Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Nimble Deer is a two bedroom period cottage in the heart of picturesque Aldbury. Situated in a quiet lane but with a well stocked shop just around the corner, it also offers easy access to London (40 minutes by train from Tring) with Heathrow and Luton airports close by.
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The South East England / Hertfordshire region
Aldbury is on the edge of the Chilterns - a range of hills in the Home Counties of England.
Tring / Aldbury area
The picturesque village of Aldbury lies 3 miles east of Tring, at the foot of a Chiltern ridge, and is almost surrounded by the Ashridge estate which is owned by the National Trust. The village green with its pond, stocks and whipping post is the centre of the village. Aldbury has been used as a film location for many productions such as Bridget Jones and the Midsomer Murders.
The nearby Stocks House was formerly the home of Mrs Humphry Ward the novelist and her grave lies in the churchyard. Aldbury is a good base for exploring the area around Tring.
London is only 50 minute train ride away, with a wealth of attractions for the visitor. More locally both Ascott House and Waddesdon Manor are 10 minutes and 30 minutes away respectively. Both are owned by the Rothschild family and are stunning properties - Waddesdon has the appearance of a French chateau and is filled with beautiful furniture. Ascott House was described as a 'A palace like cottage, the most luxurious and lovely thing I ever saw'. This was how Gladstone's daughter, Mary, described Ascott after a visit in the 1880s. If you prefer more Medieval History, Warwick Castle or Hampton Court are both accessible (but in opposite directions!) and both offer medieval entertainment at certain times of the year.
How to get there
Contact the owner for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Activities near Tring
Sports: Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private garden
Further details indoors: As you enter the property, the front door opens out onto a large lounge, with wood flooring, an open gas simulated coal fire, very cosy for chilly evenings in! There is a comfortable sofa which will convert to a large single bed. The property also benefits from a modern bathroom, with heated towel rail and bathtub with hand he cottage has parking directly outside on the quiet lane. It is a one-minute walk to the village shop, which has daily fresh bread, pastries, Lotto, dry cleaning, cash machine and a post office. There are two pubs in the village - again a minutes walk, both serve excellent food, beer and wines. There is a picturesque village pond, the stocks beside itshower.
Off the lounge is a fully fitted, character oak kitchen, with a butler sink, new range cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, washer/dryer and dishwasher. The kitchen leads into a charming garden room with a farmhouse table and chairs looking onto the 85 foot long enclosed cottage garden with patio area.
The first floor has a large double bedroom, twin bedroom with two beds, and landing area.
Further details outdoors: Just around the corner is a children's playground and a 5 minute walk through the village takes you to Aldbury's recreation ground, where you will see deer grazing on the hills below Ashridge Forest. Whipsnade Zoo is a twenty minute car journey away- a great family day out! Half a mile away from the village centre is Stocks golf course.
Enjoy seeing Walter Swinburn's string of racehorses taking their morning exercise through the village each day (stables situated next to the church in Aldbury).
Conditions
A booking fee of £20.00 (£17.02 plus VAT £2.98) per property is required for bookings up to 4 weeks, for bookings of 4-12 weeks £45 (£38.30 plus vat £6.70) and bookings of 12 weeks or more a booking fee of £75 (£63.83 plus VAT £11.17) per property is required with the rental. A damage deposit of £100 is payable for bookings up to 4 weeks long, and one week’s rental for bookings over 4 weeks. The deposit is fully refundable after the cleaners have inspected the property and any telephone bills have been itemised (if applicable).
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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10 Mar 08
7 Sep 08
450£ 450
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
Clare Gardener from Chelmsford Essex wrote: We have felt so at home in this gorgeous cottage, especially with all the little extra touches, so thoughtful.Such a pretty village too, thank you for our happy stay.
Martin and Michelle Hainey from Denver Colorado wrote: It has been a wonderful stay in your cottage, you have a lovely place and it's in such a beautiful part of the world - our children loved the toys.
Alan Young from Canada wrote: Lovely cottage in a quintessentially old English village, loved the garden including next door's cat and the Race horses going by the door each morning.
Availability notes
Please contact the owner to enquire about available dates.
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/42025
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