The Stables

Location: Broad Campden
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Sleeps: 6
Low Season: £655.00 per week
High Season: £970.00 per week
Changeover Day: Saturday

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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. Click on the banner above for prices for Christmas and New Year. Short breaks out of season or for late availability. Prices quoted include for oil, electric, linen and towels, fresh flowers and welcome tea tray with home made cake.

Broad Campden, only one mile from Chipping Campden, is one of the most picturesque small villages in the North Cotswolds.  The Bakers Arms pub serves good food and has won awards for its real ale.  The Stables is in a secluded and tranquil setting just off the small lane that runs through the village.  As its name suggests, it is a converted stables building dating from 1797 and still retains many original features.  Initially developed for the owners’ use, it offers luxurious and extremely spacious accommodation that has been restored and furnished to provide a holiday home of exceptional character and comfort. 

The Stables has :

Enter the cottage through the front door into the large hall.  A feature just to the right of the door is a recess in the wall that functioned as a salt lick when the building was used for stables.  An understairs cupboard contains ironing board and iron.

To the left are wide double doors leading to the open plan

Dining Room

A large rug covers most of the floor.  There is ample room for the solid wood, glass topped dining table and 6 chairs as well as a comfortable 2 seater sofa.  Small flat screen TV.

Kitchen

A very spacious room with excellent natural light and multiple spot lights.  An extensive range of solid oak cupboards and work surfaces.  A large gas Rangemaster with double oven and griddle.  Extractor fan.  Built in white goods include a full height fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.  Microwave, toaster and cafetiere.  Philips radio, CD and tape player.

On the right of the hall a solid oak door opens to

The Snug (Second Sitting Room)

The wood burning stove with a beam lintel over the fireplace, central rug and comfortable seating for 4 create a cosy ambience.  40” flat screen TV with Freeview, video tape and DVD player.  Shelves of books and DVDs.

An arch leads to

Sitting Room

With full height windows and patio doors along the length of one wall looking out over the front garden and courtyard, the sitting room is bright and airy.  Exposed beams add character.  Two large 2 seater sofas and 2 armchairs.  Range of coffee tables (not shown).  Music system with built-in speakers.

Opposite the front door an oak door gives access to

Shower Room

Well fitted room with white suite comprising wash basin, WC and walk in shower.  Full width mirror and heated towel rail.

Carpeted stairs lead from the hall to the first floor landing from which oak doors open to

Bedroom One  with Wash Basin

Good sized, double bedroom (5’ bed) with large Velux window in the full height and windows on one side, sloping ceiling. Cane bedside tables, matching chair and bedside rugs.  Solid wood built-in units with wardrobe, 2 three-drawer chests and vanity area with wash basin.

Bedroom Two

Another good sized double bedroom (4’ 6” bed) with full height, sloping ceiling and exposed beams.  Range of built in wardrobes and bedside tables and rugs.

Bedroom Three with Wash Basin

Twin bedroom with two 3’ wide beds separated by a wooden chest of drawers.  Built in wardrobe and vanity unit with wash basin.  Full height, sloping ceiling with large Velux window and exposed beams.

Family bathroom with Bath and Hand Held Shower Attachment (not suitable for showers)

A bright, substantial bathroom with suite comprising bath, washbasin and WC.  Heated towel rail.  Full height sloping ceiling with large Velux window.

Garden

The private garden is reached from The Snug and slopes gently to a paved patio area with table and chairs (not shown).  There is a lawned area and a wide border with mature trees and shrubs.

Parking

There is a off road, private parking for two cars. 

Changeover day :  Variable

We regret no smoking. 

A small dog is permitted by prior arrangement. 

Children are welcome.

August 2010

Before I forget I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay at The Stables in Broad Campden.  I wanted to let you know that the cottage was absolutely fabulous,.  We’ve probably rented more than a dozen cottages in the U.K. over the past several years and The Stables is one of the best.  The cottage was clean, well-equipped, and had the best linens and towels of all the cottages we’ve rented – a real plus because often this is where prior rentals have not done so well.  The location of this cottage is also perfect and allowed us to easily explore the Cotswolds, visit old haunts, visit family nearer to Coventry, and allow family to visit us.

I also wanted to let you know that Campden Cottages is also deserving of praise.  I really appreciated your help in completing this rather late booking and diligently communicating with us even though the email system did not cooperate.  I also thank you for the mid-stay change of linens and towels. I would certainly recommend you and Campden Cottages to others in the market for a stay in the Cotswolds.  The pictures and description of the cottage on your website were absolutely spot-on.  All in all, this was a huge success for us and a wonderful experience.

All the best to you Sheila for continued success.  Thank you again.