Stamford holiday cottage rental with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Two chapel lane (cottage)

Home:45666
Sleeps up to:6   (2 bedrooms)
Rates:£400 to £600
Will consider:Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Corporate bookings
Changeover day:Fri
Access:Car essential
Notes:Sorry - no pets allowed
Suitable for children
Not suitable for elderly or infirm
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

Home description

Set in one of Rutland's pretty villages, two chapel lane is an eighteenth century stone-built Grade II listed cottage and former barn, sleeping up to 6 people (max 4 adults). Newly refurbished, it includes an eat-in kitchen, sitting room with double sofa bed, master bedroom with king-size bed, second double bedroom and courtyard garden with barbeque. The interior is decorated in a contemporary English country style, with antique furniture, white Egyptian cotton bed linen, hypo-allergenic bedding, Cath Kidston fabrics and traditional Farrow & Ball paints.

Thinking of a cosy winter break? At two chapel lane, you'll find all the comforts you need, including a traditional wood-burning stove and an extensive collection of DVD titles to watch. Visiting in summer? The pretty courtyard garden is perfect for al fresco dining and you can also explore the area with one of our local tour guides. And children are well catered for too including a travel cot and high chair for babies, and DVDs & Sky for children.

Whatever time of year you visit, we want your stay to be as relaxing as possible. So we offer a range of extras, to make things easier for you. Why not pre-order one of our popular breakfast hampers which includes locally sourced organic produce... or pre-order champagne, flowers or chocolates for your arrival? Our concierge service is at hand, should you want to make restaurant or theatre reservations. See two extra for further information and costs. The cottage also features a collection of original art works - many pieces of which are available for purchase.

And for that special occasion, our popular vouchers are available to purchase as a gift. We are very happy to create a voucher for any given amount - just contact us for further details.

Whether travelling for business or pleasure, with your partner, your family or a group of friends, two chapel lane is a haven to which you'll want to return, time and time again.

Front of cottage
Front of cottage
Sitting Room
Sitting Room
Second Bedroom
Second Bedroom
Kitchen
Kitchen
Photo Gallery

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The Heart of England / Peak District / Leicestershire and Rutland region

Rutland is a relatively unknown gem, situated in the east of England, north of Cambridgeshire. It doesn't have the high profile of the Cotswolds or the Lake District and yet it is equally stunning.

The area is renowned for its beautiful Georgian stone-built market towns and villages, the Burghley Estate with its Capability Brown-designed gardens, Rutland Water and its beautiful countryside. The area has recently featured in the films of Pride and Prejudice, The Da Vinci Code and Middlemarch.

two chapel lane is situated in the pretty village of Ketton, just four miles from the Georgian market town of Stamford. There are two local pubs, a convenience store (with post office facilities) and a church; and all just a short stroll away.

Visitors have easy access to a variety of activities and events including sailing, fishing, bird watching, cycling, golf, concerts and the theatre as well as cosy pubs and some excellent restaurants. Stamford also offers some great shopping including stylish boutiques, gift shops and specialist food stores.

Local supermarkets include M&S and Tesco. The popular Burghley Horse Trials take place every September.


Stamford area

Rutland Water
A 3,100 acre reservoir providing sport and leisure facilities as well as supporting wildlife conservation. Visitors can take part in sports such as windsurfing, rock-climbing or canoeing, hire a dinghy, bicycle or fishing boat, go bird-watching or fishing, or just relax by the water around the 25 mile shoreline. It is the largest man-made lake in Western Europe. www.rutlandwater.org.uk

Tolethorpe
A unique open air theatre re-built in 1993. With 600 seats and a permanent fabric canopy over the auditorium facing the open air stage, it is set against a beautiful woodland background. It now attracts more than 30,000 people from the UK and Overseas to the annual 13-week summer season of Shakespeare plays. www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk/tolethorpe-hall.htm

Burghley
A large country estate on the edge of Stamford. The house was designed and built by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, between 1555 and 1587. The main part of the House has 35 major rooms, with a further 80 smaller rooms, numerous halls, corridors, bathrooms and service areas. The parkland was laid out by Capability Brown. It is open to visitors from April until October. The famous Burghley Horse Trials are held in September. www.burghley.co.uk

