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Apartment |5 bedrooms |Sleeps 12

Stroud in Central England/Cotswolds

from £136 / night

£952–£1428 / week

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

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Key info  Car not necessary, pets welcome

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About the home

• Visit England 4 Star 'Excellent Standard' • Comfortable Cotswolds touring base • Flexible booking • Convenient town & countryside location • No need to drive • London 90 mins by train • Canalside • AONB • Country pubs & restaurants • Waitrose • Multi-award winning farmer's market, best in the UK


• Substantial character accommodation, ideal as a base for walking holidays or touring the Cotswolds, for gatherings of family or friends.

• Apartments One & Two have a common & exclusive entrance at street level, so very private & works well for a larger group. Total of four double, twin or superking bedrooms, with additional single bed in the largest bedroom, & two shower rooms. The kitchen of the larger apartment is equipped to accommodate up to twelve guests, with dining table to accommodate eight to ten, & together with the living room area is an excellent space to serve as the entertaining room for both apartments.

• Apartment Four has a separate entrance at street level, accommodating up to three guests in the triple room (triple single beds, or superking double plus single), with double sofabed or campbed for a fourth guest. Family bathroom with shower over bath.



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Bell House is ideally situated to enjoy the convenience of a short walk to the shops, cafe's, & nightlife of the town centre, or, equally within a few minutes walk in the other direction, the peace and quiet of scenic walks up to the Commons, a recognised Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with some excellent country pubs & restaurants.  Being quite literally on the doorstep of the junction of the two Cotswolds Canals, the locality has an additional dimension as the canals are being restored as a leisure waterway stretching from the Thames to the Severn, with interesting walks along the canal system in assorted stages of restoration.

Located at the Gateway to Stroud, known for its steep streets and cafe culture. Reputedly Stroud boasts the largest concentration of artists and craftsmen in the UK.At the heart of the Five Valleys, & centrally located for visits to the spa towns of Bath & Cheltenham, Oxford, Stratford upon Avon, Tetbury & the Cotswold Villages. Easy reach of the Forest of Dean and further into South Wales.

Facilities

Further details outdoors:
Lockside garden shared with the other residents of Bell House & the Lock Keeper's Cafe. Up to three free allocated barrier controlled parking spaces (one for each Apartment rental), additional public parking 200 metres (£2/day). Covered secure locked cycle storage.

The restoration of the Cotswold Canals - the Stroudwater Navigation (7 miles/12km) and the Thames and Severn Canal (29 miles/46km) - will see the connection of England's two greatest rivers; the Thames and the Severn for the first time in over seventy years, a very exciting and interesting time for the area. Further information may be obtained from The Cotswolds Canals Trust, Bell House.

Further details

Bell House Apartments One & Two consists of two self contained apartments, one significantly larger than the other. Bell One accommodates up to five guests in two large bedrooms (made up as twin/triple singles or superking doubles/single), Bell two accommodates up to four guests in two standard double bedrooms. The two apartments are completely private when rented together as a pair, with a street level entrance leading to these apartments only. The front doors of each apartment are next to each other on the first floor, with the larger apartment occupying that floor, and the smaller apartment directly above via the internal stairs - best thought of as two floors of a large house, with superfluous extra front doors!

The kitchen of the larger apartment is equipped to accommodate up to twelve guests, with eight to ten dining & together with the living room area is an excellent space to serve as the entertaining room for both apartments.

Apartment Four has a separate entrance at street level, accommodating up to three guests in the triple room (triple single beds, or superking double plus single), with double sofabed or campbed for a fourth guest. Family bathroom with shower over bath.

Full details of each apartment may be found in the individual advertisements.

(The remainder of the old part of the building consists of ground floor offices. The more recent extension to the building (25 years +) houses the Cotswolds Canals Trust visitor centre on the ground floor and one residential apartment above, & Apartment Four at the top - this part of the building is entirely separate, with separate access, and no sound transmission.)

Conditions

Flexible short break booking from two nights - see additional notes below.

No hidden costs - rates inclusive of all utilities, 100% white cotton bed linen, fluffy white towels, gowns & slippers.

