The Black Barn - Self catering holiday cottage in Chesham, Nr Berkhamsted, Buckinghamshire, England - Sleeps 2+1
The Black Barn
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The Black Barn offers contemporary holiday accommodation for up to three guests and is centrally located between Berkhamsted, Chesham and Tring and easily accessible from major motorways and also London.
Berkhamsted is a vibrant town set in a valley of the Chiltern Hills with a history going back beyond Saxon times. It is surrounded on all sides with fields and rolling countryside which is widely accessible to the general public. Nearby is the Grand Union Canal and beautiful Ashridge National Trust park. This delightful town certainly has plenty to offer including excellent restaurants, pubs, cafes, boutiques, delis, supermarkets, banks, an original 1930's cinema, The Rex, French and Italian markets at various times of the month plus a market every Saturday.
Served by the west coast line, Berkhamsted station connects to London Euston in just thirty five minutes and trains run three times an hour. Fifteen minutes driving connects the town with the M1 and M25 and the airports of Heathrow and Luton are approximately an hour's drive away.
Chesham lies in a steep sided valley twenty eight miles northwest of London. Assimilating the old and the new, Chesham is a successful market town. It has a pedestrianised High Street featuring numerous specialist individual shops, alongside national retailers. The Elgiva Theater, green-flag award winning Lowndes Park and the open-air heated swimming pool at the Moor Gym and Swim are just some of the many public amenities available in the town.
Surrounded by the Chilterns, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Chesham is a great place to begin exploring the Chilterns countryside and is the starting point for many wonderful local walks. Close by is Chesham Vale with an excellent pub called The Black Horse and a little further on along the same road is Cholesbury Common with another wonderful pub called The Full Moon.
The Black Barn is centrally located between the market town of Berkhamsted, Chesham and Tring. Tring is a small market town in Hertfordshire and lies on the northern edge of the Chilterns. Tring is excellent for walking and riding with good access to The Ridgeway National Trail. The Black Barn is also ideal for those who enjoy cycling, having direct access onto a very popular and beautiful national cycle route and also having good storage facilities for bicycles
If you are looking to escape from London to the country for a break or wanting to stay in a central location where you can explore this lovely part of England and possibly visit London, then The Black Barn may be the perfect place for you.
Facilities
Near Pub/Restaurant Garden/Outside Area Bike Storage Golf Facilities Nearby Off-Road Parking DVD Satellite/cable TV Washing Machine Tumble Dryer Microwave CD Player Bath Cot
The barn which is of timber construction is approximately 100 years old. The interior is of a contemporary design which incorporates the existing wood ceiling and provides the following accommodation:
Spacious bright open plan lounge/diner with two comfortable two seater settees, coffee table, 32" flat screen TV and glass double doors opening out to the patio area with table and chairs.
Open plan modern kitchen with inbuilt fridge/freezer, cooker and ceramic hob.
An additional living area - this flexible area is used as an entrance hall when the barn is rented for two guests and can be separated, when rented for three guests, to become an additional sleeping area with single bed, wardrobe, bedside table and its own toilet facilities.
There is also a utility room off the entrance hall which has a washing machine and sink within it, along with a separate toilet and handbasin.
Modern fully tiled bathroom with heated towel rail, built in sink/vanity unit and mirrored bathroom cupboard.
Spacious, modern, twin bedded room with plenty of wardrobe, drawer and shelf space. Extra single guest bed available if required.
Parking space outside of the barn.
Additional information: Underfloor heating throughout. There is a patio area for alfresco eating. Short breaks are available at weekends (Friday to Monday), please contact the owners for prices and availability. Linen, towels and electricity are included within the price. The spacious hall area (when rented for two guests) is dog friendly and has a rear door that takes you straight outside.
Weekend Short Breaks available - Minimum three nights Friday to Sunday - £225.
Prices for 7 nights: Low Season from £300 Mid Season from £325 High Season from £375 Peak Season £400
Sleeps 2+1 people in 2 bedrooms (1 Twin + extra guest bed - single supplement charge)
Owner's details:
Owner: Philip & Valerie click Contact Details for owner´s phone number and email address.
The Black Barn has been advertised with Independent Cottages since Sep 2008
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Reviews and Testimonials for The Black Barn
From Danny and Polly, London
Would just like to thankyou for your kind and helpful hospitality when staying at The Black Barn. it was a beautifully refurbished barn in a wonderful location and would definitely recommend to anyone who wishes to stay in the Chiltern countryside.
From Maurice and Josephine, London
Many thanks for such a friendly welcome to the wonderfully comfortable Black Barn. After a fine day on the Ridgeway, it was a joy to return to such a relaxing space.
From Jan and John, Kent
Enjoyed our stay very much. Wish we'd had longer ! Black Barn fabulous - lots of very thoughtful touches. Very much appreciated. many thanks.
From Angela and Rowley, Trowbridge
Thank you both very much for your "welcome" and the comfort and design of the Black Barn. Such a lovely place to come home to after standing in the cold all day !! Have been telling everyone how super it is here. Thanks again.
From Karen and Ian, France
A delightful place to stay. Restful, tastefully furnished, very comfortably equipped. What made the week extra special were the little acts of kindness. Thank you
From Joanne, Staffordshire
Really enjoyed our stay here. Couldn't of choosen a better place to stay, especially loved the heated floor !
From Jan, Cumbria
Well exceeded my expectations of a holiday cottage. Couldn't fault. Hospitality, location, decoration, useful help when requested. Peace and quiet but don't feel isolated. I had forgotten how beautiful the Chilterns are. Greatly appreciated. Many thanks.
From Meg, Daniel and baby Jacob from New Zealand
Such a wonderful place to stay !! We couldn't have found a better place to stay for the two weeks. The Barn is ideal for family living. Beautifully renovated and in such a quiet and pretty location. We have thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.
Keith and Teresa, Portugal
We have had a great time in the Barn . Although the most snow for 30 years, we were very cosy and snug. Lovely scenery. Lovely walks.
We will be returning.
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