About this property
Tewkesbury 2 miles. Perched in Bushley near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, is this superb 1820’s three-bedroom character cottage, Paynes Cottage. Enjoying a fantastic location ideally located between the Cotswolds and Malvern Hills AONB, and an interior with quirky touches and character features, Paynes Cottage is a wonderful pet-friendly choice for a group or family of six. Step into the sitting room, where you will find a generous corner sofa, TV and a gorgeous inglenook fireplace housing a woodburning stove, sure to be your pooches favourite spot. Move through to the large and stunning kitchen, fully-equipped for all your self-catering needs, along with the little luxury touches of a Nespresso coffee machine, disco lighting and a music system. On warmer days, why not fire up the barbecue in the rear enclosed garden, where you can dine alfresco. Just off the kitchen is a well-presented double bedroom, served by a shower room, ideal for those with limited mobility. Climb the stairs up to the first floor, where you will find a second double bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom, perfect for indulgent soaks. The second floor hosts the third and final double bedroom set within the eaves with beautiful exposed beams. For your local amenities, head into Tewkesbury, where you can dine at Salerno, The Royal Hop Pole and Rosado Lounge, stock up on essentials at the convenience store, delve into history at the Tewkesbury Museum, or visit the remarkable Tewkesbury Abbey with its Romanesque tower. From here, you can easily access Cheltenham, well-known for it’s annual Cheltenham Races in March, as well as enjoying the attractions of Holst Victorian House and a plethora of shops, pubs and restaurants. Gloucester is also within easy reach, where you will find the National Waterways Museum, Gloucester Cathedral and Gloucester Prison. For excellent walking and cycling opportunities, venture in the Malvern Hills or the Cotswolds AONB, where you can discover the bustling destinations of Worcester and Stratford-Upon-Avon, birthplace of playwright, William Shakespeare. All this and more awaits at Paynes Cottage.
A mediaeval town with an abundance of half-timbered Tudor structures, situated on the junction of the Rivers Severn and Avon. Tewkesbury has around 350 ancient buildings that are protected by the conservation area designation, making it one of the outstanding mediaeval Black and White townscapes in the UK. There are many unique boutiques, tea rooms, restaurants, taverns, and wine bars in addition to the town's spectacular abbey, which dates back to the 12th century and boasts the highest Norman tower in all of England. Numerous vintage and food fairs, as well as country and farmer's markets, take place in town all year round. With the Severn Way and Shakespeare's Avon Way both passing through the area, the town serves as a convenient starting point for a number of scenic hikes. Cheltenham, a nearby regency spa town, is home to beautiful examples of Georgian architecture as well as a plethora of excellent dining options, entertainment venues, and relaxing watering holes. The city also hosts a variety of other festivals celebrating anything from literature and jazz to science and cricket, as well as food, drink, and humour. In addition to the yearly, world-famous Gold Cup races, the racecourse hosts a number of other horse racing events throughout the year. There are Roman ruins, Victorian docklands, and a magnificent Norman cathedral in Gloucester, the cloisters of which were utilised as a filming site for the Harry Potter movies. Excellent day trips can be taken to the Royal Forest of Dean, the Slimbridge Wetland Centre, the World Heritage city of Bath, Shakespeare's birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon, the historic city of Warwick, and several quaint villages and towns in the Cotswolds.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x ground-floor double.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Electric central heating with woodburning stove.
Oven, hob, downdraft extractor, microwave, American fridge/freezer with ice machine, washing machine, dishwasher, disco lighting, Nespresso coffee machine.
TV, music system, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3-4 cars.
Enclosed garden with furniture, gas barbecue.
Two small/medium dogs welcome, must be kept downstairs.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.9 miles, pub 1.6 miles.
Note: This property does not accept children under 8 years old but younger children will be considered on request.