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3 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
71 Customer Reviews
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"Everything was great and comfortable but the single room had a heater that was making a very annoying noise."
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you had a comfortable stay. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"Another fantastic stay at Alice cottage, was kept updated by email and phone from the time I made the reservation to the time we left."
The village is very friendly and quiet. Lovely places to visit and only a short car drive. We had a tour of little oak vineyard would highly recommended fun and friendly owners.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the recommendation to visit little Oak Vineyard. We shall look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best Wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"We had such a great stay once we figured out how to access the key."
Our fault for being sloppy readers. The village of Blockley was a perfect hub for us to explore from and the cottage was so cozy. We hope to visit again soon. Thank you!
Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the cottage and the area so much. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds again soon. Kind Regards, Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"Car parking space very misleading in info of cottage."
Courtyard,what courtyard!!! If the car parking info was written correctly we would never have booked Alice cottage. Cottage was cob webby in places,bit dusty,garden overgrown and chairs in sun room were old and extremely uncomfortable!! Enjoyed our stay though,even with lack of a decent parking space. The car parking space could be tarmaced over and made level and would be somewhat easier to park on a hill!! Photo of car parking space in holiday info maybe needed to advise people with mobility issues.
Many thanks for taking the time to provide us with feedback following your stay. We are glad you enjoyed your stay but we are sorry to hear that the property was not up to our usual high standards and we will raise this with our housekeeping team. We will also look at the listing details to ensure if there is more information required. Kind Regards, Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"We have stayed at Alice cottage before and know exactly what to expect."
It's not luxury but it is comfortable and cosy. Also they allow dogs. You have everything you need and it's like a home from home for us.
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"Lovely little cottage, enjoyed our stay in Blockley."
What a beautiful little village. Only things that could made it easier was getting to into the box of the one key & locking the front door. Other than that now that we figured out how things work we would definitely go back.
Thank you for providing this feedback. We're glad you loved the cottage and the village of Blockley. We would love to welcome you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"Positives: Cottage was nice, good comfy bed, good shower great location."
Negatives: over powering smell of wet dog, had to sit outside in car for 3 hours whilst airing the cottage, I called housekeeping next morning who did come out and wash the downstairs carpet, but unfortunately it didn’t rectify the problem, as all the carpet and sofa smell of dog, had to use a whole bottle of fabreeze and an air freshener, unfortunately this did spoil our stay. Recommendation: replace carpet and sofa so that both are washable to prevent the awful wet dog smell. Then the cottage will be lovely.
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"Beautiful little cottage well maintained loved the shower."
Very peaceful
We're so glad you loved Alice Cottage and enjoyed a peaceful stay. We hope to welcome you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"Parking a nightmare - it was bank holiday weekend so no parking near cottage when we arrived - thereafter allocated parking space was available but in a narrow no through road on a steep incline between two cars - you have to be a good driver!"
Main bedroom lovely but single bedroom unsuitable for anyone other than a small child - bed small, noise from what we assumed to be the water heater firing up all night. There were only two of us but we required separate beds. Only one ring of two on induction hob worked at any one time, limiting cooking ability. No ‘welcome pack’ unless you count the miserly packet of biscuits - only one toilet roll for a week! Mould in shower and cracked shower tray. Garden untended, full of weeds.Blockley village however is lovely if you can find somewhere else to stay. I cannot recommend Alice Cottage.
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We're sorry to hear you encountered some issues at the cottage. Had we been notified during your stay we would have tried to rectify any problems. We have now passed all your comments to the Property Manager. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"We loved our cottage!"
The fireplace worked great and all of the furniture was comfortable. The location was awesome as well.
Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at Alice Cottage. It's lovely to hear how much you have enjoyed your stay and we would love to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards Manor Cottage. Property Owner
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"The property was listed as dog friendly but the Doggie smell downstairs was overpowering."
The cleaner provided by sykes or through owner needs checking as all light fittings had loads of cobwebs on them. Bathroom was very small and heated towel heater did not work, second bedroom was also very small. On the plus side property is in a fantastic location and main bedroom was very comfortable.
Thank you for your feedback with regards to stay at Alice Cottage. We appreciate all feedback provided and we will pass on your comments to Managed Services for review. We hope you still managed enjoy the wonderful things the area has to offer and we would love to welcome you back again very soon. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner
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"We had a lovely weekend stay at Alice Cottage with our dog."
