Old Forge Barn

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Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4

This 16th-century barn has been skilfully converted to provide a unique and outstanding home - with every detail having been taken into consideration from the hand-made door hinges, handles, old flagstones and oak floors, down to two doors made by Mouseman Thompson. Ancient Chinese and Roman pottery feature throughout the house, and in the entrance hall, two trees have been planted into the flagstone floor, adding an unusual touch. On the first floor, a spacious 40-foot galleried, beamed living room adds further charm. The house is furnished throughout with interesting antique furniture from the Arts and Crafts era, a movement founded by William Morris. Old Forge Barn lies within walking distance of Stow market square, where there are excellent restaurants, old inns, galleries and many interesting shops. The towns and villages of the Cotswolds are a delight to tour, with stunning countryside in all directions. Burford, has an excellent wildlife park and the pretty town itself is a pleasure to browse around, whilst at Stratford-upon-Avon, daily guided tours are offered to all the places of interest in this World Heritage City of Shakespearian fame. For alternative days out, Oxford is easily accessible, as is Cheltenham. Blenheim Palace is within 30 miles. Entrance hall with sitting area. Beamed living/kitchen/dining-room with open fire with glass doors and rug on flagstone floor. Study/well-stocked library. Two double bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom/W.C. and shower attachment, each with Jacuzzi bath. Wet room/W.C. First floor: Forty-foot living room with minstrels gallery, piano, wood-burning stove and vaulted ceiling, Arts and Crafts furniture and rugs on wooden floor. Beamed twin-bedded room with low ceiling. Second floor: Beamed twin-bedded room with apex ceiling and en-suite bathroom/W.C. (small bath). *Elec, underfloor heating CH incl *Wood-burning stoves - initial fuel incl, thereafter avail locally *Parking (for 2 cars) *Shops 400 yds *Plasma TV (42in) *DVD *Piano *Tel (honesty box) *Auto wm/tumble dryer *M/wave *Combination microwave oven/grill *Aqua steam oven *D/washer *American-style fridge/freezer *Shared courtyard (commercial access) with sitting-out area and furniture *Easy walking access *Duvets with linen, towels *Friday to Friday

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