The Alms House East & West at Forthampton Estate - Self-catering in Gloucestershire
31 Church Ln, Forthampton, GL19 4QW, Gloucestershire
England,
Regno Unito
These two restored almshouses designed by the great Arts and Crafts architect William Burges sit high on a hill with sweeping views. They’re so perfectly positioned that from one you can look out over the Malverns from the kitchen windows and the Cotswolds and Severn Vale from the sitting room.
Comfy sofas and chairs, books, games and warming wood-burners will tempt you to stay indoors. There are lots of thoughtful touches – a nature book records sightings of glow-worms, woodpeckers, rabbits and partridges and a guestbook gives you a history of this fascinating area.
Up the narrow stairs, four comfortable bedrooms (two doubles, two twins that can be converted to king-size beds) continue those amazing views. Two spacious bathrooms on the ground floor have underfloor heating, walk-in showers and lovely roll-top baths, perfect for a long soak after a bracing walk.
Caratteristiche
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Anabel Mackinnon:
Punti d'interesse locali da
Anabel Mackinnon:
- Architecturally significant local buildings – Tewkesbury Abbey and the oldest baptist church, Odda's Chapel (804 AD), Gloucester Cathedral.
- Eastnor Castle – Good for dog walks, stately home, children's playground, maze, café, various summer festivals (chilli, music and steam), 'Landover Experience'.
- Ledbury – Quality eateries from cafés to high-end restaurants, boutique interior and gift shops, voted the UK's 4th Prettiest Town in the Telegraph 2023.
- Malvern Hills (AONB, SSSI) – Lovely walks with amazing views, home of Edward Elgar, spa town with cafés, gift shops, theatre, setting for the 14th-century poem 'Piers Plowman'.
- Cheltenham – Beautiful spa town with cafés and high-end restaurants, home of the famous racecourse and festivals – literature, jazz, music and science.
- The Cotswold Hills – Perfect day trip (one hour away), attractions such as Broadway, Stow, Chipping Campden, Highgrove, and Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop.
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Details
- 1 Estate for 8
Minimum stay: 3 nights on weekends, 4 nights on weekdays.
Never.
Dogs welcome. Dog bowls & towels provided.
31 Church Ln, Forthampton, GL19 4QW, Gloucestershire
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