LAVENDER COTTAGE (STOW-ON-THE-WOLD) in Stow-On-The-Wold

Lavender Cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, sleeps four in two rooms.

Lavender Cottage consists of three floors and offers a comfortable layout for a relaxing stay. There are three bedrooms: a double and a twin on the first floor, served by a bathroom with a shower, basin and WC, and a king-size double on the second floor with its own bathroom, featuring a bath with handheld shower, basin and WC. There's also a cloakroom with basin and WC. The kitchen includes a dining area, underfloor heating and bi-fold doors leading to the garden. The sitting room has a woodburning stove for cosy evenings. Additional features include gas central heating, a Smart TV, WiFi, a coffee machine, washing machine, and a selection of books and games. Bed linen, towels, fuel, power and a starter pack for the stove are included. A cot with bedding, highchair and stair gate are available on request. There's roadside parking outside or a short walk away. The split-level garden offers a lawn and patio with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles. The property has a 250GBP Good Housekeeping Bond. Note: The Stow Horse Fair is held twice a year, on the Thursday closest to 12th May and the Thursday closest to 24th October, this is a traditional fair for people to meet up and trade which dates back to 1476 when its Charter was granted; Stow is very busy for a day or two before and after each fair, and a number of shops, pubs and restaurants are closed.

Amenities: Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Gas hob, double electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, coffee machine, toaster, washing machine, Smart TV, WiFi, telephone, selection of board games, books and puzzles. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot with bedding, highchair and stair gate available upon prior request. Roadside parking outside the Cottage or a short walk from the property. Split-level garden with patio and lawn with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles. Note: This property does not have a BBQ, however the cottage is located close to many lovely restaurants and takeaways all within a short walking distance. £250 Good Housekeeping Bond.

Region: Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.

Town: The highest town in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises olde worlde England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly Farmers' market. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antique shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of Stow, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way, Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close to the town. Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' as the River Windrush runs through the centre, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of the most popular Cotswold villages. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are all within easy reach and make a great day out. Cheltenham (20 miles away) is, architecturally, the most complete regency town in England. A spa town with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse-racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. At other times of year, it is host to literature, jazz, classical music, science and food and drink festivals. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called 'The City of Dreaming Spires’ has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within easy reach, making Stow-on-the-Wold an ideal base.