Gorgeous Georgian Country House / Retreat on edge of Oxfordshire Cotswolds
Peaceful rural location on Oxford/Glos/Wilts border
Sleeps 14-17 (7 Bedrooms)
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Yew Tree Farmhouse is a stunning luxury holiday home equipped to five star standard. situated in a pretty hamlet near to the Cotswold Water Park with cycling, fishing, sailing, cable-skiing and lakeside walks. The house is a perfect base to explore the Cotswolds villages and historic towns.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 6 January 2012 - 9 February 2012 | £2175 | 2 | ||
| 10 February 2012 - 20 February 2012 | £2275 | 7 | ||
| 21 February 2012 - 29 March 2012 | £2275 | 2 | ||
| 30 March 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £2500 | 2 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 11 June 2012 | £2500 | 7 | ||
| 12 June 2012 - 13 September 2012 | £2500 | 2 | ||
| 14 September 2012 - 18 October 2012 | £2275 | 2 | ||
| 19 October 2012 - 5 November 2012 | £2275 | 7 | ||
| 6 November 2012 - 20 December 2012 | £2175 | 2 | ||
| 21 December 2012 - 7 January 2013 | £4150 | 7 |
Changeover day
Our preferred change-over day is Friday or Monday but we can be flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bed 1 double bed. Bed 2 King size double bed. Bed 3 Single 3ft day bed. Bed 4 King size double bed. Bed 5 Double bed. Bed 6 King size and 3ft single day bed with pull out. Bed 7 King size with 3ft single day bed with pull out. 1 x sofa bed. |
| Bathrooms: | Downstairs bathroom 1 with loo, sink and walk-in shower. 1st floor bathroom 2 with bath, fixed shower, loo, bidet, sink. 1st floor bathroom 3 with bath, walk-in shower, loo, sink. 2nd floor bathroom 4 with bath, fixed shower, loo, sink. |
| Kitchen: | Fully fitted kitchen including AGA, separate cooker and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and all mod cons! |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, separate dryer, chest freezer, butlers sink, boot rack. |
| Living Rooms: | A huge living space with sofas, armchairs and open fire-place and large plasma TV. Wonderful original window shutters. Great views down the approach lane to the house. classical dining room with room for 14 adults around the dining table. |
| Other: | Kitchen with AGA and island and separate breakfast room with small plasma. External out buildings including games room with table-tennis plus covered parking and 2 x pony stables (could be used for kennelling). |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen included plus soaps, washing powder, dishwasher tablets, hand cream, shower gel/shampoo, loo roll etc. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv central heating cot high chair barbecue |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Outside
Great outdoor entertaining space. Over an acre of garden and a small paddock for playing in! A terrace and barbecue area. Even an old fashioned outside loo!
Coast/Beach
Weston-Super-Mare is our nearest beach resort. However Bournemouth, Poole and Sandbanks in Dorset are just an 60-90 minutes away.
Despite being land-locked, we are actually very close to Britain's largest inland lake-swimming beach at the nearby Cotswold Country Park. In the summer months the beach is manned by lifeguards, and there are also cafes, beach toy hire and play areas.
Golf
Wrag Barn golf course in Highworth some 3 miles away, Broome Manor golf course about 6 miles away and several in the local area, and 'Cirencester Golf Club' and Burford Golf club are around 8 miles away.
Travel
Nearest railway station is Swindon 10 miles. Nearest airport is Bristol 35 miles and Heathrow 50 miles. Car is recommended.The house is near both the M4 and M5 (just 10 miles from Junc. 15 of the M4). The nearest rail station is at Kemble, 5 miles away, and from here there are frequent services to Swindon, Gloucester and Cheltenham as well as a direct, frequent service to London, Paddington. A car is recommended.
Distances
The Roman town of Cirencester is just five miles away, and many popular Cotswold towns and attractions are within a 25 mile radius including Cricklade, Tewkesbury, Broadway, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, and the Georgian town of Cheltenham.
Further details
Close to the Cotswolds Water Park which has extensive facilities for sailing, fishing, canoeing, water skiing and windsurfing.You can book a taster session, hire equipment or bring your own. The outstanding local countryside is perfect for walking, birdwatching, and picnics - you can be as active or as lazy as you like! The excellent family-friendly pub and restaurant in nearby Somerford Keynes is within walking distance and the ancient and beautiful town of Cirencester, with extensive shopping and dining options as well as Roman remains, is only a few miles away. The rest of the Cotswolds is on the doorstep - stately homes, safari parks, fantastic walking, farm shops, rural pursuits and chocolate-box pretty villages, all within an easy drive. We can supply a wealth of ideas about local attractions and activities to make your holiday even more special. There are regular events and festivals at Lower Mill Estate, mainly themed around its wildlife and ecological commitment. There are lake beaches nearby, bicycle hire available, sailing/windsurfing/water skiing/kayaking lessons, golf, angling and many more active pursuits. For quieter days out, there are stately homes, a safari park, Roman remains, great shopping, and wonderful local pubs and restaurants. When you book your holiday, we will supply as much information as you need to be able to plan your stay. You will be spoilt for choice when planning your holiday, and the abundance of local activities.
Swindon multiplex cinema
Rural pursuits - Clay pigeon shooting, Horse riding, Fishing
The local supermarket is Sainsburys and only 5 minutes away.
Nearest pub 15 minutes' walk away. Supermarkets in Cirencester, ten minute's drive. Leclade shop (open most hours!) sells newspapers, freshly-baked croissants, local farm produce and essential items.
Booking notes
Email confirmation. Bank transfer or cheque. 33% deposit to reserve property. Balance 8 weeks prior to arrival. £400 breakages/damages deposit. Pets considered at £50 each but permission required.
House swap
House-swap considered.
Owner profile
About the owner
We already own a couple of barns locally, that we converted a couple of years ago and another big holiday property just seemed to good an opportunity to miss. We thought it was a perfect holiday home for anybody who required a a central UK base from which one can explore the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, Glos plus a place where you can host family re-unions, parties and even corporate get together. Great walks and a perfect place for friends to spend time together. We hope that you too enjoy the house and the tranquility of the surrounding area.
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Love the Oxfordshire/Wiltshire/Glos cotswolds!
For booking and further information
Property Ref E1613
Fergus Mitchell
Office tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1367 252 565
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7973 131 594
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1367 252 519
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