Cottage to rent in Nashend, Bisley, Stroud GL6

A gorgeous two bedroom, Grade II listed cottage in the stunning valley between Bisley and Chalford. Available February 2025. Description The Saddle Room is positioned within an idyllic rural setting overlooking the picturesque valley which inspires the likes of Jilly Cooper, offering total peace and quiet. Dating back to the 1600s built by local resident Harry Smart along with the adjoining the property, the cottage has an abundance of charm and character throughout and has been recently updated. Spanning over three floors, the accommodation extends to around 1,000 t. Downstairs has an open plan kitchen, dining area and sitting room with lovely open fire. The double aspect master bedroom and bathroom are situated on first floor. The spacious second bedroom occupies the top floor and has lovely exposed beams. Outside there are courtyard gardens to the front and back looking over open fields. Situation Bisley is a quintessential Cotswold village situated within an elevated position in an area of outstanding natural beauty, surrounded by rolling countryside. Wells Road itself is famous for its namesake Wells, seven Grade II Listed water spouts set underneath the slope below All Saints Church with water running from the Seven Springs and hosts the 'Dressing of the Wells' each year. Bisley has an excellent sense of community along with a range of amenities including a popular primary school, village hall, two pubs and a village shop/post office. The market town of Stroud has a further range of facilities of supermarkets, local boutique stores, a hospital and the award winning weekly farmers market. Stroud railway station has regular direct lines to London Paddington and the South West. The M5 is located within 10 miles away providing easy commute to Gloucester, Bristol, Bath and Birmingham, and the M4. The property is well located for sporting facilities, including an excellent golf course at Minchinhampton, racing at Cheltenham and Bath, and rugby at Gloucester. The surrounding countryside provides fantastic walking and riding along a network of bridleways and footpaths.