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Gostelow House, a grade II listed, 16th century half-timbered house

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Chalton house rental - Gostelow house
Chalton house rental - Gostelow house
  • Chalton house rental - Gostelow house
    Chalton house rental - A view of the pool and back garden
    Chalton house rental - The dining room
    Chalton house rental - One of the bedrooms
    Chalton house rental - The attic room
    Chalton house rental - Gostelow house in the snow
  • Chalton house rental - Christmas at gostelow house
Nightly Rate (GBP) £650 - £750
Weekly Rate £2,500 - £2,750
  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps14
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • , 1 Separate WC

Photos and Description of this Chalton holiday house
5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 cloakroom, sleeps up to 14

Gostelow House, circa 1540, is a Grade II listed building surrounded by ¾ acre of secure gardens. There is an outdoor pool, bar, patio area and barbecues for your use. This family house is of half timbered Tudor design, and whilst it retains its character with inglenook fireplaces and low ceilings and beams it has all the modern touches you would expect.

The house is situated in the small village of Chalton which has a farm selling fresh free range eggs. There is a good dining pub a few steps from the house. The larger village of Toddington is 2 miles away and has a historic church, a library, a number of village shops, various takeaways and four pubs. Leagrave, a suburb of Luton is 3 miles away with fast access to London (45 min) and Bedford (20 min). Milton Keynes 15 miles to the north, offers a wealth of shopping and entertainment. Oxford and Cambridge are an hour's drive away.

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Chalton house rental - Gostelow house

Gostelow house

Chalton house rental - A view of the pool and back garden

A view of the pool and back garden

Chalton house rental - The dining room

The dining room

Chalton house rental - One of the bedrooms

One of the bedrooms

Chalton house rental - The attic room

The attic room

Chalton house rental - Gostelow house in the snow

Gostelow house in the snow

Chalton house rental - Christmas at gostelow house

Christmas at gostelow house

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Nearest Airport : Luton Airport at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Leagrave at 5 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : M1 junction 12 at 5 Kilometres
Nearest Barpub : The Star at 0.1 Kilometres
Nearest Ski : Milton Keynes at 27 Kilometres
Nearest Golf : Chalgrave at 5 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant : The Star at 0.1 Kilometres
Car: recommended
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Changeover Day: Friday
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Rental rates for this holiday house in Chalton, Bedfordshire

Rental Basis:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
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Night		 Monthly Event Rate Minimum Stay
Spring 1 Apr 2012 31 May 2012 £2,500 £650 - £650 - - - 2 Nights
Summer 1 Jun 2012 30 Sep 2012 £2,750 £750 - £750 - - - 2 Nights
Autumn 1 Oct 2012 31 Oct 2012 £2,500 £650 - £650 - - - 2 Nights

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pound), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Easter 2012 - Four nights £2750, 7 nights £3500.
    Queen's Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend 2012 - Four nights £2750, 7 nights £3500.
    Christmas 2012 - Four nights £2750, 7 nights £3500.
    New Year 2012 - Three nights £2500.

    Airport transfers can be arranged.
    Catering options can be arranged.

    We require a 25% non refundable booking deposit. The balance is due 3 weeks prior to your arrival. We also ask for £1000 damage/cleaning deposit sent with the outstanding balance, this is fully refundable immediately after your stay (assuming no damage has occurred, or excess cleaning is required).

    Payment receivable in sterling unless otherwise agreed, with all associated fees and charges to be payable by the renter.
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Accommodation and facilities for this holiday house in Chalton in Bedfordshire

Property Type:
  • house (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 2500 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • village
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family
General:
  • hair dryer
  • alarm clock
  • local maps
  • central heating
  • linen provided
  • towels provided
  • local activities guide
  • toilet paper
Kitchen:
  • oven
  • clothes dryer
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • 4 ring stove
  • grill
  • hob
  • freezer
  • fridge
  • dish washer
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 7 people
Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • , 1 Separate WC
  • Bathroom - Toilet, Bath with Shower
    Bathroom - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom - Toilet
Bedrooms:
  • 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14
  • Main - 1 Large Double Bed, Dual aspect, 5' bed
    Lilac - 1 Double Bed, Overlooks back garden, 4'6
    Green - 1 Double Bed, An Eaves room overlooking the back garden, 4'6
    Chinese - 1 Double Bed, Overlooks the front garden, 4' bed
    Attic - 1 Double Bed, 4'6 bed
    Study - 1 Sofa bed/Futon, Leads from the spiral staircase to the Attic Room
    Lounge - Sofabed
  • 5 doubles, 1 futon, 1 sofa bed.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • video library
  • video player
  • games - kids
  • music library
  • satellite or cable
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • audio tape player
  • DVD
  • stereo system
  • games - all ages
  • CD
  • books
  • ping pong table
  • radio
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
Outside:
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • parking
  • 20 garden chairs
  • 2 deck chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • private pool
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only
Attractions:
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • library
  • museums
  • playground
  • recreation centre
  • laundrette - not serviced
  • restaurants
  • ruins
  • zoo
  • live theatre
  • synagogues
Leisure Activities:
  • horse riding
  • walking
  • scenic drives
  • gambling casinos
  • outlet shopping
  • paddle boating
  • sight seeing
  • bird watching
Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness centre
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundrette - serviced
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • ski
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
  • mountain biking
  • paragliding
  • equestrian events
Notes: Children over 12 welcome (unless peviously agreed). Culture: Woburn Abbey the home of the Duke of Bedfordshire (15 min), Ascott House the Rothschilds hunting lodge (20 min), St Alban's Cathedral and Roman Verulaneum (30 min), London (45 min by train), Oxford (1 hour), Cambridge (1hour). Sporting: Skiing at Xscape (20 min), the largest real snow slope in Europe, Watersports (20 min), Gliding (15 min), the London Gliding Club,Golf (5 min),Walking (5 min),çClay Pigeon Shooting (5 min). Leisure: Knebworth House and Wrest Park (20 min), for various styles of concert, The Stables (20 min), the Laine Dankworth Centre, Bedforshire's only vineyard (20 min), Old Warden. Gardens: Toddington Manor (5 min), Swiss Gardens (20 min). Animal life: Woburn Safari Park (15 min), Whipsnade Zoo (15 min), Woodside Animal Farm (15 min). Shopping: Milton Keynes (20 min), London (45 min), Bicester (60 min) A discount shopping village.