It was in a beautiful quiet setting and the cottage was very clean and cosy. Would happily go back again.
Thank you for your feedback, It's great to hear you enjoyed your stay at Alice Cottage. It's a wonderful place to be based, to explore the Cotswolds. We hope to welcome you back again very soon. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner
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"Lovely little cottage in a beautiful and friendly village."
Cottage had everything we needed for our stay and room for our party of 2 adults and 2 medium sized dogs. No parking issues as the owners of the cottage that share the parking space were away, so the first-come-first-served issue did not apply. Neighbours further down the street very friendly and welcoming, as indeed was everyone in the village. We all enjoyed our holiday very much.
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Alice Cottage. Best wishes, Character Cottages Property Owner
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"Very quaint little cottage and lovely village."
Had a lovely week and the weather was great.Food in both pubs and cafe was delicious.The only downsides were that the photos make it look much bigger.Could do with a new double mattress to make a more comfortable stay. Light comes on in the middle of the night in the small bedroom.
We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay in the lovely village of Blockley. Alice Cottage is an ideal base for a couple or small family. Thank you for your comments, we will ensure these are looked into. Best wishes, Character Cottages Property Owner
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"Lovely place to spend a holiday."
Quiet area, beautiful surroundings and very well equipped cottage.
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the cottage and the peaceful area. We hope to welcome you back again. Best wishes Character Cottages Property Owner
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"The cottage was excellent."
However, compared to my experiences with AirBnB, the cottage was poorly stocked. I had to buy necessities that should have been supplied. Also I will not use Sykes again. They were too rigid in their booking. Once the down payment is made you are stuck. Whereas with AirBnB you have a lot of freedom to change things if things change in.your life.
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Alice Cottage and are sorry to hear that you felt the necessities were not supplied, we would welcome further feedback on this. We are sorry that you feel this way about your booking experience with us. We detail our terms & conditions clearly so that guests are aware of the process and costs when booking their holiday. Best wishes, Character Cottages Property Owner
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"Cosy cottage in a lovely village at the heart of the Cotswolds."
Great to sit in front of a warming log burner fire. Downsides: 1. Settee suits 2 persons only 2. Breakfast table ok for 2 but needs pulling out for 3. 3. Stairs not really suitable if you have mobility issues 4. Mould on bathroom window 5. Parking for 1 car opposite cottage but better suits a 4 wd car if weather is wet/ icy 6. Important remedial work needed (a) kitchen window area leaks in heavy rain..came through the wall & ceiling, close to electrics/wiring (b) similar ..in heavy rain water comes into front conservatory down the wall, flooding the floor near front inner door. Again water close to electrics. Both above really needs gutters repairing/replacing asap. Could be a great cottage for 2 people + dog if the owner completes the repairs and cleans inside mould issues. Agents offered to try & relocate us to another local cottage but we loved the location...we tolerated the rain water problem but wouldn't recommend to others if work is not completed!
Thank you for taking time to provide this comprehensive feedback.We're so sorry that you encountered problems caused by heavy rain and can inform you that the owner is now having major remedial work done on the roof. We did try and call you quite a few times prior to your stay, to arrange to move you to another property, when we realised the impact of the very heavy rain/storm. But i understand you choose to stay at the house. It's very unfortunately that it happened and we are very apologetic about the situation. We hope to welcome you again very soon in the future. Kind regards Character Cottages Property Owner
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"Alice Cottage was a perfect little hideaway for the two of us and our dogs, we had several cosy evenings in front of the log burner."
The village itself is just the right distance to walk from the cottage. There are a couple of pubs, a lovely cafe and village shop. Alice Cottage is an ideal base to explore the Cotswolds with lots of walks and villages nearby. We loved our stay and will be back.
Thank you for this lovely feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay at Alice Cottage and also loved the convenient location. We would love to welcome you again. Character Cottages Property Owner
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"I would not stay again purely because of the busy body neibhours."
Paid to facilitate our dog and small child. Popped out for 2 hours for supplies after a long family walk to a rude not on the door stating we were not allowed to leave our dog unattended. Seems a neibhour wrote the note. Who takes there dog absolutely everywhere? We literally popped to the shop for some essentials. It left a really bad taste in our mouth that someone had been spying on us and watching our comings and going’s. We came on a dog walking holiday and it seems that it’s not a dog friendly property for the sheer fact that neibhours have nothing better to do than. spy on people that being their pets. For that reason we will not attend again and not recommend it
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We're very sorry to hear that the neighbours at Alice Cottage had apparently complained about your dog. We have contacted the Owner and it would seem it's an isolated event, which has never happened before. I hope you didn't let this one off event spoil your stay at the cottage and i hope you managed to try the wonderful little cafe in Blockley for a bite to eat. Kind regards Character Cottages Property Owner
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"The location is great but the parking is very difficult."
