A Grade II listed building that used to be a Toll House. Exposed beams, wooden floors large fireplaces and a wonderfull character. The main house has a double bedroom and a twin bedroom with the modern family bathroom downstairs. Wooden beams add to the character. A further double bedroom with...

Welcome to Rambling Rose Cottage, brought to you exclusively by Character Cottages, local specialists in stylish, Cotswold holiday rentals. Rambling Rose Cottage is a beautiful Cotswold stone cottage, located on a quiet lane in the peaceful village of Upper Oddington, close to the famous market...

Welcome to Rose Walk Cottage, brought to you exclusively by Character Cottages, local specialists in stylish, Cotswold holiday rentals. Rose Walk Cottage is a beautiful Cotswold stone cottage, located on a quiet lane in the peaceful village of Upper Oddington, close to the famous market town of...

Welcome to The Forge, brought to you exclusively by Character Cottages, local specialists in stylish, Cotswold holiday rentals. Dating back to the 18th century, The Forge is a beautifully refurbished Cotswold stone cottage with a lovely private garden, which sits on a quiet road in the picturesque...

Byeways is a beautiful thatched cottage built circa 1650 located in the Cotswold village of Long Compton. The village of Long Compton, which gets it's name for the length of the village extending along the old road joining Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon, is considered to be the gateway to the...

Welcome to Climbing Rose Cottage, brought to you exclusively by Character Cottages, local specialists in stylish, Cotswold holiday rentals. Climbing Rose Cottage is a beautiful Cotswold stone cottage, located on a quiet lane in the peaceful village of Upper Oddington, close to the famous market...

Sun Cottage - a handsome, traditional Cotswold stone cottage with a stylish conversion - is new to the market. This delightful cottage has been stylishly refurbished and updated to modern luxury standards, while retaining its original, rustic charm. It features an inglenook fireplace and a wood...

A period 4 bedroom cottage sleeping 7, with some lovely features both modern and old. Set on 3 levels this cottage makes the ideal place to come and explore the North Cotswolds from as a family or a group of friends. Period features such as the inglenook fireplace and old bread oven door, as well...

Comfortable Cotswold cottage four miles from Burford in the heart of the Royal Hunting Forest in Oxfordshire .Great for hiking or sight seeing. Wychways cottage is close to Oxford and its dreaming spires, Blenheim Palace, Burford Wild life Park and Burford Garden Centre.Cheltenham and Bicester...

Aintree (at the back of the courtyard to the left of the central arches) was once a stable, but is now more country house than cottage, let alone stable. The front door opens into a lofty drawing room, large, handsome and rather grand, with pictures, 18th century engravings, table lamps, books...

This cosy old Cotswold stone cottage is an ideal bolt-hole for those wishing to unwind, whatever the season. It is situated in the village of Chadlington in the Evenlode valley close to the Wychwood Forest, and offers superb countryside walks. Chadlington is well placed for exploring the many...

Broadwell Farm, as photographed in '25 Beautiful Homes', is a Grade II listed 17th century farmhouse, providing wonderful holiday accommodation in the peaceful village of Broadwell. This very pretty village, with lovely Cotswold stone cottages has a gentle stream running through it with a ford and...

Welcome to Robin Cottage, brought to you exclusively by Character Cottages, local specialists in stylish, Cotswold holiday rentals. One of a short row of Cotswold stone cottages in a picturesque village, Robin Cottage is immaculately presented and has a beautiful, enclosed front garden. The...

Duckling Cottage is a delightfully renovated Cotswold stone cottage in the very pretty and peaceful village of Bledington. The mixture of beautiful stone and thatch country cottages date back to the 17th and 18th century. Situated in the Evenlode Valley, it is set on the attractive village green...

Your guide to The Garden Cottage at Five Bells Welcome to Garden Cottage, we hope you enjoy your stay Any idyllic cottage to get away from it all and from which to explore the Cotswolds. Secluded and private it offers a cosy retreat. In the heart of the quiet village of Bledington the cottage is...

