Tucked away in the heart of Tetbury, just minutes' walk from the high street, lies Elephant Cottage, a beautifully styled Cotswold holiday home which sleeps six guests, in three inviting bedrooms, with a spacious family bathroom. This three storey, 18th century townhouse has been sympathetically styled in keeping with its history and character, boasting exposed beams, painted stone walls, fireplaces and sash windows. Contemporary touches have been delicately incorporated to create a beautiful home. The outside space of Elephant Cottage is a true hidden gem, with a surprising roof terrace sporting ample seating and cosy nooks, an ideal space to enjoy throughout the year.
Accommodation
This three bedroom holiday cottage in Tetbury is an ideal retreat to share with family and friends, exploring the local countryside whilst still being within a short walk of Tetbury's many amenities and eateries. The accommodation is laid out as follows:
Ground Floor
Sitting room
Cotswold stone fireplace with open fire, three-seater Chesterfield sofa, two-seater sofa, two armchairs and Freeview TV with Chromecast
Kitchen/dining room
Open plan layout with marble work surfaces, electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine with starter supply of pods, blender and island with four stools
Six-seater dining table with chairs, microwave and antique piano
Utility room
Washing machine/tumble dryer, ironing board, iron, clothes airer and basin
Cloakroom
Loo and basin
First Floor
Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, feature chimney breast with ornamental Victorian fireplace, ornate internal window looking into the landing, freestanding clothes rail, desk, armchair and French doors leading to the roof terrace
Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, ornamental fireplace, armchair, freestanding wardrobe, mirror and internal window to the landing
Family bathroom
Sunken bath with overhead rain shower and separate handheld shower attachment, loo, basin and heated towel rail
Second Floor
Door on the landing reveals a steep staircase which leads directly up to the bedroom
Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
Dual aspect bedroom in the eaves, exposed stone feature wall, painted beams, king size bed, storage trunk, built-in cupboard and mirror
Outside
Accessed via low French doors from bedroom 3
Sheltered roof terrace with seating lining the walls, outdoor table with feature window looking down into the dining room below, decorative chimenea and additional seating area tucked around the corner
The Finer Details
Bed linen and towels are provided (duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic)
Free on street parking is available close by
1 travel cot and 1 highchair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
Sorry, no pets
Strong WiFi (Download speed 38 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception is generally good, especially on the upper floors
Freeview TV with Chromecast for streaming from guests' own devices
Enclosed roof terrace
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the open fire from October to April only
Please note that the master bedroom is accessed via a steep staircase and is located in the eaves with sloping ceilings
There are low beams throughout the property and the roof terrace is accessed via a low French door from bedroom 3, which might pose difficulty to taller guests
The front door opens onto the road and so guests with young children should take particular care to ensure that children are supervised when the door is open
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property
Things to Note...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 6 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 3 additional infants
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00
BBQs are not permitted as the decked roof terrace is wooden
1 hairdryer is available
