Bath holiday cottage rental, Bradford on Avon with golf, walking, log fire, internet access, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Lock Quay Cottage (cottage)

Home description

This beautiful fully renovated & modernised 19th Century stone cottage is packed with interesting features and English charm. The large kitchen with range cooker, dishwasher & fridge/freezer, leads into an open dining area with an expanding table seating up to 10. There is a downstairs cloakroom and two sitting rooms, one with a feature fireplace with wood burning stove to compliment the gas central heating. The wooden curving stairs will take you up to split levels above with a total of 4 bedrooms (3 double/twin, 1 single) plus an extra open plan area/room with an extra single bed, set over the two upper floors with a bathroom and a shower room too. One of the double rooms is accessed via the twin room. We are always happy to discuss flexible sleeping options for larger groups.

The garden is to the front and side of the property, with the luxury of 2 off road parking spaces and is mostly patio with stone steps taking you up onto the decking and roof top terrace area with excellent views of the canal lock opposite. With such a wide selection of local and regional activities, you'll be spoilt for choice whatever time of year you visit.

Lock Quay Cottage	The Kitchen
Welcome	The Main Sitting Area

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The West Country / Somerset region

Lock Quay Cottage is situated in the picturesque town of Bradford on Avon only 6 miles or a 12-15 minute train ride from Bath. As well as a wide range of shops and restaurants, Bath boasts the new Thermae Spa, the Roman Baths, the Costume Museum, the Pump Rooms or you could even watch a match at the famous Rugby Club.

Historic sites such as Stonehenge, Avebury and Silbury HIll are all within easy driving distance. The town is easily accessible from Bristol or London airports and any of the ports.

Places such as Oxford, Cheltenham, Salisbury, Weymouth and Bristol are also within easy reach by train and there is a direct train service to London.

There are many beautiful areas to walk locally as Bradford on Avon is close to the Cotswolds and the Mendips. Cheddar Gorge and Burrington Combe are about 45 minutes drive or closer to home there are pretty towns such as Corsham, Lacock (including the Abbey) and Castle Combe. There are also many National Trust properties including Stourhead. Nearby are the attractions, house and Safari Park at Longleat & Centre Parcs. The adventure playground and house of Bowood are also close by and Paultons Park theme park is a day trip away. The Steam Museum at Swindon (next to a factory outlet shopping mall) and @Bristol (a modern museum) also make great days out. This is England at its very best!

Bath / Bradford on Avon area

The cottage is set right in the heart of the tourist area of the charming town of Bradford on Avon, opposite the canal and within view of the lock, with many activities right on your doorstep. Take a canal boat trip, hire canoes or hire bikes and tour along the towpath all within one minute of your doorstep. Play tennis for free and enjoy the park areas in view of the cottage, explore the local smaller shops, including several antique shops. The 14th century Tithe Barn is only a 2 minute walk away and is surrounded by craft shops and a park that leads down to the River Avon offering riverside walks. Cut along the riverside path to reach the local indoor swimming pool and railway station or to visit the historic Saxon Church.

You will be spoilt for choice for places to eat out, including traditional English pub food, Thai, Indian, or Chinese restaurants and tea shops too. Try out the Boatman's Breakfast at the Lock Inn opposite the cottage or the famous Bridge Tea Rooms serving a traditional Victorian afternoon tea.

How to get there

By air - 45 minutes from Bristol airport (Easy Jet operates many cheap flights from Europe).
By train - the station in Bradford on Avon is a 8 minute walk from the cottage. There is a direct train between Waterloo and Bradford on Avon, and from Bath to Paddington.
Regular train service between Bradford on Avon and Bath, taking 12-15 minutes.
By car - Bradford on Avon is 25 minutes from the M4 (junction 18).

Activities near Bath

Facilities

Further details indoors:
* Some of the bedrooms are large enough for flexible sleeping arrangments
* We take care to clean and prepare the cottage ourselves to ensure a high standard
* We live locally should any problems arise
* The 2 bedroom cottage next door is also a separate holiday let if you require more space (see property 82431)

Further details outdoors:
* Free use of nearby tennis courts
* Supermarket 5 minute walk
* Garden is small but enough space to eat out, the park is just opposite

Further details

20% of rent is payable upon booking, with the balance due 8 weeks before your stay.

Conditions

Payment by cheque or wire transfer please

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Late August 2009	29 Aug 09	5 Sep 09	990£ 990	0-	0-	1 Week
September/October	5 Sep 09	30 Oct 09	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
November/December	30 Oct 09	10 Dec 09	640£ 640	130130	150150	3 Nights
Christmas 2009	20 Dec 09	27 Dec 09	990£ 990	0-	0-	1 Week
New Year 2009	27 Dec 09	3 Jan 10	990£ 990	0-	0-	1 Week
January/early February	3 Jan 10	12 Feb 10	640£ 640	130130	150150	3 Nights
Half |term	12 Feb 10	20 Feb 10	720£ 720	0-	0-	1 Week
February / March	20 Feb 10	26 Mar 10	680£ 680	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter	26 Mar 10	16 Apr 10	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
April / May	16 Apr 10	30 Apr 10	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
May Bank holiday	30 Apr 10	7 May 10	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
May	7 May 10	28 May 10	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring Half term	28 May 10	4 Jun 10	880£ 880	0-	0-	1 Week
June	4 Jun 10	25 Jun 10	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
June / July	25 Jun 10	23 Jul 10	880£ 880	0-	0-	1 Week
July / August	23 Jul 10	3 Sep 10	990£ 990	0-	0-	1 Week
Sept / October	3 Sep 10	22 Oct 10	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn Half Term	22 Oct 10	29 Oct 10	790£ 790	0-	0-	1 Week
November	29 Oct 10	26 Nov 10	690£ 690	0-	0-	1 Week
December	26 Nov 10	17 Dec 10	640£ 640	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas 2010	17 Dec 10	7 Jan 11	990£ 990	0-	0-	1 Week

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

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

For bookings of more than one week, new bedlinen and towels will be offered on a weekly basis.

Guestbook for Lock Quay Cottage

* A lovely house in a perfect location. The whole family young and old have had a great holiday. Your friendly welcome and the thoughtful touches made us all feel at home. Thank you.
* What a charming cottage. I think this is the best equipped holiday let we have been in. This time last year we were in a villa in Florence and I would say this was just as good!
* Wonderful cottage, great site, everything is so beautiful and comfortable! Thanks for everything! It was perfect!
* Home away from home and so much more, thank you for sharing Lock Quay Cottage with us – we’ve had an amazing holiday and will spend the year dreaming of returning
* Delightful cottage, ideal base for sightseeing. Thank you for making us feel so welcome, we have all had a great time. We’ll be back!

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