About this property
A stone-built dwelling, resting within a series of former barns within the delightful village of Blockley. After driving down a secluded, private drive you will be greeted to this character property, offering a spacious accommodation for a family gathering to the Cotswold. The interior of the property offers a welcoming charm and a number of traditional features to quietly reflect the history of the dwelling. After a busy day exploring, you will find a well-equipped kitchen housing all the necessities you will need throughout your stay, including a dishwasher, oven and grill and a utility with a washer/dryer. Lounge during a winter’s evening within the sitting room, where sofas sit around a warming flame effect fire place and TV. Follow the staircase up, where you will find three well-appointed bedrooms, comprising of two double bedrooms and a twin bedroom, perfect for hosting up to six guests. Continuing to impress is the elegantly-presented family bathroom, where you can take a refreshing shower or a relaxing soak within the warming bath tub. Soak up the sun within the garden’s private patio area to the rear of the property which is the ideal opportunity to enjoy a morning coffee within the peaceful location of the property. Within a 5-minute walk, you will find an excellent village shop and café, and a wealth of pubs to sample an evening glass of wine. To keep you busy whilst staying here, you will find Mill Dene Gardens close by, which is known as one of the most interesting gardens within the Cotswolds, where you can take a leisurely stroll whilst catching a glimpse of the trout, kingfishers and ducks. Alternatively, you can visit the National Trust property of Snowshill manor, which is a beautiful 16th-century house with an outstanding garden. Badger's Den is a perfect bolthole for a family holiday to the Cotswold.
Blockley, Gloucestershire is a close drive to the Saxon market town Moreton-in-Marsh which lies on the Fosse Way Roman Road in the northern Cotswolds and has many elegant 18th century buildings, which are home to traditional inns, serving real ales and home-cooked food, tea rooms, restaurants and individual shops to suit all tastes. The town hosts the Moreton-In-Marsh Show, one of the UK's largest one-day agricultural shows, as well as the Moreton Beer Festival, an annual French Market, and a large outdoor market every Tuesday. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of the town. Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within driving distance.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x first floor double bedrooms, 1 x twin.
First floor family bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and washbasin.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and washbasin.
Living area.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Heating with flame effect fire.
Electric hob, oven and grill, microwave, dishwasher and fridge.
Utility with washer/dryer and freezer.
TV, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power inc in rent.
Bed linen and towels inc in rent.
South facing private patio and garden area with table and chairs with shared use of the grounds surrounding the barns.
Sorry, no smoking and no pets.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Shop and pub 0.5 miles.
Note: children over 5 welcome.
Note: The owners do have two cats that visit the property.