Mill Stream Cottage, Lower Slaughter

Gloucestershire. Sleeps up to 6

Mill Stream Cottage is a stunning 19th century, Cotswold stone property, resting in the famous chocolate-box village of Lower Slaughter, just over two miles from Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire. The three-bedroom property sleeps up to six guests and is home to beautiful traditional features which are complimented by thoughtful contemporary décor. Arriving at the cottage, you are greeted by sought-after off-road parking with room for up to two small cars, before stepping through the front door into the handy entrance hall which provides space for your coats and shoes, moving through the property the warm and inviting dual aspect living room greets you and provides the perfect space for you and your loved ones to curl up in front of the TV, get the wood burner going and relax after your long journey. The open-plan kitchen/diner is the ideal place for socialising with your group and cooking up a home cooked meal in the well-equipped kitchen before gathering round the table to enjoy your delicious meal whilst planning your trip itinerary. A quirky glass walkway leads from the kitchen/diner, into the stylish dual aspect king-size master bedroom, which has a pretty bay window, exposed Cotswold stone walls and lovely French doors leading out to the courtyard; the en-suite shower room is colourful and welcoming. Completing the ground floor is a handy utility room tucked away off the kitchen and a convenient cloakroom. Two further bedrooms are found up the stairs, on the second floor; the first hosts a king-size bed and has lovely stone mullion dual aspect windows with an en-suite bathroom, and the second, located in the eaves, houses a single bed, additional pull-out bed (available on request) and a light, airy en-suite shower room. Outside, the attractive gravel courtyard garden has an outdoor table with parasol and a charcoal barbecue, making it a lovely spot to enjoy your meals al fresco when the weather allows. Head out for the day and take a walk around Lower Slaughter which is widely regarded as one of England's most beautiful villages with picturesque cottages lining the banks of the River Eye which flows from Upper Slaughter through Lower Slaughter, featuring an eye-catching giant working waterwheel and a gorgeous mill building which is no longer operational but has been converted to an enjoyable museum with a popular tea room. The Slaughters Country Inn is a well-regarded, quintessential country inn, offering lovely food and drinks. If you want to venture out, nearby Bourton-on-the-Water is dubbed the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ due to the sparkling River Windrush, which runs through the heart of town, and is spanned by multiple picturesque bridges, where you can enjoy high tea at a riverside café, find your way out of the Dragonfly Maze, shop in a boutique store, or visit the Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection. Historical market town, Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold villages, and is a small market town with an array of boutique shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, as well as the Farmers’ Market which every second Thursday of each month, featuring inviting local produce; you can visit the Fosse Gallery to admire an array of contemporary British art, indulge in a bite to eat and drinks at The Stag at Stow, or revel in the scrumptious tea and cakes at The Old Bakery Tea Room. Burford, known as Southern “gateway to the Cotswolds” is perched upon a hill and the high street is lined with charming antique shops, boutique stores, and cafés, here you can visit Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens where you will find over 250 species of animals and be inspired by the beautiful landscaping and seasonal displays throughout the park. Mill Stream Cottage really is the perfect location to explore the breath-taking Cotswolds AONB.