The Coach House is a classic Cotswold property in so many ways. A converted barn (formerly the Coach House to the Vicarage as you'd expect!) it contains many attractive features that give it that traditional and welcoming feel. The huge, spacious living room with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, cream washed walls, oak flooring and open fire set the scene perfectly, with the idyllic view towards the village church simply gorgeous. The barn is set in the grounds of one of the finest houses in this village, & within one of the most 'sort-after' Cotswolds villages
- Swinbrook. Within walking distance is the popular & highly regarded pub
- The Swan. There are many walks from your front door, including one along the Windrush Valley to Burford. This is excellent location & excellent cottage ideal for two or even four with the extra beds available. ACCOMMODATIONEntrance through to enormous living space. Living Room an enormous room with large sofa, two armchairs, open fire, 32'' Flatscreen TV, DVD
- exposed beams & oak flooring really add to the feel of this lovely room Dining Area with table & chairs for six people Kitchen, fully equipped with electric hob, oven & grill, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble drier, dishwasher & microwave. Upstairs Bedroom One (absolutely enormous!) with king size zip-&-link bed, which can be separated if preferred, wardrobe & chest of drawers, Ensuite Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC & washbasin There is a separate bedroom area at the top of the stairs (landing) which has two extra single beds, (please note they are not suitable for children under the age of 7). Each of these beds can be used at an extra cost of £40 each per week or per stay. Please note, that this area does not have private access but does have separate access to the ' Jack & Jill' bathroom. Outside There is a large & private walled gravelled area to the front of the property, with a stone paved area looking towards St Mary's church nearby. Table & chairs are provided. Heating & Electricity included. Off street parking. Pets welcome. No cot or high chair at this cottage. Children welcome over the age of 6 only. Full weeks only. Saturday Changeover Please.


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The Cottage At Barrow Mead! When we visited this delightful cottage, we couldn't believe it is where it is & that you are actually IN Bath, well actually you're not, it's just that you are near the centre but you look out across open countryside!! As you pass through Bath, you suddenly find this little lane running alongside a school; Approx. 1/2 mile later & you're in the middle of nowhere, overlooking the rolling countryside of the southern Cotswolds. Hikers, birdwatchers & those in search of peace are just as likely to enjoy this super cottage as are those looking for culture, shops & a gastronomic experience, given its proximity to the heart of Bath, which is just 15 minutes away in the bus or car. Inside, the open plan ground floor gives a real sense of space which, with the woodburning stove, is just as welcoming & snug in winter as it is cool & inviting in summer. The private garden area overlooking the orchard & rolling countryside offers a super hideaway, while listening to birdsong. A little piece of heaven in Bath.ACCOMMODATIONSituated at the end of a long drive & in the grounds of the owner's house, the cottage is detached & private. Entrance through to open plan living space Living Area with large sofa, plus two comfy armchairs, large flatscreen, SMART TV with DVD & woodburning stove. Kitchen/ Diner, fully equipped with electric induction hob, oven & grill, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment plus washer/dryer. Dining Table with up to six chairs. Upstairs Bedroom One with double bed, chest of drawers, plus hanging & storage space Bedroom Two with two single beds, chest of drawers & hanging space. Family bathroom with bath with electric shower over, WC & washbasin. Outside There is a bench immediately outside the property, ideal for an early coffee or sundowner. A few meters away across the grass is a private garden area for guests use only, overlooking the fields & area of Englishcombe. At the end of the house driveway you are back in Bath & thus a short drive from the city centre. It is possible to catch the bus, either way your journey will be about 15mins & your surrounded by the history, culture & shops of Bath. Sorry No Pets (the owners have two dogs & chickens). Children Welcome (cot & highchair available). Heating & Electricity incl all year. Logs supplied. Wi-Fi available & included. Friday Changeover. Short Breaks welcome, except in High Season when only at short notice. ...

The Court House is best described & 'historically unique'! Located in the stunning countryside of the southern Cotswolds, ...

