The property
Posting House Barn is a beautiful Grade II* listed Cotswold stone property which sleeps six guests, in three inviting bedrooms, with two stylish bathrooms. Dating back to the 17th century, this charming home away from home has a wealth of character features including exposed Cotswold stone walls, exposed beams and a striking spiral staircase which winds through the property. These features have been complemented by contemporary décor and modern facilities such as wireless internet access, two Freeview TVs and a well-equipped kitchen with underfloor heating. At the rear of the property there is a stunning enclosed garden with comfortable seating, and off-street parking is available for one small car in a garage nearby.
Posting House Barn is located in the centre of the popular market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, just steps away from the Market Square and all that Stow has to offer. This vibrant town is renowned for its range of boutique shops, pubs, restaurants and tearooms, as well as the Farmers' Market which takes place every second Thursday of each month, showcasing fantastic local produce. Steeped in history with its medieval cross and old town stocks, the bustling market square is the heart of the community and it is said that during the height of the wool industry, 20,000 sheep were sold here in one day.
As the highest of the Cotswold towns, Stow features on many country walks and cycle routes and rewards visitors with far-reaching rural views. Local footpaths take in the neighbouring villages of Broadwell, Lower Swell and The Oddingtons, all home to popular inns which offer tempting refreshments. Stow is also well-placed for exploring the many towns of the North Cotswolds including Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh and Burford, and further afield destinations such as Cirencester, Blenheim Palace and Oxford are within easy reach for day trips. Posting House Barn is a wonderful retreat for a gathering of friends or family who are seeking a relaxing break in the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold. The front door opens into a stylish entrance hall, off which are the following rooms:
Kitchen/dining room: This beautifully presented kitchen/dining room has an eye-catching exposed stone feature wall, underfloor heating and French doors which lead out into the attractive garden, perfect for those warmer days. Ideal for entertaining, this space contains a range cooker with five-ring gas hob, fridge and freezer, washing machine/tumble dryer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, cafetière, toaster, radio with iPod dock, window seat, extendable wooden table with seating for six, and a wall-mounted LCD Freeview TV;
Bedroom 3: This cosy bedroom contains a double bed, chest of drawers, door hooks, chair, mirror and radio;
Cloakroom: Contains a toilet and wash basin.
A feature spiral staircase leads up from the ground floor hallway to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:
Living room: Overlooking the garden, this tastefully decorated room has an exposed stone wall and a secluded reading nook. This inviting room contains a two-seater sofa, three-seater sofa, armchair, large bean bag, footstool, wall-mounted LCD Freeview TV with DVD player, and a small selection of DVDs, books and board games;
Bedroom 2: This elegant bedroom contains a king size bed or two 75cm wide single beds, a chest of drawers, door hooks, mirror and radio;
Family bathroom: A stylish and characterful bathroom which contains a bath, walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail.
The feature spiral staircase continues up from the first floor landing and leads directly into the master bedroom in the eaves. The following rooms are on the second floor:
Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom: Flooded in natural light from the Velux windows, this spacious bedroom boasts impressive structural beams and contains a double bed, chaise longue, full length freestanding mirror complete with small hanging rail, chest of drawers and a radio. The beautiful ensuite contains a walk-in shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail.
Accessed via French doors in the kitchen/dining room, the enchanting garden consists of a sheltered patio which houses an outdoor table with seating for six, and a raised lawn area which is bordered by mature shrubs and colourful scented flowers. Sun loungers and a charcoal barbecue are provided, making this a wonderful spot to relax with friends and family in the warm summer months. Please note that to the left of the summerhouse there is a fire escape for the local supermarket and that this area cannot be blocked.
At the end of the garden a gate gives access to the shared yard where off-street parking is available for one small car in a garage
About the location
STOW-ON-THE-WOLD
Bourton-on-the-Water 4 miles; Stratford upon Avon 15 miles.
The highest town in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises olde worlde England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly Farmers' market. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antique shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of Stow, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way, Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close to the town. Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' as the River Windrush runs through the centre, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of the most popular Cotswold villages. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are all within easy reach and make a great day out. Cheltenham (20 miles away) is, architecturally, the most complete regency town in England. A spa town with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse-racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. At other times of year, it is host to literature, jazz, classical music, science and food and drink festivals. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called 'The City of Dreaming Spires’ has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within easy reach, making Stow-on-the-Wold an ideal base.
Note: This property allows one additional infant only.
Note: The property may not be appropriate for those with limited mobility due to the low beams, step in the kitchen and spiral staircase.
Note: The smoke and CO detector operate on sound only basis.
Note: Towards the end of the garden behind the trellis to the left of the summerhouse, there is a fire escape for the local supermarket and therefore this area cannot be blocked.
Note: The Stow Horse Fair is held twice a year, on the Thursday closest to 12th May and the Thursday closest to 24th October, this is a traditional fair for people to meet up and trade which dates back to 1476 when its Charter was granted; Stow is very busy for a day or two before and after each fair, and a number of shops, pubs and restaurants are closed.
Note: The first-floor king-size bed is a zip/link bed and can be changed to twin on request.
