Tea Cosy Cottage, Stretton on Fosse -Self catering holiday cottage accommodation in the Cotswolds, UK

Location: Stretton on Fosse
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Sleeps: 4 Not suitable for toddlers, elderly or infirm
Low Season: £415.00 per week
High Season: £670.00 per week
Changeover Day: Saturday

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 all oil, electric, logs, linen and towels.

The owners wish to make your stay extra special. They are pleased to provide a basket of homegrown vegetables, (in season), fresh from their walled vegetable garden. When there are no vegetables in season there will be a home made cake and fresh flowers.

The Plough Inn, an 18th Century cosy village pub approximately 5 minutes walk away, serves delicious home cooked food. They have just been awarded the CAMRA Warwickshire pub of the year 2008 for their real ale. The chef is French, the atmosphere lovely, and the friendly locals will be sure to give you a warm welcome. There is a special 10% discount on meals for those staying at Tea Cosy Cottage.

Excellent walks across stunning countryside are plentiful, and horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, hawking, falconry and many other sports are available locally.

This thatched cottage is absolutely delightful – steeped in history and retaining many original features, but with modern comforts. Built in the 17th century and Grade II Listed, in past times it was the village post office and bakery and still has the original baker’s oven! A lovely book about the village and its history, written by one of the villagers, illustrates some intriguing photographs of Tea Cosy Cottage in days gone by. Previously owned by an English Lord and Lady, the cottage was featured in the "Daily Mail".

There is full oil central heating in the cottage. Throughout the ground floor attractive slate tiles on the floors add to the character. The walls are approximately two feet thick and many of the windows have window seats. Original exposed beams throughout the cottage.

A telephone is available for your use. Payment can be made by "swiping" a credit card on the phone. A laptop can be connected for internet access and emails.

Enter through the front stable door directly into the kitchen.

KITCHEN
This is a light airy room with windows and stable doors to the front and rear. Range of fitted wood cupboards. An antique oak table and four chairs and antique pine monk’s bench. Fitted Smeg electric fan oven with ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher, larder fridge, cafetiere. Just outside the kitchen door is a Utility Room, complete with washer/ dryer and fridge freezer.

One step up from the kitchen in to the:

SITTING ROOM
A gorgeous room, wonderfully cosy with a large inglenook fireplace containing a salt drying box and wooden seat on one side. A large basket of logs is supplied for the wood-burning stove. Two very comfortable two seater sofas. The window seat, television table and coffee table have all been carved by a local craftsman from solid wood. Flat screen television with digibox and DVD.

Stairs lead from this room to the landing upstairs. The stairs are a lovely feature of this old cottage but would not be suitable for the elderly, toddlers or infirm. They are steep, on a bend, narrow and all of different height treads. Throughout the upstairs there are oak floors.

BEDROOM ONE
Part of the charm and intriguing character of this cottage is that it retains original features, so when you step into this room remember to duck under the low doorway! The old painted brick chimney breast faces you as you enter. This is a light room with windows on two sides. Double bed (4’6”wide). Rugs on the wooden floors (not in picture). Antique rocking chair, chest of drawers and wardrobe.

BEDROOM TWO
This is a small but delightful room where bespoke beds have been cleverly made by a local craftsman of solid wood. Two 2’6” wide single beds. Walk-in cupboard with shelf and hanging space for clothes.

BATHROOM
Bath, fitted with folding shower screen with electric shower over bath. Basin, WC. Shaver point.

GARDEN
Private, enclosed rear garden laid to grass with herbaceous borders. Walk under a wooden archway where the garden narrows before opening out into another secluded area with circular wooden table and matching chairs.

PARKING
To the front of the cottage there is a public parking area.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

REVIEWS

We had a very relaxing time in Tea Cosy Cottage it was a beautiful little cottage. We were very pleased when we got here, my mum, dad and me were stunned on how pretty the cottage was, we were very sad to leave but we had a lovely time would definetly recommend this cottage to everyone thank you so much for letting us stay here!!!

Thank you for a wonderful Christmas in your perfect cottage. We are utterly depressed to leave. A perfect cottage in a perfect location. Recommend the Plough Inn - great food and hospitality. Thanks so much

The Tea Cosy Cottage was absolutely perfect. When we arrived we were very pleased at how everything was just so nice, the mince pies were to die for and the Christmas tree (all decorated) really brought a festive cheer.The Plough Inn was very welcoming , everyone was really friendly and lovely to talk to, it felt like a great community. The food was really nice, the staff were very friendly. It was a great stay, thank you so much for a lovely holiday!

We’ve really enjoyed our time at Tea Cosy Cottage, everything exceeded our expectations – we loved the detail of the cottage and found the log fire wonderful! Will definitely be recommending this cottage and returning soon!

I really enjoyed staying here ...... The beds in this cottage made me fall asleep straight away, but at home it takes forever! We will come back next October! I can’t wait!

We really appreciated all the little treats and luxuries with this cottage, from fresh flowers and cake to nice soaps – and kitchen supplies. This attention to detail, together with the beauty and comfort of this very special old house, was a real joy. Fantastic (central) location too! Thank you.