Granary, Oosland Barns, Bidford-on-Avon

The Granary is a cosy but spacious, rural, semi-detached barn conversion sleeping 4 guests in 1 double and 1 twin bedroom with 1 bathroom. Open plan kitchen-dining area, living room with wood burner, garden and shared courtyard with 3 other holiday homes, at the heart of a family-run arable farm. In walking distance of Bidford-on-Avon. The property is dog-friendly* (additional fee applies) and ideally located to explore the Cotswolds and nearby Stratford-upon-Avon. Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted to stay overnight. *Dogs: Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome at the cottage for an additional fee per dog. The pet fee is NOT included in your booking fee. A request for an additional fee per pet will be sent to you after you have placed your booking. Your pet fee must be paid for before your arrival date. The Granary is a red brick barn that has been converted into a cosy and comfortable, sleeps-four holiday let that sits alongside Owl’s End, another Oosland Barns holiday let. The cottage is set in a gravel courtyard at the centre of a working arable farm, just half a mile from the River Avon and the pretty village of Bidford-on-Avon. The barns and the fields around were purchased by the owner’s family in the 1960s. In the 1980s the barns became grain stores, and the courtyard in front of the cottage was covered over with large steel bins for extra grain storage. In 2012, the grain barns were converted, the grain store taken down, and the full conversion to Oosland Barns Holiday Lets was completed in 2015. Inside, the cottage is decorated with a tasteful, country-cottage style and comfortably accommodates four guests, with a welcoming, fully equipped kitchen-dining area with tall French windows overlooking the garden and farmland beyond, and a separate living area with a log burner. Upstairs are two bright and spacious bedrooms (one double, one twin) and a family bathroom. Facilities Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms: 1 standard double; 1 twin (2 single beds) 1 family bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, toilet, basin Parking for 2 cars Private enclosed garden – safe for dogs and children Fireplace with wood burner – logs and kindling supplied for first two fires All bed linen, bath towels and tea towels provided Hairdryer x2 Kitchen starter consumables: teabags, fresh coffee, sugar, fresh milk. Cleaning starter pack: dishwasher tablets, scourer, cloth, washing up liquid, bin bags Bathroom essentials: hand soap, toilet paper, shampoo, shower gel Heating and hot water with individual thermostat controls. Free Wi-Fi Smart TV Games Dog friendly Fully equipped kitchen with toaster, kettle, coffee machine (Nespresso), utensils, crockery, cutlery, glassware (champagne flutes, tumblers and wine and water glasses) cafetiere, bakeware, food preparation (grater, jug, sieve), saucepans, bread bin, kitchen foil, cling film, kitchen paper Oven/hob (electric) Microwave Dishwasher Fridge with freezer compartment Washing machine Ironing board, iron, clothes airer Vacuum cleaner Outdoor patio/seating area Garden furniture – seats 4 BBQ - please bring your own supply of charcoal Safety equipment: fire extinguisher, fire blanket, carbon monoxide monitor, smoke alarm, First Aid kit. Shop, pub and restaurant 0.5 miles River Avon 0.5 miles Full Property Description Ground Floor Step in through the front/kitchen door into the open plan Kitchen-Dining area, with a bright yet cosy Living Room to one side. The property is decorated throughout in a neutral, pleasing palette of colours with pops of red throughout and features exposed barn timbers in the bedrooms and bathroom. Kitchen The fully equipped, spacious kitchen has a lovely stone floor, with underfloor heating, and looks out to the courtyard from the double sink. It features an electric oven and hob, fridge-freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher, 4-slice toaster, kettle and microwave, plus all the crockery and glasses you need for a self-catering stay. Dining Area Within, but off-set from the Kitchen’s main cooking area, is a delightful dining area with a large, circular table that comfortably seats four guests and looks out to the garden passed the open staircase and through the French windows. Living Room To the left of the Kitchen is a cosy, dual aspect living room featuring a wood burner. Furnished with a corner sofa and armchair to comfortably seat four guests, plus a coffee table, Smart TV, and sideboard with books, games and puzzles – this room is a lovely