeutig an Gastgeberin Felicity, die sowohl das Cottage als auch ihre Gäste mit Warmherzigkeit und Großzügigkeit umfängt. Zum Empfang ist die Teetafel in der großen Wohnküche mit frischgebackenem Brot, Gebäck und Himbeermarmelade einladend gedeckt, Blumensträuße stehen in allen Räumen und alles strahlt Behaglichkeit und Gemütlichkeit aus. Die perfekte Ausstattung des Hauses wird komplettiert durch einen hübschen Garten mit Terrasse, Liegewiese und Gartenmöbeln. Auch während des Aufenthaltes ist Felicity für ihre Gäste da und verwöhnt sie mit selbstgezogenem Obst und Gemüse. Das kleine Juwel Sansome Cottage ist eine Reise wert, unbedingt ausprobieren und genießen!
9/19/2024
Sansome House Cottage, Ilmington is a home from home in one of the loveliest and oldest (mentioned in the Domesday Book) villages of the North Cotswolds. Away from the madding crowds, yet within easy reach of the high spots such as Stratford upon Avon, Oxford and nearby Chipping Campden. The cottage sleeps 4 people and has two bathrooms, a well equipped kitchen and a small private garden. Wifi access and off road parking.
The Ilmington Downs feature the highest point in Warwickshire. Nestling at the base of these rolling hills, on the borders of Warwickshire and Gloucestershire and in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) known as The Cotswolds, is the charming village of Ilmington, home to some 700+ inhabitants. The village is a rambling one with paths and roads leading off in all directions and the Norman church of St Mary the Virgin can only be approached by one of these delightful footpaths.
With an excellent village community run shop and cafe, and the presence of two characterful dining pubs (one was voted number 3 in VisitEngland Pub of the Year competition!) our cottage in Ilmington offers a kick off your shoes, sit back and relax sort of holiday and you need never actually venture out of the village! However, we strongly recommend that you do! The theatre at Stratford upon Avon and the other delights of the town are only 7 miles away and a plethora of wonderful Cotswold towns and villages such as Chipping Campden, Stow on the Wold, Moreton in Marsh and Broadway await your exploration. Hidcote Gardens are only 3 miles away and could be taken in on one of the wonderful circular walks possible from the cottage. I have a large file of walks in the area, laminated so that you can take them out with you.
There are cycle hire places in the area and they will deliver to the cottage. We keep maps and cycle route plans as well as a guides, leaflets and copious amounts of information on attractions in the area. The activities shown here are not on site but within a 1-10 mile radius of the cottage.
Master Bedroom
Sleeps 2 with King bed
The bed is a King bed frame made up as Austrian Twins - i.e. two mattresses tucked closely together with separate sheets and duvets. It is therefore suitable for two close friends as well as couples.
The mattresses have been declared very comfortable by past guests. The duvets are 90% down or synthetic down (you can request which as I had to buy extra for rotation during Covid and I may be able to fulfil specific requests) and the bedding 100% cotton with feather and down pillows.
There is a large chest of drawers, a small TV and a two person sofa in the room. Good light for reading provided by bedside reading lamps.
En-suite dressing room
Off the master bedroom, this provides hanging space and another chest of drawers. There is a handbasin.
Second Bedroom
Sleeps 2 with Twin beds
A room which is flooded with light in the morning. Good sized single beds. The beds have no raised footboards to bother the very tall!
There is a hanging cupboard, chairs and a chest of drawers with good bedside lighting.
Family Bathroom
Bathroom with Bath, Sink and Loo
The bathroom lies between the two bedrooms, off the upstairs landing.
The bath is full sized and has hand grips. There is no shower attachment.
Cloakroom/shower room
Bathroom with Stand Alone Shower, Sink and Loo
Downstairs and off the entrance hall.
Entrance Hall
A welcoming entrance hall with a small dining table for two if you want a formal romantic dinner. At Christmastime this is removed for the tree.
Drawing room.
Furnished in small country house style - a good sized room with sofas and a chair grouped around an open log fireplace.
There is a 43 digital TV showing all the the free to air channels (not Sky), a bluetooth sound system, DVDs and lots of board games and a very large number and variety of books to borrow. Also jigsaws (the table in the hall is good for this). There are maps of the area (for walking, driving or cycling), local guides and a huge amount of information on the area provided.
Kitchen/dining room
A large country style kitchen which gets all the morning sun.There are new worktops just installed (photo to follow) Patio doors lead to a completely enclosed a private, small garden.
