The Old School House Retreat is a beautiful and unique self-contained apartment in the east part of a large Victorian former village school house. With its own garden room and use of the gardens and summer house, it offers opportunities to relax, unwind and revel in this idyllic, rural setting, and yet, is only 25 mins away from Cheltenham Racecourse! From the doorstep, you and your dog can enjoy many picturesque village walks with panoramic views of iconic landmarks in the distance. Your accommodation is an entire self-contained apartment in the east part of a larger Grade II listed Victorian former village school. The apartment comprises a double bedroom, en-suite, fully fitted kitchen/dining area, and sitting room on the mezzanine level. It also boasts a stunning garden room for your use and has its own level entrance with plenty of parking. The Old School House Retreat is a historic building with two large stone tracery windows to the north and south. These, along with a cathedral vaulted ceiling, gives a great sense of space and light. There's another east facing window and two roof lights, so the entire living areas are drenched in light. You enter from the driveway into the garden room, a beautiful Victorian style conservatory which complements the building, and offers a huge space to use as you wish. In here, you'll find loungers for reading or relaxing in the winter or spring sunshine, and a table where you can eat, drink or just relax and enjoy the peaceful environment. From here, you enter your apartment through a large antique pine front door to the open plan kitchen and dining area. There is an open staircase leading to the mezzanine level with a galleried balcony. At the rear of the downstairs area is the bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and modern en-suite. You'll find everything you need in here for home-from-home comfort and hotel luxury. Upstairs is the sitting room with triple aspect views across the gardens, farm land and neighbouring field. There's a 52" smart TV for a fabulous film night experience, and an array of books and jigsaw puzzles for you to use during your stay. There is wifi throughout and the heating and hot water will be pre-set and can be controlled via a portable Hive controller. Your dog is welcome with open arms and we provide a bed which can be lined with your dog's favourite blanket from home. There is a food/water bowl in the cupboard and a towel for drying your dog after walks and a wash. There is an outside tap with a spray attachment across the patio area where you can wash your dog/wellies after muddy walks. As dog owners, we have all the paraphernalia so don't worry if you forget anything. Outside, the house is surrounded by mature gardens and available for your use. There is a summer house, sun loungers and double swing bed to enjoy in the summer months. In the evenings, you can sit around the fire pit or BBQ using the charcoal kettle BBQ. The garden is the perfect place to while away a summer's day.