Hillcrest Cottage

Frequently Asked Questions

There are always a few queries about a cottage, feel free to ask directly if your queries are not answered in those below.

Useful Information

Do you have Wifi?

Yes, the cottage has WIFI.

Does the cottage have a coffee machine?

Yes, there is a delonghi coffee maker taking ground coffee or a cafetiere, if you prefer!

Do you supply logs for the wood burner?

We supply the first basket of brickets, (compressed sawdust). Logs or futher bricketts can be bought at most of our supermarkets, petrol stations and usually at our corner shop at the bottom of the road.

Do you decorate the cottage for Christmas & New Year?

Oh yes, unless you prefer to do it yourself! We like to get festive with a glass of mulled wine and a good old Christmas movie while “decking the halls”.

Do you supply towels?

Yes towels and bedlinens are provided , we also supply towelling bath robes when just 2 people are staying.

Is there a hair dryer?

Yes, each bedroom has a hair dryer.

Is there a washing machine?

Yes, there is and an airing rack or a shared washing line down steps from the parking. There is an iron and ironing board too.

Do you provide a high chairs and travel cot?

Yes we have a foldaway travel cot but we do not provide baby bedding or baby bedlinens. Please let us know if you want it put in your room or the twin bedroom. We don’t have a standard high chair but there is a booster chair and removable tray which can be strapped to the dining chairs. This is under the stairs with the soft toys.

Is there Sky?

Sorry no but we have two 30” smart TV’s for you to sign into with your preferences from home. There is a mobile “ Ultimate Ears” speaker for you to log in for your specialist choice of music. We hope you will find too much to do and see out and about!

What size is the fridge freezer?

The cottage has a full size fridge freezer, the same one we fell in love with on a short break in the Quantocks – I loved it so had to buy it for the cottages. It has plenty of storage space.

Do you offer anything extra for special occasions and honeymoons?

We offer a few little treats for couples staying, when the second bedroom is not being used. We are happy to help you plan for a surprise break. We have had 3 marriage proposals happen here, that we know of!

Do you supply a welcome basket?

Whilst we are a self-catering cottage, we offer a few items to get you started. Bread, crisps, biscuits juice, portion of butter, jam, milk, eggs, vegetable oil, vinegar, salt & pepper , dry herbs & fresh herbs from the garden, tea, instant coffee, sugar. Cleaning products a washable dish cloth, tea towels are all supplied , along with dish washer tabs, 2 toilet rolls, starter soap for the bathroom.

Do supermarkets deliver?

Yes they all do. But we have Waitrose and Morrisons 2 miles away, with Sainsburys, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi a little further away… but save space for Strouds award winning Farmers Market on Saturdays for some fabulous locally produced fayre.

Do you have EV charging points?

Currently we do not have EV charging points. We have planning for two of these but these will not go in til we reconfigure our downstairs and they will be in the shared driveway.

The closest fast charge for EV cars is 2 miles away next to Strouds Cinema and MacDonalds. I believe there are 4 charge points.

Do you allow smoking in the cottages?

We are strictly a NO SMOKING in or immediately around the cottage where smoke could drift in. Guests are welcome to smoke in the garden or on the BBQ terrace. If there is evidence/smell of smoking within the cottages we reserve the right to charge not only additional cleaning fees but also the re accommodating of the in coming guests in alternative premises until the smell of/evidence of smoking is no longer.

Would you allow one well behaved, non-shedding dog at the cottage, if kept downstairs?

I am really sorry but we cannot allow any pets at the cottage as future guests may have an animal allergy- our 2+1 dogs are not allowed in either.

Where can a second car park?

There is parking in our shared driveway for one vehicle and further cars can park in the lane opposite or there is a layby just along the road. Feel free to bring cars in to unload. We advise seeing each other in and out, as the Cotswold stone wall blocks a clear view.

Can supermarkets deliver?

Yes all supermarkets deliver but our post code is a little out, so let me know your time slot and I can keep an eye out too.

Is there a playground for the children?

Yes and only a 5 minute walk away. It has a mini zip wire and half size goal posts as well as swings.

How private is the cottage?

We the owners live next door , sharing that amazing view ,but like the cottage our windows all look to the view and not to the cottage. There are a couple of houses behind the cottage and lower to the sides The garden you see in the pics is for sole use of the cottage but cannot be fenced off.

Are there walkable pubs?

Yes but we are on a steep hillside, so you may have to walk up hill there or back. There is a taxi list to take with you, if you want to walk there and get a lift home. Most local pubs will sort this for you.