Corner Thatch

A true 'chocolate box cottage', Corner Thatch is a quaint Grade II listed thatched cottage in the idyllic village of Abbotts Morton, one of the oldest and most picturesque villages in Worcestershire, and listed in the Doomsday Book. The surrounding countryside provides numerous walks and cycle routes, along with great pubs and farm shops along the way. The Cotswolds and historic Stratford-upon-Avon are easily reached by car. The space The interior of Corner Thatch oozes character and charm with many period features including exposed timber work, leaded windows, slate-tiled floors and a brick fireplace with bread oven set above the atmospheric wood burning stove effect electric fire. Also conveniently located on the ground floor is a twin bedroom with an en-suite wet room. The charming galley kitchen boasts a Belfast sink and is well-equipped for preparing delicious meals sourced from the array of fabulous local farm shops in the area including award winning Hillers, just three miles away providing Ragley Meats, a superb fish monger, gift shop and fabulous cafe/restaurant. The dining area is partially opened to the kitchen with more beautiful beam work and is a lovely spot to enjoy your self-catered meals. Upstairs, the main bedroom boasts a comfortable king-size bed that sits snuggly within the eaves and has its own spacious en-suite bathroom. Outside is a pretty, south-facing garden with paved patio area, garden furniture and steps up to the lawn, which is the perfect spot for outdoor dining. This beautiful ‘chocolate box' thatched cottage dates back to the 17th century and was once the village post office. A remnant of those days is the red post box adorning the front of the property. Corner Thatch is situated in the idyllic village of Abbotts Morton where many of the buildings retain the ‘black and white' half-timbered charm. The nearby villages of Inkberrow, Flyford Flavell and Radford offer an excellent range of pubs and village stores and this beautiful cottage is also in easy driving distance of both the Cotswolds and Warwickshire borders, including Stratford-upon-Avon, just a 25 minute drive away. The surrounding countryside provides numerous walks over footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes though scenic fields, woodlands and the Piddle Brook watercourse. Additional Information: Children over five years of age are welcome. Sorry, no infants. One well-behaved dog welcome (small additional charge). There is an open staircase to the first floor. Guests are advised to take care when ascending and descending the staircase. Parking for one car is available, and further roadside parking is available. Guest access Ground Floor: Sitting room With a fireplace with bread oven set above the atmospheric wood burning stove effect electric fire, exposed beams and a Smart television. Open-tread stairs lead to the first floor. Dining room With a dining table seating four guests. Kitchen Galley style with a Belfast sink, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with small freezer compartment, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Bedroom two With twin 3' single zip and link beds (which can be configured as a 6' super-king size bed on request) and en-suite wet room. En-suite wet room With a shower, wash basin and WC. First Floor: Open-tread staircase leading to Bedroom one With a 5' king-size bed (open to the stairs via a balustrade) and en-suite bathroom. En-suite bathroom With a bath and hand-held shower, wash basin and WC. Outside: A large, southern aspect enclosed garden with raised lawn, flower beds and two seater garden bench. A pretty patio area with wooden garden table and six chairs. There are cushion pads for the chairs in the walk in cupboard in the sitting room. Parking space for one car and further roadside parking.