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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
14 Customer Reviews
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"Although there was an issue with the fuel supply for the log burner it was dealt with very quickly and efficiently without spoiling our enjoyment."
The cottage was very well placed to visit a number of attractions in this lovely area and we had a very enjoyable stay..
Thank you for providing this feedback. We're glad to hear you had an enjoyable stay and that the issue you experienced was dealt with efficiently. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"Excellent cottage."
This is our 2nd visit to the property, we will visit again. We did have a slight problem with the garden, there is a large hole in the left hand side of the fence. Our dog ended up in the next door neighbours garden then the field at the back of the garden. It’s quite hard to see the hole as a tree covers it, but our small dog managed to find it.
We are glad to hear that you found the cottage excellent again on your second visit and we hope we can keep welcoming you back! Please thank your intrepid dog for us. Although we don't guarantee garden security we will investigate the hole in the fence to see if its something we are able to fix. Kind Regards, Manor Cottages. Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage with all the facilities you need: a well equipped kitchen, tea, coffee, sugar, loo rolls etc."
Immaculately clean, comfortable beds. The owners clearly make a great effort to make your stay enjoyable. The stairs to the bedrooms are steep and would not be suitable for people with limited mobility. But that aside, very hard to find fault.
We are so glad to hear that you had such an enjoyable stay at the property and that you found the property clean and well equipped. We hope that we can welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"The cottage is well appointed, clean and comfortable in a great location for walks and has wonderful viewsaccross the valley, very quiet too."
However, I know others have mentioned it but the stairs to the bedrooms are very steep (a rail at the top would make it less dangerous perhaps) and be aware there are no bathroom facilities on the top bedroom floor. I was impressed with the comfortable beds, nice linen and pleasant furnishings and well stocked tea, coffee, milk, biscuits on arrival was welcome. Our main disappointment was how poorly the garden was maintained. There was the large bin next to the outside table (perhaps have a neat bin store?)Messy garden bags and a pot with dead plants on the patio which has seen better days. Given the spectacular view and the sun trap on the patio, with a little bit of care it could be wonderful.
Thank you so much for your comments regarding your recent stay at the property. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed a comfortable stay and the surrounding countryside. We have recently taken on an additional gardener to help with garden maintenance and will investigate the stairs further. Kind Regards, Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"The property was good however due to the cancellation of the original property ..."
The property was good however due to the cancellation of the original property booked at very short notice (3 days) before arrival, we incurred extra costs and inconvenience as our original chosen property was within walking distance of a wedding we were attending therfore meaning cabs had to be used at an extra cost of £40 also for the rest of our stay we were unable to walk to restaurants etc as we had planned, it is unacceptable for a booking to be cancelled at such short notice this also inconvenienced a dog sitter we had arranged for the duration of the wedding
Thank you for your feedback with regards to your recent stay at Red Fawn Cottage. Im sorry to hear 1st your booking got cancelled, unfortatnlty these things to happy from time to time and are out of our control, but i understand it was an inconvience. We are deligthed to hear you enjoyed the cottage and the location is in a great positon to explore the area. We would love to welcome you again for another stay with us in the future. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner
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"The cottage was lovely in lots of respects , as described on the listing ."
Lovely location great local pub , The Great Western with a great landlord and lovely food . Local shop that's very convenient too . Beds really comfy all well appointed as a home . Overall lovely and would recommend. Only a few niggles and would prefer to have a direct convo than put public, as only niggles and didn't massively affect our stay . Parking- this isn't ideal . We arrived after a long journey in the rain and could not get anywhere near the cottage . We had to park ages away which if you are not fit to be lugging your stuff then this is a deal breaker . This didn't get any better as we stayed there . Could you not at least get a cone for day of arrival ? And the day of leaving. Few maintenance things , the toilet handle is loose and needs fixing as this pinches your hand . The toilet seat is also loose and needs securing . The bathroom is lovely and shower great . The stairs altho mentioned as steep , they are very steep and the hessian carpet a little slippy on them in socks - might need a look at . The heating was insane while we were there , and not being able to adjust was limiting . It was sooooooo hot everywhere . Even when we turned radiators off . The heating seemed to be on all night aswell . We do worry about your bills ! Only last comment was the downstairs did smell of dogs ...not sure if the previous people had dogs in and it was wet days. It wasn't a major thing but just to mention . And to mention again ,these are just niggles as the place is lovely and we had a lovely cosy time and I would definitely recommend , they are more things that may need just attending to for it to be perfect ! Thank you .
