The Old Diary

Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

"Originally a local dairy dating from the 1840s, we retained the original Cotswold stone architecture when we converted it into a modern, rural retreat & getaway, but safe for family holidays too"

Things You'll Love

You'll wake up to the fresh air of Gloucestershire countryside, and incredible views of the Cotswolds.

Set in its own four acres of unspoiled meadowland, the Old Dairy is a carefully restored stone-built dairy dating from the early 19th century, which has been remodelled internally by the owners to the highest specifications. Its heart is a 30 feet long, vaulted, oak-floored sitting room with a gallery and wood-burning stove.

Location

Uniquely positioned high on the Cotswold escarpment overlooking Regency Cheltenham, the stone cottage at Slades Farm boasts one of the ten best views in England. You will enjoy views westwards to the Severn Vale, the Black Mountains of Wales and southward as far as the Severn Bridge.

It's the English countryside at its best, and whether you enjoy exploring old English villages, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Broadway, Stow-on-the-Wold, to try out the local pubs or traditional English farms for organic farm produce, hill walking along the untouched countryside of the Cotswold Way or horse riding with the local stables - there are numerous country activities that make this a great weekend break for romantic couples, groups of friends, or a family holiday in the beautiful countryside.

Owner's Description

Welcome to the perfect country cottage for weekend breaks, in the heart of the Cotswold countryside, less than 100 miles from London. Originally a local dairy dating from the 1840s, we retained the original Cotswold stone architecture when we converted it into a stylish, modern, rural retreat; great for romantic weekends away, but safe for family holidays too.

There are three double sized bedrooms. Downstairs is a large bedroom with a double bed and en suite bathroom with shower & bath.

Upstairs another large bedroom has twin beds, a vaulted ceiling and a picture window directed toward breathtaking sunsets.

The third bedroom has twin beds, vaulted ceiling and a large conservation roof window. Between the bedrooms is a second bathroom, with a shower. The gallery also has a double Futon bed and there is a sofa bed in the sitting room, for those single occasions. A cot, high chair, and Z beds are also available on request for the extra kids.

The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. Oil-fired central heating and solar heating panels provide all-year-round warmth and instant hot water. TV and video (plus a second portable set) is provided, along with a selection of videos, a select and growing library, a variety of board and card games, tourist information and local maps and guides.

Things You Need To Know

See our own web site for lots of pictures, panoramas and accesability statement.
And for availability. www.cotswoldcottages.btinternet.co.uk

Directions

Directions from A40 Oxford or

M4 Swindon via A419, A417, A436, A435 *

From Oxford continue on the A40 through Burford, Northleach Bypass towards Cheltenham. Pass Dowdeswell reservoir on your right and enter Charlton Kings on outskirts of Cheltenham. On your left is a large Victorian Church and traffic lights. the *A435 joins A40 here. At next set of traffic lights turn right into Hales Road signposted Prestbury, Winchcombe, after about a mile there is a right fork after Sainsbury's, on your right, singposted, Winchcombe and Stratford and Broadway. Follow road through Prestbury and continue up Cleeve Hill approximately 3 miles. Past the Rising Sun Hotel on the right, and Cleeve Nursing Home. Approximately 100 metres turn left at the traffic island at the top of the hill into a narrow unmarked road opposite the right turn for the Golf Course. If you find yourself descending the hill towards Winchcombe you have overshot!

Follow the narrow winding road with caution keeping to the tarmac for 3/4 mile, past Longwood Farm buildings, over a cattle grid and past a viewing point on the left. Shorty after a second cattle grid. turn right into a wide driveway for Slades Farm and the Old Dairy. The drive to the left takes you up to the cottage. The entrance is the far right door into the lobby. You can park your car beside the lobby or down at the Farm House. Please pick up your keys from the Farm House just below the cottage.

Other Information

Prices from £390 a weekend to £1600 a week (all-inclusive, linen, towels, central heating, electric and wood). Open all Year, Weekend breaks. Mid-Week breaks, Winter Short Breaks. C Regret no Pets.