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Description:

This delightfully restored grade 2 listed cottage is set off the main road up a small driveway. It is nestled neatly amongst other properties but private enough to give that all important away from it all feeling. The property dates back from the 17th century with a lot of the original timber beams set throughout the cottage. The market town of Pershore is set on the banks of the River Avon and has plenty of interesting shops to browse around with a decent choice of eateries and pubs as well. The city of Worcester Stratford upon Avon and the Cotswolds are all within easy reach. Pershore Abbey is within walking distance of the cottage. Croome Park N.T. (4 miles). Shop and pub serving food 0.5 miles.

Open plan sitting/dining room with well equipped Shaker style kitchen with breakfast bar and tiled floors. First floor: Galleried landing/workstation area. Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (blankets) and towels and bathrobes inc
• Elec and gas underfloor heating inc
• Large flat screen TV (Freeview)
• Radio/CD
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Freezer
• Larder fridge
• Auto wm/dryer
• T/cot
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Paved front garden with furniture and small water feature (toddlers beware!)
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• Pets – 1 well-behaved dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 248 – 523

Sleeps: 2

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Description:

This end terraced cottage sits quietly in the pretty village of Welford-on-Avon only yards from England’s tallest maypole (65ft). The centre piece of this picturesque village is Church Street noted for its attractive thatched styled houses that has appeared on many a picture postcard. Lying just 5 miles west of Stratford-upon-Avon this cottage offers from the doorstep a conundrum of options open to the discerning holidaymaker on where to visit next. If walking is high on your agenda there are many routes to explore and with a pub just 50 yards from the front door what could be a better homecoming than that! The cottage is only a stone’s throw away from the village butchers and general store. Hidcote Manor Gardens N.T. Welford-on-Avon golf course Warwick and the Cotswolds are all within easy reach.

Open plan sitting room with open fire and well equipped kitchen/dining room and door to garden and patio. First floor: Landing. Double bedroom. Bunk bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and oil CH inc
• Logs at cost 1st supply foc
• Flat screen TV (Freeview)
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• Broadband connection
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Auto wm/dryer
• T/cot
• Hairdryer
• Parking for 1 car
• Front and back garden
• Patio with furniture
• Barbecue
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• Pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 250 – 582

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

From its rural setting this lovely converted barn enjoys panoramic far reaching views over the delightful Shropshire countryside towards the welsh Borders. Comfortably furnished it lies close to the owners working farm and offers an excellent base for exploring this area with wonderful walking and fantastic bird watching opportunities with Red Kite being a regular feature. The charming market town of Bishops Castle 2 miles is home to two breweries interesting shops pubs and restaurants whilst Ludlow and Shrewsbury are both easily accessible.

Beamed sitting/dining room with kitchen area. Double bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and oil CH inc
• Sky TV (basic)
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• Microwave
• T/cot
• Highchair
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Garden with patio and furniture
• Easy walking access
• Pets (under strict control)
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 248 – 523

Sleeps: 3

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Description:

Set on a country lane just 4 miles from the thrills of Alton Towers and beautiful Dimmingdale this delightful smartly furnished and romantic chapel conversion lies amidst pretty countryside near the Cheshire border. There is good walking locally and Uttoxeter’s racecourse and cinema are 6 miles. Ashbourne gateway to the Peak District and Stoke on Trent with Waterworld swimming pool bowling indoor skiing pottery museums and china factory shops are both 10 miles. Sudbury Kedleston and Little Moreton Hall (all N.T.) are easily accessible. Shops 1 mile and good dining pub 0.5 miles.

