The Barn at Westhall Cottage

About this property

The Barn at Westhall Cottage is a picturesque, detached, wooden building resting in the hamlet of Fulbrook, just a short walk by footpath from Burford with off-road parking, pretty gardens, and homely accommodation for two, it is the ideal base for a couple looking for a getaway to the Cotswolds. Park up outside this delightful abode and make your way inside, discovering a fitted kitchen with a selection of amenities including cooking and washing facilities, and the ground floor also houses a contemporary shower room. The extensive relaxed, nature-friendly garden boasts a wide range of roses, clematis and fruit trees. The garden follows regenerative principles to maximise the capture of carbon in the soils and vegetation. The barn has a large south facing verandah to dine alfresco, ideal for enjoying breakfast in the sunshine. On the first floor there is a balcony with furniture where guests can indulge in a tipple as they reflect on the day’s adventures. The first floor comprises of a beautifully furnished studio-style living/dining room with a double bed, so why not enjoy a hearty meal at the dining table, before settling down into the sitting area and warming your feet beside the woodburning stove, and afterwards, cosy up in the plush double bed. Fulbrook is a lovely rural location resting in the outskirts of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a busy local pub, The Carpenters Arms. For a convenience store and an extensive selection of eateries and pubs, head over to Burford. For animal lovers, there are plenty of attractions throughout the local area, including Crocodiles of the World, the Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, and walks with your significant other can be embarked upon throughout the local scenery at sites such as Wychwood Wild Garden, National Trust - Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate, St Kenelm's Well and Sudeley Castle. Try out watersports at Oxford Sailing Club, enjoy a game of golf at one of the local sites, or alternatively spend a day browsing the cafes, eateries, pubs and many charming local shops nestled within the historic city of Oxford, where there is also the intriguing Oxford Castle & Prison and a selection of local museums. Cheltenham and Cirencester are also within reach, offering shopping trips and meals out. For a day out, visit the Oxfordshire Museum, where guests can learn more about local history, as well as Blenheim Palace, Butterfly House, and walks beside the River Glyme, past The Harry Potter Tree and towards The Column of Victory. Make a romantic getaway to remember with a fantastic stay at The Barn at Westhall Cottage.

Burford is possibly one of, if not THE most famous of the Cotswolds' locations. With its medieval bridge, old stone houses and attractive Tudor and Georgian frontages, Burford is justifiably one of the most picturesque towns in England. Often referred to as the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds', the town was originally a fortified Anglo-Saxon ford which later grew to be an important regional crossroads and wealthy wool town. Located mid way between Oxford and Cheltenham (25 mins each away) it is a little haven of history and beauty that many come to fall in love with when they visit.

The 16th century Tolsey building, once the meeting place for medieval merchants, now houses The Tolsey Museum, a delightful local museum illustrating the town's social and industrial past. The church is stunning, a real gem architecturally with many interesting memorials charting some of Burford's great families. There is also the signature, on the baptisimal font, of Antony Sedley, one of the Levellers besieged in the church in 1649 - three of the ringleaders were executed by Oliver Cromwell's men in the churchyard. History awaits!

With little changing over the centuries, Burford is now very popular with visitors, both for its beauty and history but also for its shopping and antiques, and for the wide variety of places to eat, with restaurants, pubs and teashops. It is an ideal base for visiting The Cotswolds area as it is within easy driving distance of popular attractions such as Blenheim Palace, Sudley Castle, Warwick Castle and several National Trust Houses and Gardens. Bourton on the Water, Bibury, Cirencester and Stow on the Wold are all with 25 minutes from the property.

Accommodation

Studio-style, first-floor living/dining room with double bed with woodburning stove and balcony.

Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.

Kitchen

Electric storage heaters.

Cuisinart multi-cooker (griddle/cooker/steamer) - full instructions provided,3-1 combi microwave/oven/grill, air fryer, fridge/freezer, washing machine, compact dishwasher, rice cooker/steamer, kettle, toaster, sandwich toaster, Nespresso 'original' capsule coffee machine, milk frother.

Smart TV, WiFi with high speed broadband.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Iron and ironing board.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Enclosed front garden with large verandah, barbecue, furniture and lawn.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking or vaping in the house or garden.

Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.4 miles.

Close to main road, so inevitably some road noise can be heard from property.

No children; this is an adult-only property.

Check-in from 3.30pm, check-out by 11am.

Property is in a rural setting and surroundings can be muddy in wet weather.