Cottage in Gloucestershire in Blakeney
Originally a coach building of the traditional village hotel and situated within the centre of Blakeney on the outskirts of the ancient Forest of Dean, Arch Cottage retains local stone and wood features. The peaceful village of Blakeney is well served with a post office, local store, tasty fish & chip shop and of course the village inn.
- Max. Occupancy 5
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1
- Accommodation Type Cottage
- WiFi
- Cots
- Parking
- Garden
With quick and easy access into the forest, enjoy a picnic by the Blakeney Straits stream or take a stroll or paddle board around the scenic Mallards Pike lake. Cycle hire is available within the forest with a wide range of trails including downhill mountain bike routes. Other local attractions include Dean Forest or Perrygrove Railways, Puzzlewood, Go Ape!, the Forest Sculpture Trail, and Cyril Hart Arboretum. Step back into forest history at The Dean Heritage Centre and the Hopewell Colliery. For those wanting to explore further afield you are not far from the Wye Valley an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty great for rock climbing around Symonds Yat, river walks, kayaking and caving. The property has been furnished in a fresh, contemporary style creating a perfect blend of old and new. Step inside the cottage through the original archway leaving your outdoor gear in the useful cloakroom where you will also find plenty of hanging space for coats, hats and dog leads. Enter the welcoming lounge to find modern furniture combined with traditional features an ideal haven to relax with a glass of wine after a day s exploring. The inviting stove offers heat and atmosphere just when you want it, without the faff of gathering wood and the Smart TV, complemented by super fast wifi, is perfect for a movie night in. The kitchen is accessed from the lounge and brims with rustic charm, bespoke crafted cupboards combined with modern facilities and a contemporary dining suite where you can easily relax and keep the chef company! An open archway leads you into the garden room, a perfect retreat to hide away with a good book whilst overlooking the courtyard garden. When the day is done, climb the cottage style staircase to the first floor where you will find three welcoming bedrooms. The double room has views onto the country lane. The largest bedroom also overlooks the lane and can be set as a super king or as a spacious twin. The third bedroom looks onto the garden and has a large comfy single bed. The bathroom includes a separate walk in shower as well as the usual bath and WC. The enclosed courtyard garden is reached from the garden room through double doors. It is on several levels and comprises old railway sleepers, flagstones, brick walling and feature slate ground covering. There are different seating areas to choose from and even a cosy summerhouse to relax in when the evening gets chilly. The garden enjoys the sun from mid morning until evening so pick your favourite spot. There is also a handy gas BBQ for outside summer dining. Car parking available in a small, free residential car park, situated just 1 minutes walk away from the property Need to know: 3 Bedrooms: 1 super king size (which can be made up as a twin on request at the time of booking), 1 double and 1 single. Sleeps 5. 1 Bathroom with bath, separate shower and toilet. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Off road parking for one car. Superfast Wi Fi included. Luxury towels included. Smart TV and Bluetooth Audio. Gas BBQ. 2 dogs welcome. Pub, Fish and Chip shop, Village Store and Post Office all within walking distance. Highchair, stair gate and travel cot available on request. Car Park available in small, free residential car park, situated just 1 minutes walk away from the property.
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