The kitchen is very well equipped and makes a good family eating space. Cooks will find herbs in the garden, sharp knives and plenty of equipment - a processor, hand mixer and smoothie maker. Coffee lovers can choose from Nespresso coffee (generic capsules sold locally), filter coffee or jug coffee.
There is a dishwasher and a washing machine.
Garden
The garden is equipped with table and chairs and other chairs for sitting in the sun. It is a pretty dining space with flowers and trees and a small lawn.
Outdoor shed
This is the garage attached to the cottage which is occupied by a table tennis table. It is unheated so probably only used by our summer visitors. Also in there (to be taken outside!) is a BBQ and all the extra garden chairs. There is an extra fridge freezer which those who are staying longer than a week might like to make use of.
The tumble drier lives in the garage too. The garage is lockable so suitable for safe storage of bikes etc.
Reviews. Reviews here are mostly from VRBO guests. I continue to advertise there but my rates are higher because of their charges to me and they charge a service fee to the guest. You get a book with confidence guarantee there if you are not comfortable dealing direct with me here. I also advertise on TripAdvisor where I have 54 reviews, all 5 star.
• Sleeps 4. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• Wifi access free of charge
• Off road parking and private garden
• Superbly equipped farmhouse style kitchen
• Open log fireplace
• Pet-free property
This is a traditional style cottage, dating from the 18th Century but with modern equipment for modern living. It is regularly decorated and maintained by the owners .
Our latest review on VRBO (in German!) *****5/5
Sansome Cottage: Englische Landidylle zum rundum Wohlfühlen
England wie aus dem Bilderbuch: Ilmington ist ein idyllisches Dorf mit bildschönen Häusern und Gärten, umgeben von herrlicher Landschaft. Es gibt zwei gemütliche Pubs und einen Dorfladen, dessen Angebot die Fahrt zum Supermarkt überflüssig macht. Sansome Cottage ist das Sahnehäubchen auf dieser Torte und das liegt eindeutig an Gastgeberin Felicity, die sowohl das Cottage als auch ihre Gäste mit Warmherzigkeit und Großzügigkeit umfängt. Zum Empfang ist die Teetafel in der großen Wohnküche mit frischgebackenem Brot, Gebäck und Himbeermarmelade einladend gedeckt, Blumensträuße stehen in allen Räumen und alles strahlt Behaglichkeit und Gemütlichkeit aus. Die perfekte Ausstattung des Hauses wird komplettiert durch einen hübschen Garten mit Terrasse, Liegewiese und Gartenmöbeln. Auch während des Aufenthaltes ist Felicity für ihre Gäste da und verwöhnt sie mit selbstgezogenem Obst und Gemüse. Das kleine Juwel Sansome Cottage ist eine Reise wert, unbedingt ausprobieren und genießen!
9/19/2024
Sansome House Cottage, Ilmington is a home from home in one of the loveliest and oldest (mentioned in the Domesday Book) villages of the North Cotswolds. Away from the madding crowds, yet within easy reach of the high spots such as Stratford upon Avon, Oxford and nearby Chipping Campden. The cottage sleeps 4 people and has two bathrooms, a well equipped kitchen and a small private garden. Wifi access and off road parking.
The Ilmington Downs feature the highest point in Warwickshire. Nestling at the base of these rolling hills, on the borders of Warwickshire and Gloucestershire and in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) known as The Cotswolds, is the charming village of Ilmington, home to some 700+ inhabitants. The village is a rambling one with paths and roads leading off in all directions and the Norman church of St Mary the Virgin can only be approached by one of these delightful footpaths.
With an excellent village community run shop and cafe, and the presence of two characterful dining pubs (one was voted number 3 in VisitEngland Pub of the Year competition!) our cottage in Ilmington offers a kick off your shoes, sit back and relax sort of holiday and you need never actually venture out of the village! However, we strongly recommend that you do! The theatre at Stratford upon Avon and the other delights of the town are only 7 miles away and a plethora of wonderful Cotswold towns and villages such as Chipping Campden, Stow on the Wold, Moreton in Marsh and Broadway await your exploration. Hidcote Gardens are only 3 miles away and could be taken in on one of the wonderful circular walks possible from the cottage. I have a large file of walks in the area, laminated so that you can take them out with you.
There are cycle hire places in the area and they will deliver to the cottage. We keep maps and cycle route plans as well as a guides, leaflets and copious amounts of information on attractions in the area. The activities shown here are not on site but within a 1-10 mile radius of the cottage.
