The Barn & Stables
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£995–£2595 / week
About the home
The Barn & Stables was built in the mid to late 18th century and was originally part of Denfurlong Farm. The present owners have undertaken a stunning conversion of what were originally two properties into a spectacular and spacious individual house. The property retains many character features, including wooden beams, exposed stone walls and an “owl hole”, which allowed owls to enter the barn to deal with vermin. The period features are complemented by the house’s modern facilities, including three Freeview TVs, a DVD player, an iPad/iPhone/iPod docking station, iPod docks in every bedroom and a well equipped kitchen. Most of the rooms in the property overlook the large, enclosed garden, beyond which are views out over open countryside. The layout of the house makes The Barn & Stables an ideal retreat for families or a group of friends.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Telephone, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 3 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The Barn & Stables is accessed via its large, enclosed garden, which contains plenty of off-street parking. Entering the house through the front door, the entrance hall leads into:
- Open plan living and dining room: The original barn doors have been replaced with a huge window, which beautifully connects the house with the garden and floods the living room with light. This grand room has a travertine tiled floor, which runs through the dining room and the kitchen. The living room and dining room are separated by the real fire, which can be used from both sides. The living room has a large flat screen Freeview TV, with DVD player and there is an iPod/iPhone/iPad docking station. The dining room contains a beautiful wooden table and chairs, which comfortably seats eight adults. A door from the living room leads straight out into the garden.
The dining room leads to:
- Kitchen: This large and well equipped room is a very sociable place in which to congregate whilst cooking. The kitchen’s facilities include a large island in the centre, with bar stool seating for four, a cooker with hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave and wine fridge. There is also a self-contained laundry area, which includes a washing machine, tumble dryer, sink and drying rack.
Returning to the living room, a grand oak staircase leads up to the first floor and opens out to:
- Second living room: This open plan room has a spacious and light feeling, with beautiful views out over the garden and the fields beyond. The original oak beams complement the new oak floor, large wooden desk and contemporary seating. There is also another flat screen Freeview TV;
A hallway leads off the second living room, which runs to:
- Bedroom 1: At the end of the hallway, the grand master bedroom has an exposed stone wall, original oak beams and a door leading out to steps down to the garden. The room contains a king size bed and the large en-suite bathroom includes a walk-in shower, toilet and basin;
- Family bathroom: Contains a free-standing bath, separate walk-in shower, toilet and Philippe Starck basin;
- Bedroom 2: Adjacent to the family bathroom, this room contains two single beds.
Returning to the top of the stairs:
- Bedroom 3: Contains a zip and link bed, which can be set up as either a king size bed, or two 2’6” single beds. There is an en-suite bathroom, with a walk-in shower, toilet and basin.
Heading back downstairs:
- Bedroom 4: Contains a double bed. This room has a “Jack & Jill” en-suite bathroom, which can also be accessed from the living room, and contains a walk-in shower, toilet and basin.
Further details outdoors:
The beautifully landscaped gardens spread out in front of the house. There is a large table and chairs in the garden, as well as additional outdoor chairs and a sofa. A patio heater and barbecue are also available for guests.
Further details
Security deposits:
A security deposit of £250 is payable, which is returned after the letting period, subject to an inspection of the property and any deductions for breakages or damage incurred. The security deposit is payable prior to arrival at the property, via a bank transfer or a valid debit or credit card.
Pets:
The Barn & Stables accepts one dog, at a cost of £25 per booking per dog.
Bed linen and towels:
Bed linen and towels are provided for guests.
Arrival and departure times:
Arrival time at The Barn & Stables is after 3pm and departure time is by 10am. Access is via a key safe, so it does not matter if you are arriving late at night.
Bed sizes and configurations:
- Bedroom 1 (en-suite): King size bed
- Bedroom 2: 2x single beds
- Bedroom 3 (en-suite): King size bed or 2 small single beds
- Bedroom 4 (downstairs, en-suite): Double bed
Fuel and logs:
Electricity and gas are included in the rental price. An initial supply of logs is provided and further logs can be purchased locally.
Services provided:
The Barn & Stables has free wireless internet access, three Freeview TVs, a DVD player, iPod docks in each bedroom and an iPod/iPhone/iPad dock in the living room. A telephone is also provided (UK landline calls and emergencies only), with an honesty box for the cost of calls made.
Parking:
The Barn & Stables has off street parking, for four or more cars.
Housekeeping:
Where a letting exceeds seven nights, a mid-stay clean, bed and towel change are included in the price. Additional housekeeping services are available on request.
Child friendly facilities:
A travel cot (with linen), high chair and safety gate are provided. The garden is fully enclosed and visible from the house, although young children should always be supervised in the garden.
Initial consumables:
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. tea, coffee, sugar, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, soap, washing powder, etc), however, you should not expect the quantity of these provisions to be sufficient for the duration of your stay.
Accessibility, health and safety:
Although The Barn & Stables is an old, Grade II listed property, it has been refurbished to a very high modern standard and the ground floor bedroom and bathroom makes the property suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the smoke alarms and could be at risk.
