Gables Cottage, Churchill

Gables Cottage is a beautiful Grade ll listed Cotswold stone cottae, with three-bedrooms sleeping six guests, in Churchill, Nestled in the peaceful village of Churchill you will find this beautiful Grade ll listed, Cotswold stone cottage, Gables cottage. The property is an ideal base for a small family, small group of friends or three couples seeking a relaxing break in the Cotswolds. Be greeted by two convenient off-road parking spaces, where you can leave your vehicle and enter the property through the back door into the little porch which is ideal for kicking off your muddy boots, as you walk into the property and see the lovely dual aspect sitting room in front of you which has an abundance of character including striking exposed oak beams, exposed Cotswold stone and flagstone flooring in one half of the room with a large inglenook fireplace home to a warming woodburning stove to warm you up on a cold winter evening. Head through the lovely beamed hallway and into the kitchen/diner, where you will find everything you need to cook up a delicious meal whilst listening to your favourite tunes through the iPhone music player, before retreating with your guests to the extendable wooden dining table to enjoy your heart-warming meal. To discover the upper floors of the property, take the narrow, wooden spiral staircase that has a handrail in the centre and fixed stairgates at the top and bottom, where you will find two well-presented bedrooms; the master is a spacious, dual aspect room with elm floorboards and an inviting king-size bed, with plenty of storage for your belongings as well as an en-suite shower room, the second bedroom at the other end of the property is another spacious dual aspect room with striking oak beams and elm flooring, containing a king-size bed and a quaint ornamental inglenook fireplace. Sharing its floor with these bedrooms is the bathroom which is a light and airy space where you can enjoy a relaxing soak amongst the bubbles. A second steep, narrow, spiral staircase leads you up to the eaves of the cottage where you will be greeted by the attractive oak beams and exposed wooden flooring, this room contains twin beds and a three-seater sofa, with built-in storage space. There is a beautiful enclosed garden at the back of the cottage, comprising of lawn and patio areas, with an outdoor table and plenty of seating, as well as a barbecue and a selection of children’s outdoor toys for you to make use of. A handy outhouse which sits within the garden and contains a large fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer so you and your guests can go home with a bag of clean washing! However, you choose to spend your time in the Cotswolds, be sure to choose Gables Cottage as your home-away-from-home. Note: Two dogs welcome for an extra charge of £20.00 each. Amenities: Oil fired central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, electric hob, microwave 2 x fridge/freezer, 2 x washing machines, 2 x tumble dryers, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, BT TV, iPhone 5+ music player, telephone, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair, cot and fixed stairgates available. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Lawn and patio garden with furniture, barbecue and children’s outdoor toys. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.9 miles, pub 0.2 miles 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 pretty and rural village of Churchill lies in a picture-perfect position, encompassed by the glorious landscapes of the Somerset Countryside. Settled on the Western edge of the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Beauty, this charming community is filled with breath-taking hiking trails and thrilling cycle paths making this the ultimate destination for avid walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. Complemented by a quintessential Post Office with a handy local store and a tea room, along with a friendly local pub, visitors to the area have all their needs covered! With the Dolebury warren Iron Age Hill Fort and Reborrow Warren right on your doorstep and the villages of Winscombe and Cheddar within reaching distance, there are an abundance of activities to keep you occupied throughout your stay. Explore Druid's Temple and Gorsey Bigbury Henge, or spend the day at Puxton Park, a firm favourite amongst those travelling with little ones. Head underground with Gough Cave and Cheddar Gorge, or see the Cheddar Lion Rock and Lookout Tower, before returning to the comfort of your home-away-from-home. With so much adventure right at your fingertips, Churchill is a superb location from which to enjoy any self-catering escape to Somerset.