The property
Winterberry Cottage is a traditional, semi-detached Cotswold stone property, with a peaceful garden, located in the small village of Barnsley. The village is fortunate to contain one of the best pubs in the Cotswolds, as well as the highly regarded Barnsley House hotel, with its excellent restaurant and spa facilities. Barnsley is in the heart of the Cotswolds, surrounded by lovely countryside and close to the beautiful Coln Valley, whilst also being only four miles from Cirencester, the largest market town in the region. Winterberry Cottage is ideally located for exploring the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as further afield places, such as Bath, Oxford and Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon.
The cottage has a wealth of character features, including oak beams, floors and doors, and an inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. This character is enhanced by the stylish decor and furnishings, and complemented by modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a flatscreen TV with Blu-Ray player and a well presented kitchen.
The cottage sleeps a maximum of six people, in three bedrooms, with two bathrooms. There is an enclosed garden and two off-street parking spaces are available. Winterberry Cottage is ideal for groups of friends or a family, looking for a peaceful retreat in a beautiful area. The front door of Winterberry Cottage opens into a good sized hallway, off which are the following rooms:
Living room: A beautiful and cosy room, full of character, including oak beams and flooring, and an inglenook fireplace, with a wood burning stove. There is comfy seating for six and a flatscreen TV, with Blu-Ray player;
Kitchen/dining room: A sociable room, looking out onto the garden and fields beyond. The well-presented kitchen area contains a Rangemaster oven, microwave, fridge freezer, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. The dining table comfortably seats six and the room has the added benefit of a traditional darts board (please bring your own darts)!
Stairs lead up from the hallway to the first floor landing, from which the upstairs rooms are accessed:
Master bedroom: Contains a king size bed and an en-suite bathroom, with walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin;
Bedroom 2: Contains a king size bed;
Bedroom 3: Contains two single beds;
Family bathroom: Contains a roll top bath, walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
Patio doors from the kitchen/dining room lead out to the good sized, enclosed back garden, which looks out onto farm land. During the warmer months of the year, the garden contains a table and eight chairs, and a gas barbecue. A garden shed is also provided for additional storage such as bikes. To the side of the cottage is a gravel driveway, with off-street parking space for two cars.
About the location
BARNSLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Cirencester 4.5 miles; Swindon 18.5 miles; Gloucester 22 miles.
The thriving village of Barnsley lies south of the Cotswold Hills and is surrounded by beautiful countryside and ancient, unspoilt villages, whilst also playing host to an annual village garden festival. Barnsley Park boasts evidence of a Roman settlement and was supposedly enjoyed by the wives of Henry VIII. The village of Barnsley has its own village pub serving excellent food, as well as the 16th century Barnsley House where you can enjoy a day at the luxurious spa or take afternoon tea on the terrace overlooking the attractive gardens. Close by is Bibury, a picture perfect Cotswold village, set in a conservation area, nestling on the River Coln and home to Arlington Row, a 12th century former wool store, now owned by the National Trust. Cirencester, known as 'The Capital of the Cotswolds' is just a short drive away and boasts a rich and well-preserved heritage with a Roman Amphitheatre, Corinium Museum and Abbey Grounds. The Brewery Arts Centre offers visitors a unique arts and crafts shopping experience or visit the Bathurst Estate, home to Cirencester Polo Club where some of the highest levels of polo can be seen. The Regency spa town of Cheltenham, with its Georgian architecture and extensive range of shops, theatres, restaurants and visitor attractions, including the famous Gold Cup horse racing is also just a short drive away, as is the unique Cotswold Water Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Britain's largest water park, offering a wide range of activities including boating, water skiing, cycling, golf and horse riding. The area is also host to three nature reserves, all offering many lovely walks. Within an hours’ drive is Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, Blenheim Place, Bath and the Malvern Hills and all are well worth a visit.
Note: Mobile phone reception is poor or intermittent inside and outside the property.
