Claytons Cottage
A beautiful Cotswold stone cottage set on a stunning 40-acre farm estate in the sought-after village of Lower Oddington. With its peaceful, idyllic setting, surrounded by country walks, including down to the village pub, this property has all the qualities of an exceptional country escape. Close to top attractions like Stow-on-the-Wold, Daylesford Organic and Soho Farmhouse, it’s the perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds.
Overview
This picturesque 2-bedroom country retreat just outside Stow-on-the-Wold is perfect for a quiet family or group getaway in the Cotswolds. With a spacious living room, fully-equipped kitchen and private dining terrace, the property has the space and everything you could need for a wonderful stay. The real highlight however is the extensive countryside setting. With 40-acres at your disposal, you can take long rambling walks with your dog or continue down to The Fox at Oddington, the local village pub and growing foodie destination owned by Daylesford.
In the spacious kitchen, gather for a hearty breakfast at the farmhouse table before setting out to explore. The elegant living room is a wonderful space for cosy evenings with a glass of wine by a crackling fire. A king-size and twin bedroom with their own en suites offers flexible sleeping arrangements for families or groups, and a restful night’s sleep after a day of fresh country air.
Outside, children can explore the idyllic grounds surrounding the cottage and driveway or visit the resident chickens. The dining terrace provides the perfect spot for an al fresco lunch or dinner. Surrounded by public footpaths, you will be perfectly placed to explore by foot, whether down to the picture-perfect village or on to Daylesford Farm Shop.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall/Boot Room:
A large entrance hall for both the front and back door, with storage for shoes, coats and umbrellas.
Living Room:
A spacious, family space with a large log fireplace, comfortable sofas and Smart TV and DVD for streaming your favourite movie or TV show together.
Kitchen/Dining Area:
A spacious, fully-equipped kitchen with large fridge-freezer, electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. A large farmhouse table seats six.
Cloakroom
Downstairs cloak room with WC and wash basin.
First Floor
Bedroom One:
A spacious, master bedroom with king-size bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers for clothing, as well as its own en suite.
En suite:
The master en suite boasts a bath, shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom Two:
A charming twin with two single beds, perfect for children or friends, with a chest of drawers for clothing and its own en suite.
En suite:
A shower room with shower, wash basin and WC.
Outside
With extensive grounds to explore, including lawns and woodland, you can visit the resident chickens in the chicken coop or you may be lucky enough to see local wildlife including roe deer, muntjac, barn owls, bats and hares. Enjoy a private terrace with dining table seating six and parking for two cars. Follow the long private drive down to the Norman church, large ash woodland or on to the beautiful village and its local, The Fox at Oddington. Join several nearby public footpaths and bridleways to enjoy longer country walks to surrounding villages and luxurious Daylesford Farm Shop.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - Twin
2 Bathrooms - 2 X En Suite - 1 With Bath And Shower, 1 With Shower
Hairdryer - 1
Fire - Logs Provided For Free All Year Round
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge - Combined Equal Compartments
Freezer - Combined Equal Compartments
Coffee Machine - Nespresso - Compatible With Original Nespresso Pods
Dishwasher
Dining Table
Washing Machine
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 100-199 Mbps
TV - Smart
DVD Player
Board Games
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 1 Medium-size, Well-behaved Dog Welcome For Additional Fee
Garden - Access To Lawn Area In Grounds
Outdoor Dining Area
No BBQ Available
Parking - Two Spaces Outside Property
On your Doorstep
Claytons Cottage is simply spoilt for choice when it comes to a fabulous farm shop nearby. You can walk to the renowned Daylesford Organic, a luxury farm shop experience with restaurants on site, as it is just a mile from the property across beautiful countryside. Bruern Farm Shop and Café sell the wonderful produce from its own farm as well as a full range of products by Fifield Road Apothecary. Bledington Shop & Cafe is an award-winning community shop and cafe that sells produce and treats created by locals including Old Orchard Gin that is made with local botanicals. Stow and Chipping Norton have a great choice of restaurants, cafes and independent shops and boutiques and both have supermarkets for grocery shopping.
Eating Out:
- The Fox at Oddington - part of the renowned Bamford collection with a menu serving the Daylesford Farm's seasonal produce (0.7 miles walk from the property).
- The Kings Head, Bledington - an award-winning 16th century inn with atmospheric furnishings, real ales, delicious food and situated right on a picturesque stream (2.5 miles).
- Kingham Plough - beautiful interior and modern-British menu with a Mediterranean touch (2.4 miles).
- The Porch House in Stow - not only Britain’s oldest inn but home to the finest British fare for miles around (3.4 miles).
Walks:
From the estate you can follow a bridle way for 1 mile to Daylesford Organic to browse the fabulous farm shop or stop for a bite to eat in either of its two restaurants (1 mile). Alternatively walk through rolling countryside and quiet lanes to the picturesque village of Bledington, known for its traditional village green and lovely pub with a stream running through its garden (2.5 miles).
Places to Visit:
- Daylesford Organic - a luxury farm shop experience with two fabulous restaurants on site (1 mile walk along a bridle way).
- Stow-on-the-Wold - Stow is a beautiful market town with winding streets lined with pubs, cafés and lovely shops (3.6 miles).
- Chipping Norton - the celeb hotspot of the Cotswolds with a lido and small cinema (7.3 miles).
- Cotswold Farm Park – Much-loved rare breeds farm park overseen by BBC presenter Adam Henson (10 miles).
- Soho Farmhouse - an incredible spa popular with celebrities (15.9 miles).
Travel:
Train - Kingham Station (4.1 miles) and Moreton-in-Marsh Station (5.9 miles) have services that run from London Paddington.
Taxis – Jay 07554 424793, Rizz 07391 766555, A1 07528 133960. Pre-booking is strongly recommended.
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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.
- 1 medium-sized, well-behaved dog is welcome at an additional fee.
- There are steps down to the property.
- The lawn area outside the cottage is shared with guests of the holiday let next door.
- Although not for guest use, there is an outdoor pool nearby on the owner's property so children and dogs should be supervised at all times. Guests have access to the fields and woodlands near the cottage and long drive but the areas surrounding the owner's private residence that are private.
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From the surrounding fields and woodlands to stunning Lower Oddington village, you couldn't find a more beautiful spot to stay
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Lower Oddington is just as charming as it sounds. With honey-coloured stone houses, a beautiful local pub and surrounded by countryside walks, this quintessential Cotswold village is the perfect destination for a peaceful and relaxing getaway. Perfectly positioned to explore, you can walk to the renowned Daylesford Organic Farm shop and picture-perfect Stow-on-the-Wold is just down the road, with a fantastic choice of restaurants, cafés and little independent shops. Also nearby are celeb hotspots Chipping Norton, Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, Diddly Squat Farm Shop and Soho Farmhouse. Further afield are Bourton-on-the-Water, Blenheim Palace and Broadway – all exceptional days out.
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