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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Chipping Campden in Central England/Cotswolds

From £495 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Car not necessary, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

For 1-6 people self catering cottage with benefit of its own driveway parking for up to 5 cars, 3 star listed by Visit Britain/Enjoy England. Croftsbrook's guest book consistently quotes as follows "homely excellence," "helpful friendly welcome", "spaciousness", "comfort", "warmth", "equipment", "cleanliness", "provision of all essentials" and "truth to advert". A quiet and peaceful rural retreat set in its own delightful private cottage gardens in a pleasant field corner location. It is only a 5 - 7 minute delightful walk to Chipping Campden's charming historic town centre with its many good food and other shops and galleries and brilliant nearby state of the art play park for children, a 10 - 15 minute walk with little ones, and sports and leisure activity for adults as well as an endless list of famous pubs and restaurants. Croftsbrook is managed personally by its owners the artists David Birch & his wife Annabel Carey.

The self contained self catering holiday cottage has bags of space and is well equipped and comfortably furnished. The walls are hung with a large collection of original paintings adding a unique charm.

The arts and crafts movement was the inspiration for the charming fawn brick cottage which was enlarged for David's and Annabel's family in 1998 from the original single story cottage built in the 1950's by Pyments the builder descendant of C. R. Ashbee's Guild of Handicraft which famously came to Campden in 1902.



David's private studio, and on the other side of the cottage, the private self contained annex are attached but entirely separate for the owners unobtrusive and quiet family use, so help is at hand if needed.

If art is your interest David offers tutored painting days for groups or individuals in Campden and the Cotswolds.

Chipping Campden is a bustling rural little market town with a small population of about 2,500 but having all the essential amenities you could need. It received it's town charter over 800 years ago and now is known as the jewel of the Cotswolds. It has a wealth of eating places, galleries and refined quality shops, 4 churches of different denomination all very welcoming of visitors, DR.s Health centre, library, museum, a sport centre and swimming pool, tennis, bowling, cricket, horse riding, bicycle hire and is only 2.5 miles from Broadway golf course. It is only a short drive or bus ride to Stratford upon Avon and other beautiful Cotswold locations. However you could happily abandon the car and be totally absorbed staying in Chipping Campden enjoying its own endless charms and scenic location for walking in the surrounding Cotswold hills.
It is also well known as the start or end of the 100 mile Cotswold Way foot path linked with the Roman City of Bath, so the less enthusiastic members of a party can enjoy themselves staying put whilst the hearty members walk to Bath and back, returning to the welcome of friends in the cottage.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The kitchen is well equipped(see visitors comments) with a small breakfast area which can seat six at a pinch and has a door which opens onto the garden.
It has views over an open field.
There is a separate small dining room which has seated 12 at a pinch but up to 10 comfortably and a cosy sitting room with TV and DVD and CD radio and comfortable arm chairs and sofas for 6+. It has the added bonus of an instantly warming electric Dimplex Mirage log stove with excellent effect, just switch on and no hassle.

Two of the bedrooms are spacious and the third is small but cosy and inviting with access all round the king size double bed. They are all light and airy and are approached by a sunny landing where you can sit and enjoy the outlook.
There is a small portable pool table available and other games.

Further details outdoors:
Parking on own private driveway for up to 5 cars .
The driveway is a level 10 meters from the porch with one very low 3 inch step up, then 2 inch threshold.

The private cottage gardens are in compartments, mostly level and like the house are 'arts and crafts' inspired. They are pretty throughout the year with seating for each secluded section enabling relaxation and enjoyment in sunshine or shade. The gardens feature some dry stone walls, a swing and log piles which could conceivably be hazardous therefore children should be supervised at all times. There is a table and chairs to seat 6 plus and a small lawn and a lockable gate which opens directly on to a delightful brook side field path providing a scenic short 5 minute walk to the shops and pubs and centre of the town.

Conditions

For further details, terms and condition of hire and booking information just click below on " visit the advertiser's website " in the box marked CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE ADVERTISER OF HOME 100162.
Terms and conditions of hire will be deemed to have been accepted by the hirer as soon as any payment towards the hire fee is made.

A stay of 5 - 7 nights within a single Saturday to Saturday booking slot is classed as one week. If you require more FLEXIBLE DATES, eg. Thursday to Sunday, which effect two weeks of Saturday to Saturday bookings, those dates are charged accordingly, i e the minimum charge for each of the weeks effected. If you fill an existing small gap on the availability calendar of 2 or 3 nights we would be happy to consider an adjusted rate.

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Croftsbrook sunny S West side from driveway

 

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Croftsbrook in autumn, eastside with virginia creeper from the brookside footpath.

 

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Croftsbrook from S East is the foremost house in the picture, centre to right is the holiday cotta

 

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Croftsbrook and brook side footpath, early summer.

The Central England / Cotswolds / Cheltenham / Gloucester region

The Cotswolds are renowned for being archetypal England and are designated an important Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Buildings are of mellow, honey-coloured limestone and the towns and villages and countryside rank amongst the prettiest and least spoiled in England. The Cotswold's prosperity from the 11th century was founded on the wool trade and was displayed in what is now the areas rich architectural heritage. Chipping Campden's beautiful high street "The finest village high street still remaining in the land" according to the great historian G.M.Trevelyan dates back over 1000 years. The town owes its distinction to initial wealth gained from the sale of Cotswold Wool and later from the enormously rich Sir Baptist Hicks who built here lavishly in the 17th century.
Campden's William Grevel who was the wealthiest English wool merchant of his day built his house here in the 1300's which still stands proudly on the High Street . He was a major benefactor of Campden's famous wool church which like his house is one of the regions great buildings. He was also the ancestor of the Earls of Warwick.

