Colebrook Cottage
Colebrook Cottage is a beautiful 18th century cottage in the heart of Blockley, a picturesque bolthole in the Cotswolds. Once the village police station it oozes character and this quirky cottage is full of personality. On the ground floor you’ll find the old police cells with their high windows! The flowing open plan design creates spacious and bright rooms, perfect for gathering friends and family for celebrations. Perfect at any time of year the enclosed garden becons in summer and rainy days are spent playing table tennis in the games room. Staying here you’re a mere stone’s throw from the excellent village shop and café and the local pub. Visit nearby Batsford Arboretum, Snowhill Manor and Sezincote House and Garden.
Overview
Colebrook Cottage sits on a lane of traditional Cotswold stone-built houses, with the Church of St Peter & St Paul just across the road.
This picture-perfect cottage is set across three floors. The ground floor is a flowing, open-plan design leading to three distinct rooms. There is a spacious and well-equipped kitchen with a ceiling lantern and stone flooring and the former police cells complete with the high barred windows now house the utility and wet room. The other end of the kitchen opens onto the rear hallway which leads to the dining room, feature staircase and living room. The stylish and elegant dining room has polished wooden floors with a wooden dining table and chairs to seat 8 comfortably, where memorable meals with loved ones can be enjoyed. This in turn leads through to a charming living room, both rooms benefit from the magnificent stone fireplace with a double-sided log burner. From the rear hall double doors lead out to the garden.
On the first floor, there are three lovely bedrooms beautifully decorated in calming shades of the palest pinks and blues, these are blissful places to retire to for a restful nights sleep after your adventures in the countryside. Stairs lead to the second floor and the glorious master suite complete with a vast emperor bed, beautiful linens and a statement chandelier. This fabulous suite also boasts a dressing room and ensuite bathroom complete with a free-standing bathtub under the window where you can soak the cares of the day away.
To the rear and side of the cottage, there is a pretty, enclosed garden with planted borders and mature trees, a large dining table and a table tennis room for fun-filled games.
Ground Floor
Kitchen:
As you walk through the entrance, you’ll find a spacious and very well-equipped kitchen, with polished stone tiles, a central island and a dramatic lantern ceiling that floods the space with light. This airy room is equipped with an electric AGA with 4 gas burners, a griddle plate and electric oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, toaster, and sandwich maker.
On your right is the entrance to the old police cells. As you step down, you’ll find a rack with hooks for coats and space for shoes and walking boots, this leads to the spacious utility room with a washing machine, tumble dryer and butlers sink. Set into the wall above you is the old, still-barred cell window, there is also a wet room and WC hidden away in the cells as well.
Dining Room:
To the left of the kitchen is a step up to a rear hallway, which runs along the length of the centre of the house. The open-plan design flows through to the beautiful dining room. Underfoot there are polished wood floors, and the room is lit by two large windows, beautifully framed by elegant drapes. The large wooden rectangular dining table is in front of the wood burning stove and seats eight comfortably, it’s the perfect place for relaxed, convivial meals by candlelight. Tucked into the corner is a soft leather armchair and under the stairs, a basket packed with board games for rainy days or lazy afternoons.
Living Room:
The entrance between the dining room and charming living room is defined by an original wooden beam running overhead. This elegant yet cosy room has two plump, cushion-filled sofas that will seat three and four comfortably. In front of the stone fireplace, there’s a large button-cushion footstool, there are occasional tables to rest a drink on and a 52” smart TV sits to one side atop a wooden chest. Beautiful curtains frame the windows at the front and side of the room and there is also a door to a porch and the original front door.
The ground floor is warmed by underfloor heating in addition to the large stone fireplace with a double-sided wood burning stove, which creates a cheery and snug atmosphere in both the dining and living room.
An open, custom-built carpeted staircase, with full bannisters, rises from the rear hall to the first and second floors, where you’ll find four bedrooms and the family shower room. A statement pendant chandelier hangs in the vaulted ceiling.
First Floor
Bedroom One:
Decorated in a calming shade of dusky pink, with botanical prints and amusing sketches on the walls, this pretty bedroom has a standard double bed, bedside tables with reading lights and a wardrobe with hanging space and shelves. A luggage rack sits alongside the chest of drawers. A cushioned window seat, wide enough to perch on, sits beneath the window overlooking the front of the house and Lower Lane.
Bedroom Two:
This spacious room is decorated in calming and restful neutral colours and features a large window and padded window seat overlooking the front of the house. The bed is super-king-size (with a topper - not pictured) or can be made up as two singles on request. There are two bedside tables with reading lamps and a single wardrobe.