Hall. Open plan sitting/dining room with electric stove and kitchen area. First floor: Double bedroom. Small twin bedded room with sloping ceiling. Bathroom/WC (shower over 6’ double ended spa bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and full oil CH inc
• Elec stove
• 2 TVs
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• Microwave
• Small freezer
• Parking
• Enclosed garden with furniture and drops (toddlers beware!)
• Pets – 1 well behaved dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 283 – 582

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

This beautifully restored detached barn has been designed and finished in smart contemporary style to offer luxuriously appointed accommodation in a quiet rural hamlet set in pretty countryside on the Cheshire cycle loop. Delamere Forest (with Go Ape and cycle hire) Beeston Castle and Oulton Park are all within 5 miles whilst the delightful Roman walled city of Chester with its medieval tiered shopping rows for designer shopping and its garden zoo is under 15 miles. Manchester Liverpool and Llandudno are 1 hour’s drive. Tarporley (2.5 miles) has good pubs restaurants and shops. Pub 1.5 miles.

Spacious open plan well equipped kitchen/dining room with door to patio. Utility room. Sitting room with electric ’wood burner effect’ stove and doors to garden. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with 5’ bed TV and ensuite shower room/WC. Twin bedded room with TV. Single bedroom with TV. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and elec rads inc
• Elec ‘wood burner effect’ stove
• 4 TVs (Freeview)
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• T/dryer
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Garden with patio and furniture
• No pets
• No smoking
• No children under 8 years

Weekly Price GBP: 319 – 753

Sleeps: 5

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Description:

Commanding glorious country views across the Mease Valley from its tranquil setting on a 400 acre arable farm in the heart of the National Forest and within easy reach of the Peak District this beautifully appointed pine lodge offers a truly peaceful retreat. Alton Towers and Shugborough hall (N.T.) Trentham Gardens Monkey Forest and Aerial Extreme and the museums and factory shops of the Potteries lie within easy reach whilst Drayton Manor Tamworth Snodrome Snibston Discovery Centre and Calke Abbey are under 10 miles. NEC 30 miles. Fishing riding and golf available locally. Dining pub and shop 1 mile.

Open plan sitting/dining room with electric ‘wood burner effect’ stove and well fitted kitchen area. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and elec heating inc
• Elec ‘wood burner effect’ stove
• TV
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• 24hr service wash (extra charge)
• Cot
• Highchair
• Hairdryer
• Adjacent parking
• Lawned garden
• Verandah with furniture
• No pets
• Private dog kennel by arr
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 283 – 582

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

Enjoying panoramic views over glorious countryside this charming renovated and comfortable little cottage is tucked quietly away yet lies close to excellent road links making it easy to reach all year round. Nearby attractions include Symond’s Yat for canoeing and boat trips on the River Wye a Butterfly Zoo and RSPB sanctuary (1 mile) the Offa’s Dyke long distance footpath and the Clearwell Caves sculpture trails and wildlife reserves in the Royal Forest of Dean. The attractive town of Ross-on-Wye impressive castles at Raglan Goodrich and Chepstow and evocative Tintern Abbey are all in very easy reach as is Hereford (12 miles) with its great shopping and magnificent cathedral. Visitors can enjoy wonderful walking in the hills and beautiful Wye Valley and the area is renowned for its excellent fishing as well as exceptional Ryder Cup golf courses. Dining pub and shop in Whitchurch 0.5 miles.

Open plan beamed sitting/dining room with patio doors to terrace. Small kitchen. Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec elec rads and NSH inc
• TV
• Radio
• Microwave
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Patio with furniture
• Easy walking access
• No pets

Weekly Price GBP: 271 – 523

Sleeps: 2

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Description:

Enjoying a glorious location and fabulous uninterrupted views over the Peak Park landscape this impressive detached barn conversion provides excellent accommodation for discerning groups. Its ancient beams have been carefully preserved whilst adding smart contemporary finishings and furnishings – and the hot tub on the terrace is the ‘icing on the cake’. Set on a quiet country lane midway between the villages of Parwich Tissington and Brassington (all with village inns) it is ideally located for exploring numerous local footpaths and links to the nearby Tissington and High Peak Trails for traffic free cycling. Pony trekking is available 2 miles away a golf course is 6 miles and the sailing centre at Carsington Lake (4 miles) offers RYA tuition as well as fishing cycle path round the lake and hire of kayaks windsurfers and dinghies. Beautiful Dovedale is just 5 miles and Chatsworth House Haddon Hall Sudbury Hall (N.T.) Matlock Bath with Heights of Abraham cable cars Crich Tramway Museum and the pretty town of Bakewell (of delicious pudding fame) are all within 15 miles. A drive of 20 miles reaches the Georgian spa town of Buxton where visitors will find show caves ‘Go Ape’ and many arts and antique fairs. The charming town of Ashbourne boasts interesting shops and a twice weekly market (5 miles) and a dining pub and small shop are just 1.5 miles.

