Orchard House

Description

Spacious cottage in an attractive Cotswold Village. Combines traditional honey coloured stone,flagstone floors and wooden beams with stylish contemporary furnishings. located near and award winning pub and 5 minutes from Stow on the wold.

Orchard House is a spacious detached cottage situated in the tranquil Cotswold village of Upper Oddington. It is just moments from both the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold and fashionable Daylesford Organic shop & restaurant. The cottage beautifully combines historic honey coloured stone, flagstone floors and wood beams with stylish contemporary furnishings and decor.

Downstairs, three historic cottages have been combined into one long, light and spacious set of living spaces. Cooks and entertainers should adore the magnificent and well-equipped kitchen which, with its high ceilings, large cooking range and classic farmhouse dining table, is the heart of this home. The living room, with two large, comfortable sofas, and log burner is ideal for friends and family to relax together after a ling country walk or meal.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms ( one king-size double, one King-size double or twin, and one set twin), as well as two stylish bathrooms ( both with power showers, WC, and washbasins, one also offering a bath). There is also a downstairs cloakroom.

To the rear is a large secluded garden with patio and small stream. To the front there is ample off-street parking. The cottage itself is situated off a quiet lane.

Upper Oddington is a characterful village situated in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is surrounded by countryside, offering the opportunity for numerous walks. The village has two pubs, including the award-winning Fox Inn, and an 11th century church ( St Nicholas) with it's medieval last judgement fresco.

The Charming Cotswold villages of Burford, Chipping Campden and Bourton-on-the-Water are all close by. Stratford, Oxford and Cheltenham are also easy to visit.

Orchard House is an award-winning cottage which has been selected for features in the national press on many occasions. We hope that it is the perfect home whilst you explore this beautiful area of the Cotswolds.

Amenities: Electric cooker with double ovens and five hobs. Fridge/freezer,dishwasher, microwave, electric mixer, filter coffee, toaster and kettle.Utility room with separate washing machine and drier. Living room with two large sofas, flat screen TV and wood burner set in traditional stone hearth. TV with Sky (including Sky Sports & Cinema), BT Sports, Blu-ray, DVD, Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi Booster (upstairs). Selection of DVDs, books and games. Central heating, electricity, internet, bed linen and towels all included. Enclosed rear garden with patio, table and chairs. Gravel driveway with ample parking for three cars. Cot and highchair available on request. One well behaved pet very welcome. Note: There is a small stream at the very bottom of the garden, families with young children should take note. Note: This property requires a refundable Good House Keeping Bond of £300 paid prior to arrival.

Region: Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.

Town: Oddington, Gloucestershire is a short drive away from Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds and originally an Iron Age Fort. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly Farmers' market. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antique shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of Stow, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way, Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close to the town.