Master Bedroom
Sleeps 2 with King bed
The bed is a King bed frame made up as Austrian Twins - i.e. two mattresses tucked closely together with separate sheets and duvets. It is therefore suitable for two close friends as well as couples.
The mattresses have been declared very comfortable by past guests. The duvets are 90% down or synthetic down (you can request which as I had to buy extra for rotation during Covid and I may be able to fulfil specific requests) and the bedding 100% cotton with feather and down pillows.
There is a large chest of drawers, a small TV and a two person sofa in the room. Good light for reading provided by bedside reading lamps.
En-suite dressing room
Off the master bedroom, this provides hanging space and another chest of drawers. There is a handbasin.
Second Bedroom
Sleeps 2 with Twin beds
A room which is flooded with light in the morning. Good sized single beds. The beds have no raised footboards to bother the very tall!
There is a hanging cupboard, chairs and a chest of drawers with good bedside lighting.
Family Bathroom
Bathroom with Bath, Sink and Loo
The bathroom lies between the two bedrooms, off the upstairs landing.
The bath is full sized and has hand grips. There is no shower attachment.
Cloakroom/shower room
Bathroom with Stand Alone Shower, Sink and Loo
Downstairs and off the entrance hall.
Entrance Hall
A welcoming entrance hall with a small dining table for two if you want a formal romantic dinner. At Christmastime this is removed for the tree.
Drawing room.
Furnished in small country house style - a good sized room with sofas and a chair grouped around an open log fireplace.
There is a 43 digital TV showing all the the free to air channels (not Sky), a bluetooth sound system, DVDs and lots of board games and a very large number and variety of books to borrow. Also jigsaws (the table in the hall is good for this). There are maps of the area (for walking, driving or cycling), local guides and a huge amount of information on the area provided.
Kitchen/dining room
A large country style kitchen which gets all the morning sun.There are new worktops just installed (photo to follow) Patio doors lead to a completely enclosed a private, small garden.
The kitchen is very well equipped and makes a good family eating space. Cooks will find herbs in the garden, sharp knives and plenty of equipment - a processor, hand mixer and smoothie maker. Coffee lovers can choose from Nespresso coffee (generic capsules sold locally), filter coffee or jug coffee.
There is a dishwasher and a washing machine.
Garden
The garden is equipped with table and chairs and other chairs for sitting in the sun. It is a pretty dining space with flowers and trees and a small lawn.
Outdoor shed
This is the garage attached to the cottage which is occupied by a table tennis table. It is unheated so probably only used by our summer visitors. Also in there (to be taken outside!) is a BBQ and all the extra garden chairs. There is an extra fridge freezer which those who are staying longer than a week might like to make use of.
The tumble drier lives in the garage too. The garage is lockable so suitable for safe storage of bikes etc.
Reviews. Reviews here are mostly from VRBO guests. I continue to advertise there but my rates are higher because of their charges to me and they charge a service fee to the guest. You get a book with confidence guarantee there if you are not comfortable dealing direct with me here. I also advertise on TripAdvisor where I have 54 reviews, all 5 star.
Sleeping Configuration
Main bedroom
1 king bed
The bedroom has a chest of drawers and a small sofa. There is a small dressing room off the main bedroom housing a hand basin, wardrobe and second chest of drawers. The king bed has two single mattresses with separate bedding for each- Austrian twins.
Twin bedroom
1 single bed
Two single beds a wardrobe and a chest of drawers.
What this place offers
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Private Garden
Charcoal Grill
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
Smart TV
Smoke Detector
Nearby activities
Golf
Miniature Golf
Tennis
Cycling
Swimming
Fly fishing
Fishing
Hunting
Suitability
Child friendly
Not suitable for babies and toddlers but all well behaved children of five and over (the cottage is unsuited to children under five) are very welcome. There are plenty of interesting things to see and do in the area for all ages and there is a good playground in Ilmington for the under 10's (or whatever age they stop swinging on swings!)
.We have some board games, jigsaws and DVDs for children. I can supply age appropriate children's books on request.
No events allowed
No smoking allowed
No Parking
Parking is right outside your door in our enclosed private courtyard. There is room for two cars.
Meet The Host
Felicity
Owner
We aim to create a home from home experience in both our places and make you feel like we have got ready the place for a friend to come and stay (without the hosts hovering over you!). In our Cotswold cottage we are nearby but leave you to enjoy your holiday on your own unless you need us. Our Dublin apartment is our own holiday home so although all our personal stuff is shut away in a cupboard, it is very much a place for you to call home and to relax in after a long day's sightseeing. In both places, you will find much more than in a standard vacation rental. If we have forgotten something you expect to have, then just tell us and we will sort it! We are always at the end of an email or phone call.
