Feedback
List Your Property
List Your Property
Let's Stay
Together

VRBO is part of the HomeAway family, the world leader in vacation rentals with over 1 million listings. We offer the largest selection of properties for any travel occasion and every budget. We’re committed to helping families and friends find a perfect vacation rental to create unforgettable travel experiences together.

Learn More

Cosy Cotswold Cottage for 4 in Tranquil Village. 4mi Chipping Campden No Add-Ons

The owner has been emailed.
This owner doesn't offer online booking through VRBO's checkout. You won't be eligible for our Book with Confidence Guarantee.
Never use instant money transfer services such as Western Union and MoneyGram. Learn more

Welcoming entrance hall leads to the kitchen The sun streams in in the mornings to this spacious kitchen-diner Patio doors lead from the kitchen to the garden Fresh flowers from the garden in nearly every room of the cottage Gather around the fire. Games, puzzles, books and DVDs Two cosy and comfortable sofas, fresh flowers, TV and music centre Guides, maps, information on activities all found here Big towels, full size bath tub NEW Super king bed (Austrian twins). Cosy duvets. Flat screen TV in bedroom Full sized single beds in the twin bedroom. Down duvets. Small garden. Patio area with garden furniture and BBQ Early Spring at Sansome House Cottage Cosy in the winter with a log fire. Bracing walks. An amble round to the pub? Stroll round to the Howard Arms for a delicious dinner (discount for my guests!) Walk in the field next door and meet Spring lambs St Mary's Church Ilmington Autumn walk on Pig Lane view from Foxcote Hill above the village War Memorial, Chipping Campden, 4 miles away, in November Go for a lovely Autumn walk at Batsford Arboretum near Moreton in Marsh An Ilmington meadow - walk through it to the church The village nestles in a fold of the Ilmington Downs

Calendar

Last updated: 09/26/2016
Check availability
PreviousNext
23 Available
21 Unavailable
22 Today
23 Selected dates
  • Minimum stay:7 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets considered:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Property description

There are NO EXTRAS to pay over and above the rate in the rates table. The rate is all inclusive so you are not going to get hit with surprises. 2017 prices are published and from Easter to 1st September, our return guests get a discount on the advertised prices. Please ask! Weirdly my phone number disappears from the side here from time to time. I welcome phone calls if you want to establish our place is right for you by talking to me ( check time zones though!). +44 1608682555

For 2016 we are fully booked April to October. Still 1 week of October available- a great month for leafy walks, Autumn mists, an amble round to the pub, sitting in front of a log fire and exploring the Cotswolds at a quieter time of year. See details of what is on month to month in the area by going to 'Links' at the bottom of the VRBO listing. If you are seeing this on another site the link is gone! Just search for What's On Sansome House Cottage. No promises, but this does seem to be a re-run of last year's Autumn which had lovely mild weather right up to November.

Ilmington lies on the borders of Warwickshire and Gloucestershire and Less than 15 miles from from both the counties of Oxfordshire and Worcestershire. I describe it as a 'hidden' village as it is away from the hotspots of tourism (7 miles from Stratford upon Avon) and not on the main roads. It is four miles from pretty (but busy, in summer!) Chipping Campden. Lovely places to visit, all within easy reach, without living at the centre of the hustle and bustle.

Drive into a completely private courtyard and find the delightful Sansome House Cottage - a conversion of a 1760's farm building into a charming vacation cottage with all modern amenities. This honey coloured stone cottage lies opposite the main former farmhouse, in summer, with tumbling flowers at the door. The interior style is small English country house - Persian rugs lie on wooden floors downstairs, antique furniture sits happily with modern pieces and the whole place oozes comfort and peace. You will be surprised at how roomy it is inside..a large rustic-style kitchen is so well-equipped that we doubt you will be asking for more (but you are welcome to borrow if we have missed something out!). This is also the eating area, with a big farmhouse table and chairs, although there is a small table in the hall that could be used for formal dining if you prefer. Doors from the kitchen lead to a small completely enclosed garden with garden furniture for sunny days and a BBQ. The downstairs cloakroom/bathroom has a loo, basin and shower cabinet.

