Hainault House
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About the home
The house dates back more than 400 years and retains many original features including a stunning inglenook fireplace in the main living room for cosy evenings with friends.
It includes a farmhouse kitchen with an Aga, a utility room and smart separate dining-room; upstairs is a second living room with a HD ready TV and DVD player - always a great place for the kids to play. All bedrooms are double, with one being en-suite and two having super king size zip and link beds for flexibility.
Hainault's beautiful gardens are built into the slope of a hill to the rear of the house and are accessed via steps up from the kitchen door. There are two flat lawned areas, with the upper lawn providing stunning views out over the Blockley valley. The lawned areas are surrounded by an abundance of established bushes, plants and trees. In total, from the kitchen door, there are approximately 51 steps leading up the side of the garden to the outhouse, complete with lighting and various handrails. At the top of the garden there is pedestrian access to an outhouse, behind which there is off street and on street parking.
Further details indoors:
• Living room with large inglenook fireplace and original flagstone floor
• Dining-room equipped for 8 with oak table and sideboard
• Very well equipped kitchen with Aga, additional gas cooker, dishwasher and a separate utility/boot room
• Mezzanine floor level with a family bathroom with bath and shower facilities
• A further, first floor sitting room with fireplace, panoramic views with deep window seat
• Double bedroom with zip and link bed, Velux window with en-suite shower room/W.C
• Second double bedroom with zip and link bed and window seat
• Two further double bedrooms within the vaulted beams part of the house, each with dormer and Velux windows
• Elec and full gas Central Heating
• Large inglenook open fire with initial fuel included
• Gas and Aga ovens
• HD TV and DVD player
• iPod compatible CD player
• Telephone (honesty box, with UK free evening and weekend calls)
• Free wireless broadband internet access
• Auto washing machine and tumble dryer
• Microwave
• Dish washer
• American-style fridge/freezer with ice maker
• Duvets with linen and towels
Further details outdoors:
• Parking (for 2 cars); additional roadside parking
• Shops, bars & restaurants very close by (within a few mins walk)
• Large, lawned rear garden cut over 2 different levels
• Garden furniture and benches
• Rear outbuilding for storage
• BBQ
• Complete peace and quiet!
Both the house and garden have spectacular views of the beautiful surrounding countryside and the enclosed, peaceful garden is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the scenery. Please see the additional pictures.
Key Features
Security deposits:
Security deposits are not required at Hainault House.
Pets:
One medium sized dog, or two smaller dogs, are welcome to stay at Hainault House, at a cost of £20 per booking per dog.
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.
Bed linen and towels:
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels are provided for guests.
Arrival and departure times:
Arrival time at Hainault House is after 3pm and departure time is by 10am. Access is via a key safe, therefore it does not matter if you are arriving late at night.
Bed sizes and configurations:
•Bedroom 1: Either 2 single beds OR a super king size bed
•Bedroom 2: En-suite room, with either 2 single beds OR a super king size bed
•Bedroom 3: Double bed
•Bedroom 4: Double bed
Fuel and logs:
Electricity and gas are included in the letting price. There is a large inglenook fireplace in the ground floor living room and logs are provided under a fair usage policy (there is an honesty box for contributions towards the cost of logs used).
There is a fireplace in the upper living room, but this is ornamental only.
Services provided:
Hainault House has free wireless internet access and a Freeview TV with DVD player. A cordless telephone is also provided, with an honesty box for the cost of calls made.
Parking:
Hainault House is located on a quiet road and free on street parking is usually available directly outside the house. An additional parking space is available at the top of the garden, however, parking in front of the house is typically more convenient for guests.
Housekeeping:
Where a letting exceeds seven nights, a mid-stay clean, bed and towel change are included in the price. Additional housekeeping services are available on request.
Child friendly facilities:
A travel cot (without linen), high chair and safety gate are provided. The safety gate encloses the upper living room, creating a safe environment for young children.
Hainault House’s split level garden is enclosed, however, please note that it is accessed via steps from the back door and the main areas of the garden are not visible from the house.
Initial consumables:
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. tea, coffee, sugar, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, soap, washing powder, etc), however, you should not expect the quantity of these provisions to be sufficient for the duration of your stay.
Accessibility, health and safety:
Hainault House is an old, Grade II listed property and has many character features, including narrow and steep stairs, low beams, multiple floors and 51 steps from the back door to the top of the garden, which could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility, or carrying babies, both in terms of their general movement and their ability to quickly exit the house in the event of an emergency.
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.
Conditions:
We are flexible with booking arrangements, although normally the property is available from Friday to Friday, Friday to Monday and Monday to Friday. Please contact us for more information.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 200m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Double beds (4), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ |
Conditions
We are flexible with booking arrangements, although normally the property is available from Friday to Friday, Friday to Monday and Monday to Friday. Please contact us for more information.
