Murrayfield Cottage

About this property

Murrayfield Cottage is an excellent terraced stone cottage based in Blockley, Gloucestershire, situated in the Cotswolds region, originally built in the 1850s as a home for workers in the village silk mills. Found in the village of Blockley, well-known to television viewers as the home of Father Brown, this dwelling is set across three floors and boasts a stylish and contemporary setting for families looking for a break in a typical and picturesque Cotswold village. Step through the front door and be welcomed into the homely sitting room, with a sofa and armchair for you to relax on, while you enjoy some evening entertainment from the TV. Freshen up in the bathroom which is host to a bath and a shower over, completing the ground-floor layout. Travel down to the lower ground floor where an open-plan living space is host to an additional sitting area, dining area and a kitchen; make use of the ample range of appliances here for cooking a delicious home-cooked meal. Adding to the countryside ambience are the woodburning stoves, one in each of the sitting areas, you can pick a book from the shelf and settle in a quiet spot as you feel the warmth from these traditional features. The first floor hosts two bedrooms; one double and one twin, with ample storage space for your personal items and wonderful countryside views right from your bed, wake up to this picturesque location every morning. The garden, at the rear of the cottage, is spread over three levels. Immediately outside the double doors leading from the sitting room is a delightful patio area with furniture for you to enjoy coffee or breakfast in the morning sun. A path leads through the rose and lavender garden to a small, enclosed terrace with a bench, ideal for peaceful reading. At the bottom of the garden is a large rear terrace with extensive views over the village and surrounding countryside. Roadside parking is available for several cars. Ideally located for Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre, spanning across 56-acre gardens, with an on-site café. The Cotswolds Falconry Centre is an educational centre and exhibits a range of birdlife to discover more about, including falcons, eagles and owls. Close to the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with plenty of pathways offering opportunities for walking and cycling. Murrayfield Cottage is the ultimate base for exploring the Cotswolds.

Blockley is a village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, situated in the Cotswolds, ideally located for exploring all the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer, with plenty of pathways for walking and cycling and nearby lakes for watersports. Blockley offers a village store and café, as well as a local pub for fine food and local produce.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Two bedrooms: 1 x double and 1 x twin.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Lower-ground-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove

Woodburning stove - logs not included.

Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge, freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine, TV, DVD player, a selections of books and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Roadside parking is available.

Rear enclosed patio area with furniture.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.6 miles.

Note: This character property boasts exposed beams and care must be taken.