Bell Cottage
Traditional Cotswold cottage at first glance, Bell Cottage is a treasure trove of delightful details. Its rambling layout is accented with art, antique pieces and the owner’s collection of brass bells, all adding to the charming appeal of this retreat. Set over three floors you’ll spend time chatting as the open fire roars and share meals and drinks in the secluded courtyard garden. Each bedroom is a real treat to escape to with unique touches and comfy beds. Bell Cottage is a stone’s throw from two of Charlbury’s exceptional award-winning pubs, The Bull and The Bell, giving you a choice for meals out. You can start the day with a fresh coffee and pastry from one of the cafes and meander the winding streets. Just a ten-minute walk from the station you can explore Oxford and Cheltenham, or head out in the car to Chipping Norton, Blenheim Palace and Soho Farmhouse if you are a member of this elite club.
Overview
You’ll book Bell Cottage because of its perfect location, and stay year on year for its warm welcome and bubbly personality. Next door to The Bell with views down Church Street and up to The Bull, you couldn’t be more in the heart of Charlbury. Leave the car behind and hop on a train for a break away from it all in this golden part of the Cotswolds.
Sitting over three floors, Bell Cottage is a whimsical choice for families or friends to explore from, though you might find you prefer staying in. You will lose time relaxing in the sitting room where the open fire crackles and you can read a book, watch TV or just gaze as Charlbury town life passes by the window. The kitchen has everything you’d expect of a traditional country cottage and you’ll spot original features of an exposed stone fireplace and wooden beams. Exploring upstairs are three bedrooms, all at different corners of the house. Antique furniture and pops of colour from animal print chairs and throws make them a joy to discover. Up on the top floor the family bedroom has a double bed and a day bed which can be arranged as two single beds, perfect for anybody staying with younger children.
Step outside to your enclosed garden, a terrace with a dining area and charcoal BBQ. This hidden spot is a breath of fresh air and perfect for sunny days. You are just steps away from cafes and a deli so why not head out in the morning to pick up supplies for the day and a fresh coffee to get you going.
Ground Floor
Dining Room
Serving meals in the dining room you sit alongside the large inglenook fireplace. Now used as a log store it holds some of this home’s history with its exposed stone and wooden beam. The table seats six giving you space to all eat together.
Sitting Room
Warm and welcoming, the sitting room invites you to sit down, take a break, and relax a while. Intricate wallpaper and the focal fireplace, velvet curtains and the brass bell collection are beautiful conversation starters. With cosy sofas and a collection of cushions and throws you are sure to be super comfortable and when the fire is lit, you’ll never want to leave. There are two sofas, an armchair and a smart TV set in the corner.
Kitchen
A beautiful country cottage kitchen is tucked to the rear of Bell Cottage. Curtains cover the washing machine, exposed beams are above and you stand on a tiled floor. Cook meals with a garden view and enjoy your time in this lovely historic room, glass of wine in hand while dinner simmers.
Cloakroom
You’ll find exposed Cotswold stone and funky wallpaper in the ground floor cloakroom where there is a WC and basin.
First Floor
Bedroom One
Unique pieces of antique furniture and a rather fetching leopard print chair steal the focus in bedroom one. There is a king-size bed where you can snuggle in for a great night’s sleep.
Bedroom Two
Bedroom two has a double bed which is accessed from one side. You have storage space and a bedside table so you can have a cup of tea to hand as you enjoy a quiet lie in.
Shower Room
A magnificent rainfall shower and greyscale foliage wallpaper make you feel like you’re really getting away from it. A refreshing shower after a long country walk is just what you need and this shower room is perfect. There is also a WC and basin.
Second Floor
Bedroom Three
At the top of the winding stairs is bedroom three. This room has a double bed and a day bed which can be arranged as two singles if required. This cosy hideaway is adorned in twinkling fairy lights strewn around wooden beams and there is a TV so younger guests can keep themselves entertained. There is a handy fixed stairgate across the top of the stairs.
Outside
Your enclosed courtyard garden is a secluded spot for BBQ meals and after dinner drinks. Tucked away there is a table and benches, plenty of space to stretch out with a book or just to hang out together. There is also a lawned area just outside the courtyard, perfect for the children to play.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - Double
Bedroom Three - Double And Day Bed (can Be Arranged As Twin On Request)
1 Bathroom - Shower Room With Shower, WC And Basin
Hairdryer
Fire - Logs Provided For An Initial Fire 01 Oct To 31 March
Oven
Hob
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Coffee Machine - Takes Grind And Nespresso Original Pods
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 6
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 200+ Mbps
TV - Smart
DVD Player
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Stair Gates - Fixed At Bedroom Three
Outdoor
Garden - Enclosed Dining Terrace And Side Lawn
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Parking - On-street Parking Is Available In Charlbury
On your Doorstep
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 Bell, Charlbury – good selection of beer and great Sunday roasts – bookings needed for the restaurant. (next door)
- The Bull, Charlbury – sunny garden, good selection of beer and great menu – bookings needed for the restaurant. (0.2 miles)
- The Plough inn, Finstock – traditional, thatched pub with an inglenook fireplace and seasonal menu (3 miles)
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:
- Diddly Squat Farm Shop – Jeremy Clarkson’s headline making farm shop (5 miles)
- Woodstock/Blenheim Palace – pretty market town and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill (8 miles)
- Soho Farmhouse - Cotswold outpost of the elite London members-only club (8 miles)
- Train - Charlbury Station (0.5 mile)
- Taxi - Charlbury Taxis, Blenheim Taxis
Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 15:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
- Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences.
- Bell Cottage is one of our pet-free properties and therefore dogs and other pets are not permitted.
- Please note, if you would like bedroom three arranged with a double bed and two singles, please clarify this on the booking form.
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The 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.
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Excellent cottage right in the centre of Charlbury. Lucy was very responsive to everything. A really nice place to visit and great recommendations.
Barney
A great cottage in the centre of the village. Lucy is a great host and everything was easy. perfect location for bike and walking, no car required. three pubs visible from the front door and another round the corner. perfect!
Sam
Bell Cottage was absolutely perfect. The location can’t be beat. I will definitely book for my next Charlbury visit.
Courtney
We had a great time in the Bell Cottage! We felt at home instantly and the owner, was very helpful and provided us with some top recommendations. The place was tidy and clean and full of characters and charme. The cottage is situated in the heart of Charlbury, literally next door to the Bell Pub with very good food. Also the Bull Pub, equally excellent food, just seconds away. Allround - very excellent!
Florian
Beautiful, cosy cottage in the perfect location.
Rebecca
Very cute cottage. Perfect location. They have lots of very thoughtful details; coffee capsules, sweets and an honesty bar. The owners were lovely and very communicative. Highly recommend
Lucy
Beautiful cottage in the heart of Charlbury
Bell cottage has been designed and styled to give a country cottage feel. The owners personal touches and attention to detail make it feel very much like a home from home. The kitchen is well equipped. The lounge has an open fire. The location is within walking distance of a fab coffee shop called The Missing Bean, which is well worth a visit. The pub next door The Bell does great food. The Bull is another gastro pub.
Kerry
Long weekend stay at the Bell cottage
Amazing stay at the super cozy Bell cottage, brilliant location and stocked with everything you could need! Lucy was an excellent host, super responsive and sweet.
Would definitely recommend. X
Lola
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