Laurel Tree Cottage is a traditional English home situated in a beautiful country setting near Bourton-on-the-Water, sleeping 9+2 guests with the +2 option being a 4ft double sofa bed. Laid out over three floors, this large family home boasts bright and colourful bedrooms, a spacious yet cosy living room and a large open plan kitchen/dining room with farmhouse style decor that has been featured in Country Homes & Interiors magazine and described as 'Simply Idyllic' in a three-page spread in 25 Beautiful Homes magazine. The well-equipped kitchen opens out into the generous manicured grounds with a wildflower area. There is also a children's play area and off-street parking for up to three medium sized cars. Laurel Tree Cottage is a dog friendly holiday home, suitable for two dogs.
Accommodation
This stylish six-bedroom property, located in the tranquil English village of Guiting Power, close to Cheltenham, is perfectly suited for families and friends looking to spend time together in an unspoilt Cotswold village. The accommodation is laid out as follows:
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Dining Room
Aga, electric oven with two-ring induction hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, American-style fridge/freezer, Kitchen Aid, Nespresso coffee machine with frother, dishwasher, island with two high stools, wall-mounted Smart TV, DAB radio, Bluetooth speakers
Wooden dining table with seating for ten, L-shaped sofa to comfortably seat six, selection of board games, children's games and books
Utility room
Washing machine, tumble dryer and butler sink
Cloakroom
Loo and basin
Living areas
Three-seater sofa, two-seater sofa, two armchairs, footstool, wall-mounted Smart TV and a decorative fire place
Snug (Sleeps 2)
4ft double sofa bed, available upon request, wall-mounted Smart TV, desk with stool and selection of books
Bedroom 6 (Sleeps 1)
Single sleigh bed, wardrobe and open shelving for additional storage
First Floor
Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
Colonial-style four poster super king size bed, Freeview TV, built-in wardrobes, chest of drawers, full length mirror and bedroom chair
Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, built-in wardrobe and upholstered bedroom chair
Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 1)
Single bed and chest of drawers
Bedroom 4 (Sleeps 1)
Single bed, chest of drawers and bedroom chair
Family bathroom
Underfloor heating, freestanding bath, walk-in shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail
Shower room
Underfloor heating, walk-in shower, loo, twin basins and heated towel rail
Second Floor
Bedroom 5 (Sleeps 2)
Eaves room, exposed beams, two single beds (can be super king size bed on request), built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers and chair
Outside
Bistro table and seating for four, outdoor table with seating for eight, charcoal BBQ, fire pit, children's play area with climbing frame, swings, slide, trampoline and sandpit.
The gated gravel driveway has designated, off-street parking for up to three medium cars and further on-street parking is available in the village. At the owner's request, we ask that guests do not park on the tarmac driveway located just outside the electric gate as this belongs to a neighbouring property
Finer Details...
Bed linen and towels are provided
The gated gravel driveway has designated, off-street parking for up to three medium cars and further on-street parking is available in the village
1 travel cot and 1 Tripp Trapp chair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided). There are two fixed stair gates which are positioned so that the first-floor landing can be enclosed
Up to two medium sized dogs are accepted for an additional £40 per booking per dog. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
The property’s garden is enclosed, however young children and pets should be supervised outside at all times
Aga – to be lit between October and April but can be requested for the summer months during the booking process. In the summer, the kitchen can become hot due to heat from the Aga
Wifi is Gigaclear superfast broadband
Mobile phone reception is generally OK, but can be variable
3 Smart TVs and 1 Freeview TV
The property has an oil-fired central heating system
Please be mindful that there are low doorways, multiple floors and steps from the driveway down to the kitchen
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property
Things to Note...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 11 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 3 additional infants
Hen and Stag groups are not permitted, but same sex family groups are welcome on request
Commercial and work related bookings on request
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00
The garden is regularly maintained by a professional gardening service and although this work is generally carried out when the property is vacant, the gardener may need to carry out work whilst the property is occupied. If you require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us
This cottage is located in Cheltenham. Sudeley Castle and Stanway House and Fountain are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Naunton Downs Golf Club and Cleeve Hill Golf Club. Cotswold Farm Park and The Model Village are also worth visiting.
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