Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Hen or stag parties Corporate bookings House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Thousand Acres is a lovely six bedrooms, four bathrooms manor house nestled in the Cotswold Hills. Its 9.3 acres include formal lawns, a croquet lawn, a Victorian walled garden, paddocks and woodland. The house itself has an indoor swimming pool, sauna and hot tub with gym equipment and a pool table whilst in the grounds there is the croquet lawn, tennis court, a children’s trampoline and swings.
Thousand Acres was once the home of Dame Joan Evans a respected author who described the house as “being compact, solid and with a good garden and wide views over all the vale of Severn to the hills of Wales”. It is a house designed for luxurious country living incorporating all modern facilities. It is perfect for family holidays, reunions or a special celebration break.
Beautiful manor set in over 9 acres
Indoor pool complex with jacuzzi, sauna & some gym equipment.
Kitchen opens onto the terrace and the table seats 14 in the round.
Drawing room has a real log fire and opens onto the terrace with panoramic views.
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The Central England / Cotswolds / Cheltenham / Gloucester region
Just west of London (90 minutes by rail or car), the Cotswolds is a hilly area around 100 miles (160km) north to south.
'Cotswolds' is a combination of two very old English words. Everyone's pretty much agreed that Wolds are gentle hills. And most people agree that 'Cots' are sheep enclosures. So 'Cotswolds' probably just means an area of gentle hills with plenty of sheep around.
The Cotswolds is an area of gentle hills with stone walls criss-crossing the picturesque Cotswold landscape with hidden river valleys and distinctive market towns and villages made of the famous Cotswold stone. Many Cotswold villages have enigmatic names such as The Slaughters, Stow-on-the-Wold, The Oddingtons, Ampney Crucis and Guiting Power.
Centuries ago the Cotswolds was made wealthy by the wool trade, and the results of that wealth can be seen in the many fine manor houses and churches throughout the area.
Among the British themselves, the Cotswold area is well loved as the ideal place to escape for a few days. Cotswold summer days are relaxed and long, but log fires in winter, spring bluebells or autumn colours are all good reasons why visitors come to the Cotswolds at any time of year.
The Cotswolds today offers wonderful gardens to visit, many sporting and arts festivals, historic and friendly country pubs for lunch, antique shops to visit and plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, riding and other outdoor activities.
Cheltenham, Bath, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon, all nearby, offer further opportunities for shopping and cultural activities and make this an excellent touring base. It's a place to stay, not to rush through.
See http://www.cotswolds.com/site/discover-the-area/cotswolds-for-beginners for more details and links.
Wotton Under Edge area
Local Attractions
The house is located on the outskirts of Wotton-under-edge and there are many attractions and facilities near by of which a few are listed below: ~ Riding locally with a large number of bridal ways ~ Woodland walks in National Trust areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty ~ Golf at excellent local club by prior arrangement. ~ Local pubs with excellent home cooked food and secluded locations ~ Westonbirt Arboretum which has an extensive programme of concerts and activities ~ Cheltenham, Bath and Bristol all within 40 minutes drive ~ Cheltenham and Bath both have good regional theatres & various literary and music festival ~ Bristol Hippodrome has a programme including the ballet, opera and West End shows ~ Many local houses of interest: Highgrove; Sudeley Castle; Chavenage; Dyrham Park; Woodchester Manor to name but a few.
~ Polo during the season at both the Beaufort and Cirencester Polo Clubs ~ Fishing and water sports at Cotswold water park ~ Badminton and Gatcombe horse trials ~ Kemble station is 20 minutes with London being 1 hour and 15 mins away – picks ups can be arranged. ~ Bristol airport is 28 miles with regional flights throughout UK & Ireland.
How to get there
From the M5 heading north, exit at junction 14 and take the B4509 to Charfield and the B4058, signposted to Wotton under Edge. Once in the village, take the Dursley Road and the last turning on the left, signed Bradley Green. Continue along this lane for 150 yards. Thousand Acres can be found on the right hand side through a set of electric gates.
From Tetbury take the A4135 to Beverstone. At the A46 crossroads continue straight over on the A4135. After approximately 3 miles, bear left towards the Cotswold Edge golf course. Once past the golf course, turn first right. At the bottom of the hill turn right again, then first left down Bradley Green. Thousand Acres can be found on the right hand side through a set of electric gates.
Kemble station is about 11/2 hours from London Paddington with trains running every hour and Wotton under edge is approximately 40mins drive from the station. It is advisable to book a taxi from Kemble to Wotton udner edge and we will be happy to arrange this for you.
Bristol airport is approximately just under 1 hour drive from the house and we will be happy to arrange a taxi for you.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bristol
Railway:
Kemble
Activities near Wotton Under Edge
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats
Facilities
Luxuries:
Gym, Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, Log fire, Private indoor Pool, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Games room, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
The fully fitted kitchen/living area is a family space with a dining area, breakfast bar and family area comprised of: two sofas, plasma TV and surround sound DVD system. There is a Bose sound system throughout the ground floor and this is located in the kitchen family area. The kitchen units are solid wood with marble worktops and there is a large double oven range cooker and dishwasher.