The Courtyard Cottage in Little Rissington is an excellent Cotswold holiday cottage absolutely ideal for families or small groups wishing to enjoy one of the Cotswolds most desirable spots. Conveniently located between Little Rissington & the edge of Bourton the Water the cottage has the benefit of being within a reasonable walk of the heart of Bourton, making it ideal for those people who want to be near the amenities without being in the centre of it all! Externally, the grounds that surround this cottage are very peaceful with horses & chickens mixed with gorgeous grounds & fabulous views of the Cotswolds fields & hills beyond. Internally the cottage has been renovated by the owners to provide very welcoming Visit Britain Four Star standard self catering accommodation. The open plan kitchen/diner is a particularly pleasing feature. A very good quality cottage in an excellent location
- we think you will agree!ACCOMMODATIONEntrance through to open plan kitchen/dining room Kitchen, fully sitted & spacious, electric hob & oven, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine with dryer & dishwasher, plus breakfast bar. Dining Area with large dining table & bench & chairs to seat 6 people comfortably. There is an iPod docking station. Living Room with two large sofas & one armchair, large Flatscreen TV (with Freeview) with DVD player. From the living room there is a door to an enclosed garden area which is totally private & a great sun trap. Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC & washbasin Upstairs Bedroom One with double bed and wardrobe. Bedroom Two with two single beds & wardrobe Bedroom Three, the cosiest of all bedrooms, with two single beds Bathroom Two with bath, handheld shower, WC & washbasin Outside There is an enclosed garden to the side of the cottage, along with an open patio/gravelled garden area with table, chairs & BBQ. The property sits in a quiet corner but still enjoys access to the owners' grounds & use of the tennis court. Beyond are fields. in addition there is a tennis court available for use along with a games room with pool table & table tennis table. One friendly dog welcome, by arrangement (owner has 2 friendly labradors). Children Welcome. Cot & High Chair available. Sorry No Smokers. Oil fired central heating included. Limited Internet Access, please discuss with owner. superb Welcome Pack including cereal, bread, fresh coffee, milk, eggs, butter & wine! Friday changeover during summer holidays please, any day changeover otherwise. Little Rissington is less than a mile from Bourton-on-the-Water, which itself is full of Cotswold charm with small footbridges & walkways criss-crossing the river throughout the village. It also boasts many interesting shops, cosy tea rooms, pubs & restaurants, all within easy walking distance. There are also several local attractions to visit which include the Model Village, the Butterfly Maze, Birdl&, the Motor Museum & the Cotswold Perfumery.
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These sumptuous & spacious barns, which are centred around a courtyard, are amongst the finest 'holiday cottage' accommodation you could wish for & they're all surrounded by the finest & most attractive of the Cotswolds' countryside! Together they provide large groups with an exceptional choice for a memorable get-together. This self catering accommodation is absolutely immaculate & planned perfectly: open plan, contemporary kitchens mixed with light bright living spaces & (amazingly) copious & equal numbers of bedrooms & bathrooms. Add to this the ability to come together around one huge dining table & you have the perfect choice for a special gathering. The Notgrove Estate which surrounds is graceful & utterly picture perfect, farm animals including the friendly alpacas, chickens plus all the usual livestock dot the landscape creating an outdoor scene which evokes memories of good times & fresh air!! There are four individual barns, three interconnecting, one approx 10 yards across the path, Walnut Barn, Chestnut, Hazelnut and Cobnut (click to view each) each beautifully decorated & fully self contained. Add the games room, a private garden area with goals for re-living the childhood winning shot (!) as well as a unique locatin & you have found perfection for all the family. In case you worried about a pub, rest easy you can walk across the fields to one of the best in the area in Cold Aston. Heaven is here & it looks good.ACCOMMODATION for up to 30 people Each of the barns are furnished to a very high standard. Three have four bedrooms & fourth bathrooms
- Walnut, Cobnut & Hazelnut, while Chesnut has three bedrooms & bathrooms. Each is self contained with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area & living area. There is a separate games/dining room (attached to Walnut Barn) which provides ample indoor play space as well as a central spot for getting together & dining together. As well as a pool table, table football & table tennis there is a large flatscreen TV
- each property also has a large TV. All bedrooms have King Size 'zip & link' beds which means the beds can either be made up as individual beds or joined as double beds, making it suitabe for either 30 people in single beds (15 people in private suites) or 15 couples. Outside Each barn has its own front garden area, plus access to wooded area & also an open grassed area which is ideal for playing sport & generally playing. The Notgrove Estate is very small & quaint & with only a few houses. It is therefore, very safe to wander around, although little lanes do criss cross. Bikes can be hired from the Estate office. The owner requires a Damages Deposit of £400 to be taken 1 week before arrival, .

