The Dower House

ID: S86242

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets No

About this property

This is a lovely property near the villages of Sharnbrook in Bedfordshire and Kimbolton in Cambridgeshire. The Dower House provides a homely feel with flexible sleeping arrangements, making it ideal for friends and family to come and enjoy this great area. The property is accessed by a private driveway, adjoining the owners' home and surrounded by many outhouses. Enter this bright and airy cottage and into the sumptuous kitchen, it boasts all of the equipment you could wish for with exquisite fixtures and fittings as well as a breakfast bar and views across the surrounding land. The sitting room is the ultimate chilling spot in the winter, with stunning Chesterfield sofas, a 50" TV and a woodburning stove, you may never want to leave The Dower House! The ground floor also offers a charming king size bedroom with a classy en-suite shower room and a Freeview TV. The first floor of the cottage provides a similar bedroom, with super king size bed as does the second floor which is under the eaves and has an uplifting velux window lighting up the room. The brilliance of The Dower House continues to the outside, it has a patio area with furniture, as well as an enclosed lawn with a BBQ, perfect for some quality time with family and friends. The villages of Kimbolton and Sharnbrook are small yet they offer you amenities as well as opportunities for walking and cycling. The village of Melchbourne has a comprehensive network of footpaths and bridleways. A pub is within walking distance of The Dower House (you will need a torch if returning in the dark). Rushden is a short drive away with it's new shopping centre Rushden Lakes with a selection of shops, and lake surrounding it where you can hire canoes, or go for nature walks. Nearby are the popular places of Bedford River, Olney, Huntington and Cambridge which are all well worth a visit. The Dower House is a beautiful property in a great location.

Sharnbrook is a village and civil parish resting in the Borough of Bedford in Bedfordshire, England. It is located nine miles north of Bedford, and to the north of the River Great Ouse. The village is home to a range of shops which include a baker, butcher, supermarket, newsagent and grocer. A regular commuter train service into London Kings Cross and to Luton Airport also runs from Bedford Station.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Three bedrooms: 1 x second floor super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x first floor super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC.

Ground floor basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove, Games room with table tennis and darts available.

Oil central heating and underfloor heating with woodburning stove.

Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 50" TV with Freeview, 3 x TV, DVD, wifi, selection of books and DVDs, Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair.

Ample off road parking.

Patio with table and chairs, lawn with table, chairs and charcoal BBQ and firepit.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 5 miles, pub 5 mins walk.

Note: Games room is shared occasionally.

Note: Electric car charging is not available at this property.

Note: the property has external cctv's only.

Please note: a starter park of charcoal is provided for the BBQ.

Reviews (80)

  • Fay

    Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  • Brian

    Lots of wildlife and birds. Look out for the Kestrel in the bird box. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/QxtVXjNS7S8ZAg1s/

  • Nicola

    We celebrated our friends 90th birthday, wonderful Thank you so much

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