"East Leaze is a beautifully presented 17th century Cotswold stone cottage in the picturesque market town of Chipping Campden. The cottage has been refurbished to a high standard, keeping itÔÇÖs original features whilst adding a contemporary touch. The well-appointed cottage offers a truly unique stay for a gathering of friends or family seeking a relaxing break in the heart of the Cotswolds.
As you enter East Leaze via the side door of the cottage, you will find an impressive open-plan living space. An entrance hall, handy for storing your coats and boots after exploring Chipping Campden, the Garden room - flooded with natural light from the glass conservatory whilst being able to add privacy with itÔÇÖs bespoke wooden shutters, and the perfect cosy area to sit back, relax and watch the Smart TV or pop on a DVD of choice.
As you step down into the well-equipped kitchen you will be spoilt for choice with itÔÇÖs many appliances, Nespresso coffee machine, modern fittings and quaint window seat. Once you have cooked up a feast, make your way through to the dining room, full of character and charm with itÔÇÖs exposed wooden beams, limestone flooring and ornamental inglenook fireplace. Uncork a bottle of wine and toast to the wonderful holiday that lies ahead.
Completing the ground-floor is a cloakroom with a basin and WC, and a handy utility cupboard containing a small chest freezer, perfect for those longer stays.
As you make your way up the beautiful, well-crafted staircase, the mid-level landing divides two ways. The master bedroom located one way, which boasts dual aspects of fabulous views across the garden from its Juliet balcony, a super-king-size bed and TV. The other way you will find two further bedrooms, one with lovely exposed wooden beams, high ceilings, a Freeview TV and super-king-size bed (zip/link, can be twin on request) and the other overlooks Sheep Street below, has a wonderful Cotswold stone feature wall, a double bed and benefits from a en-suite bathroom with roll top bath and underfloor heating. The main bathroom will leave you spoilt for choice with its rainfall shower and roll top bathtub, the perfect place to escape and relax.
On sunnier days, embrace the south-west facing patio garden surrounded by high honey-coloured stone walls, potted flowers and shrubs, with nine steps leading you up to the fantastic lawn garden which gently ascends to another patio area with a gas barbecue (available in the summer months) garden bench, attractive flower beds and even a mini fruit patch which guests are welcome to enjoy if the timingÔÇÖs right.
When planning your itinerary you will be impressed by the array of fantastic things Chipping Campden has to offer, why not enjoy a delicious breakfast at Campden Coffee Co before heading over to DoverÔÇÖs Hill to enjoy the stunning views over the Vale of Evesham where you can join the Cotswold Way, a 100 mile walking trail, taking you through picturesque villages, breath-taking countryside and famous ancient sites and by starting in Chipping Campden, you can walk to the next stop, Broadway, and have an enjoyable meal at The Swan.
Train enthusiasts will be delighted with the light railway of Evesham Vale Light Railway, which operates in nearby Evesham Country Park and covers a mile through the park, including a lengthy section through the fruit orchards.
Immerse yourself in nature at Cotswold Falconry Centre, Batsford, which houses over 130 birds of 60 different species, where there are flying displays, aviaries and critically endangered birds, an educational and fun day out for all.
An added bonus is the play park/playing field which is only 5 mins walk from the house, with a zip-line to keep the kids entertained.
For an unforgettable holiday, make East Leaze your base.
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"Three bedrooms: 2 x super-king-size (one zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x double with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Bathroom with roll-top bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen. Utility cupboard. Dining room. Sitting room/garden room. Cloakroom with basin and WC. "
This holiday cottage in Ilmington is pet / dog friendly.
"Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area."
"All prices are inclusive of the booking fee.
Winter Short Breaks (WSB) are available at many properties in the ""Winter"" period - subject to availability. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental.
Off Season Breaks (OSB) are available at many properties in parts of the ""Low"" and ""Mid"" periods - subject to availability. The price for a 3 night break is either 75% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. OSBs can be booked within a calendar month of the start date of the holiday.
""Last Minute Breaks"" (LMB) are available at most properties throughout the ""LOW"", ""MID"", ""HIGH"", ""PEAK"", ""XMAS"" and ""NEW YEAR"" periods. The price for a 3 night break is either 65% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. LMBs can be booked within one week of the start date of the holiday."