Honeysuckle Cottage (Blockley)

About this property

Built from beautiful golden stone, Honeysuckle Cottage is a classic Cotswold cottage, resting on a quiet street in the historic village of Blockley. The property is the ideal country break for a small family or two couples, seeking a relaxing getaway.

Be welcomed into the bright and characterful sitting room where you can look forward to sinking into the inviting sofas and watching your favourite show, whilst the woodburning stove is crackling away in the background, keeping you warm and toasty.

You will find the refurbished bathroom located at the back of the cottage, with fabulous views over Blockley Valley, which contains a roll top bath with a rainfall shower over.

The lower ground-floor is home to the well-presented kitchen and dining room, where the budding chef of the group will be delighted with the contemporary appliances and selection of cookery books, to help with rustling up a heart-warming meal, to be enjoyed in the delightful dining room surrounded by exposed wooden beams, and flagstone flooring, where you can store your wine in the handy wine rack, as well as store your boots in the boot cupboard.

When the night draws to a close, make your way up to the first-floor where you will find two king-size rooms, one of which can be changed to a twin room on request making it perfect for a family with children.

In the morning, enjoy your coffee in the enclosed, decked garden area, which is bordered on either side by mature plants, which leads to a lovely seating area at the end of the garden, with stunning uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside. Be sure to make use of the charcoal barbecue when the weather allows!

When you’re ready to head out for the day, start in the picturesque village of Blockley which has a country pub, The Great Western Arms, a historic Norman church, Church of St Peter and St Paul, and the popular community owned shop and café which serves delicious food during the day and hosts a couple of dinner evenings too.

Surrounded by wonderful countryside, there are many walks and cycle routes on its doorstep including The Monarch’s Way long distance walking trail which passes through the village and can be followed either north to Chipping Campden or up and over the ridge towards Moreton-in-Marsh, skirting the fringes of Batsford Arboretum which is a 56-acre garden with trees and shrubs from around the world in the plant centre and a café.

At Honeysuckle Cottage, you are close to the bustling market town of Stow-on-the-Wold where you can take a walk around the market square, which is the heart of the community and offers boutique shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, as well as the Farmers’ Market which occurs every second Thursday of each month, featuring inviting local produce.

For a wonderful stay in the Cotswolds, choose Honeysuckle Cottage as your base.

An ancient village once famous for its silk and corn mills, Blockley lies just 3 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh and features a unique collection of honey-coloured buildings with a pretty village green, two excellent pubs, serving hearty food and real ale, as well as a village store and café, serving dinner on a Friday night. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of the village, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way and the Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close by. Very close by, Moreton-in-Marsh boasts many elegant 18th century buildings and is home to traditional inns, tea rooms, restaurants and individual shops to suit all tastes. It also offers its own train station and lies on the intersection of the Paddington rail line from London. The town hosts the Moreton-In-Marsh Show, one of the UK's largest one-day agricultural shows, as well as the Moreton Beer Festival, an annual French Market, and a large outdoor market every Tuesday. The highest town in the Cotswolds, this ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly farmers' market. Close by is Bourton-on-the-Water, which lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is known as the Venice of the Cotswolds as the River Windrush runs through the centre. Also within reach is the spa town of Cheltenham, boasting an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, as well as being famous for its horseracing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within driving distance, making Blockley a great base for a Cotswolds holiday.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

2 x king-size room (one zip/link, can be twin on request).

Ground-floor bathroom with roll-top bath, waterfall shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Lower ground-floor kitchen.

Lower ground-floor dining room

Gas central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, filter coffee maker, hairdryer.

Smart TV, DVD player, WiFi, selection of cookery books.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot available.

Free roadside parking.

Decked enclosed garden with furniture and charcoal barbecue (without coal).

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.3 miles