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Brook Cottage, Lower Brailes

4.7/5

Lower Brailes, Shipston-on-Stour

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Cute two bed family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds

Sleeps 4

Bedrooms 2

Bathrooms 1

Pets welcome

WiFi

Pub nearby

Shop nearby

Village

Fireplace

Off street parking

Garden

Family friendly

Non-smoking

Overview

Brook Cottage is a beautifully presented Cotswold holiday cottage near Shipston-on-Stour which sleeps four guests, in two cosy bedrooms, with one contemporary bathroom. Built from traditional ironstone, this 19th century cottage has been lovingly renovated to combine period features with modern high end amenities. This quintessential countryside retreat offers a spacious open plan kitchen/diner and welcoming sitting room to relax in whilst soaking up the warmth from the wood burning stove. With a tranquil wrap-around garden, idyllic village location and a multitude of activities on its doorstep, even accepting one small dog, this dog friendly holiday cottage is a relaxing and romantic bolthole to share with loved ones.

Accommodation
This two bedroom Cotswold holiday cottage in Lower Brailes is perfect for romantic retreats, family breaks or getaways with friends, exploring the North Cotswold countryside, eateries and attractions.The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting room
Traditional exposed stone walls, inglenook fireplace with wood burner, Smart TV with Netflix (login details provided), three-seater sofa, two armchairs and two faux leather footstools

Kitchen/dining room
Dining room with breakfast bar, stool, dining table and chairs seating four
Archway through to kitchen featuring a range with two electric ovens, gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine with starter supply of pods, fridge, freezer, Belfast sink, washing machine, iron, ironing board, clothes drying rack and stable door leading to the patio

Cloakroom
Loo, basin and heated towel rail

First Floor
Accessed via steep and narrow staircase (see Finer Details)

Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, built-in wardrobe with drawers, mirror, decorative cast iron fireplace, hairdryer, reading nook with armchair and side-table

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, wall hooks, chest of drawers and mirror

Family bathroom
Walk-in rain shower, freestanding roll top bath, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Outside
Wrap-around enclosed garden with patio housing an outdoor table seating four. There is a tumble dryer in the outhouse next to the cottage which guests may use

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Booking & Payment

StayCotswold is a marketing agent and therefore does not own any of the cottages listed on our website. In terms of cleaning and maintenance, the properties within our portfolio are managed by a third party property manager or the property owner – your pre-arrival email will contain confirmation and contact details for the person managing your property. Bookings made via us form a legal agreement directly between you and the property owner.

For bookings commencing more than 8 weeks in advance, a 30% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the booking. The balance payment is then due 8 weeks prior to arrival.

All payments are made subject to the cancellation policy set out in the standard Booking Conditions.

Location Information

Located in the village of Lower Brailes, Brook Cottage is a great countryside escape to base yourselves for a stay in the Cotswolds. Lower Brailes is located on the Warwickshire/Oxfordshire border in the North Cotswolds, this charming village benefits from a welcoming pub, The George, a local butchers and other independent shops.Throughout the village, Sutton Brook weaves through the streets adding to the picturesque views on offer. Blow away the cobwebs with a lovely walk to one of the neighbouring villages along one of the numerous country footpaths. Our favourites are the peaceful walks to Whichford, Cherington and Winderton.

Shipston-on-Stour is the closest town, about four miles away, offering a wide selection of shops, supermarkets and eateries, the go to place for your shopping essentials during your stay. Nearby attractions of Whichford Pottery, National Trust's Upton House and The Cotswold Distillery are all within an easy 20 minute drive of the cottage. We recommend The Cotswold Distillery who offer experiences and guided tours of their detailed gin and whisky distillery, definitely worth a visit especially when combined with their lovely on-site cafe!
Further afield, the popular Cotswold towns of Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Norton are within a 30 minute drive, as well as the picture postcard villages of Broadway, Lower Slaughter and Blockley. Discover more about what's on in the Cotswolds via our guide.

The Finer Details

The maximum occupancy for this property is 4 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 1 additional infant (aged 2 and under)
Bed linen and towels are provided (1 non-feathered set available on request)
Off street parking is available for up to 2 cars
1 travel cot and 1 highchair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
1 small dog is welcome for an additional £40 per booking. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
Free WiFi
Mobile phone reception is generally excellent
Smart TV with Netflix (login details provided)
Enclosed garden
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove
Please note that there is a steep and narrow staircase with a handrail on one side and a bar on the other side for support, this could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility
The smoke and CO 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
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property

Things to Note...

Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 17:00 and check out is by 10:00
Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted

Security Deposit

A security deposit of £150 is required for bookings at this property. This amount will be pre-authorised on your credit card 7 days prior to your arrival date and, providing no damage is reported, the pre-authorisation will be released 7 days after your departure. For the avoidance of doubt, guests are requested to leave the property in a reasonable condition, consistent with the property's appearance upon arrival.

