Wells Cottage, Chipping Norton

Wells Cottage2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4 + 1 Baby.

Early-1800s character and a three-storey layout give Wells Cottage a bit more personality than the average village stay. It sleeps 4 in 2 kingsize bedrooms, with 2 bathrooms split across the upper floors, so it works well for two couples as much as for a small family. The second-floor bedroom has its own en-suite, and there’s also a small landing seating area up there for a quiet read above the rest of the house. Downstairs, the living room is warmed by an electric wood burner, while the kitchen-diner is set up for proper self-catering rather than just the basics.

For guests who like a village base with a little breathing room, the garden is a real draw: a lawn, patio, furniture and gas barbecue, plus views out over the village. Do note there are 8 steps in the garden, so it may suit some parties better than others. The setting also makes practical sense for days out, with a pub close by, the village shop nearby, golf within 5 miles, and Chipping Norton well placed for touring the wider Cotswolds.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Living room: With electric wood burner and Smart TV.
Kitchen/dining room: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2: With kingsize bed and en-suite with shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.

Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot available on request. Lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and gas barbecue. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are 8 steps in the garden. Couples and family bookings only.

This delightful, three-storey cottage from the early 1800s has been renovated throughout with contemporary interiors, and has a landing area with two comfortable chairs on the second floor where you can unwind. It is found in the centre of the pretty Cotswold village, Hook Norton, just a stone’s throw from one of the local village pubs and close to the village shop. The cottage boasts outstanding views of the village and a surprisingly large private garden. Hook Nortonis famous for its brewery, one of the last few remaining Victorian breweries in the UK which produces award-winning real ales, and has a visitor centre, café and guided tours.

If you’re more of a spirits drinker, the Cotswold Distillery is just over 5 miles away where you can go to sample local gin and whisky. Situated between Chipping Norton and Banbury, the cottage is the perfect base from which to explore the Cotswolds; close by are the picturesque market towns of Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Morton-in-the-Marsh.

Great days out can be had nearby in Oxford, 23 miles; Blenheim Palace, 15 miles; Stratford-Upon-Avon, 22 miles; Warwick Castle, 30 miles, as well as at the many National Trust sites in the surrounding area. If you prefer setting out on foot or by bike to enjoy the countryside, an array of routes are accessible and maps are provided. There are two golf courses within 5 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yard