Ashton Country Estate

Luxury Holiday Houses & Hotel

THE GAINSBOROUGH HOUSE

The Gainsborough House is full of character features with a large living / dining / kitchen area and 4 beautifully appointed bedrooms. All bedrooms are on the ground floor with the living area on the first floor.

The Lady Rothschild Dairy consists of three properties around a U-shaped central courtyard (Constable / Turner & Gainsborough) – so the possibility is there to book all three houses which equals 13 bedrooms and can sleep 25, there is also a small cottage right next door that sleeps 6.

One or two  well-behaved small / medium sized dogs will be considered – please let us know the breed.

 

FACILITIES
Ground Floor

  • King size Bedroom with ensuite shower & WC
  • Twin room with ensuite shower & WC
  • King size bedroom
  • Double bedroom
  • Large family bathroom with separate shower cubicle and roll top bath

First Floor

  • Large open plan sitting / dining room (Dining table seats up to 8 people)
  • Open plan kitchen
  • Large double doors with ‘Juliette Balconies’ opening up to spectacular views of the countryside

Postcode: PE8 5LZ

The Gainsborough House is located within the Lady Rothschild Diary Complex. Use the postcode PE8 5LZ to find the property. Look for a black sign with white writing “Lady Rothschild Dairy” – you can turn into the courtyard to unpack your belongs and then please park in the gravelled parking area at the back of the properties.

Prior to Arrival

Please let us know your estimated time of arrival. The property may be ready earlier than the normal 4pm check-in time. Please enquire a couple of days before. When you are circa 20 minutes from the property please call us on 01832 272264  / 07836207584

Personal Check-In

One of our team members will personally check you into the property, no matter what time it is. They will give you a quick run through on how to use the equipment in the property including heating etc and answer any questions you may have. We live on the Estate and are contactable 24hrs a day in the case of emergencies.

All the home comforts you would expect including:

  • Crisp white bed linen
  • One bath sheet per guest
  • Bath mats / handtowels
  • Electricity / Water and Heating included in the price
  • Free WiFi
  • Flat screen TV
  • DVD Player
  • Electric Cooker
  • 1/2 Fridge
  • 1/2 Freezer
  • Fully equipped kitchen including toaster, microwave
  • Iron & Ironing board
  • Hairdryer
  • Weber BBQ (you need to supply your own charcoal)

Basic grocery supplies provided:

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Tea bags
  • Instant coffee
  • Sugar
  • Dishwashing liquid
  • Hand soap
  • Dishwasher tabs (one for each day)
  • Washing machine powder / or tabs
  • Cling film / tinfoil
  • General rubbish bags
  • Food waste bags
  • Selection of cleaning products
  • WC rolls
  • Paper kitchen roll

Please Note: Stocks of these items are not replenished during your stay – these are only a few basics to get you started.

Extra Paid Services:
There are a number of trusted local suppliers who can provide activities, catering and entertainment services to enhance your stay. Please find out more on our Extras & Services page.

The Gainsborough House has the use of a nearby communal garden which includes a purpose built BBQ (you need to supply your own charcoal).

Guests also have the use of your very own hand built traditional Shepherds Hut!

AVAILABILITY & PRICING
Weekends

2 Nights arriving on a Friday

£1,150
Long Weekends

3 Nights arriving on Thursday or Friday

£1,350
Full Week

7 nights arriving on a Friday or Monday

£1,850
Other arrival days can often be accommodated – contact us to check
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Check-in 4pm / Check-out 10am