Berry Pen at Kingham Cottages

Berry Pen is situated in a private graveled courtyard in the popular village of Kingham with incredible gastro-pubs and surrounded by the beautiful rolling Cotswold countryside for walking and cycling in. This modern property is extremely comfortable and well equipped for you to enjoy all year around. The Space The large open plan living area contains a fully fitted kitchen with double oven and American style fridge freezer, dining for 8 (with the capacity for 16 when multiple cottages are booked) and soft seating around an open fire and flat screen TV. This space feels light and airy thanks to the substantially glazed south facing rear which overlooks the private courtyard garden of the cottage. There is a separate utility off the kitchen. The wheelchair accessible south facing garden is terraced with dry stone Cotswold walling and is accessed through large glazed double doors from the living area. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a super king size brass bedstead, comfortable chairs and freesat TV and DVD player. The en-suite bathroom has a bath, walk-in shower, vanity unit and WC. The second upstairs bedroom has a pair of single brass beds that can be zip-and-linked together creating a super-king and en-suite with bath, walk in shower, vanity unit and WC. The third bedroom is on the ground floor and can have one or two single beds as required with an en-suite shower room. If a member of your party is less mobile discuss your requirements with us and we will do all we can to ensure you can have a comfortable stay with us. Our cottages are notoriously well equipped including fully stocked catering cupboards from pans to serving dishes, champagne glasses to oils and spices. There are hairdryers and sewing kits as well as soaps, linen and towels. On arrival there is tea, coffee, milk, butter, jam and a freshly made loaf of bread so you can make yourself at home while you unpack. A travel cot, high chair and stair gate are in the property and a larger cot can be supplied on request (£20 supplement). The property has high spec double glazing, underfloor heating and a pressurised water system ensuring maximum comfort during your stay. This property is disabled friendly with a level access ground floor with downstairs bedroom and en-suite shower room. Guests also have shared access to our beautiful indoor heated pool and Turkish hammam as well as use of the hard tennis court and five acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. The gardens are spectacular with topiary and sculptures to enjoy and wonder at, two ponds perfect for watching birds and fishes and in the middle of the garden is a unique Pavilion inspired by The Alhambra. The whole house is available for rent with access to the shared 5 acre garden, indoor pool and outdoor hard tennis court. We ask that guests are mindful of other guests and our neighbours when it comes to making a lot of noise. The owners live on-site so if you have any problems during your stay there is always someone available for you to ask for help. Kingham village is a beautiful, quiet village which has found itself on the gastronomic map in recent years. The Kingham Plough and 'The Wild Rabbit' are both award winning pubs with the famous Daylesford organic farm shop 2 miles away. Most surrounding villages have excellent pubs, particularly The Kings Head in Bledington and The Chequers in Churchill. Daylesford Spa and Farm Shop can be reached by car in 5 minutes or on foot up a farm track in 20 minutes. The Spa is regularly written up as one of the best in the UK and the farm shop is the best organic food around. There are multiple places to eat here including a large cafe / restaurant, pizzeria and seasonal additions in the form of mobile shepherds huts. It has to be seen to be believed! Kingham is in the Cotswolds, attracting tourists from around the world looking at the 'quaint' English architecture, rolling hills and beautiful towns and villages. Near by Stow-on-the-Wold is famous for its antique shops, Bourton-on-the-water for it's beautiful setting and many other local villages each with their own charm. Kingham station is a mile away from the village and a bus meets most trains. The line runs from London Paddington, through Oxford and on to Hereford. Birmingham Airport is 50 minutes away by car. Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 2 hours and can be reached via public transport, taxi or car.