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Browns Cottage

Charlbury

Sleeps 5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
No Pets
Local Pub
Brown’s Cottage, in the historic Cotswold village of Charlbury, is a 3-story, 3-bedroom (sleeps 5), 2-bathroom luxury townhouse, with an enclosed, private patio for outdoor dining and relaxation. The cottage’s 17th century features - oak doors, inglenook fireplace, internal exposed stone walls and oak beams - have been lovingly restored and perfectly compliment the modern amenities and beautiful palette of natural colours and textures. Charlbury, is a lively market town with great pubs, independent shops, a deli, a local history museum and fantastic walking from the front door through the beautiful Evenlode Valley.
Full Description
Brown’s Cottage is a handsome, 17th Century, three-story, terraced Cotswold stone townhouse that sits on Brown’s Lane, a quiet road running down to the centre of the small market town of Charlbury. To the rear is a short path leading to a tall garden gate, through which is the cottage’s secluded patio.

Conveniently located just a minute’s walk from the centre of the village and ten minutes’ walk from Charlbury train station (built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1853), the cottage is on a residential road, with a small leafy park to one side, free on-street parking and a well-stocked food store across the road.

Step through the front door and you’ll instantly feel the warmth, history and style of the cottage. The owners have perfectly blended the gorgeous interior design, luxury furnishings and amenities with the cottage’s historic features. Guests will instantly notice the nod to the owner’s travels, with beautiful and interesting objet d’art throughout the cottage from the African continent. A spacious living room greets you, with the original inglenook fireplace and comfy armchairs to one end and a sofa and smart TV to the other. Head through into the delightful light and bright kitchen and dining area, with French doors to the patio. Upstairs are two spacious, king-size bedrooms, one ensuite, a single room and a luxury shower room.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall:
Step through the front door from Brown’s Lane into the welcoming Living Room. (A thick curtain is thoughtfully provided to draw across the front door on winter evenings.)

The Living Room:
You will be immediately struck by the spacious yet cosy feel of this beautifully stylish room, with its exposed Cotswold stone wall at both ends and exposed timbers running the length of the room. To one end is the original inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and two large armchairs, perfectly positioned to curl up by the fire and relax or read, while to the other end is a three-seater sofa, coffee table and custom-built dresser housing the smart TV, extra drinks glasses and lots of novels and travel books. The Living Room has sisal flooring, perfectly blending with the tone of the fabrics and Cotswold stone, which continues upstairs to the bedrooms.

The Kitchen-Dining Area:
From the Living Room pass through an oak door into the delightful Kitchen-Dining Area. The kitchen is fully equipped to serve every need for cooks and chefs staying at Browns, from the Blanco stone sink to the Smeg appliances and Neff oven. The polished stone floor is softened with a large seagrass mat, while plenty of wall and ceiling lighting make the white stone kitchen surfaces a light and bright cooking space.

Beside the kitchen is the dining area set in a gorgeous bright and light extension with a lantern roof and a huge wicker lampshade, making this a fantastic space for entertaining and dining. An antique, rectangular table comfortably seats five guests on three chairs and a bench seat running along the window, looking out to the patio. (Outdoor cushions can be found under the bench.) An attractive upcycled antique sideboard houses serving plates, bowls, jugs and tableware.

Utility Room:
At the far end of the Kitchen-Dining Area is a sliding oak door behind which is an Aladdin’s Cave of appliances and household items, including the microwave, washing machine, dryer, ironing board, iron, clothes airer, and a large stone sink. A large window looks out from the Utility Room to the patio.

Study Area:
To one side of the Kitchen at the foot of the stairs, with the French windows opening to the patio, is a lovely space furnished with a beautiful antique desk and captain’s chair and reading lamp. It’s the perfect place to work or plan the day’s activities and leave maps, and books, and charge up personal devices.

First Floor

Wooden stairs with a runner and bannister lead up to three bedrooms and the family shower room

Bedroom 1 – Attic Master Bedroom:
At the top of the house (up two floors, in the converted attic), is the master bedroom with a king-size bed and ensuite bathroom. The sloping ceiling of this bedroom, with the black-iron, Victorian-style bedframe and sisal carpet creates the feeling of being on a luxury safari. The dual aspect views, to the front over the rooftops and to the rear over the patio, makes this is a light and bright bedroom. Furnished with bedside tables, reading lamps an antique dressing table, Lloyd Loom chair and a hanging rail, with a high windowsill adorned with beautiful decorative ornaments but leaving plenty of space for personal items too.

En-suite Bathroom:
To one end of the master bedroom, through a latched oak door, is the bathroom with full-size bath with hand shower, Burlington wash basin with mirror and lights, W.C., heated towel rail and a Velux window perfectly positioned so guests can relax in the bath and gaze up at the stars.

Bedroom 2:
The second double room is spacious, bright and light and features a king-size double bed with bedside tables and reading lamps, an exposed Cotswold stone wall and two window seats, overlooking Brown’s Lane. To one end is a lovely seating area with an antique dressing table, chair and lamp, double wardrobe and a wicker armchair – a delightfully relaxing place to retreat to for a snooze or read.

Bedroom 3:
This single bedroom is furnished with a full-size, slightly raised, single bed, with a reading light and storage underneath, while a chest of drawers and hooks are provided to store and hang clothing. (The cupboard houses the boiler.) Note: bedroom 3 is a small room (3m x 1.69m), so may not be comfortable for tall or larger guests.

