THE CARRIAGE HOUSE

Accommodates 2 to 4 + cot
1 double bedroom and 1 children's bunk bedded room  

 At the top of a winding farm chase at the entrance to Park Hall gardens hides a real gem of a cottage that once housed the carriages for the 14th Century Hall. The Carriage House, with its magnificent floor to ceiling windows and spectacular views across the open countryside is the perfect cottage for romantic couples and relaxing family holidays.

The front door to the cottage opens into a bright, cheerful porch, which provides ample space for all those walking shoes, boots and coats, all essential prerequisites for a stay in the heart of the countryside. Passing through the large oak arch there is a lofty hallway full of light highlighting the mass of oak beams. An antique mirror hangs along one wall; a matching pair of cabinets with attractive lamps invites you to enter further in.

To the right of the hall is an open plan kitchen/dining area painted in Farrow & Ball’s  'Hay' with Fired Earth wall tiles around the work surfaces giving a fresh, sunny feel. Here you will find every utensil you might have at home, there is even a cafetierre, Brita water filter and food processor as well as a large fridge, freezer, dishwasher, hob, oven and microwave. High above the beam running the full length of the kitchen, is a wall painting of an owl painted by local artist Allison Bond.

Over the breakfast bar an oak leaf chandelier sparkles and reflects the light onto the magnificent beams in the high vaulted ceiling. You can either eat here or wander out onto the patio to dine surrounded by the fresh green of the countryside and the scents from the flowers in bloom. At night you can watch the sunset and maybe see an owl quartering the fields around the cottage; it is that rural here.  

The lounge has a relaxed, inviting feel with a large splendid window draped in generous folds of Laura Ashley’s 'Winter Lily' curtains all the way from the high ceiling to the floor, with the theme of the lily’s and the cool, green and white colours repeated throughout the room. The fireplace is the focal point with its cast iron stove around which are gathered two armchairs and a large sofa filled with comfortable cushions to sink into whilst watching the wildlife outside. You may see some of the many partridge and pheasant that live on the farm or maybe even a peacock or two passing by, perhaps stopping to admire their reflection in the large window; they have much to admire.

To the left of the window is a nest of tables and a colour television with integral video unit. To the right is a bookcase filled with books, videos and CD’s to play on the high quality music  centre. Flowers and thoughtfully provided magazines can be found on the large coffee table nearby. For those that enjoy a challenge there is a cupboard filled with jigsaws, quizzes, playing cards and games for all the family.

The master bedroom, a honeymoon  favourite, has lavish drapes of strawberries and cream surrounding the spectacular floor to ceiling window. The walls are painted in Farrow & Ball’s ‘Straw’ providing the perfect setting for the high-pitched beamed ceiling. There is a vanity unit with a matching stool, fitted wardrobe with deep shelves and next to the full size double bed are cabinets with water carafes, flowers and chocolates. There is even an alarm clock, radio and hairdryer.

The walls of the bathroom are palest lavender; the wall tiles a gleaming white with the occasional patterned tile. There is a bath with shower, toilet and washstand; above is a mirrored cabinet complete with dressing room lights. Reflecting across the walls and beams are candle wall lights that highlight the spectacularly high ceiling. A heated towel rail, luxury toiletries and matching towels wrapped in ribbons add the final touch.  

 It’s no wonder visitors to Park Hall Country House & Cottages don’t want to go home.

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