Chocolate box thatch cottage 15th Century nr Cotswolds

Think 'The Holiday' built 1600’s a part the Craven Estate; thatch cottage full of charm with log burner, bread oven reveal, original beams, parquet flooring. Within walking distance to excellent pubs; .25 miles from Ridgeway. Sat beneath neolithic White Horse of Uffington, magical site of Waylands Smithy & love story of Ashdown House. Folklore sets out mystical tales of dragons, magic and love. Alfred the great fought the Dane’s in this very place…Ashburyis noted in the Doomsday book for reference. The cottage situated under the Milky Way on a clear night gives hours of wonderment; stargaze and enjoy your favourite constellations and possibly view the meteor showers ! The cottage is a place of peace and healing.quiet and calm with many chalk springs bubbling under the small hamlet..
Close to Faringdon 8 miles;Swindon 8 miles; Fairford 12 miles; Cotswolds 16 miles; Lambourn racing stables 6 miles; Marlborough 10 miles; Bath 30 minute train journey 45 min car; Bristol 45 minute train journey; Cardiff 1 hour train journey Oxford49 minute bus journey



The space
Full 3 bedroom property … two double rooms and one single en suite.
Other beds include a double futon, a single z bed so can sleep 8
This property was built in the natural spring hamlet around mid 1400's. It is light and airy with plenty of space. It has been beautifully restored to expose beams and natural chalk and sarsen stone . The back of the cottage opens out and is made of brick with a beautiful light kitchen and island for guests. The dining area can be in the main build or kitchen area... pending on your needs and guests. It is secluded by landscape and surrounded by rolling hills. The stair case is semi circular, and there is a bedroom downstairs with en suite for less mobile guests. the bathroom upstairs has a petit claw footed bath, round stone basin and shower. Each bedroom has wardrobe space and plenty of light.
Guest access
Whole house - large kitchen; large living area;., office ….cosy snug living area with log burner - please bring fire lighters & logs to enjoy your cosy night in the snug… if you forget I can provide …
Two double rooms and one single room down stairs en suite and a portable single bed & double futon
Garden
Patio
own entrance
Teas coffees lemon ginger honey provided for refreshments
Other things to note
There is a seperate annex that can be rented if you require additional space - it sleeps 4 and has a balcony for the upstairs bedroom. Please enquire via email .
The house is a place of tranquility and calm, and is said to be situated near many natural springs, allowing a good energy feel to it.
Tips: Check out local restaurants we are blessed to be within walking distance of a lovely local pub! gresat ales, tradional fare ....a number of wonderful organic farm shops locally. A bus ride to Oxford will cost you £ 4.00 return and is a wonderful way to spend a day mooching about and enjoying the historic city and its vibe.