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  • View of the farm with the hills behind.
  • View of the farm with the hills behind.
  • View of the farm with the hills behind.
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Grooms Cottage
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Overview
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
6 guests
7 nights minimum
Cottage
Grooms is a charming three bedroom barn conversion on Town Farm, with stunning views over the fields below. Town Farm is a working farm nestled at the foot of the Chiltern Hills and has been run by the Leach family since the early 1930s. About 1,000 sheep are farmed on the Beacon Hill and surrounding high ground, while the lower fields are used for crop cultivation. The `Pick Your Own` opens in June and guests can take a picnic and stock up on fruit and vegetables. The farm enjoys fantastic views of the surrounding countryside including the local landmark - Ivinghoe Beacon, which marks the start of the famous Ridgeway Walk. Grooms is a barn conversion which benefits from heating by electric radiators. Please note that rental includes a £30 allowance per week, for electricity and allows u...Grooms is a charming three bedroom barn conversion on Town Farm, with stunning views over the fields below. Town Farm is a working farm nestled at the foot of the Chiltern Hills and has been run by the Leach family since the early 1930s. About 1,000 sheep are farmed on the Beacon Hill and surrounding high ground, while the lower fields are used for crop cultivation. The `Pick Your Own` opens in June and guests can take a picnic and stock up on fruit and vegetables. The farm enjoys fantastic views of the surrounding countryside including the local landmark - Ivinghoe Beacon, which marks the start of the famous Ridgeway Walk. Grooms is a barn conversion which benefits from heating by electric radiators. Please note that rental includes a £30 allowance per week, for electricity and allows us to be able to remain environmentally green as possible. Any extra is charged as used. It is a two storey property with three bedrooms (one double and two twins). One of the twin bedrooms is on the ground floor. Both twin beds have zip link beds if you prefer to have double beds. The ground floor bathroom includes an overbath shower. Upstairs there is also a shower room. The kitchen is fully equipped with cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer. There is a large dining table which comfortably seats six. Outside there is a childrens play area and communal tennis court. Ample parking is available for tenants use. The owner of this property requests a refundable £100 damage deposit for stays of up to 27 days, and one week`s rental for stays of over 28 days. Please see our terms and conditions for further details. Facilities Broadband DVD or Video Microwave Dishwasher Washer / Dryer Iron Additional Information Pets by arrangement only Off street parking available This property has a shared garden Children welcomeMore
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House Rules
Pets Allowed: No
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Pets are charged at £25 each, per week
Bathrooms
1 Shower, 1 Full bath
Meet the host
Angie Leach (Property Manager Town Farm Cottages, Ivinghoe)
Hosting since March 2007
Languages spoken: English
Response Time: Within a few hours
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Reviews (4)
Philip P
Philip P
Horsham, United Kingdom2 contributions
A real home from home - better than home !
This house is very comfortable and well equipped. It is peaceful and offers superb views. There is lots to do within a short drive. We spent four days here with our boys aged 7 and 10 and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Visited August 2014
Written 1 September 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Letsun
Letsun
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and made the most of the location for days out! Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Written 9 September 2014. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Katie A
Katie A
17 contributions
Fantastic accessible accommodation.
We stayed here whilst visiting The Bobath Centre in Finchley, it was lovely. My son is in a wheelchair and found the Homestead met his needs well with a bedroom & bathroom downstairs and only a small step into it which was no problem for his manual chair. The staff over in the office were great and helped out with whatever we needed. I would definitely recommend a visit here for home from home comforts in a beautiful setting, we will be paying them another visit for sure!!
Visited June 2014
Written 24 June 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Roverlass
Roverlass
Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom319 contributions
A Magical Holiday
As our family live in this area and we live in Lincolnshire, we thought it would be nice to rent somewhere for Christmas and have all the family round to visit. We booked for Christmas week and were very happy when they gave us extra tables and chairs to accommodate all our family at the table. The cottage was warm and cosy and our Christmas was made more magical in the fact that it snowed, and the scenery was spectacular. We decorated the cottage and it was filled with family and laughter all week. There was everything you could possibly need in the cottage and I managed to cook for all the family without any problems. We were even able to take our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and we had fabulous walks around the area. We had stayed at 'The Mill' the previous Christmas too (it snowed then as well!) and enjoyed it so much that this is why we booked it again. I would recommend this highly, snow or no snow. It's a lovely clean, well maintained cottage.
Visited December 2011 Travelled with family
Written 18 January 2013. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Ruth M
Ruth M
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Lovely place to stay
The cottage was comfortable. Nice clean laminate floor throughout downstairs on which our baby learnt to crawl. There were one or two small things that needed fixing but we were able to pass on these suggestions at the end of our time and they were gratefully received.
Visited September 2012
Written 19 September 2012. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
  • DVD Player
  • Central Heating
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Highchair
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Kettle
  • Linens Provided
  • Microwave
  • Parking
  • Playground
  • Private Garden
  • Shared Tennis Court
  • Shared Garden
  • Cooker
  • Toaster
  • Towels Provided
  • TV
  • Washer
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fishing Nearby
  • Golf Course Is On Site Or Within 15 Mins Walk
  • Horse Riding Nearby
  • There Are Tennis Courts Nearby
  • Cycling Trips
  • Hiking Trips
  • Rural/Countryside Retreats
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About the neighbourhood
The cottage is at the base of the Chiltern Hills, a beautiful wooded set of rolling hills in the centre of England. London is only 50 minute train ride away, with a wealth of attractions for the visitor. More locally both Ascott House and Waddesdon Manor are 10 minutes and 30 minutes away respectively. Both are owned by the Rothschild family and are stunning properties - Waddesdon has the appearance of a French chateau and is filled with beautiful furniture. Ascott House was described as a 'A palace like cottage, the most luxurious and lovely thing I ever saw'. This was how Gladstone's daughter, Mary, described Ascott after a visit in the 1880s. If you prefer more Medieval History, Warwick Castle or Hampton Court are both accessible (but in opposite directions!) and both offer medieval entertainment at certain times of the year.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Fly to Luton (16 miles away) or Heathrow (36 miles), hire a car from there or take a bus from Luton Airport or a train into London from Heathrow. The property is only a few miles from Tring Station, on the mainline rail from London, and a car would be advised. Please make sure you type the postcode into your SatNav to get directions to Town Farm Ivinghoe.
Activities nearby
Fishing NearbyGolf Course Is On Site Or Within 15 Mins WalkHorse Riding NearbyThere Are Tennis Courts Nearby
Cancellation Policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • No refund available once booking is confirmed

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grooms Cottage
Grooms Cottage is able to accommodate up to 6 guests. See all property details.
Grooms Cottage has 2 bathrooms available. See all property details.
Grooms Cottage has 3 bedrooms available. See all property details.
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