COURT HAYES, family friendly, character holiday cottage in Cheltenham

Court Hayes is a beautiful Cotswold stone cottage with four bedrooms sleeping four guests, in Wyck Rissington, Gloucestershire.

Court Hayes is a beautiful Cotswold stone cottage, settled in the picturesque and peaceful village of Wyck Rissington, home to the 800-year-old St Laurence’s Church, and surrounded by the stunning countryside of Gloucestershire. Once two separate properties, the house has been brought together with a unique layout and sleeps up to four guests; perfect for a getaway for a small family or a small group of friends wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Accessed directly from the street is the front door, which opens into the beautifully presented sitting room which has an abundance of character features including exposed Cotswold stone walls, wooden beams, original flagstone flooring and a warming open fire, perfect for warming you and your loved ones on a cold winter evening whilst you snuggle on the sofa and watch a film on the TV. Moving through the property you will come to the dining room which houses a circular dining table and has lovely wooden beams and flooring and an inglenook fireplace housing a lovely ornamental stove; the contemporary kitchen is well-equipped for home-cooking and has a sizeable pantry, useful for additional storage. Once you’ve acquainted yourself with downstairs, you will find a choice of two staircases leading you up to the first floor, the first leads you to a well-presented bedroom in the eaves which has an abundance of character and contains twin beds with the benefit of an en-suite shower room. The second staircase from the sitting room leads you to the master bedroom, also in the eaves of the cottage, which boasts lovely Cotswold stone walls, wooden beams and an eye-catching fireplace, this room contains a welcoming king-size bed and boasts an en-suite bathroom containing a freestanding bath, accessed up a narrow flight of stairs. Head down to the garden to the rear of the cottage which has pleasing views over the neighbouring farmland and has a pretty patio area housing a garden table and barbecue, with a lawn area just beyond and an enclosed wildlife area with a pond, summer house and additional seating, providing welcoming shade in the summer months.

Amenities: Gas central heating and open fire. Electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, kettle, toaster, dishwasher. TV with Freeview, DVD player, telephone, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot, highchair and stairgate available. Free on-street parking available. Enclosed patio and lawn garden with furniture and barbecue and a separate enclosed wildlife area with furniture, covered pond and summer house. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 2.6 miles, pub 2 miles

NO SATURDAY OR SUNDAY ARRIVALS

Region: Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.

Town: Cheltenham is a town in Gloucestershire and lies beneath Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds and above the vale of the River Severn. It is known as 'The Western Gateway to the Cotswolds'. This edge-of-the Cotswolds spa town is hard to beat for refined elegance and Regency terraces, annual festivals, Ladies' College and racecourse. Also fortnightly farmers markets, classy shops and restaurants all surrounded by glorious countryside. The town is home to the renowned Cheltenham Festival, 4 days of horse jump racing culminating in the Gold Cup, held annually in March at Cheltenham Racecourse. It's also known for Regency buildings, including the Pittville Pump Room, a remnant of Cheltenham’s past as a spa town. There's fine art at The Wilson museum, and the Victorian Everyman Theatre has an ornate auditorium.