S/c Studio/Annex in Ruscombe Stroud

Panoramic views of the Stroud valleys fresh air, wild life, hill walks and woodlands. Thirty minutes walk across the fields or eight minutes by car from Stroud, which has a great Saturday morning market, coffee shops and art spaces We have festivals most weekends from May through to end of September. If you want to see something unique, the annual Cheese Rolling Competition is held at the end of May on Cooper's Hill, four miles away. People working away from home are always welcome. The space The Annex This small self catering annex is attached to my cottage. It is suitable for two people only. It is situated in a small friendly Cotswold village with wonderful views over the Stroud valleys. Ground floor Galley kitchenette: Includes a pop up table top, double hob, contact grill, microwave oven, fridge freezer and basic breakfast foods, drinks. The bedroom is on the ground floor. It has a small double bed (four feet wide) and an en-suite shower and toilet. Second floor There are paddle stairs to a small L shaped living area which has a sloping ceiling. (You must be able to climb the stairs, right foot first!) Sofa-bed. Some guests love it that I have minimal appliances and enjoy their time here having a break from constantly being "connected", however, if you wish to bring yours with you, you are very welcome. Friendly local community. Local amenities The village shop, which is run by volunteers and the car park are 4 mins walk from my cottage. The Star Inn Free House is 5 mins walk from the cottage (one minute from the car park). It has recently been taken over by a group of enthusiatic villagers, best to check Google for opening hours. There are two other pubs, The Vine Tree in Randwick and The Carpenters Arms in Westrip, both also offering good food and a 25-30 minute walk or 8 minute car ride across the hill from Ruscombe. Check out what's on as there are often music "sessions", quiz nights etc. If you fancy a unique eating experience, enjoy meeting new people and happen to be here on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night, you may like to check out Stroud Long Table. Travel Train from Stroud to London, Paddington 1 hour 40 minutes and forty minutes. Half hourly buses to Stroud and Gloucester. By car: Thirty minute to Regency Royal Cheltenham Spa. Forty minutes by car to the pretty, ancient towns of Cirencester (Roman) , Tewkesbury and Tetbury. (If you want to visit High Grove, King Charles' garden, please book on line so as not to be disappointed!) Oxford, Cardiff, Bath, Bristol and Birmingham are all less than 1 hour 20 minutes away. An area of outstanding natural beauty, plenty of energising walks, bordering on National Trust woodlands with neolithic burial mounds and is minutes from the Cotswold Way. Stroud is well known for it's vibrant Saturday morning Farmer's market (9-2.00 pm), organic cafes, music festival and a thriving arts and crafts community. Local amenities include sports complex and good local museum. If you are a Cider with Rosie fan, you can take a visit to Laurie Lee's grave and local pub in Slad valley. Close to the award winning village of Painswick, 17th century houses. The church yard has 99 yew trees! Easy journey by car to Slimbridge Wild Fowl and Wetlands Trust, the Severn Bore, Berkeley Castle and lots more. Travelling around is best by car or bike or walking, but it is definitely possible to visit the area on public transport if you are well organised. Ideal for an active, peaceful and/or cultural getaway. Guest access There are steps down to the property from the road and you will need to be able climb stairs to the upstairs area inside the annex. Please see photos, they are paddle stairs and they are narrow. Head room is restricted by a sloping ceiling upstairs. Other things to note If you need to use a washing machine and iron you are welcome to use mine if I am here, so please ask. There is a contact grill, double hob and microwave oven in the annex kitchen.