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3 Guests 
2 Bedrooms 
2 Beds 
2 Bathrooms Poppy Cottage is a beautiful, stylish, spacious and peaceful two bedroom cottage set over three floors within the grounds of a former farm that was once owned by the local Monastery. Today the farm welcomes holiday and short stay guests and the cottage itself is warm, inviting and fully equipped with everything guests should need for a relaxing stay. This property is not suitable for children under 12, nor those with mobility issues.
The ample space in Poppy Cottage is pretty spectacular and immense thought has been put into its design and flow! The kitchen-diner on the ground floor exudes style and taste and is fully equipped with everything guests should need during their stay.
Considerable thought has been put into what enhances a holiday / short stay and guests will be pleased to see that along with the usual oven, hob, microwave, fridge and freezer, there is also a washer-dryer and dishwasher. The kitchen also comes fully stocked with basic condiments, tea, coffee, sugar, milk, cleaning materials, tea-towels, laundry items and bin bags. All you need to bring are food and drink, clothes and toiletries and a passion for the countryside!
There is a lovely shower room on the ground floor. This handy space boasts a large shower cubicle with power shower, a toilet and a sink.
The first floor of Poppy Cottage opens out into a huge lounge. This artfully decorated space contains ample and comfy seating and a large Smart TV. Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and all the usual Freeview channels are available to guests. A small supply of books and games completes this space.
Two bedrooms on the top floor plus a bathroom with free-standing bath round off this cottage's layout. Guests have to walk through the first bedroom to get to the Master bedroom and the bathroom is off the Master (but during the night, the shower room is easily accessible so no one need disturb each other). The walk-through bedroom has a single bed, a dedicated workspace and plenty of storage. The Master bedroom has a sumptuous and delectable king sized bed and again, plenty of storage. The bedrooms have a door between them to enhance privacy.
Towels and bed linen are provided for all lengths of stays. These are changed weekly for longer stays.
Wifi is available throughout the property free of charge. Heating and hot water are included in the fee.
The outdoor space for Poppy Cottage comprises a small table and chairs just beyond the front door.
Poppy Cottage is situated at the end of a quiet farm lane and is a perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds and surrounding areas. It is enveloped in tranquillity and is a haven for those seeking beautiful countryside and an escape from the normal stresses of daily life. A recent guest called Poppy Cottage 'a tiny slice of heaven'! We hope all guests feel this way!
Highwood Farm itself is surrounded by fields. They stretch in every direction and are a paradise for walkers. Wotton Hill and the Tyndale Monument can be seen from the grounds and the local village of Kingswood is just a short drive away. It can also be reached on foot across the fields.
Within Kingswood, there is a handy and friendly Spar which doubles as a Post Office / cash point. There is also a newly renovated Public House, a gym with 'pay as you go' classes, a park and play area, the local church and the remains of the Abbey. There is ample parking at the park with further parking in and around the village.
The friendly market town of Wotton-under-Edge is a further mile away by car and here you will discover several eateries, a couple of bakeries, several barbers and hairdressers, two grocery stores, two medical centres, an ear care clinic, two dentists and an array of local craft, produce, antique and gift shops. There is also a traditional cinema, a Tourist Information Office, free parking, an art centre and an open air pool (open during the warmer months). The pool has recently been extensively refurbished and is a real oasis on hot summer days.
The beautiful town of Chipping Sodbury is just a short distance away and the cities of Bristol (30 mins), Bath (35 mins) and Gloucester (40 mins) are all within easy reach. All three cities abound with history, activities, shopping and wonderful sightseeing walks and tours. A particularly lovely way of taking in Bristol is via 'cycle the city', guided or self guided. Just ask us for details if interested.
Again only a short drive away are the stunning Cotswolds where places like Tetbury, Westonbirt, Uley, Minchinhampton, Bradford-on-Avon, Cirencester and Malmesbury are well worth a visit. These beautiful artsy towns and the surrounding villages teem with history and are stuffed to the brim with cafes, antique palaces and boutiques. Poppy Cottage is a handy gateway to this beautiful part of England.
The 102 mile Cotswold Way is on the cottage's doorstep and is easily navigated. This beautiful collection of walks offers guests breathtaking views, dramatic gorges, rolling hills, forests and every kind of landscape a person could wish for, not forgetting the abundance of numerous castles, historic houses, country parks, museums and art galleries. The delights of the area are arguably some of the best in the UK and we can offer more details upon request when you book a stay in Poppy Cottage.
Please do have a read of our House Rules;
- Poppy Cottage is not suitable for children under 12.
- Please look after Poppy Cottage during your stay and leave it clean and tidy when you check out.
- Please let us know of any damages / accidents during your stay so that we have time to rectify things for the next guests.
- Please keep noise to a minimum after 11pm as we have other guests and tenants on site. Highwood Farm is also our home.
- Please no stag or hen parties and no events. We pride ourselves on being a peaceful, restful retreat and would like it to stay that way.
- Please no pets of any kind - that includes the pets of any visitors you may have.
- Please no candles, no smoking, no incense stick burning and no naked flames of any kind.
- Please try to adhere to our check out time of 10am. Cleaning the cottage to our very high standards takes time and late departures make changeovers fraught. Saying that, if a 10am check out is tricky, do ask if there is any flexibility.
The most important rule is to enjoy your stay in this idyllic setting.
Thank you for your understanding.
Access to Highwood Farm is from the main highway along a 'no-through access' concrete track. The track is uneven and guests are advised to drive slowly.
There is parking for one car within the car park. If you have more than one car, please check with us at the time of booking to ensure we have space.
Access to Poppy Cottage is a short, level stroll from the car park. Guests have to step up and over the threshold of the front door. The access is not suitable for wheelchair users.
There is a lockbox next to the front door that houses the key to the property.
There are two flights of stairs within Poppy Cottage. Both are carpeted. It may not be suitable for those with mobility issues particularly as the bedrooms are on the second floor.
Guests have access to Poppy Cottage, the car park and the block paving outside the property. Guests do not have access to the gated private garden at the rear of Highwood Farm nor the lawns over the far side.
We live on site and are on hand if needed in any way. We both work but are highly responsive to any guest queries. We do not tend to meet and greet as the self check-in procedure works very well. On the other hand, if guests prefer a welcome tour, we happily oblige.
We do message guests once they have arrived to check all is well and we do the same prior to departure.
It is important to us that guests have total space to enjoy their stay in peace so it is not unusual not to see us but we are around if you have any questions, problems or run short of something.
Poppy Cottage is one of several rental dwellings within Highwood Farm. Poppy Cottage is our newest addition to the Highwood family.
Please be aware of the bed set up when booking your stay, i.e., having to walk through one bedroom to get to the next.
Poppy Cottage is not suitable for pets nor children under 12. It is also a non-smoking property.
There are two staircases in the property and sloped ceilings on the top floor.