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The Dower House is a traditional self catering cottage situated in a truly idyllic location in the heart of the Gloucestershire Cotswolds. Located in the grounds of the owners home & with access to a large garden & tennis court, this cottage enjoys peaceful surroundings, with views of rolling hills & woodland
- classic Cotswolds countryside! Inside the cottage are many period features including beams & an open fire in the sitting room all of which enhance the character of the property. There are three bedrooms, with the two upstairs particularly spacious & with attractive views. The downstairs bedroom has its own bathroom. This is a very comfortable & homely holiday cottage with lovely surroundings.ACCOMMODATION: Front door to entrance hall. Open plan living space. Living room with sofa & two armchairs with TV with DVD player & view towards garden. Kitchen with electric hob & oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer & microwave. Dining Area, set within the corner of the living room within an alcove, has a table & space for up to five chairs Single Bedroom with Bathroom One adjacent with bath, separate walk in shower, WC & wasbasin. Upstairs: Master Bedroom very large bedroom with king size bed, wardbobe & chest of drawers - fabulous views. Bedroom Three with two single beds, wardrobe & chest of drawers plus great views again! Bathroom Two with bath with hand held shower, WC & wash basin. Outside The rear of the property is an area with table & chairs, which overlooks the main & stunning garden (which the the owners use). Beyond & behind a period stone wall is an upper garden which is for the customers sole use which is grassed & has a tennis court too.. The tennis court is located here. Please note that the tennis court may require sweeping as it there is a huge, magnificent tree nearby! Central heating & electricity included all year. Use of owners tennis court by arrangement. Parking for 3 cars. Extra child can be accommodated on fold out bed, £40 per stay. Cot & High Chair available. One small pet, must be house-trained. Any day changeover, except for Summer Holidays when Saturday is requested.
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The Folly is a glorious Cotswold country house, set within a beautiful village in the southern Cotswolds. The house is presented in an unusual yet artistic style some beautiful improvements & clever touches throughout. This is a real Cotswolds gem. Internally the owner, who is a renowned UK interior designer with links to one of the world's biggest rock bands (!!!), has mixed classic Cotswolds features with contemporary flair; each room has been given a unique personality
- while carefully retaining the historic feel of local environment. The flagstone floors, beams, open fire places & Aga all add to the lovely feeling inside. Externally the house sits off a quiet village lane on the edge of the village. There large, enclosed gardens extend to over an acre PLUS there is a private a tennis court too. Overall, this is an amazing holiday cottage which is sure to delight all guests who stay.ACCOMMODATIONEntrance through to welcoming Hall with woodburning stove, plus shelves stacked with countless artistic & photographic books. Living Room overlooking the grounds, with large sofa & four chairs, inglenook fireplace & open fire, ipod dock, with wonderful objet d'arts. Snug with large, contemporary sofa & armchair, large flatscreen TV plus Bose surround sound system with Sky (Basic package) DVD player. Kitchen the heart of the house with some super touches. Fully equipped with large AGA (two hotplates & four ovens) microwave, dishwasher, SMEG fridge freezer & lovely granite worksurfaces, leading to dining area. Dining Area with large dining table & ten chairs, plus two sets of French doors to the gardens. Very open & light. Utility Room well equipped with washing machine, tumble drier & a traditional hanging clothes rail. Doors to the garden. Cloakroom, as you would imagine this is no ordinary cloakroom plus there is a selection of Hunter wellies to use! Washbasin & WC. First Floor Master Bedroom double aspect, with king size bed, & doors to private terrace overlooking garden, plus Ensuite Bathroom with double washbasins, bath, large shower over, WC & wardrobes. Bedroom Two with king size bed, wardrobe, chesterfield sofa, chest of drawers & washbasin. Bedroom Three (The Toad Room!) with double bed & wardrobe. Bathroom Two with roll top bath, with hand held shower WC & washbasin. Second Floor Bedroom Four (the La Reine Suite!) is an open plan space created from the old loft & enjoying excellent views across the countryside. King size bed, wardrobe, leading to a separate seating area with writing bureau. Bathroom Three with bateau bath, handheld shower (use with extreme caution) WC & washbasin. Outside There is an enormous amount of space to be enjoyed, with a private patio surrounding the rear of the property. There is tennis court & a large grassed area. In the far corner is a very old & beautiful walnut tree with the plot surrounded in all directions by fields. (Please note there is one neighbouring cottage behind some trees). Heating & Electricity Included. All bed linen & towels included. Free Wifi available. Lovely Welcome Hamper with wine! Tennis rackets available. Ok mobile reception for some networks, landline in house for essential use only. Friday changeover please. Food deliveries are possible (Waitrose & Sainsbury). Short Breaks Welcome all year except July & August & Christmas & New Year. Please note: a £500.00 damages deposit is required for each booking (payable by Bank Transfer). Sadly, we can no longer take Hen/ Stag Parties.