Shower Room:
Immediately opposite the top of the first flight of stairs is the luxury shower room, featuring beautiful floor tiling, a large walk-in shower with overhead rain shower, two Burlington wash basins with mirrors, a toilet, a heated towel rail and a small armchair.


Outside

Step out through the French doors in the kitchen/study area to a delightful courtyard/patio that's a real suntrap when the sun shines. This is a completely private and secluded space with a bistro table and chairs and a bench seat that faces towards the kitchen, the perfect place to perch with the French doors open and chat to the cook busily working in the kitchen. A Weber charcoal BBQ is provided for guests' use. A back gate with a latch on the inside only leads from the courtyard patio to Pooles Lane and the adjacent park.
Full List of Facilities

Indoor

  • Bedroom One - King-size
  • Bedroom Two - King-size
  • Bedroom Three - Single
  • 2 Bathrooms - 1 en-suite bathroom, 1 family shower room
  • Hairdryer - 1
  • Fire - Logs are provided for an initial fire (1st October - 31st March)
  • Oven
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Coffee machine - Nespresso
  • Dishwasher
  • Dining table - Seats 5
  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Iron
  • WiFi *Please note that speeds are for guidance only and are not guaranteed
  • TV - Smart
  • Sound system - Bluetooth speaker

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ - Please provide your own charcoal
  • Parking - On-street
On your Doorstep
Supermarkets and Shopping:

Just across the road is a very well-stocked Co-operative food store, selling a wide range of food and drinks. There is also a Londis convenience store10 minutes’ walk away and the Charlbury Deli on Market Street, 2 minutes’ walk away. For larger supermarkets head to Witney where there is a Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and a Marks & Spencer Food Hall.

Eating Out:
  • The Bull Inn (0.5 miles)
  • The Old Shed (1 mile)
  • The Hare at Milton under Wychwood (7 miles)
Walks:

Charlbury is in the beautiful Evenlode Valley, surrounded by glorious Cotswold countryside. To the south west is the remainder of the ancient Wychwood Forest, part of which now makes up the estate of Cornbury Park. A public footpath skirts past the Park, giving walkers a glimpse of the parkland and herds of deer and other wildlife. Or walk eastwards from Charlbury, along bridleways running alongside the Evenlode river to Ditchley Park mansion. Walkers can also join the meandering Oxfordshire Way, which also passes through Charlbury town or follow the Finstock & Evenlode Walk - a fabulous 5-mile loop that starts from the centre of the town, with a pub about halfway round in Finstock. See www.charlbury.info/walking for this route and others.

Places to Visit:
  • Cornbury Park (1.7 miles)
  • Woodstock, Blenheim Palace and Bladon (5 miles)
  • Daylesford Organic Farm Shop, Restaurant and Spa (11 miles)
Travel:
  • Train - Charlbury Station (0.5 miles)
  • Taxis - Charlbury Taxis, 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

Beautiful cottage in a perfect location! We had the best weekend here and would definitely visit again!

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Ellie
| 25/10/2024

We enjoyed our stay at Browns Cottage and the lovely Charlbury.

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Julia
| 14/10/2024

We loved our stay at Browns Cottage. Extremely clean, and beautifully decorated, exactly as the pictures show. Ideal central location close to several gastro pubs and local stores. Only 15 minutes from Soho Farmhouse. Would highly recommend staying here and we can’t wait to go back.

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Andrew
| 08/10/2024

Brown’s Cottage is absolutely beautiful. Charming and a thoughtfully curated home that’s cosy, chic, and comfortable. Located a short walk from the train station and close to lots of adorable pubs making it a great place to go for a getaway.

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Marjorie
| 03/10/2024

This was my 2nd stay at Brown’s cottage and I honestly can’t fault it. It’s so beautifully designed, the beds are supremely comfy, the shower’s amazing. Just love it!

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Emma
| 27/09/2024

We had a wonderful stay in the Cotswolds. Beautiful place. Very close to grocery and many pubs and restaurants. Loved the Bull pub and local deli. Food was amazing.

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Claudia
| 14/09/2024

We had an amazing stay and would highly recommend this Airbnb! The home really felt like a comfortable and special retreat for our family of 5 adults. We enjoyed meals in the light-filled dining room and relaxing in the charming living room. The home is very well located in the heart of the lovely town of Charlbury and the nearby train station provides easy access to London and Oxford.

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Carly
| 23/08/2024

Brown’s Cottage was so lovely and in a wonderful location. Everything was so easy from booking to arriving to leaving. The cottage is beautifully kept and we just adored being in the centre of a gorgeous town. Thank you so much.

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Sarah
| 28/07/2024

Lovely property! Enjoyed our stay! Great location in Charlbury and comfy beds. Great shower. Nicely decorated and perfect for us. We will be back!

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Catherine
| 08/07/2024

This quaint cottage in the Cotswolds was in a great location. Parking is available on the street around the corner and there is a supermarket just up the road. The cottage itself was furnished with everything we would need including all the appliances we needed to prep food at the house itself.

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Nabil
| 04/07/2024

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 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 walks in every direction, including around the Charlbury Circular Route and along The Oxfordshire Way and The Cotswold Way.

You will find local interest brochures and maps at the cottage, providing plenty of inspiration for places to visit and things to do.