The Granary, Nr Cheltenham, Cotswolds

Delightful barn conversion on a 25-acre farm on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds, yet only 4.5 miles from central Cheltenham. Sleeps 4 across a king-size double and a twin bedroom with family shower room and downstairs WC. Beautifully appointed living-dining room features a woodburning stove, original exposed beams and a spacious dining area to comfortably seat four guests. Private garden, patio and BBQ. Accepts 3 well-behaved dogs for an additional fee,* has 2 horse stables and parking. The space Originally, The Granary was a yellow-brick barn used to house grain. Today, it is a beautifully renovated and restored holiday let at the centre of the owners’ farm on the outskirts of Cheltenham, close to the village of Shurdington. To either side of the property is a wicker fence surrounding the private patio and courtyard. The Granary is accessed via Sandy Pluck Lane, a half-mile long, country track, passing open land and neighbouring houses and farms. You will find yourself surrounded by farmland and open country with easy access to walks and beautiful scenery. Guests drive into an immaculately kept courtyard, with the owners’ property to one side, The Granary ahead and its parking area to the right. Behind a tall wicker fence is a private garden with a patio, seating and BBQ. Downstairs, The Granary has a fully equipped kitchen with a separate utility/cloakroom and a large dining-living room, featuring the original beams and fabulous wood burning stove, with a door leading out to the patio and garden. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one furnished with a king-size bed and the other with two 3ft single beds. The two bedrooms share a shower room with a large walk-in shower, toilet and washbasin. Full Property Description Ground Floor Hallway Step through the front door into the hallway, off which are the kitchen and utility room and the open-plan dining-living room. Kitchen The fully equipped Kitchen is a bright and light room with a sparkling work surface and limestone floor tiles. The Kitchen is kitted out with an induction hob, electric oven, fridge, dishwasher, double sink and Freeview TV, as well as all the equipment and bakeware needed to prepare meals for everyone. Utility Room/Cloakroom This handy room is a cloakroom, laundry room and kitchen support all in one, with a toilet, handbasin, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, freezer and iron and ironing board, plus hooks to hang up coats. Dining Area-Living Room This delightfully cosy yet light and spacious double aspect room features exposed timbers and a fabulous fireplace with a large woodburning stove. At the entrance to the room is a big, square, re-cycled pine table that comfortably seats four guests. At the far end is the cosy sitting area furnished with two beautiful, velvet sofas, an extra-large Smart TV, an antique coffee table and occasional table and a bookcase with a selection of reading books to enjoy during your stay. A stable door leads out from the dining area to the patio and garden where there is a bistro-style table and chairs and BBQ (charcoal). First Floor Carpeted stairs with a bannister lead up from the entrance to the dining area to the two bedrooms and family shower room: Bedroom 1 This lovely, spacious and bright, double bedroom overlooks the open countryside and farmland to the rear of the property. The bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed, bedside chests of drawers and reading lamps, a wall-mounted TV (Freeview), a full-length mirror and a triple, fitted wardrobe with hanging space and shelves. A pretty, antique table and two chairs provides a lovely place to sit and read or work. Bedroom 2 The pretty second bedroom is a good-sized twin room with three windows (one is part of an original granary door) looking out over the courtyard and distant countryside. The bedroom is furnished with two full-size single beds set at opposite ends of the room and at a right angle to provide some privacy for each guest if it’s needed. Each bed has a bedside table or shelf and a reading lamp. The bedroom has a full-length mirror, fitted wardrobe and a wall-mounted TV (Freeview). (The stable door is kept locked but can be opened in an emergency to access The Granary’s outside steps down to the courtyard.) Family Shower Room Conveniently located between the two bedrooms, the family shower room features a double walk-in shower, a hand basin with a mirror above, a toilet and a tall vanity unit with a full-length mirror. Outside The Granary has a private patio with a table and chairs and a BBQ (please bring your own charcoal). The garden wraps around the sides and rear of the property, with a door opening to it from the dining area, providing a lovely spot to enjoy an al fresco drink or meal. The Granary is surrounded by open countryside and farmland on the edge of the Cotswolds AONB, with easy access to walks on the owners’ land (directions will be provided by the owners) and to public footpaths. To the side of The Granary is easy-to-access parking for two cars, while across the yard is a barn with a warm water outside hose that guests are encouraged to use to wash off muddy boots and dogs. Facilities  Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms: 1 double with king-size bed; 1 twin with two 3’ singles  1.5 bathrooms: 1 family shower room with walk-in shower and toilet; 1 downstairs toilet (in utility room)  Parking for 2 cars  Private enclosed garden – safe for dogs and children  Fireplace with wood burner – logs and kindling supplied for first fire. Further firewood available from owners.  All bed linen, bath towels and tea towels provided  Hairdryer  Kitchen starter consumables: teabags, fresh coffee, sugar, fresh milk.  Cleaning starter pack: dishwasher tablets, scourer, cloth, washing up liquid, bin bags  Bathroom essentials: hand soap, toilet paper, shampoo, shower gel  Heating and hot water via central heating with thermostat control  Free Wi-Fi  TV – 1x large Smart TV (Living Room); 3x small Freeview TVs (kitchen, bedrooms)  Dog friendly (accepts max. 3, well-behaved dogs)  Fully equipped kitchen with toaster, kettle, cafetiere, utensils, crockery, cutlery, glassware (champagne flutes, tumblers and wine and water glasses), bakeware, food preparation (grater, jug, sieve), saucepans, bread bin, kitchen paper  Oven (electric)/hob (induction)  Microwave (in Utility Room)  Dishwasher  Fridge  Freezer (in Utility Room)  Washing machine (in Utility Room)  Dryer (in Utility Room)  Ironing board, iron, clothes airer  Vacuum cleaner  Baby/Child Equipment: highchair, travel cot (cot linen not supplied), stairgate  Outdoor patio/seating area  Garden furniture – seats 4  BBQ (charcoal) – please provide your own charcoal  2 large horse stables + parking for lorry/trailer  Safety equipment: fire extinguisher, fire blanket, carbon monoxide monitor, smoke alarm, First Aid kit.   Guest access Guests have full, private access to the whole house, garden and patio. Guests have use of the immaculate courtyard for parking and for cleaning dogs off using a warm-water tap. Other things to note Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences. The Granary is at the end of a long rural lane, on a working farm, though set aside from farm activity. Guests are welcome to explore the farm and meet the owners’ horses and sheep, but please avoid the mown area around the lake which is the owners’ garden. Up to two large stables can be hired at an additional cost per stable. Neither bedding nor feed are provided but there's a lockable area for both, and for all tack. Hacking out from The Granary involves rather too much road-work but parking for a lorry or trailer is available giving you ready access to the glories of Cotswold riding. Payment for the stable(s) must be made direct to the owner on arrival as cash or bank transfer. 3 well-behaved dogs are welcome for an additional fee of £45 per dog. This fee is not included in the rental price. Please advise us at the time of booking if you are bringing a dog/s and you will be sent a request for the additional fee. Granary at Hunt Course accepts a maximum of 1 infant.