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Two Chapel Lane

Two Chapel Lane, 2 Chapel Lane, Stamford, Rutland, England

Close to church, pub and lovely old bridge, the cottage is 18th century and listed, its slate, timber and warm Barnack stone immaculately restored. Enter a cosy interior painted and furnished in a serene country style that will appeal to all. Imagine rich velvet sofas with fuchsia flowered cushions, original art on pure white walls, cottage windows hung with Cath Kidston blinds. The granite surfaces gleam, the wood-burner promises cosy nights (logs provided), the south-facing courtyard is perfect for 'barbecues' and you can pre-order a breakfast hamper – organic and locally sourced – to wait on the table for you (or flowers, champagne, chocolates – whatever you decide to splash out on). More elegant simplicity in the bedroom upstairs, where a white cotton bedspread coats a white-framed bed, an antique jug and bowl furnish a pine dresser and windows overlook church and lane. The second room, white-walled and carpeted in beige twisted wool, squeezes in a wooden bed, a bedside table and a wardrobe. The bathroom is small but perfectly formed. Rural peace – yet in ten minutes you're on the A1, off to the rolling hills and villages of the unsung 'Cotswolds'. Rutland Water promises bikes, canoes, boats and wildlife; Georgian Stamford is where Pride and Prejudice was filmed.

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Two Chapel Lane

Contact: Diana Steele

  • Tel: 01780 444298/07764 160956
  • Sleeps: 4 (6 with sofabed).
  • Rooms: 2 doubles; bath & shower room; sofabed.
  • Price: £450 – £650. short breaks also available
  • Closed: Never.
  • Changeover: Friday and Monday
Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. No smoking anywhere in the house.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • Quiet village location with 2 pubs and local shop all within strolling distance
  • 3 miles from Rutland Water for sailing, fishing, golf, bird-watching, cycling and fabulous walks
  • 3 miles from the beautiful market town of Stamford - home to Burghley house and one of England's finest stone towns
  • Range of extras available including flowers, Champagne, chocolates and concierge service
  • Fabulous selection of town and country pubs and restaurants in Stamford and the surrounding area
  • Wood-burner plus large collection of DVDs, books and games available for guests

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

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Two Chapel Lane

Two Chapel Lane Sitting Room

Sitting Room

Two Chapel Lane Kitchen

Kitchen

Two Chapel Lane Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

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Children welcome but cots, high chairs, etc. are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the house.
Full and approved wheelchair facilities.
Tennis court on premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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