The Cottage
Indoors, Lambert's Cottage [and guests] enjoys the following:
1. Excellent views of Stamford north of the river, from both bedrooms.
2. Quality crisp Egyptian cotton bed linen.
3. An exceptionally large bathroom with the 'wow' factor, complete with individual shower compartment. [sanitary fittings steam cleaned at changeovers]
Outdoors: Lambert's Cottage [and guests] enjoys the following:
1. A delightful high-walled private south [sunny] facing courtyard, complete with traditional slate roofed arbour, where guests can enjoy an intimate alfresco wining and dining experience, or simply relax in vintage Lloyd Loom armchairs.. A barbecue with fuel can be arranged for guests.
2. Access to the courtyard is direct from the front door, via a passageway, typical of so many French residences.
3. Notwithstanding that no off-street parking exists, there are many streets [including Church Street] close to Lambert's Cottage which allow unrestricted parking. A large public car park is only a short walk away. A map of the area, indicating the best parking locations, will form part of a 'handout' to guests.
Here is a brief description of the rooms, with some photos underneath:
The Courtyard - A veritable oasis of calm located in the heart of historic Stamford, much favoured by Lambert's guests for enjoying romantic alfresco meals or for simply enjoying the sunshine whilst relaxing in vintage LLoyd Loom armchairs.
The Kitchen - Notwithstanding its compact dimensions, the well fitted kitchen accesses and overlooks the delightful courtyard, whilst combining period charm [porcelain belfast sink/teak worktops] with modern appliances [stainless steel electric oven/gas hob/hood]
The Dining Room - A lovely intimate characterful room full of rustic charm overlooking the courtyard, featuring brick floor, exposed chimney breast and 'scrubbed' pine table with French style 'shabby-chic' dining chairs.
Lounge - An exceptionally elegant room featuring waxed floorboards, georgian cornice/ceiling rose, ample seating arrangements, specially sourced painted furniture in the French 'shabby -chic' style including writing desk, imposing fireplace and large early Victorian overmantle mirror comletes the scene.
The Blue Bedroom - A twin bedded room echoing romantic French overtures, furnished with iron/brass bedsteads from a French chateau and specially sourced painted furniture in the 'shabby-chic' style, against an impressive backdrop of duck egg blue 'silk' effect wallpaper. Lovely view of Stamford.
The Pink Bedroom - A double bedded room echoing romantic French overtures, furnished with specially sourced painted furniture in the 'shabby-chic' style, against an impressive backdrop of 'soft' pink 'silk' effect wallpaper. Original cast iron fireplace, vintage leather luggage, mirrors, and a lovely view of Stamford featuring two church spires completes the fantasy!
The Bathroom - Originally a bedroom but now a most impressive spacious and luxurious 'washroom' featuring recessed cast iron bath, separate walk-in shower and amazing 'dickensian' chimney pot views of the 'big' Georgian houses to High St., St Martins completes the scene.
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