Stow-on-the-wold, Heart of England
Bell Garden is a stunning four bedroom Cotswold stone property, situated in Stow-on-the-Wold, sleeping eight guests.
Bell Garden is a dog friendly holiday cottage.
Located in the popular and vibrant market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, Bell Garden is an exquisite Cotswold stone property boasting stylish interiors with a warm and homely feeling. With four spacious bedrooms, sleeping up to eight guests, this property is ideal stay for you and your loved ones.
There is plenty of space for your cars in the large driveway which houses up to five cars so unload your luggage right on your doorstep and enter into the fresh and bright entrance hall, kick off your boots and marvel at the triple aspect sitting room to your left, which houses a beautiful stone fireplace with a warming woodburning stove and dining table and chairs for you and your beloved to socialise at.
French doors in the sitting room lead out to the polished and well-maintained garden, which wraps around the property and has a manicured lawn area, inviting shrubs and seasoned trees that create a welcoming solace. The south facing patio area to the front of the property houses a bistro table hosting two guests for added privacy for couples and the second lawn area to the rear of the property rests alongside a sweet rockery.
Moving back into the property and into the kitchen, you can cook up a storm in the well-equipped and tastefully decorated room. A handy utility room sits next to the kitchen and gives access to the garden and a second door leads you down two steps and into the shower room and bedroom two. The shower room hosts an invigorating walk-in rain shower and can function as an en-suite for the bedroom which is flooded with natural light and is wonderfully presented, house to a king-size bed.
The master bedroom is located on the ground floor and is home to a super-king-size bed that overlooks the lovely front garden and boasts an en-suite shower room with walk-in rain shower.
Moving up to the first-floor and onto the admirable galleried landing, there are two further bedrooms to choose from, you really are spoilt for choice at Bell Garden! Bedroom three is located in the eaves of the property and is a well laid out, bright room benefitting from an en-suite bathroom with invigorating walk-in shower over. Bedroom four contains a welcoming king-size bed and features sloping ceilings. The shower room pleasantly finishes off the first floor and contains a walk-in rain shower, perfect for washing down after a day of discovering the local town.
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 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. 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.
Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.
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