Beaumont's Cottage, Foxton

Cambridgeshire. Sleeps up to 4

Pre-dating the great fire of London and built circa 1530, this alluring, thatched cottage rests peacefully within the small village of Foxton, surrounded by Cambridgeshire countryside. The house also predates the order by which Henry VIII commanded the use of less oak in, as shown by the large beams adding character to the interior. Set back from the road on Foxton High Street, this cosy cottage is ideal for a family of four or a group of friends looking to tour this beautiful region. Step into the lounge, which has a large inglenook fireplace for decoration and traditional beams, a beautiful space to relax with your loved ones in the evenings. Rustle up a delicious, home-cooked meal in the kitchen and get together around the dining table, taking in your surroundings as you tuck in and discuss the events from your day. Lastly, the ground floor plays host to a lovely twin room overlooking the garden and a shower room, with a walk-in shower cubicle. Climb the enchanting, spiral staircase to the master bedroom, which has a bathroom next door for your convenience, playing host to a deep-soaking roll top bath tub. You will see the date above the ornate fireplace in this main bedroom reads '1637', relating to the date in which the then owner, Richard Beaumont had the entire house positioned back from the road and stream that ran at the front. Spend your summer afternoons in the small, shared cottage garden to the rear, a pleasant spot to sit with a refreshing drink after you've explored the area. Beaumont's Cottage is set in a lovely South Cambridgeshire village, giving you easy access to both Cambridge and London Kings Cross from Foxton railway station. There is a village pub The White Horse and a handy shop just a few steps along the high street, as well as a village cricket pitch, a football pitch and a children's playground. Interestingly, the nearby village of Barrington has a historic pub, The Royal Oak, which boasts of being a stop-by point by Charles II. You are also close to Duxford Aerodrome with its flying displays and plane collections, several National Trust properties are in the area, including Wimpole Hall Farm, and there is also the Shepreth Wildlife Park for a day out with the kids. The cultural, university city of Cambridge offers so much more, with its remarkable architecture and plethora of pubs, shops and eateries to indulge. Experience a well-earned rest at this beautiful, thatched cottage with your loved ones.

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