Elkstones is an elegant, five-bedroom, Cotswold stone, thatched house sitting on the edge of Chipping Campden.

This mellow stone, oak-beamed home has spacious gardens and luxury features such as a sauna, cinema room and swimming pool. It is conveniently located just a short walk from one of Gloucestershire's most picturesque towns.

The contemporary and eclectic interior features exude decadence, with lavish furnishings, bespoke English-made furniture and individual design pieces.

Elkstones is the perfect house in which to celebrate a special occasion, or a wonderful country retreat for a well-earned family break.

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The Location

The house is located on the edge of the small town of Chipping Campden.

Chipping Campden is one of the most beautiful and historic wool market towns of the North Cotswolds. It is famous for the curving high street and mellow stone houses, and sits in a fold in the Cotswold Hills and straddling the River Cam in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The town has changed little over the years and is still the focus for much of the local rural community. There are a wide variety of restaurants and pubs and an excellent range of shops selling local produce, gifts and antiques.

Chipping Campden is 93 miles from London, 22 miles from Cheltenham, 10 miles from Stratford on Avon and 50 miles from Birmingham.

The nearest train station is located at Moreton in Marsh, a distance of 5 miles away. Taxis can be arranged to pick you up from the station if you are arriving without a car.

The nearest airports are Birmingham (50 miles) and Bristol (64 miles). London Heathrow is 88 miles away.

Elkstones has its own helicopter landing facilities (co-ordinates N52 02 39.52 W001 47 17.43) and the nearest light aircraft airfield is Ullington/Bidford on Avon, approximately 20 minutes drive by car.

The Accommodation

Lounge
This is a beautifully light and airy room, with flagstone flooring and large sumptuous rugs. It is divided into two areas, one with an L shaped deep sofa with a bespoke bookcase and TV unit, whilst the other end is more formal, with a Chesterfield style sofa and Baby Grand piano (a local pianist is available to book for private performances).

Study
A small cosy room ideal for reading, decorated in rust and taupe with a Shargreen campaign desk and bookcase.

Kitchen &   Breakfast Area
The beamed kitchen is very much the heart of the house. It comprises a stylish Loxleys oak kitchen, limestone tiled floor, granite worktops, seven ring gas range with griddle, two large ovens (one with facility for pizza/bread baking), combination oven, microwave, dishwasher, American style fridge freezer and an impressive Cotswold stone working fireplace.
There is a large solid timber table which seats up to 12, ideal for breakfast, lunch or informal suppers. Striking pendant lights illuminate the space. French doors open out onto a large south facing terrace with seating area and BBQ.

Dining Room
The main feature of this elegant room is its beautiful oval dining table in greyed oak which seats 10. A Tondo mirror in oxidised silver, a nickel chandelier, warm purple tones, luxurious carpet, lamps and upholstered chairs complete the indulgent look.

Bedrooms & Wetrooms
Each of the five double bedrooms (four with en suite bathrooms and one family bathroom) has an individual design. Hypnos beds with faux suede bases and wall mounted headboards, TV/DVD players, fitted cupboards and comfy upholstered chairs are a constant theme. Colour schemes include taupe, greens and blue with a splash of red and orange here and there.

The highlights of the master suite are the contemporary four poster super king size bed in oak and an impressive free standing mineral cast bath in a perfect oval for two, set on a raised platform with magnificent views out over the surrounding countryside. The marble tiled en suite bathroom has a double drench shower and the generous dressing room has a full wall of faux baby ostrich panelled wardrobes.

Bathrooms have a series of different looks, from black marble, to stone and mosaic tiling, with superior fittings from Grohe and Duravit.

The Services

The following items are included in the rental:

1.  Use of bed linen and towels
2. Toiletries
3. Use of bath robes and slippers

Additional Services

The following services are available on request for which there will be an additional charge:

1. Catering
2. Housekeeping

Things To Do

1. Stow-on-the-Wold market town - 10 miles drive, a small market town with gorgeous shops, cafes and restaurants
2. Cotswold Pottery, Bourton-on–the-Water - Small country workshop and showroom producing handmade individual ceramics
3. Cotswold Perfumery, Bourton-on-the-Water - Go behind the scenes of a small family business to see how perfume is made, join a course on how to make your own scent in a day, or enjoy a factory tours
4. Cotswold Falconry Centre, Moreton-in-Marsh - Worth a visit to watch the daily displays of falcons, hawks, eagles and owls
5. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, Burford - The wildlife park is set around a listed Victorian manor House within 160 acres of parkland and gardens
6. The Butts Farm, Cirencester - A family run rare breed's farm - join in all the activities and have a real hands on experience
7. Hidcote Manor, Chipping Campden - This is one of England's great gardens. It was designed and created by the horticulturist Major Lawrence Johnson
8. Blenheim Palace, Woodstock - Home of the 11 th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill
9. Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-in-Marsh - Set in 56 acres, it has one of the largest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country 
10. Bristol Aero Collection, Kemble Airfield - Traces the history of the Bristol Aeroplane Company from the earliest bi – planes through to Concorde

Brasseries and Pubs

1. The Eight Bells Church Street, Chipping Campden, 01386 840371
2. The Lygon Arms Hotel High Street, Chipping Campden, 01386 840318.
3. The Ebrington Arms Ebrington, Chipping Campden. 01386 593223.
4. Kings Hotel The Square, Chipping Campden. 01386 840256.
5. The Howard Arms Lower Green, Ilmington, Warwickshire CV36 4LT, Tel.01608 682226
6. Hick's Brasserie, Cotswold House Hotel, The Square, Chipping Campden.
7. The Red Lion Inn, The Red Lion Inn, Lower High Street, Chipping Campden. 01386 840760.

Restaurants

1. Juliana’s, Cotswold House Hotel Restaurant, The Square, Chipping Campden, 01386 840330
2. Michael's Mediterranean Restaurant, High Street, Chipping Campden, 01386 840826.
3. Noel Arms Hotel, High Street, Chipping Campden
4. Russell's, 20 High Street Broadway, Worcestershire 01386 853555

Price
The prices listed are for the hire of the whole property, inclusive of VAT for stays up to 3rd Jan 2012.
All weekend stays are 3 nights minimum.

Season Dates

1. Low : - 3 Jan to 9 Feb, 20 Feb to 29 Mar, 16 Apr to 26 Apr, 1 Oct to 18 Oct, 5 Nov to 13 Dec
2. Mid : - 10 Feb to 19 Feb, 9 May to 31 May, 11Jun to 12 Jul, 3 Sep to 30 Sep, 19 Oct to 4 Nov
3. High : - 30 Mar to 15 Apr, 27 Apr to 8 May, 1 Jun to 10 Jun, 13 Jul to 2 Sep, 14 Dec to 2 Jan 2013

Restrictions

1. No dogs allowed
2. No smoking