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Charming Listed Country Cottage in the picturesque village of Lower Swell
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Popular amenities
- Garage parking available
- Dog-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
Explore the area

Lower Swell
- St. Edward's ChurchPlace, St. Edward's Church3 min drive
- Fosse Gallery Fine ArtPlace, Fosse Gallery Fine Art4 min drive
- Blenheim PalacePlace, Blenheim Palace54 min drive
- Oxford (OXF)Airport, Oxford (OXF)56 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming Listed Country Cottage in the picturesque village of Lower Swell
Caffreys Cottage is a beautiful Grade 2 Listed Cotswold stone property converted from it's origin as a barn within the last 15 years. The cottage is laid out over two floors with a separate former water Tower providing additional accommodation and has small enclosed gardens to the front and rear. The cottage is located in the peaceful village of Lower Swell, close to the famous market town of Stow-on-the-Wold and with many beautiful walks including the Heart of England Way available straight from the front door.
The village has a traditional Cotswold pub and is surrounded by stunning countryside. Numerous other renowned pubs and restaurants are within only a few minutes drive and the village is well placed for visiting the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as further afield places , such as Blenheim Palace, Stratford-Upon-Avon and Oxford
Being a former Barn, the Cottage benefits from many character features and the ground floor area is laid out to open plan , combining with very high ceilings and giving a spacious and airy feel.
Complementing the character of the cottage are modern facilities including wireless internet access, SkyTelevision and a well presented Kitchen area.
Caffreys Cottage sleeps a maximum of six people, in three bedrooms with three bathrooms. There is off street parking to the rear of the property, with additional on road parking available to the front. The Cottage is perfect for friends, families or couples seeking a peaceful break in stunning surroundings.
Description
Caffreys Cottage sits on a quiet country lane with the door to the rear accessed through the gated rear garden. The door opens into a useful porch area, which then leads through glass double doors to the kitchen and open plan living area featuring high beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls to the entrances. The Kitchen area contains a double oven electric cooker, four ring electric hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster. The dining area has a wooden dining table with seating for six and the living area features comfy twin sofas, Television and a DVD player. There is a ground floor shower room containing shower, toilet and wash basin.
Two separate staircases lead to the two main bedrooms which are serviced by a 'Jack & Jill' bathroom containing bath with handheld shower attachment, toilet and washbasin. Bedroom 1 has a twin roof window looking out to the rear aspect and fields beyond, contains a King size bed and features exposed beams. Bedroom 2 contains King/twin beds to suit and has a frontal aspect from the roof window to the Tower and the Lane.
The converted WaterTower provides further accommodation. The front door of the tower opens into a hallway, off which is the ground floor shower room. Stairs featuring an exposed stone wall lead up from the hallway to bedroom 3 which contains twin beds and twin roof windows.
The gardens to the front and rear of the cottage are partially laid to lawn and there is a small patio area to both with an outdoor table and chairs and charcoal barbeque stored in the single garage.
The village has a traditional Cotswold pub and is surrounded by stunning countryside. Numerous other renowned pubs and restaurants are within only a few minutes drive and the village is well placed for visiting the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as further afield places , such as Blenheim Palace, Stratford-Upon-Avon and Oxford
Being a former Barn, the Cottage benefits from many character features and the ground floor area is laid out to open plan , combining with very high ceilings and giving a spacious and airy feel.
Complementing the character of the cottage are modern facilities including wireless internet access, SkyTelevision and a well presented Kitchen area.
Caffreys Cottage sleeps a maximum of six people, in three bedrooms with three bathrooms. There is off street parking to the rear of the property, with additional on road parking available to the front. The Cottage is perfect for friends, families or couples seeking a peaceful break in stunning surroundings.
Description
Caffreys Cottage sits on a quiet country lane with the door to the rear accessed through the gated rear garden. The door opens into a useful porch area, which then leads through glass double doors to the kitchen and open plan living area featuring high beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls to the entrances. The Kitchen area contains a double oven electric cooker, four ring electric hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster. The dining area has a wooden dining table with seating for six and the living area features comfy twin sofas, Television and a DVD player. There is a ground floor shower room containing shower, toilet and wash basin.
Two separate staircases lead to the two main bedrooms which are serviced by a 'Jack & Jill' bathroom containing bath with handheld shower attachment, toilet and washbasin. Bedroom 1 has a twin roof window looking out to the rear aspect and fields beyond, contains a King size bed and features exposed beams. Bedroom 2 contains King/twin beds to suit and has a frontal aspect from the roof window to the Tower and the Lane.
The converted WaterTower provides further accommodation. The front door of the tower opens into a hallway, off which is the ground floor shower room. Stairs featuring an exposed stone wall lead up from the hallway to bedroom 3 which contains twin beds and twin roof windows.
The gardens to the front and rear of the cottage are partially laid to lawn and there is a small patio area to both with an outdoor table and chairs and charcoal barbeque stored in the single garage.
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About the area
Cheltenham
Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is in a rural area. Fosse Gallery Fine Art and Cotswold Motoring Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Birdland Park and Gardens and Bourton Leisure Centre. Cotswold Farm Park and The Model Village are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Lower Swell
What's nearby
- St. Edward's Church - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- Fosse Gallery Fine Art - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
- Warwick Castle - 51 min drive - 62.0 km
- Blenheim Palace - 54 min drive - 57.7 km
- University of Oxford - 57 min drive - 57.3 km
Getting around
- Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 13 min drive
- Oxford (OXF) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
- The Bell at Stow - 3 min drive
- New England Coffee House - 3 min drive
- The Porch House - 3 min drive
- The Willow - 8 min drive
- Huffkins Stow - 3 min drive
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