The Cote - Self catering holiday cottage in Harrold, Bedfordshire, England - Sleeps 2
The Cote
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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.
Facilities
Near Pub/Restaurant Garden/Outside Area iPod Docking Bike Storage Internet Access Off-Road Parking Washing Machine Tumble Dryer Microwave Dishwasher Video CD Player Shower Cot Kingsize Bed Accessible via Public Transport
The Cote is most romantic of the three cottages, converted from a dovecote. The bedroom features a dramatic high ceiling with exposed beams.
Accommodation comprises:
Ground floor with sitting room, kitchen and dining area.
First floor with bedroom with superking bed (can be 2 singles) and en suite shower rm.
Features: Exposed beams, wooden floor upstairs and some of the nesting holes for the doves are still visible in the walls. Gas central heating and fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher. Can be booked with another of the cottages for larger parties.
Prices for 7 nights: Low Season from £345 Mid Season from £345 High Season from £360 Peak Season £420
Key details:
Star Rating: 4 Stars Pets: Enquire with cottage owner Smoking: No Children: Enquire with cottage owner Changeover Day: Friday
Payment options:
Please enquire with owner
Bedroom configuration:
Sleeps 2 people in 1 bedroom (double)
Owner's details:
Owner: Rosalind Northern click Contact Details for owner´s phone number and email address.
The Cote has been advertised with Independent Cottages since Aug 2006
Late Availability Offers
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 for 3 nights - £240 Valentines special - bottle of wine and chocolates
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Near Pub/Restaurant
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