Detached house to rent in Pincott Lane, Pitchcombe, Stroud GL6

An idyllic rural retreat - This detached period stone 3 bedroom cottage is set amongst rolling Cotswold countryside within a secluded and peaceful location.

Description This detached period stone built cottage is situated within an idyllic rural location set amongst stunning rolling Cotswold countryside which has inspired such authors as Laurie Lee. The peaceful and tranquil position enjoys views from every angle and also has direct access onto public footpaths for excellent walking routes.

The cottage has been recently renovated and finished to a beautiful standard complementing the period features such as traditional fireplaces and stone mullion windows. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and extends in all to just over 1,300 sq.ft. On the ground floor there are three good sized reception rooms, all with fireplaces, and a modern recently fitted kitchen which has a WC off. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a stylish new bathroom with a separate shower and roll top bath of which particularly enjoys some outstanding views from. There is also a separate WC on the first floor and a small office/store room off the landing.

There is off-road parking for several vehicles on the front gravelled drive in addition to the garage. There is a further outbuilding which houses the utility appliances. The mature rear garden has a great degree of privacy and is adjoining to open farmland.

Situation The cottage is rurally located about a mile from the village of Painswick. Painswick is known as 'Queen of the Cotswolds' and is a very attractive large village, situated in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and surrounded by particularly unspoilt countryside. The 15th Century Church, with its famous surrounding clipped yew trees, dominates this settlement with its ancient streets of stone cottages and houses. The village has a good range of shops, pubs and a hotel with more comprehensive shopping, commercial and recreational amenities in nearby Cheltenham, Cirencester and Stroud. An excellent choice of private schools in the area include Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Beaudesert Park, and Wycliffe College. There is aso a wide choice of excellent primary, grammar and secondary schools. Fast trains from Stroud reach London Paddington in as little as an hour and thirty five minutes and the M5 is about five miles to the east of Stroud giving good access to the West Country and Midlands whilst the A417 is readily accessible linking the M4 & M5. Ample local sporting opportunities including a number of golf courses and National Hunt racing at Cheltenham and excellent walks in the surrounding countryside including The Cotswold Way.