Escape to our enchanting retreat situated in the picturesque Cotswold village of Blockley. The house sits idyllically within a former mill dating back to the late 17th century with beautiful views over the Blockley brook. The property offers the perfect blend of Cotswold charm and modern comfort, providing and ideal setting for relaxation and exploring the captivating countryside.
Property Highlights
* Comfortable living spaces
* Well equipped kitchen
* Tranquil private garden
* Picturesque village
Things to be honest about
The mill stream provides a constant, peaceful and soothing natural white noice.
Living spaces:
The living spaces in the house are spacious, providing the ideal environment for family gatherings and socialising.
- On the ground floor, the open plan kitchen is equipped with an AGA, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine. In the utility room, you’ll find a further American fridge/freezer, air fryer, microwave, washer/dryer and other useful appliances. The dining area is spacious enough for the whole family or friends to share a delicious meal after a day exploring the Cotswolds.
- On the first floor, the living room features high apex ceilings and wonderful views over the gardens. The big comfortable sofas are perfect for reading or watching a movie, with the log burner providing warmth and ambiance.
- The study provides a comfortable space to catch-up on work or escape with a book.
Bedrooms:
1. The main bedroom on the first floor benefits from a beautiful view over the garden and versatile sleeping arrangements with a super king size bed, which could also be converted into two single beds. The room includes a spacious antique wardrobe and ottoman for seating.
2. The ground floor bedroom features exposed beams, a comfortable king sized bed and charming wardrobe.
3. The third bedroom can be found on the second floor, featuring a double bed and ceiling eaves windows that allow plenty of natural light to flood in.
Bathrooms:
- on the first floor off the central hallway is a bathroom with a roll-top bath and rain shower.
- a second shower room is available on the ground floor.
Outside:
No doubt, the stunning gardens add to the uniqueness of the house. The sunny rear terrace runs the entire length of the property and offers an ideal space for al fresco dining and to enjoy the views.
There is private parking for two cars in the communal parking area.
Village:
Blockley is a delightful village which benefits from a village shop, cafe and two pubs as well as a popular gym. Your host would be more than happy to recommend local attractions, activities and dining options.
Close by in the local village:
The village has a shop and cafe which is run by village residents - a real testimony to the people that live in the village. This highly popular cafe doubles as a fine-dining restaurant four evenings a week. There are also two public houses, an excellent primary school, a Church, a popular gym, and many active and well-supported clubs and societies.
Whole Property
Van Zyl and his team know what it takes to ensure guests receive the most courteous, professional and welcoming service, so you can be sure you will be in good hands. Should you have any questions or queries regarding the property or the area it’s located in, the team will be happy to help. Their contact details will be supplied once your booking is confirmed.
Distances you should know:
Chipping Campden 3 miles, Moreton-in-Marsh 4 miles (Trains to London Paddington from 85 minutes), Stow-on-the-Wold 8 miles, Stratford-on-Avon 14 miles, Cheltenham 19 miles, and Oxford 25 miles. (Distances and times are approximate).
More on the local area and things to do during your stay:
Blockley is one of the larger Cotswold villages and largely unspoilt due to it being a hidden gem, midway between Moreton-in-Marsh and Chipping Campden, Blockley was a main centre of the silk industry in the 18th and 19th centuries with the silk mills using the waters of the brook which runs through the centre of the village.
Blockley was regularly featured in the television series of Father Brown: the late Norman church, St Peter and St Paul`s, was used as the fictional St Mary`s Church and the vicarage as Father Brown`s residence.
The Cotswolds is known for its honey-stone buildings, but Blockley has some of the brightest around. A favourite thing to do by many is to wander the streets and admire its historic buildings. Blockley was made a conservation area in 1976 to preserve its character.
Some of the local buildings date back to the medieval period, but many of the houses you can see today like along Northwick Terrace - were built in the 18th century.
Places to vist:
- Church of St Peter and St Paul - Built around 1180 for the Bishops of Worcester
- Father Brown Filming Locations
- Mill Dene Garden - Mill Dene is privately owned garden in the village that`s open to the public from April-October. This traditional English Country Garden was established in 1965 and covers 2.5 acres, set over several levels surrounding an old water mill and with the Brockley Brook trickling by.
- Walks from Blockley - Blockley is on the route of the Heart of England Way, Diamond Way (North Cotswold) and Monarchs Way long-distance walking routes.
- You can walk east to Batsford village and around the edge of Batsford Arboretum before heading back to Blockley via the Monarch`s Way (4.5 miles). Or go north to Chipping Campden and back via the village of Broad Campden with its pretty thatched cottages (7.7 miles)
- Visit beautiful gardens including Bourton House Garden, Sezincite House and Garden, Batsford Arboretum and the Cotswold Falconry Centre.
- Court Barn Museum
- Market town of Moreton-in-Marsh
- Broadway for boutique shops, restaurants and the Broadway Tower
PLEASE NOTE - This listing is pet friendly however it is important to note that there is a £50 extra fee per pet.
UPON BOOKING: If you do not have any reviews we will need you to provide more details about yourself (ie. work credentials such as a LinkedIn profile or similar) and the purpose of your stay.
EARLY CHECK-IN: A guaranteed early check-in can be arranged subject to availability at an extra charge.
LATE CHECK OUT: On the day of departure, we kindly ask all guests to vacate the property by 11AM. A guaranteed late check-out can be arranged subject to availability at an extra charge.
LONGER STAYS: For stays 14 nights and longer, complimentary cleaning may be provided. Details to be confirmed after booking
*Please respect the neighbours and keep the noise down between 10pm and 8am
*No house parties
*No smoking allowed
*Please remove your shoes inside the property
*Total number of occupants will not exceed the quoted number unless agreed beforehand
*Please do not move furniture
*All trash and perishables must be disposed of and dishes washed before departure
*Failing to return keys to the key box will result in an extra fee of £90
*Losing a set of keys will result in an *£150 charge to get them replaced. (*The penalty charge may be more if we need to get the locks changed.)
We provide our guests with a `home away from home` experience. Therefore, we would really appreciate all our guests to leave the place as close to as how they found it. Any excessive mess that requires our cleaners to go beyond the standard check out clean (changing linen, preparing the property for the next guest and restocking of general house supplies etc.) will be charged to the guests. Please also note that we will charge a penalty fee of £500 if any of our house rules are broken.
