Hill House
Sleeps 8-16
Shipston, Cotswolds
Sometimes the facts can’t quite convey the magic. Hill House sleeps 16 in seven bedrooms and has elegant, contemporary furnishing.
It sits in two acres of grounds that merge seamlessly with glorious North Cotswolds countryside. It has a tennis court, heated pool and hot tub. Huge flowing rooms, big terraces, a games room and playground.
The spirit of togetherness that this house can forge. And the difference that all the little details make. Stay at Hill House and it elevates you. Leave, and it stays with you. Just perfect for your special escape.
A sense of privacy and privilege prevail here. Hill House’s two acres are ripe for exploration. The terrace invites al fresco dining. The huge heated pool awaits your first cooling dive in summer. The hot tub bubbles all year round, and overlooks the pretty lawn. An astroturf court enables tennis at any time.
You can step out from the Drawing Room and Kitchen onto a big terrace with a barbecue and plenty of tables and chairs for al fresco dining.
There’s a massive lawn with plenty of room for games or just running around, and the two acres of mature gardens to explore and enjoy are a child’s dream come true.
The huge (12m by 6m) heated outdoor pool is set in a suntrap a short way from the house, fenced in for safety. There is a changing room and outdoor shower.
Close by is the astroturf tennis court – racquets and balls are provided. And the Games Room is just across from the house, with table tennis, pool and table football.
Filled with oak floors, Designers Guild furniture, Italian sofas, contemporary art, nooks and crannies to curl up in and an impressive library to delve into – the reception rooms offer spaces and places for everyone to enjoy.
There’s a huge Drawing Room, with luxury Italian leather sofas, an oak floor, a big Cotswold stone fireplace and amazing views across to the Cotswold Hills.
There are floor to ceiling French windows on three sides of the room, opening up onto the terrace on one side. Plus a 50″ TV, Apple hi-fi and lots of children’s toys, books and dvds. Next to the Drawing Room is a huge library of books and a very good piano.
From the library you can step through to the Snug, which is a charming room in the oldest part of the house, with ancient flagstones, more books and lovely views onto the garden. You’ll also appreciate the big home cinema.
There’s even wireless broadband and an iPod dockstation – just dock your iPod and let your tunes fill the house.
Whatever your desire for food and drink during your holiday we can help. To add an extra special touch to your break, we can recommend highly rated chefs who will prepare a celebratory meal to order, all cooked and cleared out of the way. Once the plates are cleared, they’ll leave you to enjoy the rest of the evening.
If you’d like to head out, choose from one of the many fine dining pubs and restaurants in the area – we’ll send you a full list when booking and we advise booking well in advance!
The finest Egyptian cotton and pocket sprung mattresses mean a good night’s sleep awaits. Hill House has seven bedrooms, three with ensuite bathrooms, plus a family bathroom.
The bedrooms are all sumptuously furnished with contemporary style – and bags of comfort – from the top of the range pocket sprung mattresses to Super King size beds, stylish oak furniture and special details such as toiletries and hair dryers in each room.
Before you arrive for your Hill House holiday, we’ll consult with you regarding the best configuration of bedrooms and beds for your holiday.
Hill House has toys, books, DVDs, a games room with pool and table football, outdoor table tennis, a playground, 50″ TV, wooded glades to explore, a king-size trampoline and more. An adventure that children may never want to end. With a Big Cottage house there’s something for everyone