Number 14 is a magnificent, Grade II listed Regency townhouse, situated in a prestigious terrace in the heart of Cheltenham. It allows a large group to enjoy elegant city living, enjoying beautiful reception rooms, cool White Company style décor and wonderful views over Montpellier Gardens. Individually designed, the house is homely and welcoming. The house sleeps eight, and can be combined with The Maisonette, a traditional, well-appointed, split-level apartment at the top of Number 16 (next door).
Number 14 has four kingsize double/twin bedrooms, three bathrooms (two of which are ensuite), a formal dining room, a large kitchen/diner, a drawing room, a utility room and a downstairs cloakroom, all spread over three floors. The Maisonette has two bedrooms, a large bathroom, a sitting room and a kitchen/diner. The properties sleep 12 altogether.
Whether you wish to stay in Cheltenham for a few nights or several weeks, this venue makes an ideal base for attending Cheltenham's festivals and race meetings, exploring the Cotswolds or simply enjoying the town's shops, restaurants and bars. It is also the perfect accommodation solution for special occasion gatherings.
Number 14 has good sized Regency rooms with original features and high ceilings, giving a light, airy and spacious atmosphere throughout the house. The décor is elegant and classical in style using Farrow & Ball paint, silk curtains and beautiful, top quality, neutral furnishings. Furniture is mainly antique, sourced locally.
The Maisonette is a Regency apartment, with original features and wonderful views. It feels cosy but is also light and spacious, and similarly decorated. It is spread over two levels, with a large master bedroom on the top floor and the rest of the apartment below, including a fully equipped kitchen.
The bedrooms comprise three twin or kingsize double rooms and one super kingsize double in Number 14; and two twin or kingsize double bedded rooms in The Maisonette. All beds are Vi-Spring.
* Luxurious goose down duvets & large pillows
* 100% cotton bedlinen and big, soft towels
* Molton Brown toiletries
* Large, flat screen satellite TV with Sky+ World
* Additional TVs in master bedroom & kitchen/diner
* DVD & CD player
* Free Wifi internet access
* Free utilities
* Telephone
* iPod dock (Number 14 only)
* Fans and heaters.
* 'Real flame' gas fire (Number 14 only)
Travel cots and high chairs are available upon request.
The house and maisonette are hired on a self-catering basis, though local caterers can be organised for special lunchtime or evening meals.
Centrally located on a quiet street in the Montpellier area of Cheltenham. The properties overlook Montpellier Gardens and are very close to boutique shops, restaurants and bars. It's a two minute walk to The Promenade, Cheltenham’s main shopping street.
Nearest airport: Birmingham (57 miles)
Nearest station: Cheltenham Spa (1 mile)
There's lots to do in this area, from exploring Cheltenham to touring the Cotswolds, dipping into a spa to children's boating lakes. The list includes:
Health & Wellbeing – Chapel Spa, Neals Yard
Romantic Road – One or two day tours of the Cotswolds
Gardens & Country Houses - Hidcote, Snowshill, Stanway, Sudeley
Holst Museum – Home & museum at the end of Pitville Mews
Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum
Pitville Pump Rooms Georgian Cheltenham – walks sponsored by Cheltenham Tourism
Touring The Cotswolds – walking, coach or car tours (call 239939 to arrange long distance or tailored driving trips)
For children:
Montpellier Gardens – mini playground, tennis courts
Pitville Park – swings, slides, animals, boating lake
Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway, Racecourse station – wander up through the Park and racecourse and take the forty minute steam train ride to Toddington, explore the Jacobean Mansion at Stanway and then return by train, perhaps stopping at the White Hart in Winchcombe for lunch.
Sandford Park Lido – heated open air pool and large park
Cotswold Farm Park for rare breed animals
Cadburys World, Birmingham
Cirencester Water Park
Number 14 + The Maisonette:
2 nights/weekend: £1120 for both properties
Full week: £2780 for both properties
2 night breaks: £93 per person (self catering)