Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Hen or stag parties Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.01 km
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Late deal: 16 Nov 2009 to 14 Dec 2009. £499 per week.
Home description
Combine a relaxing short break with diverse Christmas shopping oportunities...The best Boutique shopping in Regency Cheltenham plus all the well known stores...Massive discounts at the brand new Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet centre...Over 70 individual Antique shops in the Gloucester Docks Antique Warehouse...Traditional shopping in the individually owned specialist and exclusive stores of the acclaimed Cotswold market town of Tetbury - visit HRH The Prince of Wales new Highgrove shop- find original gifts for your loved ones...all within 15-35 mins of Port House.
Please send enquiry to receive details of shopping areas, Christmas Markets, local Autumnal and Festive events.
*** Short breaks 4 nights Monday to Friday or 3 nights Friday to Monday throughout November and December just £295 *** For smaller groups or two night breaks see Hilly Orchard or Sawmills Cottage below - from £118 ***
Substantial former canal workers Inn opposite Brimscombe Port. Provides an excellent year-round base for walking-cycling groups, family gatherings, group holidays. Fully flexible booking periods, Spacious open plan lounge with juliette balcony, woodburner. Map-study area, home cinema, blu-ray. Quality beds and linen, wood flooring. Three luxurious bath-shower rooms. Private suntrap patio. Convenience store, takeaway one minute. Pub three minutes. Local canals undergoing restoration (http://www.stroudwater.co.uk/t&scanal/intro%20page.html). http://community.stroud.gov.uk/general.asp?pid=2&pgid=562
Recently assessed by the British Tourist Board's Quality in Tourism scheme, Port House has earned a Four Star ('Excellent Standard') rating.
Kingsize four poster master bedroom
The Port Inn - an early photo
Westonbirt Arboretum - Spectacular Autumn Colours - Enchanted Christmas from 27th Nov
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/84691
The Central England / Cotswolds / Cheltenham / Gloucester 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.
Port 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...
Something for everyone, so many opportunities....
Stroud / Brimscombe 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 phenomenen'; 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 and keen Cyclists.
A few local things to do that you just shouldn't miss out on....
A natural event - (www.severn-bore.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 2008 (www.fresh-n-local.co.uk/markets/stroud.php) Westernbirt Arboretum - especially autumn colours (www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt) Excellent dining in nearby villages - The Amberley Inn (www.theamberley.co.uk), The Black Horse, Amberley (www.blackhorseamberley.co.uk), The Halfway House, Box (http://www.wildinthecotswolds.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=343&Itemid=82) 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 Equestrian events at Gatcombe Park, Badminton Horse Trials, Polo Club Cirencester, Cheltenham Races. 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)
Further information about the local area may be found on the following websites: http://www.stroud.gov.uk/docs/leisure.asp http://www.visitthecotswolds.org.uk/general.asp?pid=22&pgid=609
How to get there
By car, Port House is situated 12km from junction 13 of the M5, or 30km from junction 18 of the M4. Detailed driving directions will be provided for your journey on request at the time of booking.
By train, Port House is a 10 minute taxi journey from Stroud station. Stroud is on the main line into London Paddington, journey time 1 hour 35 minute.
By coach, Port House is a 10 minute taxi ride from Stroud coach stop, or 15 minute taxi from Cirencester coach stop. It is advisable to pre book taxi journeys from the coach stops. Local taxi details provided on request.
By air, Bristol airport 67 km, Birmingham airport 120 km. Heathrow airport (122km) 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.
Nearest Travel Links
Railway:
Stroud: 3.7 km
Activities near Stroud
Sports: Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (3), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Jane and Morgan welcome you to Port House in the centre of the village of Brimscombe. Situated in the Golden valley and surrounded by England's largest officially designated 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' this former Inn dating from the 1850's provides an ideal base from which to explore the Cotswolds. Conveniently situated by local amenities and just two miles from the town of Stroud, there is easy access to main driving routes and the mainline rail link to London.
After a long day of cotswolds exploration enjoy an evening at home cooking with family or friends in the well appointed kitchen with granite worktops and Rangemaster cooker. In summer dine outdoors on the patio. While the dishwasher finishes the chores, ascend the original worn pitch pine stairway and retire to the top floor open plan living area with its vaulted ceiling and exposed structural beams and perhaps plan the next day's expedition in the map area. Take a look out through the french doors of the juliette balcony and you may be lucky enough to see deer browsing closeby. Then curl up on the sofas by the woodburner to experience surround sound home cinema with 46 inch LCD screen in full HD.
Relax in the roll top bath and admire the view of the hillside. You'll find fluffy white towells, robes and slippers in your bedroom. Snuggle up on your comfortable pocket sprung mattress with your choice of feather or non allergenic microfibre duvets and pillows, and 100% cotton bed linen. Next morning take an invigorating shower in the wet room in preparation for another exciting day...
Further details outdoors: To the front of the property there is road parking in the layby. Boot and bike washing facilities provided.
Brimscombe Port is just across the road, local walks can start from here...
The local canals are undergoing a lengthy program of restoration. Further information may be obtained from The Cotswolds Canals Partnership: www.cotswoldcanalsproject.org/brimscombe.