The sitting room comfort left a lot to be desired, only One 2 seater settee was not comfortable and was unfortunately the only option to relax on. The bathroom is very small no room to hardly turn round this was not really accurately described and was quite a shock how small it was. The bed and mattress is so bad so uncomfortable it needs urgent replacement also I was shocked when removing pillow cases at end of our stay they were disgusting need immediate replacement. Fortunately the weather was nice most of the time but the garden furniture was not good that also wants replacing old metal table and chairs no comfort at all. To sum up in our opinion the cottage seriously needs an overhaul and starting with the bed as top priority. To sum up we are very disappointed to have to give such a negative review having had holidays at cottages in York and the Peake District which were excellent .
Thank you for providing feedback for your stay at Alice Cottage. Parking in Blockley is generally busy, as with lots of Cotswold villages/towns in peak times. The cottage does only have a 2 seater sofa, but it also has lots of chairs around the house for additional guests. This is due to the size of the cottage. With regards to the bathroom, it shows on the images and noted on the website it's a small bathroom. The mattress has been replaced by the owner and so have the pillows. The outdoor furniture is the type that look antique, but you also have the bench to sit on and enjoy your morning coffee if you would prefer, for those days that are a little cooler, you can enjoy the sun room instead. We hope you managed to still enjoy your stay and make the most of the area. Kind regards Character Cottages Property Owner
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"Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at Alice Cottage, we hope you had a lovely stay, enjoyed the Cotswolds and the wonderful places to visit."
We hope to welcome you again in the future.
Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at Alice Cottage, we hope you had a lovely stay, enjoyed the Cotswolds and the wonderful places to visit. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Property Owner
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"The cottage is a good base for exploring the area, and Blockley is a lovely village."
We were grateful that the problem with the stuck plug in the washbasin was quickly solved, but another domestic issue needs attention. When we arrived the outside bin was already full. We put it out on Tuesday evening but it was not emptied the following day. Though we try to produce as little waste as possible, we therefore had to store all our refuse in the cottage and leave it behind at the end of our stay. In addition we took glass and plastic bottles home with us for recycling. Nearby houses put out waste and recycling on Sunday evening, and it was promptly collected the next day. It is hard to see why Alice Cottage is not part of this scheme.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback following your stay. We're glad you enjoyed the cottage and exploring the surrounding area. We have made enquiries regarding the refuse collection issue and have been assured that this has now all been resolved. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Property Owner
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"Lovely stay in the beautiful area of the Cotswolds."
Alice cottage was an ideal base to explore and comfortable to come back to after a day full of walking and visiting. We would definitely come back !
Thank you for your lovely feedback and we're glad you enjoyed your stay at Alice Cottage. We hope to welcome you again. Property Owner
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"We enjoyed a delightful stay at Alice Cottage."
Overall we were very satisfied with the cottage and facilities. The bed wasn’t the most comfortable, but manageable.
Thank you for your feedback. It's grea tto hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your comments regarding your experience with the bed. We hope to welcome you back one day in the future! Property Owner
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"Excellent stay"
Thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that you had an excellent stay and we cannot wait to welcome you back one day in the future! All the best, Character Cottages Property Owner
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"Cute little cottage in Blockley."
Perfect for a long weekend.
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"We had a great week."
Love Alice Cottage, just right for 3. Must try the local café, it had amazing food, they do fine dining evenings, wonderful. Also Childswickham Inn, , The Great Western Arms(also in Blockley). In fact Blockley is a great place as a base for visiting surrounding area.
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"Great little cottage to base yourself for a holiday in the Cotswolds."
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"Lovely stay at Alice cottage, you are in such a beautiful location - was so relaxing wandering around picturesque Blockley and the neighbouring Cotswolds villages, definitely recommend!"
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"Lovely homely cottage to provide a base to explorw the local area from."
Would stay again.
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"Cosy cottage, friendly neighbours, charming village, good pubs."
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"Cosy cottage in a lovely quiet location on edges of an unspoilt Cotswold village with beautiful sunny patio."