The sitting room boasts plenty of comfortable seating (2 sofas and armchair) grouped around an open log fireplace and has a 40' HDTV with all the normal digital channels (not Sky). There are DVDs and CDs and a large collection of books available for your stay. There is a music system playable through Bluetooth. Up quite a steep staircase (not suitable for small children or people with balance difficulties) is the landing, off which are two bedrooms and a bathroom. The bath is large and has grip handles.

The main bedroom (with TV) and dressing room off, is spacious, with a King ('Superking' in England) bed which is made up as Austrian Twins (two mattresses on the same frame) with separate downy duvets so it suits close friends as well as couples. (Also no nocturnal duvet snatching possible!). There is a small sofa, two chests of drawers and hanging space. There is an extra hand basin in the dressing room. The second bedroom has two single beds, chest of drawers and hanging space. All beds have cosy down and feather duvets and pillows, pure white cotton sheets and very comfortable (so I have been told many times!) mattresses.

There is free access to WiFi and the first basket of logs is complimentary. In addition I provide starter supplies of all the basic household items and staples, such as loo paper, soap, foil, cling film, tea, coffee, herbs and much more.. to save you having to shop for essentials straight away. Candles and a complimentary bottle of wine is waiting for your dinner. There is a community shop situated in the old Catholic Church on the Upper Green so you can buy all the basic supplies you need from there. There is a cafe attached so you can wander round there for breakfast, coffee time, tea time etc... With that and the two excellent pubs, you need never leave the village for food!

Basically, the cottage is all set up as a home from home from the off so you can walk through the door and feel you are not missing anything (except maybe your dog and family....) and can feel completely comfortable in YOUR Cotswold cottage for the duration of your stay. Children over five are welcome but the cottage is unsuitable for those under five. There is a good village playground about 5 minutes walk away. Walks/hikes can be taken from your doorstep.

We live in the main house on the other side of the courtyard (a lawn and cherry tree between us!) and are nearly always on hand to give help and advice if required but of course leave you to enjoy your holiday without intrusion. The cottage is well stocked with leaflets and suggestions of places to visit which I keep current, as well as walking, driving and cycling maps.

From April to October there is a minimum booking period of a week and a Saturday changeover unless I have gaps created by people staying longer or cancellations ( insurance against this strongly advised!). There is a maximum occupancy of 4 and children over five are welcome.

Please google to find reviews of Sansome House Cottage! People have to jump through hoops to leave reviews here so I am reluctant to ask them but several have kindly done it. The calendar is kept up to date so please check there before enquiring for a particular period. I am always on email! The automated quote may not be accurate.

At short break times of year I may be doing a special offer, like buy 3 get 4th half price and the system can't cope with that so please check with me as the quote here may not be accurate.! If you are on VRBO or the US Homeaway site the price is quoted in US dollars. For a better idea, go to the rates table and put the rates into British pounds as that is the fixed price (check with fx converter on the £/dollar rate) and the currency changes daily. ALSO I find that this website sometimes has a delay on email transmission. Try clicking the button for 'send email' (not the quote one which may give an incorrect figure) or better still, telephone me (under my picture at the side). My 'owner info' Felicity Ausden at Sansome Cottage is in the listing and a click through for more info on the cottage, area etc.on VRBO- try me there for quicker response!
I don't do instant booking/payment. It is important for both of us to communicate first to make sure the cottage is the right choice for you! I

PAYMENT METHODS AND CANCELLATIONS. The listing here has defaulted to no refunds which is not strictly true so please ask me about this! I take a 25% deposit, normally non-refundable (unless exceptional circumstances) and then the balance payment 12 weeks in advance of arrival. I recommend travel insurance to cover cancellations as refunds are made on the basis of whether I can relet the cancelled space or not so you might lose out in the event of an unforeseen circumstance preventing your travel. I am open to suggestions of payment methods which suit you. There are NO extras to pay, save for the cost of transferring the payment, if any. I can take credit card payment through PayPal, or cheques or bank transfer. I don't do instant booking or payments through here - hence no added percentage levy on my quote from the site but if you have doubts about me, my existence, or promise of fulfilment, please just give me a ring or check me out in other ways. My website link can be found above the scrolling photos on the VRBO site - if you are seeing this on another site click for my phone number or just search, using my owner details.

