Kington Grange - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms

About

Escape to the country for a taste of blissful rural living in this gorgeous country house, parts of which date to the 16th Century. Tree-lined country lanes dip and wind through pretty villages leading you to Kington Grange, an elegant country retreat which is also only a stone’s throw from heritage treasures such as Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle. Filled with curios, cherished collectables, and artwork from the owner’s forays over the years, there is nothing cookie-cutter about Kington Grange. Beyond the traditional façade, this is a house with a warm charm and colourful personality. The ground floor flows effortlessly through a sunny garden room, a divinely peaceful drawing room, and an elegant dining room. The large kitchen boasts an AGA for aspiring Heston’s or Nigella’s and leads into a glorious orangery/breakfast room with a row of doors that can be thrown open to the garden. Seven distinctly different bedrooms named after Shakespearean characters lie across the first and second floors and offer charm and character in abundance. Old beams, quirky corners, beautiful upholstery handcrafted by the owner and antique furnishings create welcoming spaces where drifting off to the land of nod will come as easily as counting sheep. Across the courtyard, the impressive celebration barn is really the icing on the already delectable cake. Step outside and there are pretty gardens to discover complete with a tennis court, sweeping lawns for garden games and summer picnics, a natural swimming lake, hot tub and a patio that’s perfect for sundowner cocktails on warm evenings. Ground Floor Reception Hall: The stage is set as you step into the impressive reception hall with original wooden timbers, time-worn flagstone floors, beautifully lit artwork, and deep turquoise walls. Cloakroom: Delightfully decadent and frivolous this is not your ordinary cloakroom. Deep red, flocked wallpaper adorns the walls, ornate cabinetry, handmade shutters, a candelabra style light fitting, seating, and a marble sink mean you may find yourself spending more time in here than you thought! Garden Room: South and west-facing windows overlooking the garden fill this modern addition to the house with light, whilst French doors lead out to a pretty patio, where a sundial, flanked by benches forms a peaceful spot to soak up the sunshine. A rich green feature wall, pale lime green blinds, comfy sofas and plants create a delightful room. If your stay involves work, there’s a desk in here too but be warned there are plenty of distractions. It’s a place to relax with the Sunday papers and a strong coffee or to curl up with a book and watch the weather outside when it’s wild. Drawing Room: Timelessly elegant and with a tangible feeling of peace, the drawing room invites you to linger for a while before the cosy flames of the open fire. The traditional décor is both warm and welcoming and perfectly in keeping with the elegance of Kington Grange. Gently sparkling chandeliers cast a pretty glow, whilst the multi-paned windows with cushioned window seats look out to the gardens beyond. This is a room for convivial conversations over a glass of something rich and fruity, there is however also a Smart TV with Chromecast, cunningly and discreetly concealed within a radiator cabinet. Dining Room: Smooth stone floors, an open fireplace and beautiful antiques form the backdrop to an elegant dining table. Set it with sparkling crystal, and polished silver, and take the opportunity to dress for dinner for a formal dining experience. Huge windows swathed in floor-length curtains look out to the garden with glass chandeliers hanging above the cosy window seats. Living Room/Library: With a cosy wood burner, purple chesterfield sofas and walls lined with bookshelves, this is a relaxing room where children can play, whilst you gather in the kitchen next door. Huge beams line the ceiling and large windows with cushioned window seats beneath offer a place to perch and look out to the garden beyond. Orangery/Breakfast Room: Four sets of double doors flank this stunning room which opens out to the garden and patio. The glass lantern roof is the perfect foil for the swan neck chandelier and the grey dresser is packed with everything you could possibly need. The long refectory-style table speaks of long, lazy brunches in the sunshine and relaxed feast-filled suppers. Kitchen: Taking centre stage in the spacious kitchen is the huge cream AGA sitting in an original chimney breast, there is also a two-ring induction hob, a single oven/microwave, and a multi-cooker. A Quooker tap provides boiling water. An AGA cookbook is on hand if you are new to the AGA experience. There’s plenty of storage and pots and pans to cook up a storm along with a large larder-style fridge freezer and a dishwasher. The brick-red central island ensures lots of prep space too. Boot Room: This useful room has plenty of coat hooks and shelves for outdoor gear and leaving muddy