Birch House, Stow-On-The-Wold

Gloucestershire. Sleeps up to 8

Set in the popular, historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, just a short walk away from local amenities is this elegant and spacious family home, located on a quiet residential street; an idyllic retreat for you and your family or friends to escape to the beautiful Cotswolds. With dedicated parking located just outside of the garage door, you can unload your luggage right on the property grounds and look forward to entering the wonderful home. The front door opens into a fresh and welcoming hallway so kick off your walking boots and enter into the sitting room where you are greeted by a stunning ornamental fireplace and dual aspect windows, letting the sunshine pour in. The kitchen/diner is well-equipped and is the perfect space to cook up a storm, pour a drink and socialise with your party. Choose from the selection of games on offer and have a fun game night! Finishing off the ground floor nicely, there is a convenient cloakroom and utility room, with adjoining garage which has been smartly converted into a recreation area containing a table tennis table with bats and balls; the family will love this addition! Accessed from the kitchen to the rear is the well-presented, enclosed terrace where you will find lovely hedges providing some privacy and manicured flower-filled pots as well as a table with seating if you fancy dining al fresco. The front of the property has a lovely raised lawn area, with stunning climbing roses and wisteria blooming in the summer months. When sleep calls, a choice of four sizeable bedrooms await upstairs; the charming master bedroom contains a king-size four poster bed giving a luxurious feel to the room and boasts an en-suite bathroom, the second bedroom has lovely view of the terrace and has a large double sleigh bed with an en-suite bathroom, perfect for children, bedrooms three and four both have twin beds. Finishing the first-floor is the bathroom where you can have an enjoyable soak in the bath. A short walk from your doorstep there are many amenities to enjoy; 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, add a touch of opulence and revel in the scrumptious tea and cakes – or scones! - at The Old Bakery Tea Room. Discover over 500 species of birds by visiting Birdland Park & Gardens, which is a lovely spot to enjoy a picnic, surrounded by wildlife, or perhaps make a visit to the nearby village of Bourton-on-the-Water and discover a miniature replica of the Cotswold-stone village at The Model Village. At nearly 800ft, Stow is the highest of the Cotswold towns, located on the Roman Fosse Way and has many scenic walking and cycle route to explore. The market square is the heart of the community and offers boutique shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, as well as the farmers’ market which every second Thursday of each month, featuring inviting local produce. Take a trip to Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens in Burford for the day, or take a tour at Undiscovered Cotswolds, located in Minster Lovell. If you want to enjoy the scenic spots that The Cotswolds have to offer, why not arrange a tour with Cotswold Walks & Hikes & Bikes, all just a short car journey from Birch House. For your next trip to the stunning countryside, stay at Birch House.