Peace of mind when checking out through VRBO

  • We'll back you with our Book With Confidence GuaranteeTM
  • You'll get comprehensive payment protection when checking out on our website
  • We're always here for you with customer service available 24/7

Read more about our Book with Confidence GuaranteeTM

Property Type

  • Cottage

Accommodation Type

  • Vacation Rental

Meals

  • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Suitability

  • Children Welcome:

    Well behaved over fives are welcome. This is not suitable for younger children....moreless

  • Non Smoking Only
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Wheelchair Inaccessible

Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4

  • Bedroom 2: 2 twin/ single

    ...moreless

  • Bedroom 1: 1 king

    American King sized bed made up as Austrian Twins...moreless

  • Both bedrooms have very comfortable mattresses with electric under blankets for the winter months. Soft pillows and cosy downy duvets are covered with cotton sheeting. Note that the super king bed is an Austrian Twin - two mattresses on one frame and made up with separate duvets so suitable for close friends as well as couples. The main bedroom has a flat screen TV. The second bedroom , with standard single beds, has a radio....moreless

Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms

Other Amenities

  • Guests seem to really appreciate that I have put myself in their position and asked, 'What do I want to find, myself, in a rental?' I try to make sure that all the little things are right and that you have all the equipment that you need. I do not describe the cottage as 'luxury' (that overused word), rather 'special' so you feel really cared for. I do not provide expensive complimentary toiletries and put the rent up accordingly. I make sure all the essentials are in place and the store cupboard items/general basics are on a use and replace basis. In the summer, if the vegetable garden is behaving, I can sometimes share the produce with you (no guarantees on the slugs or birds thwarting my efforts though). A newly (home)baked loaf will be awaiting your arrival as well as jam from my home grown raspberries or strawberries and some homemade biscuits on a tea tray. I put vases of flowers from the garden (subject to weather) all around the house. ...moreless

Entertainment

  • Books:

    An eclectic selection includes guide books on England and our specific area of the Cotswolds....moreless

  • DVD Player:

    About 50 DVDs, mainly British films, including Downton Abbey series 1,2 & 3...moreless

  • Games:

    Cluedo, Monopoly, all the basic games + jigsaws of various sizes for rainy days. Ping pong table in the garage. Tennis at the village courts....moreless

  • Music Library:

    Classical music only...moreless

  • Ping Pong Table
  • Stereo:

    Bluetooth music player...moreless

  • Television:

    HDTV with 40 inch screen. Free to view digital channels (about 30 of them)...moreless

Theme

  • Away From It All
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions

Attractions

  • Arboretum
  • Botanical Garden
  • Churches
  • Cinemas
  • Festivals
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Library
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Playground
  • Recreation Center
  • Restaurants

Local Services & Businesses

  • ATM/Bank
  • Fitness Center
  • Groceries
  • Hospital
  • Medical Services

Leisure Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Horseback Riding
  • Miniature Golf
  • Scenic Drives
  • Shopping
  • Sight Seeing
  • Walking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Location Type

  • Village:

    On the edge of a quintessential Cotswold village with village green, village ponds, a Norman church, and two great pubs. The village shop/Cafe sells good quality fruit and veg and everyday supplies....moreless

Sports & Adventure Activities

  • Cycling
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Hot Air Ballooning
  • Mountain Biking
  • Swimming
  • Tennis

Dining

  • Dining:

    Large farmhouse table in the kitchen seats 6 ...moreless

  • Dining Area
  • Seating for 6 people

General

  • Clothes Dryer:

    Tumble dryer but in dry summer weather we hope you will use our eco-dryer i.e.hang clothes on the line in the garden! There is also a drying rack in the cottage for items you do not want to tumble....moreless

  • Fireplace:

    Open fireplace in the sittingroom burns logs only. We provide the first basket. You can buy more locally if required....moreless

  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating:

    Central heating throughout in season. Normally off about May to October but of course we have it on if you are cold, even if it is June or July although we hope you won't need it....moreless

  • Internet:

    Broadband wifi. (No cable access in the cottage). Not guaranteed access as some wifi devices of travellers have connection issues down to Apple or others out of our control....moreless

  • Iron & Board
  • Linens Provided:

