Footstool Cottage

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

6 Customer Review(s)

Chris
February 2022

“The cottage was fantastic.”

Everything we needed was available. Comfortable and tastefully modernised. Wood burning stove, kitchen, bathroom, beds, wifi, all fine. Even though we didn't see the owner, the tea/ coffee/ milk/ biscuits waiting for us made us feel very welcome. Very quiet side street, no road noise at all.

Everything we needed was available. Comfortable and tastefully modernised. Wood burning stove, kitchen, bathroom, beds, wifi, all fine. Even though we didn't see the owner, the tea/ coffee/ milk/ biscuits waiting for us made us feel very welcome. Very quiet side street, no road noise at all.

- Chris, February 2022

Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at Footstool Cottage. It's always lovely to hear how much a guest has enjoyed the stay and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Gary December 2021

“Excellent location, lovely cottage with lots of nice walks.”

- Gary, December 2021

Thank you for your feedback at Footstool Cottage. It's great to hear how much you enjoyed your stay, it's a lovely spot to explore and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Amanda October 2021

“The cottage was in a fabulous village within walking distance of burford where there are lots of restaurants/pubs.”

The cottage has great potential, rooms are large and kitchen well equipped, WiFi good and sky TV . Patio area lovely in autumn sun and bottom of garden 'naturally wild' . Bathroom high spec and a very warm cottage throughout. Generous welcome package with an array of cotswold goodies However, we contacted skye cottages before our stay for assurances that the broken bed, mattress and bathroom heater would be fixed. Only the bathroom heater was fixed. The bed needs fixing as main wooden support down the centre is broken and creaks everytime you move. A new mattress is needed- as it is a memory foam which is comfortable at the top but the foot end is severely recessed. Some areas of cottage fixtures and fittings are good, others in dire need of updating (broken lampshades, worn towels, torn mattress protector, sofa very worn and stained as were the carpets) . There isn't enough seating in the lounge for 4 people unless you want to sit shoulder to shoulder in a line. We contacted the management company twice about the bed and were promised it would be fixed but no maintenance arrived- very disappointing . If the above were rectified we would love to stay again- otherwise not recommended as value for money for the standard of accommodation.

- Amanda, October 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are replacing the bed and mattress and hope this addresses your concerns. The replacement will be done at the end of November 2021 Property Owner
Phillip October 2021

“The house has lots of potential but a few things were disappointing: 1.”

the bathroom is very cold - can’t adjust the heating. 2. first bedroom - very thin duvet (cold!); the mattress is very soft and the Supporting plank in the middle of the bed (under the bed) was broken. Really suggest you buy a new mattress. 3. A filter coffee machine would be nice ! 4. Garden could be a lot nicer if looked after. 5. Sofa in living room very soft / worn out. Otherwise fine - very nice village, quiet street. Great for exploring the Cotswolds . Up to you if you want to publish.

- Phillip, October 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We're so sorry to hear that the cottage was not up to standard during your stay. We will put your comments to the property owner in order to have these issues rectified as soon as possible. We hope this issues did not impact on your stay too much. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring the local area. We'd love to welcome you back to the Cotswolds in the future. Property Owner
Sarah August 2021

“To be fair Footstool cottage is ok.”

Facilities are perfectly functional but Beds are terrible…. Definite the case of concave mattress and clinging to the edge of the bed all night Garden is scruffy and a wasted opportunity. You don't want to spend any time out there which is a crying shame Sofa really uncomfortable Being a cottage it is also quite dark which while fine in winter is not great in summer given the outdoor space Otherwise it’s perfectly fine and the location is good with a 20 mins walk into Burford of which half can be away from roads. We live in a cottage so are probably more critical than most

- Sarah, August 2021

Thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay at Footstool Cottage. We're sorry to hear that the property did not meet your expectations. Please be assured, your comments have been taken onboard and we will do all we can to rectify the issues. We're pleased to hear that you found the cottage to be in a great location for exploring the beautiful local area and hope you had a lovely stay. Property Owner
James July 2021

“The property is a lot nicer than the ad made it look so this was a pleasant surprise.”

The floors could have done with a better clean but otherwise all was good

- James, July 2021

We're so pleased to hear that the property exceeded your expectations! We're very sorry that the floors were not cleaned to the high-standard we'd expect and hope you still had a lovely stay at Footstool Cottage. Property Owner
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The property

Burford 0.9 miles.

Footstool Cottage is a delightful stone-fronted cottage nestled in the small village of Fulbrook near Burford, which overlooks the Windrush Valley and is just a short distance from Burford.

