Bay Tree Cottage

Lying on a quiet lane in the thriving Cotswold market town of Moreton-in-Marsh, Bay Tree Cottage is a quintessentially Cotswold terraced cottage, built of the local honey-hued stone so iconic to the region. With a large bay window and original features including flagstone flooring, exposed beams and an open fireplace there is plenty of classic character to enjoy.

Set over three floors Bay Tree Cottage features a living-dining room with a distinctive bay window and open fireplace, along with a small but well-equipped kitchen on the ground floor. On the first floor are two bedrooms and the family bathroom, whilst on the second floor is the master bedroom and an ensuite shower room. Bay Tree is perfect for up to five guests, although can accommodate six if two people share the small double room.

To the rear of Bay Tree is a long, south-facing garden, with a large lawned area, planted borders and a raised terrace at the far end, it’s a great spot for BBQs and lazy afternoon drinks. It’s also secure for families with children and your four-legged friend if they’ve come along too. Whilst there is no allocated parking, on-street parking is available, or you could leave the car behind and come by train!

Ground Floor

The Living – Dining Room:
This charming room, with its distinctive bay window, original stone floor and open fireplace, provides a warm welcome as you arrive. The seating area is furnished with a two-seater sofa, two armchairs and a large beanbag, all positioned to enjoy the fire or relax in front of the smart TV. A dining table, with seating for up to six guests, sits at the back of the room.

The Kitchen:
The compact but well-equipped kitchen features a butler sink, an electric hob and oven, a large fridge-freezer, a dishwasher and all the crockery, glassware and food preparation items you need for a self-catering stay.

The back door opens from the kitchen to the south-facing garden and patio, which is ideal for alfresco meals and evening drinks.

First Floor

The original (steep) staircase leads to the first floor. This is the original 18th-century staircase with a rope handrail.

Bedroom Two:
An original pine door leads into the first double bedroom, which overlooks the ancient rooftops of Church Street and St David’s Church across the road. Furnished with a standard double bed, (against the wall), an antique velvet chair, an original fireplace (ornamental) and a full-length mirror. A hanging area is provided with padded hangers.

Bedroom Three:
This light and bright bedroom is the smallest in the house and offers a peaceful view over the garden. It's furnished with a small double bed* which sits against the wall, a bedside table and a reading lamp and hooks with padded hangers to hang clothes. The low 17th-Century doorway needs care for those who are vertically blessed however, the ceiling height within the room is perfectly 21st Century! (*Small 4ft/121cm double bed comfortably sleeps one adult or two smaller guests).

Family Bathroom:
The compact but fabulously quirky family bathroom features a full-size, roll-top bath, with an over-bath rain shower, a handmade washbasin and a vanity unit with a mirror above, a toilet and a heated towel rail.

Second Floor

A door off the landing leads to a steep, carpeted staircase with a rope handrail to the second floor.

Bedroom One – Master:
Up in the loft conversion, this bedroom is the largest in the house, with exposed timbers, chalky-purple-coloured walls and a great view to the front across to Moreton’s ancient rooftops. Furnished with a king-size bed, with bedside tables and reading lamps to each side, and a small chest of drawers under the Velux window (with blind). A hanging and storage area is provided with padded hangers and a woven basket.

En-suite Shower Room:
The en-suite is cleverly fitted into a corner of the bedroom and features a cubicle shower with an overhead rain shower and hand-held shower fitting, a toilet, a hand-built washbasin and a vanity unit.

Outside

Head through the kitchen and out into the pretty, south-facing garden with a lawn, flower beds and a raised terrace at the far end – a real suntrap on a sunny day. Sitting by the fig tree with the charcoal BBQ alight, you’ll truly be able to relax and enjoy your tranquil surroundings. Adjacent to the kitchen is an attached outbuilding with a washer/dryer, the latter can be used by guests should they need to!