Cosy cottage with private parking, near Bath

A unique period white stone cottage with secure off-street parking and fast WiFi, everything you need for a 2 in 1 relaxing stay - City break : a 5 min walk to the historic town centre and 10 mins by train to the World Heritage City of Bath. And the Country : moments from the peaceful K&A canal, river Avon, medieval tithe barn, atmospheric traditional pubs, quaint cafes and excellent restaurants. The pretty villages of Lacock & Castle Combe and Cumberwell Park Golf course are in easy reach. You will enjoy exclusive use of this self contained property situated in a large courtyard with secure parking and a private enclosed terrace, with table and chairs to enjoy your morning coffee. Step through the broad wooden door into the bright & spacious open plan kitchen dining area, with a fully fitted kitchen. You will be able to prepare delicious meals with ingredients sourced at local independent shops or farmers markets. The Kitchen is complete with electric hob, oven, kettle, toaster, fridge and is well stocked with pots and pans, crockery and cutlery. Sit at the table or relax on the wide leather sofa & admire the open fireplace, natural stone walls, old wooden floorboards and exposed wooden beams. The sideboard cum bar is stocked with bar essentials for your evening aperitif (BYO gin!) Through to the snug lounge with its comfy leather sofa, rugs and vintage furniture music system & TV, where you can enjoy quiet nights in. The master bedroom has a king sized double bed, crisp linens, built-in reading lamps and a vanity niche with mirror & lighting perfect for getting ready. It has its own en-suite bathroom with shower, w/c and hand basin. All linens and soft fluffy towels are included. Up 3 steps from the dining area is a second bathroom with w/c and hand basin. There you will also find a back kitchen that can be used for food prep, rinsing / drying boots, hanging damp jackets etc The property is full of character with wood & natural stone walls, it offers the perfect romantic retreat or small family getaway; it is a lovely 'home' to come back to after a busy day of walking, cycling or sightseeing. All the amenities of Bradford on Avon are a few minutes level walk, whether you want to buy a paper, some fresh bread, groceries and essentials or browse the independent shops, pick up a new book, check out local artists or just relax with a coffee and watch the barges working through the lock. The property has very fast broadband. The property has its own secure parking for one car inside security gates - access into the property is directly from the parking area. Street parking in Bradford on Avon and especially Bath can be difficult so having your own parking space is a real boon. Parking and taxis are available at the railway station if you plan to explore further afield. The station is a 5 min level walk if you are coming by train. Bradford on Avon has an old town of period stone buildings, surprisingly unspoilt by modern development - there are no chain stores in the town centre. The property is close to the Kennet and Avon canal on one side and the old Town Gasworks - now unused! - on the other side. It is a popular tourist destination in its own right and Bath, its more famous neighbour, is only a short train ride away. It is an interesting place to explore and gives very easy access to walk or cycle along the canal and river bank. Explore the canal as far as you fancy - stroll to Avoncliff with its pub, viaduct and train halt or go on to Bath or beyond. Bath is under an hour by bike and Bristol can then be reached by an excellent cycleway. Bicycle and canoe rentals are available nearby! The property is between the Kennet & Avon canal and the River Avon. The canal and Bradford on Avon lock are only a 2 minute stroll south and the river running through the town centre is a 5 minute walk north. Across the road is the town park and here you will find the tithe barn, craft and coffee shops and a children's play area. The Canal Tavern pub with food is 1 minute walk and Dick & Jane's canal side cafe / restaurant is next to it. The Barge Inn with food is 5 minutes walk and the Bengal Indian restaurant is 1 minute's walk. Further into town are lots more food and pub options. The property has its own private secure parking for one car. Walking is easy to everything you need - pubs, restaurants, corner shops, supermarket, train station and bus stops are all in easy level walking distance. The closest pub is over the road and the nearest restaurant is next door. If you want to go further the canal towpath - just 50 metres away - makes a great place to start exploring by bike or on foot and lots of pretty villages are in easy reach by car - Lacock and Castle Combe are about 30 minutes drive. The train station is only 6 minutes level walk. By train Bath is 10 minutes, Bristol about 30 mins, Salisbury under 1 hour, London under 2 hours. Buses and taxis are also from the station and ride hailing services are here now. Please note, there is no grass for dogs, but there is a suitable walk, just a minute or so away, which is ideal for the first and last walk of the day. The lounge at the front may be subject to some road noise at busy times.