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The warmest of welcomes awaits every guest at Roberts Farm. Whether you are here on business or simply taking a break you will enjoy Self Catering accommodation of the highest quality, reflected by our Four Star visit Britain grading. Why not visit Scalford and round off the day nicely by eating at the Kings Arms the local Inn (within staggering distance) which serves top quality home cooked food.
The four star Self Catering accommodation is in the old workers cottage called 'The Bothy'. It has a kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, a sitting area, flat screen TV with DVD and free view and free wireless internet connection. Exposed beams and solid oak flooring make the bedroom with en-suite bathroom a perfect place to enjoy a peaceful sleep. The Bothy is completely self-catering giving you the freedom and flexibility to come and go as you please. Book online or click on this link for more detailed information
In 2006, after being neglected for many years, the renovation of the old farm workers cottage called the Bothy was completed. Using energy saving solar panels and under floor heating it has been renovated to provide high quality self-contained luxury accommodation.
The layout of the building is one up one down. The accommodation is ideally suited for 1 or 2 Adults or a couple with 1 or 2 small children. We do not recommend the accommodation for families with grown up children.
On the ground floor it has a sitting area and extremely well appointed kitchenette with microwave, dishwasher and oak breakfast bar. The sitting area has a flat screen digital TV with DVD and CD player. A selection of DVD's and CD's are provided. A new high quality sofa opens into a queen size fully sprung sofa bed. Guests have the use of a Washer/Dryer in the farm house utility room, £1 per wash, £2 per wash and dry via the honesty box., iron and ironing board are also provided. Fresh flowers decorate the room and a welcome pack of tea, coffee, sugar, home baked bread, butter, milk, juice and fresh eggs from our own hens await you on your arrival.
Upstairs the exposed beams and oak floors make the double bedroom with en-suite bathroom the perfect place for a peaceful nights sleep. A hair dryer, dressing gowns, and a range of Gilchrest and Soames toiletries are supplied for your enjoyment.
Prices include central heating, electricity, tapped water, linen, towels etc. Free use of the Wi-Fi (wireless) broadband internet connection on your own computer.
There is ample free secure off road parking in the courtyard outside the cottage. We also welcome motor cyclists, cyclists and walkers. Motor bikes and cycles can be stored under cover in the old barn.
Drying facilities are available for wet outdoor clothing. For fisher people, a freezer is available for storing your catch of the day.
Scalford lies 3 miles north of Melton Mowbray. It is an ancient village, well over 1100 years old and it's Saxon name, originally 'Shalford', means 'Shallow Ford'. Scalford's church is a focal point for the village and is the only one in the country which is dedicated to St Eglewin (a seventh century saint). There is also a Methodist church which holds weekly services. In 1303 the village had a fair and a weekly market and until recently was a producer of Stilton Cheese. Scalford also boasted a railway station in former times. In 1801 Scalford's total population was 333. In 1901 it was 631 and by 2001 there were 618 residents and 244 dwellings in the village.
The Kings Arms Inn & Restaurant serves a good selection of local beers and has a reputation for excellent food served in traditional pub surroundings. The pub is only a 3 minutes walk from your front door, in the centre of the village. There are several other very good pubs and restaurants in the area. We will be happy to point you in the right direction any time during your visit.
Tel 44 (0)1664 444730
www.robertsfarm.co.uk
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