    Duvets and sheets provided. If you are staying more 9 days, we leave a change of linen and ask you to give us the washing. In the winter months, there are (sleep on)electric blankets on the beds...moreless

  • Living Room:

    As described in the main description....moreless

  • Parking:

    Off road parking outside your door. There is a garage but it currently houses a ping pong table for your use....moreless

  • Telephone:

    I can lend you a pay-as-you-go mobile for your stay. Mobile signals are patchy in Ilmington itself so we provide access to a landline in the cottage (but for emergency use only as shared line)....moreless

  • Towels Provided:

    One large bath sheet, good sized hand towel and facecloth provided per guest. Optional change every 4 or 5 days. Old towels provided for hair dyeing! ...moreless

  • Washing Machine:

    Automatic front loader. Instructions for this and all equipment are left in a folder but please ask if you don't understand....moreless

Kitchen

  • Coffee Maker:

    Coffee makers to suit all - French press, hob top espresso,Nespresso capsule coffee machine, electric drip filter machine. Starter supply of coffee provided. ...moreless

  • Dishes & Utensils:

    A plentiful supply of eating and serving dishes, baking trays and utensils. Sharp knives. Any extra large items, like a fish kettle, just ask to borrow from the house....moreless

  • Dishwasher:

    A week's supply of tablets is left for you....moreless

  • Freezer:

    Small freezer above the fridge. More space available if required for longer stays....moreless

  • Kitchen:

    Large farmhouse type. Great selection of equipment for keen cooks includes smoothie maker, processor and other gadgets. TV also! A welcome tea tray on arrival (bread, butter, biscuits, jam)....moreless

  • Microwave
  • Oven:

    Electric fan oven with grill...moreless

  • Pantry Items:

    Complimentary bottle of wine. Also homemade bread, jam and biscuits. Basic starter supplies left of oil, vinegar, foil, film, loo paper, soap, herbs, tea, coffee etc. on a 'use and replace' basis....moreless

  • Refrigerator
  • Stove:

    Electric hob and oven....moreless

  • Toaster:

    As well as a toaster, there is a sandwich toaster....moreless

Outside

  • Deck / Patio:

    Outside the kitchen...moreless

  • Golf:

    You have to drive for this. Clubs at Brailes, Stratford and further afield....moreless

 

Reviews

Write a review 5
from 12 traveler reviews
Loading...
 

Rates

Rental basis: Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
Dates Nightly Weekend Night Weekly Monthly * Event
EARLY AUTUMN 2016
Sep 3 - Sep 30, 2016
7 night min stay
$949

Changeover Day: Saturday
AUTUMN 2016 (see notes)
Oct 1 - Dec 19, 2016
7 night min stay
$910

Changeover Day: Saturday
WINTER 2017 sht brks poss
Jan 9 - Mar 3, 2017
7 night min stay
$832
EARLY SPRING 2017
Mar 4 - Mar 31, 2017
7 night min stay
$884
SPRING 2017
Apr 1 - Apr 14, 2017
7 night min stay
$910

Changeover Day: Saturday
EASTER 2017 Fri or Sat start
Apr 15 - Apr 21, 2017
7 night min stay
$975
LATE SPRING 2017
Apr 22 - May 5, 2017
7 night min stay
$949

Changeover Day: Saturday
EARLY SUMMER
May 6 - Jun 23, 2017
7 night min stay
$1,040

Changeover Day: Saturday
SUMMER 2017
Jun 24 - Sep 1, 2017
7 night min stay
$1,144

Changeover Day: Saturday
SEPTEMBER 2017
Sep 2 - Sep 29, 2017
7 night min stay
$1,027

Changeover Day: Saturday
AUTUMN 2017
Sep 30 - Dec 16, 2017
7 night min stay
$962

Changeover Day: Saturday
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR 2017/18
Dec 19 - Jan 3, 2018
7 night min stay
$1,287
My Standard Rate
7 night min stay
$1,105

Changeover Day: Saturday

Additional information about rental rates

Fees:

  • Taxes Not included

Notes:

