Ground floor
 
Kitchen/Diner/Lounge area
 
We have tried to retain the French “cottage” feel to this room by keeping the old fireplace surround, but installing a modern wood-burning stove which warms the whole cottage if required in spring and autumn. The lounge area, with sofa and chairs, leads to the well-planned kitchen area with built-in work surfaces and cupboards under and over. Appliances include automatic washing machine, gas cooker, microwave oven, fridge, kettle, filter coffee maker and toaster. There is a plentiful supply of cutlery, crockery and kitchen utensils – even a garlic press! The dining area is conveniently situated alongside the kitchen peninsular. One step up from here is a small hall, giving access to
 
Bedroom One

A double-bedded room with built-in hanging space and shelving, and chest of drawers.
 
Bathroom

Bath with shower attachment, wash basin and built-in cupboard.
 
Separate WC
 
First floor
 
The original staircase (a bit steep and narrow, and therefore not suitable for the very elderly or for very young children) leads up from the lounge area to
 
Bedroom Two
 
This is a lovely light and airy room with exposed original chestnut roof timbers. It has two single beds, and a sofa. There are fitted cupboards and a chest of drawers.
 
All beds have duvets and pillows.
 
The cottage benefits from wireless internet access.

Outside
 
To the front of the house is a lawned area with flower beds. A lane runs to the side of the cottage and across from this is the hay barn, a paddock which is sometimes home to our geese and chickens (any leftover food gratefully appreciated) and the vegetable plot.
 
The Orchard

A few steps away behind the cottage, has a barbecue area, with gas barbecue, garden table and chairs and sun (or shade) loungers.
 
During the summer season our normal changeover day is Saturday.