To a Fossebridge cottage with love:

Robert and Veronica create a true Cotswolds one up, one down.

When Robert and Veronica Jenkins decided to live away from their beloved Inn at Fossebridge...they decided to move just twenty yards and create a home in a derelict 160 year old barn.

Today, their one up,one down is creating so much attention among guests, that they expect to refurbish all the other buildings on the site to provide perfect holiday hideaways for guests.

The have created their new home in the same Georgian style of the 300 years old inn, which has become a key centre for shortbreak holidays for holidaymakers from both the UK and overseas.

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The barn as it was six months ago
Today's upstairs	Today's downstairs.

The cottage ground floor is in true Cotswold style, with traditional furniture, a wood burner, adjoining high quality kitchen and cloakroom.

Upstairs there's a large bedroom with ensuite bath, wash basins, and built in wardrobe. The whole cottage has been recreated by Gloucestershire craftsmen using stone, slates and wood from the locality.

The staircase is a major feature; handmade in oak, as are the doors, window boards and other featured areas.

Robert said:" It is a true delight and we are both very proud of what has been achieved by some tlc and great Gloucestershire craftsmen.

"When the financial world has settled down we really hope to convert the other outbuildings as luxury bedrooms and studios for guests seeking something really traditional in magnificent surroundings".

Reservations may be made by calling Elizabeth or Robert Jenkins on 01285 720721.

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Note: All press inquiries please to Robin Thompson 07966 495908; email robin@pollybox.co.uk. Photographs of the property are also available from Robin Thompson.

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