The Snicket

About this property

Northleach 2.2 miles. The Snicket is a charming traditional cottage situated in a picture-postcard setting in Turkdean, Gloucestershire. With a large driveway, ample parking, and surrounded by tranquil countryside, the property is perfect for families, friends and outdoor enthusiasts to explore the renowned Cotswold towns and villages such as Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water right from the doorstep. Inside, you will be greeted by a large and fully-equipped kitchen with an adjacent dining room. The downstairs area is very spacious, with two sitting rooms, each with comfortable sofas and a woodburning stove, and one with a Smart TV. Additionally, there is a downstairs cloakroom featuring a basin and WC, as well as a convenient utility housing a washing machine and tumble dryer. Outside, there is a generous patio area, with a barbecue and table and chairs for alfresco-style meals. This overlooks the beautiful surrounding valley, as well as the large garden, which comprises lawns, borders and a small stream. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms to choose from. First, a super-king-size with an en-suite containing a bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. There is a further double room with an emperor bed which can be converted into two singles upon request. In addition, there are two twin rooms, and a family bathroom consisting of a bath, shower over, basin and WC. There are numerous attractions in the area to entertain adults and children alike. In Bourton-on-the-Water alone you will find Birdland Park & Gardens, with its large and varied collection of feathered residents, as well as the impressive Model Village, a miniature replica of the town of Bourton. There are many local places of historic interest, including Sudeley Castle (where Henry Vlll’s sixth wife, Katherine Parr, lived and is now buried, and the National Trust-managed Chedworth Roman Villa, as well as the exceptional Jacobean manor, Chastleton House (featured in the BBC series Wolf Hall). Also on the doorstep is the picturesque village of Bibury, with its striking collection of quintessentially English cottages, not to mention countless other beautiful small and lesser-known villages, with an abundance of Cotswold stone houses and a good offering of traditional pubs. The small town of Northleach is a few minutes’ drive away, and holds a special claim to fame as the filming location for the popular BBC series This Country, starring Charlie Cooper and Daisy May Cooper. Northleach offers a delightful array of shops, charming cafés, inviting pubs, a wine bar, and a traditional butcher, making it a wonderful destination to explore. The Snicket promises a memorable stay in Turkdean, a true gem of the Cotswolds.

Northleach is just off the Roman road, the Fosse Way (A429) 8 miles north-east of Cirencester and 10 miles south-west of Stow-on-the-Wold, and about 7 miles from Burford - making it an excellent place to travel from if you're looking to visit these popular and attractive places. Northleach was at one time an important market town, celebrated throughout Europe as a major centre for the Cotswold wool trade! The fifteenth-century church of St Peter and St Paul, paid for by the wealthy wool merchants, was built with stone dug from the quarry in the town itself and what is now the Market Square. More recently the village has been used in a number of recent films, including the Casual Vacancy of 2015.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite with bath, hand-held shower, basin, and WC, 1 x emperor (zip/link, can be twin on request), 2 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Utility.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Snug with woodburning stove and Smart TV

Gas central heating.

Range electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster.

Smart TV, selection of books and board games, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 6 cars.

Non-enclosed multi-level front garden with patio, lawn, furniture, enclosed rear garden.

3 well-behaved pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 2.3 miles, pub 2.2 miles.

Note: There is a small stream running through the garden, please ensure pets and children are supervised.

Note: There are steps in the garden from the patio and lawned area.

Note: Weak phone signal due to the rural location