Bedroom Three:
Featuring a bunk bed with two full-size single beds ideal for families with children, this small, cosy room has a fun, feathered lampshade and an occasional table. The window looks over the rooftops to the green hills beyond.
Family Shower Room:
This spacious, stylish room features a corner shower with rainfall and handheld shower heads. There’s a WC and washbasin, which is set within a vanity unit with a mirror above, along with a heated towel rail.
Second Floor
The open custom-built staircase, which is carpeted with a full bannister, continues up to the top floor and a small landing area with a door into the master suite.
Bedroom Four: Master Suite
The glorious master suite is a peaceful haven at the top of the house, with traditional beams and exposed brickwork. There is a spacious dressing area with a free-standing mirror, dressing table and a wardrobe with hanging space.
The stunning emperor bed is made up with beautiful Oka bedding and there’s a contemporary, wooden chandelier hanging overhead. Twin bedside tables hold elegant reading lamps, and the décor is sophisticated and restful. Windows to the side and front flood the room with natural light. Another lovely feature of the room is the original, low-level, narrow arched window to one side. It overlooks the side of the house and has a wooden shutter that can be removed or left in place as you please.
Ensuite Bathroom:
The beautiful master suite is complemented by a fabulous ensuite bathroom with a freestanding bathtub under the window and a corner shower with rainfall and handheld shower heads. There’s a WC and hand basin with a vanity unit and mirror and a heated towel rail.
Outside
The cottage has a pretty, enclosed garden to the rear and side that’s planted with mature borders and trees. A pathway runs along the edge of the cottage to the garden gate. There’s also a patio area with a circular table and six chairs. Opposite the double doors leading into the house, there is a table tennis room complete with table tennis bats and balls. To the side of the house, there is parking for 2 vehicles on the shared driveway.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - Double
Bedroom Two - Super-king (can Be Twin On Request)
Bedroom Three - Bunk Beds
Bedroom Four - Emperor
3 Bathrooms - 1 En-suite Bathroom With Bath And Shower, 1 Family Shower Room And A Ground Floor Wet Room With WC
Hairdryer - 3
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 8
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed
TV - Smart
Board Games
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Stair Gates
Ping Pong Table - Bats And Balls Provided
Sound System - Bluetooth (Zamcol) Speaker
Outdoor
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Parking - Off-road Parking For 2 Cars, Additional On-street Parking Available
On your Doorstep
Blockley has an excellent village shop and cafe which are just a two-minute walk from the cottage. The nearest place to do a large food shop is in Moreton-in-Marsh (4 miles) where you will find a choice of national and independent stores, including a well-stocked Cooperative Food Store, Warner's Budgen's and Aldi, plus a local independent bakery and butchers.
Eating Out:
- The Great Western Arms (320 metres)
- The Churchill Arms (2.4 miles)
- Restaurant Henne (4.2 miles)
Blockley’s unspoiled location amidst the stunning rolling landscape of the Cotswold hills affords it with a plethora of walks. There is a beautiful circular walk from Blockley village to nearby Batsford, where its vibrant arboretum can be enjoyed by all ages throughout the year and nearby Moreton-in-Marsh also benefits from a host of fantastic walks perfect for all abilities. Head to the Cotswold AONB website’s Self-Guided walks section for a wide choice of local walks.
Places to Visit:
- Broadway Tower (4 miles)
- Snowshill Manor and Garden (5.6 miles)
- Hidcote - National Trust (6.7 miles)
- Train - Moreton-in-Marsh, with a direct service into London Paddington (4 miles)
- Taxis - AAA Station Taxis of Moreton-in-Marsh; North Cotswold Taxis and Tours; Moreton-in-Marsh Taxi4u
Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 11:00
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- Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted.
- Please note that there is CCTV looking down onto the cottage forecourt.
- It is the policy of this property not to take bookings for groups where the majority of guests are under the age of 25, or single-sex group celebrations, including stag/hen parties.
- The gravel forecourt belongs to the neighbouring house and is not for use apart from the two, allocated parking spaces for Colebrook Cottage.
- A gardener comes on a Tuesday or Sunday depending on the weather. He will let you know when he arrives but does not require access to the cottage.
- Colebrook Cottage is in a residential area. Please respect this when using the garden and table tennis room in the evening and limit outdoor entertaining to 10 pm.
- Dogs are not accepted.
- A security deposit of £250 is required when booking this property.
