The Garden Room, Byfield House, Painswick

Gloucestershire, England

This is a bijou, be-flowered hideaway, tucked down a passage behind a medieval oak door in a charming Cotswold village. The sumptuous chintz bedspread on the vastly comfortable, multi-pillowed bed is reflected in the gilt mirror opposite. French windows open from the bed/sitting-room to a sitting-out area under the eaves that blends into the owners’ resplendent garden (privacy from neighbours ensured by a 20ft-high Georgian “spite wall”). Blowsy oils and watercolours in ornate frames (more flowers) hang on every wall. In the spotless white bathroom, even the waffle-cotton robe is floral. Antiques-dealer Jill gaily confesses to having got carried-away with the garden theme. Instead of a ‘welcome basket’, there’s a welcome kitchen: packed to the architraves with wine, juice, beer, fresh bread, butter, crumpets, luxury biscuits and jams. The compact space manages to fit in a washing machine as well as a pretty bookcase filled with indulgent holiday reading. Even the least-floral guest couldn’t fail to be seduced by the generosity of the widely-travelled Huttons, who will welcome you with a glass of wine, advise you where to eat out, and lead you in a wander round their wonderfully unspoilt, part-Tudor, part-Georgian home next door, filled with comfortable antiques (just mention the A-word and Jill will tailor a shopping trail for you). A gem.

August Short Breaks

We have a vacancy for five nights commencing Monday 25 August. Please contact us if you are looking for a last minute break. Also our top floor apartment is free over the Bank Holiday weekend (23/8-25/8)

Note: The information on the Owner's Notice board has been written by the owner or management of The Garden Room, Byfield House and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.

Details for The Garden Room, Byfield House

Contact Jill & Brett Hutton tel: 01452 812607 Send E-mail Enquiry Visit Web Site sleeps: 2 rooms: Studio with double bed & shower. Further rooms available in Byfield House, on request. price: (per unit) £455 per week. Minimum stay, two nights at £65 per night closed: Never. changeover: Flexible.

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Checklist Dishwasher Electricity included Washing machine Short breaks possible Public transport BBQ Welcome hamper Mobile reception* Iron & ironing board Central heating Television Microwave oven * For some networks

Owner's Highlights Painswick is a delightfully unspoilt Cotswold stone village set amongst glorious countryside renowned for its wonderful walks Historic Houses (Owlpen Manor, Newark Park and Chavenage) and majestic Castles ( Berkeley and Sudely) all within 25 minutes of Painswick. Enjoy shopping, theatre or a day at the races in Cheltenham (20 mins by car) Four restaurants and two pubs to choose from in the village Antiques shopping in Tetbury (25 mins by car) Tour the Laurie Lee Country in the adjacent Slad Valley made famous in ‘Cider with Rosie’ These highlights are written by the owner and are not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about them, please contact the owner.