Cottage in Gloucestershire

About this property

Enjoying a tranquil setting in the heart of historic Blockley, yet within walking distance of a fantastic and highly recommended artisan cafe, and excellent community owned village shop.

The quintessential village of Blockley nestled into a charming valley remains unspoiled, its a clever mix of stone cottages, surrounding countryside and meandering mill stream all creating the perfect backdrop for a stay in the Cotswolds. The village is well served with a choice of traditional inns and village community store with artisan café. You are well placed to explore the Costwolds with many pretty market towns and villages to include Stow on the Wold, Lower Slaughter, Broadway, Chipping Campden, Bourton on the Water and Burford. Further afield is the historic town of Stratford upon Avon, Shakespeare s birthplace and Cheltenham, home to the famous horse racing, the literature and food festival. More local attractions include Chastleton House and Gardens, Sudeley Castle, Daylesford organic farm shop and Burford. Built around 1780, in traditional Cotswold stone having been beautifully restored with many character features, including painted wooden beams, exposed stone walls, and window seats perfect for relaxing with a book. You can take shelter under the wooden porchway before you step inside. There is an inviting entrance hall with ample space for coats and boots with an open aspect into both the living and dining areas. The lounge is simply perfect for relaxing with family or friends, here you can sink back into the sofa or take a seat in one of the windows and watch the world go by, there is a TV and DVD player with a selection of DVDs along with board games and local guide books. The kitchen/diner has been finished with a contemporary twist offering a well equipped kitchen for the chef amongst you to include an electric oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment and dishwasher. And for dining, you can relax around a table for four within the window seat. Upstairs the cottage offers two bedrooms well positioned at either side of the cottage. A spacious king size enjoying views out across the rooftops. A king size enjoying a dual aspect with views onto the raised garden terrace. There is a bathroom with a freestanding bath, separate shower and WC. Outside there is a raised garden area accessed by the side of the cottage, here you can enjoy views across the village rooftops with seating and charcoal BBQ. There is off road parking for one car. Need to know: 2 Bedrooms 2 king size. 1 Bathroom, freestanding bath, separate shower and WC. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment and dishwasher. TV and DVD player in lounge. Off road parking for one car. Raised garden area with charcoal BBQ and seating. Pubs and shop within walking distance. Regret no children under the age of 10 years.

Accommodation

Enclosed garden / patio, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Romantic, Cottage, Does not allow pets