18th Century luxury converted Tithe Barn sleeping 10

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An 18th Century Tithe Barn converted to the highest standard offering luxury accommodation for 10 people in three double ensuite rooms, and two twin ensuite rooms. The style is open and airy French chic with personal touches throughout. The large paddock offers an extensive outdoor living and dining space with a BBQ and Hartmann seating. The state of the art gym and sauna is a few steps from the kitchen door and also has surround sound, Wii and plasma TV available. Leigh Barn is set in 4.5 acres in the charming town of Bradford on Avon with its many restaurants, pubs and shops. It is one stop by train to Bath Spa. If your numbers exceed the capacity then you can also rent the Bake House on the same grounds which can accommodate another 4 people. The property is best suited for families and mixed groups. Sorry no Stag/all male parties allowed. Maximum of 4 cars allowed. Sorry no campers or large transit vans . 3 night min stay during peak seasons . Summary 18th Century tithe barn sleeping 12 set in 4.5 acres 3 double en suite rooms 2 Twin rooms both en suite Large outdoor area with BBQ and seating Large open plan living dining are with underfloor heating and wood burning stove Dining table extends to seat 18 Access to a luxury 8 person sauna and gym If you need more space you can also rent out The Bake House which sleeps a further 4 people 4 parking spaces on site. Sorry no campers or large transit vans allowed. 1 mile from beautiful Bradford on Avon and 7 miles from Bath Sorry no Stag/all male parties Min 3 night stay during peak seasons The History Leigh House is believed to date from 1574 and was part of a farm estate given by Elizabeth I to Robert Leigh. The property extends over 4.5 acres and includes the Tithe Barn and the Bake House, which has 14th Century origins. It was a wealthy estate and the depth of the well in the courtyard indicates that it was a property of significant importance during its time. In the early Eighteenth Century it was owned by Robert Taylor who lived in the main house and manufactured cheeses in the cheese loft, now a bedroom over the main kitchen. It was converted in 2006 and has been completely refurbished by the current owners. The Ground Floor Appreciate this amazing piece of rural architecture at the entrance. Huge crook beams, smooth stone floors, white-washed walls taking your eye up to the ancient oak rafters, with a cascading brass chandelier hanging from the beams. The big barn doors have been glazed to light up the open-plan living and dining room. It is warm and inviting (under floor heating) with 2 great 'L' shaped leather sofas behind and large antique coffee table, a broad wood-burning stove packed with logs, lots of good books, games and movies and a TV (with Sky, HD, Box office, Kids TV and Sky Sports, and DVD). There is also a Bose stereo for your ipod, with great sound quality and Wi Fi connection is available throughout the barn. The long, pretty French country table seats up to 12 and is placed in front of a set of broad glazed barn doors that swing back in warm weather. The table can be extended to seat up to 18. The Kitchen The bright and sturdy oak and stone Kitchen is in the old bull pit which is a couple of steps down from the Living room. There is a big electric range with 2 ovens, a grill and a warming plate and a 6 ring gas hob. Also here is a microwave, a dishwasher, and a large fridge. There is additional fridge space in the stable at request and laundry facilities across the yard in the games room. The kitchen has plenty of equipment for culinary flourishes, lots of china and thankfully no bull! The back door leads out to pretty west facing seating area with a table and chairs for 4, a bench, and potted herbs to add zest to your cuisine. . The Bedrooms The owner adores vintage finds from French provincial markets and has created five charming bedrooms, every room in the barn is elegant, luxurious and decorated with original artwork. The exposed beams and stonework create a wonderfully rustic and romantic setting. There are 5 bedrooms in total, all have ensuite bathrooms. On the ground floor on the south side of The Barn is a delightful and spacious twin room with oak paneling wrapped comfortingly around two single antique beds. There is a large pretty oak wardrobe and chest of drawers and an elegant antique chaise. It has a contemporary oak paneled ensuite with decorative stone tiling. There is a bath (with shower over) a recessed hand basin , a WC and lots of storage. An Oak bridge spans across the living areas below and leads into two more bedrooms. Low beams and low doorways are a feature of these atmospheric rooms. They carry the weight of history so watch your head on them! A pretty double bedroom under the eaves has a white king size brass bed. It has a chest of drawers, a dressing mirror and an inviting chaise. There is a small oak panelled ensuite with bath, hand basin, and WC. Across the bridge is a handsome