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8-11
6
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Yes
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Ideal for large families & groups
1 x en-suite double , 4 x twin, 1 single
1 x Shower/WC & 1 x shower over bath/WC
Sorry no pets permitted
Weekend - 3 days, Midweek - 4 days
Available from 4.00pm on start day |
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| Accommodation |
- 200 year old detached cottage
- Located in an elevated position alongside the Grand Union Canal
- Edge of Chiltern Hills and close to market town of Leighton Buzzard
- Ideal for Woburn Safari Park, Whipsnade Zoo, Blenheim Palace
- Fishing nearby
- 15% discount for parties of less than 5 people
- Priced for up to 8 people, an additional 10% for groups of more than 8
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Heating and electricity |
- Full gas heating, electricity all included. Open fire. Logs £5 per basket
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Entertainment |
- TV and video (small library) in main lounge.
- Separate lounge area with TV and video with small video library
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Linen and towels |
- Duvets, linen & two towels inc.
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| Bedrooms |
- 1 en-suite double (5 ft bed). 3 twins (1 with 3 foot bunk beds) & attic stairs to 1 single and 1 twin bedroom with sloping ceilings.
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Living Areas |
- Lounge with open fire, beams, wooden floor, French doors to conservatory. Large dining room with table seating up to 11
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Kitchen |
- Well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine & tumble dryer
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| Bathrooms |
- Downstairs, 1 en-suite with WC, 2 basins, bidet, shower, washer and dryer, 1 with WC, basin, shower over bath.
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Suitability for children |
- Cot / highchair provided.
- Separate lounge area with TV and video (small library) ideal for teenagers.
- Baby sitting by arrangement.
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Garden |
- Large boatyard grounds with small, private back garden
- Picnic bench and front terrace with furniture and BBQ
- Access to canal. Mooring at property for canoes.
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Parking |
- Ample car parking available at Waterside Cottage for 4 cars
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| Local amenities |
- It is a 15 minute walk from a choice of shops, pubs and restaurants, and 25 minutes to the leisure centre
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Additional Information |
- Launch you own canoes / dinghy(buoyancy aids available)
- Fishing - national rod license required. (local day tickets £3). No fishing at boatyard.
- Narrowboat hire (special terms available)
- No Smoking
- Priced for up to 8 people, an additional 10% for groups of more than 8
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Waterside Cottage - Linslade, Bedfordshire
Discover the peace and tranquility of the British waterways from this 200-year-old detached cottage, which enjoys an elevated setting above the Grand Union Canal.
What better way to spend a relaxing holiday than in our 4 star holiday cottage. Waterside, a 200 year old detached cottage, is a fun place to be and perfect for guests wishing to sit and relax while watching the boats. Available for short breaks throughout the year Sleeps up to 11 in 6 bedrooms.
Set in a working boatyard, it is perfect for families wishing to experience a different kind of holiday, with lots of boats coming and going. It is a 15 minute walk from a choice of shops, pubs and restaurants, and 25 minutes to a leisure centre. Situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, there are many National Trust properties, and other nearby historic sights and places of interest, nearby. Alternatively, hire a narrow boat (special terms available) and travel the canals in style.
Preferred no smoking inside. Families only - no all male parties without prior permission. No pets.
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Location
- Great pubs and restaurants nearby
- Milton Keynes & Whipsnade Zoo - 8 miles
- Woburn Abbey & Safari Park - 5 miles
- Blenheim Palace is a must!
- Canal museum at Stoke Bruerne
- Aylesbury, Bedford, Hemel Hempstead accessible
- Chiltern Hills, Ridgeway walk & Tring Reservoirs a short drive
Situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, Linslade adjoins the market town of Leighton Buzzard. Waterside Cottage is a 15-minute walk from a choice of shops, pubs and restaurants, and 25 minutes' from Leighton Buzzard's town centre and swimming pool.
The new city of Milton Keynes, (with its excellent shoppoing and leisure facilities), Woburn Safari Park, Whipsnade Zoo are all a 15 minute drive. While guests who love to roam can explore the wealth of historic houses and national trust properties such as Ascot House, Woburn Abbey, Luton Hoo and the Ashridge Estate.
Canal Museum at Stoke Bruerne
Housed in a restored corn mill beside the Grand Union Canal in the beautiful village of Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, the Canal Museum provides the focal point of a great day out for families and canal enthusiasts. Working models, videos, pictorial and three dimensional displays bring to life the unique 200 year old story of our waterway transport system, complemented by the living canal outside with its flight of locks and Blisworth Tunnel.
Xscape - Milton Keynes
The ultimate entertainment destination offering a unique combination of extreme sports and leisure activities for all ages. Skiing, Rock climbing, bowling. Airkix etc.
The Shuttleworth Collection- Nr Biggleswade
The Shuttleworth Collection home of the 'Edwardian Flying Machines'! - a unique flying collection showcasing the first one hundred years of flight.
Ideal for day trips to London and the Cotswolds.
Booking Terms: Click here to view full booking and hire conditions.
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