Reviews

4.5/5

Our stay at Brook Cottage was a winter warmer, the cottage itself is delightfully decorated and very wholesome. We loved utilising the log fire, the smart TV and comfy sofa. The arrival gifts of eggs, milk, bread and orange juice was a lovely touch from the owners. The management team were always on call to answer any queries or questions about the facilities, which was very handy! We had some issues with the bath dripping through the ceiling, and a plumber was organised to visit the following day to sort it out. The location of the cottage is fantastic, you are within a 25min drive from most of the idyllic Cotswold villages and points of interest. The bakery and butchers in Lower Brailes is a must visit! The pastries are to die for, and the sausages at the butchers are heavenly. We even popped in before our departure to gather some goodies to take home! The only minor difficulties we had were with the oven, a few of the knobs are loose, so it's difficult to tell which part of the oven is on and at what temperature, this meant we had to cook most things on the hob. The only recommendations I would advise would be the possibility of an outdoor tap or a bowl to wash muddy paws after country walks, and blind in the bathroom for some privacy as we found that unless steamed up you could see straight through the windows. We had a wonderful week stay, and would definitely recommend the cottage to friends and family!

Our stay at Brook Cottage was a winter warmer, the cottage itself is delightfully decorated and very wholesome. We loved utilising the log fire, the smart TV and comfy sofa.

The arrival gifts of eggs, milk, bread and orange juice was a lovely touch from the owners. The management team were always on call to answer any queries or questions about the facilities, which was very handy! We had some issues with the bath dripping through the ceiling, and a plumber was organised to visit the following day to sort it out. The location of the cottage is fantastic, you are within a 25min drive from most of the idyllic Cotswold villages and points of interest. The bakery and butchers in Lower Brailes is a must visit! The pastries are to die for, and the sausages at the butchers are heavenly. We even popped in before our departure to gather some goodies to take home! The only minor difficulties we had were with the oven, a few of the knobs are loose, so it's difficult to tell which part of the oven is on and at what temperature, this meant we had to cook most things on the hob. The only recommendations I would advise would be the possibility of an outdoor tap or a bowl to wash muddy paws after country walks, and blind in the bathroom for some privacy as we found that unless steamed up you could see straight through the windows. We had a wonderful week stay, and would definitely recommend the cottage to friends and family!

- Ryan Pragnell, 3 December 2024

Thank you Ryan for your review of Brook Cottage. We are delighted to know that you had a wonderful stay at the cottage, it was delightfully decorated and you loved using the log fire, the smart TV and the comfy sofa. We are pleased to read that the management team were able to assist you and were very helpful throughout your stay. The location of the cottage is fantastic and you are within 25 min drive of most of the Cotswold places of interest. We will pass your feedback onto the property owner for them to address the issues mentioned in your review. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

- StayCotswold, 3 December 2024

5/5

We stayed for 2 nights at the cottage and loved how cosy and calming the cottage was. We loved that there was milk, orange juice and eggs in the fridge. That was a lovely touch. The cottage was absolutely perfect and we loved our stay. The beds and sofa were comfortable and it was a perfect base for us to explore the cotswolds. Would highly recommend.

We stayed for 2 nights at the cottage and loved how cosy and calming the cottage was. We loved that there was milk, orange juice and eggs in the fridge.

That was a lovely touch. The cottage was absolutely perfect and we loved our stay. The beds and sofa were comfortable and it was a perfect base for us to explore the cotswolds. Would highly recommend.

- Guest, 20 November 2024

Thank you Natalie for your review of Brook Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be cosy, calming and perfect for your stay. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

- StayCotswold, 21 November 2024

5/5

Had the best stay at Brook Cottage; I didn't want to leave! The cottage is perfect and renovated to a very high standard and my son and I settled in right away as it really felt like home with such a cosy and inviting living room, and dining area. The kitchen was absolutely fabulous and was equipped with everything you could possible want. It was such a lovely touch that bread, milk, juice and eggs were left for us to enjoy. The bedrooms were very comfortable and I had the best sleep of my life while staying there, with such a good mattress and wonderful crisp bed linens and pillows. The stairs up are a bit steep but this is expected in a cottage and adds to the wonderful charm. My son is 6ft 2in and the lower ceiling in some places were not a problem for him. Brook Cottage provided a wonderful respite for my son and I while preparing him for his stay in Oxford. I highly recommend this glorious cottage!

The kitchen was absolutely fabulous and was equipped with everything you could possible want. It was such a lovely touch that bread, milk, juice and eggs were left for us to enjoy. The bedrooms were very comfortable and I had the best sleep of my life while staying there, with such a good mattress and wonderful crisp bed linens and pillows. The stairs up are a bit steep but this is expected in a cottage and adds to the wonderful charm. My son is 6ft 2in and the lower ceiling in some places were not a problem for him. Brook Cottage provided a wonderful respite for my son and I while preparing him for his stay in Oxford. I highly recommend this glorious cottage!

- Susan Grella, 7 October 2024

Thank you Susan for your review of Brook Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you had the best stay and found the property to be perfect as it had very comfortable bedrooms, good mattresses and crisp linen. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

- StayCotswold, 7 October 2024

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