Waterside Cottage

Waterside (Canalside) Holiday Cottage, Bedfordshire, East AngliaIf you prefer to watch boats rather than be on one, how about a relaxing holiday in our 3-4 star holiday cottage. ‘Waterside’, sleeps up to 11 in 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and overlooks the Grand Union Canal.

Our 150 year old detached self catering holiday cottage, is a fun place to be and ideal for guests wishing to sit and relax while watching the river traffic and wildlife.

Available for weekly holidays, weekend and midweek short breaks throughout the year except Bank Holiday weeks when we only accept weekly bookings.

Set in a working boatyard, it is perfect for families wishing to experience a different kind of holiday, with lots of narrowboats coming and going. It is a 20-minute walk to a choice of shops, pubs and restaurants in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. Situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, there are many National Trust properties, and other historic sights and places of interest nearby.

Special discounted rates for 1-5 and 6-8 guests. Please note that pets are not allowed in Waterside Cottage.

Virtual Tour of Waterside (Canalside) Rental Holiday Cottage (Uses Pop-up window)
Sleeps up to 11 in 6 bedrooms.
Floor plan of Waterside Cottage
Waterside Cottage floor plan
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To book, please phone the Booking Office on 01525 372355

Office hours Summer: Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm and Sat (Apr-Nov) 9am-5:30pm.
Office hours Winter: Mon-Fri 9am-5:00pm

Facilities include:-
Lounge with oak beams and log burning stove. Conservatory and terrace. Farmhouse style kitchen, 4 bedrooms (one ensuite) on the ground floor, 2 further bedrooms in the attic (single leading through to a twin) and 2 bathrooms and a shower room both on the ground floor.

Bedrooms

  • 1 x King sized double bedroom (5 ft bed) with ensuite shower/WC.
  • 1 x Double bedroom
  • 2 x Twin bedrooms
  • Attic rooms, stairs to 1 x single bedroom leading through to 1 x twin bedroom with sloping ceilings, ideal for teenagers.
  • All bedding, sheets & duvets provided FOC. Towels provided.
  • Travel cot & high chair supplied - please bring own cot bedding.

Lounge with log burning stove, wooden beams and French doors to conservatory. Freeview TV, DVD player and music system with Bluetooth connectivity. There is a separate small attic / snug lounge suitable for up to 3 people with TV & DVD player.

Dining Room Large farm house table and chairs. One high chair provided.

Kitchen Well-equipped, farmhouse-style with gas cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher.

Bathrooms Waterside Cottage has 3 x bathrooms, all on the ground floor:

  • Main bathroom with WC, basin, shower over bath & heated towel rail
  • Shower room with WC, basin and heated towel rail.
  • En-suite bathroom & utility area from the master bedroom, WC, two hand basins, bidet & shower, washing machine & tumble dryer

Waterside Holiday Cottage, near Chiltern Hills, BedfordshireGarden Large shared boatyard grounds with small, private back garden with barbecue and picnic bench and front terrace with table and chairs overlooking the canal.

Parking for 4 cars outside cottage, further cars can be left in the boat yard car park.

Services

  • Full gas heating and electricity all included.
  • Log burning stove - Logs £8 per basket - please do not bring your own logs as they may not be a suitable size for the stove.
  • Access to canal frontage (children take care).
  • You can bring your own canoe/dinghy for use on the canal, a licence is not required if you are a member of the British Canoe Union.
  • Buoyancy aids available.
  • Fishing - No fishing at boatyard, for further information about fishing from the towpath opposite please click here.

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All male/female parties or mixed parties under 25 years at the owners discretion.
No smoking inside the cottage. No pets.