Barley Cottage

The cottage is one of eight converted from the original Maltings building and its attractive flint and brick exterior is complemented by the wealth of exposed beams inside. In Summer the sun floods through the cottage and meals can be enjoyed outside, whilst in Winter it is warm and cosy indoors. There are night storage or electric heaters in all the rooms and in addition an electric (log burner effect) fire in the sitting room.

The cottage comfortably sleeps 5/6 in three bedrooms and it is well equipped and furnished. The cottage is registered with VisitEngland and is 4 Star Gold Rated. Pets cannot be accommodated and the cottage is non smoking.

Open plan living area
This area has double aspect windows and French doors opening out onto a small rear courtyard. A bistro table, two chairs and bench as well as a washing line are located in the rear courtyard.

Sitting Room
Two sofas and an armchair provide comfortable seating. A bookcase with selection of books, local maps and information, coffee tables, Smart TV, Sky digital recording box, DVD player, bluetooth sound bar, together with a selection of board games, CDs and DVDs are all there for your entertainment.

The cottage has Wi-Fi accessible around the cottage.

Dining
If you are enjoying a home cooked meal the large table seats 6 people and affords plenty of space to sample the fresh local produce and delicacies that can be bought in the village.

Kitchen
The kitchen is fitted with cream shaker units, a ceramic hob electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The kitchen is very well equipped with china, cutlery, cooking equipment, cafetiere, electric kettle and toaster.

Entrance Hall/Utility Area
Enter through the stable front door where the entrance hall has plenty of space for coats and walking boots. There is a laundry cupboard housing both the washing machine and tumble dryer and another housing the immersion heater and airing cupboard. The main bathroom also leads off of here.

Bathroom
The main bathroom is on the ground floor. It comprises a full white suite - bath, with a shower attachment, separate corner shower enclosure with power shower, large wash basin, shaver point and WC. The floor is slate tiled.

Master Bedroom
This large room has two dormer windows overlooking the garden and Maltings green and catches the early morning sun. It has a 5' king size bed, an antique style wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside units. There is a wall mounted smart TV.

En-suite Bathroom
Leading off of the main Bedroom the small en-suite bathroom has an electric shower, wash basin and WC.

Bedroom 2
Double size bed, antique style wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside units.

Bedroom 3
Two single adult size divan beds, pine chest of drawers and hanging spaces. Perfect for one adult or two younger people as one bed is beneath the sloping eaves.

All the bedrooms are built into the roof space and therefore have beams and sloping rooflines to add to their character. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms have velux windows with views to the back of the cottage and fields beyond. All the beds have duvets and two pillows per person. Linen and towels are provided and are included in the rental.

Garden
The main lawned garden is in the front of the cottage enclosed by a gate, fencing and mature shrub hedging affording a great degree of privacy. There is a built-in brick barbecue.

The well screened shingled patio surrounded by fragrant lavender bushes has a large teak garden dining table, sun umbrella and six chairs for al fresco dining. There is also an informal seating area to relax, read or catch the sun. There is a bench and coffee table at the barbecue end that catch the sun in the later part of the day.

The garden looks out onto the privately owned Maltings' green with mature trees. Guests are very welcome to sit or play on this area whilst respecting that it is communally owned by all the Maltings cottages.

The small shingled back courtyard, accessed from the lounge is ideal for pre dinner drinks or al fresco dining.

Parking
There are two allocated parking spaces for Barley Cottage (No. 3) at the end of the private drive in the large car park which is owned by the Maltings Cottages.