Leys View Cottage is a delightful traditional Cotswold stone property located in the beautiful village of Lower Swell which is only a mile from the famous market town of Stow on the Wold. The beautifully presented 4 bedroom/2 bathroom property has all the character and charm of a traditional Cotswold home accompanied by a modern and stylish interior.
Located only a 2 minute walk to the centre of the village, Leys View Cottage looks out over open fields to both the front and rear and is only 200 metres to the highly regarded local pub, the Golden Ball, with its great reputation for good food and local ales. Located in the heart of the Cotswolds the cottage offers a perfect central base from which to explore the region.
Dating back to approximately 1595, the cottage has undergone renovations to the kitchen and bathrooms and now blends traditional features of log burners, beams and stone mullion windows with a contemporary kitchen and bathrooms. The property boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms and 2 reception rooms. The cottage is well furnished throughout with high quality fixtures and fittings offering a modern and contemporary twist that complement a wealth of period features including log burning stoves, beams throughout and a magnificent vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom. There is a good size private garden with a paved patio and a small lawn that looks out over the stone wall to open countryside beyond.
Accommodation
The house sleeps a maximum of 8 people in 4 bedrooms. On entry you come in to the entrance nook with its traditional wood floor, log burning stove and two armchairs making it the perfect spot to read a book or enjoy a glass of your favourite tipple in front of the fire. Leading off the entrance nook, all located on the ground floor, are the sitting room which looks out to the front of the property, the kitchen/diner which looks out to the garden at the rear, the main family bathroom and the stairs to the first floor (please note that the stairs are quite steep in keeping with a property of this era. If any guests have restricted mobility please do enquire beforehand to ensure that access will not be a problem).
On the first floor is the Master bedroom and 3 further bedrooms – one double and two twins - along with a contemporary shower room.
To the front of the property is a small, pretty cottage garden bordered by a traditional Cotswold stone wall. To the rear there are 7 steps from the bi-folding doors in the kitchen up to paved patio with a dining set for 6 people. During the summer months a gas barbecue is available. Stepping up from the patio there is a small lawn with a Cotswold stone wall to the rear overlooking open countryside. The garden has a number of borders that are well stocked and laid out in a cottage style.
Parking is located directly opposite the house to the front in parking bays that are shared with neighbouring properties. Parking is unallocated so it is on a first come, first served basis. Please note that parking is on the other side of the road to the property so please do take care when crossing the road especially with children.
The ground floor comprises:-
Sitting Room:- Overlooking the front of the property with one three seater sofa, one two seater sofa and two armchairs, coffee table, a traditional stone fireplace with log burning stove, gorgeous stone mullion window, flat screen TV and DVD player.
Kitchen/Diner:- Stylish modern kitchen with solid wood cabinets, stone worktops and bi-folding doors opening the house out to the garden during the spring and summer months. Large range cooker with 6 burner electric hob and two ovens, dishwasher, two fridges, freezer, kettle, toaster, microwave and equipped with all crockery, cutlery, pans and cooking utensils.
The open plan dining area has built in wooden benches to two sides of the table and four dining chairs providing dining for up to 8 people. There is a wall mounted flat screen TV.
Family Bathroom – Contemporary modern white suite and slate floor, Bath with shower over, toilet, sink and storage cupboard housing the water tank.
Stairs leading to first floor with the following rooms:-
Master Bedroom:- Double bed with built in wardrobes
Bedroom 2:- Double bed with traditional style hooks for clothes hangers
Bedroom 3:- Twin beds with built in wardrobe overlooking the rear garden
Bedroom 4:- Twin beds with built in wardrobe overlooking the rear garden
Shower room:- Walk in shower, basin and toilet.
Wifi :– free Wifi/internet access is provided
Mobile phone service:- the property generally receives a good signal and has a good mobile reception but please be aware that signal coverage may vary depending upon which mobile network you are with.
Interaction with guests
Access will be via keys left in a key safe and the code for this will be supplied to guests the day prior to their arrival.
How to find us
From the A429 Fosse Way:-
1. From the South side (coming from the A40 before joining the A429. As you at Stow on the Wold you will come to a set of traffic lights and directly opposite the lights you will see the Unicorn pub. At the lights you need to be in the left hand lane and turn immediately left when you reach the traffic lights. You will head downhill, passed the sign for Lower Swell and at the bottom you will reach an S-bend. As you exit the bend you will a 20 mph sign, caution
children and directly after that you will see the parking bays on the left. From the parking bays Leys View Cottage is at the left end of the terrace of cottages as you look. If you get as far as the Golden Ball pub you have gone too far!
2. From the North (coming on the A429 heading South). As you approach Stow on the Wold you will pass Tesco on the left hand side, you will then go through a set of traffic lights and at the second set of traffic lights you need to be in the right hand lane to go right to Lower Swell. You will head downhill, passed the sign for Lower Swell and at the bottom you will reach an S-bend. As you exit the bend you will a 20 mph sign, caution children and directly after that you will see the parking bays on the left. From the parking bays Leys View Cottage is at the left end of the terrace of cottages as you look. If you get as far as the Golden Ball pub you have gone too far!
About the area
Famous for quintessentially English market towns and villages built from honey-coloured stone, the Cotswolds are a range of gently rolling hills and the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales making them a perfect base for keen walkers and cyclists.
Getting around
From the property it is a short walk to the centre of the village and about a mile to the market square in Stow on the Wold. If you wish to explore the beautiful towns, villages and countryside of the Cotswolds it is recommended to have a car or, alternatively, travel by bike or horse power!