Good walking from the cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend here and wished we were staying for a week.
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"Would highly recommend this beautiful little cottage for a cosy romantic stay in the Cotswolds."
The village itself is absolutely lovely too, great location. We took our dogs and it was the perfect little place for the four of us.
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"The cottage is very well situated."
The neighbours were lovely and friendly.
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"Highly recommend Alice Cottage - very quaint and cosy for a long weekend stay."
Lovely homely touches added by the host. Great location for exploring the Cotswolds - fabulous little shop/café for brunch or wine nights / dinner round the corner, in the gorgeous village of Blockley. Really loved morning coffee in the garden patio, overlooking the hills. Had a great stay - thanks so much!
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"Wonderful cottage!"
We had three stay which would be the maximum amount you could have. Quiet and wonderful location with beautiful walks close by. Had a great time.
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"Cute cottage, perfect for a couple."
In a great location in the middle of Blockley and very friendly neighbours too.
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"We had a lovely stay here and was just what we needed for a city break!"
Plenty to do both in and around Blockley. A highlight was the many beautiful walks from the AirBnB to other local villages! Alice
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"Cosy cottage, good for a couple."
Great location for walks and a few mins walk from the village shop and pubs.
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"The front bedroom is lovely and the front conservatory is nice and bright to sit in."
The area is hilly but the village of Blockley is very beautiful.
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"Expect to stay in a nice comfortable cosy and well equipped cottage."
Especially good for walking straight from the front door.
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"Lovely cottage, very clean and tidy."
Excellent location for Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace. Had a great time and would have no hesitation in recommending.
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"Lovely cosy cottage in a very friendly village which has a brilliant location for walking and touring the Cotswolds."
Great shop and cafe too!
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"Lovely cottage - perfect for our family of 3!"
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"We had a great time."
The cottage was small but very clean and cosy. It’s well equipped and brilliantly located for exploring the Cotswolds
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"Alice Cottage is really beautiful, tastefully furnished and clean."
Comfortable veranda at the entrance, ideal for taking off wet jackets and shoes before entering the house. Large and well equipped kitchen. Only the dishwasher is missing, otherwise there is really everything, even a very useful washer / dryer. The bathroom, located on the upper floor, is small but functional. The large and tastefully furnished double bedroom. That single little one but pretty. The strength of the cottage is undoubtedly the small corner living room with fireplace. Especially when it is raining and cold outside, being able to relax in front of the fireplace, is really a unique and priceless experience (wood is necessary to light the fire provided by the property). Convenient private parking in front of the entrance. Excellent location. The picturesque village of Blockley is the ideal starting point to visit the Cotswolds. Simply perfect for those who want a relaxing holiday in the heart of the English countryside. Finally, I point out the seriousness of the agency that manages the property. Really very kind and helpful. If we were to return to the Cotswolds in the future, we would have no doubt, we would definitely go back to the Alice Cottage. Highly recommended!
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"Charming place."
Lovely front garden. Beautiful town. We loved it. Would definitely go back!
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"Amazing cottage in a great location close to village and walking trails."
Very easy driving to all parts of the Cotswolds. Place was very clean and comfortable with lots of thoughtful touches.
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"A small lovely cottage with a pretty little garden at the front in a beautiful village, very peaceful, just what you need for a short holiday."
Would go back.
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"This property was just as advertised and nicely located to explore the surrounding area."
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"The ideal place for two persons in a beautiful village!"
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"Nice little place in picturesque Cotswolds town with a couple pub restaurants."
Really liked the wood burning stove.
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"Thank you. We had a lovely stay, Alice cottage was cute and had everything we needed."
Beautiful location too. Loved the home made cookies!
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"Clean and we'll kept."
Excellent communications with from the host. We were very happy and would recommend the cottage.
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"Lovely cottage to stay in for our first visit to the Cotswolds."
Quietest place in the world!
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"We will definitely come back."
A lovely cottage, with a lovely sunny front garden and everything you could possible need. We love The Cotswolds but hadn't been to Blockley before, it's a charming quiet village with a good pub and local shop / cafe. The cottage is cosy, and the small conservatory is great. Lots of great walks and gardens nearby.
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"We LOVED it there, it was perfect for our little family."
We hope to come stay again soon. Thank you!
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"Thoroughly enjoyed our few days in this cottage"
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"A cosy and relaxing cottage for two!"