Welcome to Star Cottage, brought to you exclusively by Character Cottages, local specialists in stylish, Cotswold holiday rentals. Star Cottage is a traditional Cotswold stone cottage, built in 1845 to house the family of a worker at the local brewery, in the beautiful village of Little Compton....

Le Manoir Cottage is a tastefully decorated, relaxed and cosy house nestled into the Cotswold village of Nether Westcote. It is in the perfect location for some lovely walks, gardens, restaurants, shops and pubs, including The Feathered Nest Country Inn which serves excellent food and is within...

Welcome to Rose End Cottage, brought to you exclusively by Character Cottages, local specialists in stylish, Cotswold holiday rentals. Rose End Cottage is a beautiful Cotswold stone cottage, located on a quiet lane in the peaceful village of Upper Oddington, close to the famous market town of...

Tucked away in a private spot within walking distance to the village pub, the cottage has been beautifully refurbished to the highest standard and is full of cute little touches which really gives it a warm and welcoming feel. Up to 8 guests can be accommodated in 4 comfortable bedrooms and the...

Providing space and comfort, this converted 19th century barn is perfect for family gatherings, or friends to get together. Attractive rural surroundings with sweeping views, a suntrap garden and a beautifully appointed and very comfortable interior ensure this converted 19th century barn makes...

Set in its own apple orchard, Bookers was built in the 19th century in traditional mellow Cotswold stone. The front door opens into a large peaceful drawing-room – off white walls, pale blue-and-white striped Nina Campbell curtains, a huge cream buttoned three seater chesterfield, a smaller blue...

Located close to the lovely village of Shipton-under-Wychwood and the small town of Burford,there’s plenty of natural and beautiful sights to visit and enjoy. There are many country walks and trails originating from the village. Further afield,take day trips in the historical and academic city of...

This property is quietly situated in the centre of an area of outstanding natural beauty within the conservation village of Shipton-under-Wychwood with lovely pubs,shops,restaurants and tea rooms,all within easy reach. The village itself hosts a 13th century church facing the green boarding...

Huntsbury Cottage is a superb four bedroom house with generous accommodation. It boasts a large open plan kitchen living room, beautiful flagstone floor with modern central island and four oven oil Aga. Large bi-fold doors open out onto the rear terrace and gardens with stunning views across open...

This property sits within miles of open country with an excellent variety of shops,pubs,restaurants and tea rooms in historic Cotswold town of Burford,just four miles away. The nearby historic towns of Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Norton are just 8 miles down the road or the popular...

Welcome to Woodbine Cottage, brought to you exclusively by Character Cottages, local specialists in stylish, Cotswold holiday rentals. Woodbine Cottage is a beautiful, grade II listed Cotswold stone property, laid out over three floors, with a lovely enclosed garden. The cottage is located in the...

Lodge Cottage is a recently renovated eighteenth century cottage with it's own private garden and accessed via a quiet courtyard. The cottage sleeps four in 2 bedrooms with a four poster bed in a spacious bedroom with en-suite shower room and a twin / double bedroom using a family bathroom with...

This rural barn is set in an elevated position with outstanding views at the edge of a farm,and former Royal hunting lodge. Close to the village of Shipton-under-Wychwood,five miles from Burford and close to Witney with local shops and pubs this is an excellent base for touring the Cotswolds and...

This beautiful stone cottage was originally where the previous owner kept her pony and trap for transport in the 1880's and it has since been converted into a delightful detached holiday cottage. It is positioned on the edge of the owners large garden which used to form part of the old village...

Markets and fairs have been held in Stow-on-the-Wold’s square since the 12th century,and they still continue today,with events held on various dates weekly,monthly and yearly,so you could well catch one if you check local listings before heading on holiday. A bustling town with an array of...

The Pavilion has unrivalled views of the beautiful rolling countryside. Full-length french windows running the length of the property afford a 180 degree panorama of farmland and woods stretching five miles in every direction. The bucolic setting is second to none: although on the edge of a...

