This charming English cottage has been decorated and designed by British owners and even the artwork is by a well-known British painter. The property backs directly onto beautiful hiking and walking trails via a private gate, but the minute you open the front gates, you'll feel you have crossed the ocean and have entered a world gone by; meandering paths, fresh flowers, trees, bushes and hanging plants, French country doors and windows, a sparkling state-of-the-art pool with the latest non-chlorine system, and a jacuzzi in the garden. Plus the master suite has its own therapy tub! Secluded behind high hedges, hidden pathways and romantic gardens, lies this truly unique desert Cottage. Originally built for a large family in 1967, then renovated and opened as a vacation cottage in 2000, it is now owned and managed by its proud British owners. Many fine restaurants, shops and sights of beautiful Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and the Indian Canyons are just a short stroll or a quick car ride from the Cottage. Enjoy Palm Springs beautiful dry climate while indulging in a leisurely breakfast in bed, in the privacy of your garden patio, or beneath the lacey intertwined branches of the orange, lemon and lime trees. Privacy Plus ensures that you can do what you want, when you want - and most importantly with whom you want - during your relaxing vacation. The Cottage has been blamed for twins and triplets so beware! A perfect hideaway for a mother and daughter long weekend or a reunion with old friends. Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, even have a honeymoon here. Your choices are limitless! The Romantically decorated and comfortable large master bedroom with Fireplace opens onto the pool and spa area and offers a king-size bed, cable television with DVD and VCR, 3 large closets and 2 ensuite bathrooms - one with a jacuzzi tub, plus a private office nook with separate computer phone lines, and a computer and printer for your use. The guest queen-size bedroom provides comfort and privacy with large closets, overlooking the tranquil gardens with a bay window with climbing roses around it, a delightful garden, and mountain views. Also includes a TV and VCR. A large third bedroom offers a queen-size bed plus a Murphy full-size bed and its own separate entrance, This bedroom also overlooks the pool, and has a 25" TV. There is also a queen-size hide-a-bed sofa available in the living room. Laptop travelers will appreciate the high speed Internet cable modem connection and printer. Cooks will enjoy a well furnished and spacious kitchen. There are separate His and Her bathrooms and showers plus an outdoor shower, (try it after a swim, it's refreshing, relaxing, and completely private.) There is a covered patio in the front for morning coffee with privacy and majestic mountain views, plus an upstairs view deck in the rear gardens with 360 degree views of the mountains and the city and, at night, the twinkling city lights. This home oozes charm and comfort with every modern convenience to make your stay a pleasure and work-free. There are 3 fireplaces, 2 inside the cottage and one in the garden for cozy barbecues. Located only 3 minutes from one of the Deserts 80+ golf courses, with many more within a 10-20 minute drive. The closest courses to the Cottage are Tahquitz Creek, Mesquite and Fairfields. The Cottage is 5 minutes from Golf Club Drive. There are antiques and paintings and every corner has something special, even a reading library with piped music, nooks and crannies and corners to sit, lie, relax and enjoy. Try this home once, you will be hooked! References available on request.