Betty's Cottage
Just outside Burford in a quiet hamlet you find Betty’s Cottage. This historic, thatched cottage is a chocolate box scene brought to life. Once two properties, it has been renovated with a touch of the old and the new to create the three-bedroom home you see today. With an unusual layout you can spend time in the modern kitchen/diner or the comfortable living room which has a wood-burning stove in the old part of the cottage. With Cotswold highlights such as Blenheim Palace, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Cirencester within easy reach, Betty’s Cottage is the ideal country hub.
Overview
Betty’s Cottage is a quaint Cotswold stone cottage with a traditional thatched roof, set in the quiet village of Taynton. This peaceful location is centrally located to see a wide range of what the Cotswolds has to offer.
The cottage is split across the original building and a modern extension to the rear. This combination results in a cottage full of character and intrigue. You enter into the living room with its warming woodburner and showcase of original features which includes old wooden beams, open stone walls and flagstone flooring. You will be delighted by the glass walkway through to the kitchen/diner which is a light and airy room. Open the sliding doors to bring the outdoors in and enjoy meals together at the dining table or in the garden. With a shower room and bedroom on the ground floor, and two further bedrooms on the first floor, Betty’s Cottage will suit groups of friends or families looking to explore this area.
The rear garden is a hidden haven with a lawn and set of table and chairs so you can take meals out or enjoy evening drinks together. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing the garden is fully enclosed so the dogs and children can play safely. You will find on-street parking on the main street and there is also a small space on the private driveway.
Ground Floor
Living Room:
You can see a lot of the history of Betty’s Cottage in the living room. With open beams and leaded windows, the change in flooring shows where the cottage was once divided into two separate properties. There is a sofa and armchair providing seating for four in front of the woodburner and there is a TV here to keep you entertained on evenings in.
Bedroom Three:
This ground-floor bedroom has a double bed accessed from one side. Set away from the other bedrooms it provides more privacy and it is a cosy space to rest at the end of the day. There is the added benefit of a sink in this room.
Shower Room:
The shower room makes clever use of space with a sliding door and compact sink. There is a shower and WC.
Kitchen/Diner:
This bright and spacious room was a modern addition to Betty’s Cottage. An expanse of glass lets in the light, and you can open the doors to extend this space into the garden. A dining table seats six and the kitchen includes all the appliances you will need to cook delicious family meals.
Utility:
Hidden in the utility is the tumble dryer and you will also find some children’s toys and games to keep little ones entertained.
First Floor
Bedroom One:
At the front of the cottage, bedroom one has a king-size bed and looks out across the quiet main street. Bedside lights and wall lamps provide soft lighting and there is a useful shelf above the bed to store your luggage out of the way.
Bathroom:
The family bathroom has a bath with a shower over, WC and sink. Shared between the two first-floor bedrooms it is perfect for a relaxing evening soak or a quick morning shower before heading out for a walk.
Bedroom Three:
The final bedroom has twin beds set before the feature wall which has a network of open beams. This room has a high ceiling and is a charming room with plenty of storage space.
Outside
The garden is a lovely space to spend time in the sunny months and take meals outside. There is a wooden deck with a table and chairs seating six nestled in a sheltered corner. The garden stretches before you with a lawn perfect for playing with the children and dogs. There is on-street parking available outside the cottage and a small driveway will fit one compact car.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - Double
Bedroom Three - Twin
2 Bathrooms - 1 X Shower Room, 1 X Bathroom
Hairdryer
Fire - Available Between 01 October And 31 March, Initial Supply Of Logs Provided
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
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 Not Available In Kitchen/diner
TV - Not Smart
DVD Player
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 2 Well-behaved Dogs Are Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area
No BBQ Available
Parking - On-street Parking And Space For One Small Car On The Driveway
On your Doorstep
Nearby Burford (1.5 miles) has some excellent independent food shops, including W.J Castle butcher’s shop, Bumbles of Burford deli, Hanley’s Deli, The Cotswold Cheese Company and the Bakery on the Hill. Just outside of Burford, the Cotswold Outpost is worth a visit and stocks deli foods and locally handmade items. There is also a café here. Burford Garden Centre is a popular destination. Much more than just a garden centre there is a gallery and a huge range of homewares, gifts and more.
Eating Out:
- The Cotswold Arms, Burford – atmospheric 15th century pub with a great atmosphere (1.5 miles)
- Bakery on the Hill, Burford – family run artisan bakery with freshly baked bread and a café (1.5 miles)
- Carpenters Arms, Fulbrook – excellent food and a family run pub, just a short walk from Burford (1.5 miles)
- The Angel, Burford – traditional meals in a 16th century coaching inn, full of character (1.5 miles)
- The Farmer's Dog - enjoy the menu of British produce and a pint of Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone (3 miles)
Walks:
The Cotswolds is full of beautiful walks, chiefly the 102 miles Cotswold Way which stretches from Chipping Campden in the north to Bath. However, there are also plenty of shorter, flatter walks around Burford. The Windrush circular is a 5-mile walk that begins and ends in Burford, with a lovely return stretch along the River Windrush. It’s perfect for those looking to explore a little further afield.