Set over two floors and sleeping up to four guests, Footstool Cottage is a homely setting for a family or group of friends who are looking to visit the scenic sites of the Cotswolds, with the National Trust Lodge Park & Sherborne Estate and Blenheim Palace within easy travelling distance.

Before you reach the property, you will find parking at the end of the lane where it is then just a short walk to the cottage.

The well-equipped kitchen has everything the designated chef will need to prepare tasty home-cooked meals for the group.

Catch up with loved ones around the dining table in front of the warming woodburning stove and toast to the wonderful days ahead.

Escape reality by watching your favourite TV show whilst unwinding for the evening on the spacious corner sofa in the sitting room, with exposed beams that add real character to the room.

Travel upstairs when sleep calls where you will discover one of two bedrooms, this one being a generous king-size and the second a double with plenty of pine furniture to store your belongings.

Guests will benefit from the modern ground floor bathroom where they can relax and unwind after a long day of exploring.

Get lost in your favourite book at the lovely picnic table and enjoy the sights and sounds of the beautiful countryside surroundings.

Just a short distance from the peaceful village of Fulbrook is the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’, otherwise known as the picturesque town of Burford, a tourist favourite which has kept its historical charm over the years with its medieval bridge, stone buildings, and remarkable Tudor and Georgian architecture, it is not hard to see why.

Learn more about the town by paying a visit to the Tolsey Museum which shows exhibits illustrating the town’ social and industrial heritage, a far cry from its former use as a meeting place for medieval merchants in the 16th century!

Take in your surroundings and be welcomed into the good selection of shops, well-known for their antiques, and an array of pubs, restaurants and tea rooms to suit any budget.

For those golf enthusiasts, be sure to bring your clubs with you to play a few rounds at the Burford Golf Club, with its well-maintained fair ways and on-site facilities.

If your inner historian cannot get enough, take a short drive to visit the impressive 15th century ruins of Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote, once a magnificent Oxfordshire manor house nestled on the edge of the River Windrush.

The former manor house was the work of Baron Lovell, whose tomb you can visit in St Kenelm’s church, followed by a short walk to the North Leigh Roman Villa, well-known for its captivating mosaic floors.

For a truly unforgettable trip to the Cotswolds, choose Footstool Cottage where there are memories to be made.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Kitchen
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Sitting room
Electric central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Roadside parking at the end of the lane
Garden with patio, lawn and seating
Sorry, no smoking
1 dog welcome
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.3 miles
Note: There is a stone step leading down to the garden, please take care

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

About the location

BURFORD

Swinbrook 3.3 miles; Little Barrington 3.4 miles; Minster Lovell 6.1 miles.

Burford is possibly one of, if not THE most famous of the Cotswolds' locations. With its medieval bridge, old stone houses and attractive Tudor and Georgian frontages, Burford is justifiably one of the most picturesque towns in England. Often referred to as the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds', the town was originally a fortified Anglo-Saxon ford which later grew to be an important regional crossroads and wealthy wool town. Located mid way between Oxford and Cheltenham (25 mins each away) it is a little haven of history and beauty that many come to fall in love with when they visit.

The 16th century Tolsey building, once the meeting place for medieval merchants, now houses The Tolsey Museum, a delightful local museum illustrating the town's social and industrial past. The church is stunning, a real gem architecturally with many interesting memorials charting some of Burford's great families. There is also the signature, on the baptisimal font, of Antony Sedley, one of the Levellers besieged in the church in 1649 - three of the ringleaders were executed by Oliver Cromwell's men in the churchyard. History awaits!

With little changing over the centuries, Burford is now very popular with visitors, both for its beauty and history but also for its shopping and antiques, and for the wide variety of places to eat, with restaurants, pubs and teashops. It is an ideal base for visiting The Cotswolds area as it is within easy driving distance of popular attractions such as Blenheim Palace, Sudley Castle, Warwick Castle and several National Trust Houses and Gardens. Bourton on the Water, Bibury, Cirencester and Stow on the Wold are all with 25 minutes from the property.

Note: There is a stone step leading down to the garden, please take care.
Note: this is a period property with some low doorways. If you are taller than 6' then you will need to duck!
Note: please be aware that this property requires a Good House-Keeping Bond of £150.00.
One dog is welcome and charged @ £25.00 per week

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Footstool Cottage

Fulbrook near Burford, Oxfordshire (Ref. 1075266)

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Reviews

“The cottage was fantastic.”

“Excellent location, lovely cottage with lots of nice walks.”

“The cottage was in a fabulous village within walking distance of burford where there are lots of restaurants/pubs.”

“The house has lots of potential but a few things were disappointing: 1.”

“To be fair Footstool cottage is ok.”

“The property is a lot nicer than the ad made it look so this was a pleasant surprise.”

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About the location

BURFORD