Double Room in Artists' Cottage with Garden

Double bedroom with use of the entire ground floor and garden of a charming old Tudor cottage in Eastington. Available now until mid-May or in various short-term rental options: Monday to Friday stays, or short breaks.

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.

Currently, I am offering a 1 month rental, or for Monday to Friday workweeks or short stays. You'll have the place to yourself most or all of the time - I might be around occassionally to share the space at certain times while respecting each other's privacy.
If this arrangement suits you please get in touch letting me know what you are looking for ideally, and see below for rates. (we do offer longer periods of about 3-5 months at a time, but that will be later in the year)

Rooms to share:

kitchen, bathroom, sitting room, utility room/workbench, small covered back yard, garden and patio
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 are council tax, water, and broadband.

Deposit is required in advance, of £500

Please note:
- No TV licence, please comply
- Firewood for the woodburner can be arranged at an additional cost.
- A regular housekeeper provides some additional cleaning.

- All races, genders, abilities welcome
- Unfortunately for wheelchair users this c16th cottage is not very accessible, with steps at each entrance, & out to back yard; the passage between sitting room and kitchen is too narrow for a wheelchair to pass. Although this can be worked around by different outside doors (each with steps) and going around the outside of the cottage through the garden (from experience of visiting friend just day visiting)
- no smokers stipulated in ad means no smoking inside, there is a back yard or garden
- no pets, means no hairy pets as I am allergic to dogs and cats and other hairy hay dwellers.

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 requirements, and I will be happy to provide more information about the house, area and ourselves.