The Old Forge, Stanton, nr Broadway

About this property

Simply oozing with traditional Cotswold charm, Grade II listed The Old Forge is your little slice of heaven, peacefully nestled into the impossibly picturesque and historic village of Stanton. Exposed beams, a roaring wood burning stove, and mullion windows meet exquisite furnishings, luxurious bedrooms, and a state-of-the art kitchen ... and then there's the garden!

If it's quintessential Cotswolds you are looking for, then look no further than The Old Forge. This charming three-bedroom, dog-friendly chocolate-box cottage will delight at every turn, and sits on a generous plot providing spacious, tasteful and luxurious living accommodation. Perfect throughout the seasons, with roaring fires; an oak framed garden room, and an Aga to warm the winters; and an utterly delightful cottage garden to enjoy the glorious summers. Immerse yourself in the elegant sitting room in front of the wood burning stove; enjoy a good read in the oak-framed garden room; catch up on some correspondence in the study; or let your creative chef juices flow in the fabulous kitchen where you can choose from the a slower pace of cooking on the Aga, or the more conventional double ovens complete with proving drawer. Entertaining is made all the more joyful with two large built-in fridges and separate freezer, and a wonderful larder cupboard with culinary gadgets and equipment, and an instant Quooker hot water tap.

Upstairs a king-size bed nestles within the eaves of the principal bedroom which features a charming window seat, oak panelling, and floor to ceiling wardrobes. Bedroom two is accessed via the beautiful bathroom with exposed beams and a large marble surrounded bath and vanity unit. Last but not least, bedroom three enjoys a mahogany single sleigh bed and, neatly tucks away behind screens, a walk-in shower and a separate loo.

Outside, explore the beautiful mature and well stocked garden's rambling roses; herbaceous borders; shading cedar tree; manicured hedging and topiary; and a calming water feature, all enclosed within a Cotswold drystone wall, and to be enjoyed from the garden furniture provided or the lazy hanging swing-chair.

Sitting on the Cotswold Way, below the wooded Cotswold Edge, the picturesque village of Stanton is brimming with some of the prettiest Cotswold cottages (including The Old Forge), along with a medieval Parish Church, and a much loved village pub The Mount Inn, with stunning far reaching views, incredibly popular with locals and visitors alike. Just a couple of miles up the road is beautiful Broadway, often referred to as ' The Jewel of the Cotswolds' and bursting with bespoke boutiques, antiques, fine art, tea shops, pubs and restaurants. Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh and Stow-on-the-Wold are all nearby, along with Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon.

Additional Information:

One small-medium dog is welcome (small additional charge).

Children and babies welcome, please provide your own infant equipment.

A bannister rope is provided on the staircase to the first floor.

The Aga will be switched off during the summer.

Please note, there are internal small steps within the living accommodation, therefore this property may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.

A gardener visits the property on Thursdays, however guest privacy will be respected at all times.