Home in Ablington, Bibury

Rosebank Barn is set in rolling countryside on the edge of the enchanting village of Ablington. The village is located on the River Coln and the popular tourist destination of Bibury once described by William Morris as 'the most beautiful village in the Cotswolds', is a pleasant one mile walk away. The space This converted natural Cotswold stone barn lies on the edge of a quiet village within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The south facing kitchen/breakfast room is bright and airy with oak beams and twin large bi-folding doors providing easy access to the patio and walled garden; the open-plan living and dining rooms have full height dual aspect. Completing this beautiful barn are two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and en-suite; and a twin room with small 2'6 single beds (which can be joined together to make a second king-size bed on request), connected via a galleried landing with glass balustrades and views to the open-plan ground floor. Rosebank Barn is set in rolling countryside on the edge of the enchanting village of Ablington. The village is located on the River Coln and the popular tourist destination of Bibury, once described by William Morris as 'the most beautiful village in the Cotswolds', is a pleasant one mile walk away across fields. Ablington has a fine 16th century manor house and was once the home of J. Arthur Gibbs; the renowned author of 'A Cotswold Village'. Rosebank Barn is an ideal base for exploring Cotswold villages and towns, on foot, by bike or in the car. Located a short drive from Fairford, Cirencester, Bourton-on-the-Water and Cheltenham Spa and with easy access to the M4 and M5 motorways and trains via Kemble station. The barn is close to a number of noted wool churches, with Northleach, Cirencester, Fairford, Tetbury and Stow-on-the-Wold all worth visiting. Additional Information: The ground floor of the barn is split over three levels with a couple of steps between each level. Both bedrooms are set in the eaves of the barn and there is some restricted headroom. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Three televisions with free satellite, DVD player and digital radio. Sorry, no pets. Guest access Ground Floor: Exquisite real stone floor with underfloor heating throughout. Entrance hall With access to shower room and utility room with separate washing machine and tumble dryer. Dining kitchen With spacious vaulted ceiling, oak beamed with island unit breakfast bar seating four, two leather club chairs, extendable circular kitchen table that opens out onto the patio and garden through two large glazed bi-folding doors. The main barn: The ground floor of the barn is split over three levels with a couple of steps between each level. Open-plan living area Incorporating separate sitting area and dining spaces with staircase and central vaulted ceilings with a view to a galleried landing with glazed landing and staircase balustrades and large glazed barn doors between with access to the driveway. Sitting area With comfortable seating around a wood burning stove. Dining area With a large dining table seating six. First Floor: Two bedrooms connected via a galleried landing with glass balustrades and views to main barn ground-floor. Bedroom one With a 5' king-size bed incorporating powered twin Velux roof windows with steps down to Large en-suite bathroom With bath, wash basin and WC. Bedroom two With two 2'6 beds (zip-and-link bed can be converted to 5' double bed on request). Outside: There is gated access to an enclosed garden with patio and generous lawns, garden furniture and views over open countryside. A sloped tarmac and block paved driveway provides off-road parking for at least three cars.