Sawmills Cottage - Self catering holiday cottage in Ebley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, England - Sleeps 2
Sawmills Cottage
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Formerly a Victorian workers terraced cottage, Sawmills Cottage has been completely refurbished to a very high standard to provide a cosy romantic getaway for couples.
The owners offer full flexibility with short break bookings welcome at any time of the year - two nights or more, starting on any day.
Located just under two miles from the eclectic Cotswold town of Stroud (with one of the best weekly Farmer’s markets in the country on a Saturday morning), There is a pub and convenience store within a few minutes walk. It has easy access to the M4/M5 and the mainline railway into London. Centrally located Sawmills Cottage provides an ideal touring base for visiting Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Bath, Tetbury, Bristol, Stratford upon Avon and Oxford, and is within easy reach of Forest of Dean and further into South Wales.
From Sawmills Cottage it is just a ten minute drive up to the Commons with some of the most beautiful National Trust managed common land in the country, with outstanding and far reaching views over the Cotswolds and towards the Severn Estuary and Wales beyond. Horses and cattle can be seen roaming freely across the Commons, and the grassland slopes are home to wildflower species (including thirteen species of orchid) and rare butterfly. The Commons villages of Minchinhampton, Box and Amberley provide local award winning combinations of fine dining and real ale pubs and there are more restaurants and inns dotted across the Commons. Winstone's Ice Cream Factory Shop near The Bear at Rodborough provides a convenient place to stop for a refreshing treat on a hot summer's day whilst taking in the wonderful views over the Golden Valley.
This is an ideal base for visiting the many attractions throughout the region including: Bath, a designated World Heritage Site and one of Britain's most beautiful and historically significant cities; The Regency Spa town of Cheltenham, a prominent venue for art/literature/music festivals; Gloucester with its historic Cathedral featured in the films of J K Rowling's first Harry Potter books; Oxford , home to one of the most prestigious Universities in the World and Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, to name just a few. There are a wealth of cultural activities and places to visit including the National Westonbirt Arboretum and Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. There are also diverse shopping opportunities, from specialist boutiques and designer outlet to world class antiques.
There are also plenty of pretty villages and historic towns to visit, providing a great selection of places to eat. This wonderful area has something for everyone...
Facilities
Internet Access Golf Facilities Nearby Off-Road Parking DVD Satellite/cable TV Washing Machine Microwave CD Player Bath Accessible via Public Transport
Accommodation comprises:
VisitBritain 4 Star Award 'excellent standard'.
One double bedroom.
Very good quality mattress with 100% cotton linen, option of feather or hypoallergenic microfibre duvets and pillows.
Bathroom with bath and hand held shower head- fluffy white towels, robes and slippers are provided.
Fully equipped kitchen with cooker, washing machine, fridge, freezer and microwave.
Comfortable sitting room. A 32 inch flat screen television, Freeview, full Sky Plus subscription and wireless internet access are provided for guests enjoyment. There is also a landline phone by arrangement.
Additional information: All inclusive rates, no hidden costs. Basic items such as soap, shampoo, washing up liquid, are provided for at least the initial 2 or 3 days, also milk, tea/coffee/sugar and biscuits on arrival.
Access by Public Transport: Sawmills Cottage is 1.8 miles from Stroud Railway station, which is on the mainline into London Paddington - one hour 35 minutes journey time. Local buses run from Stroud to within a two minute walk of Sawmills Cottage. The owner's can recommend a local taxi company if required.
Prices for 7 nights: Low Season from £294 Mid Season from £378 High Season from £448
Key details:
Star Rating: 4 Stars Pets: Yes Smoking: No Children: No Changeover Day: Flexible
Payment options:
Cheque, Credit Card, Bank Transfer
Bedroom configuration:
Sleeps 2 people in 1 bedroom (1 Double)
Owner's details:
Owner: Jane Green click Contact Details for owner´s phone number and email address.
Sawmills Cottage has been advertised with Independent Cottages since June 2010
The owner has requested that the exact location not be shown, please contact the owner for the precise location of Sawmills Cottage
Reviews and Testimonials for Sawmills Cottage
'....had a great time over the weekend. The cottage was brilliant and everything we needed or wanted was there!' (Mr S.F., London. May 2009)
'...the quality and your attention to detail is second to none...' (Mr K.G., Cumbria. June 2009)
'Very impressed with the cottage. Will recommend to others.' (J.W., Essex. August 2009)
'Cottage lovely, great bedding, excellent decor & furnishings, lovely touches, milk, toileteries. Enjoyed our stay.' (D.& J. Derbyshire. August 2009)
'Home from home. English hospitality. Lovely.' (Mr & Mrs D., New Zealand. September 2009)
'Forgot how good feather duvets were....most enjoyable Farmers Market.' (M.&M.L Lancs. September 2009)
'Lovely place, so close to all the towns we needed to go to...Thanks!' (J.&M.T., Hong Kong. October 2009)
'Wonderful Cottage....love the decor....Wonderful surrounding area. We will return. Many thanks. ' (P. & D.B., Bucks. October 2009)
'Beautiful cottage....equipped to a very high standard...I loved staying here - everything I needed...excellent accommodation, some great personal touches made for an enjoyable stay...loved the bed...a warm and comfortable 'home' to come back to after a day out...' (Many Guests. May to October 2009)
'Fantastic place! will be recommending.' (N & K, London. March 2010)
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