Barnsdale
The gardens at Barnsdale in Rutland, were built by gardener Geoff Hamilton over several years for BBC TV Gardeners' World programme & various other BBC specials. Since his death in 1996, his gardens have been open to the public & include a nursery and unusual plants, mainly propagated from the gardens. www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk

Stamford Arts Centre, St Mary's Street, just off St George's Square
The Arts Centre houses a theatre/cinema, assembly room, cafe, art gallery and tourist information centre. The assembly room complete with chandeliers, dates back to 1727. The theatre was added 51 years later and is one of England's earliest provincial theatres. www.stamfordartscentre.com

The Meadows, Near Stamford Town Centre, South of Bath Row
Originally called the Water Meadows, the Meadows is a pleasant place to picnic, sit and relax and watch or feed the birds. It provides level walking along the River Welland, where you'll find the Boudicea plaque recording her pursuit of the Romans, and is the starting point for the Jurassic Way. There are footpaths to the villages of Easton-on-the-Hill and Tinwell.

Stamford Museum, Broad Street, Stamford
The museum sets out the history and archaeology of the town from its earliest times to today with displays, exhibitions and galleries. The museum organises a yearly series of public lectures and its archives are available to view for researchers and students.

All Saints Brewery, Just off Red Lion Square in Stamford town centre
Originally established in 1825 as a steam-operated brewery, it was restored in the late 1990's to produce specialised fruit beers from a micro-brewery known as Melbourn Bros All Saints Brewery. It has a coffee lounge, restaurant and brewery shop and is open for guided tours and tastings by pre-arrangement.

All Saints' Church, Red Lion Square, Stamford town centre
Dating back to the 13th Century and rebuilt by the Brownes after suffering damage during the Wars of the Roses, this striking church in Red Lion Square has Browne family memorial brasses, a carved angel roof, stained glass windows and a reredos of the Last Supper. Open daily. www.allsaintschurch.org.uk

Brownes Hospital, Stamford Town Centre
The wealthy wool merchant, William Browne, and his wife, Margaret, founded this almshouse in the late 15th Century to house 10 poor men and 2 poor women with a Warden and a Confrater, both of whom were to be priests in holy orders. Despite extensive 19th Century restorations much of the medieval stained glass, original furniture and archives remain. Open weekends and Bank Holidays May-September.

Rutland Water Fly Fishing
RWFF can provide everything for your FlyFishing Adventure. Total beginner, improver, gift day, treat, company event, fun day, ladies days, company away day, team building, stag event. www.rutlandwaterflyfishing.co.uk

Macmillan Way
Running from Boston on the Lincolnshire coast to the Dorset coast at Abbotsbury, it passes through Ketton and Stamford along the way and is 290 miles in length. www.macmillanway.org

Hereward Way
Starting in Oakham, Rutland and finishing in Harling Road Station, Norfolk, this route also passes through Ketton and Stamford. www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/environment/countryside/activities/distance/Hereward.htm





How to get there

North and South off A1:

From both approaches take the A6121 off the A1 and head for Ketton.
Drive through Ketton to the cross roads towards the end of the village (you will pass the Northwick Arms pub and local shop on your right)
Turn left into Church Road (signposted for Collyweston)
Take the first left at The Railway pub
Two chapel lane is situated on the right next to the chapel



From the East (Peterborough) – A47 approach:

Join the A1 and follow directions as above



From A15 and A16 approach:

Driving into Stamford, pick up the A6121 at the mini-roundabout
at the junction with the hospital.
Turn right at traffic lights – East Street / St. Paul’s Street junction
and follow road to next set of traffic lights at Scotgate.
Go straight over this set of lights and into West Street
(Somerfield supermarket on your right-hand side) and follow road to next mini-roundabout
Turn right at mini-roundabout (it’s a t-junction), and head out on A6121 towards Leicester
Ketton is approx. 4 miles out on this road (you will actually go over the A1) and through the village of Tinwell.
Drive through Ketton to the cross roads (you will pass the Northwick Arms pub and local shop on your right)
Turn left into Church Road (signposted for Collyweston)
Take the first left at The Railway pub
Two chapel lane is situated on the right next to the chapel


