Gothic Cottage - Unique, with sunken Italian garden and parking

SUMMARY

Deserving of its name, Gothic Cottage wears its revival architecture well – from the Gothic arched windows to the nature haven of the enchanting gardens. A generous living and dining area gives plenty of space to wind down in front of the open fire. Two good-sized bedrooms comfortably sleep four, while the family bathroom is airy and refreshing. Vaulted ceilings adorn the solid wood kitchen, which includes a large range cooker.

Important – there are at least 20 steps to reach the house from the road, as well as uneven steps in the garden (see below). Plus, the Italiante sunken garden and pond do not have fences. Please take these into consideration if you have mobility problems. Children and pets must always be supervised when outside.


LIVING AND DINING ROOM

The spacious living room, with wood-effect flooring, features a leather and a fabric sofa and two chairs. The olive-green feature wall frames the wooden mantle and open fireplace – perfect for chillier evenings – and the arched shelving housing a smart TV. Enjoy your music in high quality with Sonos Bluetooth speakers in the living area and the kitchen (Sonos app and registration required). Lamp lighting makes for soothing, atmospheric evenings.

There's seating for everyone around the dining table, set into a decoratively framed bay window, letting light bathe the zone.


KITCHEN

From the vaulted ceiling to the double-oven range cooker – this is a kitchen built for family mealtimes. Start the day with freshly ground coffee from the bean-grinding coffee maker. There's also a microwave and Smeg fridge-freezer, while the gas hob and electric dual fan ovens make dinnertime a breeze.


ENTERTAINMENT

There's a smart TV in the living room, with access to streaming apps such as BBC iPlayer and Netflix (registrations and subscriptions required). Average Internet speeds of 20Mb are fast enough to stream video while other devices are connected, too.

There are Sonos Bluetooth speakers in the kitchen and dining rooms (Sonos app and registration required). These can be paired to share your music throughout the ground floor.


BEDROOMS

Upstairs, there are two good-sized bedrooms in soothing shades reflecting the cottage's earthy setting. The master bedroom features a kingsize bed and storage, while the second bedroom has two comfortable single beds and a large chest of drawers for storage.

Important - the ceiling is low at the top of the stairs.


BATHROOM AND WC

The striking black-and-white crispness of the family bathroom delivers a refreshing start to the day. Exposed brick in white, Gothic-arched windows, corner bath with overhead shower, marble-topped basin and generous mirror will get you started the right way.

There's also a downstairs WC with a basin. You'll find it just off the living room and through an anteroom which also has a daybed.


OUTSIDE

Evocative, inspiring, restorative - Gothic Cottage's gardens are a gift to the spirit and a wildlife paradise. To the front, the sunken Italianate garden and pond add a

To the rear, as you ascend the steps to the zones of the hillside gardens, there's a fairytale magic to what can be discovered. At first, the walled patio area with seating looks over the roof to the rolling hills which neighbour the cottage. Ascend again, and nature begins to influence more and more. The wicker arch leading you to established shrubbery and grassed patches. Then, as you reach the dappled shade of the mature trees, you're within the natural world to sit, ponder, and reflect.


PARKING

Gothic Cottage has two off-street parking spaces which are roughly 75 yards downhill. They're the area next to the white boathouse/garage next to the neighbour's driveway. There's enough space for two medium-sized vehicles to park.


PETS

You're welcome to bring pet dogs to enjoy Gothic Cottage with you. Please note the instructions above regarding supervising pets outside at all times. We also have a Pet Policy which is sent after booking.