Amersham holiday cottage rental, Great Missenden with walking, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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The Chauffeurs Cottage (cottage)

Home description

The Chauffeurs Cottage is a quiet, charming character property, with external timber beams and leaded light windows, set in the mature grounds of the owners domestic residence (approx 15 metres away). The property has central heating, lovely views of the Chiltern Hills and is set in a quiet, private road in a residential area. There is off road parking for up to 2 cars.

Outside there is a small newly constructed terrace area, with iron table and chairs. The terrace is bordered by hedge and is separate to the garden of the other property, with views of the Chiltern Hills. The Terrace area has sunshine from late morning, through to the afternoon.

This property would suit a couple looking to enjoy walks in the Chiltern Hills, Cyclists or perhaps a family with a small child.

There is plenty to do in the local area, with many walks to enjoy, to have days out in London it takes just 35 minutes by train, Waddesdon Manor, Roald Dahl Museum and there are popular cycle routes.

A Welcome Pack is included in the rental rate (Bread, Milk, Tea, Coffee & Loo Roll). If you would like any additional items added, please contact me and we can discuss.

External view of the Chauffeurs cottage	Elevated Patio area is behind hedge on left of Cottage
Patio area	The Patio (Iron Table and Chairs in centre)

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The Central England / Cotswolds / Buckinghamshire region

Buckinghamshire is part of Southern England, outside of London. The Chiltern Hills an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has walks and nature galore for visitors to enjoy. There are many areas of Historical interest and also many pretty market towns to visit.

Shoppers can head to London for a day trip or try The Eden Centre in High Wycombe which has recently opened, with plenty of high street names (such as H&M, Zara, Next, M&S) which also offers a Cinema and Bowling Alley along with Restaurants and Coffee Shops.

There are many award winning pubs and restaurants in the area, to enjoy after a long walk or cycle trip!

Amersham / Great Missenden area

Great Missenden is village in Buckinghamshire, located within the Chilterns. The village is 10 minute walk from the property and has plenty of amenities. There is a Supermarket, Newsagent, several Banks, a ladies Boutique, Delicatessen, 3 Pubs, several Restaurants (including Chinese, Thai and Curry House) and a couple of Hairdressers & Beauty Therapists.

Also located in the village is the famous Roald Dahl Museum which is fantastic for a family day out, the Museum also houses a local Coffee Shop which serves light lunches and delicious cakes too. The home that Roald Dahl wrote many of his famous books is also within the village.

The local tennis club is at the far end of the village (about 1.5 miles away) and there is a local firm offering Hot Air Balloon trips also within Great Missenden.

There is a doctors and dentists located within 5 minutes drive.

The train station has a direct line into Marylebone which takes between 35 and 40 minutes, the station is 10 minutes walk from the property (0.66 miles).

How to get there

By Car:
20 minutes from the M25 j 19, 20 minutes from j4 M40

Air:
1 hours drive from Luton Airport, 1 1/2 hours drive from Stansted Airport, 45 minute drive from Heathrow

Train:
Local station (Great Missenden) is 10 minutes walk on a direct line from London Marylebone
Aylesbury train station is 20 minute drive, Chesham Underground station is a 10 minute drive to the property.

Activities near Amersham

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The Chauffeurs Cottage is decorated and furnished to be crisp, uncluttered and comfortable.

The ground floor consists of an open plan sitting room, with large L shaped sofa (which also sleeps 2), antique wooden table and chairs (seats 2), a cabinet with TV & DVD. The floor is large flagstones with a rug in the seating area. There are 2 sets of patio doors overlooking the garden.

Off the sitting room is a kitchen, with fitted fridge, microwave, washing machine and oven with electric hob. Sink unit and 2 cupboards. The kitchen is well equipped with pots, pans etc.

At the end of the sitting room is a small room which is used for storage (you may put luggage etc in it if you wish).

Upstairs is an open plan bedroom with very comfortable double bed, large antique chest of drawers, built in cabinets and two low level fitted wardrobes. The bedroom has triple aspect windows with lovely views.

Off the bedroom is the bathroom, with sink unit, toilet and ¾ size bath with hand held shower. There is a low fixture for the shower head however due to the character of the property, the ceiling is sloped and therefore may not suit someone 6’ plus. Bathroom suite is white & floor is carpeted.

The Chauffeurs Cottage gets early evening sun, so remains cool and shady on hot sunny days, until about 6pm when the sun comes into the end windows of the sitting room area. The Terraced area outside gets sun from late morning until late afternoon.

PLS NOTE - reception for internet connection is low, some mobile phone networks also have poor reception. For guests with low signal, there are 1 or 2 places which seem to pick up signal - to collect & send messages / make occasional calls etc.

All Towels and Linen will be provided.

Further details outdoors:
Outside there is a newly constructed terrace area, with tumbled flagstones, an iron table and chairs to seat up to 4.

The terrace is bordered by hedge and is separate to the garden of the other property, with views of the Chiltern Hills.

The size of the terrace is approx 4m by 4m. Its a lovely spot for a morning coffee / early evening drinks!

Further details

The Chauffeurs Cottage can be used by children however due to internal Flagstone floor may not be suitable for toddlers. The additional room on the ground floor could be used for a cot, so this property may be suitable for young babies.

A portable High Chair can be available upon request as is a travel cot.

Garden is used by owners of main residence.

Conditions

Rates £300 per week or minimum 3 nights £200.

25% of rental fee due six weeks before your stay to secure booking. Remaining 75% due 4 weeks before arrival.

If a cancellation is made rental fee deposit is non-returnable.

Welcome Pack includes Bread, Milk, Tea, Coffee & Loo Rolls, please contact to discuss any additional items you may require & costs.
Refundable breakages deposit of £100 which will be returned once property has been vacated and inspected. Required 4 weeks before arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Jan 09 - Oct 27- 09	25 Aug 09	28 Oct 09	350£ 350	7070	7070	3 Nights
Oct28-2009 to Apr 30-2010	28 Oct 09	30 Mar 10	300£ 300	7070	7070	2 Nights
May 01-2010- Dec 2010	30 Mar 10	2 Jan 11	350£ 350	7070	7070	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Rates £300 per week or minimum 3 nights £200 based on 2 people sharing.

25% of rental fee due six weeks before your stay to secure booking. Remaining 75% due 4 weeks before arrival.

If a cancellation is made rental fee deposit is non-returnable.

Refundable breakages deposit of £100 which will be returned once property has been vacated and inspected. Required 4 weeks before arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).

Guestbook for The Chauffeurs Cottage

Our guests have so far been friends, several have commented that we should rent it out, as its so lovely, so we are!

June 09 - "A very comfortable stay, great bed and lovely location" J & P

Aug 09 - " My second time here and we've had another wonderful stay! Such a quiet spot!" Mark H.

Sep 09 - " Had a great long weekend, Cottage lovely, beautiful setting and all the home comforts, lots to do, we'd happily come back."

Sep 09 - " Had a lovely time in the Cottage. Especially loved ther views across the countryside. A cosy retreat."

Availability

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To contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/90327

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