Barn End, Paxford - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
About
Located in Paxford, Barn End is a beautifully converted barn that looks perfectly at home in its chocolate-box Cotswold village surroundings. Idyllically rural without being remote, it is within easy reach of both Chipping Campden and Moreton-in-Marsh and their many attractions, making it the perfect place to gather for a relaxing holiday escape with family or friends and enjoy the best of both worlds. As pleasing to the eye as it is practical for a group, Barn End has style and substance in equal measure, its architectural design striking a carefully considered balance between character and 21st-century mod cons. Using the space to maximum advantage, Barn End's Tardis-like living accommodation extends from a welcoming, light-filled entrance hall with a handy understairs cloakroom. In the cosy living room, two comfortable sofas and an armchair are arranged around a stone fireplace with wood burning stove, while a useful office space beyond can be used or curtained off as necessary. Patio doors in the living room give a view of the rear courtyard garden, which can also be enjoyed from the country cottage-style kitchen/dining room next door, where meals can be prepared in the fully equipped kitchen and enjoyed at the six-seater dining table while the Sonos speaker plays in the background. A glass door leads to a conservatory with a table and four chairs, and from there you step out to the courtyard garden at the rear. Carpeted stairs lead up from the entrance hall to a landing which has a master bedroom with a king-size bed, ensuite bathroom and a dressing room at one end, and a twin-aspect double bedroom at the other end. In between are a smaller double bedroom and the family shower room. Barn End delivers on outside space too, with a well-established lawned garden at the front where you can pause and take a deep breath of fresh country air. Meanwhile, an enclosed courtyard garden to the rear is a lovely sun trap with a patio and a gravelled area with a table and seating for up to eight people, where you can enjoy morning coffees or evening drinks followed by dinner cooked on the barbecue.Ground Floor Entrance Hall: Step through the front door into a light and airy entrance hall, which is decorated in neutral tones and has a practical wooden floor. There is also a coat and umbrella stand in a corner by the window, above which an exposed wooden beam gives an early indication of how the barn's original features have been preserved and highlighted throughout the rest of the property. A chandelier hangs from another beam overhead. There are two doors beneath the stairs, one to a cloakroom and one to a storage cupboard. Cloakroom: A handy downstairs cloakroom with a handbasin and WC is located underneath the stairs. Living Room: Two stone steps lead up from the entrance hall to the doorway to the living room on the left. A stone fireplace with wood burning stove creates a focal point on the wall facing you as you enter, with a large Smart TV positioned in the corner to the right. Two comfortable sofas and a separate armchair provide ample seating and are arranged in an L shape around the fireplace and TV, with a coffee table in the middle. A large rug covers the warm wooden floor and there is a lovely view of the rear courtyard garden through the large patio doors. A selection of books and games can be found on shelves and in a cupboard behind the door to the room. In addition to ceiling spotlights there are two table lamps, one next to each sofa. Office: Beyond the living room is a small office which is curtained off and accessed by a step down to the left of the fireplace. Hopefully you won't need to work on your holiday but if you do, this room has an office desk and chair. There is also a small storage room at the opposite end where items such as the ironing board and highchair are kept. Dining Room / Kitchen: The dining room/kitchen is next to the living room and is accessed via the two stone steps up from the entrance hall. Wooden flooring continues in this room, which has a light and airy feel thanks to a glass wall that separates the kitchen from the conservatory. There is also a patio door to the garden. Exposed brickwork adds character to the dining end of the room, where there is a wooden table with six chairs. Within easy reach of the dining table, a breakfast bar connects the kitchen area with the rest of the room and provides handy extra space for overflow dishes and bottles from the table. Meanwhile the stools underneath the bar provide additional seating and a place to perch with a coffee or glass of wine while someone works their culinary magic in the kitchen, all to the soundtrack of your holiday playlist playing on the Sonos speaker. The country cottage-style cupboards are comprehensively equipped with cookware and utensils, and there is a built-in electric oven with ceramic hob. Other appliances include a large fridge-freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing