About this property
Middle Gable is a stunning Grade ll listed house, dating back to around 1650 and forms part of The Old Hall, one of the oldest buildings in Bourton. The property has been lovingly refurbished for you and your loved ones to have a wonderful holiday in the beautiful Cotswolds.
Park up in the sought-after double garage and make your way through the impressive garden and up to the front door, where you are welcomed by a small entrance hall, perfect for kicking off your boots, before heading into the grand sitting room which is home to beautiful period features and has exposed wooden beams, limestone flagged flooring and a centuries old preserved alcove, perched next to a large fireplace housing a warming woodburning stove. The welcoming seating offer you and your loved ones a comforting space to curl up in front of the crackling fire a watch a movie on the home theatre system.
Delicious meals can be prepared in the well-equipped kitchen/diner which is a lovely sociable room, perfect for you and your guests to plan your itinerary for the exciting days that lie ahead.
Completing the ground floor is a convenient shower room, ideal for a quick wash down before heading up the grand, old stairwell featuring a beautiful stained-glass window, up to the first floor where you will find the impressive super-king-size master bedroom, boasting a four-poster bed, antique furnishings and surrounded by period style paintings, along with the bathroom which is full of personality and is beautifully presented.
The staircase continues into the gable of the house, which is a lovely dual aspect room with original beams and character features, containing three single beds.
Relish in the countryside air in the lovingly cared for front garden, which is full of floral scents in spring and summer months and has a bench for relaxing and looking out over the beautiful gardens, as well as a paved seating area which contains an outdoor table and chairs.
If you’re looking for some good food in the area, head to The Duke of Wellington which is a family pub located closed to your doorstep, where dining is in a relaxed environment which reflects the best in British design with a warm friendly welcome, serving freshly prepared food and refreshing drinks.
Bourton-on-the-Water has been regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England, home to a wealth of attractions and shops, restaurants and tea rooms, and for fun activities, you can surround yourself by wildlife at Birdland Park and Gardens or have some fun at the miniature replica of the Cotswold stone village at The Model Village.
Wanting to head out further? Nearby Lower Slaughter is widely regarded as one of England's most beautiful villages and is home to The Slaughters Country Inn which is a well-regarded, quintessential country inn, offering lovely food and drinks – not to be missed!
Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold villages and is a small market town with an array of boutique shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants; indulge in a bite to eat and drinks at The Stag at Stow, or revel in the scrumptious tea and cakes at The Old Bakery Tea Room.
Visit Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens where you will find over 250 species of animals and be inspired by the beautiful landscaping and seasonal displays throughout the park in nearby Burford, known as Southern “gateway to the Cotswolds”.
A perfect break, any time of year, make Middle Gable your choice.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x first floor super-king-size with four poster bed, 1 x second floor twin with additional single.
Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
2 x Freesat TVs, Blu-ray home theatre system, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot available.
Garage for 2 cars.
Paved garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles