Strattons is a delightful, unique, semi-detached property, about 250 years old, much loved and regularly used by our family. It was originally two dwellings which possibly explains the quirky layout and differing ceiling heights in the property.

From the centrally placed stable door, a small, welcoming inner hall leads to a low door, through which is the cosy, double aspect lounge. In an exposed stone wall, there is an fireplace with a wood burning stove for the colder evenings, and on warmer days, a glazed single French door leads out to a secluded terrace, with views across the countryside.

On the other side of the house is a large dining room/kitchen. The dining room looks out to the front of the cottage and also has a wood-burner.  The hand-built pine kitchen, with slate floor and shutters at the window, has a side door onto the terrace. Beside this door is an old, rather steep wooden staircase to the first floor.

Before you reach the top of the stairs, a step off to the right leads to a twin bedroom.  This is also a double aspect room and with its slightly sloping floor, you are reminded of the age of the cottage.  A walk-in wardrobe has a surprise window looking down, over the staircase.

At the top of the stairs, through another old door, is the main double bedroom, with a comfortable king size bed, and views to the front of the house.  Back out of this room, and down another step is a small landing to the bathroom and another twin bedroom.

With its thick cob and stone walls, the cottage is a cool retreat during baking summer days, yet wonderfully warm and cosy in the cold winter weather.

The walled, enclosed terrace is the perfect place to sit when the weather is fine, and there is also a separate small paved garden at the side of the house, fronting on to the road.  It can be very peaceful at Strattons, but don't be surprised to see a tractor going past or a horse walking by.