The Glen (Ilmington)

The Glen is pretty, chocolate-box Grade II listed Cotswold stone holiday cottage. Semi-detached and part thatched, this delightful property also benefits from an attractive and enclosed garden. Enter into a large dining hall, perfect for more formal or special celebrations around the dining table. Through into the large breakfast kitchen, well-equipped for preparing family meals and complete with a sofa and informal dining area enabling all to gather and keep "chef" company. The cosy sitting room has a feature inglenook fireplace and comfortable seating to retire to and enjoy the warmth, glow and crackle of the open fire. Upstairs, bedroom one is spacious and light with a king-size mahogany sleigh bed and en-suite shower room. Choose between a super-king size bed or twin single beds in bedroom two and finally, bedroom three is a comfortable single; bedrooms two and three share the family bathroom. Ground Floor: Sitting room With cosy inglenook fireplace and open fire, television, DVD and CD player and radio. Dining hall A generous area for more formal dining. Breakfast kitchen With flagstone floor and exposed beams and table and chairs. The kitchen is complete with and electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Utility room With washing machine. First Floor: Bedroom one With a 5' king-size bed. En-suite shower room With shower, wash basin and WC. Bedroom two With twin 3' zip and link beds that can be converted to a 6' super-king size bed on request. Bedroom three With a 3' single bed. Family bathroom With bath shower attachment, wash basin and WC. Outside: Attractive enclosed garden overlooking the Norman church and built over two levels with steps. Garden furniture and summerhouse. Roadside parking. Additional Information: Oil central heating. Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Rural Retreats will be held responsible. Step out of the french doors in the kitchen onto the patio or wander up the steps to the second level lawned area and enjoy al fresco evenings in this charming garden, or retreat to the summer house for a little more comfort. For children wishing to explore, ask them to seek out the secluded Wendy house at the top of this gently sloping garden. Ilmington is a delightful village nestling at the foot of the Cotswold hills, surrounded by good walking countryside and lying in one of the UK's designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Two traditional country pubs (including the Howard Arms, well-known locally for its excellent restaurant) are within easy walking distance of the cottage in addition to the well-stocked village shop. This holiday at a glance Sleeps five guests Three bedrooms. One bathroom and one en-suite shower room. Exposed beams and flagstone floors in the kitchen. Peaceful, picturesque village with volumes of charm and character. Part thatched roof. Open fire. Children and babies welcome (travel cot and highchair available on request). Attractive enclosed garden with summerhouse overlooking the Norman church and built over two levels with steps. Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge). WiFi. Roadside parking.