Rooms at The Old Rectory, Catthorpe: 3 doubles

We are happy to welcome you to share our beautiful family home. Three double rooms are available complete with tea and coffee making facilities, a separate galley kitchen and use of separate snug. The Old Rectory is handy for anyone needing good access to M1/M6; approximately 3 miles to Jct 18 M1 south and 3 miles to Jct 1 M6 north. Our postcode: LE176DB. Food in the village: Manor Farm tearooms offers breakfast, lunch and local produce. The Cherry Tree pub opposite open Friday- Sunday. The space The Rectory was built in the 1700's and has a chequered past. In 1976 it was sold by the church into private hands as a family home. The house is home to our family and one large ginger cat. Please be considerate of noise levels if you're coming in late as my elderly parents are in the annexe. As you enter the house there is the breakfast/dining area in front of you. Up 2 steps to the right is a galley kitchen with all facilities to cook. Follow the hall to the left is access to the snug with two 2-seater chesterfield sofas plus window seat. We do have games on request plus Lego for children. Upstairs to the right are the bedrooms. The shower room is at the top of the stairs and the bathroom round the corner. The Bedrooms: The Grey bedroom has a king sized bed with ensuite and looks out to the front of the property. The ensuite looks out over the rose garden and koi pond. It's large enough to house a camp bed. The White bedroom has a double bed and is opposite the grey bedroom, ideal if there are younger family members who need to be close to by. The White bedroom over looks the back garden and neighbouring 12th century church (St Thomas's). The Green bedroom has a king size bed and is a largest room looking out to the front of the property. The green room is ideal to put up a camp bed and has room for a travel cot. A shared Shower room with rainfall shower is at the top of the stairs. There is also a separate shared bathroom with cast iron gold rolltop bath with shower attachment. Both are available for guests only. All rooms have wifi access, TVs, tea and coffee making facilities. Towels and toiletries are provided. The bedrooms are all upstairs. Outside: The Old Rectory sits in an acre of garden with large pond. The driveway can hold 7+ large cars comfortably. Guest access For your sole use: - your bedroom - the shower room and bathroom - the snug - galley kitchen Shared access: - Lower dining room - Hallway and landing - laundry Off limits: - formal dining room - family lounge - annexe - our bedrooms You are more than welcome to spend time in the garden. During your stay Our family lives in the house and we have one enormous adopted ginger cat called Marmalade. Marmalade is not allowed in guest rooms but we can't guarantee no interaction plus he is very frightened of children so you may not see him. We are very happy to talk with guests if you'd like the interaction. Our family are pleased to share our home with you during your stay but ask that in return you appreciate we want to make your stay as welcoming as possible but we are not a hotel. Other things to note Due to many navigation device ages please use postcode LE176DB. Local landmarks: The Old Rectory is 2 doors up from Manor Farm, same side of the road. The Cherry Tree pub which 100 yards away on the opposite side of the road. The Old Rectory is behind a large brick wall next to the church. Please be aware the pond in the front garden is deep. A number of people who have stayed at The Old Rectory have experienced last minute changes in their plans. As soon as you think your booking will alter get in touch and we will look to accommodate your change whether that be use of more space, cooked full English breakfast (at a fee to be paid on departure) or a child's camp bed. If you need taxis or various local activities arranging like hairdressers, beauticians; message at the time of booking and we will attempt to help.