Scenery stunning! Julie and Martin
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"Such a quaint cottage in a very friendly village."
Perfect holiday for dogs with amazing walks, would definitely be going back. Nicola
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"We loved your sweet little cottage and enjoyed your garden in beautiful sunshine, thank you."
Hazel and Rob
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"Lovely cottage, enjoyed our weekend break in Blockley."
Broadway Tower and Broadway village well worth a visit. Hilary and Pete
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"We had a fabulous time at Alice Cottage, it was a perfect base for our Cotswolds adventures Sarah and Kieron"
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"We celebrated our 10th anniversary here and couldn’t have had a better time!"
Cottage is beautiful. Becky and Julien
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"A beautiful cottage, could not have wished for a better place to celebrate valentines/B day."
- Mr and Mrs Brown
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"My friend and I had a delightful few days in Alice Cottage."
Our only regret was that it was so cosy with the central heating that we did not need to light a fire! – Brenda Bateman
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"We had the most lovely New Year Break at Alice Cottage, It was cosy, clean warm and inviting with mince pies and a little Christmas tree."
My husband, dog and I snuggled by the fire every night just enjoying being in our own little cottage hideaway. We went on lots of lovely walks right from the door step and had a really happy stay. Thank You! - Daisy
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"We had a lovely time in this superb cottage, enjoyed the garden."
Wish it was ours! - Martin and Carola
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"Perfect weekend, couldn't wish for a better place to spend our 1st anniversary!"
So romantic, a real getaway. Something we will never forget. Thank you. - Yasminand Jack
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"You couldn't have made more of your little cottage."
Petite luxury, Thank you. - Denise and Rob Matthews
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"Yes, it was a fantastic time spent at the Alice Cottage, I will hopefully be visiting again sometime soon."
I loved everything about it! - Rebecca
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Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x single , 1 x double Front garden terrace with wooden bench two chairs, small table and charcoal barbecue (without coal)
- Gas heating with woodburning stove
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, kettle, toaster, LED HD Freesat TV, DVD player, telephone, WiFi, selection of DVD’s
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Highchair and cot available
- Shared off-road parking space for 1 car (first-come, first-served with neighbouring property)
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 0.4 miles
The property
Alice Cottage is a beautiful Cotswold stone cottage which dates back to the 19th century and has been renovated whilst retaining its traditional character.
it is ideal for a couple or a small family who are seeking a relaxing break surrounded by the beautiful Cotswold countryside. The pretty garden with terrace with outstanding countryside views leads you to the front door which opens into the sunroom perfect to sit in and enjoy the garden.
This leads you on to the open plan living area featuring a woodburning stove and then to the well-equipped kitchen. Explore the picturesque village of Blockley which has two country pubs, an historic Norman church used in the TV series “Father Brown” and the community owned shop and café which serves delicious food during the day.
You are also close to the bustling towns of Morton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold,
About the location
BLOCKLEY
Moreton-in-Marsh 3 miles; Bourton-on-the-Water 11 miles; Cheltenham 22 miles.
An ancient village once famous for its silk and corn mills, Blockley lies just 3 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh and features a unique collection of honey-coloured buildings with a pretty village green, two excellent pubs, serving hearty food and real ale, as well as a village store and café, serving dinner on a Friday night. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of the village, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way and the Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close by. Very close by, Moreton-in-Marsh boasts many elegant 18th century buildings and is home to traditional inns, tea rooms, restaurants and individual shops to suit all tastes. It also offers its own train station and lies on the intersection of the Paddington rail line from London. The town hosts the Moreton-In-Marsh Show, one of the UK's largest one-day agricultural shows, as well as the Moreton Beer Festival, an annual French Market, and a large outdoor market every Tuesday. The highest town in the Cotswolds, this ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly farmers' market. Close by is Bourton-on-the-Water, which lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is known as the Venice of the Cotswolds as the River Windrush runs through the centre. Also within reach is the spa town of Cheltenham, boasting an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, as well as being famous for its horseracing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within driving distance, making Blockley a great base for a Cotswolds holiday.
Note: For the comfort of future guests, we ask that dogs remain downstairs, stay off the furniture and that no trace of a dog remains after your departure.
Note: Logs for the woodburning stove are provided under a fair usage policy (there is an honesty box for contributions towards the cost of logs used).
Note: A telephone is provided, with an honesty box for the cost of calls made.
Note: Although the property's garden is enclosed, small children should be supervised at all times.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas