Step inside and you'll find an attractively furnished cottage filled with beautiful antiques, pieces of art and an impressive collection of books, chosen by Lady Ashcombe. The Guest Cottage sits within its own meandering garden, bordered by woodland and a small stream, and offers rural views and easy access to the entrance of Sudeley Castle.
The ground floor of the cottage includes a charming country-style living room with ample seating for all, antique treasures, plus a TV and DVD player. Large windows give lovely views over the front garden and down to the tree-lined walls of the Sudeley Castle grounds. There's also a well-equipped kitchen with everything needed for a self-catering stay. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms including one with a free-standing bathtub.
Outside the cottage is enveloped in a glorious garden, a lavender-lined path leads to the front door, dissecting two emerald, green lawns. To the rear is an expansive garden which leads to a deciduous woodland and a small stream, it's a magical spot to explore. The ancient town of Winchcombe offers a wealth of places to eat and drink and is a 10-minute walk or a 2-minute drive down the road.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall:
The front door leads through the rose-covered porch into the tiled hallway.
Living Room:
The living room overlooks the front garden and has a welcoming, English country house style. The polished wooden floor is topped with rugs, there is comfy seating, an antique card table and bookcases brimming with books of every kind. Artwork depicting rural scenes graces the walls. Entertainment comes in the form of a Smart TV.
Kitchen-Dining Area: The country-cottage, spacious kitchen, with its cream cabinets and wooden worksurfaces, is fully equipped for a self-catered stay. You'll find everything you need including a five-ring hob and double oven, Nespresso coffee machine, fridge/freezer with chilled water dispenser, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, and a washer-dryer. At the centre of the kitchen is an oak dining table with seating for six guests and to the side is a useful desk area.
First Floor
Bedroom One:
The light and welcoming ensuite master bedroom looks out over the front and side garden. Furnished with a king-size bed, Art Deco-style bedside tables and reading lamps, an antique dressing table, a chest of drawers, a wardrobe and a delightful small armchair, this bedroom has everything you need for a restful stay. Beautiful, thick floral curtains, the original, but ornamental, fireplace and antique paintings and prints bring character and charm to the bedroom.
En-Suite Bathroom:
There are two steps down to the ensuite, which features a large shower (step-in) with a detachable, hand-held shower head, W.C., hand basin with a vanity unit, heated towel rail and a full-length mirror.
Bedroom Two:
Decorated in pale grey with accents of green, this pretty, double bedroom overlooks the front garden. It is furnished with a standard double bed, bedside tables with reading lamps, an antique, freestanding wardrobe and two dressing tables, one with a large mirror and hairdryer. Beautiful, thick floral curtains, the original, but ornamental, fireplace and antique paintings and prints complete the charming feel.
Family Bathroom:
At the back of the house, overlooking the rear garden, is the family bathroom featuring a roll-top bath, walk-in shower, washbasin with vanity unit and mirror, and heated towel rail.
Bedroom Three: The smallest bedroom overlooks the side garden and features two single beds with a shared bedside table and reading light. The room is furnished with a chest of drawers with a large mirror above it, a luggage rack, and hooks for hanging clothes.
Outside
The Guest Cottage has a large garden to the front, with a lawn divided by a lavender-lined pathway leading down to Castle Road – the main road from Winchcombe across the Cotswolds to Stow-on-the-Wold. The garden has a table with seating for six, a parasol and a barbecue. To the rear is a huge garden laid to lawn with a towering yew tree, herbaceous borders and deciduous woodland leading down to a small stream. To the side are outhouses, one private and one open for guests' use. At certain times of the year, neighbouring horses graze in the adjoining fields. There is ample parking for several cars.
