Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 0.5 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Not suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
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 20-30mins of the Cottage.
Please send enquiry to receive details of shopping areas, Christmas Markets, local Autumnal and Festive events.
*** Short break offers for larger groups available at my other properties Hilly Orchard & Port House - see below ***
Completely refurbished to a very high standard this victorian workers terraced cottage is a gem. Fully flexible booking periods. One double bedroom, vaulted ceiling and beams. Top quality mattress and white 100% cotton bed linen. Bathroom with double end bath and handheld shower. Fluffy white towells, robes and slippers. Living room with beams, victorian fireplace surround and view beyond the canal to the hills. Granite and real oak kitchen with rangemaster cooker and dining area. Modern conveniences include gas central heating, sky satellite 32" flat screen TV and internet access; landline phone by arrangement. Off road parking.
Romantic bedroom....Quality mattress
Sawmill's Cottage
Westonbirt Arboretum - Spectacular Autumn Colours - Enchanted Christmas from 27th Nov
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/89326
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
Something for everyone, so many opportunities....
Stroud / Ebley 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, 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.
Nearest Travel Links
Railway:
Stroud: 4 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, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 2
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Access:
Parking space
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 matress 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.
Please note that although the bath is of a standard size the bath taps protrude further than average from the edge. 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 local canals are undergoing a lengthy program of restoration, and there are other developments locally. Further information may be obtained from The Cotswolds Canals Partnership: http://community.stroud.gov.uk/general.asp?pid=2&pgid=562
Further details
Further information about the local area may be found on the following websites:
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 door gate 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 £
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Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
1 Nov 09
18 Dec 09
299£299
4949
4949
Flexible
Xmas & New Year
18 Dec 09
3 Jan 10
525£525
0-
0-
Flexible
3 Jan 10
12 Mar 10
343£343
4949
4949
Flexible
Cheltenham Gold Cup
12 Mar 10
21 Mar 10
588£588
0-
0-
Flexible
21 Mar 10
31 Mar 10
413£413
5959
5959
Flexible
Easter
31 Mar 10
11 Apr 10
588£588
0-
0-
Flexible
11 Apr 10
28 Apr 10
413£413
5959
5959
Flexible
Mayday Bank Holiday
28 Apr 10
9 May 10
588£588
0-
0-
Flexible
9 May 10
26 May 10
413£413
5959
5959
Flexible
May Bank Holiday
26 May 10
6 Jun 10
588£588
0-
0-
Flexible
6 Jun 10
25 Aug 10
518£518
7474
7474
Flexible
August Bank Holiday
25 Aug 10
5 Sep 10
588£588
0-
0-
Flexible
5 Sep 10
19 Sep 10
518£518
7474
7474
Flexible
19 Sep 10
31 Oct 10
413£413
5959
5959
Flexible
31 Oct 10
17 Dec 10
343£343
4949
4949
Flexible
Xmas & New Year
17 Dec 10
2 Jan 11
588£588
0-
0-
Flexible
2 Jan 11
1 Mar 11
343£343
4949
4949
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.
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)
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Name:
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