The White House

Tetbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Sleeps: 16 - 30

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Unique Features

• Stunning contemporary interiors, kitsch glamour and mod cons combine in this townhouse property
• Great social spaces make this the ultimate party pad; and if the weather's great, spill out into the Philip Nixon-designed garden
• From huge plasma screens to a high-tech kitchen, this is the ultimate home-from-home
• An alternative venue for an intimate wedding reception
• For a larger group, additional accommodation for 14 extra guests is available in two apartments just a walk from the property

The Property

Contemporary Luxury house in the Cotswolds

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This is the perfect contemporary haven in Gloucestershire to share with your favourite people, whether you're celebrating a birthday with friends, a wedding or just looking for a family getaway. A great base from which to explore the Cotswolds, Bristol and Bath, The White House is situated in one of the most attractive and historic parts of Tetbury.

Inside

• Style: Clean lines combine with kitsch furnishings and colourful photographs, in this contemporary, yet relaxed space.
• Bedrooms: In the main house there are seven bedrooms, 4 doubles/3 twins and three bath or shower rooms; 2 en suite. Head outside to the coach house where there is an Emperor 4-poster bed with huge wet room en suite. Additional accommodation for 10 is available at an extra cost - please enquire.
• For relaxation: Kick back and relax in the main sitting room, or spill through from the kitchen/diner into the snug area. If the weather is kind, head outside to the garden/BBQ area; where quirky furniture and fire pits combine. If you really want to take it easy, arrange therapeutic and rejuvenating treatments at the property (at an additional cost, by prior arrangement)
• For recreation: If it’s socialising that you enjoy, just across the lawn from the main house is an orangery - the perfect space in which to do just that. Whether you’re looking for a celebratory meal, or a more casual buffet set up. In the main house, there's a 24' Drawing Room and Snug to enjoy working your way through the classic film library or the PS2 game library.
• Practicalities: There is a laundry at the property with a washing machine and tumble dryer

Outside

Relax and enjoy the large modern garden with outdoor dining for up to 30 guests. If the evenings are warm, enjoy a BBQ, otherwise, you can simply huddle around the firepits. In the summer, play croquet on the lawn, or have a go at the ancient Viking game of Kubb.

Please note that there is just one private parking spot to the side of the property, although there is on road parking for a few cars to the front of the property if available. There is a free car park a 1/4 of a mile from the house. The garden cannot be used from 11pm to 7am except for access to the orangery.

Food and Wine

• DIY: In the main house there’s a large Xera kitchen; this space lends itself to the sociable, you won’t feel excluded as you get creative over dinner, as the rest of the group can be milling around in the dining room. There’s also a second kitchen in the orangery.
• In-house cuisine: Everything from a welcome hamper to an in-house chef can be arranged, or you can simply undertake the catering duties yourself.
• Eating out: There are lots of lovely places to eat just a short walk from the house, from enjoying a latte in the garden at Café 53 to great restaurant food at The Close and scrumptious pizzas at The Priory. Michelin-star Manor is just driving distance from the property.

Getting there:

• On the map: Located in the market town of Tetbury
• By car: The house is under two hours from London
• By train: The nearest train station is Kemble which is 15-mins from the house; trains take 1 hr 15 mins from Paddington
• By air: The property is around 1 ½ hrs from Bristol Airport, alternatively there is a private air field at Kemble

Out and About

• If you have a particular activity in mind, the owners can set up theme weekends for you, just let us know what interests you, and we'll come back with some suggestions!
• Head to Calcot Manor for a spa day - bliss!
• Tetbury is one of the most beautiful Cotswold towns - built around its 17th century Market Hall – and is a real antiques and interior design centre, so plenty for the enthusiastic shopper!
• If you're feeling adventurous, there's horse riding, clay shooting and track racing available not too far from the property
• And if you're looking for some culinary inspiration, take part on a Cookery Courses (From a local celebrity chef who uses the finest ingredients Gloucestershire has to offer, to most European Cuisine

Pricing

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• From: Shorter stays are available mid-week, please enquire for further details View Availability
• Weekly: From £5500 based on 16
• Weekend: 3-nt weekends from £3500 for 16
• Xmas: Booked for 08, available for 2009
• New Year: Booked for 08/Booked for 09
• Damages Deposit: £1000

Rental inclusive of

• Linen
• Towels
• Utilities
• Bathrobes
• Molton Brown washes and shampoos

Accommodation Details

Stunning Georgian townhouse with a funky and contemporary interior for hire in Tetbury

• Personally Inspected: Yes
  
• Sleeps: 16 - 30
• Double: Main House 4 doubles; Coach House: 1 Emporer 4-poster en suite
• Twin: Main House: 3 twins
• Single: There are no single rooms at the property
• Cots: 2 Cots
• Highchairs: 2 Highchairs
• Children: Yes
• Pets: No
• Evening Meals: In-house catering available on request
• Mod Cons: Huge plasma screens in the snug, sitting room and orangery
• Internet & Communications: Wifi broadband
• Wedding Venue: Yes - View more details
• Floor Plans: Yes - View details
• Arrival Day: Friday
• Arrival Time: 4pm
• Departure Time: 10am
• Restrictions: No stag groups. No fireworks. This is a townhouse property, no garden use after 11pm