BOOKING PROCEDURE I can take provisional bookings over a year in advance and confirm at one year. Returners in 2017 get a special rate between Easter and Beginning of September - please contact me! If you want to book I will send you the contract, ask you to read it and will request that you fill in an online booking form agreeing to the terms and conditions. On receipt please return in 48h. The place will be held for you during that time but if I do not hear from you that you have put payment of deposit (25%) in motion, the space becomes available to others again. I allow 7 days for receipt. Balance payment due 12 weeks in advance of arrival by BT or currency transfer or credit/debit card via PayPal (incurs processing charge of approx 2% for overseas payments). I do not take bookings through here because os the site levy. Weekly Sat to Sat bookings taken up to a year in advance. *Short breaks in winter, only bookable nearer the time. Minimum 3 night stay. My refund policy is in my terms and conditions. Please ask. It is not a blanket NO REFUND as is indicated in this listing (which I didn't put there!).

Please note that CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2016 are booked

Owner's cancellation policy:

Cancelled bookings will not receive a refund.

Don't forget your vacation protection! Get protected now

Adding our Vacation Protection services can make sure your getaway goes smoothly, no matter what. We offer Cancellation Protection and Damage Protection so you can truly relax.

Protect your payments in case you need to cancel.
Travel with peace of mind.
Ensure you're prepared in case of accidental damage.
 

Calendar

Last updated: 09/26/2016
Check availability
PreviousNext
23 Available
21 Unavailable
22 Today
23 Selected dates
 

Location

  • Hidcote Manor Garden

    "I believe this is the most visited garden in England and it merits revisiting as there is al..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • The Cotswold Way Walking Trail

    "The Cotswold Way is a walking trail which starts in Chipping Campden and ends in Bath. You c..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Warwick Castle

    "This is a real and complete castle - some of my visitors have thought it was built for the t..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • The Ebrington Arms Restaurant

    "Every meal we have had here has been excellent and reasonably priced. A lovely old pub for a..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Royal Shakespeare Company

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Bicester Village

    "Some people get lucky here and find a real bargain. Other times you go and find the thing t..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Cheltenham Racecourse

    "Particularly good at Festival time in March but most years it is freezing cold or wet so wra..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Daylesford Organic Farm Shop

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - A Virtual Experience

    "This of course is a must see for all Shakespeare fans and is conveniently located in the cen..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Hailes Abbey

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Chipping Campden Market Hall

    "Interesting old building dating from the heyday of the Cotswold wool trade. Built in 1627. S..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • St James Church

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Broadway Tower

    "A Capability Brown Folly. A great place to walk to, on the route of the Cotswold Way or you..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Compton Verney

    "A privately funded art gallery in a magnificent Grade 1 Listed mansion set in 120 acres of p..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Nash's House

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Charlecote Park

    "National Trust house well worth a visit. The National Trust website describes it better tha..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Badger's Hall tea room

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Mary Arden's Farm

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Chipping Campden

    "It is worth visiting just for the beauty of many of the buildings alone. However. not to be ..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Broadway

    "A typical Cotswold village with buildings of honey-coloured stone that really do glow golden..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Blenheim Palace

    "Set a whole day aside for this. The entrance fee is expensive but there is so much to see (..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Warwickshire Centenary Way

    "This trail, at its southern end passes through the historic town of Shipston on Stour and on..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Batsford Arboretum

    "Wonderful collection of trees from around the world - the Japanese maples being particularly..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Cotswold Farm Park Limited

    "Something for children and animal lovers. This is wonderfully sited in the rolling Cotswold ..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • The Manor House Hotel

    "I am told that this does a brilliant afternoon tea, (not personally tested but friends have)..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Taste Of The Country

    "In the little town of Shipston on Stour. Not strictly speaking a place to eat and drink (alt..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • The Howard Arms

    "Award winning pub in Ilmington. Excellent food and drink. Much frequented by my cottage gues..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • The Burford Garden Co

    "This is where I will go to spend spend spend when I win the lottery! This wonderful, enormo..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Snowshill Manor and Garden

    "An absolutely fascinating lifetime collection by one man. A lovely garden too. The drive f..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Minster Lovell Hall

    "A beautiful old ruin of a former mansion lies next to a church, tucked away at the back of M..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Cheltenham

    "The downside of Cheltenham is navigating round the one way system if you don't know it but i..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • The Churchill Arms