Many thanks for taking the time to share your comments.We so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the cottage As an old property, some of the stairs are steep as illustrated by the photo on the website. Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback and we're glad you had a great stay at Red Fawn Cottage. Thank you also for bringing some issues to our attention during your stay we will get these looked and sorted . Best wishes Manor Cottages. Property Owner
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"The property is very nice and is as advertised."
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"Lovely stay at Red Fawn cottage in the beautiful village of Blockley."
Very quiet location and we had a great view at the back of the house of the herd of deer in the evening. Used the walking books provided- thank you. As listed- steep stairs over 3 levels so concentration needed. Everything we needed in the cottage. Beds were super comfy. Made use of the community shop and ate breakfast every day at the cafe! Local pubs very friendly so overall a lovely short break to recharge!
Thank you for your wonderful comments. Sounds like you had a perfect stay. We hope we can welcome you back again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
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"The stairs to the bedrooms are extremely steep and I feel a solid handrail would be safer than the rope ones which are currently in place."
The property was superb and well furnished. The outside seating showed rattan furniture in pictures but we found wooden folding chairs instead. Just a minor point as we really enjoyed our stay and hope to return! Thank you
Many thanks for taking the time to share your comments.We so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the cottage As an old property, some of the stairs are steep as illustrated by the photo on the website and the note about the bedroom on the first floor. We will check the garden furniture at the property and do hope to welcome you back soon. Best wishes, Character Cottages Property Owner
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"A beautiful cottage, sympathetically renovated to provide a cosy and comfortable holiday bolthole."
The layout over 3 floors was fine for us (family with a teenager and dog) but the steep staircase to bedrooms would not be suitable for elderly guests. There's a further staircase down to the living area and extensive garden which was lovely to sit in and enjoy on a sunny day. The cottage is ideally situated in the small, friendly village of Blockley within easy reach of nearby Broadway, Chipping Campden etc. and some excellent dog walks. We had a lovely, relaxing stay at your property, thank you.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, we so pleased you had a delightful stay in Blockley and were able to make the most of the beautiful garden. Best wishes, Character Cottages Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage."
Facilities very good. Stairs very steep! Comfortable, everything we needed, but could have made use of of a tea pot. Would stay again.
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"Beautiful cottage in a lovely place lovely view out of every window"
Pleased you enjoyed the cottage with its views. Thank you for the feedback. Best Wishes, Character Cottages. Property Owner
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"We had a great stay at the cottage."
It is in a great position in the village, walking distance to the pub and village shop/cafe and offers easy access to the wider Cotswolds area. A couple of small issues on arrival (un-emptied bins and dirty outdoor furniture) were quickly remedied the same day by the management team. Would recommend that the property description mentions the fact the property has no washing machine. Although it is not listed as an amenity I had missed this and had packed assuming we would be able to do some washing during our stay. Otherwise a lovely stay.
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback and we're glad you had a great stay at Red Fawn Cottage. Thank you also for bringing some issues to our attention during your stay as this is the best way to remedy any problem. We hope to welcome you again. Property Owner
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"The steepness of the staircase and access out of and into the bedrooms was precarious and not accurately described."
The outside furniture was dirty and tatty, and insufficient for a 4 person stay at the property. A second front door key should have been provided to allow separate couples east access. Keys should be on a key ring. Otherwise the cottage was well situated a short walk from facilities, and generally in good order.
