We are new to VRBO but have many fantastic reviews from happy guests who have stayed with us since we opened earlier in 2022.
Lansdowne Cottage is secluded in the picturesque village of Swerford, on the edge of the Cotswold. Interior designed to an exceptional standard, the property of over 2500 sqft comprises:
BOOT ROOM & UTILITY
• Bench, wardrobes, hooks, umbrellas and wellies provided in pretty much every size for children and adults
• Bosch washing machine & dryer [washing tablets supplied], butlers sink, Iron, Ironing board, clothes rack
• Toilet - ground floor toilet and basin
KITCHEN
• large vaulted kitchen fully equipped with Gaggenau Oven, Microwave, Gaggenau induction hob, Dishwasher [tablets supplied], Lavazza coffee machine [Capsules provided], milk frother, large fridge freezer with ice and filtered water, le Creuset cookware, compact food processor, Nutribullet, citrus juicer, mandolin, garlic press, can opener, knives + utensils, selection of cookbooks
• Dining table - there is a dining table with eight chairs in the kitchen
LIVING AREAS
• Main Reception Room - two 3 -seater sofas, armchair and stools, 36”TV, cabinet and wood burning stove
• Snug Reception Room - beyond the main reception room is a smaller snug, with a large 4 seater sofa, coffee table and stools, large 50” TV, Nintendo Switch console and wood burning Stove
• Conservatory – sofa and armchair amongst the plants overlooking the garden
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms in total: all have top of the range Hypnos beds, amazing 1000 thread count sheets from The White Company, Hungarian goose down Super-king size pillows, anti-allergy Square Pillows and anti-allergy Duvets, White Company towels + two adult bathrobes, hair dryer, a full range of luxury ILA SPA toiletries are supplied for your use while at the property. Cot beds can also be added to the bedrooms by request.
• 1) First Floor Bedroom Suite - Emperor size bed [2mx2m], Danish sofa in bay window, bench, wardrobe, ensuite bathroom with large Lefroy Brooks double ended bath, shower enclosure, enclosed toilet room, double basins with concealed storage, shaver socket, all Water Monopoly aged brass fittings.
• 2) First Floor Bunk Room – Small Treehouse bunk bed room [2x small single beds] for two children, draws outside, kids chair, mirrors
• 3) Loft Bedroom Suite – Emperor size bed [2mx2m], Deep armchair, lamp, wardrobe, Drawers, there is a bathroom adjacent that can be accessed without going through the bedroom, large double ended bath, shower enclosure, toilet and single basin, shaver socket, all Water Monopoly aged brass fittings.
• 4) Annex Bedroom Suite - the annex is at ground floor and is detached but only by a few meters from the kitchen - Emperor size bed [2mx2m], Sofa, Coffee table, cabinet, Wardrobe, 43” TV, Ensuite bathroom with shower enclosure, toilet enclosure, Single basin, shaver socket, Drawers, all Water Monopoly aged brass fittings.
OUTSIDE
• Garden - the House is set in 1/3 of an acre of private garden with fantastic views over the valley beyond
• Outdoor living – there is an outside dining area for up to 8 and egg BBQ, there are also outside lounge chairs and benches
• Greenhouse – there is a greenhouse and kitchen garden with produce for the guests to pick and eat
• Parking - there is one parking space for the cottage in the yard next to the access footpath to the property. If you have more than one car they will need to park in road outside the yard.
OTHER
• Board games – monopoly, scrabble, uno, cards, bird bingo, chess, draughts and more
• Books - Children’s books + a selection of books for grown ups
• Music – Integrated sound system in main reception and kitchen, independent speakers in Annex and first floor bedrooms
• TV – terrestrial TV, Apple TV, Netflix, Disney+ [there are four TV’s in the house]
• Gaming – there is Nintendo Switch with four controllers in the snug
• WIFI - 200mbps to all areas – data is via a hardwired optical link.
HEATING AND COOLING
• Lansdowne Cottage is brand new and extremely well insulated to retain warmth in winter and stay cool in summer. The hot water and underfloor heating is from air-source heat pumps, so there is no fossil fuel combustion onsite and as soon as it is possible, we will be sourcing all electricity from renewables.
OCCUPANCY
• We love animals, but no pets are allowed at the property for any reason. The property is for a maximum of 6 adults and 2 children [under 18] only, unless agreed in advance of booking.