Places to Visit:
- The Tolsey Museum, Burford – a historic little museum curating the history of Burford (1.6 miles)
- Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens – home to one of the UK’s largest zoological collections (4 miles)
- Crocodiles of the World – dedicated to the conservation of these creatures you can see 17 of the 24 species currently found in the world (6 miles)
Travel:
- Train - Charlbury railway station (9 miles) has a frequent and direct service to Oxford and London Paddington.
- Taxis – Burford Taxis, Charlie’s Travel
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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
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- 2 well-behaved dogs are permitted at the cottage for an additional fee.
- Betty’s Cottage has steep and narrow stairs and a number of low beams, as such it may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
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Why we love this
- Cosy living spaces including a wood-burning stove and a bright kitchen/diner for gathering.
- Dog-friendly, making it ideal for four-legged family members.
- Perfectly located near Burford, with easy access to Blenheim Palace, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Cirencester.
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The Location
The hamlet of Taynton is a mere 1.5 miles from Burford. Known as one of the ‘Gateways to the Cotswolds’ it is one of the most beautiful towns in this Cotswolds National Landscape. From its rich history to the beautiful architecture, Burford is a popular Cotswold destination for tourists from all over the world, no matter what time of year. The much photographed, sloping high street provides perhaps one of the most iconic streetscapes of the Cotswolds, greeted at the bottom by the charming River Windrush and medieval bridge. With plenty of shops, pubs and cafes waiting to be discovered, Burford is the perfect Cotswold town to explore over a weekend, with the nearest train station and taxis in Charlbury, just 8.5 miles away. It also makes a great base for longer stays, taking in visits to Blenheim Palace and Oxford to the east (20 miles) and the northern Cotswolds to the west.
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An absolutely beautiful property in a stunning setting
Julia
We had a lovely stay at this beautiful, idyllic cottage. The village is incredibly picturesque, and the cottage was just right for our needs. The interior is quirky and full of character, with lots of interesting touches that made it feel warm and welcoming. The beds were very comfortable, and we slept well. The kitchen was well equipped, and we appreciated the wood for the fire. Check in was simple, and the welcome items of milk, water, Prosecco, and chocolates were a thoughtful touch. There are a few small areas that could be improved, such as dust and cobwebs and a little refresh of paint in places. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
Hayley
A wonderful cottage, we had a fantastic stay thank you!
Tom
Very quirky, excellent lighting and ambience.
Benjamin
Very welcoming, warm, comfortable. Everything we needed for a few days break. Very happy.
Peter
A fabulous stay in a beautiful cottage close to Burford.
We had a wonderful stay (four adults and two young children). The cottage is beautiful and in a quiet location close to Burford. We had everything we needed and enjoyed spending our time inside just relaxing in the cottage just as much as being out and about in the Cotswolds. The host really made the stay special with some welcome treats and there were lots of little extras if needed. We will be back! Highly recommend.
Sophie
Lovely stay at Betty's Cottage
Betty's Cottage was actually as described, very cosy, very comfortable, a lovely place for myself and five friends to stay. With easy to follow check in instructions.
Comfy beds with beautiful cotton bedding and soft fluffy towels, a selection of toiletries for use, which is helpful if you've forgotten anything. Kitchen was well equipped, we did struggle to get the induction oven and hob to work, instructions are provided, there were four catering cooks amongst us, it did take some time to eventually get it to work! Something to bare in mind if you are planning on cooking. Garden is just beautiful, very private, very tranquil,
We did struggle to book a taxi, as if planning an evening into Burford you would need to book one, would recommend that you did this days in advance, as we had not.
The owner politely allowed us to check out an hour later, which was very much appreciated.
Only downside, we wished we had booked for an additional night!
All in all Betty's Cottage is a definite Yes from us.
Melanie
Wonderful cottage in a superb town. Cottage which breathes authenticity and comfort. Second year in a row, we enjoy this cottage. Highly recommendable!
Frank
Betty's Cottage, Taynton
Betty's Cottage was ok but, given the price, we were expecting to have proper mattresses on the beds, rather than foam mattresses. As the property owner had offered us a slightly later departure time than normal (11am), it was a shame that he turned up at 10am and was clearly grumpy that we were still packing up. It left a rather sour taste in the mouth.
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on your recent stay at Betty's Cottage. We really appreciate your feedback, and we’ve shared your comments about the mattresses with the owner, who has taken them on board and is looking into this. We're very sorry to hear there was some confusion around the checkout time and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
- Bolthole Retreats, 29th May 2025
Family holiday
Lovely cottage, good communication with directions and instructions. Nice to find chocolates milk and prosecco in the fridge. Lovely big garden well maintained. Peaceful location. Facilities good although need more plates and not pasta bowls. Double room on first floor the bed was smaller than I'm used to but was okay for the 3 nights. Plenty of towels and toiletries. Really enjoyed our stay and would stay again. Thank you for a lovely family break.
Sara
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Betty's Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner, who has taken these points on board and is looking into them. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 15th April 2025
Lovely visit
We really enjoyed our stay at Bettys cottage. Its a quirky, comfortable, unique place to stay, in a quiet peaceful location a couple of miles outside Burford.