Smoking:
No smoking is permitted throughout The Barn & Stables.
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The Central England / Cotswolds / Gloucestershire region
Chedworth:
The village of Chedworth is in the County of Gloucestershire, seven miles from Cirencester, five miles from Northleach and eleven miles from Cheltenham. It is close to the Roman Fosse Way and is roughly 600 feet above sea level.
Chedworth is an attractive Cotswold village, with old and modern Cotswold stone houses hugging the steep sides of the valley, which extends for almost two miles along a tributary of the River Coln. The village remains unspoilt and off the beaten track, with the exception of the famous Chedworth Roman Villa, which is less than a mile from the village, as the crow flies, but approximately five miles away by road.
Chedworth is a thriving community and has a pub, church, village school and a wide range of clubs and societies.
The area around Chedworth is renowned for its beautiful scenery, in particular the Coln Valley, and there are numerous public footpaths and trails accessible from the village.
History:
There is much evidence of Roman occupation in the countryside surrounding Chedworth, but the first mention of it as a settlement appeared in the 9th century when ‘Ceddanwyrde’, or ‘Cedda’s homestead’ was listed. In the Doomsday book the settlement was recorded as Cedeorde. The church of St Andrew’s contains Early English and Norman features, so the core of the village must have been well established by that time.
By the beginning of the 20th century the population was still only a few hundred people, but the Parish boasted several farms, at least five pubs, shops, post office, cobbler, blacksmith, farrier and many other trades.
The railway line from Cheltenham to Southampton ran through the village with a station near St Andrew’s School until its closure in 1961. It is still possible to determine the course of the old railway line through much of the village as it ran through cuttings, on embankments, over road bridges and through a tunnel below Hartshill and into Chedworth woods.
Chedworth Roman Villa:
The Roman Villa is a 1,700-year-old “stately home” that was discovered by accident in 1864. It is the remains of one of the largest Romano-British villas in England, featuring several mosaics, two bathhouses, hypocausts (underfloor heating), a water-shrine and a latrine. The water shrine became very special as the Romans used it to worship the goddess of the natural spring that gives it an endless amount of water.
Chedworth Roman Villa has been owned by the National Trust since 1924.
The Cotswolds:
The Cotswolds are a range of hills in west-central England, sometimes called the "Heart of England". The name Cotswold means "sheep enclosure in rolling hillsides”.
The Cotswolds are characterised by attractive small towns and villages, built of the underlying Cotswold stone (a yellow oolitic limestone). In the Middle Ages the wool trade made the Cotswolds prosperous and some of this money was put into the building of churches, leaving the area with a number of large handsome Cotswold stone "wool churches". The area remains affluent, which has encouraged the establishment of many high quality pubs, restaurants and antique shops.
Cotswold towns include Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway, Burford, Chipping Norton, Cirencester, Moreton-in-Marsh, Northleach, Stow-on-the-Wold, Stroud and Winchcombe. The town of Chipping Campden is notable for being the home of the Arts and Crafts movement, founded by William Morris at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. William Morris lived occasionally in Broadway Tower, a folly, now part of a country park. Chipping Campden is also known for the annual Cotswold Olimpick Games, a celebration of sports and games dating back to the early 17th century.
The Cotswolds is the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales. Whilst the beauty of the Cotswold AONB is intertwined with the villages that seem to almost grow out of the landscape, the Cotswolds were primarily designated as an AONB for the rare limestone grassland habitats as well as the old growth beech woodlands that typify the area. These habitat areas are also the last refuge for many other flora and fauna with some so endangered they are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The uniqueness and value of the Cotswolds is engendered in the fact that five European Special Areas of Conservation, three National Nature Reserves and over 80 Sites of Special Scientific Interest are contained within the Cotswold AONB.
The Chedworth area
Food & drink:
There are a number of places to eat and drink within a relatively short walk of The Barn & Stables:
- The Seven Tuns, Chedworth: Less than a 1 mile walk from The Barn & Stables, through the pretty village of Chedworth.
- The Inn at Fossebridge: Approximately a 1 mile walk from The Barn & Stables, or a 1.5 mile drive.
- The Hare & Hounds, Foss Cross: Approximately a 1.5 mile walk from The Barn & Stables, or a 2 mile drive.
The Barn & Stables is also fortunate to be located right next door to a well-stocked farm shop and café.
There are many excellent places to eat and drink in the wider Central Cotswolds area, with the major towns of Cirencester, Cheltenham, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Northleach and Burford containing a wide variety of tea shops, pubs and restaurants, catering for most tastes and budgets. There are also a lot of traditional, high quality, Cotswold pubs located in the lovely villages throughout the Central Cotswolds.
Activities:
The list below is a very small sample to give you a flavour for the wide range of attractions and activities that are available in and around the Cotswolds . Tourist Information centres are located in all the main Cotswold towns.