Choice of feather or hypo-allergenic duvets & pillows .

Sling style canvas campbed available for additional guest, & sofabed in Apartment Four

Travel cots, reclining padded high chairs suitable from 3 months & door/stair gates are available at no extra charge as well as a selection of baby & toddler toys (cot linen not provided unless specifically requested).

Well behaved dogs welcome (not on the beds please) - £20 per dog per booking.

The property is available from 4pm on the day of arrival, until 10am on the day of departure. Some flexibility dependant on season & day of arrival by prior arrangement. Secure code & key entry enables unpredictable check in times, with owner available via mobile phone (the owner lives locally).

25% deposit required to secure booking (subject to £100 minimum deposit). Balance payable two months prior to arrival. Payment by direct bank transfer or debit card prefered, credit card payments accepted by phone. Security deposit not usually required. Cancellation policy detailed in terms & conditions - deposit refundable up to two months prior to arrival less £20 administration fee.

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Bell House by Wallbridge Lock

 

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Comfy leather suite, full Sky + package, wireless internet

 

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Bell House Apartment One Guest Book

 

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Bell House Apartment Two Guest Book

The Central England / Cotswolds / Gloucestershire region

The Cotswolds are well known for breathtaking rolling countryside, gentle hillsides ('...wolds') and sleepy 'typically English' villages. This region is an area popular with both the English themselves and all visitors.

Bell House provides an ideal base for visits throughout the region including the spa towns of Bath and Cheltenham, and historic Cirencester, Gloucester, Bristol, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon....

Bath, a designated World Heritage Site, is one of Britain's most beautiful and historically significant cities; The Regency Spa town of Cheltenham is a significant venue for art/music/literature festivals; Gloucester's historic Cathedral featured in the films of J K Rowling's first Harry Potter books; Oxford is home to one of the most prestigious Universities in the World; visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon...

Diverse shopping opportunities, from specialist boutiques & designer outlet, to world class antiques and chain stores.

Something for everyone...

The Stroud area

The Cotswolds has many well known attractions but here are a few of the more unique experiences from just across the road up to within a 30 minute drive: local canal restoration, history in the making (www.cotswoldcanalsproject.org/brimscombe) ; take a trial flight in a glider, an adventurous way to take in the stunning local views; Bibury's Arlington Row, its origins dating from 1380, found in 'the most beautiful village in the Cotswolds' William Morris; the Severn Bore, a 'spectacular natural phenomena'; Hetty Pegler's Tump, part of the Cotswold's Neolithic history, and so much more..

It's a five minute drive (or a healthy walk up hill) up to the Commons with some of the most beautiful National Trust managed common land in the country, with outstanding and far reaching views over the Cotswolds, and towards the Severn Estuary and Wales beyond. Horses and cattle roam freely across the Commons, and the grassland slopes are home to rare butterfly and wildflower species including thirteen species of orchid. Minchinhampton Common has many interesting and important archaeological features, some dating from the Neolithic period.

The area is perfect for Walkers.

A few local things to do that you just shouldn't miss out on....
A natural event - (www.severn-bore.co.uk)
Excellent dining in nearby villages - The Black Horse, Amberley (www.blackhorseamberley.co.uk), The Halfway House, Box (www.wildinthecotswolds.co.uk)
Sophie's Restaurant in Minchinhampton - Cotswold Life Restaurant of the Year 2005, Good Food Guide 2006 (www.sophiesrestaurant.co.uk)
Cheeserolling - May bank holiday (www.cheese-rolling.co.uk)
Stroud Farmers Market - every Saturday morning, Award Winning Market of the Year 2010 (www.fresh-n-local.co.uk/markets/stroud.php)
Westonbirt Arboretum - especially autumn colours (www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt)
Equestrian events at Gatcombe Park, Badminton Horse Trials, Polo Club Cirencester, Cheltenham Races.
The Cotswold Water Park - a complex of 140 lakes situated 4 miles south of Cirencester (www.cotswolds.com)
Gliding out of Aston Down Airfield (www.cotswoldgliding.co.uk)
Hot Air Ballooning
Horseriding - family run Burnt Ash Farm is located in Minchinhampton (www.burntashfarm.co.uk)
Golf - Minchinhampton Golf Club, founded 1889, comprises 3 golf courses, each of different character (www.mincholdcourse.co.uk; www.mgcnew.co.uk).