Further details for this holiday house rental in Chalton, United Kingdom

Other Activities:

clay pigeon shooting

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Reviews for this holiday house rental in Chalton, United Kingdom

Gostelow House, a grade II listed, 16th century half-timbered house
average rating of 5.0 based on 12 reviews
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Gostelow House, a grade II listed, 16th century half-timbered house
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p16731
+44 (0)1525-872525
Chalton Bedfordshire
Claire J.
5

Hen Weekend

Review Submitted: March 28, 2012 Date of Stay: March 2012
Perfect weekend - 12 of us stayed at Gostelow House for my Daughter's Hen Weekend.

The weather was fabulous - we were able to make full use of the beautiful garden with cocktails on the Friday night at the bar!, breakfast in the garden and some of the girls even took a morning splash in the pool - in March!!

Carole could not have been more helpful, answering my ever ending list of questions, very generously left us some bottles of champagne to start our celebrations and returned the deposit immediately.
Rating
5 out of 5
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Gostelow House, a grade II listed, 16th century half-timbered house
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p16731
+44 (0)1525-872525
Chalton Bedfordshire
Gill G.
London, United Kingdom
5

Perfect venue

Review Submitted: March 27, 2012 Date of Stay: March 2012
I stayed at Gostelow House for a weekend with friends to celebrate my
birthday. We were all so impressed at the comfortable and inviting
atmosphere and the beautiful decor.

The owner of the home was most helpful in helping me to organise the
weekend, accommodating my specific requirements and providing me with
ample information about the home and the surrounding area.

I would highly recommend this holiday home to anyone wishing to host a
similar event for up to 14 adults.
Rating
5 out of 5
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Gostelow House, a grade II listed, 16th century half-timbered house
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p16731
+44 (0)1525-872525
Chalton Bedfordshire
Liz
London
5

Charming location for relaxing with friends

Review Submitted: April 13, 2011 Date of Stay: April 2011
Ten of us stayed in Gostelow house for the weekend to celebrate my husband's 30th Birthday. The weather was incredible, so we were really able to make the most of the beautiful and well-manicured outdoor space in the garden and of course the outdoor games (though not quite warm enough for the pool or BBQ).

Top marks go to the owner, who couldn't have been more accommodating .... as the reviews mention, she was very responsive to our questions and weird requests, she kindly left some celebratory champagne and a personalised message, took delivery of our online shopping and returned our deposit in double quick time.

The decor is rustic and comfy (rather than modern). There is a hugely well-equipped kitchen. The house is so unbelievably quaint with wonky floors and wood beams. There was plenty of space for 10 adults, but the dining and sitting rooms may have struggled to comfortably accommodate many more grown ups.

If you're after proximity to a pub (but far enough not to be noisy) then you can't go far wrong here! We had a most enjoyable and hearty meal there on the Friday.

All in all, a memorable weekend in a fantastic location. Many thanks!
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers
Rating
5 out of 5
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Gostelow House, a grade II listed, 16th century half-timbered house
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p16731
+44 (0)1525-872525
Chalton Bedfordshire
Ian
London
5

Everything we wanted, and more

Review Submitted: April 11, 2011 Date of Stay: April 2011
Gostelow House was a great place for our stag do. There was plenty of room for all 14 of us - whether that be outdoors in the garden around the barbecue, or relaxing in the dining room or lounge.

Carole went out of her way to ensure we had the perfect stay, even leaving us two bottle of champagne for our arrival. She also helped with advice on local taxi firms, pubs and activities.

The Star pub next door serves up decent food, is very welcoming and is literally 50 yards away.

The local village of Toddington (less than 2 miles away) can be highly recommended for a night out - the curry house is worth a visit as are the 7 pubs (at least half of which were playing live music when we were there on a saturday night).

Would highly recommend for a weekend away, very easy to get to from London as well.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Rating
5 out of 5
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Gostelow House, a grade II listed, 16th century half-timbered house
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p16731
+44 (0)1525-872525
Chalton Bedfordshire
Atlas
London
5

Gostelow House

Review Submitted: January 12, 2011 Date of Stay: December 2010
A dozen of us rented Gostelow House for four days over New Year and it proved to be a great choice. For anyone self catering there is a very well provided kitchen and a proper dining room. Fires in both the dining room and living room contribute to the cosy feel. Extremely easy to get to from the M1 and only 10 mins from Leagrave station. Plenty of countryside nearby for those who fancy the fresh air. We played golf at Chalgrave Manor (5 mins) and the girls went to the Spa at Luton Hoo (25 mins). There is a pub next door to the house with a pretty extensive (if standard) menu if you fancy eating somewhere you can easily stumble home from. The owner could not be more helpful - always handy when you're in an area you don't know well."
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5 out of 5
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