April Cottage
Description
April Cottage, a beautiful, period property, tucked away down a quiet street in Mickleton, Gloucestershire.
It is the perfect getaway for a family or group of friends alike to spend a relaxing holiday in the beautiful countryside.
The stunning property is believed to date back approximately three hundred years and combines a mixture of traditional timber frame and Cotswold stone building styles.
On arrival park up on the off-road parking space, before entering into the sitting room that exudes traditional character with oak beams and frames and exposed Cotswold stone walls, where you can relax on the inviting seating whilst watching a film on the Smart TV, as you are kept warm and toasty by the woodburning stove and underfloor heating.
Moving through the property on the beautiful, underfloor heated, flagstone flooring you will come to the kitchen/dining areas, where you can cook delicious meals using the contemporary appliances as you retreat to the beautiful dining table to indulge in your meals and toast to an exciting holiday that lies ahead.
A utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer as well as a cloakroom with an adjacent basin and WC can also be found downstairs.
Relatively steep stairs wind up to the first-floor, where you will find three lovely bedrooms all beautifully set in the eaves of the cottage; there is a king-size bedroom with an en-suite walk-in shower, a King bedroom and a twin bedroom, all with storage space.
From the enclosed patio garden at the front of the property, you can delight in the peaceful views down the lane towards the church, where you can also make use of the charcoal barbecue during the warmer months.
The cottage is located on a quiet cul-de-sac lane, close to the beautiful local Church of St Lawrence.
The church bells are audible within the property.
The location is ideal for exploring some of England's finest countryside, towns and villages, such as Chipping Campden where you can start your day with a delicious breakfast at Huxleys or Bantam Tea Rooms before heading over to Dover’s Hill to enjoy the stunning views over the Vale of Evesham where you can join the Cotswold Way, which is a 100-mile walking trail, taking you through picturesque villages, breath-taking countryside and famous ancient sites and finish off your day with a heart-warming meal at The Swan in Broadway – the second stop on Cotswold Way!
Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, is within easy access, and is a well-known tourist destination, where you can visit an array of attractions including Shakespeare's childhood home, Stratford Butterfly Farm, The MAD Museum and The Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres.
Finish off your visit with a lovely dinner at one of the many restaurants in Stratford-upon-Avon.
For a wonderful holiday that all the family will cherish, stay at April Cottage.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Open Fire
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Open Fire
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
What guests are saying
I forgot to leave a message when we left.
The kettle is full of limescale which ended up in our cups of tea. It desperately needs descaling. Please pass this on to the owners. We mainly had a lovely stay. It would have been pleasanter and more relaxing without our dog. We chose this cottage as it was dog friendly and was listed as being on a quiet lane. However, there was a constant stream of people walking past with and without dogs from 7.30ish am to late evening. This wouldn't have been a problem if we had left the dog at home. He is highly alert and spent his time barking at every passer-by. This led to a stressful stay for both him and us as we tried to keep him quiet. We were glad to leave for our explorations of the local area. Sunday morning and the narrow lane was full of cars by 10.30am as people arrived for church. We were unable to get the car out of the small drive due to people parking directly in front of the drive. On the whole, a lovely well stocked cottage with tea,coffee, milk etc there on our arrival which was appreciated. Like I said, our main complaint is that we brought our dog, the lane was busier than the high street!
We thoroughly enjoyed our extended stay at April Cottage.
The location is perfect for us and the village of Mickleton has so much to offer. The Kings Arms just a walk along the footpath, Sarah’s Deli, and the little shop, all enhanced our stay. We enjoyed the Church with all its history and the Church Bells too. The public footpaths are many, right from the front door. The property is well equipped with a very nice kitchen, good bathrooms facilities and washer and dryer. Suggestion for the owner would be fans available in the bedrooms during hot weather, more cutlery in the kitchen, and a dustpan and brush which would be useful when sweeping the patio. Mattress in Master Bedroom could be a bit firmer. These things would probably not be noticed in a short term let, but we were there for 8 weeks. This property is lovely, quiet and quintessentially English. Would highly recommend and look forward to returning.
Lovely cottage in a good , quiet location.
The cottage is well appointed and comfortable. Mickleton is a good location for exploring the area. The village pub ,The Kings Arms is a very good for food . Had a great time , despite the rain!
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Please note an initial supply of logs & kindling is provided for the property between October until end of March; additional log supplies can be purchased locally.
PLEASE NOTE - THE OWNER DOESN'T TAKE ANY WORKING GROUP BOOKINGS.
PLEASE NOTE: MINIMUM 3 night stay at this property
PLEASE NOTE: Max of 2 dogs welcome
PLEASE NOTE: no charging of electric vehicles at this property
PLEASE NOTE: No smoking, no vaping, no use of e-cigarettes inside the cottage or in the enclosed front courtyard garden.
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1163116
Parking
Private Driveway, Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome