Wigrams Canalside Cottage

Wigrams Canalside Cottage is a single-storey, semi-detached holiday property attached to the owner's home, occupying an idyllic setting next to the canal, in a quiet corner of Warwickshire. This is a lovely, romantic hideaway enjoying views over the duck pond from the kitchen and a homely feel throughout, ideal for couples looking to escape. Head into the entrance hall at the front, which is great for storing your bikes and walking gear ready to take on the local attractions in the area. Unwind in the open-plan living room and truly make the most of your evening, with cosy nights before the fire and romantic dinners cooked up in the well-appointed kitchen. There is a lovely breakfast bar for reading the morning newspaper and every inch of the space has been thoughtfully presented to make you feel right at home. There is a beautifully presented king-size double bedroom, which is zip/and link offering flexible sleeping arrangements, while the shower room boasts a large walk-in shower and plenty of space to get ready. Enjoy a morning coffee in bed and watch the canal boats chugging past the window, carrying other holiday makers enjoying their time on the water. Watch and feed the local waterfowl and free roaming hens, and later sit and watch the sunset, with an evening drink, and only the fence between you and the canal-boats. Or at night sit gazing at the stars and benefiting from the crystal clear skies due to no light pollution. If you are planning a group or family gathering please note there is a campsite alongside the cottage and a guest house in the adjacent property catering for up to three couples.As the cottage is immediately alongside the canal if any of your party have a boat, they may wish to moor alongside with a gate straight off the canal towpath.Or should your friends or family wish to hire a boat from one of the hire fleets within a mile radius, they can bring it to the cottage.The owners are happy to assist in moving the boat should you wish. The property ideally located the canal so should any of your party have a boat, you are able to moor alongside with a gate straight off the canal towpath. Guests are able to hire a boat from one of the nearby hire fleets. There are lovely walks from the door and you are moments away from the marina, as well as the village shop and pub at Napton-on-the-Hill. There are no public roads in the vicinity, but there are lovely walks directly from the door along the towpath, and you are moments away from the marinas, the pubs, as well as an award winning village shop & cafe at Napton-on-the-Hill. The historic town of Southam is also nearby with a supermarket, regular farmers' market and a leisure centre. Explore the delights of the Draycote Water reservoir with birdwatching, cycle trails and fishing, or pay a visit to the beautiful town of Stratford-upon-Avon, home to Shakespeare's birthplace and The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, as well as many high street and independent shops, pubs and eateries. Travel further afield to the many charming Cotswolds towns and villages in the area and look forward to returning to this quality base to spend your down time together - a wonderful choice for a holiday! All ground-floor. 1 x king-size double (zip/link can be twins on request). Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area, breakfast island and sitting area with woodburning stove. Amenities for Rental Oil central heating with woodburning stove Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games Fuel, power and starter pack for fire/stove inc. i n rent Bed linen and towels inc. in rent Off-road parking for 2 to 3 cars at owner's property next door Shared garden with views over canal Two well-behaved dogs welcome No smoking Shop and pub 1.4 miles Dogs must be on a lead when outside animals on-site Note: Care to be taken in the garden, due to tree stumps and rabbit holes in the wood, and steep banks by the pond Note: The cottage is immediately alongside the canal, if any guests have a boat, you may wish to moor alongside with a gate straight off the canal towpath Note: Local boat hire available at close proximity to the property.