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Cottage |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

Ebley in Stroud

From £294 per week |  From £48 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

8 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car advised, pets welcome

About the home

••• Winter Offer - 4 nights for the price of 3 for stays between now & 10th Feb 2012 •••

• Late Availability:
• February Schools Half Term - Two nights arriving Thurs 9th February - £128.
• Princess Anne the Princess Royal will be opening the new Brewery bridge over the canal in Stroud on Friday 10th February.
• February Schools Half Term - Five nights arriving Tues 14th February - £285, add Sunday for £30.
• Easter short breaks now available.


Flexible booking - any day start, choose how many nights you would like to stay (check exclusions, single night supplements & standard discounts below).

Completely refurbished to a very high standard this victorian workers terraced cottage is a gem. Ideal for romantic couples. Fully flexible booking periods. One double bedroom, vaulted ceiling and beams. Top quality mattress and white 100% cotton bed linen with option of feather or hypoallergenic duvets & pillows. Bathroom with double end bath and handheld shower. Fluffy white towels, robes and slippers. Living room with beams, victorian fireplace surround and view beyond the canal to the hills. Granite and solid oak kitchen with rangemaster cooker and dining area. Modern conveniences include gas central heating, full sky satellite subscription, 32" flat screen TV and wireless internet access; landline phone by arrangement. Off road parking. Tourist board 4 star 'Excellent Standard', ideal touring base, convenient for the business traveller.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
All bed linen is 100% cotton, and the mattress is good quality pocket sprung for a comfortable night's sleep. 100% cotton dust mite proof barrier cases on the mattress and pillows. Wireless internet access is available (bring your own laptop), and sky all channels package (ie movies and sports, and children's tv etc) provided. Landline phone available at cost (including free uk landline evening and weekend calls). Travel cot and highchair available (cot linen not usually provided unless specifically requested), although space is limited for ideally situating a travel cot.

Basic items such as toiletries, washing up liquid are provided for at least the initial 2 or 3 days, also milk, tea/coffee/sugar/biscuits/fruit on arrival.

Please note that although the bath is of a standard size the bath taps protrude slightly further than average from the edge - this does not generally cause any inconvenience. There is a shower head attachment, but no stand up shower.

Further details outdoors:
To the front of the property there is hardstanding for one vehicle.

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 Partnership: www.cotswoldcanalsproject.org, or the Cotswolds Canals Trust: www.cotswoldcanals.com

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

No hidden costs - all inclusive rates. Your stay may begin on any available day.

(Winter offer - the lowest priced day will be free when booking 4 nights or more.)

25% deposit required to secure booking (subject to £100 minimum deposit). Balance payable one to two months prior to arrival dependant on season. Credit/debit card payments accepted. Security deposit not required. Cancellation policy detailed in terms & conditions - copy sent with booking form on enquiry.

The property is available from 4pm on the day of arrival, until 10am on the day of departure. Some flexibility dependant on season and day of arrival - please enquire.

Travel cot, high chair and door gate are available. Please request at time of booking.

Hypoallergenic duvets and pillows available - please request at time of booking.

Well behaved dogs welcome (confined to kitchen please). Other pets considered, please enquire.

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Westonbirt Arboretum - Spectacular Autumn Colours - home to the Enchanted Christmas

 

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Romantic bedroom....Quality mattress

 

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From the Cotswold Way towards Sawmill's Cottage

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.

Sawmills Cottage 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

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

Something for everyone....

The Stroud / Ebley area

The Cotswolds has many well known attractions but here are a few of the more unique experiences within easy reach: 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 ten minute drive 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.

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 Amberley Inn (www.theamberley.co.uk), 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 2008 (www.fresh-n-local.co.uk/markets/stroud.php)
Westernbirt 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.cotswolds.com)
Hot Air Ballooning (www.cotswolds.com)
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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By car, Sawmills Cottage is situated 5km 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, Sawmills cottage 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, Sawmills Cottage is a 10 minute taxi ride from Stroud coach stop, or 20 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.

Activities near Stroud

Reviews

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25 Jan 2012

“Lovely cottage - would highly recommend!” My partner and I stayed here in early January and had a lovely short break. The owner was very helpful and responded to our initial enquiry very promptly and also answered any questions we... more

03 Jan 2012

“A very relaxing break in a charming well equiped cottage.” This was a very enjoyable stay and was everything that it said in the advert. The only thing that would have improved the stay would have been a garden but the cottage's location being a few seconds from the canal, made up for this. We thoughly recommend a walk, via the canal to Stroud town centre (best to pick a day when the market is on as this is a must visit). We didn't visit the local pubs but made use of the very well equiped kitchen where thoughtful touches, such as tea, coffee, milk etc. were available to make drinks on arrival. The locaion is also very well placed for touring the local area, Cirenchester cathedral, Cotswold etc. Very thoughtful touches also included toiletries for the bathroom - not forgetting fluffy bath robes. Read the books in the lounge about the canal restoration - very interesting. We will definitely be re-booking again this year, to just relax and explore a very beautiful area and also to check on the canal restoration progress.

