Headford Cottage

About this property

Situated on a private cul-de-sac just moments from the heart of the ancient market town of Stow-on-the-Wold rests this charming property, Headford Cottage. The cottage has been finished and furnished to a warming contemporary style and provides a lovely home-from-home for families or romantic retreat for a couple.

Benefitting from parking for two cars in the driveway you can arrive at the cottage and unload your luggage right at the door. As you enter the property you are welcomed by a large entrance hall and convenient cloakroom to your left where you can kick off your boots and step into the living/dining area which runs the full width of the cottage and has a gas stove-effect fire and lovely French doors opening out to the back enclosed and private back garden. When the weather permits, you can enjoy your dinner al fresco style at the outdoor seating area. The large kitchen comes fully-equipped so look forward to making delicious home-cooked meals whilst enjoying a glass of wine.

Choose from one of the three bedrooms on the first floor to lay your head after a long day in Stow, all of which are neatly decorated and well-arranged; the master contains a king-size bed and benefits from an en-suite shower room to enjoy an invigorating rinse down and the two other bedrooms have double beds. The shower room finishes off the first-floor nicely and has a large walk-in shower.

You will find plenty of amenities just a short walk from your door step, including tea rooms, individual shops, pubs, restaurants and art galleries. If you want to discover the history of Stow, take a walk around the market square, where you will find the town stock at one end which dates back to the 15th Century and is shaded by an old Elm Tree and at the opposite end, you will find the ancient Market Cross, originally erected as a symbolic reminder to traders of the times to deal honestly and fairly. St Edward’s Parish Church is known for its enchanting looking tree surrounding the doorway and it is here you will find a memorial of those who fought in the last Civil War.

At nearly 800ft, Stow is the highest of the Cotswold towns, located on the Roman Fosse Way and has many scenic walking and cycle route to explore, arrange a tour with Cotswold Walks & Hikes & Bikes, which is just a short car journey from Stow. Bourton-on-the-Water has a fantastic miniature replica of the Cotswold-stone village at The Model Village and many stores offering refreshments afterwards!

Take a trip to Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens for the day, or take a tour at Undiscovered Cotswolds. If you want to enjoy the scenic spots that The Cotswolds have to offer, arrange a tour with Cotswold Walks & Hikes & Bikes, just a short car journey from Headford Cottage.

A holiday spent at Headford Cottage is one to remember!

The highest town in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises olde worlde England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly Farmers' market. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antique shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of Stow, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way, Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close to the town. Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' as the River Windrush runs through the centre, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of the most popular Cotswold villages. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are all within easy reach and make a great day out. Cheltenham (20 miles away) is, architecturally, the most complete regency town in England. A spa town with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse-racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. At other times of year, it is host to literature, jazz, classical music, science and food and drink festivals. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called 'The City of Dreaming Spires’ has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within easy reach, making Stow-on-the-Wold an ideal base.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x double.

Shower room with large walk-in shower, two basins and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Sitting/dining room with gas stove-effect fire.

Gas central heating with gas stove-effect fire.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, 2 x TVs.

Blu-ray DVD, 2 x radios with iPod dock, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and highchair available.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Patio and gravel garden with furniture and parasol.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles.