Welcome to The Old School House, brought to you exclusively by Character Cottages, local specialists in stylish, Cotswold holiday rentals. With the safety of our customers and owners in mind, and in line with the latest travel guidance, guests should adhere to the new social distance requirements outlined by the Government. Prices for some of our larger properties have been reviewed to reflect the occupancy during this time. The Old School House is a beautiful, historic house, dating back to 1869 and located in the Conservation Area of the idyllic Cotswold village of Lower Swell, surrounded by the stunning Cotswold countryside. Lower Swell is just one mile from Stow-on-the-Wold, which is well known for its many antique shops, pubs and restaurants, and the location is also ideal for explo...Welcome to The Old School House, brought to you exclusively by Character Cottages, local specialists in stylish, Cotswold holiday rentals. With the safety of our customers and owners in mind, and in line with the latest travel guidance, guests should adhere to the new social distance requirements outlined by the Government. Prices for some of our larger properties have been reviewed to reflect the occupancy during this time. The Old School House is a beautiful, historic house, dating back to 1869 and located in the Conservation Area of the idyllic Cotswold village of Lower Swell, surrounded by the stunning Cotswold countryside. Lower Swell is just one mile from Stow-on-the-Wold, which is well known for its many antique shops, pubs and restaurants, and the location is also ideal for exploring the wider region, including the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as further afield places, such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath. Originally built for the village school mistress, the house contains various character features, including a large fireplace, with wood burning stove, original walk-in pantry and a romantic bathroom with clawfoot bath and stone fireplace. Complementing these period features, The Old School House has been decorated, furnished and equipped in a warm and contemporary style, making the house a perfect holiday choice for families or groups of friends. The Old School House sleeps up to 12 people in five bedrooms, with two family bathrooms. There is a private, enclosed garden and off street parking for up to five cars is available. House Rules Security deposit A security deposit of £100 is payable, which is returned after the letting period, subject to an inspection of the property. For the avoidance of doubt, guests are requested to leave the property in a reasonable condition, consistent with the property's appearance upon arrival. In the event that the owners, or their appointed housekeepers, have to spend additional time tidying up after your departure, then the cost of this extra time may be deducted from your security deposit. The security deposit is payable prior to arrival at the property, via a bank transfer or a valid debit or credit card. Occupancy The maximum occupancy of the property is 12 guests, at any point during your stay. Unauthorised over occupancy is a breach of our terms and conditions and may result in the cancellation of your booking and additional charges. Please consult us prior to booking if you wish to discuss the possibility of having more than 12 guests at the property. Infants who sleep in a cot do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions, the occupancy figure may only be exceeded by two additional infants. Pets Regrettably, The Old School House does not accept pets. Bed sizes and configurations Master bedroom: Double bed Bedroom 2: Double bed Bedroom 3: Double bed and a single bed Bedroom 4: Double bed Bedroom 5: Double bed and a single bed Please note that bedroom 3 is accessed via bedroom 2. Fuel and logs Electricity and oil for the central heating are included in the price. There is a wood burning stove in the living room and an initial supply of logs is provided for guests. Services provided The Old School House has super-fast fibre broadband to the property and a Smart TV with home cinema system. A telephone is available with free calls to standard UK land line numbers. Parking Off street parking for up to five cars is available. Child friendly facilities Two travel cots (without linen) and two high chairs are available. Initial consumables A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, soap, washing powder, etc), however, you should not expect the quantity of these provisions to be sufficient for the duration of your stay. Health and safety The Old School House is an old property and has many character features, including narrow and steep stairs, and multiple floors, which could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility, or carrying babies, both in terms of their general movement and their ability to quickly exit the house in the event of an emergency. 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.Plus