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The Folly self catering

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Self catering breaks at The Folly in Badminton, Gloucestershire

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The Folly is a glorious Cotswold country house, set within a beautiful village in the southern Cotswolds. The house is presented in an unusual yet artistic style some beautiful improvements and clever touches throughout. This is a real Cotswolds gem. Internally the owner, who is a renowned UK interior designer with links to one of the world's biggest rock bands(!!!), has mixed classic Cotswolds features with contemporary flair; each room has been given a unique personality - while carefully retaining the historic feel of local environment. The flagstone floors, beams, open fire places and Aga all add to the lovely feeling inside. Externally the house sits off a quiet village lane on the edge of the village. There large, enclosed gardens extend to over an acre PLUS there is a private a tennis court too. Overall, this is an amazing holiday cottage which is sure to delight all guests who stay.ACCOMMODATIONEntrance through to welcoming Hall with woodburning stove, plus shelves stacked with countless artistic and photographic books.Living Room overlooking the grounds, with large sofa and four chairs, inglenook fireplace and open fire, ipod dock, with wonderful objet d'arts.Snug with large, contemporary sofa and armchair, large flatscreen TV plus Bose surround sound system with Sky (Basic package) DVD player.Kitchen the heart of the house with some super touches. Fully equipped with large AGA (two hotplates and four ovens) microwave, dishwasher, SMEG fridge freezer and lovely granite worksurfaces, leading to dining area.Dining Area with large dining table and ten chairs, plus two sets of French doors to the gardens. Very open and light.Utility Room well equipped with washing machine, tumble drier and a traditional hanging clothes rail. Doors to the garden.Cloakroom, as you would imagine this is no ordinary cloakroom plus there is a selection of Hunter wellies to use! Washbasin and WC.First FloorMaster Bedroom double aspect, with king size bed, and doors to private terrace overlooking garden, plus Ensuite Bathroom with double washbasins, bath, large shower over, WC and wardrobes.Bedroom Two with king size bed, wardrobe, chesterfield sofa, chest of drawers and washbasin.Bedroom Three (The Toad Room!) with double bed and wardrobe.Bathroom Two with roll top bath, with hand held shower WC and washbasin.Second FloorBedroom Four (the La Reine Suite!) is an open plan space created from the old loft and enjoying excellent views across the countryside. King size bed, wardrobe, leading to a separate seating area with writing bureau.Bathroom Three with bateau bath, handheld shower (use with extreme caution) WC and washbasin.OutsideThere is an enormous amount of space to be enjoyed, with a private patio surrounding the rear of the property. There is tennis court and a large grassed area. In the far corner is a very old and beautiful walnut tree with the plot surrounded in all directions by fields. (Please note there is one neighbouring cottage behind some trees).Heating & Electricity Included. All bed linen and towels included. Free Wifi available.   Lovely Welcome Hamper with local produce! Tennis rackets available. Ok mobile reception for some networks, landline in house for essential use only.Friday changeover please. Food deliveries are possible (Waitrose and Sainsbury).Short Breaks Welcome all year except July and August and Christmas & New Year. Please note: a £500.00 damages deposit is required for each booking (payable by Bank Transfer). Sadly,  we can no longer take Hen/Stag Parties.

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Location

The Folly is in or near Badminton in Gloucestershire, South West England.

 

*Please note all the details were correct when first published but please check with the owner/operator prior to final booking.


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