This new listing is for a recently modernised detached cottage that is situated next to the 17th century manor house in the historic village of Braunston.
The village of Braunston is famous for its canal junction and it has a marina, canal pubs, local convenience store, chip shop and a superb butchers along with many picturesque local walks. It provides a convenient base for visiting Stratford, Warwick, Silverstone and the Midlands in general.
The space
Manor Cottage is a detached two storey property, with a kitchen and sitting room on the ground floor and two double bedrooms on the first floor. In detail :
Kitchen – Fully fitted modern kitchen with dishwasher, electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine/tumble dryer, as well as a large range of cooking utensils. The kitchen table provides comfortable dining for four.
Sitting room – Two large sofas, together with a modern electric fire-effect stove and subtle side lighting gives an instant feeling of cosiness on a cold night. The 50” smart TV has built-in Chromecast as well as a movie subscription for streaming. There is also an external DVD player with a selection of DVDs.
Bedroom 1 – king-size four poster bed, a chest of drawers and an ensuite bathroom. The bathroom has a toilet, washbasin and bath with over-bath shower attachment. At the end of this bedroom, there is an amazing ancient large chimney stack that implies that maybe the cottage was once upon a time utilised as a forge, or as the main kitchen for the Manor house.
Bedroom 2 – double four poster bed, a chest of drawers, a wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom. The bathroom has a toilet, washbasin and bath with over-bath shower attachment.
General facilities -
Central heating and hot water is provided by a modern combi-boiler. Free Wi-fi is available throughout the cottage.
Smoking is not permitted inside the cottage and we regret that no children or pets are allowed
Outside
There is a patio area supplied with a dining table, candles, overhead string lighting and a bbq which is a lovely space to eat and drink on a warm evening
In addition, to the side of the cottage is a private lawned area with access to the Grand Union canal towpath via a walk across the Manor fields. Two canal-side pubs are within easy walking distance along the towpath.
There is ample guest parking for two cars.
Guest access
Guests have exclusive access to the cottage, the cottage garden and to the patio bbq area.
This cottage is located in Daventry. Draycote Water Country Park and Newbold Quarry Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Manor Farm Shop and Ryton Organic Gardens. Haddonstone Show Gardens and Coventry Stadium are also worth visiting.
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