Thank you for your feedback. We hope that the issues you encountered did not leave a lasting impact on your stay. With regards to the stairs, it is mentioned in the property description that these are steep and may not be suitable for young children. This can also be seen in the photos on the listing as well. The garden furniture will be deep cleaned so that future guests do not experience the same disappointment, and we appreciate the suggestion to provide a second key, as well as having the keys on a key ring. These suggestions for improvement will be taken into full consideration. We are happy to hear that you generally enjoyed your stay and would be happy to welcome you back to the property in the future. Property Owner
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Summary
- Over three floors
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double
- Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Kitchen
- First-floor living/dining room with woodburning stove
- Garden.
- Gas central heating with woodburning stove
- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, small freezer compartment, dishwasher, kettle, hairdryer
- Smart TV with BT TV Sport and Entertainment package, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Highchair available
- Free roadside parking
- Patio and lawn garden with furniture and charcoal barbecue (without coal, summer only)
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 0.3 miles
- Please note an initial supply of logs & kindling is provided for the property between October until end of March; additional log supplies can be purchased locally
The property
Red Fawn Cottage is a quintessential Cotswold stone cottage enjoying a peaceful location in the charming village of Blockley.
Set over three floors with two beautiful bedrooms, it is the ideal choice for a family or group of friends looking for a relaxing base to explore the beautiful Cotswolds.
Enter the property straight into the contemporary and well-presented kitchen where you have all the amenities you require to cook delicious meals for you and your loved ones, and a handy dishwasher to help with the cleaning up!
Located across the landing you will find the smart family bathroom, where you can have a relaxing soak amongst the bubbles before heading down to the living/dining room on the lower-ground-floor to have a wonderful evening with your loved ones, gathered on one of the two-seater sofa's whilst watching a film on the Smart TV, as the woodburning stove gently warms the room, with your four-legged friend settled in the bespoke dog's sleeping area beneath the stairs.
Take the evening outside into the enchanting sloped garden where you can watch the sunset over the neighbouring fields from the comfort of the rattan sofa and make use of the charcoal barbecue in warmer months, you may be lucky to see deer grazing in the fields nearby!
When the night draws to a close, ascend up the steep stairs where you will discover two homely bedrooms, both with stunning views and original flooring, the master housing a king-size bed and the second bedroom housing a double bed.
In the morning, enjoy a long bathe in the bath and get ready to head out for the day into the picturesque village of Blockley which has a country pub, The Great Western Arms, a historic Norman church, Church of St Peter and St Paul, and the popular community owned shop and café which serves delicious food during the day and hosts a couple of dinner evenings too.
Surrounded by wonderful countryside, there are many walks and cycle routes on its doorstep including Heart of England Way long distance path which links the market towns of Chipping Campden and Moreton-in-Marsh, where you can visit Hidcote Manor Garden in Chipping Campden, which is a renowned attraction, that looks like a scene from Alice in Wonderland and is one of the UK’s best displays of the Art and Craft Movement gardens and visit Chastleton House in Moreton-in-Marsh, which is a stunning Jacobean Grade I listed building that has remained unchanged for 400 years, with room guides will be able to show you around the property and grounds.
At Red Fawn Cottage, you are close to the bustling market town of Stow-on-the-Wold where you can take a walk around the market square, which is the heart of the community and offers boutique shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, as well as the Farmers’ Market which occurs every second Thursday of each month, featuring inviting local produce.
For a wonderful holiday, stay at Red Fawn Cottage.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
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: Dogs: we ask that dogs remain downstairs, stay off the furniture and that no trace of a dog remains after your departure, a gated sleeping area has been built in the dining room especially for dogs, although the garden is enclosed, inquisitive dogs could jump the wall at the bottom of the garden and dogs are not permitted to be left alone in the property.
Please note an initial supply of logs & kindling is provided for the property between October until end of March; additional log supplies can be purchased locally.
Note: Guests with young children should be aware that the bedrooms on the first-floor open directly onto the steep staircase which leads down to the first floor and may not be suitable for young children.
Note: The garden is maintained by a professional gardening service every Thursday; this work will be completed as quickly as possible and with as little disturbance as possible to guests.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas