Stylish, child-friendly home near to pubs & river

A chic get-away from it all in a quintessentially English village with spacious family-friendly accommodation laid out over 3 floors. 10 minutes walk from the station & village & close to the beautiful Cookham countryside & Thames. The 3 bedrooms all have a bath/shower room of their own. With a private enclosed garden & 2 parking spaces. The house is ideal for both couples & families. Fully equipped with high quality furnishings, a home away from home. Well-behaved pets welcome (small charge). Located in the vibrant but beautiful village of Cookham, our elegant home in Payton Gardens offers the perfect multi-generational accommodation. For guests looking for a country break but with all the modern trappings of modern life, our elegant house should tick the box! Elegantly and comfortably furnished, light and airy with access to glorious country walks, The River Thames, plus an amazing array of pubs and cafes just a short walk away from the house. Whether you are looking for a short break or a long-term stay our Payton Gardens house will have you feeling perfectly at home! As you open the front door the light and airy hallway invite you in. Wood flooring and a large doormat have been laid so you can kick off those muddy boots with no worries! The kitchen is tastefully fitted with quality high gloss units and granite surfaces as well as attractive mood lighting. There is an integrated double Neff oven and microwave plus a gas hob plus, Neff dishwasher, large fridge freezer, and an AEG washer/dryer (for larger drying we have also installed a condenser dryer). The breakfast bar seats two. Also off the hallway is the very spacious downstairs WC, again fitted to a high standard with a Villeroy & Boch suite and Italian floor and wall tiles. The wood floor flows into the sitting/dining room which is a wonderful light airy and elegant room. The high ceilings add to make the room feel particularly spacious and the large french windows opening onto the garden allow the natural light to flood in. The dining area has a quality contemporary glass dining table which comfortably seats 6 people and the talking point is always the unusual clock, that was carried back from Spain after a city break! In the sitting room area, the sumptuous and large elegant sofas invite you to snuggle up and watch TV or chat the night away. The TV has an amazon fire stick so you catch up on your favourite programs or download a film. The French windows open out onto the level-enclosed garden. The good-sized patio has a rattan table and chairs which can seat 8 people. We also offer a contemporary BBQ, charcoal and tools, and garden toys for younger children in the shed. The master bedroom, third bedroom, and family bathroom are located on the second floor. The Master bedroom has an en-suite with a rainfall shower and hand shower and is again fitted with a Villeroy & Boch suite and high-quality Italian tiles plus a heated towel rail. For guests staying under a month, we provide bathrobes and complimentary slippers (adult sizes only). This bedroom also has a TV and amazon firestick for those wanting a duvet day! The family bathroom has a wonderful deep Villeroy & Boch bath, ideal for a soak after a long day exploring the countryside as well as an over-bath shower. The large mirror makes the bathroom light and airy and a heated towel rail to envelope guests in a warm snuggly towel. The smallest room is the third room and it is by no means a single room. Again it's a light and spacious room with 2 windows flooding in natural light. Both the third bedroom and the master bedroom have floor-to-ceiling wardrobes which offer amazing storage for those staying for long stays. A rollaway bed can also be added to this room for children under 12 years at no extra charge (please request this when booking). The third floor hosts a very spacious second bedroom with a large contemporary Super-King bed. The en-suite bathroom has a large shower, towel rails and again is furnished with a Villeroy suite and quality Italian tiles. For those looking for longer stays, there is a good-sized storage cupboard. For families with young children we can provide a travel cot, high chair, booster seat, and stair gates & baby bath - please message us and we will make sure these are available for your stay. From Payton Gardens, you can walk into Cookham Village where you can eat, shop or take the train to Marlow, Windsor, or even central London. Cookham itself has an amazing butcher, French Delicatessen, and a fabulous general store. In the old part of the village, there is also a great gift/party shop, ladies' clothes shop, a cycle shop, and a truly outstanding model railway shop. It is also worth taking the opportunity to visit the renowned Spencer Gallery. Cookham is most definitely spoilt for choice for pubs and restaurants. At our last count, we counted 14 pubs/restaurants dotted through the Dean and the village. The Thames flows through the village and a walk to the lock is most definitely a great way to spend an hour or so, watch the boats come and go. with a few pubs dotted along the way! Most arguably Cookham will have been an inspiration for the Author, Kenneth Grahame, as Cookham was his childhood home. The beautiful town of Marlow is less than 3 miles away. Marlow is most famous for suspension the bridge, which is a scaled-down version of the suspension bridge in Budapest, Hungry, both built by William Tierney Clark and the Compleat Angler Hotel. Marlow has a fabulous park, on the edge of the river, where you can feed the ducks, hire a small boat or simply stroll along the Thames path. Marlow also has 2 Michelin Starred Restaurants, as well a good variety of other restaurants, and shopping. Boats can be hired for trips up or down the Thames from the Park. There are also some beautiful shops in Marlow for those needing a little retail therapy. On the other side of Cookham is Maidenhead; also within a 3-mile drive. Here there is a new modern leisure centre, crazy golf near to the Thames. For couples and adults, The famous Waterside, Fat Ducks & Crown at Bray are on the outskirts of Maidenhead. The Roux at Skindles offers great food and Cocktails on the Thames. Cliveden is great for families and couples, the gardens are worth a visit (for children the maze is a hit), and of course, you can always spoil yourself at the spa or the great culinary delights offered by the Hotel. There is a bus stop close to the house. The train station is a 5-minute walk (cutting through the park) giving access to Maidenhead, Marlow, Windsor, Reading, Henley & London with ease. The house & garden are for the sole use of our guests and we have 2 dedicated parking spaces. There are numerous Taxis companies and Uber is available. We have written a guide with all the local attractions to make the most of your stay and also recommendations to some of our favourite pubs, takeaways and restaraunts. Our home is in a cul-de-sac in a quiet residential area on the edge of Cookham Village and a stone's throw to Cookham Dean, the River Thames, and the Cookham Moor. The house is also a short walk from the Station, making this an ideal location for visitors who want to visit London, Windsor, Henley, and Oxford. The bus stop is 5 minutes walk from the house, giving access to Maidenhead and Bourne End and the Station is 10 minutes walk. From the station you can catch the Marlow Donkey (train) to Bourne End & Marlow or a train to Maidenhead which gives quick access to London Paddington. There are a good number of local taxis always available. Charges for pets: If you are staying up to 30 nights we charge per £5.00 night for up to 2 pets. Dogs must not be left unaccompanied in the house and are not allowed upstairs or on the sofas. Cots (travel cot), stair gates, high chair, baby bath, booster seat - all are available on request (please request when booking and we will make sure that these are available for your stay - we do not provide the linen for cots. We love to say a warm welcome with our fruit bowl, and fresh milk for your arrival. Tea and coffee are provided as well as salt and pepper. Our accommodation can sleep 5 adults or a rollaway bed is available for children under 12 giving accommodation for 4 adults and 2 children. Regrettably, we do not host parties of 6 adults. Please message at least 2 days prior to your arrival so that this can be arranged. Both the TVs have Amazon Firesticks which you access via an amazon account enabling you to connect to hundreds of digital channels and films. We provide a BBQ, tools so that you enjoy cooking outdoors but request that this is cleaned after use. Use of Bathrobes and complimentary slippers are provided for stays under 30 days. Spare Linen & Towels: Spare Linen & towels are provided as standard for all stays over 1 week (these will be in the drawers of each room). However, if you are staying under 1 week there is spare linen available in the airing cupboard. Garden: For stays up to 21 days we will attend to the garden (mowing etc) and for stays, over 21 days we provide a lawnmower and strimmer (the mowing service is not included as this is reflected in the long-stay discount). You are welcome to bring your own pots etc if you wish to make the garden your own piece of tranquility! EV Charging: We do not allow the charging of electric vehicles via the house sockets. Cleaning for COVID: We follow Airbnb’s five-step enhanced cleaning process, which is based on Airbnb’s cleaning handbook that was developed in partnership with experts. Here are a few highlights: We sanitize high-touch surfaces, down to the doorknobs, and disinfect the entire house with a fogging machine after cleaning. We use cleaners and disinfectants approved by global health agencies. We refer to cleaning checklists to thoroughly clean each room. We provide extra cleaning supplies, so you can clean as you stay inc anti-bacterial spray, hand-gel, wipes, and spare masks (in case you forget yours!) We comply with local laws, including any additional safety or cleaning guidelines.