Bedfordshire Vacation Rental house: Chalton

Gostelow House, a grade II listed, 16th century half-timbered house

Bedfordshire house rental - Gostelow House
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Description House, 2500 sq. ft.,
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
Amenities village, private pool, garden, terrace, pets considered
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£550 - £600/night 
£2,250 - £2,500/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$918 - $1,002/night 
$3,757 - $4,175/week 
Carole Smart
Speaks: English, Spanish
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of the Bedfordshire vacation house rental 5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 cloakroom, sleeps up to 14

Gostelow House, circa 1540, is a Grade II listed building surrounded by ¾ acre of secure gardens. There is an outdoor pool, bar, patio area and barbecues for your use. This family house is of half timbered Tudor design, and whilst it retains its character with inglenook fireplaces and low ceilings and beams it has all the modern touches you would expect. The house is situated in the small village of Chalton which has a farm selling fresh free range eggs and meat. There is a good dining pub a few steps from the house. The larger village of Toddington is 2 miles away and has a historic church, a library, a number of village shops, and various takeaways. The 7 pubs in Toddington offer a wide range of dining options. Leagrave, a suburb of Luton is 3 miles away with fast access to London (45 mins) and Bedford (20 mins). Milton Keynes 15 miles to the north, offers a wealth of shopping and entertainment. Oxford and Cambridge are an hour's drive away.
Bedfordshire house rental - Gostelow House

Gostelow House
Bedfordshire house rental - A view of the pool and back garden

A view of the pool and back garden
Bedfordshire house rental - The dining room

The dining room
Bedfordshire house rental - One of the bedrooms

One of the bedrooms

Location: England

Nearest Airport: Luton Airport at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Leagrave at 5 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: M1 junction 12 at 5 Kilometres
Car: recommended

Availability Calendar

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
British Pounds
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Winter Nov 1, 2009 - Mar 31, 2010 £2,250 - - £550 - - 2 Nights
Apr 1, 2010 - May 31, 2010 £2,500 - - £600 - - 2 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (British Pounds) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • A week over the Christmas period is available at a price of £3000.
    Four days over New Year is available for £2500.
    We require a 25% non refundable booking deposit. The balance is due 3 weeks prior to your arrival. We also ask for £1000 damage deposit sent with the outstanding balance, this is fully refundable immediately after your stay (assuming no damage has occurred).

    Payment receivable in sterling unless otherwise agreed, with all associated fees and charges to be payable by the renter.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • house (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 2500 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • village
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family
General:
  • central heating
  • towels provided
  • linens provided
  • telephone
Kitchen:
  • dish washer
  • oven
  • freezer
  • grill
  • microwave
  • 4 ring stove
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • refrigerator
  • hob
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 7 people
Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom - Toilet, Tub, Shower
    Bathroom - Toilet
Bedrooms:
  • 5 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 14 people
  • Main - 1 Queen, Dual aspect, 5' bed
    Lilac - 1 Double, Overlooks back garden, 4'6
    Green - 1 Double, An Eaves room overlooking the back garden, 4'6
    Chinese - 1 Double, Overlooks the front garden, 4' bed
    Attic - 1 Double, 4'6 bed
    Study - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, Leads from the spiral staircase to the Attic Room
    Lounge - Inflatable double bed available
  • 5 doubles, 1 futon, 1 inflatable mattress.
Entertainment:
  • audio tape player
  • stereo system
  • DVD
  • radio
  • CD
Outside:
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • parking
  • 12 garden chairs
  • 2 beach chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
  • private pool
Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets considered
Local Activities:
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • fishing
  • swimming
  • horseback riding
  • paragliding
  • tennis
  • cycling
  • skiing
  • mountain biking
  • walking
  • sailing
  • wind-surfing
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • recreation center
  • equestrian events
  • museums
  • churches
  • hospital
  • playground
  • laundromat
  • cinemas
  • groceries
  • fitness center
  • pond
Leisure Activities:
  • freshwater fishing
  • gambling casinos
  • outlet shopping
  • sight seeing
  • paddle boating
  • live theater
  • bird watching
  • fly fishing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • zoo
  • scenic drives
  • ruins
  • coin laundry
  • synagogues
  • restaurants
Nearby Services:
  • medical services
  • massage therapist
Notes: CULTURE : Within the immediate proximity are - Woburn Abbey the home of the Duke of Bedfordshire (15 mins), The Rothschilds hunting lodge Ascott House (20 mins), St Alban's Cathedral and Roman Verulaneum (30 mins). A bit further afield are - London (45 mins by train), Oxford (1 hour), Cambridge (1hour). SPORTING - Skiing at Xscape (20 mins), the largest real snow slope in Europe, Watersports (20 mins), Gliding (15 mins), the London Gliding Club, Golf (5 mins), Walking (5 mins), Clay Pigeon Shooting (5 mins). LEISURE - Knebworth House and Wrest Park (20 mins), for various styles of concert. The Stables (20 mins), the Laine Dankworth Centre. Bedforshire's only vineyard (20 mins), Old Warden. GARDENS - Toddington Manor (5 mins), Swiss Gardens (20 mins). ANIMAL LIFE - Woburn Safari Park (15 mins), Whipsnade Zoo (15 mins), Woodside Animal Farm (15 mins). SHOPPING - Milton Keynes (20 mins), London (45 mins), Bicester (60 mins) A discount shopping village.

