Rafters is a holiday apartment located on the first floor of
a historic Cotswold Manor House in the village of Broadway.
Rafters provides 1 bedroom accommodation for up to 2
guests.
By car Rafters is situated 0.9 mile (1.4km) from the centre
of the village of Broadway with access via a gravel and
tarmac driveway onto the lane on which The Manor House is
situated.
The walk to the village centre is along a rural lane for 0.3
miles (0.6km) and then along a footpath (0.6 miles or 0.8km)
into the centre of the village. Alternatively the village
centre can be accessed along a public footpath across a
grassy field for 0.3 miles (0.6km).
Pre- Arrival
·
We have a web site:
www.broadwaymanor-cottages.co.uk
which is kept up to date with the rates and availability of
Rafters.
·
There is a floor plan of Rafters on our website.
·
Bookings and contact can be made by email or telephone
(details below).
· There
are railway stations at Evesham (6.5 miles/10.5km) and
Moreton-in-Marsh (9 miles/15km).
· Buses
serving the village from Evesham and Moreton-in-Marsh stop
in the centre of the village.
· There
is a local taxi service that has accessible taxis and, if
required, we can make a booking for you (see below).
Arrival and Car Parking Facilities
· Rafters
is available from 3.30pm on the day of arrival. On arrival
at Rafters, The Manor House, West End, parking can be found
adjacent to the steps leading to the front door of the
apartment.
· The
surface of the parking area is gravel and level and there is
plenty of space to park one car.
· There
is external lighting (on a motion sensor) of the area in
front of Rafters.
Main Entrance
·
Access into the apartment is through a glazed front door
which is up a 3 steps which are constructed of Yorkstone and
are between 16 and 19cm high. The front door is 83cm wide.
·
On entry into the cottage through the main front door, there
is a single flight of stairs covered with short pile carpet.
·
There are 13 stairs to the first floor measuring 81cm wide
and each tread measuring approx 21cm high and 25cm deep.
·
There is a fire extinguisher hanging on the wall at the top
of the stairs.
·
There is a ceiling light above the stairs.
Sitting/Dining Room
·
The sitting/dining room is vaulted and is carpeted with a
short pile carpet and a fringed rug.
·
The room is furnished with a leather sofa, separate
armchair, 2 side tables, nest of tables, dining table with 2
benches (no arms).
·
There are several oak beams.
·
The temperature of the radiators is controlled by
thermostatic control valve.
·
There are 2 overhead lights and table lamps.
· There
is a digital Freeview TV with digital radio and remote
control and a video recorder/player.
·
The sitting/dining room opens into the kitchen.
·
The opening into the kitchen is 75cm wide.
Kitchen
· The
kitchen is fully fitted with wood faced units and white knob
handles, one and a half bowl sink (with mixer tap), electric
fan oven, electric hob, extractor fan and fridge with
freezer compartment.
· There
is a range of wall and floor cupboards.
· There
is a cordless kettle, microwave and toaster.
·
The floor is tiled vinyl tiles and there are 2 recessed
ceiling lights.
·
There is a Fire Blanket on the wall.
Bedroom
· There
is 1 bedroom accessed from the sitting/dining room through a
rustic style door with latch style handle, 79cm wide.
· The
bedroom is vaulted and has a number of oak beams. The room
is carpeted with a short pile carpet and there is a rug.
· The
bedroom has a double divan bed 138cm wide [4’6” wide] and
60cm high. The bedroom has a freestanding wardrobe, chest
of drawers and 2 bedside tables with lamps.
· The
bedroom has 2 ceiling lights.
· The
temperature of the radiator is controlled by thermostatic
control valves.
· The
gas boiler is located in the corner of the bedroom and is
screened. The water is heated by an immersion heater (the
switch is located in the kitchen above and to the right of
the kitchen sink).
En-suite Bathroom
· The
bathroom is accessed from the bedroom through a rustic style
door with latch style handle. The doorway is 72cm wide at
its widest point.
· The
bathroom has a vinyl tiled floor and 2 recessed ceiling
lights and mirror above the basin.
· There
is a wc, wash hand basin (with monobloc mixer tap), bath
with separate hot and cold taps and side of 55cm high.
There is an electric power shower above the bath with shower
curtain.
· The
bathroom has a chrome towel radiator.
Laundry Facilities
·
There are laundry facilities at the nearby Willows Cottages
(washing machine and tumble dryer) and a rotary area in the
garden area next to The Willows.
Leisure Facilities
There is a tennis court in the nearby grounds of The Manor
House.
The Cotswold Way National Trail and a number of footpaths
are nearby.
Additional Information
Rafters is a non-smoking property.
Rafters has a number of old oak beams some of which protrude
into the rooms. Head height is restricted at the edges of
the rooms.
There is a fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide
alarm and fire action plan.
No dogs except assistance dogs.
Mobile phone networks available and free WiFi access.
A selection of local information is available in our folder
in Rafters and on display in the Laundry Room at the nearby
Willows Cottages.
We are happy to print any of our literature or notices in
large print if requested.
Assistance/familiarisation tour available on request.
Address & Contact Details
Broadway Manor Cottages
The Manor House
West End
Broadway
Worcestershire WR12 7JP
Tel:
+44 (0)1386 852913 Email:
enquiries@broadwaymanor-cottages.co.uk
Rafters - Grid Reference:
Lat (WGS84) N52:01:53N
(52.03132)
Long (WGS84) W1:52:06 (-1.868286)
LR SP092369
Local Public Transport Telephone Numbers
Castleways Winchcombe Limited - tel: 01242 603715 602949,
fax: 01242 604454 (buses to Evesham and Cheltenham).
Johnsons Coach and Bus - tel : 01564 797000 (buses to
Moreton-in-Marsh).
Local Accessible Taxi Telephone Numbers
Elite Travel 01386 853057 or 07917 128114
Future Plans
Rafters has recently been refurbished and redecorated
2008/09 but we will continue to update and improve fittings
and furnishings.
