Athelstan Cottage, STROUD

This three-storey cottage rests in Chloe Mead near Stroud and can sleep two people in one bedroom. Athelstan Cottage is an 18th century weavers' cottage, close to the town of Stroud in Gloucestershire. The property has a second-floor double bedroom, sleeping two. There is also a ground-floor shower room, a kitchen/diner and a first-floor sitting room with woodburning stove. Outside there is roadside parking just up the road and an enclosed front patio with furniture. Athelstan Cottage is a cosy couple's retreat in Gloucestershire. Amenities: Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, TV. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent, additional wood can be purchased. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking around the corner from the property. Enclosed front courtyard with furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.4 miles, pub 0.6 miles. Note: The staircases are steep and winding, not suitable for guests with mobility issues 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 town of Stroud is in a quieter part of the Cotswolds, and is the former centre of the area's woollen industry, tucked into the green hills which once housed countless sheep. Today, Stroud welcomes visitors to its cafes, quaint bookshops, independent shops and tempting eateries. Described by Jasper Conran as the ‘Covent Garden of the Cotswolds’, Stroud has a regular farmers' market, year-round programmes of music and theatre, a thriving arts scene and a state-of-the-art cinema. Head out of town to explore the five sweeping valleys which surround it, with country lanes just made for walking or cycling.