Further details for this vacation house rental in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Other Activities: clay pigeon shooting

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Rating
5 out of 5

14 friends for a weekend!

Lucy-Lu High Wycombe
Review Submitted: July 14, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
We had a brilliant time at Gostelow House.

The owner was very helpful from beginning to end; communicating regularly and giving clear instructions. She also went above the call of duty taking delivery of a food order and unpacking it before we arrived!

The property is a lovely house with original features, really magical. The garden is fantastic. The heat wave meant we spent most of our time out on the spacious patio, listening to music blasting from the bar and taking regular dips in the pool.

With 14 people staying it was fine space wise. I'm not sure how it would have worked out on a cold or wet weekend when we'd all have been inside but it's certainly spacious for a smaller group. Some rooms are cluttered but the owner cleared fridge, cupboard and wardrobe space for our things and we managed to cater for everyone, for three meals a day with no problems.

I would definitely recommend this property to my friends and family if they were planning a weekend for a big group of people. It is convenient from several directions, a car is useful but Leagrave station is just a few minutes away.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Hen do 11th July

R.A Leeds
Review Submitted: July 15, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
I booked Gostelow House for a weekend for my sister's hendo. It's in a really good location as it is close to Milton keynes and there are a lot of sightseeing hotspots in the area. The house was really lovely, with plenty of room to house the 14 of us. We were made to feel very welcome, with the owner of the house even leaving a couple of bottles of champagne in the fridge as a gift for the bride-to-be! The huge garden with outside bar area and BBQ was the perfect venue for BBQ and games and some of the more crazy hens even managed to brave the pool! The garden felt very secluded, as there is a pub on one side and the village hall on the other, so we were able to make as much noise as we liked! Overall, a fantastic weekend was had by all so thanks to the owners for making it possible!

I would definitley recommend this cottage and hope to visit again in the future.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Weekend break at Gostelow House

Nazia London
Review Submitted: July 1, 2008 Date of Stay: June 2008
I found that this was a fantastic place to go for a weekend break. It is about an hour from north London and really easy to find. The house itself is really pretty - it is refreshing to find 5 double bedrooms rather than having to mess about with single beds and each bedroom is of a good size and very comfortable. The dining table indoors seats ten and you could probably get about four more around there. The garden is fantastic - very large, with a pool, a patio area with dining table and chairs and there are two barbeques. The outside bar and music system are a good touch too. The property is nicely kept and very comfortable, and the owners provide very good customer service.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Gorgeous Gostelow Getaway

Pai London
Review Submitted: June 11, 2008 Date of Stay: May 2008
We rented the house for a quiet country hen weekend for 14 friends. The owner was more than helpful in making the weekend special for us all. Before and during our stay, she went above and beyond the call of duty to help us plan the weekend (for example, she took a delivery of a large number of flowers for us and arranged them around the house). She even left us a couple of bottles of champagne in the fridge.

It's very easy to find the property if you follow the directions given. The house is clean, with sheets and towels provided for all guests. The house has lovely gardens, which were great to sit in and enjoy a leisurely cup of tea.

There is a pub next door (which you can't see or hear from the house) where we went for a hearty Sunday lunch and there are good walks around the local area. The well-stocked kitchen and good-sized reception and dining room, make this place ideally suited to large parties. I would wholeheartedly recommend this place.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Birthday weekend

Rajinder London
Review Submitted: June 5, 2008 Date of Stay: May 2008
I hired Gostelow house to celebrate my birthday with 11 friends. Even before getting to the cottage I had a good experience as the owner was very friendly over the phone in arranging logistics for arriving and answering any questions I had.

Once we arrived the house matched its description and was very well presented; the owner even left two bottles of champagne in the fridge which was a nice gesture. Some of the bedrooms are a bit small but were perfectly adequate and comfortable. Bathroom and kitchen facilities were also good and there is a supermarket nearby if you need to stock up on goods. The owner is also available on the phone to answer any questions about the property.

The garden is very spacious with room to kick a football around and the owner also has garden games to play. There is plenty of outdoor seating and a barbeque which was easy to use.

The only slightly disappointing aspect was the pool could not really be used because of the time of year but should be fine in July/August.

On returning home my deposit was returned within a few days with no problems.

Overall, all of my party had a fantastic time and I would certainly recommend this property to others.
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