Meadow View

Meadow View is an immaculately decorated and maintained, bright and airy cottage, with lots of pretty windows affording views on all sides, sweeping across the Williamstrip and Hatherop Estates - acres of meadow, parkland and farmland - and the undulating Coln Valley and rushing waters of the River Coln.

Step out of the front door and you’re straight into miles and miles of walking, including an idyllic 4- or 6-mile route to Bibury (famed for its Arlington Row cottages, possibly the most photographed tourist location in the Cotswolds!), where you can have a bite to eat at The Swan, The Catherine Wheel or in the café at Bibury Trout Farm. If you’re staying with little ones, simply cross the road to a safe, secure, and immaculate adventure playground, complete with picnic tables and benches. Then wander downhill to the River Coln, flanked by rolling hills that are home to flocks of sheep and herds of cows – a truly bucolic scene. If you’re lucky enough to catch a sunset, it’ll be one of the most beautiful you’re ever likely to see!

Head back up the road to the Coln Community Shop for a cuppa and a slice of some of the tastiest cake in the Cotswolds! At the end of your day exploring the Cotswolds, return to Meadow View and Coln St Aldwyns, far from the madding crowds, with easy parking, peace and quiet, and an immaculate and cosy home-from-home.

Ground Floor

Kitchen:
Stepping through the cottage’s side door, you’ll enter the well-equipped kitchen, overlooking the large back garden, with the tall trees of Williamstrip Park peeking over the drystone wall. Decorated in a classic farmhouse style with oak worktops, French-grey wall tiles and wooden flooring, in here you’ll find all you need for a self-catered stay, including an electric hob and oven, dishwasher, microwave, integrated fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, Nespresso Essenza coffee machine, and lots of immaculate cupboards with all the crockery and utensils you’ll need.

Dining Room:
The double-aspect, bright and airy dining room has a light-oak dining table to seat 5 comfortably (plus a high chair) and a matching sideboard. Meadow View’s dining room is the perfect space to enjoy a relaxed breakfast, light lunch, or special evening supper.

Front Hallway:
Here you’ll find the front door, hooks for coats and hats, a large coir floor mat (ideal for muddy shoes and boots), the entrance into the living room and the staircase (with handrail) leading upstairs.

The Living Room:
Both cosy and bright, the sitting room has views of the cottage’s front and rear gardens. Comfortably seating 4 guests on 2 deep, curvy sofas the room is elegant and welcoming’ with William-Morris-style curtains and cushions adding elegance yet maintaining the Cotswold-cottage ambience. You’ll also find a light-oak coffee table, blanket box, BT router, Samsung TV, and dimmable lighting to help create a cosy retreat.

W.C:
Dual-flush toilet with handbasin. (The cottage’s water stop cock and the fuse box are located here).

First Floor

Well-lit, carpeted staircase with handrail up to…

Landing:
At the top of the stairs is a light-oak desk positioned so that you can look out over the back garden and Williamstrip Estate as you sit and gaze through the window. You’ll find 2 double power points, making this an ideal spot for connecting devices, working on a laptop, reading or relaxing.

Bedroom One:
Overlooking the front of the house is Bedroom 1, the master bedroom, with its inviting, king-size bed and oak headboard; large, 3-door wardrobe (with plenty of covered hangers); bedside chest of drawers and lamps; a full-length mirror; a dressing table (with Remington hairdryer), stool and mirror; dimmable lighting; and space for a baby’s travel cot (should you need one). You’ll also find a fitted cupboard housing the water heater and immersion tank. The large window, with its wide window sills, provides a beautiful frame for views of Coln St Aldwyns and the valley beyond.

Bedroom Two:
A pretty, brightly lit twin dual-aspect bedroom with windows providing beautiful views over the cottage’s front and rear gardens and out towards the wider Cotswold countryside. This twin room has 2 sink-in single beds, a large oak wardrobe (with covered hangers) and an oak dressing table with a stool and mirror. With accents of sunny yellow, this room is a very pretty second bedroom that couples or children will enjoy.

Family Bathroom:
The cottage’s family bathroom sits off the landing, at the rear of the house, next to Bedroom 1, yet still convenient for Bedroom 2. Polished limestone tiling, wood-effect flooring, and a window to the rear (with Venetian-style blind for privacy) create a lovely space to relax in. With a large, walk-in Grohe shower, full-size bath with mixer taps, heated towel rail, dual-flush toilet, and sink with a large mirror, plus a small selection of toiletries, there’s everything here you’ll need for your stay.

Outside

Meadow View is framed by a lawn area to its front and a large private garden to its rear, affording it a wonderful feeling of privacy. It’s in the back garden where the cottages’ magic really comes alive, thanks to the adjoining Williamstrip Park, making the garden feel larger than it is thanks to the adjacent, sweeping countryside views. The cottage has an elevated patio area with a garden table and chairs, making it perfect for al fresco sundowners after a busy day exploring the Cotswolds. (Please note: patio furniture will be placed outside from mid-Spring.)
To the side of the cottage is a large Utility Room housing the Hotpoint washer/dryer. This is also the perfect space to securely store walking gear, bicycles or a pushchair.