We provide cloths, tea towels, washing up liquid etc – no need to bring your own.
Everything is equipped to serve 14 people and the round kitchen table seats 14.
Drawing Room
The drawing room has an open log fire and double doors that open on to a terrace with extensive views. There is seating for 8 people in the sitting room and there is a caste iron table and chairs on the patio with a chiminea.
Dining Room
The formal dining room seats 14 people, has a living flame gas fire and a grand piano - perfect for a family recital after supper.
Library
The library has two large leather sofas and a selection of novels and board games. It has a fireplace with a flame effect fire. WIFI is available in the library and on e of the sofas converts to a double sofa bed for additional guests with a cloakroom next door and shower facilities in the pool and leisure area.
Bedrooms
There are four large bedrooms on the first floor, two are en-suite and two have four poster beds and the other two share a family bathroom with separate shower and cast iron bath. There are two further bedrooms on the second floor with a super-king bed (converts to two singles) and single bed in each – these are very large rooms and share a large bathroom with separate shower.
Games Room & TV Room
On the lower ground floor there is a games room with pool table and a TV room with a selection of DVDs and videos and children’s games and toys. We have two z-beds that can be made up either in the tv room or as additional beds for any room – ask for details.
In the leisure suite there is a heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sauna with a selection of gym equipment.
Further details outdoors: Terrace
There are double doors from the kitchen that open on to a patio area with large gas barbecue and extensive range of caste iron garden furniture. There are also two large hammocks available for use either in the pool area or the garden together with various garden games sets.
In the grounds there is a tennis court; table tennis; trampoline and swings together with a croquet lawn. Please ensure small children are properly supervised at all times.
Further details
Booking Periods
We have three types of break available:
Weekly: Friday 4pm to Friday 10am Mid-week: Monday 4pm to Friday 10am Weekend: Friday 4pm to Sunday 5pm
However for peak periods like Easter, Xmas and New Year some short-break formats may not be available.
These rates are equivalent to between £16 & £43 per person per night based on full occupancy.
Payment Terms
10% payable on booking Balance payable 8 weeks before arrival
We are happy to take payment in cheque or bank transfer. We do not take credit or debit cards.
The booking deposit is non-refundable so please ensure you take out travel insurance to cover your booking. However, we will do our best to arrange a change of dates for a small administrative fee of £50 or to re let the property to minimise the loss to you.
We are happy to take a provisional reservation for 7 days - with no obligation or payment - to enable you to review our brochure and decide with your entire party if the property suits your needs.
Conditions
Pets are welcome. Strictly no smoking except on the balcony. Refundable breakages deposit of £250 required , to be refunded within two weeks of departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection). 30% deposit required on booking, balance payable 8 weeks before arrival. Whilst there is no wheelchair or disabled access there is a double sofa bed in the library so anyone who found the stairs a struggle could still enjoy a stay at the house.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Nov - Dec
2 Nov 09
21 Dec 09
2600£2,600
292292
650650
3 Nights
Xmas
21 Dec 09
29 Dec 09
5250£5,250
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0-
1 Week
New Year
29 Dec 09
5 Jan 10
5250£5,250
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0-
1 Week
jan-Feb
5 Jan 10
1 Mar 10
3000£3,000
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12001,200
3 Nights
Mar- Apr
1 Mar 10
1 May 10
3250£3,250
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12191,219
2 Nights
May-June
1 May 10
2 Jul 10
3950£3,950
445445
14821,482
2 Nights
July-August
2 Jul 10
30 Aug 10
5250£5,250
574574
19131,913
2 Nights
61
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Please note special rates apply for school breaks and Cheltenham Gold Cup week as follows:
Week 16th Feb - £3,145
May Bank Holiday weeks - £3,695
Easter week - £4,000
Cheltenham Gold Cup - £900 per night
Booking Periods
We have three types of break available:
Weekly: Monday 4pm to Monday 10am
Mid-week: Monday 4pm to Friday 10am
Weekend: Friday 4pm to Sunday 5pm
However for peak periods like Easter, Xmas and New Year some short-break formats may not be available. Special rates apply for Cheltenham Gold Cup week - please ask for details.
Payment Terms
30% payable on booking
Balance payable 8 weeks before arrival
A breakages deposit of £250 is payable two weeks before arrival and refunded within one week of departure.
Guestbook for Thousand Acres
"Just wanted to say thank you for helping to make our weekend at Thousand Acres so enjoyable. Everything about the house was immaculate and your attention to detail was fantastic". - Gill
"Suzanne - thank you and your husband for allowing me to stay in your wonderful Manor House. I was lucky enough to have the master bedroom with its wonderful views". George S
"I just wanted to write and let you know how much we enjoyed staying at your home during the last five days. We thought it was wonderful and appreciated very much all the 'extras' you provided to give such a personal feel. Thank you again". Eric Y
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 74045
Name:
Suzanne Ryder
Tel:
+44 7831 680206
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