The Central England / Cotswolds / Gloucestershire region
Food & Drink For a relatively small village, Blockley is blessed with a number of places to eat and drink, all just a short walk from anywhere in the village. - The Crown Inn - The Great Western Arms - Lower Brook House - Blockley Village Shop & Cafe Activities The list below is a very small sample to give you a flavour for the wide range of attractions and activities that are available in and around the Cotswolds. Tourist Information centres are located in all the main North Cotswold towns. - Blenheim Palace - Warwick Castle - Stratford-upon-Avon - Hidcote - Cheltenham race course - Cotswold Farm Park - Batsford Arboretum - Broadway Tower Country Park - Snowshill Manor & Garden - Oxford Activities available in the Cotswolds include walking, cycling, horse riding, golf, swimming and rock climbing. Further food & drink and activities information is available on the Character Cottages website. The Cotswolds The Cotswolds are a range of hills in west-central England, sometimes called the "Heart of England". The name Cotswold means "sheep enclosure in rolling hillsides. The Cotswolds are characterised by attractive small towns and villages, built of the underlying Cotswold stone (a yellow oolitic limestone). In the Middle Ages the wool trade made the Cotswolds prosperous and some of this money was put into the building of churches, leaving the area with a number of large handsome Cotswold stone "wool churches". The area remains affluent, which has encouraged the establishment of many high quality pubs, restaurants and antique shops. Cotswold towns include Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway, Burford, Chipping Norton, Cirencester, Moreton-in-Marsh, Northleach, Stow-on-the-Wold, Stroud and Winchcombe. The town of Chipping Campden is notable for being the home of the Arts and Crafts movement, founded by William Morris at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. William Morris lived occasionally in Broadway Tower, a folly, now part of a country park. Chipping Campden is also known for the annual Cotswold Olimpick Games, a celebration of sports and games dating back to the early 17th century. The Cotswolds is the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales. Whilst the beauty of the Cotswold AONB is intertwined with the villages that seem to almost grow out of the landscape, the Cotswolds were primarily designated as an AONB for the rare limestone grassland habitats as well as the old growth beech woodlands that typify the area. These habitat areas are also the last refuge for many other flora and fauna with some so endangered they are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The uniqueness and value of the Cotswolds is engendered in the fact that five European Special Areas of Conservation, three National Nature Reserves and over 80 Sites of Special Scientific Interest are contained within the Cotswold AONB.
The Blockley area
Blockley is a peaceful, charming Cotswold village, with raised pavements, a splendid church and some superb architecture strung out along the mile long High Street. Known by many locals as the "secret village", Blockley is well away from main roads and in some parts of the village the only noise is Blockley Brook, the mill stream that winds its way through the bottom of the valley. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and with many very enjoyable walks leading from the village, Blockley has much to offer the holidaymaker. Its attractive village green overlooks the popular Bowling Green and beautiful Norman Church, and is a pleasant place to enjoy a picnic on sunny days. History Blockley first became established to the east of a Saxon church, which was replaced by the present church of St. Peter and St. Paul in 1170. The church has a Norman chancel and a Gothic-survival tower. The monuments include a brass of a priest in full mass vestments. There were twelve mills, some of which were first mentioned in the Domesday Book, turning out flour, flax, woodcutting and threshing. During the 18th century, with the wool industry in decline, Blockley turned to the manufacture of silk. Attracted by the fast flowing streams, many of the mills were converted and enlarged to accommodate the "throwsters", the workers who twisted the silk fibres into thread for the silk ribbon makers in Coventry. The largest was the Westmacott Mill, now converted into a residential home called Blockley Court. To accommodate the workers, many more terraces of cottages were built, each set one behind the other. Up the hillsides, cottages for workers and the Northwick Terrace almshouses mingled with elegant Georgian Terraces and townhouses. The boom in silk making was short lived and most of the mills reverted back to their former functions, although two became piano making factories. Blockley has been left with a unique collection of buildings reflecting the past glory of silk making, which gives it a different character to other north Cotswold villages.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Birmingham: 65 km |
| Railway: | Moreton in Marsh: 6 km |
Hainault House is located on a quiet road, in the peaceful, picturesque village of Blockley. Travelling by car: Blockley is easily accessed by car, being located approximately 1 mile away from the A44 and approximately 3 miles away from the A429 (Fosse Way), which are two of the main roads through the North Cotswolds. Travelling by train: The nearest railway station to Blockley is Moreton-in-Marsh (approximately 3 miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes. A chauffeur transfer to and from the station can be arranged upon request. Travelling by Plane: Stow is within easy reach of a number of international airports: •Birmingham International Airport: 42 miles, approximately 60 minute drive; •Heathrow International Airport: 76 miles, approximately 90 minute drive; •Bristol International Airport: 75 miles, approximately 90 minute drive.
