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Lock Quay Cottage (cottage)

Home:90292
Sleeps up to:9   (5 bedrooms)
Rates:£640 to £990 per week
Will consider:Long term lets (over 1 month)
Short-breaks (4 days or fewer)
Corporate bookings
House-swap
Changeover day:Sat
Access:Car not necessary
Notes:No pets allowed
Suitable for children
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

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
Lock Quay Cottage
The Kitchen
The Kitchen
Welcome
Welcome
The Main Sitting Area
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

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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

Sports:
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays


Facilities

Luxuries:Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:Central heating, TV, Video player, Wi-fi available
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (5), Bathrooms (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1), Solarium / Roof terrace
Furniture:Single beds (5), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 9, Sleeps maximum of 9
Other:Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels.
Highchair available.
Outdoors:Private garden
Access:Parking space

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

Rental prices originally quoted in: British £Convert to:
PeriodFrom
To
Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
Late August 2009 29 Aug 095 Sep 09£ 990--1 Week
September/October 5 Sep 0930 Oct 09£ 750--1 Week
November/December 30 Oct 0910 Dec 09£ 6401301503 Nights
Christmas 2009 20 Dec 0927 Dec 09£ 990--1 Week
New Year 2009 27 Dec 093 Jan 10£ 990--1 Week
January/early February 3 Jan 1012 Feb 10£ 6401301503 Nights
Half |term 12 Feb 1020 Feb 10£ 720--1 Week
February / March 20 Feb 1026 Mar 10£ 680--1 Week
Easter 26 Mar 1016 Apr 10£ 800--1 Week
April / May 16 Apr 1030 Apr 10£ 750--1 Week
May Bank holiday 30 Apr 107 May 10£ 800--1 Week
May 7 May 1028 May 10£ 750--1 Week
Spring Half term 28 May 104 Jun 10£ 880--1 Week
June 4 Jun 1025 Jun 10£ 800--1 Week
June / July 25 Jun 1023 Jul 10£ 880--1 Week
July / August 23 Jul 103 Sep 10£ 990--1 Week
Sept / October 3 Sep 1022 Oct 10£ 750--1 Week
Autumn Half Term 22 Oct 1029 Oct 10£ 790--1 Week
November 29 Oct 1026 Nov 10£ 690--1 Week
December 26 Nov 1017 Dec 10£ 640--1 Week
Christmas 2010 17 Dec 107 Jan 11£ 990--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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