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 cottages has a large enclosed gardens 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, DVD player, radio and CD player. The kitchen is well equipped with a quarry tile floor, new units, fridge freezer electric cooker and microwave. There is a window seat in the dining area for extra seating. The rear hallway, which has plenty of space for coats and boots, leads to the garden and utility room with washing machine, tumble drier, W.C. and Belfast sink.

Upstairs, reached by a wide staircase with double handrails, there is a small landing leading left to 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, TV and DVD player, radio and CD player and wood burning stove. The kitchen is well equipped with fridge freezer, electric hob, oven and microwave. The dining area has a window seat for extra seating. Through the rear hallway, with space for coats and boots, there is a utility room with W.C., washing machine, tumble drier 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.

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). Both cottages have heated towel rails in the bathroom and supplementary room heaters if required. We take pride in making sure that the cottages are always thoroughly cleaned and checked.

The heating and hot water are provided by 'off peak' electricity which is included in the weekly price. The 'normal' electricity consumption is metered and paid for at the end of your stay. 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. Should you get wet and muddy, there is a clothes rack airer in the utility room.

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