Beautiful thatched cottage, Barley, Herts

Ravello Rose is a Grade ll Listed thatched cottage in the historic village of Barley, ideal for walking or cycling and close to Cambridge and Duxford IWM. Situated in a peaceful lane ten minutes walk from the village centre and 2 pubs, the property has its own front door, well equipped kitchenette, modern shower and toilet, large lounge diner, inglenook and two double bedrooms. Free parking for one car on our drive. An EV charger can be used for overnight charging. Ask about availability/cost. The space We're not sure of the exact age of the property but we have documents dating back to 1650. The unusual cottage structure is made of 'cob', which is mostly chalk and which will have been excavated close by. The main roof is water reed topped with a long straw ridge. Guests should be aware that some of the spaces inside the cottage, particularly the doorways upstairs, are quite low. Remember to duck when you get up in the morning! Guest access The B&B is a self contained house with its own front door. We live next door and I'm usually around if you need anything, or want any advice on things to do locally or amenities and services. You'll find a pretty comprehensive House Manual when you arrive. We have a large garden which has great views and which you can generally use if we're not. If you're lucky you may see the fallow deer who seem to like the taste of our trees, plus badgers, foxes, and many birds including a pair of woodpeckers. The garden faces north west so you may catch the sun setting over the uninterrupted view over the rolling Hertfordshire countryside. You can also use our observatory at the top of the garden which has a heater and lights which turn on at dusk. A great spot to watch the sun set with a glass of wine. We also have a number of beehives which are signposted and easily avoided. Other things to note The kitchenette has facilities including an air fryer, a single induction hob, combined oven and microwave, slow cooker, egg steamer, toaster and kettle. The single parking space is directly in front of the house and to the right of the drive. Please don't leave your car on the main drive or park on the left hand side as this belongs to our friendly neighbour and is in regular use. The fireplace has been decommissioned due to changed rules regarding the thatch, so cannot be used. There is a flame effect lamp in the stove which can be turned on via a switch to the left of the inglenook.