Top Cottage is a beautiful, well presented property dating back to the 1800's. Originally four workmen's cottages, this property has been sympathetically restored to provide a high standard of accommodation. Period features and creature comforts combine to create a comfortable holiday home. Antique...

Ivy Cottage a newly remodelled, striking two bedroom cottage located in the heart of the pretty village of Long Compton. Ideal for a discerning group of four who are seeking a boutique retreat in the countryside, Ivy’s beautiful and stylish interior won’t disappoint. Recently renovated from a...

Ryeworth is our largest cottage, designed to comfortably accommodate 6 or where groups have booked multiple properties up to 18 can gather for meals at the long dining table in the spacious, open plan ground floor. The ground floor has hard wearing flag stones throughout, lots of seating to...

This property lies in the pretty village of Firfield,which is lined with chocolate-box cottages and a 13th century church,with an early English chancel still present. There is a lovely gastro pub  a little further down the road in Nether Westcote. The neighbouring village of Idbury,high up on a...

Weir House, set in its own pretty garden, is the biggest and most beautiful of all our cottages. In fact it’s so big, with five en-suite bedrooms, a games room, a drawing room and a dining room, as well as a big kitchen that the word cottage is a bit of a misnomer. The private drive to Weir...

Saratoga has always been everyone’s favourite honeymoon cottage, whether it be their first honeymoon, second or twenty-second – or even if they haven’t quite got round to tying the knot yet, in which case Saratoga’s unique ambience might just provide the necessary nudge. The front door opens into...

Kite's Gate is a beautiful cottage that sleeps six. As part of Kingham Cottages it can also be booked for larger groups with other properties. Please note we do not do single night bookings. Bookings run from Fri - Mon (3 nights) or Mon - Fri (4 nights). The first floor has the master bedroom...

The Bledington Barn is a luxurious eco-friendly property for up to six guests situated in the heart of the Cotswolds. The pre-existing, 300 year old, dilapidated barn was beautifully renovated, recycling and re-purposing the majority of old materials, to create a spacious property with opulent...

This traditional barn adjoining the owner's home is set in the stunning Cotswold countryside and has been wonderfully renovated, retaining many of its original features while adding a contemporary feel. The property is set just outside the picturesque village of Long Compton which has a local well...

Great Rollright is situated in The Cotswolds AONB,with easy access to the national road and rail network (via Kingham),and within easy travelling distance of Chipping Norton,Bicester,Stow-on-the Wold and Oxford. There’s no shortage of visitor attractions and historical places of interest in the...

Welcome to Maple House, brought to you exclusively by Character Cottages, local specialists in stylish, Cotswold holiday rentals. Maple House is a stylish and spacious detached property, which is peacefully located in the idyllic Cotswolds village of Kingham, close to the well known market towns...

Rural charm with a luxurious finish in a hidden corner of the beautiful Cotswold village of Kingham. The village itself is blessed with two of the best country pubs in the Cotswolds and with the short walk taking you straight into the stunning countryside, this truly is walker's paradise. The ever...

Just around the corner from one of our favourite Cotswold pubs sits the aptly named Corner Cottage, a delightful cottage, sympathetically restored with style to provide the perfect week-end escape and ideally located as a base for a longer stay exploring all the Cotswolds has to offer. Lower...

Shipton Cottage, which sleeps six, is converted from a long, low Cotswold stone barn and is on one level. It is on the left of Bookers Drive as you turn in, and it has its own car park opposite, to the right. It has a seaside feel to it pale and cool and full of light: when you go in from the...

Goodwood is on the right-hand side of the courtyard as you go in, and is one of the two cottages built originally for the stable grooms. It is warm, inviting and cosy, without being either cramped or twee. The front door opens into a little lobby; off it, opposite, is the utility room/downstairs...

The entrance is to the right of the central arches in the courtyard – you go straight into an enormous open-plan drawing-room/dining-room/kitchen with a high ceiling and large, well proportioned windows. It has pale grey walls, pretty needlework rugs and off-white painted woodwork. The greys are...