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The Gallery, ETC 4 Star Gold Award winner, is situated in a delightfully rural location near to the villages of Shipton under Wychwood & Leafield. The barn takes its name from the ' King John's Oak' which was said to be a rallying point for huntsmen in the Wychwood Forest. The property has wonderful views across open fields particularly from the sitting room. This cottage is likely to appeal to families looking to enjoy open space while having easy access to local amenities. Green Tourism Business Scheme Silver Award Winner ACCOMMODATION: Door to fully fitted Kitchen with cooker, hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave & washer/dryer. Large Sitting / Dining room with a table to seat ten. Comfortable sofas & armchair. (Sofa bed). 22" TV and DVD with Freeview plus iPod docking station There is also access to the property, via the large French windows, for those with limited mobility. Bedroom One is down two small stairs, with double bed and Ensuite Shower room, with large walk in shower, WC and washbasin. Upstairs: Bedroom Two, alarge room with glorious views, with twin beds that can be zipped together to make a large double. Bathroom Two with bath, WC & washbasin. The Gallery looks down into the sitting room below & can be used for sitting and reading, or just admiring the views! Heating and electricity included all year. Parking for several cars. Garden furniture. Cot & High Chair available. A sofa bed is available for use downstairs at £80 per stay / per week. Alternatively, a 'Z' bed is available on the galleried landing for a small single person at the same price. Security Deposit required in advance of arrival (£50.00) by cheque or in cash on arrival to owner. Wi Fi Available. No smokers. Friday changeover. Pets Welcome (2 max) charged at £25 per dog. ...

The Game Larder is set within the west wing of a magnificent old Manor House
- The Wythall House
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The Garden Cottage, Willesley, Tetbury, is a spacious and period holiday cottage set in a lovely Southern Cotswolds village, opposite Silk Wood, part of the world famous Westonbirt Arboretum. The cottage is furnished in a traditional & basic style, befitting its price b&. The cottage, which is located in the grounds of the owners home, offers charm & character. The cottage is conveniently situated for the Cotswold market towns of Tetbury & Malmesbury, which means that Prince Charles Highgrove (shop & home) is nearby! In our opinion this tranquil cottage is very good value for your money. ACCOMMODATIONEntrance through Kitchen Kitchen with flagstone flooring, fully equipped with Rayburn (with two hobs) & oven, plus electric hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge & freezer & dining table with ample seating. Cloakroom with WC & washbasin Living Room with open fire, sofa & two chairs TV & DVD player. First Floor Bedroom One with large double bed (can be made as singles if requested) & wardrobe & village views Bathroom with bath with hand held shower, WC & washbasin Bedroom Two with two single beds & fitted cupboards Outside The cottage has a large grassed garden area overlooking fields & countryside with garden chairs. Please No Pets. (Please note the owners have their own) Children Welcome (there is a cot available at the property). Washing facilities available on site. Internet available Location The quaint & peaceful village of Willesley is situated in the Southern Cotswolds convenient for Tetbury & Malmesbury. The rolling countryside of this area is particularly attractive & unspoilt. The village is convenient for almost all Cotswolds locations including Cirencester, Stow on the Wold & Burford which are all within an hours drive. Driving south, Bath & Bristol are within a maximum 45 mins drive. ...