06 Nov 2011

“lovely cosy cottage” The cottage was very clean and smartly done out. The kitchen had everything we needed and bedroom and bathroom were particularly nice. The whole place is quite small, but very cosy and perfect for 2 people who are going out to explore the local area during the day. The location isn't anything special, but it is very easy to drive from there to visit many lovely villages not too far away, as long as you have a car. For us it was particularly convenient to be able to stay for just a few days rather than have to book a whole week.

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21 Oct 2011

“a perfect little bolthole with everything you could possibly need and more” we booked the same day we arrived, so it was a bit of a rush, however the communication was excellent, Jane gave great clear advice on parking, and checking in and everything was as described on the website. The cottage itself was just lovely, it had everything you would need for an enjoyable stay. I loved the thoughtfully provided full sized toiletries, shampoo,conditioner, shower gel etc in the bathroom, and the pint of fresh milk and biscuits again - a thoughtful touch. (my only concern was with the bathroom, and not being able to have a stand up shower, I was fine , as I'm on the short size at 5'2" but my husband is a whopping 6'6" and he did struggle a bit with the bath and shower!) The bedroom was just perfect - romantic and pretty, living room warm and comfortable, and the kitchen is fully equipped for cooking any meal. Stroud is a lovely town for a wander, plenty of places to stop for a coffee, good shopping etc. All in all we really enjoyed our short stay, it was a lovely home from home, relaxing and chilled.

08 Sep 2011

“Very comfy and modern base for your visit to the Cotswolds” A nice 3-storey house modernly decorated with kitchen on ground floor, living room on 1st and bedroom & bathroom on the top floor. It was very clean and comfy and had everything we needed, including Sky and Wireless internet. Thanks to the owners for a very nice stay. Definitely recommend this to anyone visitng the area. Try visiting Stroud when the market is on. Also had an amazing meal at a pub restaurant that was a 10min cab ride away. Can't remember the name but I remember writing it in the guest book so look out for that!

05 Sep 2011

“Cosy, welcoming cottage - ideal for couples and well located for touring the area.” We were made to feel very welcome in this cosy little cottage, lots of lovely finishing touches such as biscuits, teabags supplied, and high quality linen, towels, fab tv. etc. A real home from home with a pretty view from the bedroom window. Larger guests may find the bath a touch narrow, we fitted in nicely but only just... All in all a great cottage and we would definitely stay again.

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13 Aug 2011

“Excellent centre for walkers...” ..., which is what we, are as the property is within easy reach of a good number of Cotswold rambles. Ideal for two persons, very comfortable and very nice to return to at the end of a walk. Nice touches appreciated in particular were: a separate freezer, a massive tv screen with Sky facility on which to watch the riots and discussion programmes re same, and an internet connection the unfailing reliability of which we've not encountered in a vacation rental until now.

08 Aug 2011

“Delightful cottage that ticks all the boxes.” We very much enjoyed our stay in this very well equiped little cottage. It was, as many have already said an ideal location for touring around the Cotswolds. We found many lovely places to visit and with an abundance of fantastic pubs within just a few miles, found dining out a pleasure. It's only small let down was the immediate outlook although the far reaching views more than compensated for this.

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Guestbook for Sawmills Cottage

'....had a great time over the weekend. The cottage was brilliant and everything we needed or wanted was there!' (Mr S.F., London. May 2009)

'...the quality and your attention to detail is second to none...' (Mr K.G., Cumbria. June 2009)

'Very impressed with the cottage. Will recommend to others.' (J.W., Essex. August 2009)

'Cottage lovely, great bedding, excellent decor & furnishings, lovely touches, milk, toileteries. Enjoyed our stay.' (D.& J. Derbyshire. August 2009)

'Home from home. English hospitality. Lovely.' (Mr & Mrs D., New Zealand. September 2009)

'Forgot how good feather duvets were....most enjoyable Farmers Market.' (M.&M.L Lancs. September 2009)

'Lovely place, so close to all the towns we needed to go to...Thanks!' (J.&M.T., Hong Kong. October 2009)

'Wonderful Cottage....love the decor....Wonderful surrounding area. We will return. Many thanks. ' (P. & D.B., Bucks. October 2009)

