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The Roost |
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England |
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The perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds. The Roost is a classic Grade II period cottage, set in the heart of Coln St Aldwyns, an area designated for its outstanding natural beauty and recently voted by Country Life as the seventh most desirable village in the UK. Not your average cottage in the Cotswolds! |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 2 |
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Guests:
| 4 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Beautifully restored, this cottage in the Cotswolds has a picture box exterior which hides a wealth of character features within. Flagstone floors, oak beams and a roaring wood burner combine to make this a quintessentially Cotswolds experience. Built in the sixteenth century as a stable, The Roost has been refurbished to exacting standards and is stylishly decorated, with a luxurious twist. Sofas come with snuggly blankets and squashy cushions. Cutlery and crockery and glasses are new and high quality. Outside, views over rolling meadowland, and inviting countryside to hike or amble through. If you are feeling active, Bibury, Burford, Oxford and Cheltenham are within striking distance. The cottage is well placed for Cheltenham races, polo at Cirencester, golf at Burford, sailing and water sports at the Cotswolds Water Park. If you prefer to laze, the village offers a fine hostelry and a village shop with weekend essentials such as a newspaper and fresh pastries. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Culturally, the area is diverse, offering the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Cheltenham Jazz Festival and with many galleries within a ten mile radius. Excellent local eateries abound - from Allium in Fairford to Bibury Court, which offers top notch dining in a very stately setting. In winter, country pursuits are very much on offer, whether shooting clays, fur or feather. Fishing permits on the River Coln are available through the cottage owner. In summer, the Cotswold Water Park is just ten minutes drive and offers waterskiing, jet skiiing, sailing, fishing, banana boating, pedaloes, swimming and much more. We are within 25 minutes' drive of several festivals including WOMAD and Cornbury. For shopaholics, both Cheltenham and Oxford are nearby and have high street names as well as a wealth of boutiques. For foodies, don't miss Daylesford Organic (about 30 minutes drive), and Raymond Blanc's Maison Blanc in Burford (about 10 minutes drive). |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Coln St Aldwys is easily accessed by road - and less so by public transport. Nearest motorway junctions are:
M4 Swindon (J15) / M5 Cheltenham (J11a) / M40 Oxford (J8). Nearest train stations are: Swindon (25 minutes by car) / Charlbury (25 minutes by car and good links to London) / Kemble (25 minutes by car). National Express coaches run to Cirencester (about 10 minutes by car). Please contact us to arrange taxis or transfers, or car hire. |
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Nearest airports:
| Birmingham 75km |
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Nearest train station:
| Swindon 30km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Portsmouth |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| The New Inn (one minute walk) |
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Nearest shop:
| Coln Stores (one minute walk) |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Ben Court |
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Contact Phone No. |
+44 (0)1285 750865 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Linen provided / Log Fire / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
Inside, this cottage in the Cotswolds is tastefully decorated in Farrow and Ball heritage colours. It has a large, sunny kitchen with flagstone floors, fitted oak units, and an arm chair in the corner. All kitchen appliances are modern. The cottage has a cosy sitting room with oak floors, shuttered windows and a roaring wood burner, a large sofa, armchair and window seat. Upstairs, the master bedroom has views over the local shooting estate. It is a sunny bedroom with pitched ceilings and a large dressing room (perfect for a travel cot). The master bedroom has a large bed and a sofa. The second bedroom has oak beams and views over the village lane. It can also accommodate a travel cot. All bed linen is pristine white 400 thread count Egyptian cotton. The bathroom has a loo with one of the Cotswolds' best views! It also has a large enamel bath and a separate power shower. Fluffy towels come as standard.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden / Parking / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
A sunny terrace, perfect for morning coffee, is directly outside the kitchen, and is equipped with a patio set which seats four. There is also a BBQ for balmy evenings. A short path leads down to a secluded garden which borders the Williamstrip shooting estate. It is private, and a great spot for a sundowner.....
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Further Details |
We welcome all guests with bread, milk, butter, tea, coffee, locally made cookies and a current newspaper.
The owners of this cottage in the Cotswolds live locally and can help with things to do as well as manage special requests - from dinner reservations and recommendations on what to do, to putting champagne and foodie treats in the fridge for special occasions.
The Cotswolds is one of the UK's most visited areas. It has a rich heritage, and spans the pretty area from Stratford upon Avon to the North, Bath to the South and Oxford to the East. Home of the cream tea, it is awash with chocolate box cottages, pretty lanes, the ubiquitous Cotswold stone walls, and many quintessentially English villages. The Coln Valley is achingly beautiful, whatever the season. In autumn, the smell of woodsmoke from the many open fires inside pretty stone cottages adds to the atmosphere. In winter, the shooting season means local eateries are bursting with pheasant, partridge and woodcock, while chaps in tweed are a common sight in the rolling countryside. Spring and summer are perfect for exploring valleys with tumbling streams and pretty flowers. The owners of The Roost are happy to organise for you (at cost, and often at a discounted rate): babysitting with CRB checked sitters, learning to play polo at a private club, hot air balloon flights over the Coln Valley, horse riding in the Coln Valley, bike hire with picnic.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Flexible rents can be negotiated for weekend breaks - although we do get very busy over the summer and will prioritise weekly requests. Don't forget that the Cotswolds is incredibly beautiful over 'low' season too - lots of log fires and pretty walks, not to mention cosy country pubs! We ask for 50% deposit on booking and the remainder eight weeks ahead of arrival. We can take payment by credit or debit card, but have to pass on the bank's 2.5% handling charge. We also accept cheque and bank transfer. The costs shown are fully inclusive, save for logs for the woodburner which are stacked outside and which are charged at £3 per basket on an honesty box system.
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Other Information |
Babysitting available / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about The Roost |
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Like living in a film about the Cotswolds! Just as we imagined and so cosy. Can't wait to come back next year.
Meg & Rupert, Cheshire, Jun 2010 
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A cold beer in a sunny garden with views to die for. We hardly used the kitchen but the BBQ was on every day. Great setting.
Michael family, Exeter, May 2010
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We had a really special stay in your cottage - thank you. It is cosy and welcoming and you have thought of everything. We especially liked the master bedroom which was so comfortable.
Dr Persaud, London, Aug 2010
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A complete bolt hole - I spent a couple of weeks here and left feeling refreshed and ready to face the 'real world' again
Amelie, London, Sep 2010
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