Self-catering Holiday Accommodation of the highest quality in an attractive Cotswold Village
Offering an apartment for 4 people, (plus cot(s) if required).
PAINSWICK :- Known as "Queen of the Cotswolds", this ancient stone village centres around the historic parish church of St. Mary's surrounded by the legendary 99 Yew, dating back to the 1600s. A picture-perfect village, of narrow winding streets and hillside vistas. The spirit of Charles I still lingers in The Old Court House where he planned battle strategies against the Parliamentarian City of Gloucester nearby. Situated on the side of a picturesque valley, walkers can follow the Painswick stream, through the sheep pastures in any direction discovering the joys of this designated and protected Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Although Painswick is a small village, it boasts superb country pubs, post office, bank, library, several shops, restaurants and a fine hotel.
The village of Painswick is a paradise for walkers and is a perfect base from which to explore the incomparable Cotswold Hills. We are also located 15 minutes from the Roman City of Gloucester with its magnificent Cathedral, 20 minutes from the Regency spa-town of Cheltenham and one hour from the Roman city of Bath. Painswick is 100 miles from Heathrow, and fast trains to London Paddington depart from Stroud, (3 miles away) and take just over 1 ¼ hours.
The Verlands :- is the home of Margaret and Edward Young. The Verlands itself was once the Vicar of Painswick's residence. The Youngs have painstakingly renovated the old gospel hall at the back of their house in the village to create a cosy comfortable 2-storey cottage. The old gospel hall was built on the grounds of the vicarage for working class villagers who were more at ease to worship here than with the gentry in the grand parish church. A second accommodation has been created by the Youngs as a twin-level apartment in a wing of their main house and has a separate private entrance.
The Accommodation: - Both units have been totally renovated and tastefully decorated in 1997 under Mr. and Mrs. Young's personal supervision. The kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms are therefore, newly equipped to the highest standards. The living and dining areas are also tastefully furnished with hand-chosen period pieces. The properties have been renovated to the English Tourist Board highly coveted "5-star" award.
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| Accommodation | Sir James Sleeman Suite (4) |
| Double Bedroom | 1 |
| Twin Bedroom | 1 |
| Single Bedroom | - |
| Bathroom / Shower room | 2 |
| Price/Availability and On-line secure or Off-lineBooking |
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The apartment is furnished in a style in keeping with a gentleman's country residence utilising antique furnishings and modern papers and fabrics to present an opulent but understated ambience
All linen and towels are included. There is full gas-fired central heating throughout. There is also a sheltered garden by the swimming pool where our guests can enjoy the panoramic view of the Painswick Valley.
Equipment in all properties includes TV, Video, Cooker/Oven, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Food processor, Toaster, Steam Iron / Board, Hair Dryer, Shaver point, etc. Telephone service on request. Off-street parking.
Important The property is designated non-smoking and we do not accommodate pets
We can take bookings by most methods, e.g. on-line (see above), e-mail, fax, telephone, and post. Please check the dates you require are available. The on-screen information is as up-to-date as possible but not infallible. We prefer you to ask us to confirm price and availability before sending payment. The on-line booking system will not process payment until availability is tested.
We can be contacted by E-mail
Fax +44 (0)1452 814215
Telephone +44 (0)1452 812099
Conventional Mail Verlands, Vicarage Street, Painswick, STROUD, GL6 6XP, UK
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