Waterside Cottage, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Waterside is a charming 100-year-old detached cottage that offers a fun and memorable stay, perfect for guests who enjoy relaxing while watching boats drift by. Available for short breaks throughout the year—excluding bank holiday weeks—the property provides a unique holiday experience.

Set within a working boatyard, Waterside is ideal for families looking for something a little different, with boats regularly coming and going throughout the day. It is located just a 20-minute walk from a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, and 25 minutes from a leisure centre. Positioned on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, the cottage is also within easy reach of numerous National Trust properties, historic sites and local attractions. A list of local day boats available for hire can also be provided.

Accommodation

Waterside features a cosy lounge with oak beams and a log-burning stove, a conservatory, terrace and a well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen. The property offers six bedrooms and three bathrooms, making it ideal for larger groups or families.

Bedrooms

The cottage includes:

1 kingsize bedroom with en-suite

1 double bedroom

3 twin bedrooms

1 single bedroom

Duvets, linen and a selection of towels are included. A travel cot is also provided.

The main lounge features a log-burning stove, wooden beams, French doors leading to the conservatory, a TV and DVD player. A small attic lounge, suitable for up to three people, is also available and includes a TV and DVD player.

Dining & Kitchen

The dining room includes a high chair for families with young children.

The farmhouse-style kitchen is well equipped with:

Gas cooker

Microwave

Fridge/freezer

Dishwasher

Bathrooms

The property has three bathrooms:

Bathroom 1 (downstairs, en-suite): WC, two basins, bidet, shower, washing machine and tumble dryer

Bathroom 2: WC, basin and shower over bath

Bathroom 3: WC, basin and shower

Outdoor Space

Guests can enjoy:

Large boatyard grounds

Small, private back garden with barbecue and picnic bench

Front terrace with table and chairs

There is parking for up to four cars directly outside the cottage, with additional parking available in the car park.

Services

Full gas heating and electricity included

Log-burning stove (logs available at £8 per basket; guests are asked not to bring their own due to size suitability)

Access to canal frontage (children must be supervised)

Guests may bring their own canoe or dinghy; no licence is required if they are members of the British Canoe Union

Buoyancy aids available

Fishing permitted with a national rod licence (local day tickets £3; no fishing at the boatyard)

Nearby Attractions

Waterside is within easy reach of a wide range of popular attractions, including:

Milton Keynes & Whipsnade Zoo – 8 miles

Woburn Abbey & Safari Park – 5 miles

Stoke Bruerne & The Waterways Museum – 20 miles

Aylesbury, Bedford and Hemel Hempstead – within 20 miles

Chiltern Hills, Ridgeway Walk & Tring Reservoirs – 6 miles

This unique and character-filled property offers a wonderful base for exploring the local area or simply enjoying boatyard life in a peaceful, scenic setting.

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https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/bedfordshire/7043

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Waterside Cottage, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire (Sleeps 1-11)

Waterside is a 100-year-old detached cottage, is a fun place to be and perfect for guests wishing to sit and relax while watching the boats. Available for short breaks throughout the year except for bank holiday weeks.

Set in a working boatyard, it is perfect for families wishing to experience a different kind of holiday, with lots of boats coming and going. It is a 20-minute walk from a choice of shops, pubs and restaurants, and 25 minutes to a leisure centre. Situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, there are many National Trust properties, and other historic sights and places of interest, nearby. Alternatively, we can provide a list of local day boats available for hire.

Accommodation:

Lounge with oak beams and a log burning stove. Conservatory and terrace. Farmhouse style kitchen, 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The bedrooms available at this holiday cottage have the following amenities:

1 kingsize with en suite.

1 double.

3 twin bedrooms.

1 single bedroom.

Duvets, linen & some towels inc. travel cot supplied.

Lounge with a log burning stove, wooden beams and French doors to conservatory. TV, DVD player.

Small attic lounge is suitable for up to 3 people with TV and DVD player.

In the dining room, a high chair is provided.

The kitchen at this self-catering property is well-equipped, farmhouse-style with gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.

Bathrooms consist of: Downstairs, 1 en suite with WC, 2 basins, bidet, shower, washing machine and tumble dryer, 1 with WC, basin, shower over bath and 1 with WC, basin and shower.

