Benfield Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire

Holiday Rental Description

Holiday home
Benfield is a period townhouse situated in the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire. The property has many period features such as an Aga, exposed oak beams, flagstone floors which all bring a cosy countryside feel to the property. Internally there is an open-plan living room with a large open fire, a fitted kitchen and dining area. Upstairs has two doubles bedrooms spaced across two floors and a separate bathroom, shower room and WC. There is also a conservatory with a day bed for any extra guests. An enclosed courtyard sits in the middle of the building. Roadside parking is available. Note: This property requires a refundable Good House Keeping Bond of £200. Two pets welcome at a charge of £25 per pet per stay.

Accomodation Details
Over three floors. Four bedrooms: 1 x first floor master bedroom with double bed, 1 x first floor twin, 2 x second floor double bedroom. Ground floor cloakroom with WC. First floor bathroom with slipper bath, handheld shower, washbasin and WC. Second floor shower room with shower, washbasin and WC. Kitchen/dining area. Living room. Conservatory with day bed. Utility.

Area
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 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. 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.

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.

Amenities
Heating with woodburner. AGA with 2 hotplates, 3 ovens, fridge/freezer, dishwasher. Cafetiere for coffee making. All supplies in the well stocked pantry are available for use. TV, DVD, WiFi, iPod Dock. Fuel, starter pack for woodburner and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking, loading and unloading available outside the property. Two pets welcome at a charge of £25 per pet per stay. Pets are not allowed on soft furnishings or upstairs. Plenty of supplies are available for your four legged friends. There is only a very small courtyard at Benfield, however there are plenty of good walks in the area. Cot and highchair available. Shop and pub 0.1 miles. Note: This property requires a refundable Good House Keeping Bond of £200. Note: Benfield is located on Sheep Street which runs through the heart of Stow on the Wold; some guests may be aware of the traffic noise, which is to be expected in a bustling market town. Note: Second floor double bed can only be accessed from one side. NOTE - the cottage has quite steep steps in places, if you have limited mobility, please get in touch if you want more information.