Nicola
Lovely property in a very pretty village. The cottage was clean and tidy and a good size. We had a very nice stay.
Vicky
We really enjoyed our stay at Betty's Cottage. It’s a quirky, comfortable, unique place to stay, in a quiet peaceful location a couple of miles outside Burford.
Nicola
Lovely stay - thank you.
Jessica
It had historic charm without lacking in modern features, great position, only 10 minutes from Burford.
Loretta
A lovely cottage for our family celebration....we all loved it.
Maria
We had a lovely stay at Betty’s Cottage! The cottage had everything we needed and is in a lovely peaceful spot, with lots of great spots close by. The Christmas tree was a nice festive surprise!
Nicole
Beautiful and practical house, with lots of space and perfect for a dog. Everywhere was super clean and the décor is very stylish. Lovely extra touches too.
Justine
Bettys cottage
Beautiful cottage in a very quiet hamlet (not in Burford itself). Comfortable beds and very peaceful.
Guest
Chocolate box cottage in quite village close to Burford
This cottage ticked all our boxes: picturesque, thatched, open log fire in cosy lounge, 3 bedrooms inc one on the ground floor for mum) 2 bathrooms and the most perfect social kitchen you could ever ask for. Lots of different lighting throughout, so you could go cosy or bright, good sized garden and parking. The cottage combines traditional features with modern additions, which really works. The beds were comfy and it's very quiet! Thanks for the welcome bottle, chocs and milk, plus coffee pods for nespresso machine, tea bags and sugar - you never know what's going to be in a rental but this was good. We will definitely return in the near future - thanks Mark.
Jennifer
Beautiful cottage in an idyllic Cotswold village
Bettys cottage was perfect for our Cotswold stay. The property is beautifully decorated, well equipped and has a fabulous garden for warm days. Ideal for exploring the area and a haven to return to at the end of the day. It really suited our group with the downstairs bedroom & showroom for our elderly member of the party
Stephen
Peaceful Stay
Enjoyed our stay in this lovely, peaceful location. A good base from which to explore the Cotswolds.
Lorna
excellent
Was just right for us. Playroom a bonus. Garden lovely - peaceful. Needed a blind on lower bedrm.
Anthea
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Betty's Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your feedback regarding the blind has been shared with the owner and has been taken onboard.
- Bolthole Retreats, 30th May 2024
Needs a few tweaks to make it perfect
Pretty cottage with a lovely modern kitchen. Nice decoration throughout. Very comfy downstairs bed. Very quiet location, perfect if you want to get away from stress. Close to Burford so easy to get food etc. Bolt hole Retreats is an excellent company to deal with. Everything managed quickly and efficiently. They made me aware that Bettys Cottage was a new addition so I am guessing they were not aware of the difficulties below. I would suggest they are rectified for the property to be up to the high standards of Bolthole Retreats. Bolthole Retreats mentioned there was a welcome pack of essentials (tea coffee milk etc) so we did not bring it with us. However this was not there (the small bottle of champagne and chocolates was a nice touch). The Wi-Fi did not reach the kitchen and so it would be nice if the owners could obtain a booster as we did most of our entertaining there. The owner was just leaving the property when we arrived. He did not wait to welcome us. When we got in we noticed the 2nd single bed had not been made up. When I called he explained where the bedding was (under the bed), and asked us to make it up ourselves, There was hair in the plug hole of the shower room. The shower head in the bathroom upstairs is too strong and the whole room was flooded when the shower head flew off its setting. Maybe a sign in this bathroom to let people know? There were nails poking out of the decking and one of the wooden slats dipped when you walked on it. Bolthole Retreat stated on day of departure to leave at 10am but the owners manual said 9am. The Bolthole Retreats information on what the property contains, did not mention a coffee pod machine. There was one there so it would be good to mention as a selling point as we brought our own and didnt need to.
Guest
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Betty's Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you liked the cottage and the location. We are very disappointed to read the points that you have raised and have shared your feedback with the owner who has taken these points onboard and will ensure they are rectified. They apologise that the welcome pack was missed and wish you had been in touch as they would have provided these items for you. Thank you again for your valuable feedback and we hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 9th May 2024
Quiet and peaceful getaway
I booked this lovely cottage for a small family get together and not knowing the area well , took a chance on the location and whilst the cottage is in a rural location (no shops/pubs) the nearest town Burford had all we needed.
The cottage is well equipped but bring basics like tea, coffee milk etc and if u want to light the fire you will need to locate fire logs, none provided for us.
There is enough cutlery and cups etc for 6 , the garden is lovely and private. There is one double room downstairs and 2 up a steep stairs(beware coming down as low ceiling u will bump your head if not paying attention!!)
The Cotswolds is a lovely place to visit, the very wet season means there is a fair bit of flooding about , we enjoyed our visit and will be back.
June
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Betty's Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the location. We have shared your feedback with the owner who wishes that you had contacted them as they would have been very happy to provide some tea ,coffee ,milk and logs for you. The ceiling height in the property is shown on our website on the 3D tour.
- Bolthole Retreats, 23rd April 2024
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