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Bluebell
is a homely, stone-built cottage sleeping 2-3 people and 1
small dog, the cottage has been awarded a 4-star rating
by the English Tourist Board. It is fitted out to a high standard,
with modern comforts, whilst maintaining its traditional character.
There are great walks quite literally from the front (stable) door.
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On
the ground floor are a cosy lounge, well-equipped kitchen-diner
and an understairs utility area. The lounge has a beamed ceiling
and feature fireplace with flame effect electric fire, sofa, two
chairs and coffee table. The TV incorporates a VCR and DVD player,
and there is also a CD player, together with a selection of videos,
DVD, CDs, books and games, as well as maps and other information
to help you make the most of your stay. |
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The
kitchen is fitted with pine units, built-in electric oven, halogen
hob and microwave. There is a fridge, sink with waste disposal and
a good supply of cooking equipment and tableware. The dining area
comprises a tiled kitchen table and matching chairs. The understairs
utility area has a small freezer, washing machine, iron and ironing
board, vacuum cleaner, etc. |
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Upstairs
there is a double bedroom, a single bedroom and a bathroom, all
with vaulted ceilings. The double room has a brass bedstead, crisp
white bedlinen and range of pine furniture, whilst the single room
has a pine bed with throw, and curtained-off hanging space. The
bathroom has a white suite comprising custom-designed bath with
pressurised shower and glass screen, washbasin and WC. Towels are
provided. |
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There
is a separate garden approximately 30 yards down the green (and
often muddy) lane, where you will find a gas barbeque, picnic table
with umbrella, shed where bikes can be stored, and a great view
over adjoining farmland, or of the hens and sheep in next door's
garden. |
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Appleton
village is a rare example of a medieval planned village where sheep
still graze freely on the verges and on the Common, under the jurisdiction
of the Lord of the Manor. The new season's lambs generally start
to put in an appearance from mid-April each year.
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The
village has a high proportion of listed buildings. The French-Gothic
styled Church, Hall and Village Hall (formerly Village School) were
all built by the weathy Shepherd family in the 1800s. There is also
a rare example of a Methodist Reading Room, which originally offered
a sober alternative to the pub, and is now home to the Film Society
and bi-weekly Jazz night.
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