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Family friendly Cotswold holiday cottage - Brook Cottage, Lower Brailes

Banbury accommodation with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, Netflix, streaming services
TV, fireplace, Netflix, streaming services
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4872 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lower Brailes, near Shipston-on-Stour, Oxfordshire
  • Place, Feldon Valley Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Silverstone Circuit
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Banbury

In Banbury .You'll find Feldon Valley Golf Course and Cotswolds Distillery within 3 miles (5 km) of this cottage. Hook Norton Brewery and Shenington Kart Racing Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Feldon Valley Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Warwick Castle - 33 min drive - 28.0 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 41 min drive - 23.0 miles
  • Silverstone Circuit - 43 min drive - 32.4 miles
  • National Exhibition Centre - 53 min drive - 43.3 miles

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 23 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pear Tree Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Sun - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Fuzzy Duck - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family friendly Cotswold holiday cottage - Brook Cottage, Lower Brailes

Brook Cottage is a beautifully presented Cotswold holiday home near Shipston-on-Stour which sleeps four guests, in two cosy bedrooms, with one contemporary bathroom. Built from traditional ironstone, this 19th century cottage has been lovingly renovated to combine period features with modern high end amenities. This quintessential countryside retreat offers a spacious open plan kitchen/diner and welcoming sitting room to relax in whilst soaking up the warmth from the wood burning stove. With a tranquil wrap-around garden, idyllic village location and a multitude of activities on its doorstep, even accepting one small dog, this dog friendly holiday cottage is a relaxing and romantic bolthole to share with loved ones.

Accommodation
This two bedroom holiday cottage in Lower Brailes is perfect for romantic retreats, family breaks or getaways with friends, exploring the North Cotswold countryside, eateries and attractions. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting room
Traditional exposed stone walls, inglenook fireplace with wood burner, Smart TV with Netflix (login details provided), three-seater sofa, two armchairs and two faux leather footstools

Kitchen/dining room
Dining room with breakfast bar, stool, dining table and chairs seating four
Archway through to kitchen featuring a range with two electric ovens, gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine with starter supply of pods, fridge, freezer, Belfast sink, washing machine, iron, ironing board, clothes drying rack and stable door leading to the patio

Cloakroom
Loo, basin and heated towel rail

First Floor
Accessed via steep and narrow staircase (see Finer Details)

Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, built-in wardrobe with drawers, mirror, decorative cast iron fireplace, hairdryer, reading nook with armchair and side-table

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, wall hooks, chest of drawers and mirror

Family bathroom
Walk-in rain shower, freestanding roll top bath, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Outside
Wrap-around enclosed garden with patio housing an outdoor table seating four. There is a tumble dryer in the outhouse next to the cottage which guests may use

The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 4 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 1 additional infant (aged 2 and under)
Bed linen and towels are provided (1 non-feathered set available on request)
Off street parking is available for up to 2 cars
1 travel cot and 1 highchair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
1 small dog is welcome for an additional £40 per booking. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs 
Free WiFi
Mobile phone reception is generally excellent
Smart TV with Netflix (login details provided)
Enclosed garden
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove
Please note that there is a steep and narrow staircase with a handrail on one side and a bar on the other side for support, this could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility
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
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property

Things to Note...
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 872 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

618362

Frequently asked questions

How close is Family friendly Cotswold holiday cottage - Brook Cottage, Lower Brailes to the airport?

This cottage is 26.8 mi (48-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Family friendly Cotswold holiday cottage - Brook Cottage, Lower Brailes have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Family friendly Cotswold holiday cottage - Brook Cottage, Lower Brailes offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Family friendly Cotswold holiday cottage - Brook Cottage, Lower Brailes?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Family friendly Cotswold holiday cottage - Brook Cottage, Lower Brailes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Family friendly Cotswold holiday cottage - Brook Cottage, Lower Brailes?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Family friendly Cotswold holiday cottage - Brook Cottage, Lower Brailes have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Family friendly Cotswold holiday cottage - Brook Cottage, Lower Brailes have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Family friendly Cotswold holiday cottage - Brook Cottage, Lower Brailes to downtown Banbury?

This cottage is 0.4 mi away from Lower Brailes.

Family friendly Cotswold holiday cottage - Brook Cottage, Lower Brailes Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent little cottage great for dog walkers.

Lovely cottage, well placed. One comment is that the stairs to the bedrooms and bathroom are very steep and narrow.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025