Stables Cottage - Self catering holiday cottage in Harrold, Bedfordshire, England - Sleeps 4

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The Dovecote caters for the holidaymaker and those on business, as well as people visiting relatives in the area, or in between properties. The owners provide clean, comfortable well-equipped cottages available on a weekly basis (families very welcome).

Rental includes gas central heating, electricity, bedlinen and towels, there are no hidden charges. Short breaks are available in the low season.

There are three well-furnished, comfortable cottages. All have gas central heating, double-glazing, and have fully fitted kitchens with electric cookers and microwaves. There is access to a communual laundry room with a washing machine and a tumble dryer, and some cottages have dishwashers.

Harrold is a picturesque village, with a village green, (complete with lock-up and butter market) at its heart. At the eastern side there is a country park, which is popular with walkers and bird watchers. Harrold is well served with three pubs, (all supplying good food), a Post Office with general stores, a garage, a butchers shop, a hairdressers shop and an electrical retailer.

Olney, an attractive market town, is only 5 miles away and has several restaurants and take-away establishments. Nearby Pavenham has a golf course and there is horse riding in the vicinity. Clay pigeon shooting at one of the best layouts in the country can be arranged.

Leisure facilities such as swimming pools, multiplex cinemas, theatres, bowling allies etc are to be found in nearby towns.

Tourist centres such as Oxford, Cambridge and Althorp are all within a short drive; and days out to London, the Cotswolds and the East coast are possible.

Harrold is handily situated near the business centres of Northampton, Bedford and Milton Keynes. There are good connections for the M1, A1 and mainline train stations. London is only 1 hour away by train from Bedford. There is a local bus service to Bedford, but it is not very frequent and so a car enables you to make the most of your stay.