Stable Cottage at Avon farm Estate

Stable Cottage is a 2-storey, stylishly converted barn just off the main courtyard at Avon farm Estate. Featuring an open-plan kitchen-living-dining area, with a free-standing log burner and private garden with a 4-seater hot tub. Sleeps 4, one king-size bedroom & one twin bedroom. Featuring a family bathroom with shower & bath. Two well-behaved dogs (not puppies) are welcomed at a cost of £45 per dog per stay. Avon Farm is a suitable for family's or quiet groups only. Avon Farm Estate was established as a 5 star luxury family holiday setting in 2016. We've learnt a lot along the way, and can now offer a range of superb luxury, modern accommodations. Set within our 230-acre arable farm, Stable Cottage is one of six outstanding cottages all decorated to a very high standard. The entrance to Stable Cottage is in the main courtyard, and the rear garden contains its own hot tub positioned in a private garden neighbouring the Tythe Barn garden. There are goats and chickens on the farm, so if you are up early enough, you can help yourself to some fresh eggs or wander around the stables! Avon Farm is a suitable for family's or quiet groups. I am sorry but we do not allow parties, including hen or stag, or other events. Once you have settled into Stable Cottage you can decide what you want to do, probably a mix of relaxing in your comfortable space and testing out the hot tub, enjoying the flora and fauna surrounding the farm and just soaking up the atmosphere. However, if you wish to explore, you can walk around the Farm and meeting our animals or taking a stroll along the Avon River to the local pub on the riverbank. Or for the more active, you can hire a bicycle from us and head down the cycle path, which was once the old train track, to either Bath or Bristol – only 2 minutes from your accommodation. Both cities are full of interesting places to visit and activities for all ages! The property is also close to Saltford Sailing Club and Saltford Golf Club. Surrounded by open countryside, the village of Saltford is also known for its history and has a conservation area, with a restored brass mill (dating to 1720), a Norman manor house and a church with a Saxon tower. Just 6 miles away (15 min drive) is the vibrant heritage city of Bath, which boasts the famous Roman baths, Thermae Bath spa, and the famous Royal Crescent, one of Bath’s most iconic landmarks. There are also several National Trust areas nearby, including Dyrham Park and Stourhead House. Avon Farm rules: respect the 10mph limit around the farm and please keep to the 20mph limit on Avon Lane. PLEASE BE AWARE that under no circumstances are additional guests above the maximum capacity allowed at the property, for day visits or overnight stays. If you are found to be in breach of this, you will be asked to leave the property and reported. (*Dogs: Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome at Stable Cottage at an additional cost of £45 per dog. Please let us know if you will be bringing a dog(s) and we will then revise your booking confirmation.) THE SPACE>> Introduction Set within the owner’s 230-acre arable farm, Stable Cottage is one of five outstanding properties that comprise Avon Farm Estate Holiday Cottages, all decorated to a very high standard and each with its own hot tub positioned in a private patio or garden. Stable Cottage is perfectly situated with easy access to the South West’s two most vibrant cities, Bristol and Bath, yet located away-from-it-all in beautiful countryside with stunning views across the Avon Valley. There are goats and chickens on the farm, so if you are up early enough, you can help yourself to some fresh eggs or wander around the stables! Stable Cottage’s wisteria-clad, stone walls and wooden porch is the perfect picture of a luxurious countryside retreat, drawing guests inside where they will discover a cottage furnished to a very high standard with a contemporary and old-world blend of furnishings and features. To the rear of the cottage, is a large, private garden with a hot tub on a raised deck, a summer house, with a double sofa bed, a seating/dining area, and an artificial-grass lawn where you can relax on deckchairs and enjoy an evening drink. Parking for up to three cars is available at the front of the cottage. Once you have settled into Stable Cottage you can decide what you want to do, probably a mix of relaxing in your comfortable space and testing out the hot tub, enjoying the flora and fauna surrounding the farm and just soaking up the atmosphere. However, if you wish to explore you can walk around the estate and stroll along the Avon River to the local pub on the riverbank. Or for the more active, you can hire a bicycle from Clive and Serena (pre-booking required) head down the cycle path, which was once the old train track, to either Bath or Bristol – only 2 minutes from your accommodation. Both cities are full of interesting places to visit and activities for all ages! (See the ‘Bristol & Bath Guidebook’ at the end of the Welcome Guide.) Avon Farm rules: respect the 10mph limit around the farm; keep to the 20mph limit on Avon Lane; no outside noise after 10pm; no hot tub use after 8pm; and lastly, please notify the owners if any outside services have been booked (e.g. a chef or supermarket delivery). When ordering a supermarket delivery choose Avon Farm on the drop-down address menu, and clearly write STABLE COTTAGE in the delivery instructions. No additional day guests, or overnight guests are allowed unless previously agreed with the owners. Please note, no music systems are allowed outside if they are causing a nuisance to other guests at the farm. Property Facilities Include: - Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms across 1 king-size bedroom, 1 twin, plus 1 double sofa bed in private summer house - 1 bathroom: bath, walk-in shower, WC and washbasin. (Note: guests may also use the Farm toilet located beside the garden.) - Parking for 2 cars, more can be arranged if needed. - Private enclosed garden - Hot tub – seats 5 - Summer House – with double sofa bed, insulated and heated - Fireplace with wood burner – 1 bag of logs, fire starter and lighter (from Oct – April), - All bed linen, bath towels and tea towels provided - Hairdryer - Welcome Pack: loaf of