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Kiftsgate Court Gardens

    "The creation of three generations of women gardeners. The entrance to privately owned Kifts..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Moreton-in-Marsh Show - Showground

    "A wonderful day out for country-dwellers and townies alike (yes, there are shopping opportun..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • The Seagrave Arms

    "We have only had Sunday lunch here and it was excellent. Visitors to our cottage have repor..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Robert Dover's Cotswold Olympick Games

    "A truly unique event which has won several awards in the Travel and Tourism fields but this ..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Cotswold Lavender at Snowshill

    "The lavender fields are only open from June 1st to September 1st and of course it is best to..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Longborough Festival Opera

    "Spectacular setting near Moreton in Marsh and Stow on the Wold. This is a Glyndebourne type..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Royal Tattoo Fairford

    "Got to be five stars if you are an aircraft enthusiast! Unfortunately, displays are subject ..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Talton Mill Farm Shop

    "As well as fruit and vegetables, this farm shop sells a wide variety of other products - mea..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Ilmington

    "Ilmington is a very pretty village, which is largely unspoilt, being off the main tourist ro..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Kelmscott Manor

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Ernest Wilson Memorial Garden

    "Ernest “China” Wilson was born in Chipping Campden in 1876 and started life as a gardener, w..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Orchestra of the Swan

    "Stratford's own excellent resident orchestra, although they go on tour too. Most of the l..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • The MAD Museum

    ...MoreCollapse

  • The Falstaffs Experience (haunted building with museum, ghost tours, vigils)

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Stratford Armouries

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

    "We have been going here for years, taking our children on the Santa Special at Christmas tim..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Cotswold WildLife Park

    "A great day out for young and old. As well as seeing a wide variety of animals (loose in fie..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Court Barn

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Tolsey Museum

    "In Burford High Street is one of the smallest museums (if not the smallest) I have ever visi..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Churchill and Sarsden Heritage Centre

    ...MoreCollapse

  • The Theatre

    "Delightfully intimate and charming little theatre locally funded and showing a wide variety ..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Oxford markets

    "There is a wide variety of markets to choose from in Oxford every week, most of them being h..."

    ...MoreCollapse

  • Ilmington

    "Ilmington is a very pretty village, which is largely unspoilt, being off the main tourist ro..."

    ...MoreCollapse
34 Miles
Nearest Airport
Birmingham AP 45 mins and LondonHeathrow 1HR 30 mi
200 Metres
Nearest Barpub
Two Dining Pubs In The Village 10% discount at 1.
6 Miles
Nearest Golf
Brailes
8 Miles
Nearest Train
Moreton in Marsh 8 and Stratford upon Avon 7.5 mi
13 Miles
Nearest Motorway
M40
200 Metres
Nearest Restaurant
The Howard Arms and the Red Lion pubs

Car: Recommended

The Cotswold hills are designated as an area of natural beauty and our village, Ilmington, equidistant from beautiful Chipping Campden and historic Shipston on Stour (4 miles) lies on the northern edge of the AONB. Bustling and touristic Stratford upon Avon (7 miles), home of the Bard, Shakespeare offers a wealth of attractions - theatres, museums, excellent shopping opportunities and boating on the River Avon. Many wonderful Cotswold towns and villages, such as Stow on the Wold, Broadway, Bourton on the Water, Burford are within an easy drive and Ilmington itself is a hidden gem. It is a quiet village, off the main roads, with winding footpaths between the predominantly 17th and 18th Century golden-coloured Cotswold stone buildings, a Saxon/Norman Church, and a manor house, complete with ancient fish ponds. Most of our visitors come to enjoy the beauty of the Cotswolds, whether it is to visit the many great houses and gardens open to the public, the historic places of interest or to take drives, hikes or to cycle through the glorious countryside. Some come specifically because they want to visit the birthplace of Shakespeare and to enjoy the theatres in Stratford. Everyone can relax and unwind in the peace of the cottage's courtyard setting, read or have a BBQ in the completely private small garden, listening to the church bells or the song of birds, their melodies sometimes broken by the chatter of children at play in the school playground up the road, their laughter being the only significant everyday noise. You are never very far from the gentle sound of a trickling stream which runs almost secretly through the the village, at times diving underground, only to reemerge again. Into the stream cascades a mini waterfall, the overflow from the restored medieval fish ponds in Middle Street, ceasing only in periods of extreme drought.

