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Traditional Cotswold stone cottage with wonderful views and log burning fires

Vacation home in Cheltenham with kitchen and patio

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Located in the picturesque village of Lower Swell, Leys View Cottage is a charming traditional Cotswold stone property that offers a perfect blend of character and modern comfort. Enjoy log burning stoves, beams and stone mullion windows along with contemporary kitchen and bathrooms. Take advantage of free WiFi access throughout your stay.

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9.8 out of 10
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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Traditional Cotswold stone cottage with wonderful views and log burning fires

Leys View Cottage is a delightful traditional Cotswold stone property located in the beautiful village of Lower Swell which is only a mile from the famous market town of Stow on the Wold. The beautifully presented 4 bedroom/2 bathroom property has all the character and charm of a traditional Cotswold home accompanied by a modern and stylish interior.

Located only a 2 minute walk to the centre of the village, Leys View Cottage looks out over open fields to both the front and rear and is only 200 metres to the highly regarded local pub, the Golden Ball, with its great reputation for good food and local ales. Located in the heart of the Cotswolds the cottage offers a perfect central base from which to explore the region.

Dating back to approximately 1595, the cottage has undergone renovations to the kitchen and bathrooms and now blends traditional features of log burners, beams and stone mullion windows with a contemporary kitchen and bathrooms. The property boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms and 2 reception rooms. The cottage is well furnished throughout with high quality fixtures and fittings offering a modern and contemporary twist that complement a wealth of period features including log burning stoves, beams throughout and a magnificent vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom. There is a good size private garden with a paved patio and a small lawn that looks out over the stone wall to open countryside beyond.

Accommodation

The house sleeps a maximum of 8 people in 4 bedrooms. On entry you come in to the entrance nook with its traditional wood floor, log burning stove and two armchairs making it the perfect spot to read a book or enjoy a glass of your favourite tipple in front of the fire. Leading off the entrance nook, all located on the ground floor, are the sitting room which looks out to the front of the property, the kitchen/diner which looks out to the garden at the rear, the main family bathroom and the stairs to the first floor (please note that the stairs are quite steep in keeping with a property of this era. If any guests have restricted mobility please do enquire beforehand to ensure that access will not be a problem).

On the first floor is the Master bedroom and 3 further bedrooms – one double and two twins - along with a contemporary shower room.

To the front of the property is a small, pretty cottage garden bordered by a traditional Cotswold stone wall. To the rear there are 7 steps from the bi-folding doors in the kitchen up to paved patio with a dining set for 6 people. During the summer months a gas barbecue is available. Stepping up from the patio there is a small lawn with a Cotswold stone wall to the rear overlooking open countryside. The garden has a number of borders that are well stocked and laid out in a cottage style.

Parking is located directly opposite the house to the front in parking bays that are shared with neighbouring properties. Parking is unallocated so it is on a first come, first served basis. Please note that parking is on the other side of the road to the property so please do take care when crossing the road especially with children.

The ground floor comprises:-

Sitting Room:- Overlooking the front of the property with one three seater sofa, one two seater sofa and two armchairs, coffee table, a traditional stone fireplace with log burning stove, gorgeous stone mullion window, flat screen TV and DVD player.

Kitchen/Diner:- Stylish modern kitchen with solid wood cabinets, stone worktops and bi-folding doors opening the house out to the garden during the spring and summer months. Large range cooker with 6 burner electric hob and two ovens, dishwasher, two fridges, freezer, kettle, toaster, microwave and equipped with all crockery, cutlery, pans and cooking utensils.

The open plan dining area has built in wooden benches to two sides of the table and four dining chairs providing dining for up to 8 people. There is a wall mounted flat screen TV.

Family Bathroom – Contemporary modern white suite and slate floor, Bath with shower over, toilet, sink and storage cupboard housing the water tank.

Stairs leading to first floor with the following rooms:-

Master Bedroom:- Double bed with built in wardrobes

Bedroom 2:- Double bed with traditional style hooks for clothes hangers

Bedroom 3:- Twin beds with built in wardrobe overlooking the rear garden

Bedroom 4:- Twin beds with built in wardrobe overlooking the rear garden

Shower room:- Walk in shower, basin and toilet.

Wifi :– free Wifi/internet access is provided

Mobile phone service:- the property generally receives a good signal and has a good mobile reception but please be aware that signal coverage may vary depending upon which mobile network you are with.

Interaction with guests

Access will be via keys left in a key safe and the code for this will be supplied to guests the day prior to their arrival.

How to find us

From the A429 Fosse Way:-

1. From the South side (coming from the A40 before joining the A429. As you at Stow on the Wold you will come to a set of traffic lights and directly opposite the lights you will see the Unicorn pub. At the lights you need to be in the left hand lane and turn immediately left when you reach the traffic lights. You will head downhill, passed the sign for Lower Swell and at the bottom you will reach an S-bend. As you exit the bend you will a 20 mph sign, caution

children and directly after that you will see the parking bays on the left. From the parking bays Leys View Cottage is at the left end of the terrace of cottages as you look. If you get as far as the Golden Ball pub you have gone too far!

2. From the North (coming on the A429 heading South). As you approach Stow on the Wold you will pass Tesco on the left hand side, you will then go through a set of traffic lights and at the second set of traffic lights you need to be in the right hand lane to go right to Lower Swell. You will head downhill, passed the sign for Lower Swell and at the bottom you will reach an S-bend. As you exit the bend you will a 20 mph sign, caution children and directly after that you will see the parking bays on the left. From the parking bays Leys View Cottage is at the left end of the terrace of cottages as you look. If you get as far as the Golden Ball pub you have gone too far!

About the area

Famous for quintessentially English market towns and villages built from honey-coloured stone, the Cotswolds are a range of gently rolling hills and the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales making them a perfect base for keen walkers and cyclists.

Getting around

From the property it is a short walk to the centre of the village and about a mile to the market square in Stow on the Wold. If you wish to explore the beautiful towns, villages and countryside of the Cotswolds it is recommended to have a car or, alternatively, travel by bike or horse power!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

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Cheltenham, England

What's nearby

  • Old Mill - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cotswold Farm Park - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • The Model Village - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Sezincote House & Garden - 10 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 12 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell at Stow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Box Bush - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Porch House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Chestnut Tree - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Cotswold stone cottage with wonderful views and log burning fires pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Cotswold stone cottage with wonderful views and log burning fires?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Cotswold stone cottage with wonderful views and log burning fires?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Cotswold stone cottage with wonderful views and log burning fires located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Edward's Church and Fosse Gallery Fine Art. Old Mill is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

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