Activities near Blockley
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 01 Apr 2013 |
The place was absolutely stunning. We all thoroughly enjoyed the cottage all though, if I'm honest, we didn't spend that much time in there. The surrounding area was beautiful and the pubs were very welcoming too. Compliments to the housekeeping team. The place was spotless. I don't know if you've ever been to Blockley, but my god is it hard to get out of the village using public transport. However don't use this as a reason not to go there as with a bit of investigative work, taxi numbers were obtained. The local shop was very helpful with this. This cottage is worth every penny you pay for it. Its so cozy with some lovely old features. If I was ever to visit the area again in a large group, I would definately stay here again. I would recommend Character Cottages to anyone and I will be using them again should we re-visit the area. |
13 Mar 2013 |
I stayed here Fri-Sun with my friends to celebrate my friends 50th birthday. From the moment you walk in, its cosy and welcoming. We were left a bottle of red wine and a cake which was a very... more |
28 Jan 2013 |
I booked Hainult House for my partners 50th birthday to take him and his children away for the weekend as a surprise!! The house was warm and inviting when we arrived. Thank you for the wine and... more |
Rental prices
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| 8 Jun 12 | 29 Jun 12 | £ 1145 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 29 Jun 12 | 13 Jul 12 | £ 1145 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 13 Jul 12 | 17 Aug 12 | £ 1145 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 17 Aug 12 | 31 Aug 12 | £ 1145 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 31 Aug 12 | 28 Sep 12 | £ 1145 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 28 Sep 12 | 26 Oct 12 | £ 945 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 26 Oct 12 | 2 Nov 12 | £ 1295 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 2 Nov 12 | 21 Dec 12 | £ 775 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 21 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | £ 1937 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 4 Jan 13 | 15 Feb 13 | £ 814 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 15 Feb 13 | 22 Feb 13 | £ 992 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 22 Feb 13 | 8 Mar 13 | £ 814 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 8 Mar 13 | 15 Mar 13 | £ 1202 | £ 211 | - | 3 Nights | |
| 15 Mar 13 | 29 Mar 13 | £ 814 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 29 Mar 13 | 12 Apr 13 | £ 1360 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 12 Apr 13 | 3 May 13 | £ 992 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 3 May 13 | 10 May 13 | £ 1360 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 10 May 13 | 24 May 13 | £ 1202 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 24 May 13 | 31 May 13 | £ 1491 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 31 May 13 | 28 Jun 13 | £ 1202 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 28 Jun 13 | 19 Jul 13 | £ 1491 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 19 Jul 13 | 30 Aug 13 | £ 1622 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 30 Aug 13 | 27 Sep 13 | £ 1360 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 27 Sep 13 | 25 Oct 13 | £ 992 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 25 Oct 13 | 1 Nov 13 | £ 1360 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 1 Nov 13 | 20 Dec 13 | £ 814 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 20 Dec 13 | 3 Jan 14 | £ 2034 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Jan 14 | 14 Feb 14 | £ 814 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 14 Feb 14 | 21 Feb 14 | £ 992 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 21 Feb 14 | 7 Mar 14 | £ 814 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 7 Mar 14 | 14 Mar 14 | £ 1202 | £ 210 | - | 3 Nights | |
| 14 Mar 14 | 11 Apr 14 | £ 992 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
IMPORTANT CUSTOMER NOTICE: HOLIDAY LETTINGS AND TRIPADVISOR SUGGEST NIGHTLY RATES ARE AVAILABLE. THIS IS NOT TRUE. OUR WEEKS, MID-WEEKS AND WEEKENDS ARE SOLD AS FIXED PRICE BOOKING SLOTS (SEE BELOW) AND PRICES ARE NOT CALCULATED USING NIGHTLY RATES.
Special Offers
1. Late Booking Discounts: within 10-6 weeks = 5%, within 3-6 Weeks = 10%, and less than 3 weeks before the start date = 15%;
2. Early Booking Discounts: 5% for all bookings made more than 22 weeks from the start date.
Our rental prices fluctuate throughout the year, according to season or special events. We constantly review the market to ensure that our properties remain competitive, and as such, we are often running late deals and seasonal discounts.
Pets are charged at £20 per pet, per booking.
Most weekend and mid-week breaks are priced between 70% and 75% of the weekly rate, depending upon the season. There are occasional exceptions to this rule, such as Cheltenham Race Week, when the prices may be higher.
For the very latest prices and special offers, please contact Character Cottages directly, via the Email Manager button below.
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