Open plan sitting/dining room with well equipped kitchen area. Utility room. Double bedroom with TV/DVD. Two twin bedded rooms with TV/DVDs. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Open tread stairs to first floor: Four double bedrooms all with ensuite shower room/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and LPG CH inc
• TV (Freeview)
• 3 TV/DVDs
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm/dryer
• 2 t/cots
• Highchair
• Parking
• Garden with patio and furniture
• Hot tub
• Pets – 2 dogs max
• No smoking
• Drop by steps at entrance to property (toddlers beware!)

Weekly Price GBP: 935 – 2503

Sleeps: 14

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Description:

This refurbished Victorian terraced cottage nestles in the heart of a Domesday village close to Helford Passage within walking distance of the two village pubs shop/P.O. and butchers. The Helford River with water sports and fishing and a seal sanctuary are nearby also sandy beaches within walking distance. Falmouth Helston golf several sub tropical gardens and Stithians Lake are within 6 miles. Truro is a 20 minute drive.

Very comfortable sitting room with wooden floor and log fire. Well equipped kitchen with dining area and TV. First floor: Double bedroom with TV. Twin bedded room with additional pull out bed (for + child) and TV. Single bedroom with TV. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets – blankets on request) and towels inc
• Elec and oil CH inc
• Logs foc
• 5 digital TV/DVDs
• Music centre
• Payphone
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• T/dryer
• Cot
• Highchair
• Stairgate
• Hairdryers
• Public car park opposite foc
• Enclosed garden with patio and furniture
• Barbecue
• Mid week cleaning available (extra charge)
• No pets

Weekly Price GBP: 310 – 839

Sleeps: 6

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Description:

Proudly claiming a milling heritage dating from the time of William the Conqueror this Grade II listed truly historic water mill offers a wonderful holiday opportunity for larger groups. The restoration has preserved the unique qualities ancient beams narrow staircases uneven floors old mill wheels and flour chutes are retained – whilst adding modern amenities and comfortable and attractive furnishings to the rustic interior. In a blissfully peaceful meadowland setting extending 10 acres upstream this delightful property stands beside the mill pond (right photograph). Ashbourne with its good shopping cafés and restaurants is 6 miles and Derby’s theatres cinema and Crown Derby factory and shop are just 8 miles away as are both Dovedale and the Peak District National Park. Alton Towers Carsington Lake’s watersports and several N.T. properties lie within a short drive. Golf locally fishing 500 yards cycle hire 5 miles. Village shop and pub 0.75 miles.

Ground floor: Sitting room in the old milling room with woodburner and TV/DVD. Shower room/WC. Two double bedrooms. Twin bedded room additional bunk beds (for + 2) and ensuite shower room/WC. Stairs to lower ground floor: Kitchen with dining area and door to patio. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Double bedroom. Twin bedded room with 40” x 70” beds.and low arched ceiling. Games room with table football (accessed from patio). First floor: Gallery bedroom with bunk beds and single bed (for + 1) with access through to double bedroom. Gallery twin bedded room and twin bedded room with 2’ 6” beds. Bathroom/WC with shower cubicle.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) inc
• Elec and full gas CH inc
• Logs at cost
• TV
• TV/DVD with surround sound
• Music centre
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• 2 cots
• Highchair
• Stairgate
• Parking
• Grounds with lake and partially unfenced mill pond (toddlers and children beware!)
• Waterside terrace – partially fenced
• Patio
• Garden furniture
• Football table
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• Pets – 2 dogs max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 1132 – 2724

Sleeps: 19

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