Grange Cottage, Minchinhampton

Gloucestershire. Sleeps up to 6

Perched at the top of a hill in Amberley with far reaching views sits this beautiful semi-detached, traditional Cotswold stone cottage, Grange Cottage. Presented in a modern country style, this stunning holiday home has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing break with your loved ones. As you walk through the lane gate you will be greeted to a spectacular view beyond the traditional cottage garden to Woodchester Valley and its vineyards. You can park directly outside to unload luggage through the front door which opens into the welcoming conservatory that is well placed to appreciate the all year round sunsets. Parking for three cars on level gravel gated driveway is situated behind the house with steps down to the cottage back door. A step leads into the characterful sitting room, a room perfect for relaxing with your group, sink into the sofas, watching the TV or reading a local book from the selection on offer whilst overlooking the valley from the window seat, all the while the warmth from the woodburning stove keeps you toasty. For some peace and quiet, venture into the reading room that sits adjacent to the sitting room which has a small writing bureau, two chairs and a selection of games. Proceed up the steps in the sitting room into the well-equipped kitchen/diner to cook up a delicious evening meal with help from the double electric range oven with gas hob, and gather with your guests at the wooden dining table to indulge in your feast and plan your itinerary for your wonderful trip. Completing the ground floor is a useful utility, offering space for storage of coats and shoes as well as containing a washer/dryer and freezer, and a cloakroom with a basin and WC. Upstairs, you will find three welcoming bedrooms; the master is a lovely eaves room with high ceilings and exposed oak beams, containing a king-size bed, the second bedroom enjoys a sunny aspect, with views across to the Woodchester Valley Vineyard, and contains a queen size bed and the third contains a day bed set up as a single bed with a window seat, perfect for watching the sun set, with the family bathroom resting on the same floor, containing a bath with shower over. A further steep staircase leads you into the fourth bedroom in the eaves of the cottage with exposed beams and panoramic views over the Woodchester Valley Vineyard and beyond with a double bed, fitted wardrobes and a free-standing flatscreen TV. The main garden area is at the front of the cottage, enclosed by Cotswold stone walls, and is mostly laid to lawn, with traditionally planted cottage garden borders and a variety of mature shrubs and trees and a patio area outside the conservatory, with an outdoor table set which provides spectacular views across the valley to Woodchester and benefits from glorious sunsets. The cottage rests on the edge of the village of Amberley, which although small, has two well regarded pubs, Amberley Black Horse and The Amberley Inn as well as backing onto the National Trust common land of Minchinhampton Common, a unique 600-acre open space with far reaching views, which offers walking, kite flying and an 18-hole golf course. The larger towns of Nailsworth and Stroud are close by, offering a vibrant selection of restaurants, shops and award-winning farmers' markets, as well as the beautiful Sladebank Woods in Stroud and Woodchester Mansion and Park in Nailsworth. Close to the property, the spectacular Woodchester Valley Vineyard scales the slopes of the Cotswolds, creating Sauvignon Blanc, which has been awarded a master medal at the Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters Awards in London 2022, and, with the other tasteful varieties, is definitely a must for wine lovers. Grange Cottage is an ideal base for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling, as well as for exploring the wider Cotswolds region and further afield places, such as Bath, where you can take a tour of the famous Roman Baths which are well-preserved, a temple constructed on the site between 60-70AD in the first few decades of Roman Britain – a very educational and interesting day out for all, where you can finish your day with a delicious meal at one of the many restaurants Bath has to offer. Stay at Grange Cottage for a wonderful holiday.