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Apple Store Cottage

Charlbury

Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Romantic Retreat
No Pets
Local Pub
This enchanting bolthole at the centre of Charlbury is a wonderful Cotswold sanctuary for a couple to escape to. Its town centre location makes it easy to walk to the town’s pubs, shops and the railway station, yet it is tucked away down a quiet, private drive at the heart of one of Charlbury’s most beautiful residences. Once a coach house to Long Meadow - the parent property – Apple Store Cottage has been beautifully refurbished to create a light and spacious, exclusive holiday home with a unique living-dining-kitchen area, complete with a double-sided wood burner, and a sumptuous bedroom with a spa-like shower room. The cottage has a delightful courtyard terrace, and parking for two cars.
Full Description
Turn off the main street in Charlbury and then head down a small track which leads to a large wooden gate. As the gates open, you’ll be greeted with a breath-taking setting, with Long Meadow ahead and Apple Store Cottage to the right-hand side, with its beautiful wisteria rambling over the entrance and a pretty courtyard terrace to the front.

This secluded cottage is a stunningly stylish bolthole for two in an amazing location. On the ground floor is an open-plan kitchen-dining-living area, oozing style and comfort of the sort that could easily feature in any interior’s magazine. Sitting between the kitchen-dining room and living room is a fabulous wood burner creating the cosiest of ambiances during the cooler months, while French doors open to the courtyard garden and bring the outside in. Upstairs is a unique and romantic bedroom, with a super king-size bed and an adjoining shower room with a double-width, walk-in shower.

To the front of Apple Store Cottage, which is draped in roses and wisteria, is a gravel drive and a charming courtyard garden, which is accessed through the living room’s French doors. The courtyard has a table, two chairs, a garden bench and parasol and is an idyllic spot to sit outside and enjoy a drink or meal at any time of day. The cottage is in the heart of Charlbury, within five minutes’ walk of great pubs and eateries, and on the doorstep of some superb walking, yet it is so tucked away you could easily be in a rural setting enjoying the pretty courtyard garden on sunny days and summer evenings.

Ground Floor


Step in through the front door into the spacious open-plan kitchen-dining-living area, with its stunning rustic-chic styling. A rush mat and freestanding coat stand are provided for guests to hang coats and remove boots and shoes, ready to start their getaway. At every turn there are unique touches that set this romantic bolthole apart from the crowd.

Kitchen/Dining Area:
This delightful space features a dining table with two chairs placed centrally on the flagstone floor, to one side of a double-sided wood burning stove that’s shared with the living room. The fully equipped kitchen has every amenity needed for a self-catering stay, including a dishwasher, oven/hob, microwave, fridge-freezer - all set into shaker-style units with striking slate-grey worktops, plus a washer-dryer that’s been cleverly hidden away under the stairs.

Living Area:
The perfect combination of classic and contemporary Cotswold furniture and accessories, all beautifully styled by the owner, have created this wonderfully rejuvenating space. Here you can sit and relax on the three-seater sofa or armchair in front of the wood burning stove, read a book or watch a film on the smart TV, or open the French doors and let the sounds and fragrances of the garden drift in. A large sisal rug covers the flagstone floor, adding an extra cosy feel, with reading lamps and occasional tables providing the finishing touch.

First Floor

Carpeted stairs with a banister lead up to the bedroom and shower room.

Bedroom:
The super-spacious bedroom has an intriguing interior, combining architectural-chic styling alongside a warm and inviting, romantic ambiance. It features a super-king size bed with a sleigh back headboard that rests against a three-quarter height wall with shaker-style panelling, which cleverly conceals a dressing area with a hanging rail and an antique chest of drawers. Original touches include two wrought iron benches with cushions and the wood burner stack, which emerges through the original wooden floorboards from the living area below and is surrounded by a custom-built ‘cage’. A captain’s chair and table with a lamp provides a lovely spot to sit and read, write or relax. The bedroom overlooks the courtyard garden below and the mature trees and lawn between the cottage and the owners’ home.

Shower Room:
The beautifully light and spacious shower room features Shaker-style panelling, the original stone wall, stripped oak floorboards and a double-width, walk-in shower with a rainfall and handheld shower head. The wash basin is set in a custom-built vanity unit made from a cleverly upcycled chest of drawers, with two mirrors above and a heated handrail to one side. The wide windowsill provides plenty of space to store personal items.