bread, cereal, biscuits, butter, milk, tea, coffee, sugar. - Kitchen essentials: dishwasher tablets, scourer, cloth, washing up liquid, bin bags, kitchen paper, baking foil, cling film - Bathroom Starter pack: Shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and toilet paper - Heating and hot water via electric central heating with individual thermostat controls. - Wi-Fi - Amazon Alexa - TV – JVC, flat screen, Smart TV - Dog friendly – 2 well-behaved dogs welcome, additional payment required. - Fully equipped kitchen with toaster, kettle, cafetiere, utensils, crockery, cutlery, glassware (champagne flutes, tumblers and wine and water glasses), plastic glasses for the hot tub, saucepans, bakeware, food preparation (grater, jug, sieve) bread bin - Oven/hob with extractor fan (Hotpoint) - Microwave (Kenwood) - Dishwasher - Fridge-Freezer (Miele) - Washing machine - Ironing board, iron, clothes airer (on request) clothes pegs - Vacuum cleaner - Outdoor patio/seating area - Garden furniture – seats 6 - Safety equipment: fire extinguisher, fire blanket, carbon monoxide monitor, smoke alarm. Full Description Ground Floor Step through from the covered front porch into the open-plan Kitchen/Dining and Living Area decorated to a very high standard with white walls, exposed beams, birch wood effect flooring and colourful, contemporary artwork. Kitchen-Dining Area Stable Cottage’s kitchen/dining area is equipped with all the amenities you’d expect from a luxury, self-catered holiday cottage, including a Hotpoint cooker and hob, Kenwood microwave, Miele fridge-freezer, a dishwasher, and a large capacity washing machine. At the centre of the kitchen is a rectangular dining table with seating for six, surrounded by sparkling white Corian worktops and dove-grey kitchen cabinets, housing everything you need to prepare your meals. A complimentary basket of goodies will be waiting for you, including a loaf of bread, cereal, biscuits, jam, butter, milk, tea, coffee and sugar. The Living Room The Living Area features a fabulous freestanding wood burner, with a three-seater, soft velvet sink-in sofa and armchair and a large wall-mounted JVC smart TV with a DVD player. A cosy rug sits on the birch-wood effect flooring, which contrasts perfectly with the white walls, feature stone walls and exposed beams. Decorated with just the right amount of ornaments and artwork, the Living Room is a cosy yet contemporary space to relax in with lots of light from windows to the front, back garden and side patio. Between the Kitchen and Living Area is an open, wooden spiral staircase leading upstairs to two bedrooms and the family bathroom. Upstairs Bedroom One This attractive, spacious, clean-white room with grey exposed beams and stone walls is furnished with a sink-in, king-size bed, bedside chest of drawers with reading lamps, a half-height wardrobe with plenty of hanging space, a large mirror with power points directly below and a thick and luxurious marl-grey carpet. Light streaming through a window overlooking the garden and a Velux window in eaves to the front of the property makes this a lovely bright bedroom. Bedroom Two Perfectly complementing the master bedroom, Stable Cottage’s twin bedroom also features clean-white walls with grey exposed beams, feature stone walls and a thick and luxurious marl-grey carpet. The room is furnished with two single pine beds with bedside chest of drawers and reading lamps, a half-height wardrobe and a large mirror with power points directly below. Family Bathroom At the top of the spiral staircase, between the two bedrooms, is the Family Bathroom, featuring a full-length bath, with a mixer tap to one end, a walk-in corner shower with fixed overhead shower, a washbasin with vanity unit, a tall storage unit with a full-length mirror and a dual-flush toilet. The bathroom has a heated towel rail and wood-effect flooring. Outside Summer House The garden’s wooden Summer House is both stylish, with its zebra ‘skin’ rug and colourful fluffy cushions, as well as practical, with a double sofa bed, bedside table and lamp, a mirror and hanging hooks, insulated walls (to keep it warm at night - except during very cold winter nights when it may not be suitable for sleeping - and cool in the day), an electric radiator and power points. Garden + Hot Tub Stable Cottage’s secluded and large garden (approx. 11 metres x 9 metres) sits at the back of the property and is accessed via a side door off the Living Room. The garden features a raised decking area with a hot tub and long garden bench. Step down to the artificial grass lawn with raised beds and mature shrubs and plants and relax on a deckchair or sit on the sofa in the summer house while you enjoy the sound of birds tweeting in the trees overhead. A back gate (with lock) opens from the garden to the entrance of Avon Farm Estate. From here you can walk through to a farm WC, which guests sleeping in the Summer House are free to use if the Family Bathroom is occupied. Parking Guests may park up to three cars at the front of the cottage. Guest access Guests have full and private access to the entire property, garden and hot tub. Please be aware that Avon Farm Estate properties are situated on a working farm where farm machinery is sometimes in operation; therefore, please be vigilant at all times. Children must always be supervised in the communal spaces and when using the hot tub. Stable Cottage has a narrow, spiral staircase up to the bedrooms and bathroom, which may be difficult for guests with mobility restrictions to ascend. However, the property has a heated and insulated Summer House in the garden with a sofa bed that converts into a full-size double, which has access to toilet facilities through a gate in the garden. Avon Farm rules: Please respect the 10mph limit around the farm; keep to the 20mph limit on Avon Lane; no hot tub use after 8pm; and lastly, please notify the owners if any outside services have been booked (e.g. a chef or supermarket delivery). When ordering a supermarket delivery choose Avon Farm on the drop-down address menu, and clearly write ‘Stable Cottage’ in the delivery instructions. No additional day guests, or overnight guests are allowed unless previously agreed with the owners. Please note, no music systems are allowed outside if they are causing a nuisance to other guests at the farm.