If you want to visit London, there is a good train service from Moreton in Marsh but otherwise rural transport is poor and it is recommended that you have a car unless you just want to chill out in the cottage, getting your online shopping delivered but for everyday supplies the village shop is but a short walk to the Upper Green.

The Cities of Oxford and Worcester and the town of Cheltenham are all within a 40-45 minute drive. At Sansome House Cottage you are both in the Heart of England and in the Cotswolds with an excellent road network in all directions.

Sansome Cottage has a facebook page. I post little updates about the cottage and the area (upcoming events close to the time) there so you may want to take a look! There is a 'what's on' section on the cottage website for every month of the year.

 

Owner info

Year Purchased: 1979

About the owner: My name is Felicity Ausden. I am married with four grown up children and two grandchildren. I have run Sansome House Cottage as a holiday let, with the help of my husband, since 2005. It is refurbished/renewed and maintained on an ongoing basis - for 2016 a new shower, new carpets and new fridge freezer. I jigsaw my lettings with my other property - an apartment for 2 in Dublin (dublinletfor2) also advertised on VRBO Prop.405713 You will find 40 5* reviews for the cottage (under Chipping Campden holiday rentals) on a very big rival, international site. Please click through to my own site (under 'links') for much more detail about the cottage.

Why the Owner Chose Ilmington, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, UK:
We live opposite in the 'big' house where we have brought up our children, now flown, since moving from London in 1979. Our proximity allows us to assist our guests if needed, so as long as we are not away (it is pretty rare that at least one of us is not on hand) we are right there to give help and advice and of course assist in emergencies. We do of course completely respect your privacy.

The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
This is in the perfect position in the centre of England to make as a base and we have had several visitors, predominantly North Americans and Australians, some who have stayed 3 weeks or more and done day trips to places such as Wales, London, Cambridge and Salisbury but can see a lot in a week without having to drive far. Ilmington is unique in being the only village in Warwickshire which is in the Cotswolds being on the borders of the counties of Oxfordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire so we have Stratford to the North and a myriad of famously pretty villages to the South - Chipping Campden, Broadway, Moreton in Marsh, Stow on the Wold and many more. We are three miles from the most visited garden in England at Hidcote Manor, designed by an American, Lawrence Johnston. Blenheim Palace, home of the Dukes of Marlborough and birthplace of Winston Churchill is half an hours drive at Woodstock and a 'must see' both for its gardens and the palace itself. 9 private gardens in Ilmington (big and small) are open to the public in June this year, the weekend of 26th/27th in aid of Shipston Home Carers. The village has two good pubs with excellent dining facilities although one has just been refurbished and I have not yet tested it out with the new landlords. A shop has returned to the village so you will once more be able to amble round to pick up a paper, freshly baked croissants or other kitchen supplies. And... the new cafe is now open! There is walking on the doorstep and I guarantee that you will be blown away by the view from Campden Hill, the road out of the village. This is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful areas in England - rolling hills, trees, magnificent country houses and gardens (some open to the public - look into joining the National Trust, linked to the Oak foundation in the USA) sheep (!) and pretty villages. If you want to hire cycles they can be delivered from a local hire place and you have safe storage in the garage for them. It

Contact us

Speaks: english, french, german

Links to more information:

 

Photos

  • The sun streams in in the mornings to this spacious kitchen-diner

    The sun streams in in the mornings to this spacious kitchen-diner

  • Fresh flowers from the garden in nearly every room of the cottage

    Fresh flowers from the garden in nearly every room of the cottage

  • Two cosy and comfortable sofas, fresh flowers, TV and music centre

    Two cosy and comfortable sofas, fresh flowers, TV and music centre

  • Big towels, full size bath tub

    Big towels, full size bath tub

  • Full sized single beds in the twin bedroom. Down duvets.

    Full sized single beds in the twin bedroom. Down duvets.

  • Early Spring at Sansome House Cottage

    Early Spring at Sansome House Cottage

  • Stroll round to the Howard Arms for a delicious dinner (discount for my guests!)

