Spinners Cottage

Description

Spinners Cottage is a gorgeous two-bedroom cottage, resting in the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold.

Situated in a quiet road within the heart of the historic market town, Stow-on-the-Wold, at the end of a short terrace of cottages, you will find this delightful end of terrace property, Spinners Cottage. Built in the 18th century, the cottage is beaming with character such as exposed wooden beams, Cotswold stone walls and inviting woodburning stove. Ideal for families or groups of friends, Spinners Cottage is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle for you to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful surroundings Stow has to offer. Offering two homely bedrooms, sleeping up to four guests and benefits from the option of booking with neighbouring Primrose Cottage. Park your car in the allocated space or in the surrounding free roadside parking and make your way into the courtyard garden and in through the front entrance. Unload your luggage and kick your boots off in the well sized entrance hall and into the charming sitting room where you can curl up on the sofa in front of the TV or read a book at the welcoming window seat, whilst the wood burning stove warms you in the colder evenings. Prepare your home-cooked meals in the well-equipped kitchen and dine at the dining table to socialise with your party and discuss the itinerary for your exciting trip. Retire for the evening upstairs in one of the two welcoming bedrooms; the master bedroom contains a king-size bed and benefits from an en-suite shower room; the perfect spot to wash down after a long day and lay your head and you can take advantage of the quaint window seat and admire the day closing to night. The second bedroom contains a double bed and benefits from a delightful window seat. Outside, at the front of the property, you and your loved ones can enjoy the seating area in the courtyard garden.

Amenities: Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, cafetière. TV with Freeview, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot available. Off road parking for 1 car and ample roadside parking nearby. Courtyard garden with furniture (front). Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles

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: The highest town in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises olde worlde England. 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. Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' as the River Windrush runs through the centre, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of the most popular Cotswold villages. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are all within easy reach and make a great day out. Cheltenham (20 miles away) is, architecturally, the most complete regency town in England. A spa town with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse-racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. At other times of year, it is host to literature, jazz, classical music, science and food and drink festivals. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called 'The City of Dreaming Spires’ has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within easy reach, making Stow-on-the-Wold an ideal base.