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Church Cottage is a pretty 18th century stone cottage in the village of Colerne, a conservation area. Close to Bath and perfectly situated overlooking the beautiful countryside of the Bybrook Valley and adjacent to St John the Baptist Church. Church Cottage is quiet, cosy and self-contained. It has a beautiful south facing stone walled garden with views across the valley.
Church Cottage original historical features include an original stone fireplace with wood burning stove, oak beams and feature Georgian fireplace. Modern luxury conveniences include full central heating, Freeview digital TV, CD, DVD and wi-fi internet access. Private off-street parking 50 metres away. Space in the lane for dropping off and unloading.
Colerne is a picturesque historical country village on the edge of the Cotswolds and Bath with architecture dating from the 16th century. The house is perched beside the Bybrook Valley an area of conservation due to its outstanding natural beauty. It has two pubs, a local shop, post office and a newsagent all in a short walking distance.
A rural retreat but situated very close to the Georgian City of Bath, which is 7 miles east. Bath is designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site, and the only complete city in the UK afforded World Heritage Status. Bath is also famous for the Roman Baths and the spa. Stonehenge and the Wiltshire countryside and historical villages are accessible by car.
By car: Located 10 minutes from the City of Bath. M4, 15 minutes from either Junction 17 or 18. 1 hour 45 minutes from the end of the M4, Chiswick roundabout in west London.
"Colerne is perched on the edge of the Bybrook Valley close to Bath in an area of outstanding beauty. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086.
Church Cottage is part of the group of 17th century stone buildings, which formed the manor of Vale Court. The manor house is situated 500 yards west of the cottage.
Church Cottage was thought to be the dairy where the staff would have worked and lived above. The one storey kitchen is thought to have been where the cows would have been milked.
Watergates is named after the grade two-listed conical wellhead situated in the triangle of common land at the end of Watergates.
The St John the Baptist Church we see today is mainly of the 15th century in the Perpendicular style, although the interior has earlier features. The clock is unique and one of very few left with only a single hand and stone weights. This from times past when most people worked in agricultural and accuracy was less important".
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