Charming homelike Cotswold Cottage sleeps 4 2bath/2bed Tranquil hidden village.
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If you've found us on TripA, the lead photo is not my cottage but Broadway High St (AI's random choice I am unable to change)! You are looking for a really comfortable, pet-free, home from home in the middle of England for up to four people? A place from which to explore the Cotswolds and the Stratford area (we are also in Shakespeare country) or even to venture further East to Cambridge, South West down to Bath and Stonehenge or West, over to Wales? London ? A 90 minute train ride away. All doable from our cosy, traditional stone, Sansome House Cottage in the very special Cotswold village of Ilmington. Moreover you do not want to be faced with extraneous surprise 'extras' tacked on. Maybe, in getting this far in finding my cottage, you have found what you seek? There are no hidden extra charges made by the owners. Free WIFI included. Ilmington is always a little haven of quiet as it is not on any main roads and is only discovered by chance, mainly by cyclists and walkers. Even in winter the weather can be surprisingly conducive to sightseeing and walking trips (although no guarantees). We are in the Dark Skies area of the Cotswolds so good for looking at stars. In the winter bring a torch as there are no street lights in Ilmington, in order to cut down on light pollution. See where we are in the village by looking at a map of Ilmington where the cottage is marked. Hidcote Manor Gardens is a hike away over the hills and is lovely all year round although it is only open at weekends in winter. Come and charge up your batteries in a quintessential English Cotswold village, away from the madding crowds! Here it is greenness all around and flowers all Spring and Summer long. I do fresh flowers for your rooms, no matter the season. We offer total relaxation in comfortable beds waking to the sounds of a birdsong filled-courtyard. 'What's on' section of the Sansome cottage site tells you year round what to expect. MOST stays Saturday to Saturday, 7 night bookings A minimum length of stay may vary depending on the site on which you book. Short stays mainly November to February excluding Christmas and New Year. No taxes and NO extra 'owner fees' from me but note there are some website fees here, incorporated into the price you are quoted. Ilmington lies on the borders of Warwickshire and Gloucestershire and less than 15 miles from from both the counties of Oxfordshire and Worcestershire. I describe it as a 'hidden' village as it is away from the hotspots of tourism (7 miles from Stratford upon Avon) and not on the main roads. It is four miles from pretty (but busy, in summer!) Chipping Campden. Lovely places to visit, all within easy reach, without living at the centre of the hustle and bustle. Drive into a completely private courtyard and find the delightful Sansome House Cottage - a conversion of a mid 17thC farm building into a charming vacation cottage with all modern amenities. This honey coloured stone cottage lies opposite the main former farmhouse. In summer there are pots of tumbling flowers at the door. The courtyard - house, cottage and garages, is security protected by CCTV. Note that the garden is completely private. The interior style is small English country house - Persian rugs lie on wooden floors downstairs, antique furniture sits happily with modern pieces and the whole place oozes comfort and peace. You will be surprised at how roomy it is inside..a large rustic-style kitchen is so well-equipped that we doubt you will be asking for more (but you are welcome to borrow if we have missed something out!). Coffee? We have a hob top espresso jug, an electric Nespresso, a filter machine and a cafietiere . A big farmhouse table and chairs sits in the centre, and there is a small table in the hall that could also be used for romantic dining for 2 if you prefer ( a bit of a squeeze for 4). Doors from the kitchen lead to a small completely enclosed garden with garden furniture for sunny days and a BBQ. The downstairs cloakroom/bathroom has a loo, basin and shower cabinet. The drawing room boasts plenty of comfortable seating (2 sofas and armchair) grouped around an open log fireplace and has a 43" HDTV with all the normal Freeview channels (not Sky). Note that the cottage does not NOT have Netflix/Amazon etc. but a Chromecast dongle means you can beam from your own device if you have a sub. Free wifi. There is a large collection of books available for your stay. There is a music system playable through Bluetooth. Up quite a steep staircase (not suitable for small children or people with balance difficulties) is the landing, off which are two bedrooms and a bathroom with bath, loo and basin. The bath has grip handles. There is no shower here as that is downstairs in the shower room. The main bedroom (with TV+DVD player) and dressing room off, is spacious, with a King ('Super king' in England) bed which is made up as