Laurel Tree Cottage is a traditional English home situated in a beautiful country setting near Bourton-on-the-Water, sleeping 9+2 guests with the +2 option being a 4ft double sofa bed. Laid out over three floors, this large family home boasts bright and colourful bedrooms, a spacious yet cosy living room and a large open plan kitchen/dining room with farmhouse style decor that has been featured in Country Homes & Interiors magazine and described as 'Simply Idyllic' in a three-page spread in 25 Beautiful Homes magazine. The well-equipped kitchen opens out into the generous manicured grounds with a wildflower area. There is also a children's play area and off-street parking for up to three medium sized cars. Laurel Tree Cottage is a dog friendly holiday home, suitable for two dogs.

Accommodation
This stylish six-bedroom property, located in the tranquil English village of Guiting Power, close to Cheltenham, is perfectly suited for families and friends looking to spend time together in an unspoilt Cotswold village. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Kitchen/Dining Room
Electric Aga, electric oven with two-ring induction hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, American-style fridge/freezer, Kitchen Aid, Nespresso coffee machine with frother, dishwasher, island with two high stools, wall-mounted Smart TV, DAB radio, Bluetooth speakers
Wooden dining table with seating for ten, L-shaped sofa to comfortably seat six, selection of board games, children's games and books

Utility room
Washing machine, tumble dryer and butler sink

Cloakroom
Loo and basin

Living areas
Three-seater sofa, two-seater sofa, two armchairs, footstool, wall-mounted Smart TV and a decorative fire place

Snug (Sleeps +2)
4ft double sofa bed, available upon request, wall-mounted Smart TV, desk with stool and selection of books

Bedroom 4 (Sleeps 1)
Single sleigh bed, wardrobe and open shelving for additional storage

First Floor

Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
Colonial-style four poster super king size bed, Freeview TV, built-in wardrobes, chest of drawers, full length mirror and bedroom chair

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, built-in wardrobe and upholstered bedroom chair

Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 1)
Single bed and chest of drawers

Bedroom 6 (Sleeps 1)
Single bed, chest of drawers and bedroom chair

Family bathroom
Underfloor heating, freestanding bath, walk-in shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Shower room
Underfloor heating, walk-in shower, loo, twin basins and heated towel rail

Second Floor

Bedroom 5 (Sleeps 2)
Eaves room, exposed beams, two single beds (can be super king size bed on request), built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers and chair

Outside
Bistro table and seating for four, outdoor table with seating for eight, charcoal BBQ, fire pit, children's play area with climbing frame, swings, slide, trampoline and sandpit.

The gated gravel driveway provides designated off-street parking for up to three medium-sized cars, and additional on-street parking is available within the village. Guests must not park on the tarmac driveway located directly outside the electric gate, as this area belongs to a neighbouring property and is not permitted for guest use. This instruction is made at the owner’s request and must be strictly adhered to

Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 11 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 3 additional infants (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided
The gated gravel driveway has designated off-street parking for up to three medium sized cars, and further on-street parking is available in the village
1 travel cot and 1 Tripp Trapp chair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided). There are two fixed stair gates which are positioned so that the first-floor landing can be enclosed
Up to two medium sized dogs are accepted for an additional £40 per booking per dog (please see 'Things to Note...' below). For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
The property’s garden is enclosed by hedges only, so young children and pets should be supervised outside at all times
Wifi is Gigaclear superfast broadband
Mobile phone reception is generally OK, but can be variable
3 Smart TVs and 1 Freeview TV
The property has an oil-fired central heating system
Please be mindful that there are low doorways, multiple floors and steps from the driveway down to the kitchen
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property

Things to Note...
Please note that Laurel Tree Cottage is best suited to peaceful, family-style stays. Please take consideration whilst booking as the property is not appropriate for parties, hen or stag groups, or events of any kind
Events are not permitted without prior consent
Commercial and work related bookings on request
Either a Security Deposit or payment of an Accidental Damage Waiver is required at this property
Check in is from 17:00 and check out is by 10:00
The garden is regularly maintained by a professional gardening service and although this work is generally carried out when the property is vacant, the gardener may need to carry out work whilst the property is occupied. If you require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us
Please note the neighbour keeps free roaming chickens, so dogs will need to be supervised when outside and kept on the lead if they are not chicken friendly. The garden is not fully enclosed as some of the boundary is hedged rather than securely fenced