Mabels Oak Cottage - Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England

Mabels Oak Cottage is situated just 2 minutes walk from the centre of Tetbury, where there is a variety of individual and interesting shops, including gifts, clothes, a good bakers, a superb traditional cheese shop, an excellent real butcher and a couple of well known supermarkets. The town has a reputation for fine antique shops, of which there are over 25 and a recent addition is the opening of The Highgrove shop with its connection to Highgrove House, home of Prince Charles. There is an abundance of excellent tea rooms, pubs and restaurants both in town and within a short drive.

The tourist information office is within 200 yds of the cottage for useful hints on where to go and what to see, and the owners live next door, so are on hand to help in any way. They may even baby sit with a little persuasion while you sample the local hospitality.

The property is over 200 years old, on three floors, and has been refurbished to a high standard with gas central heating, and carpets throughout. The accommodation consists of three good-sized bedrooms, one with a king-size bed, one with a double bed and one that has two single beds. A cot and high chair is available if required. Each bedroom has its own fitted washbasin and all bed linen and towels are provided. There is one family bathroom fitted with a shower and bath and an additional downstairs toilet with washbasin.

On the ground floor there is a lounge with pleasant rural views in two directions, and a glazed door direct on to a private decked area. It has a TV with freeview, a video player and DVD player. The patio is equipped with a table, parasol and chairs which is ideal for either just relaxing over breakfast, or perfect for a BBQ on a warm summer evening. There is a patio heater for the cooler evenings. There is a kitchen/dining room which is equipped with an electric cooker, a microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, a washer/dryer as well as many other essential items.

There is a large open garden, sloped down to the valley, and planted with a variety of mature trees. A patio area, and several garden seats in nice spots overlook the fields. Parking is available on site for one vehicle, with plenty of additional parking nearby. The steep lane leading to the cottage, and the steps down to the patio should be considered if disabled access is required.

In the best interests of the majority, smoking inside the cottage is not permitted. Pets by arrangement.