Outside


Immediately in front of the cottage is a small but delightful, English cottage garden, with a pebble and paving stone terrace surrounded by planted borders and overlooking the owners’ front lawn, apple tree and flower beds. The cottage garden is separated from the owners’ lawn by an original, antique railing. Relax outside at the dining table, or sit under the parasol, with just the sound of bees and birds to accompany you – all so surprising with it being in the centre of Charlbury. The terrace is accessed through the living area’s French doors. To the side of the terrace is a parking space for two cars.
Full List of Facilities

Indoor

  • Bedroom One - Super king-size
  • 1 Bathroom - Shower room with walk-in shower, WC
  • Hair dryer - 1
  • Fire - Logs provided for an initial fire (1st October - 31st March)
  • Oven
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Dining table - Seats 2
  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Iron
  • WiFi *Please note that speeds are for guidance only and are not guaranteed
  • TV - Smart
  • Travel cot (cot linen not provided)
  • Stair gates
  • Sound system - HEOS

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Outdoor dining area
  • No BBQ available
  • Parking - Off road parking for 2 cars
On your Doorstep
Supermarkets and Shopping:

Charlbury has a very well-stocked Cooperative Food Store (with a car park), selling a wide range of food and drinks. There is also a Londis convenience store in the town and the Charlbury Deli on Market Street. For larger supermarkets head to Witney (7 miles) where there is a Waitrose, and a Marks & Spencer Food Hall, or Chipping Norton (8 miles) where there is a Sainsbury’s Local, a Cooperative Food Store, Aldi and Marks & Spencer Food Hall.

Other food shopping experiences: Charlbury Farmer’s Market: OX7 3RJ. 2nd Saturday – March – June – September – December (9am-1pm)
Diddly Squat Farm Shop (Jeremy Clarkson): open every Thursday to Sunday and Bank Holidays (9.30am-4.30pm)

Eating Out:
  • The Bull Inn at Charlbury (200 metres)
  • The Hare at Milton under Wychwood (7 miles)
  • The Chequers at Churchill (8 miles)
Walks:

Charlbury is in the beautiful Evenlode Valley, surrounded by glorious Cotswold countryside, with walks in every direction, including along the River Evenlode to Ditchley Park mansion. Walkers can also join the meandering Oxfordshire Way, which also passes through Charlbury town, or follow the Finstock and Evenlode Walk - a lovely 5-mile loop that starts from the centre of Charlbury, passes the Cornbury Park Estate (a National Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest) with a pub about halfway around in Finstock. See www.charlbury.info/walking for this route and others.

Places to Visit:
  • Woodstock, Blenheim Palace and Bladon (5 miles)
  • Heythrop Zoological Gardens (7 miles)
  • Soho Farmhouse (8 miles)
Travel:
  • Train - Charlbury Station (0.5 mile)
  • Taxi - Witney Shuttle Airport Transfers, Blenheim Taxis
There is so much to discover in the Cotswolds, why not have a look at some of our favourite Bolthole Retreats Experiences
Points of Note
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Reviews

The cottage was exactly what we wanted as a place to relax and de-stress. Everything we needed was provided and more with lots of extras such as ground coffee, croissants, cake etc. We could walk to eating places and a deli and a small supermarket. I wish we could have stayed here for longer!Thank you very much to the owners for providing a wonderful retreat.

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Helen
| 26/11/2023

Wow, wow, wow! Hands down, this has to be the best Airbnb we have ever had the privilege to stay in. The cottage is absolutely beautiful, spotlessly clean and has gorgeous furnishings. The bed and couches were so comfortable, and the working fireplace was just amazing, especially as it was -1 degrees outside! The hosts thought of absolutely everything to make our stay comfortable, including popping the heating on for our arrival and amazingly providing so many delicious treats for us which we so appreciated. We literally could not believe our eyes when we saw a beautiful bottle of wine, fresh bread, freshly picked blueberries and a homemade carrot cake. We felt so welcomed and at home and felt like our hosts went above and beyond. And if that wasn't enough, the location was amazing! Right in the heart of Chalrbury (but somehow so quiet)and close by to everything you need! Thank you so much for making this a truly memorable stay! We will certainly book again and next time we will stay for much longer!

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Kirsty
| 24/11/2023

Lovely little cottage would highly recommend it for people looking for a cosy stay in the countryside. The cottage had a really nice log-burning fireplace to keep us cosy at night and was decked out fully with all the amenities we would need, including really nice toiletries and kitchenware. Will definitely come back in the future!

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Sophie
| 01/11/2023

Everything was great. The location was perfect and the host really looked after us.

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Paul
| 21/10/2023

Very spacious cottage and it was beautifully presented. Extremely comfy bed and a very generous welcome pack. Great private and secure parking in middle of a very pretty village. Sue and Chris are the best hosts. Can’t wait to return.

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Alex
| 08/10/2023

Location

Charlbury is a small but lively and vibrant market town that has escaped the hordes of Cotswold tourists, making it a justifiable member of the ‘Undiscovered Cotswold Club’, yet it is only an hour from London by train and just 15 minutes’ drive from Soho Farmhouse. The town is full of historic 17th- and 18th-century buildings, has great pubs, independent shops, a local history museum, and is in a beautiful setting on the meandering River Evenlode with fabulous walking and cycling.