'Beautiful cottage....equipped to a very high standard...I loved staying here - everything I needed...excellent accommodation, some great personal touches made for an enjoyable stay...loved the bed...a warm and comfortable 'home' to come back to after a day out...' (Many Guests. May to October 2009)

'Fantastic place! will be recommending.' (N & K, London. March 2010)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 1
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
January 2012	1 Jan 12	1 Feb 12	294£ 294	4848	6969	2 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
January 2012	1 Jan 12	1 Feb 12	294£ 294	5959	6969	2 Nights
February 2012	1 Feb 12	1 Mar 12	336£ 336	5959	6969	2 Nights
March 2012	1 Mar 12	1 Apr 12	350£ 350	5959	7474	2 Nights
April 2012	1 Apr 12	1 May 12	378£ 378	5959	7474	2 Nights
May 2012	1 May 12	1 Jun 12	378£ 378	5959	7474	2 Nights
June 2012	1 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	399£ 399	6464	8484	2 Nights
July 2012	1 Jul 12	1 Aug 12	420£ 420	6464	8484	2 Nights
August 2012	1 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	448£ 448	6969	8989	2 Nights
September 2012	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	420£ 420	6464	8484	2 Nights
October 2012	1 Oct 12	1 Nov 12	378£ 378	5959	7474	2 Nights
November 2012	1 Nov 12	1 Dec 12	336£ 336	5959	6969	2 Nights
December 2012	1 Dec 12	1 Jan 13	294£ 294	5959	6969	2 Nights
January 2013	1 Jan 13	1 Feb 13	294£ 294	5959	6969	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.

EMAIL ENQUIRIES ALWAYS WELCOMED & ANSWERED PROMPTLY. For urgent enquiries please phone or text - 07765 644016.

Single person rates available as last minute bookings 48 hours prior to arrival only (not available for peak booking periods).

Rates are based on the tabled nightly rates above in combination with the standard discounts & exclusions detailed below. Two night bookings are very welcome all year outside of Bank Holiday periods. Longer stays & bookings with the advertiser's prefered arrival/departure days attract a greater standard discount. Please note that part week bookings over seven nights are calculated using the tabled rates, not pro rata of the weekly rate.

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

STANDARD DISCOUNTS to tabled rates:

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

Sunday rate reduced to £40 throughout the year for bookings of four nights or more, excluding Saturday arrivals, Friday departures & Bank Holidays.

10% discount for bookings of five nights or more with arrival and/or departure on any days of the week except Friday(s) & Saturday(s).

STANDARD EXCLUSIONS to tabled rates & minimum stay for peak holiday periods:

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).

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

Post Christmas 2011 - Pre New Year short break - 3 nights arriving Tues 27th Dec 2011 - £207.

February Schools Half Term Holiday 2012 - Two nights arriving Thurs 9th February - £128 (Princess Anne the Princess Royal opening the new Brewery bridge over the canal in Stroud on Friday 10th February); five nights arriving Tues 14th February - £285, add Sunday for £30. For all other February Half Term bookings 'March' rates apply.

Cheltenham Festival 2012 - one week arriving Fri £462, one week arriving Sat £490, one week arriving Sun £476. Short stay rates £84 per night (two night minimum).

Easter 2012 - 10 night stay arriving Sun 1st, Mon 2nd or Tues 3rd April - £640. Please enquire for short break availability & rates.

May Bank Holiday 2012 - 5 night minimum stay, no Sunday discount.

Spring Bank Holiday & Schools Half Term 2012 - Four or five nights arriving Fri 1st June - £284/£340; four or five nights arriving Wed 6th or Tues 5th June - £268/£325, add Sunday for £35. For all other bookings 'August' rates apply.

End of July School holidays - 'August' rates apply

August Bank Holiday 2012 - 5 night minimum stay, no Sunday discount.

October Schools Half Term Holiday 2012 - Four or five nights arriving Fri 19th October - £224/£275; four or five nights arriving Wed 24th or Tues 23rd October - £240/£290, add Sunday for £30. For all other bookings 'September' rates apply.

Pre-Christmas 2012 - 5 nights arriving Wed 19th Dec - £294

Christmas 2012 - 3 nights arriving Mon 24th Dec - £294, full week arriving Thurs 20th Dec - £520.

New Year 2012/2013 - 4 nights arriving Fri 28th Dec - £320

Post New Year - 5 nights arriving Tues 1st Jan 2013 - £285

Some 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 cot (space restricted in bedroom), 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.

Availability

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3 years listed You are contacting Jane Green Landline n/a Mobile +44 07765 644016 Web Visit site Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This cottage has received 8 reviews from previous guests.

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