Mill on the Floss Boddington, Gloucestershire

Holiday Rental Description

Thought to date back in part to the Tudor period and in part to the Victorian era, this old mill – located in a picturesque hamlet – was converted during the 1980s and takes care to retain much of the home’s period features including the mill shaft, which is a striking centrepiece to the living space. Multiple levels, some at split levels in this home reference the mechanical workings of the mill and intersect original mill components creating a wonderfully unique space.

What’s more, the home’s owners have put a lot of thought into the environmental footprint of this home by upcycling furniture, using energy-efficient appliances, using a solar PV system, and including garden plants with low watering requirements.

On sunny mornings, we would love to begin our days here with breakfast at the outdoor dining table in the sun-trapped courtyard before exploring the grounds at a leisurely pace. Wander the grounds’ passages, grassy knolls – that are home to birds and rabbits – fruit trees – bearing plums, pears, apples and figs – or rest beside the old mill pond which features Lily pads and dragonflies.

In the afternoon, the large lawn is an ideal spot for a game of croquet, or why not head out for the day and visit Cheltenham, with the town centre just fifteen minutes away by car or the racecourse a short ten-minute drive away. Whatever you have planned for your visit, this home provides a truly amazing setting to stay in.

Home truths:
*This home is spread across three floors with no internal lift so may not be suitable for those with restricted mobility
*Due to the original mill components in this home, children should be supervised at all times and the home may not be suitable for families with small children
*The super king bed in bedroom three can be configured as two singles upon request
*Bedroom three features an open layout, separated from the living room by a curtain, with a banistered opening onto the lower hallway
*This home has a solar PV system
*There is a specially fitted outdoor shower with mixed luke warm water supply to wash dogs off after muddy walks
*There is ample space for three cars with the on-site parking