Double Room in Artists' Cottage with Garden

lodger room - dutch 'bedstee' cosy built-in double bed

Double bedroom with use of the entire ground floor and garden of a charming old Tudor cottage in Eastington. Available from 3rd October for 3 months. Shorter term rental options considered.

Set in a cluster of cottages tucked away at the end of a short lane, with fields around, small river in earshot, it's semi-rural, with village amenities in walking/cycling distance.
The canal is close by with easy walking/cycling to Stonehouse and Stroud. Nearest Railway stations at Stonehouse, and Cam & Dursley.
Also close to the M5 Stroud junction 13, (so easy to drive to Bristol, Gloucester, Cheltenham etc..)

My partner and I are artists and museum installation makers. We're restoring & redecorating things ourselves gradually, so the house & garden are in a mixed state of work in progress and uniquely redesigned. The cottage garden is full of flowers and herbs, with a paved area, raised vegetable bed and small pond. (enthusiasts of gardening are welcome to participate and harvest).

The house is at the end of the no-through lane, and parking is a few metres before the row of cottages, with space pull into the garden for loading and unloading.

We are seeking a mature individual (regardless of age) who will appreciate and respect this secluded, distinctive home.

We'll be away, so you'll have the place to yourself. Caveat is if either of us need to return for some reason for a short visit in the period, we are all happy on meeting that some (minimal) sharing of the space is possible. (to be upstairs and a little crossover below)

Use of rooms/spaces:
kitchen, bathroom, sitting room, utility room/workbench, small covered back yard, garden and flagstone area.

Facilities: wood burner, internet, washing machine, amp & speakers, piano, lockable shed for eg storing a bike.

Rental rates:
£250 per 7 day week, plus additional energy costs based on actual usage, covering heating oil, gas, and electricity.

Included in the rent:
Council tax, water, and broadband.
A regular housekeeper provides some additional cleaning.
Firewood for the wood-burner can be arranged at an additional cost.

In advance:
£500 deposit & references

All races, genders, abilities welcome

Please note:
- Unfortunately for wheelchair users this c16th cottage is not very accessible, but please get in touch if you would like to know more about what workarounds could be possible.

The please no's:
- We have no TV licence, please comply
- for any smokers, outside only please.
- no pets

If you feel this peaceful, creatively-influenced space might be suitable for you, we would love to hear from you. Please tell us a little about yourself and your needs, and I'll be happy to provide more information about the house, area and ourselves.