The Chipping Campden area

The Chipping Campden website is well worth a visit.
Chipping Campden is host annually to many famous events such as The Robert Dovers Cotswold Olympic Games founded in 1612 ( celebrating 400th anniversary 2012), The Music Festival, and Book Festival,

How to get there

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Map showing the Chipping Campden areaReset Map

We recommend you acquire a 3 or 4 miles to the inch UK Road Atlas . Pick up A44 road Oxford/Worcester road. About 22 miles from Worcester /35 miles from Oxford turn off onto the B 4081 signposted Chipping Campden. Immediately after 30 mph signs as you enter Chipping Campden turn left into Blind Lane . After about 300 meters Croftsbrook driveway is on your right, and the cottage is way back off the road behind a bungalow called 'Brookfield' at the bottom of a short hill and next to a field entrance. It is about 40 meters before the T junction at Park Road.

From the centre of Chipping Campden, Croftsbrook is approached by following
the High Street westwards, passing Sheep Street on your left. Pass the Volunteer Inn on your left, straight on into the narrow Park Road, after 250 meters turn first left into Blind Lane, 'Croftsbrook' is on the left after about 40 meters from the road junction and up a driveway behind a bungalow called 'Brookfield' and next to an open field entrance.

Activities near Chipping Campden

Reviews

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09 Jan 2012

“Cotswolds “quaint comfort"” A well-located, spacious and comfortable cottage in the heart of the most beautiful area of the UK, Chipping Campden. While this is not 5 star comfort, is cozy and quaint and easily met all of our... more

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Guestbook for Croftsbrook

We love 'Croftsbrook', so comfortable and welcoming, our favourite place to stay in all England.
Anna and James, Hove, Sussex 2009, 2010, 2011

Thank you for a lovely time. Beautiful house. Thank you for the enjoyable art course and all help with additional info. ( loved the swing, the young ones). B, B and J and M and T, Aukland, NZ. ( May 2010)

We enjoyed your lovely cottage and delightful countryside and village. We are sorry our time has come to an end ----------------- plan to return soon. 2 weeks stay. J O , L B, from Vancouver ( June 2010 )

The cottage is lovely and very welcoming, all the basics supplied. The village is stunning. Your paintings add a lovely touch to the cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend your house to any family or friends that wish to visit the area. So on behalf of us, we want to award you Glasgows's ultimate accolade." PURE DEAD BRILLIANT" A, J, T and M . From Glasgow, ( July 2010 )

We have all fallen in love with your lovely cottage, it is so warm and welcoming. Really enjoyed our stay in the Cotswolds - look forward to coming back. Thank you David. ML and party. ( Oct 2010 returning Oct 2011 )

We had a wonderful white Christmas at Croftsbrook. You made us feel very welcome and we really enjoyed the personal touches with your beautiful art work. Thank you for appointing the cottage so generously, we had everything we need and felt like we were in our own home. D and D and Family. from Australia,
( Christmas 2010 )

--thank you for a lovely welcome everything is as you said it would be. PB ( Feb 2011 )

'Home from Home' A lovely cottage in a fantastic location! David - thank you for all your help and hospitality. The E. family from Luxembourg. ( Feb 2011)

Cheltenham Races week 2011 guests have repeated booking for Cheltenham Races week 2012.

We have had a wonderful week during the music festival. Croftsbrook is so
and it is so well thought out. So user friendly! Ou little boy loved the garden too. The D---- family from Cheshire. ( 14 t0 20 May 2011 )

Having returned to Croftsbrook for a second visit, once again we thank you David for another wonderful time here in your cottage, where you make us feel very welcome and most comfortable. "Home from home ." C, T, S,T, M and C the R. Family, Staffordshire, UK ( 5 to 10 April 2011 )

Fun adventure trying to find Croftsbrook in the dark. ... great base from which to visit the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon and Blenheim Palace. This home is welcoming and most definitely a delightful place to stay. The travelling T..... Family. Ca. USA ( 1 to 5 May 2011 )

We really enjoyed our week at Croftsbrook. It's a great location for visiting Chipping Campden. And the cottage is superbly furnished to the max. We enjoyed many of the local pubs and restaurants. Thanks very much David for your assistance in the whole process, and your attention to detail. R & C R----- and the whole gang. WI. USA (7 to 14 May 2011)

Had a wonderful week. Cottage has everything we could possibly need. Village is beautiful, people very friendly,
pubs and restaurants lovely. Thanks to David for being so friendly and helpful. We hope to return. D & B and D & J E----- Cornwall and London ( 28 May to 4 June 2011 )

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
low season	8 Feb 12	10 Mar 12	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
Cheltenham Races	10 Mar 12	18 Mar 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	18 Mar 12	7 Apr 12	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter	7 Apr 12	14 Apr 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	14 Apr 12	3 Jun 12	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
high season	3 Jun 12	8 Sep 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	8 Sep 12	22 Dec 12	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas and New Year	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	5 Jan 13	9 Mar 13	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Payment is by cheque or bankers order or bank transfer or Pay Pal.

Concessionary rates considered for smaller parties using less bedrooms

Availability

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