Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.25 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
*** Short break Offer throughout November & December - Three nights starting Sunday or Tuesday £159 - Two nights starting Sunday or Wednesday £118 *** For couples or larger groups see Sawmills Cottage & Port House below ***
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 20-30mins of Hilly Orchard.
Please send enquiry to receive details of shopping areas, Christmas Markets, Local Autumnal and Festive events.
Hilly Orchard is a second floor modern apartment located close to Stroud. Fully flexible booking periods. Effectively 'detached' with no immediate neighbours or passing stair traffic. View over the canal, and up to Selsey Common. One kingsize double bedroom and a single room. Quality beds and 100% cotton linen. Additional camp bed available. Bathroom with bath and shower over - fluffy white towells and dressing gowns. There is a fully equipped kitchen and a good size comfortable sitting room with dining area. Modern conveniences include central heating, BT Vision on demand TV 32 inch flat screen and internet access; landline phone by arrangement.
Quality in Tourism rated Four Star 'Excellent Standard'. Equally suited to the leisure and business visitor. Local shops within few minutes walk. Easy access M5.
Local canal walk...local canal history
Kingsize double bed quality mattress & 100% cotton linen
Westonbirt Arboretum - Spectacular Autumn Colours - Enchanted Christmas from 27th Nov
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/89316
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.
Hilly Orchard 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...
It's a short drive toTetbury, world-renowned for its unique Royal associations. Highgrove, home of HRH The Prince of Wales is situated just outside Tetbury, and Gatcombe Park, home of the Princess Royal is also nearby
Something for everyone, so many opportunities....
Stroud / Cainscross area
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 (www.wildinthecotswolds.co.uk) 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.cotswolds.com) Hot Air Ballooning (www.cotswolds.com) 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)
How to get there
By car, Hilly Orchard is situated 6km from junction 13 of the M5, or 32km from junction 18 of the M4. Detailed driving directions will be provided for your journey on request at the time of booking.
By train, Hilly Orchard is a 5 minute taxi journey from Stroud station. Stroud is on the main line into London Paddington, journey time 1 hour 35 minute.
By coach, Hilly Orchard is a 5 minute taxi ride from Stroud coach stop, or 25 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 60 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: 2 km
Activities near Stroud
Sports: Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available
Single beds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 3
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: All bed linen is 100% cotton, and the mattresses are high quality for a comfortable night's sleep. 100% cotton dust mite proof barrier cases on mattresses and pillows. Wireless internet access is available (bring your own laptop), and bt tv on demand package (movies, music, sports, children's tv) provided. Landline phone available at cost (including free UK landline evening and weekend calls) by arrangement. Travel cot and highchair available (cot linen not usually provided unless specifically requested).
Further details outdoors: To the front of the property there is a reserved marked parking bay, with further communal guest parking.
Supermarkets, post office, gym etc within few minutes walk.
The local canals are undergoing a lengthy program of restoration. Further information may be obtained from The Cotswolds Canals Partnership: http://community.stroud.gov.uk/general.asp?pid=2&pgid=562
The area is perfect for walkers. The location is ideal for the business traveller
Further details
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
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 and high chair are available. Please request at time of booking.
Hypoallergenic duvets and pillows available - please request at time of booking.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
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Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Half Term
23 Oct 09
1 Nov 09
588£588
8484
8484
Flexible
1 Nov 09
24 Dec 09
413£413
5959
5959
Flexible
Xmas & New Year
24 Dec 09
3 Jan 10
658£658
0-
0-
Flexible
3 Jan 10
12 Feb 10
413£413
5959
5959
Flexible
Half Term
12 Feb 10
21 Feb 10
588£588
8484
8484
Flexible
21 Feb 10
15 Mar 10
413£413
5959
5959
Flexible
Cheltenham Gold Cup
15 Mar 10
20 Mar 10
658£658
0-
0-
Flexible
20 Mar 10
31 Mar 10
483£483
6969
6969
Flexible
Easter
31 Mar 10
18 Apr 10
658£658
9494
9494
Flexible
18 Apr 10
28 Apr 10
483£483
6969
6969
Flexible
Mayday Bank Holiday
28 Apr 10
9 May 10
658£658
0-
0-
Flexible
9 May 10
26 May 10
483£483
6969
6969
Flexible
May Bank Holiday
26 May 10
6 Jun 10
658£658
0-
0-
Flexible
6 Jun 10
23 Jul 10
588£588
8484
8484
Flexible
Summer Holidays
23 Jul 10
5 Sep 10
658£658
9494
9494
Flexible
5 Sep 10
19 Sep 10
588£588
8484
8484
Flexible
19 Sep 10
22 Oct 10
483£483
6969
6969
Flexible
Half Term
22 Oct 10
31 Oct 10
588£588
8484
8484
Flexible
31 Oct 10
17 Dec 10
413£413
5959
5959
Flexible
Xmas & New Year
17 Dec 10
2 Jan 11
658£658
0-
0-
Flexible
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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 THREE nights and over only. For very short stays there is a single night supplement of £40, or a two 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.
NB Special offer rates do not apply to stays including New Year's Eve.
Guestbook for Hilly Orchard
'Lovely apartment, so clean and welcoming...it's the little touches of the fruit, milk, dressing gowns etc that we appreciated!! First time in the Cotswolds - all so very pretty. We'll be back! (Mrs G.I., West Yorkshire. May 2009)
'Ditto!! Lovely base for visiting Bath, Stratford Upon Avon, Bristol... - had a great holiday!' (Mr M.P. and Mrs P.P., Ipswich. June 2009)
'After exploring all day, we always looked forward to coming "home" - so pleasant, so quiet. The extras (fruit etc) were truly appreciated.' (M.M. and D.M., Colorado, US. June 2009)
'Had a wonderful week travelling the Cotswolds. Perfect place to be based, lovely apartment, quiet with fine views' (G. & L.B., Liverpool, June 2009)
'Beautiful and well equipped apartment. Very much appreciated the extra little things. Had a great time exploring the area...' (C.H. & K.R., London. July 2009)
'Immaculate, very comfortable accommodation. Great location for exploring. We had a lovely time..' (H.L. & P.O., Hants. July 2009)
'Really homely and welcoming apartment. Saw a kingfisher on our canal walk...Bliss! Nice area and everything so close by...' (L.C. & L.C., Milton Keynes. August 2009)
'Lovely base for travelling around the Cotswolds and into Wales...comfy beds...beautiful interior...lots of extras...will be back again...recommend to others...What a super place! ... high standard...' (Many guests Aug/Sept 2009)
'We loved the apartment: the view, the decor, the fluffy robes, the quiet, the Greens, and the Cotswolds!' (Mr K & Mrs M.A. Indiana USA Sept 2009)
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