Further details
Layout: ground floor - kitchen/dining room, french doors to patio, triple bedroom (three singles or a superkingsize double and a single), wetroom shower/wc, laundry area. First floor - master bedroom with kingsize four poster bed, family bathroom, double bedroom. Second floor - open plan living room with kitchenette, map/study area, sofas, home cinema, woodburner, french doors to juliette balcony, further shower room/wc.
All bed linen is 100% cotton, with anti allergy 100% cotton dustmite proof mattress cases and pillow cases, and the mattresses are good quality pocket sprung for a comfortable night's sleep. Fluffy white towels, robes and slippers provided. Basic essentials for first few nights provided eg. washing up liquid, toilet rolls, laundry products, soap, shampoo etc. Wireless internet access is available (bring your own laptop), and sky tv premier HD package (ie movies and sports, and children's tv etc) provided. Landline phone available at cost (including free uk landline evening and weekend calls) by arrangement. Bike hire available within walking distance. Travel cot and highchair available (cot linen not normally provided unless specifically requested). The patio is enclosed suitably for children/pets.
Conditions
The full rent due is payable to secure 2009 bookings. Deposit required to secure 2010 bookings. Credit /debit card payments accepted. Security deposit not required.
The property is available from 4pm on the day of arrival, until 10am on the day of departure.
Travel cot, high chair and stair gates are available (although the property is not ideal for children 9 months to 4 years due to the stairs). Please request at time of booking.
Hypoallergenic duvets and pillows available - please request at time of booking.
Well behaved dogs welcome (excluded from bedrooms please). Other pets considered, please enquire.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Half Term
23 Oct 09
1 Nov 09
938£938
134134
134134
Flexible
1 Nov 09
23 Dec 09
763£763
109109
109109
Flexible
Xmas & New Year
23 Dec 09
3 Jan 10
994£994
109109
109109
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3 Jan 10
12 Feb 10
763£763
109109
109109
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Half Term
12 Feb 10
21 Feb 10
938£938
134134
134134
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21 Feb 10
12 Mar 10
763£763
109109
109109
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Cheltenham Gold Cup
12 Mar 10
21 Mar 10
994£994
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21 Mar 10
31 Mar 10
833£833
119119
119119
Flexible
Easter
31 Mar 10
18 Apr 10
994£994
142142
142142
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18 Apr 10
28 Apr 10
833£833
119119
119119
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28 Apr 10
9 May 10
994£994
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9 May 10
26 May 10
833£833
119119
119119
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May Bank Holiday
26 May 10
6 Jun 10
994£994
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6 Jun 10
23 Jul 10
938£938
134134
134134
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Summer Holidays
23 Jul 10
5 Sep 10
994£994
142142
142142
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5 Sep 10
19 Sep 10
938£938
134134
134134
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19 Sep 10
22 Oct 10
833£833
119119
119119
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Half Term
22 Oct 10
31 Oct 10
938£938
134134
134134
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31 Oct 10
17 Dec 10
763£763
109109
109109
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17 Dec 10
2 Jan 11
994£994
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
No hidden costs - all inclusive rates. Your stay may begin on any available day.
The nightly rates above apply to stays of FOUR nights and over only. For very short stays there is a single night supplement of £85, a two night supplement of £30 per night, or a three night supplement of £10 per night to be added to the nightly rates above.
Please enquire for Christmas, New Year, Cheltenham Gold Cup and Bank holiday short stay rates.
Guestbook for Port House
'I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Port House. It's wonderfully comfortable and spacious. My four poster bed is incredibly cosy! The view of the countryside from the sitting room is breathtaking! Stroud is only 10 minutes bus ride from this house. This place is beautiful and artistic - I don't want to go home!! (Mr G.C., Aberdeen, Scotland. July 2009)
'Thank you we had a lovely time... the house was so amazing...nothing seemed to be spared to make us comfortable.' (The H. Family,, West Sussex. July 2009)
'We had a lovely week thank you..Port House worked perfectly for us - we were very impressed with everything. Wonderful house for a holiday break, good area to explore...don't miss Farmer's Market on Saturday AM' (The W. Family, Bucks. August 2009)
'What a lovely house you have! The house far exceeded expectations...really enjoyed the top floor living room. Thank you for a wonderful week. This area is amazing...fantastic time in Brimscombe...lots of hidden treasures there!!...people have been incredibly friendly!' (The D. Family, Germany. August 2009)
'Great house, thank you!' (C. family, New York, N.Y. September 2009)
'... the charms of Port House kept us ensconsed in its comforts, especially that lofty lounge and the fab wet room...will definitely stay again!' (G&D, London. September 2009)
'We have had a lovely time. The house is very well furnishedwith lovely thoughtful touches. Thanks a lot.' (The E. Family, Wales & London. October 2009)
'...the inside of the house is beautiful and we appreciated the welcoming touches of fruit, biscuits and the array of toiletries. The top floor facilities also brilliant...' (The F. family, Surrey. October 2009)
'A great house for a family get-together. Loads of space for six adults who appreciated the technology and the fabulous bathrooms. The local shops and the Ship Inn, so convenient. Lovely walk along the canal path and up the lanes of Brimscombe Hill for the views - thank you!' (The B. family, from 'all over', November 2009)
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Late deal: 16 Nov 2009 to 14 Dec 2009. £499 per week.
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