... in Blamphayne, an interesting conversion from a former cider barn to a very smart house, attached at ground floor level only to its neighbour (permanent residents), in outstanding countryside. Sunny terrace (table/chairs, barbecue) with lovely long views across the valley; wooden bridge over stream (shallow but 2’ drop) leads to a pretty garden. Downstairs, particularly spacious with light, warm colours, fine antique furniture, music system with ceiling speakers. Entrance lobby (loo, washbasin); L-shaped, cream and sunshine-yellow fitted Shaker kitchen/breakfast room (5-burner gas range cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, pine table/chairs), with French windows to terrace and garden. Three steps down to large, elegant and comfortable living (woodburner, window seat)/dining room (fine oak furniture, French windows to garden). Upstairs, three bedrooms (all with lovely long countryside views) gallery twin, a small but pretty double, another larger double with attractive wrought iron bedstead, window seat and en suite shower-room (suite); walk-in cupboard (washing machine); bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). Use of owners’ (live close by) tumble drier by arrangement. Phone, and Broadband available by arrangement. No smoking. Spring water. Good, quiet base for walking and cycling. Much appreciated cottage.