Kelmscott, Oxfordshire holiday home rental with walking, log fire, sauna, balcony/terrace, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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The Old School (house)

Home description

Live in style and luxury in rural peace in William Morris's village across from the church, a National Trust meadow and the Morris village hall. Ideal for a real break. Walking, riding, fishing, eating, relaxing. This stunning property has many beautiful Morris features and furnishings downstairs in the spacious schoolroom, which has stone mullion windows on to the lovely C12 church and the garden. There is a dining area and a bed or sitting room at the end of the schoolroom. Up the spiral staircase is a sumptuous and ultra-modern loft-style master suite, with double Castello limestone bath and waterfall taps. Separate studio with en suite. There is a further bedroom and bathroom. Kitchen with new electric four-oven Aga in pewter grey, slate floor and stainless steel units and worktops. Separate utility room with butler's sink. Garage and further courtyard for parking. South-facing stone terrace and raised sun terrace. Summerhouse. Sauna and shower. Garden with lawn, borders, fruit and herb garden.

The Old School from the National Trust meadow	The Old School from garden
The schoolroom/lounge	Double Castello bath in the modern master suite

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The Central England / Cotswolds / Oxfordshire region

The area is one of the quietest in Southern Britain, almost exclusively agricultural, as it has been for hundreds of years. The Thames rises only a few miles further West in Gloucestershire and offers delightful walks along its towpaths, past villages or inns built for travellers by land and water. The wide river plain creates grand skyscapes, punctuated by woodland and distant hills. Summer can bring days of great warmth and very cold spells are common in winter. Bird life is abundant with colonies of rooks, and many songbirds, some now rare in other areas. Oxfordshire and the city of Oxford (only half an hour away by road) are at the heart of Southern England, full of delights for visitors and within easy driving distance of the Cotswold Hills, Cheltenham, the Berkshire and Witshire Hills, Bath Spa and lively Bristol.

Kelmscott, Oxfordshire area

William Morris called Kelmscott 'a little piece of heaven on earth'. Forget traffic, yellow lines, crime. This is real rural tranquillity. Celebrity spot at weekends at The Plough, 100 yards (out of the wrought iron gate at the end of the garden), a C16 inn and excellent restaurant (all newly renovated). Frequent music (Jazz, Folk and Rock) at The Trout at St John's Bridge a mile or two up the road towards Lechlade. The Upper Thames is 200 yards away. Lechlade, Faringdon and other charming market towns a few miles away. Burford is about 10 miles, Oxford 18 miles, and Cheltenham 25 miles.

Kelmscott Manor was the country home of William Morris - poet, craftsman and socialist - from 1871 until his death in 1896. The Manor, which he called 'the loveliest haunt of ancient peace' contains a collection of the possessions and works of Morris and his associates, including furniture, textiles, carpets and ceramics. The house is open from early April till the end of September every Wednesday from 11am-5pm and eight Saturdays from 2-5pm. The garden opens on Thursdays from June to September. Please check on 01367 252486.

Buscott Manor is also nearby, with beautiful grounds and a variety of concerts, sales and other events.

Riding can be arranged through Wickstead Farm Equestrian Centre 01793 762265
Lechlade and Bampton have trout-fishing lakes. (There is also the River Thames - day licences can be bought at pubs)
The Cotswold Water Park is just the other side of Lechlade, as is the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens.
Day boats can be hired from The Swan at Radcot and from The Riverside Inn at Lechlade

The house is suitable accommodation for Cheltenham Races and the Fairford International Air Show
Riverside pubs (many)

Lechlade is an ancient town that takes its name from the River Leach, a tributary of the ‘stripling Thames’. The magnificent C15th St Lawrence’s church was built from the same golden Taynton stone that was shipped down the Thames to build St Paul's Cathedral. The slim spire is a landmark for miles around. To the N of the church is Shelley’s Path, where in 1915 he composed ‘A Summer Evening’. As now, the pinnacles can be ‘like pyramids of fire’ at sunset.

Once a market town on a busy coaching route to London, Lechlade is still a shopping centre for neighbouring villages, and has several splendid old buildings including the lovely C17th Church House next to the churchyard.

Across Halfpenny Bridge, where the navigable Thames begins, nearby Inglesham marks the start of the Thames and Severn Canal, opened in 1789 and finally closed in 1927. Downstream from Halfpenny Bridge, the towpath offers a pleasant walk along oxbow bends through water meadows to St Johns Lock, the first on the Thames.

How to get there

Contact the advertiser for further details on the best way to reach this property.

Activities near Kelmscott, Oxfordshire

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Huge stone mullioned windows overlook the church and garden. Beautiful schoolroom/lounge has large woodburning stove, window seats, antique furniture with modern sofas.
Iron spiral staircase to master bedroom. William Morris half-tread staircase to studio. Two bedrooms on ground floor, one double and one twin.

We have just arranged for one group to move on to a beautiful flat in Primrose Hill to continue their holiday

Further details outdoors:
Overlooking the garden and meadow is a pretty Edwardian hexagonal summerhouse with electric power. Next to that is a brand new sauna, and next to that a cold shower with mosaic floor!

Further details

Please discuss your needs and likes and dislikes with us. We can shop for you and provide logs, for example. All utilities are provided. We even have a chef who could cook for you, by separate arrangement. Similarly, please ask for our help on bike or boat hire.

Conditions

This property is newly renovated and is just becoming available. Please tell us your requirements and we will do our best to accommodate them. Thankyou.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	30 Oct 09	6 Nov 09	850£ 850	200200	250250	Flexible
	6 Nov 09	13 Nov 09	850£ 850	200200	250250	Flexible
	13 Nov 09	20 Nov 09	850£ 850	200200	250250	Flexible
	20 Nov 09	27 Nov 09	850£ 850	200200	250250	Flexible
	27 Nov 09	4 Dec 09	995£ 995	250250	300300	Flexible
	4 Dec 09	11 Dec 09	995£ 995	250250	350350	Flexible
	11 Dec 09	18 Dec 09	995£ 995	250250	350350	Flexible
	18 Dec 09	25 Dec 09	1950£ 1,950	350350	400400	Flexible
	25 Dec 09	2 Jan 10	1950£ 1,950	350350	400400	Flexible
	2 Jan 10	9 Jan 10	1450£ 1,450	250250	350350	Flexible

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	30 Oct 09	6 Nov 09	750£ 750	200200	250250	Flexible
	6 Nov 09	13 Nov 09	750£ 750	200200	250250	Flexible
	13 Nov 09	20 Nov 09	750£ 750	200200	250250	Flexible
	20 Nov 09	27 Nov 09	750£ 750	200200	250250	Flexible
	27 Nov 09	4 Dec 09	895£ 895	200200	250250	Flexible
	4 Dec 09	11 Dec 09	895£ 895	200200	300300	Flexible
	11 Dec 09	18 Dec 09	895£ 895	200200	300300	Flexible

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

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

Please enquire about shorter stays or rates for smaller groups

No additional costs other than for shopping, cooking or babysitting services or damage!

Guestbook for The Old School

"Absolutely wonderful. Congratulations on the way you have done it"
"A lovely place. Can we come again?"
"It looks awesome and was very comfortable. We had everything we needed. Very pretty."
"It is such a beautiful cottage in a lovely village. thankyou for letting us stay here."
"We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful setting. There is such a lot to see nearby. Thankyou for your thoughtfulness and welcome" Mr and Mrs F, New York
"Thankyou, Jill We have been very comfortable here. I wil definitely tell my friends about it." KF, France

Availability

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Contact details for the advertiser of home 74878
Name:	Jill Turner
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