    Stroll round to the Howard Arms for a delicious dinner (discount for my guests!)

  • St Mary's Church Ilmington

    St Mary's Church Ilmington

  • view from Foxcote Hill above the village

    view from Foxcote Hill above the village

  • Go for a lovely Autumn walk at Batsford Arboretum near Moreton in Marsh

    Go for a lovely Autumn walk at Batsford Arboretum near Moreton in Marsh

  • An Ilmington meadow - walk through it to the church

    An Ilmington meadow - walk through it to the church

  • Welcoming entrance hall leads to the kitchen

    Welcoming entrance hall leads to the kitchen

  • Patio doors lead from the kitchen to the garden

    Patio doors lead from the kitchen to the garden

  • Gather around the fire. Games, puzzles, books and DVDs

    Gather around the fire. Games, puzzles, books and DVDs

  • Guides, maps, information on activities all found here

    Guides, maps, information on activities all found here

  • NEW Super king bed (Austrian twins). Cosy duvets. Flat screen TV in bedroom

    NEW Super king bed (Austrian twins). Cosy duvets. Flat screen TV in bedroom

  • Small garden. Patio area with garden furniture and BBQ

    Small garden. Patio area with garden furniture and BBQ

  • Cosy in the winter with a log fire. Bracing walks. An amble round to the pub?

    Cosy in the winter with a log fire. Bracing walks. An amble round to the pub?

  • Walk in the field next door and meet Spring lambs

    Walk in the field next door and meet Spring lambs

  • Autumn walk on Pig Lane

    Autumn walk on Pig Lane

  • War Memorial, Chipping Campden, 4 miles away, in November

    War Memorial, Chipping Campden, 4 miles away, in November

  • The village nestles in a fold of the Ilmington Downs

    The village nestles in a fold of the Ilmington Downs

VRBO #445725

This listing was first published here in 2012.

Date last modified - Monday, September 26, 2016

Partner Offers

Enter dates to see accurate pricing

Minimum stay 7 nights
Dates are unavailable
Please enter travel dates
Please enter # of guests
Please stay a bit longer. A stay of nights or more is required for these dates.
This listing requires that rentals start on a .
Request to Book Get an Instant Quote
How to pay safely
  • Reviews
    12
  • Sleeps
    4
  • Bedrooms
    2
  • Bathrooms
    2
  • Property type
    Cottage
Owner
Member since: 2012
Speaks: english, french, german
Send email
  • Response time Within an hour
  • Response rate 100%
  • Calendar last updated 09/26/2016
Show phone number
Show Phone Number

++44 1608682555
or email bookingsat sansomecottagedot co dotuk

Add vacation protection services to your booking

Three services to protect your trip:

Protect your payments in case you need to cancel.

Travel with peace of mind.

Ensure you're prepared in case of accidental damage.

Get it now

advertisement

Share this property via Email

Cosy Cotswold Cottage for 4 In Tranquil Village. 4mi Chipping Campden No add-ons

Ilmington, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, UK #445725

2 BR  2 BA  Sleeps 4

You must be signed in to share this property by e-mail

Sign in
Need an account?

Share this property via Email

    Please correct the following errors and resend:
  • Enter one or more valid email addresses separated by commas.
  • Oops! You have exceeded the limit of 10 email addresses.
  • Your message may not contain markup. Please remove the markup and try again.
Send
  • homeaway.at
  • homeaway.com.au
  • homeaway.dk
  • homeaway.it
  • homeaway.se
  • homeaway.ca
  • homeaway.com.co
  • homeaway.es
  • homeaway.nl
  • homeaway.com.mx
  • homeaway.co.in
  • homeaway.co.uk
  • homeaway.fi
  • homeaway.pt
  • homeaway.com.ar
View more of the HomeAway Family Less

List your property Testimonials Advantages Rental Guarantee Links Luxury from HomeAway Careers Product News

Insider Guides provided by GoGoBot

©Copyright 1995-Present HomeAway.com, Inc. All rights reserved. Use of this website constitutes acceptance of the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. "VRBO" and "Vacation Rentals by Owner" are registered trademarks of HomeAway.com, Inc. and cannot be used without permission.