Nestled at the foot of Bredon Hill, in the Cotswolds, artist Samantha Dadd has converted her old Art Studio into a beautiful hideaway. In keeping with her work each area of the cottage reflects the different seasons of the year and still houses some of her original paintings and art books. Perfect for a romantic break, a creative space to work in, an active holiday base for walking/cycling or a base from which to explore other honey coloured stone Cotswold villages and towns.
Watch the sun rise from the picture window at the front of the property which looks out onto a huge horse chestnut tree, orchard, fields and distant hills. Step outside to hear the dawn chorus of bird song. Sit and enjoy a drink on the pretty patio to the front of the house. Then, in the evening, see the silvery moon and stars between the branches of the chestnut tree whose canopy reaches out towards the cottage. Take a moment just to breathe and smell the sweet scent of flowers on the evening air. Just bliss...
The photographs of bluebell woods, poppy fields, and swathes of rosebay willow herb etc are all taken, up Bredon Hill, within a 45 mins walk away. Even closer to home, the sunrise photographs were taken from the seating area at the front of the cottage. it's quite simply, an artist, photographer, writer, walkers or cyclists paradise. Or indeed the perfect place to just take some time out to relax and enjoy nature in all its splendour.
If you wish to explore the local area the cottage is also only 15 mins drive from historic Tewkesbury, Evesham or Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle, 25 mins from Cheltenham, Kingsholm rugby ground, Worcester, and Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon, 10 mins from home of the Gold Cup, Prestbury Racecourse, and dozens of delightful Cotswold villages. There is certainly plenty to do for those who want to get out and about.
The cottage is equipped with everything you need for self catering but if you feel like trying some of the local cafes, restaurants and pubs there are plenty to choose from. Not least, the heavily timbered Yew Tree Inn has some great beers and a delicious menu and is only 100 meters walk from your front door.
Inside the self-contained cottage, with private entrance, there is an entrance hall with space for coats, hats, walking boots or wellies. The shower room, WC and wash hand basin is off this area. Complimentary toiletries and towels are provided. Through another door you enter the kitchen diner/work area. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, small freezer, oven, grill and combi microwave, 2 ring halogen hob, kettle, toaster and everything you need to cook with, plus cutlery, crockery and tea-towels.
The bedroom hosts a solid oak framed king size bed, with storage space underneath, duvet, pillows and lovely fresh, clean linen provided. A hanging area for clothes, shelf for shoes and space for suitcase. There are bedside tables and lamps either side of the bed and a smart, 32 inch, TV set into the opposite wall. All the accommodation is on one level and there are no stairs.
Parking is directly opposite the house under the Horse Chestnut tree.
The whole cottage has recently been beautifully refurbished by the Artist in a tasteful, cottage style which is perfectly in keeping with the building and surrounding area. The light, airy space is set off with natural stone floors and quality, solid, wood furnishings. The bedroom has freshly laid soft carpeting, a bed frame made of light oak with matching oak cabinets, hanging space and a smart TV set into the wall. In the kitchen a traditional style granite sink, with cottage style brass taps sitting in a solid oak work surface, goes towards forming part of the overall look. Throughout a contemporary neutral palette is the perfect back drop for the original paintings, and there is clear evidence of the buildings history.