How to get there

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Bell House is situated at the Gateway to Stroud Town Centre, by Wallbridge lock

By car, Bell House is situated 9km from junction 13 of the M5, or 27km from junction 18 of the M4.

By train, Bell House is just a two minute walk from Stroud station. Stroud is on the main line into London Paddington, journey time 1 hour 32 minutes.

By coach, Bell House is a 5 minute walk from Stroud coach stop, or 20 minute taxi from Cirencester coach stop (it is advisable to pre book taxi journeys from the coach stop). Local taxi details provided on request.

By air, Bristol airport 64 km, Birmingham airport 117 km. Heathrow airport (125km) is the most convenient if concluding the journey by public transport - by coach to Stroud or Cirencester, journey time from 1 hour 45 minutes plus taxi depending on departure time. Booking ahead advisable to coincide with flight times. Alternatively, Stroud Station is just under 2 hours from Birmingham airport by train,

Activities near Stroud

Reviews

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04 Feb 2013

“Great place for a group of friends!” Had a wonderful stay at Bell, the layout of the apartments are great for a group of friends on a weekend get away. The apartments are well equiped, with fantastic beds, linen and towels etc. The only... more

29 Dec 2011

“Brilliant place to stay in a great location.” We stayed in Apartments One and Two over the Christmas week and had a fantastic time. The Apartments were immaculately clean and really well equipped. The beds and bed linen were beautiful, and we so... more

06 Sep 2011

“Great for the weekend” Clean and well presented with everything you could need including Sky TV! We used it as a base to explore the area.

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05 Sep 2011

“brilliant location and excellent for larger group including kids” Stroud very interesting place to stay and this is really good place to stay in Stroud - excellent being able to use both flats, comfortable, well equipped, fridges etc, and great to be able to have meals for 8 of us all together in bottom flat -suited us perfectly. Appreciated kids toys etc

22 Aug 2011

“Not 4* appointed apartments poor location heavy traffic noise.” We stayed in Bell House apartments in August 2011 for a long weekend and used apartments 1 and 2 for nine family members. Both apartments were averagely appointed and not 4* as described in the... more Response: Bell House Apartments were awarded an independent Four Star rating by Quality in Tourism for Visit England in May 2011. The location of Bell House is accurately pinpointed on Google Maps on all of... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 9
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
May 2013 (Enquire for Bank Holiday weekends & School Holidays)	1 May 13	1 Jun 13	1106£ 1106	178£ 178	222£ 222	2 Nights
June 2013	1 Jun 13	1 Jul 13	1169£ 1169	188£ 188	239£ 239	2 Nights
July 2013 (for School Holidays use August rates)	1 Jul 13	1 Aug 13	1190£ 1190	188£ 188	239£ 239	2 Nights
August 2013 (Enquire for Bank Holiday weekend)	1 Aug 13	1 Sep 13	1246£ 1246	198£ 198	249£ 249	2 Nights
September 2013	1 Sep 13	1 Oct 13	1190£ 1190	188£ 188	239£ 239	2 Nights
October 2013 (for School Holidays use September rates)	1 Oct 13	1 Nov 13	1106£ 1106	178£ 178	222£ 222	2 Nights
November 2013	1 Nov 13	1 Dec 13	1029£ 1029	168£ 168	207£ 207	2 Nights
December 2013 (Enquire for Christmas & New Year)	1 Dec 13	1 Jan 14	952£ 952	163£ 163	198£ 198	2 Nights
January 2014	1 Jan 14	1 Feb 14	952£ 952	163£ 163	198£ 198	2 Nights
February 2014 (for School Holidays use March rates)	1 Feb 14	1 Mar 14	1029£ 1029	168£ 168	207£ 207	2 Nights
March 2014(Enquire for Cheltenham Festival & School Holidays)	1 Mar 14	1 Apr 14	1043£ 1043	173£ 173	218£ 218	2 Nights
April 2014 (Enquire for Easter & School Holidays)	1 Apr 14	1 May 14	1106£ 1106	178£ 178	222£ 222	2 Nights