From the West:

From Leicester Area on A47
Leave A47 at junction of Morcott at A6121
Carry on this road until you reach the village of Ketton (approx. 4 miles)
At the cross roads signposted for Collyweston, turn right into Church Road
Take the first left at The Railway pub
Two chapel lane is situated on the right next to the chapel


From the Birmingham Area M6 / A14 / A43 Kettering:

At the Kettering junction, but still on A43 head towards Stamford / Corby (A43) (you will bypass the village of Duddington – Royal Oak pub on left-hand side) and will come up to a large roundabout, which intersects with the A47
Take the second exit off this roundabout and still on A43 you will enter the village of Collyweston. Landmark: Collyweston Slater pub on right-hand side.
Just past the pub, take the road on the left, marked KETTON. This is a back country lane – follow it down to the Railway Pub in Ketton
(you will go over a hump backed bridge, over a railway line, over another hump backed bridge and past the village church)
Turn RIGHT at the Railway Pub into Chapel Lane
Two chapel lane is situated on the right next to the chapel


Activities near Stamford

Sports:
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays


Facilities

Luxuries:Log fire, DVD player
General:Central heating, TV, Satellite TV
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:Clothes dryer, Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1)
Furniture:Sofabeds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:Linen and towels provided.
Highchair available.
Outdoors:Balcony / Terrace, BBQ

Further details indoors:
Our accommodation consists of:
• Master bedroom with king-size bed and stripped wood floors
• Second bedroom with double bed
• Sitting room with two sofas, stone walls and wood burning stove
• Double sofa bed in sitting room
• Eat-in kitchen with shaker style units and granite worktops
• Bathroom with shower and bath
• Pretty courtyard garden with table, chairs, barbeque and lighting


Our facilities include:
• Integrated washing machine, dryer and dish washer
• Electric oven, gas hob and microwave
• Fridge with small freezer
• Sky TV, Digital Radio & DVD player
• Books, games and a DVD film library
• Bed linen, towels and hairdryers


For Babies and Toddlers:
• Travel cot with matress and changing mat
• Sheets and hypo-allergenic pillow
• High chair and bottle warmer
• Stair guard

Further details outdoors:
Parking is available at the top of the lane, approximately 15 metres from the cottage


Further details

Changeover day is on Fridays, with guests asked to vacate the property no later than 10:30am and arrive no sooner than 4pm.

A minimum three nights' stay is required

Guests are asked for a £100 refundable breakages deposit

Costs include all bed-linen and towels

A welcome hamper is included

Tea, coffee, milk, sugar are included free of charge

two extra services are charged separately

two chapel lane operates a non-smoking policy

We do not allow pets in the cottage


Conditions

Please see our webiste for terms and condtions. Link included below.


Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: British £Convert to:
PeriodFrom
To
Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
Nov - Dec (exc Xmas) 1 Nov 081 Jan 09£ 400--3 Nights
Jan - Mar (exc new year) 1 Jan 091 Apr 09£ 400--3 Nights
April - June (exc Easter 1 Apr 091 Jul 09£ 500--1 Week
July - Aug 1 Jul 091 Sep 09£ 600--1 Week
Sept - Oct (exc Burghley) 1 Sep 091 Nov 09£ 500--1 Week
Nov - Mar (exc Xmas & NY) 1 Nov 091 Apr 10£ 400--1 Week

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

Easter, Christmas & New Year, £600 per week - minimum stay of 1 week

Burghley week, £750 per week - minimum stay 1 week


Guestbook

“Perfect cottage in a perfect location. Excellent facilities provided... everything was fantastic”. Mr & Mrs S, July 2007

“Attention to detail was excellent. Very comfy, cosy cottage”.
Mr & Mrs S, June 2007.

“Appointments within kitchen are fabulous. Place looked great and location was fab. Really happy with it”. Mr B, June 2007.

“Everything is new and you are made to feel that you are the first person to visit - which is so important. Perfect cottage”.
Mrs P, October 2007

“We are all looking forward to coming back again”.
Mrs L, August 2007


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Name:Diana Steele
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