Gaydon
South Warwickshire
'The Granary' is available to let all year round.
Welcome to 'The Granary'. We are located in South Warwickshire, in the pretty village of Gaydon.
The village of Gaydon is a small and pleasant village with an interesting past linked to the Cromwellian Era. Gaydon comprises of a small village green, two pubs and a garage.
This holiday flat
is quite large and can accommodate two persons. It is a great and ideal place to escape to
either for a relaxing weekend or fun filled week.
The Granary
The 'Granary' is a newly built first-floor self contained country cottage in the grounds of a recently built (2001) large house located on the edge of Gaydon - a typical mid Warwickshire village with strong links to the Cromwellian era, the Battle of Edge Hill (October 1642) and the Plymouth Brethren.
Layout of 'The Granary'
The entrance to 'The Granary' is on the first floor overlooking gardens to the front and rear. It is reached by an external wooden staircase. (unsuitable for the disabled).
Kitchen
The door leads into an open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area. The kitchen has state of the art pine units with fridge, microwave, dishwasher and cooker.
Lounge
The well-equipped lounge has one easy chair and a sofa, a brick fireplace with wood effect electrical stove, television and video, electric wall heaters and telephone (for incoming calls only).
Bedroom
The bedroom has a large super king size bed, wardrobe, dressing table, a built in washbasin and electric radiators with lovely rural views across the fields.
Adjoining is the shower-room with power shower, toilet, washbasin and a radiator. There is an electric shaving point in the bedroom.
Washing Facilities
There is a new washing machine and a tumble drier in the garage below, where we have laid out part of the garage as a 'utility room'.
We provide
Sheets, pillowcases, towels and teacloths. All cutlery, china, iron, ironing board and a hairdryer.
Electricity & Heating
The heating is in with the price and is based on background electric heaters. The (electric) wood-burning stove is the main source of heating for the lounge area.
Garden
'The Granary' has its own hard-standing area for the car and a small garden seating area with lovely views over the countryside.
Shops
There are plenty of supermarkets at the big towns, but if you needed something quickly there is Gaydon Garage.
Walk to the Malt Shovel
Within very easy walking distance is the Maltshovel - our local! Very good food is served everyday.
Things to See and Do in the Surrounding Area
Gaydon is an exceptional hub for the many local tourist attractions and is within 10 miles of:-
Stratford-upon-Avon:- with the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Shakespeare's House and many other Shakespearian connections.
Banbury:- with its open air markets on Thursdays and Saturdays and the Cross of nursery rhyme.
Warwick:- famous for its castle and its lifelike Madam Tussauds wax works characters, the river Avon and its Elizabethan architecture.
Royal Leamington Spa:- where the old Pump Rooms are still in use, its Regency Terraces and excellent shopping facilities.
On a more scenic note, close to Gaydon are the hills of Burton Dassett.
The stately home of Compton Verney, and picturesque villages such as Lighthorne, Kineton and Edge Hill (famous for the battle of 1642 where King Charles the First summoned his troops for the first battle of the English Civil War ) with its unique pub.
Further a field are the Cotswolds, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Oxford, Birmingham (NEC), Coventry (cathedral), and Rugby - all within an hours drive.
London: 90 minutes by car Birmingham: 40 minutes by car.
How to Get Here!
From the South
Head north on the M40 until Junction 12. Turn left at the end of the slip road, go straight over at the roundabout, and Upper Farm Meadow is the second road on the right.
From the North
Head south on the M40 until Junction 12. Turn left at he end of the slip road, go straight over at the roundabout, and Upper Farm Meadow is the second road on the right.
From the East & West
Make your way to the M40 and then follow directions as above.
Pease Note
This is a non smoking establishment. We can not accommodate children or pets
For more information about the cottage, look at the web site:- www.granarygaydon.co.uk
You will also find a Virtual Tour here, which is moving pictures of the interior of the cottage. When you are in the site, (Click on 'The Granary' and you will find the tour just above Washing Facilities).
If you would like a brochure on availability and prices please E-Mail or Phone:-
Email:-
jillhampson@btopenworld.com
Phone Telephone/Fax: 01926 640067
Write to:-
Mr & Mrs J Hampson.
The Paddocks,
Upper Farm Meadow,
Kineton Road,
Gaydon,
Warwickshire. CV35 0HJ.