- Blenheim Palace
- Warwick Castle
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Hidcote
- Chedworth Roman Villa
- Cheltenham race course
- Cotswold Farm Park
- Batsford Arboretum
- Broadway Tower Country Park
- Snowshill Manor & Garden
Activities available in the Cotswolds include walking, cycling, horse riding, golf, swimming and rock climbing.
Further food & drink and activities information is available on the Character Cottages website.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Birmingham International Airport: 90 km |
| Railway: | Kemble: 19 km |
The Barn & Stables is located at the South-Eastern end of the picturesque village of Chedworth.
Travelling by car:
Chedworth is located approximately 1 mile away from the A429 (Fosse Way) and is easily accessed by car.
Travelling by train:
The nearest railway station to Chedworth is Kemble (approximately 12 miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of less than 90 minutes. Kingham Station (approximately 17 miles away) also has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes. A chauffeur transfer to and from either station can be arranged upon request.
Travelling by Plane:
Chedworth is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Birmingham International Airport: 58 miles, approximately 75 minute drive;
- Heathrow International Airport: 75 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
- Bristol International Airport: 58 miles, approximately 90 minute drive.
A chauffeur transfer to and from the airport can be arranged upon request.
Activities near Chedworth
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 22 May 2012 |
The cottage was beautiful and spacious and was ideal for our family weekend. Having the ground floor bedroom was ideal for our elderly parents. We found the local pub great for food and we passed a few hours at the local attractions. Would and have the commended it to our friends. |
27 Feb 2012 |
Hired the Barn and Stables for a two night stay for my 50th Birthday with a group of friends and couldn't have picked a better property The house is absolutely stunning, as is the surrounding... more |
16 Feb 2012 |
The Barn & Stables is a beautiful, spacious property in a lovely part of the world, and was ideal for a birthday celebration. It looked particularly stunning surrounded by snow! We ate a... more |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Late winter | 1 Mar 12 | 9 Mar 12 | £ 850 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| 9 Mar 12 | 16 Mar 12 | £ 1260 | £ 236 | - | 2 Nights | |
| 16 Mar 12 | 30 Mar 12 | £ 995 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| Easter | 30 Mar 12 | 13 Apr 12 | £ 1595 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Spring | 13 Apr 12 | 4 May 12 | £ 1195 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| May Bank Holiday | 4 May 12 | 11 May 12 | £ 1595 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Late spring | 11 May 12 | 1 Jun 12 | £ 1450 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Summer half term | 1 Jun 12 | 8 Jun 12 | £ 1875 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Early summer | 8 Jun 12 | 29 Jun 12 | £ 1305 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Summer | 29 Jun 12 | 13 Jul 12 | £ 1875 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Summer holidays | 13 Jul 12 | 31 Aug 12 | £ 1795 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Late summer | 31 Aug 12 | 28 Sep 12 | £ 1595 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Early autumn | 28 Sep 12 | 26 Oct 12 | £ 1195 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Autumn half term | 26 Oct 12 | 2 Nov 12 | £ 1595 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Late autumn | 2 Nov 12 | 21 Dec 12 | £ 995 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Xmas & New Year | 21 Dec 12 | 28 Dec 12 | £ 2595 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 28 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | £ 2076 | - | - | 5 Nights | |
| Winter | 4 Jan 13 | 15 Feb 13 | £ 1045 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| 15 Feb 13 | 22 Feb 13 | £ 1255 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 22 Feb 13 | 8 Mar 13 | £ 1045 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 8 Mar 13 | 15 Mar 13 | £ 1523 | £ 286 | - | 2 Nights | |
| 15 Mar 13 | 29 Mar 13 | £ 1045 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 29 Mar 13 | 12 Apr 13 | £ 1675 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 12 Apr 13 | 3 May 13 | £ 1255 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 3 May 13 | 10 May 13 | £ 1675 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 10 May 13 | 24 May 13 | £ 1522 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 24 May 13 | 31 May 13 | £ 1969 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 31 May 13 | 28 Jun 13 | £ 1522 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 28 Jun 13 | 19 Jul 13 | £ 1969 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 19 Jul 13 | 30 Aug 13 | £ 2095 | - | - | 2 Nights | |
| 30 Aug 13 | 27 Sep 13 | £ 1675 | - | - | 2 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.
Special Offers
1. Late Booking Discounts: within 10-6 weeks = 5%, within 3-6 Weeks = 10%, and less than 3 weeks before the start date = 15%;
2. Early Booking Discounts: 5% for all bookings made more than 22 weeks from the start date
Our rental prices fluctuate throughout the year, according to the season or special events. We constantly review the market to ensure that our properties remain competitive, and as such, we are often running late deals and seasonal discounts.
Pets are charged at £25 per pet, per booking.
Most weekend and mid-week breaks are priced between 70% and 75% of the weekly rate, depending upon the season. There are occasional exceptions to this rule, such as Cheltenham Race Week, when the prices may be higher.
For the very latest prices and special offers, please contact Character Cottages directly, via the Email the Manager button below.
Availability
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