Apple Tree Cottage
Named for the picturesque apple orchard just beyond its garden, Apple Tree Cottage is a charming, 3-bedroom retreat surrounded by idyllic countryside. Nestled just outside the village of Aston Subedge but less than two miles from the beautiful market town of Chipping Campden, Apple Tree Cottage is perfectly placed for exploring the Cotswolds. Also close by are Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon and Stow-on-the-Wold.
Overview
Enjoy the peace, quiet and natural beauty of the rural Cotswolds while also having the fantastic restaurants, cafes and independent shops of Chipping Campden close by. Set over a spacious ground floor with a large living room, kitchen and bedrooms, there is plenty of space for families and groups to enjoy a relaxing country getaway together.
The beautiful sage green kitchen with its high ceilings is a lovely space to enjoy breakfast together before setting out for the day to explore. The large living room with its white shutters, elegant furnishings and fireplace is the perfect place to gather in the evening around a crackling fire. Through its traditional cottage windows, you can enjoy views of rolling green pastures. The kitchen and living room flow seamlessly together, creating a fantastic social space for annual group getaways. Each of the spacious bedrooms has been beautifully furnished and all benefit from their own immaculate en suites.
Outside there is a south-facing private garden and terrace with dining table, ideal for those al fresco summer dinners surrounded by roses and lavender. In spring you can marvel at deer, muntjac and lively lambs in the pasture as well as views of the Cotswold Escarpment beyond. With The Cotswold Way right on your doorstep, you'll be spoilt for choice with spectacular walks to nearby Broadway village and picturesque Stanton.
Ground Floor
Kitchen:
The spacious, elegant kitchen has an oven and hob, fridge-freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle and Nespresso coffee machine. Gather round the large table seating six for indulgent breakfasts and dinners.
Living Room:
The large living room has ample sofa seating arranged around an impressive fireplace, the perfect spot for cosy evenings. A Smart TV and board games are provided for entertainment. Enjoy views of the distant pastures.
Bedroom One:
This spacious bedroom with king-size bed boasts elegant furnishings and linens and pretty window shutters. A large wardrobe and chest of drawers provides plenty of clothing storage. It also has a lovely en suite.
En suite
The en suite for bedroom one has a walk-in shower, WC and basin.
Bedroom Two:
A spacious, quiet room with king-size bed, large wardrobe and lovely en suite.
En suite:
The en suite for bedroom two has a walk-in shower, WC and basin.
Bedroom Three:
This charming double bedroom has a chest of drawers and an en suite bathroom.
En suite:
The en suite for bedroom three has a bath, WC and basin, a great spot for a soothing bath after a busy day exploring by foot.
Utility/Boot Room
This combined utility/boot room has a combined washing machine/dryer and basin, as well as having space to store shoes or clean muddy paws after a long country walk.
Outside
A pretty, south-facing terrace surrounded by rose and lavender is a delightful spot to relax on a summer’s day and soak up the sunshine. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the large dining table seating six with views of sheep pastures in the distance. Children can run around the garden area or venture to the pretty apple orchard for a spot of badminton or croquet. There are plenty of beautiful walks from your doorstep, including down to the picturesque village or to Dover's Hill, a natural amphitheatre and the starting point of the Cotswold Way.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - King-size
Bedroom Three - Double
3 Bathrooms - All En Suite, 2 X Shower, 1 X Bath
Hairdryer - X3
Fire - Initial Supply Of Logs Is Provided Between 1st October And 31st March
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer - Combined - Equal Compartments
Coffee Machine - Nespresso - Compatible With Original Nespresso Pods Only
Dishwasher
Dining Table - In Kitchen
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer - Combined
Iron - And Board
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 100-199 Mbps
TV - Smart
Board Games
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 2 Well-behaved Dogs Welcome For Additional Fee
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area
Parking - 2 Spaces On Shared Drive
On your Doorstep
Inside a centuries’-old butchers, Fillet & Bone is a unique urban farm shop and food emporium in Chipping Campden high street selling exceptional food and drink sourced from the Cotswolds’ finest artisan producers, along with beautiful culinary giftware. From artisan cheeses, charcuterie and larder staples this is a fabulous place to pick up some tasty treats for your stay. Vegetable Matters in Ebrington is a popular farm shop that boasts its own café with an award-winning chef that serves delicious breakfasts, lunches and Sunday roasts. Page’s Farm Shop, situated on the edge of Mickleton, offers popular veg and meat boxes and young guests may enjoy the play area or seeing the resident pygmy goats and donkeys. A little further afield is Daylesford Organic, the luxury farm shop experience.
Eating Out:
- Seagraves Arms, Weston-sub-Edge - 17th century inn with great local food and local beer (1.1 miles – 20-minute walk).
- Kings Arms, Mickleton - a cosy interior and charming courtyard garden (1.6 miles).
- Eight Bells, Chipping Campden – popular characterful pub with an extensive menu and lovely bar (1.8 miles).
- Bantam Tea Rooms - Originally built in 1693, The Bantam Tea Rooms is a character English Tea Room that offers an excellent cream and afternoon tea (1.8 miles).
Walks:
Walk down to pretty Aston Subedge village with its 18th century church or carry on to Weston Subedge to stop at The Seagrave Arms (1.1 miles). Alternatively walk to Dover's Hill, a natural amphitheatre with fantastic views run by the National Trust and the beginning of The Cotswold Way (2.5 miles).
Places to Visit:
- Chipping Campden – beautiful honey-coloured stone Cotswold town with restaurants, cafés and small independent shops (1.8 miles).
- Broadway Village and Tower – another picture-perfect Cotswold village and with a tower sitting high above with stunning views and deer park (4.6 miles).
- Stratford-upon-Avon – birthplace of William Shakespeare and home to the Royal Shakespeare Company (11.3 miles).
- Warwick Castle - Explore this beautiful castle and enjoy a jousting or falconry demonstration (18 miles).
- Daylesford Organic - a luxury farm shop experience with two fabulous restaurants on site (16.7 miles).
Travel:
Train: Honeybourne railway station (3.5 miles) has a frequent and direct service to London Paddington
Taxis: Red Lion Cars, Chipping Campden (07565 226887), Chipping Campden Cars (01386 840111), Broadway Taxis (07407 707044).
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Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
- Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences.
- 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome for an additional fee.
- The drive and orchard are shared by the owners and other holiday lets next door.
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We absolutely loved watching the spring lambs in the pasture leap and bound like naughty children, utterly enchanting.
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The Location
The sleepy village of Aston Subedge is set in a stunning rural location, just outside the popular Cotswold market town of Chipping Campden. Set in Gloucestershire but close to both the Warwickshire and Worcestershire borders, you are perfectly placed for days out to each county’s top attractions, including Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle and Broadway village and tower. Walkers also couldn’t be better placed, with The Cotswold Way beginning at Dover’s Hill just two miles away, which is also the site of the Cotswold Olimpick Games. Chipping Campden and Broadway are both quintessential Cotswold towns nearby to with plenty of cafes, restaurants and independent shops.
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We had the most wonderful stay at Appletree Cottage and couldnt recommend it more highly!
The cottage is absolutely beautifultastefully decorated throughout with high-quality furnishings and a real attention to detail. It feels luxurious while still being cosy and welcoming.
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The beds are exceptionally comfortable, and every bedroom having its own en-suite is a real bonus. The bathrooms are immaculate, with fantastic showers and lovely finishing touches.
The location is perfect for exploring the local area, yet the cottage itself is peaceful and relaxing. Above all, the host was so friendly, welcoming and helpful, making our stay even more enjoyable.
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