The English Country Garden
5 guests
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3 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
+1 extra toilet
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Take the most quintessential thatched cottage you ever did see, located in the heart of the Cotswolds. Add a suntrap, walled garden for morning coffees and evening barbecues. Throw in a 15th Century National Trust-owned inn, just a stone's throw away, for long lazy lunches. And all tied up in the neat little bow that is Bretforton, a thriving village with footpaths leading to orchards, open fields, and riversides. This is a countryside idyll like no other. Inside, this Grade II-Listed home delivers all the character and charm. You'll find window seats and inglenook fireplaces for cosying up. In the traditional kitchen, complete with a range cooker, you'll find a welcome pack waiting, stuffed with goodies including scones, jam, and clotted cream. Climb the winding staircase and discover serene bedrooms with picture-perfect window views. And in the bathroom, a slipper tub placed just so beneath a roof skylight for night-time stargazing. When it's time to spread your wings, jump in the car, and you can be in the bustling village of Broadway with its museums, shops, pubs, and cafes for cream teas in a mere twelve minutes. However, we wouldn't blame you if you decided to stay just exactly where... you are.
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What to expect
Highlights
Open the door onto your countryside escape
Enjoy a glass of fizz in the pretty, walled garden on arrival
Let your host organise for a private chef to take the reins
Drift off in serene, peaceful surroundings
Discover the beauty of the Cotswolds, starting in the bustling village of Broadway (a twelve-minute drive)
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Home truths
Child-friendly amenities such as a cot, stairgate, highchair and fire guards are available at no extra charge, just request with your host in advance
There’s free parking in the village square opposite the cottage
Your host may ask you to put the occasional watering can on the bedding plants – the perfect excuse to play house, we think
Due to the period of the property, there are some creaking floors and low beams which may not suit the vertically gifted
The staircase is winding and steep
There’s a community-run village shop selling homemade goodies, wines, ales, and plenty of essentials
There's a handy utility room next to the kitchen to store muddy boots
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor seating
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Garden
Patio / terrace
TV
Bedrooms & bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet
Extras
VIP services
Fridge fills
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Stratford-upon Avon
Travel north of the Cotswolds and you’ll start to find yourself in the Midlands. This network of historic towns and industrial cities often gets overlooked in favour of the easier-to-define North and South, but there’s plenty going on if you know where to look. Stratford-upon-Avon is the largest draw in the area, and understandably so. Shakespeare’s birthplace is not only noteworthy due to its connection with the bard, but it’s...
Get around
Airport
Coventry Limited
53 min
Oxford (OXF)
1 hr 8 min
Birmingham
1 hr 19 min
Train station
Honeybourne
9 min
Bus stop
School Lane
3 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
8 min
Cafe
8 min
Pharmacy
10 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Martin
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Nobody knows more about the Cotswolds than Martin and his team. They pride themselves on their local knowledge, be it the best farm shops, prettiest cycle routes or can't-miss events. With their expertise, you're guaranteed to have an authentic Cotswold experience – and a fabulous stay in a lovely home, too.
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