Copperbeech is a striking Victorian townhouse situated within the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold and is the perfect haven to explore the breath-taking Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Well-complimented by its excellent contemporary features yet still retaining its early 1800s character, this property is the perfect home-from-home retreat for families or groups of friends.

Entering the property, you will be welcomed by the elegant and comforting sitting room, which has a stunning brick hearth containing a woodburning stove and is the perfect room for relaxing with the fire crackling away, with a glass of your favourite drink. Moving through the property, the open-plan kitchen/diner is a bright and airy space, perfect for socialising with friends or family and cooking up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen, overlooking the manicured garden. Move over to the dining table and enjoy your meal with your party and arrange your itinerary for your exciting trip ahead. A convenient rear foyer is located just off the kitchen which is the perfect place to store your coats and muddy boots and wash off in the cloakroom.

Accessed via the foyer is the stunning walled garden which is the ideal place to soak up the summer sun – or winter – and is home to striking climbing roses, shrubs and vibrant flower beds creating a delightful Cotswold cottage garden. When the weather allows, eat your dinner al fresco style at the outdoor table beyond the lawn and marvel at the stunning surroundings and enjoy the serenity. When returning from muddy walks or cycles, enter the garden via the gate that opens to a shared entry point.

Accessed by the staircase leading from the sitting room, which houses original photographs of the house and street from Victorian times, you will find yourself on the first-floor which houses two stunning bedrooms; a step leads into the master bedroom which houses an inviting king-size bed, en-suite shower room and boasts two lovely sash windows which overlook the street below and the second bedroom overlooking the garden contains twin beds and is stylishly decorated.

Up steep wooden stairs and into the eaves of the property, you will find the third bedroom containing a welcoming king-size bed, wood flooring throughout and dual aspect quality with views towards the local pub. The small side window looks out onto sight of the pleasing countryside. The fresh and brightly-decorated bathroom is located on this floor, which houses an impressive freestanding bath; ideal for total tranquillity.

Just a short walk from your doorstep you will find an array of amenities; the market square is the heart of the community and offers boutique shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, as well as the Farmers’ Market which every second Thursday of each month, featuring inviting local produce. Make a visit to the Fosse Gallery to admire an array of contemporary British art, indulge in a bite to eat and drinks at The Stag at Stow, or revel in the scrumptious tea and cakes and cream tea at The Old Bakery Tea Room.

At nearly 800ft, Stow is the highest of the Cotswold towns, located on the Roman Fosse Way and has many scenic walking and cycle route to explore, arrange a tour with Cotswold Walks & Hikes & Bikes, which is just a short car journey from Stow. Bourton-on-the-Water has a fantastic miniature replica of the Cotswold-stone village at The Model Village and many stores offering refreshments afterwards!

Take a trip to Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens for the day, or take a tour at Undiscovered Cotswolds. If you want to enjoy the scenic spots that The Cotswolds have to offer, why not arrange a tour with Cotswold Walks & Hikes & Bikes, all just a short car journey from Copperbeech.

Copperbeech is an excellent choice for your trip to Stow-on-the-Wold.

The highest town in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises olde worlde England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly Farmers' market. The Stow Horse Fair is held twice a year, on the Thursday closest to 12th May and the Thursday closest to 24th October, this is a traditional fair for people to meet up and trade which dates back to 1476 when its Charter was granted; Stow is very busy for a day or two before and after each fair, and a number of shops, pubs and restaurants are closed. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antique shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of Stow, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way, Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close to the town. Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' as the River Windrush runs through the centre, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of the most popular Cotswold villages. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are all within easy reach and make a great day out. Cheltenham (20 miles away) is, architecturally, the most complete regency town in England. A spa town with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse-racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. At other times of year, it is host to literature, jazz, classical music, science and food and drink festivals. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called 'The City of Dreaming Spires’ has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within easy reach, making Stow-on-the-Wold an ideal base.

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