Charming Cotswold Stone Cottage with 3 Large En-Suite Bedrooms and Pretty Garden, Sherston

Wiltshire. Sleeps up to 6

Little Maunditts Cottage is situated in a quiet lane in the heart of the charming village of Sherston and is within easy walking distance of all the village facilities including the two pubs, The Rattlebone Inn and Carpenters Arms, the The Angel Bistro & Coffee Shop, the church, the wonderfully well-stocked village store and two wine shops.
The cottage was originally the barns and stabling for a long-gone pub and was lovingly brought to life in 2014 and is only now available as a much admired holiday destination. As the cottage is in a conservation area it was designed to blend with neighbouring properties and retain the lovely character of Gaston Lane. Little Maunditts has the appearance and character of an old cottage but has all the modern components and facilities to make it lovely and warm and comfortable.
The interior of Little Maunditts Cottage is modern, bright and airy but still has a wealth of characterful features including handsome oak doors reclaimed from a Cotswold Manor House and unusual marble radiators in the bedrooms.
Little Maunditts Cottage is ideal for families or if you are several couples holidaying together as all three bedrooms are roughly equal in size with comparable facilities and all have en-suite bathrooms. Nobody in your group will have to settle for a less comfortable room! The large kitchen/dining/living room is a sociable venue in which to prepare supper and enjoy each others' company rather than someone being stuck in the kitchen whilst others relax elsewhere. There is also an additional cosy sitting room with another tv, dvd player and a wide selection of films and boardgames. There is also a comprehensive library of local guidebooks and maps to assist you in planning your days out exploring the local towns and countryside. The cottage has a useful utility room for coats and boots and also an additional freezer, washing machine and downstairs loo.

The historic village of Sherston was voted by The Times newspaper as being the 5th most desirable place to live in the UK. With it's elegant wide main street, excellent pub, wine shop, farm shop with butchery & florist and community run village shop with post office, it is easy to see why!
In July Sherston hosts a very popular Boules Tournament and Carnival and the wide high street is converted into a series of boules courts.
The National Arboretum at Westonbirt is very close by. In addition to the magnificent parkland and impressive and varied tree specimens, Westonbirt hosts a series of special events and open air concerts in addition to Westonbirts own guided walks and specialist talks.
The Sherston area is perfect for exploring the South Cotswolds on foot or by car. It is 5 miles from the historic town of Malmesbury, the oldest borough in England, with it's magnificent part-ruined Abbey, winding lanes and riverside walks. Also 5 miles away is Tetbury, renowned for its 17th century market hall and varied selection of antique shops.
Prince Charles resides at nearby Highgrove and in summer it is possible to visit his magnificent gardens. (by advance booking only)
The Stroud Valleys, Bath, Cirencester, the Marlborough Downs, Castle Combe and Lacock are all easily accessible and it is a scenic drive to the charming (but much busier) popular Cotswold tourist destinations of Stow-In-The-Wold, Bourton-On-The-Water and Moreton-In-Marsh. Castle Combe has been voted the prettiest village in England and Lacock, almost entirely owned by the National Trust, is regularly used as a film location - amongst it's credits are Harry Potter, War Horse, Doctor Dolittle and the drama series Pride & Prejudice and Cranford.
There are fabulous walks, both leaving directly from the cottage or a short drive away and there are plenty of guide books and maps on hand to help you choose a route.
The pretty cottage courtyard garden is a lovely sun-trap and a perfect place to enjoy outdoor dining in the summer.

ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
*Bedroom 1- King-size bed. Luxury modern en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower with both hand held and rain showers.
*Bedroom 2 - Double metal four poster bed. Luxury modern ensuite bathroom with large bath with hand held shower attachment.
*Bedroom 3 - Zip & link twin beds (or alternatively it can be made into a super-king sized double) plus sofa-bed. Luxury modern en-
suite bathroom with spacious shower.
*Large open plan family kitchen / dining / living room. Fully equipped kitchen with electric range cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer,
microwave, etc. Dining table for 8 persons. Sitting area with digital TV.
*Additional comfortable sitting room with digital TV and DVD player. Large selection of local maps, guide books, novels, reference
books, board games and jigsaws.
*Spacious laundry/utility room with automatic washer / dryer, additional freezer. Spacious storage for coats and outdoor gear. *Downstairs loo.
*Underfloor central heating throughout groundfloor, underfloor heating in all bathrooms plus marble radiators to bedrooms.
*Bedlinen, towels, kitchen linen, cleaning materials provided.
*Delightful enclosed courtyard garden.
*2 sets of triple bi-fold doors to patio and garden.
*Private parking for 1 very large car or two smaller cars, additional parking very close by on quiet private estate.
(SORRY, NO PETS)

ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES IN MORE DETAIL:
BEDROOM ONE has an unusual ornate wrought iron king-size bed. There is a wardrobe, dressing table with mirror & two comfortable chairs. There is also a chest of drawers so there is plenty of room to unpack your belongings and feel at home. There are bedside tables with reading lamps and a digital radio.The room has a dual aspect, overlooking the pretty garden and also down Gaston Lane towards the church. The central heating is supplied by the stylish marble radiator.
The en-suite bathroom is fully tiled in stunning pink Italian marble and has a walk-in shower with both hand-held and rain-drench shower heads. There is a shaver point and an illuminated magnifying mirror. The bathroom is heated with electric under-floor heating and there is a heated towel rail to ensure it always cosy and warm. There is ample natural light in the bathroom from the skylight window.

BEDROOM TWO has a white metal double four poster bed, originally bought in South Africa. There is a wardrobe, dressing table with comfortable chair and bedside tables with reading lamps and a digital radio. There are skylight windows to both the bedroom and the bathroom. The central heating is supplied by the lovely grey marble radiator. There are several mirrors.
The bathroom has an Art Deco style suite with a large, double-ended bath with hand-held shower attachment. The bathroom is decorated with natural stone mosaic tiles. There is a large anti-mist illuminated mirror with magnification area. The bathroom is heated with electric under-floor heating and there is an additional heated towel rail to ensure it always cosy and warm.

BEDROOM THREE has 2 x 3ft twin zip & link beds which can be joined together to create a 6ft super kingsize bed. There is also an additional sofa bed which can sleep one adult or two smaller children. There is a built-in wardrobe, dressing table with chair, chest of drawers and a large mirror. There are bedside tables with reading lamps and a digital radio. The bedroom has a view over the delightful courtyard garden.
The en-suite bathroom has a spacious walk-in shower and is decorated with natural stone mosaic tiles and flagstones. The electric under-floor heating ensures it is never cold underfoot and there is a heated towel rail for added warmth.

One of the highlights of Little Maunditts Cottage is the SPACIOUS KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING ROOM. The room is plenty large enough for your whole party to hang out in whether they are cooking, dining or just relaxing. There is a range cooker with double oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, ample storage, crockery and cooking utensils. The dining table seats eight and there is further casual seating with a digital TV. The bi-fold doors allow you to open up almost an entire wall to bring the outside indoors. The room is heated with an under floor heating system so the limestone flagstones are never chilly underfoot.

The separate SITTING ROOM is well furnished with comfortable seating for everyone and a further TV and DVD player. There are numerous local guide books and maps for you to borrow and plan your outings. There is an excellent selection of local walks for you to choose from. For relaxing times at home there are board games, jigsaws and fiction & non-fiction books for your enjoyment. Information from the local tourist board is also provided. The under-floor heating and additional fireplace ensure this a cosy retreat at any time of year.

A separate UTILITY ROOM has plenty of space for all your coats and outdoor gear and includes a rather funky and unusual loo! There is a washer/dryer and also an additional freezer.

The GARDEN at Little Maunditts Cottage was newly planted from scratch in 2014 and the transformation from a builder’s yard to a delightful courtyard haven has been a tremendous success. 300 dwarf box trees were planted to line the gravel paths and the beginnings of a delightful topiary display are already evident. The borders are filled with shades of pinks and purples and the lavender display is stunning. There is a table and chairs on the patio outside the house and a swing seat on the patio at the far end of the garden.

This vacation home is located in Malmesbury. Cotswolds and Dyrham Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hookshouse Pottery and M4 Karting. Traveling with kids? Consider Highgrove Shop Tetbury, or check out an event or a game at Castle Combe Circuit.

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