Prices for group size 12
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
May 2013 (Enquire for Bank Holiday weekends & School Holidays)	1 May 13	1 Jun 13	1302£ 1302	228£ 228	309£ 309	2 Nights
June 2013	1 Jun 13	1 Jul 13	1365£ 1365	249£ 249	330£ 330	2 Nights
July 2013 (for School Holidays use August rates)	1 Jul 13	1 Aug 13	1365£ 1365	249£ 249	330£ 330	2 Nights
August 2013 (Enquire for Bank Holiday weekend)	1 Aug 13	1 Sep 13	1428£ 1428	282£ 282	348£ 348	2 Nights
September 2013	1 Sep 13	1 Oct 13	1365£ 1365	249£ 249	330£ 330	2 Nights
October 2013 (for School Holidays use September rates)	1 Oct 13	1 Nov 13	1302£ 1302	228£ 228	303£ 303	2 Nights
November 2013	1 Nov 13	1 Dec 13	1176£ 1176	216£ 216	249£ 249	2 Nights
December 2013 (Enquire for Christmas & New Year)	1 Dec 13	1 Jan 14	1050£ 1050	204£ 204	240£ 240	2 Nights
January 2014	1 Jan 14	1 Feb 14	1050£ 1050	204£ 204	240£ 240	2 Nights
February 2014 (for School Holidays use March rates)	1 Feb 14	1 Mar 14	1176£ 1176	216£ 216	249£ 249	2 Nights
March 2014 (Enquire for Cheltenham Festival & School Holidays)	1 Mar 14	1 Apr 14	1239£ 1239	222£ 222	303£ 303	2 Nights
April 2014 (Enquire for Easter & School Holidays)	1 Apr 14	1 May 14	1302£ 1302	228£ 228	309£ 309	2 Nights

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

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

Please contact the advertiser to check up to date availability.

EMAIL ENQUIRIES ALWAYS WELCOMED & ANSWERED PROMPTLY jane-green@hotmail.co.uk

For urgent enquiries please phone or text 07765 644016

Prices for 9 guests are for Apartments One & Two only, excluding Apartment Four.

Two night bookings are very welcome all year outside of Bank Holiday periods.

Late Sunday departures available - a supplement will be applied, please enquire with preferred departure time.

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Rates are based on the tabled nightly rates above in combination with the standard discounts & exclusions detailed below:

STANDARD DISCOUNTS to tabled rates:

Sunday rate equal to weekday rate for bookings of three nights or more, excluding Saturday arrivals & Bank Holiday weekends.

Sunday rate reduced to £130 (Apartments One & Two) or £150 (Apartments One, Two & Four) throughout the year for bookings of four nights or more, excluding Bank Holiday weekends.

10% discount on nightly rates for bookings of five nights or more.

STANDARD EXCLUSIONS to tabled rates:

Please enquire for rates & minimum stay for peak holiday periods as noted in the monthly tabled rates - Christmas & New Year, Cheltenham Festival, Easter, Bank Holiday weekends & School Holidays.

Tabled weekly rates apply to stays of seven nights or more with arrival and/or departure on any day of the week except Saturday(s) - please enquire for Saturday arrival and/or departure availability & rates.

Sunday is calculated at the weekend nightly rate for two night stays arriving Saturday & for Bank Holiday weekends.

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Single night bookings accepted at the advertiser's discretion (normally excludes Fridays & Saturdays unless there are adjacent bookings) - a supplement will be applied, please enquire.

Dogs welcome - £20 per dog per booking.

No hidden costs - rates inclusive of all utilities, bed linen, towels, gowns & slippers. Travel cots, reclining padded highchairs suitable from 3 months, stair/door gates & baby/toddler toys available at no extra cost.

Only one special offer rate may be used per booking - offers may not be combined.

Direct 'Book Online' rates for longer stays & peak period availability shown 'Online' may vary due to software limitations.

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