space to relax and spend time in after a long day out exploring. A desk is provided for guests who need to work or are at the property for a workation. Upstairs At the foot of the wooden staircase, looking out to the garden through the French windows, is on an old-style telephone seat, with a seat and table and hooks above to hang coats and jackets. The staircase, with a banister, leads up to two bedrooms and a family bathroom. Bedroom 1 This pretty and spacious L-shaped bedroom, with exposed timbers, overlooks the garden below and the farmland in the distance. The bedroom is furnished with a standard double bed with bedside tables and reading lamps, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers with a mirror and has a Velux window (with a blind). (Note: the main window has reinforced glass to conform to safety standards and does not open.) The bedroom has plenty of room for a travel cot if needed. Bedroom 2 This pretty, dual aspect, L-shaped bedroom sleeps two guests in two single beds, set at right angles for privacy. The bedroom is furnished with bedside chests of drawers and reading lamps, a large chest of drawers with a mirror, while hooks and hangers are provided to hang clothes. Family Bathroom The light and bright bathroom features a full-size bath with over-bath shower, a toilet, wash basin with a shaver point, and a heated towel rail. On the landing outside the bathroom is a tall cupboard providing storage for a vacuum cleaner, iron, ironing board and clothes airer. Outside At the front of the cottage is a small, fenced garden, with a lawn, patio and seating, which looks out across the farmyard and surrounding farmland. A gate leads to the shared Oosland Barns courtyard and the parking area. The garden is dog-friendly/dog proof (unless your dog can jump above waist height). Guests with dogs are welcome to walk them around the surrounding farm lands (please stick to the outside if the field is planted). A charcoal BBQ is provided (please bring your own supply of fuel.) Guests have full access to the house, garden, parking area and a shared farm courtyard. Guests with dogs have access to the field surrounding the barns for dog walking but we do ask you are respectful of the crop on the field or livestock and that you clear up any dog mess after you. The owner is available if needed for advice and help. The village boasts scenic walks from the fine 15th century road bridge crossing the famous River Avon, and a picturesque church, built in 1250. The village also has shops, pubs and a supermarket - all on an exquisite riverside setting. Discover the scenic countryside of the Cotswolds, historic Stratford, with the Shakespeare Theatre, half-timbered buildings and museums and nearby National Trust properties, including Coughton Court, Warwick Castle and Hidcote Gardens. The nearest food shops are in Bidford on Avon (1 mile) and Alcester (6 miles): • Bidford-on-Avon shops: One Stop, Co-op Local • Alcester shops: Waitrose, Simply Fresh, Tesco Local Local Places to eat and drink (in walking distance) • The Frog • The Bridge • The Bulls Head • The Cottage of Content Take Away Food • No 72 • The Balti Hot • Chinese • Pizza Place Nearby Leisure Facilities Big Meadow Park located on the left before the bridge on the way back into the village. Families will enjoy the big playground. Swimming Pools: Rivers – Evesham Leisure Centre; Stratford on Avon Leisure Bidford Grange Golf Course: a 9-hole and 18-hole course. Welford Golf Course: pay & play family run 18-hole par 70 parkland course. The Granary is on a working farm, and at certain times of the year, there is more activity than others. In the summer (August/September), while the owners are harvesting, tractors and a trailer will be coming backwards and forwards filling the grain stores, which are situated close to the cottage. This will not impact your stay but is something to be aware of, particularly if you have young children or dogs. It is a working farm, it is muddy in the winter and dusty in the summer no matter how hard the owners try. The Granary has a septic tank, therefore please do not put anything other than paper toilet tissue down the toilet. It will block the whole system for all four Oosland Barn holiday cottages. It is very time-consuming to unblock the system and costs over £1000 to fix. Guests who do not adhere to this rule will be invoiced should a blockage occur. The Granary can be booked with Owl's End, Cider House and the Combine Shed great for friends or extended family holidays. Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted to stay overnight.