About the cottages:

The traditionally-built cottages are set in a peaceful and beautiful area, facing south with far-reaching views over open countryside. They are six miles from the Roman Town of Cirencester and only two-and-a-half miles from the Cotswold villages of Bibury and Barnsley, home to the late Rosemary Verey and her famous garden. Each cottage has a large enclosed garden with trees and shrubs. There is parking for two cars per cottage. Local maps and guide books are provided to enable you to explore the surrounding Cotswolds, but there is plenty of garden furniture if you would rather stay at home. There are excellent pubs, restaurants and shops within three miles, and pleasant walks in the picturesque Coln Valley. Local bus services run from Bibury and National ones from Cirencester.

LILAC COTTAGE: Sleeps 3 + cot/extra folding bed. Tourist Board rating ~ 4 stars.

The spacious sunny sitting room has a comfortable sofa and chairs, wood burning stove, TV, Freeview set-top box, DVD player, radio and CD player. The kitchen is well equipped with a quarry tile floor, new units, fridge freezer, electric cooker and microwave and window seat with dining area. The rear hallway, with plenty of space for coats and boots, leads to the garden and utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, W.C. and Belfast sink.

Upstairs, reached by a wide staircase with double handrails, there is a large double bedroom with 5' double bed and feature fireplace. There is plenty of room for an extra bed or cot. Across the landing is a cosy single bedroom with a built in hanging cupboard and shelving. Both bedrooms have fitted carpets. The bathroom has a bath with a power shower over it.

LAVENDER COTTAGE: Sleeps 4 + cot/extra folding bed. Tourist Board rating ~ 4 Stars

The sitting room is bright and spacious with a parquet floor, carpet and rugs. It has a window seat, flatscreen Freeview Digital TV with DVD player, radio and CD player, comfortable sofa and chairs. A wood-burning stove makes it even cosier. The kitchen is well equipped with fridge freezer, electric hob, oven and microwave. There is a window seat in the dining area. Through the rear hallway, with space for coats and boots, there is a utility room with W.C., washing machine, tumble dryer, overhead clothes dryer and Belfast sink.

Upstairs, reached by a wide staircase with double handrails, the main bedroom has a 5' bed, hand basin and feature fireplace. The smaller bedroom has two beds, one of which is in a raised alcove with storage space underneath. The bathroom has a power shower.

More information:

In both cottages fresh flowers, crisp white bed linen and large towels of good quality are provided each week. Tea, milk and biscuits are available on your arrival so you can relax with a cup of tea before unloading your car. The beds are always made up with duvets of a suitable 'tog' value for the time of year, prior to your arrival. (Please discuss with us if you would rather have sheets and blankets - available on the double beds only). We take pride in making sure that the cottages are always thoroughly cleaned and checked.

All heating and electricity charges are included in the price. Both cottages have supplementary room heaters and heated towel rails in the bathrooms. We provide enough wood for your first evening and then you can buy further supplies from us or locally.

If you intend doing a lot of walking we provide local maps and guide books. There are loungers and tables and chairs in the gardens.

Visitors' comments:

'Far from the madding crowd' Restful, comfortable in all respects. Wonderful for people and dogs. Mr and Mr R., London.

'A very enjoyable week in this well equipped cottage and lovely countryside. No complaints! Thank you.' Mr and Mrs R., Stowmarket, Suffolk.

'Exactly as imagined when looking at the brochure. A holiday to judge all others by. Thank you.' Mr and Mrs W., Corringham, Essex

'A superb cottage, love the flowers. Many thanks. We hope to come again.' Mr and Mrs J., Scalby, Scarborough

'Had a wonderful stay. We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly and will come back.' The E. Family, Hann, Germany

'Had a wonderful time here. You have thought of everything for comfort.' Mr and Mrs I., Staines, Middx