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Member since: May 2017
Speaks: English
Response rate: 100%
Response time: within a few hours
Scenic views
Garden view
Location
Village
Woods
Getting around
Ilmington is not best placed for public transport and you are advised to have a car in order to get full value from the area. There are railway stations 7 and 8 miles distant at Stratford upon Avon and Moreton in Marsh and you can get taxis from there to Ilmington. There is also now a 4 x daily bus service from Moreton station and from Stratford upon Avon which could be a boon for those not wanting to rent a car on the day of arrival. There are local car hire companies. The cottage is 45 mins drive from Birmingham airport and an hour and half from London Heathrow. Detailed directions are given on booking.
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Directions
These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.
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Adults
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Children
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Policies and Rules
Check In: 4PM - 8PM
The cottage is in the grounds of our house and we are normally around when you arrive. The cottage will be open and the keys to be found inside. We will meet you and let you settle in before we come over to ask you if you have any questions. We ask that you give us an accurate arrival time on the day.
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Check Out: 10AM
No pets
Minimum age limit for renters: 25
It is preferred that the lead guest is 25 or over but this is subject to discussion.
Maximum occupancy: 4
We are insured for 4 people (that includes children) staying so no extra bodies are allowed.
House Rules
I am sorry but we ban all smokers. We tried just limiting it to outside but it didn't work so we now say no to anyone who can't be parted from their cigarettes as it is unfair to following guests. No children under five years old, as the cottage is unsuitable for small children. For those subject to hair/dander allergies we guarantee no animals have been in the cottage so no pets allowed.
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Payment Policy
25% deposit secures the booking. A booking form must be completed. This can be found on my website on this page, www.sansomecottage.co.uk/rates together with the terms and conditions. It can be submitted online. The balance is payable 60 days in advance of arrival. The deposit is non-refundable except in exceptional circumstances. In the event of cancellation less than 60 days before you arrive, the balance is refundable in whole or in part, only if I manage to relet the space. You are therefore strongly advised to take out insurance to cover cancellation for any reason.
I can take credit card payments through here for Visa, Mastercard and American Express through a merchant account (Stripe). I am also happy to receive overseas bank to bank or currency transfers through Wise, which is a considerably cheaper way than a straight bank to bank transfer - it also means I can give you a discount on the price quoted here. Please go to my own website at www.sansomecottage.co.uk for those details if you do not need to use a credit card. I will consider other suggested methods of payment to keep unnecessary costs to a minimum.
I can take credit card payments through here for Visa, Mastercard and American Express through a merchant account (Stripe). I am also happy to receive overseas bank to bank or currency transfers through Wise, which is a considerably cheaper way than a straight bank to bank transfer - it also means I can give you a discount on the price quoted here. Please go to my own website at www.sansomecottage.co.uk for those details if you do not need to use a credit card. I will consider other suggested methods of payment to keep unnecessary costs to a minimum.
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Refundable Damage Deposit
I do not charge a damage deposit, preferring to trust you to let me know of any damage and offer recompense. Whilst we do not expect a 'spring clean' and don't charge a cleaning fee, you are expected to leave the cottage in a clean tidy condition. If you feel you can not manage this then you can request to employ a cleaner which can be arranged through us (£70 for a final clean, £50 for a mid-stay one but otherwise there is no charge for a cottage left nicely). I can now take payments by credit card but if you prefer another way, I am open to suggestions (but no Cashier's cheques please).
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Cancellation Policy
Except in exceptional cases, the deposit, payable on booking, is not refundable. The balance payment is refundable (less transfer costs if there are any) if the period cancelled is more than 2 months away. If cancellation is within the 90 day period a portion or all of this may be refundable (less any extra advertising costs) if the period can be relet and I would try my hardest to do this.
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Notes
We do not charge for any hidden extras after you have paid for the holiday. Linen, towels, heating, utilities, wifi and parking are all included. We don't charge a cleaning fee or a security deposit, preferring to trust people to leave the place clean and tidy and let us know of any disasters and offer compensation if appropriate. A basket of logs is provided to start you off, as our various basics like kitchen condiments, various kitchen supplies like foil, washing up liquid, loo paper, shower gel etc. When these starter supplies are finished it is expected you will do your own shopping!
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