Millbank Cottage Mickleton, Gloucestershire

Holiday Rental Description

Holiday home
Settled in the peaceful village of Mickleton, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,Dating back to the early 19th century, it is a Listed Conservation cottage and retains a wealth of character features including an impressive inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove, exposed beams and original flagstone flooring. Enjoying a peaceful location, close to amenities and popular attractions, this charming cottage is the perfect base for a couple, a small family or a group of friends alike, who are seeking a relaxing holiday surrounded by countryside. Take a stroll up the paved pathway and enter into the entrance hall, which houses a convenient cloakroom with basin and WC. Enter into the warm and inviting sitting room, which is perfect for cosying up with your loved ones on the three-seater sofa, surrounded by beautiful furnishings and original features such as original flagstone flooring, exposed beams and exposed Cotswold stone walls, as you watch your favourite show on the wall-mounted Smart TV, all the while being kept warm and toasty by the woodburning stove. Adjacent to the sitting room is a quaint study, where you can take yourself away for some peace and quiet, settled with a good book, nestled into the armchair. If you are staying in to eat you can make your way through to the well-equipped kitchen, where you can rustle up flavoursome meals with the help of the electric range cooker, gas hob and microwave, as well as a dishwasher for ensuring an easy clean-up, before gathering at the smart breakfast bar to tuck into your meal! If you return from one of your walks with muddy clothes, do not fear – a handy utility containing a washing machine and tumble dryer sits next to the kitchen! Make your way up to the first-floor where you can get your rest in one of two well-presented bedrooms, a king-size with a TV, and a double bedroom, both boasting en-suites with underfloor heating and walk-in showers. Outside, a tranquil garden with patio and lawn provides the perfect space to soak up the sun and enjoy your meals alfresco style.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in rain shower, hand-held shower, freestanding bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC. Cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen. Utility. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Study

Area
The charming village of Mickleton in Gloucestershire lies on the western edge of the Cotswolds Hills, close to the borders of Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Boasting many attractive black and white buildings, Mickleton offers a good selection of village amenities including a well-stocked shop, farm shops offering a taste of the area and two traditional pubs. Mickleton village is home to the famous Pudding Club at the Three Ways House Hotel, Definitely worth booking ahead for a full on 'Pudding Club experience'. Mickleton lies just south of the infamous Meon Hill, said to have inspired Tolkien's Weathertop from The Lord of the Rings. The small market town of Chipping Campden is close by, boasting an elegant terraced high street dating back to the 14th century. Here you can discover old inns, specialist shops, tea rooms and a splendid 17th century market hall. Also nearby is Shipston-on-Stour with its magnificent 17th century church. Stratford-upon-Avon can be reached within a pleasant drive, and is alive with character with its famous theatre, medieval buildings, cafes, charming riverside walks and boating trips. The magnificent medieval castle at Warwick makes a great day out for all the family, or why not visit the National Trust house at Charlecote Park with its graceful gardens, intriguing maze and deer park? Many unspoilt Cotswold towns and villages are dotted about this wonderful rural area, making Mickleton a superb holiday destination at any time of year.

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
Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric range cooker, gas hob, fridge, kettle, toaster, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, hairdryer. 3 x Smart TVs, WiFi. Fuel and power inc in rent. Please note an initial supply of logs & kindling is provided for the property between October until end of March; additional log supplies can be purchased locally. Bed linen and towels inc in rent. Free on-street parking. Lawn and patio garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles