Leys Cottage

About this property

Settled in the quaint village of Lower Swell in the charming Cotswolds, is this stone-fronted cottage, Leys cottage. Resting in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this characterful home is an idyllic base for four friends or a family seeking a handsome hideaway. Admire the chocolate box cottage with its pale grey windows and door and enter the porch to kick off your boots, ready for an adventure. Discover the sitting room, home to an inglenook fire with a woodburning stove and plush sofas to sprawl on with the comfort of the Smart TV with full Sky package and Gigaclear ultra- fast broadband. Moving through the property, find the spacious kitchen/diner, ideal for budding chefs with its electric oven, halogen hob and dishwasher for a fuss-free clean. When dinner is served, settle down at the dining table why not uncork a bottle of wine to celebrate your getaway? You will also find a utility room with a fridge/freezer, microwave, and washer/dryer to keep your holiday clothes fresh. Throw open the patio doors and explore the pretty garden, with a lawned area with seating and a barbecue to rustle up tasty treats. As the sky grows dark, head inside and indulge in a soak in the tub in the ground-floor bathroom or rinse off in the overhead shower. Climb upstairs to discover the master bedroom with a king-size bed, TV and en-suite shower room, and the second bedroom again with king-size bed and hanging rails to keep your outfits neat. Awaken with a cup of tea and breakfast, and later on take a short stroll to the Golden Ball pub to soak in the warm atmosphere. Take advantage of your surroundings and explore the rolling countryside of the Cotswolds either on foot or bike and pay a visit to the 1700s estate of Bourton House Garden. Animal lovers may wish to explore Fairytale Farm to pet furry mammals or be amazed by reptiles at Crocodiles of the World. Just one mile away rests the medieval market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, where you can admire the unspoilt landscape from the market square, sample quirky cafes and tour Fosse Gallery to marvel at art. for a much-need getaway to Gloucestershire, choose Leys Cottage for your next holiday.

In many respects, this is archetypal Cotswolds, surrounded by rolling countryside. There's a great local tavern, as well as a number of lovely buildings, including a lovely church. For those who enjoy walking, there is a trail that leads straight into the heart of Stow and takes around 30 minutes (about 1 mile away). Stow is, of course, one of the most well-known market towns in the Cotswolds, known for its high-end shops, cafes, and restaurants. The town is very much a working town, with a market day every month and a number of wonderful small events throughout the year.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Utility.

Sitting room with woodburning stove

Gas central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove.

Electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, 2 x fridge, freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher.

Smart TV with Sky package, TV, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Roadside parking opposite.

Enclosed rear garden with lawned area, patio and barbecue.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1 mile, pub 0.1 miles.

Note: The stairs in the property are steep and may not be suitable for toddlers or those with mobility issues