Large
luxury holiday let house
with large garden patio and tennis court, extensive gardens include a
traditional knot garden.
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STOURTON MANOR HOUSE
Stourton, The Cotswolds, England
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Accommodates
9 adults + 1 child
5
bedrooms
3 bathrooms, 1 guest
powder room
This 17th
Century manor house is located in the quintessential English village of
Stourton, near its twin
village, Cherington. It's
a rambling 3-story house that's furnished in traditional
style.
There are many original features including oak beams and elm paneling,
lead mullioned windows and inglenook fireplaces. It's
very impressive, yet very comfortable and homey,
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The
inviting sitting room has two comfortable sofas, the original stone
fireplace and a
red and blue Oriental rug over wood floors. There
is a CD player - and an antique organ for you to play, if you
know how. Deep windows look onto the well-tended gardens.
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The
cozy, casual library has two deep, comfortable sofa, bookshelves
with many books, an Oriental rug over wood floors, a deep window
seat and another inglenook fireplace. There's satellite TV &
a video player in this room .
The
dining room has an antique pine table that seats 10. There's
another
Oriental rug in the same red so favored by the owners. The
floor is
the original flagstone. A wood stove will keep you warm.
There is original oak paneling and a pine hutch that displays
dishes and serving items.
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The
kitchen has a vintage stove, refrigerator/freezer and a
microwave. Antiques, a stone floor, hanging pots and a shuttered
window make the room a marriage between the old and the new. An
adjacent pantry provides additional storage.
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There
is a guest powder room on the ground floor.
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The
stair landing has a space designated as the games area. It is a quiet space that overlooks the
garden - a good spot
for a game of bridge or chess or for just having private some private
time. This photo is not current: there are now leather sofas and
a coffee table with board games and cards.
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Upstairs,
the master bedroom has a king bed. Antique storage cupboards, area rugs, an antique rocker, a rattan love
seat, a wood floor and the original ceiling beams provide
old world ambiance. The en suite bathroom has a claw foot tub
with a hand-held
shower.
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Another
bedroom also has a king bed with white bedcovers. There is
a
decorative fireplace, an antique mirror, antique storage pieces and a
rattan love seat.
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The third bedroom has a queen bed with an
antique brocade bedspread in red nd gold. One wall is old oak paneling. While
this bedroom is smaller than the other bedrooms, it is charming and
warm.
These two bedrooms
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Two more bedrooms are on the top level.
One bedroom has a double standard double bed and a single
bed. It has
original beams, an antique writing desk and an attic ceiling with the
heavy oak beams (tall people, beware!).
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The
other bedroom has a large antique single 4-poster bed with white fabric
drapes and bedcover. This is a special hide-away room, the
perfect place for feeling that you are back in time.
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The
hallway
bathroom has a long, deep tub, old wood floors, paneling and an attic
ceiling. The adjacent airing room room has a washing machine and
iron.
There is no dryer, but this is a large room used for drying clothes.
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The
Annexe is in a separate wing. A large room with antique parquet
flooring, it is used as a games
room. There is a large modern bathroom with a shower. Next
door is a
room that has been fitted with basic gymnasium equipment.
There is a tennis court for you to use. Do remember to bring your
racquets.
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The
patio and a terrace are lovely spots on which to dine al fresco. The
2-acre property has beautiful, mature gardens including a traditional
knot garden. There is a wildflower meadow, an orchard and a
vegetable
garden (from which you are invited to pick some items for
dinner). Benches dotted around the garden are perfect for a spot
of
reading or bird watching (many pheasants who come to visit). At night, you can hear the owls in the
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Local
English papers will be delivered to your door every day at no extra
cost. A grocery pack will be provided on arrival at no extra
cost. Continental breakfast can be prepared at a cost of GBP 10
per
person per day. If you would like other meals cooked for you,
this can be arranged
in advance at an extra cost.
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Cleaning
is provided once a week if you are staying for more than a week.
If you require extra cleaning, this can be
arranged in advance at an additional cost. Once again, we will
give you the names of the service provider, but you then make
arrangements directly with
them.
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The
area has authentic pubs and fine restaurants in the neighbouring
villages. Warwick Castle, Broughton Castle (Shakespeare in Love was
filmed here), Sudeley Castle, Tewkesbury Abbey, Compton Verney, the
famous Hidcote Gardens, are all 20-40 minutes away. There is excellent
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This
is Shakespeare country. Stratford-upon-Avon is 20 minutes from
the
house. Blenheim Palace, Winston Churchill's estate is 20 minutes
away.
Oxford is 1/2 hour away. Stourton is a charming village.
It, and its
twin village, Cherington, are thought to date back to the Domesday
Book. At the moment it has a population of around 150.
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The caretakers live in a separate flat
on the estate. They are at hand if you need assistance. Unfortunately, the house is not suited for
children under 8. Pets are not accepted. This is a non-smoking property.
Guests may smoke outside, using an ashtray, but smoking inside is
strictly prohibited.
ACCESSIBILITY
NOTICE:
This
house is accessible to anyone who can manage an indoor staircase.
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PRICES
A
grocery basket will welcome you at no extra cost.
Local newspapers delivered each day at no extra cost.
Continental
breakfast can be arranged in advance - £10 per day.
Weekend breaks and Festive Holiday
short
breaks available - Enquire for
prices.
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Low Season
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Xmas/NY/Easter
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Cheltenham Gold
Cup
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Weekly Price
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£ 3000 |
£ 3500 |
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