Garden large boatyard grounds with small, private back garden with barbecue and picnic bench and front terrace with table and chairs.

Parking for 4 cars outside cottage, further cars can be left in the car park.

Services:

Full gas heating and electricity all included.

Log burning stove - Logs £8 per basket (please do not bring your own logs as they may not be a suitable size for the fire).

Access to canal frontage (children take care).

You can bring your own canoe/dinghy for use on the canal, a license is not required if you are a member of the British Canoe Union.

Buoyancy aids are available.

Fishing - national rod license required. (local day tickets £3) No fishing at the boatyard.

Nearby:

Milton Keynes & Whipsnade Zoo 8 miles.

Woburn Abbey & Safari Park 5 miles.

Stoke Bruerne & the Waterways museum 20 miles.

Aylesbury, Bedford and Hemel Hempstead all within 20 miles.

Chiltern Hills, Ridgeway walk & Tring Reservoirs 6 miles.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Bedfordshire/7043

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Waterside Cottage, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire (Sleeps 1-11)

Waterside is a 100-year-old detached cottage, is a fun place to be and perfect for guests wishing to sit and relax while watching the boats. Available for short breaks throughout the year except for bank holiday weeks.

Set in a working boatyard, it is perfect for families wishing to experience a different kind of holiday, with lots of boats coming and going. It is a 20-minute walk from a choice of shops, pubs and restaurants, and 25 minutes to a leisure centre. Situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, there are many National Trust properties, and other historic sights and places of interest, nearby. Alternatively, we can provide a list of local day boats available for hire.

Accommodation
Lounge with oak beams and a log burning stove. Conservatory and terrace. Farmhouse style kitchen, 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The bedrooms available at this holiday cottage have the following amenities:

1 kingsize with en suite.
1 double.
3 twin bedrooms.
1 single bedroom.
Duvets, linen & some towels inc. travel cot supplied.
Lounge with a log burning stove, wooden beams and French doors to conservatory. TV, DVD player.
Small attic lounge is suitable for up to 3 people with TV and DVD player.

In the dining room, a high chair is provided.

The kitchen at this self-catering property is well-equipped, farmhouse-style with gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.

Bathrooms consist of: Downstairs, 1 en suite with WC, 2 basins, bidet, shower, washing machine and tumble dryer, 1 with WC, basin, shower over bath and 1 with WC, basin and shower.

Garden large boatyard grounds with small, private back garden with barbecue and picnic bench and front terrace with table and chairs.

Parking for 4 cars outside cottage, further cars can be left in the car park.

Services
Full gas heating and electricity all included.
Log burning stove - Logs £8 per basket (please do not bring your own logs as they may not be a suitable size for the fire).
Access to canal frontage (children take care).
You can bring your own canoe/dinghy for use on the canal, a license is not required if you are a member of the British Canoe Union.
Buoyancy aids are available.
Fishing - national rod license required. (local day tickets £3) No fishing at the boatyard.

Nearby
Milton Keynes & Whipsnade Zoo 8 miles.
Woburn Abbey & Safari Park 5 miles.
Stoke Bruerne & the Waterways museum 20 miles.
Aylesbury, Bedford and Hemel Hempstead all within 20 miles.
Chiltern Hills, Ridgeway walk & Tring Reservoirs 6 miles.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Bedfordshire/7043

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The Granary, Wingfield, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

The Granary is a collection of three, beautifully restored holiday homes at Wingfield near Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire. Our cottages have been tastefully converted and offer a complimentary blend of rustic farmhouse living and modern facilities and amenities.

Our accommodation has been converted from a 19th-century grain & feed store, into 3 brick built cottages set around a sunny courtyard. All properties have been finished to a very high standard, with much care and attention paid to every aspect of the holiday homes.

Outside is a picnic area which has stunning views across the Bedfordshire countryside. This is a fantastic place to relax with the family, away from the stresses of modern day living. 

Wingfield is a great place to stay, whether you are in the area on business or pleasure. There are many local attractions and places of interest close by, including:

Xscape. 
Milton Keynes. 
MK1 Shopping & Leisure Park. 
The Grove Theatre. 
Dunstable. 
Wrest Park. 
Bletchley Park. 
Althorpe House. 
Northampton. 

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Bedfordshire/16540

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