Rosemary Cottage, Blockley - Self catering holiday home cottage accommodation in the Cotswolds, UK

Location: Blockley
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Sleeps: 4 people (Children over 5 years old)
Low Season 2013: £410 per week
High Season 2013: £590 per week
Changeover Day: Variable

Low season is December and January (exc Christmas and New Year). High season is July and August. Prices gradually increase and decrease between these periods. Prices for Christmas and New Year on request. Short breaks out of season or for late availability. Prices quoted include for gas, electric, linen and towels, fresh flowers and welcome tea tray with home made cake.

Blockley is a delightful village situated amongst the rolling hills of the North Cotswolds, between Chipping Campden and Moreton in Marsh in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Blockley Village Shop and Café is the largest and most successful community shop in Britain. Hot food is served, home-made cakes, croisants - even enjoy a breakfast. The shop stocks just about everything. The shop and cafe opens at 8.00 am and also sells newspapers & magazines, etc. Click here for opening hours

The Great Western Arms pub (approx 200 yards away) serves meals or food can be purchased to take away.

Tucked away in a peaceful, narrow lane which only leads to a footpath across open fields, Rosemary Cottage is ideally situated in the middle of a row of lovely Cotswold stone cottages, facing onto woodland scenery.

The cottage dates back to the early 1800’s and was formerly owned by Lord and Lady Northwick, and later Spencer Churchill. It is full of character and has been renovated, enhancing all of the original features.

There is gas central heating throughout with the added bonus of a coal effect gas fire in the sitting room.

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Entry to the property is through a well established cottage garden through the front door into:

Well equipped shaker style kitchen with matching soft sage wooden panelling. Antique pine dresser with wicker baskets, matching settle and shelf/coat hanger.

The kitchen is beautifully accessorised with matching roman blinds, tablecloth and cushions. The floor has the original quarry tiles and doors are oak.

In the dining area of the kitchen is a circular table and chairs with seating for 4.
Neff electric cooker, washer/dryer, larder fridge, small freezer, microwave and cafetiere. Iron and ironing board

Beautifully decorated with soft furnishings, exposed beams and coal effect gas fire with marble and wood surround, all of which create a very light and relaxing environment. Oak flooring with rug.

There is a three-seater sofa and matching easy chair, colour TV, radio/CD player and ample reading material. DVD player.

A door leads from the kitchen up the oak stairs to the landing. These stairs can be slippery and you are advised to wear rubber soled shoes or rubber soled slippers.

The bedroom has been beautifully decorated providing a relaxing environment with views to the front of the house. There is a five foot black/brass bed with matching bedside table. A fitted wardrobe with additional shelving and wicker baskets. Dressing table and matching chair. An antique pine shelf also provides a variety of reading material. Hairdryer.

BATHROOM
The bathroom consists of bath, W.C, pedestal basin. Ornate mirror with light and shaving socket. Chrome bath fittings and marble/scroll tiles.

Once again, every attention to detail has been made. Overlooking the rear, the window is bordered by Victorian lace voile but also has a blind. There is a five foot white/brass bed, with matching bedside tables. An antique pine wardrobe with bottom drawer for clothes.

SHOWER ROOM
Leading from the bedroom is the shower room which comprises of a walk in shower, W.C and pedestal basin. Tiled from floor to ceiling with a mixture of white and mosaic tiles. There are chrome fittings, which complement the cabinet with mirror and shower cubicle.

GARDEN
An established cottage garden with small lawn is at the front of the cottage and is bordered to the lane by a drystone wall. Enjoy a morning coffee and listen to the birds, while sitting at the table and chairs provided.

A dog is welcome by prior arrangement, provided it stays downstairs. The garden to the right of the pathway at the front of the cottage belongs to Rosemary Cottage. The garden to the left belongs to the neighbour. As there is no boundary fence between the two gardens, please ensure that your dog is kept on the lead if in the garden and not allowed to wander.

We stayed in Rosemary Cottage last week and I would just like to say what a lovely place it is. We are staying in different cottages for several weeks at the moment and it's always so much more pleasent to stay in one like yours that has a good collection of local information and lots of handy little items that you occasionally need.