- Please note, if you would like bedroom 2 to be arranged as a twin please clarify this on the booking form.
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Why we love this
- Once the village police station, the cottage retains its quirky charm with original cells and high windows, it's a unique space to explore.
- Spend sunny days in the enclosed garden or enjoy a friendly game of table tennis in the games room.
- Just a short walk to the village shop, café, and the Great Western Arms, with walks and attractions like Batsford Arboretum and Sezincote House on your doorstep.
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The Location
Blockley is mentioned in the Domesday Book and rose to prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries, becoming a major centre for the English silk industry. This is one of the larger Cotswold villages with plenty of walks and attractions close by, a fantastic village shop and café, and the Great Western Arms pub just a short stroll away. Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden and Broadway are within a short drive.
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What an absolutely charming property! Beautiful through and through. The flowers (magnificent peonies!) and back garden are particularly lovely. The house itself is very pretty, with a good layout, and immaculately clean. There was plenty of space for our family of seven, ranging from teenagers to grandpa. We enjoyed the large kitchen and eating in the back garden. It was very pleasant to walk about town. We were sad to depart from this picturesque home and village. Thank you!
Holly
Lovely family weekend location
Kevin
A beautiful house and location
We had a lovely weekend with family. The house was warm, comfortable and welcoming and had everything we needed. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was well laid out and had everything we needed. Blockley is a beautiful village and the local pub was great for Sunday lunch.
Guest
This is a beautiful house in a great location to explore the Cotswolds. The house is wonderfully restored with a well-maintained garden and sitting area out back. It's a very short walk to the pub, park, cafe, and small grocery store. And the town feels "undiscovered" despite being beautiful in its own right and very close to some of the Cotswold's most famous locations. Plus, there's free parking. All in all, would highly recommend and happily return for a future holiday.
Brandon
Lovely house in the centre of the village
A very comfortable and well-equipped house in the heart of the village. We loved the quirkiness of the old prison cells now housing the utility rooms! A very short walk to the village shop and brilliant cafe. A perfect base from which to explore this part of the Cotswolds.
Wendy
Pre Christmas family gathering
We booked Colebrook Cottage for a family gathering the weekend before Christmas with our two adult children, their spouses and our two toddler grandsons. The property is presented beautifully and has everything we needed in terms of bedrooms, bathrooms etc. The beautiful kitchen which is very well equipped is the hub of the property and we cooked in for a couple of nights whilst eating out one night at the local pub (Great Western Arms?) which is a few minutes walk away and offers good pub food, great local ales and a lovely warm welcome from Drew the landlord. We visited Stow on the Wold and also Batsford Arboretum during the stay and overall had a lovely stay at the cottage and would highly recommend.
Ian
What a beautiful cottage! Very spacious, yet had a cosy feel. Extremely well kitted out, with lovely finishing touches. Set in lovely village, close to pub and local shop.
Sue
Beautiful spacious cottage done up beautifully. We had an amazing stay and would love to return.
Natasha
Colebrook cottage family weekend
Really Enjoyed our stay in very well equipped house in lovely village. Couple of points to consider. Logs supplied not really enough for a fire. No firefighters and the smallest amount of kindling and 4 or 5 logs. Just Seemed a little stingy and not a basket of logs against what was a superbly equipped house in every other respect. Light outside back door would be god although appreciate we perhaps should have used the front door. Had to reset all the fire alarms once kitchen one went off. Showers, decor, beds etc all great.
David
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Colebrook Cottage. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the property owner and property manager who have taken these points onboard and are looking into them. The property manager wishes that you had contacted them during your stay regarding the fire alarms as they would have been very happy to assist you. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 28th November 2025
Loved our stay!
Loved the house! What a beautiful kitchen. The location was perfect and the local pub was charming.
Maureen
Great house for an extended family to enjoy the Cotswolds. The house is near the village shop and children’s playground.
Nigel
A fantastic place to stay! The open plan as great for the family and the rooms were gorgeous! Great location to visit other surrounding areas of the Cotswolds. Would definitely be back!
Antonia
Birthday weekend
We were a family of 8 ranging from 73 years to 22 months. We found that the house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
The location is excellent for village amenities and for exploring the wider Cotswolds area.
We would love to return in the future.
Brian
Lovely stay the house is beautiful and very well located for exploring the stunning Cotswolds. Would definitely recommend!
Kate
Book now! The location of Blockley is perfect for getting around the Cotswolds to explore by car or the abundant footpaths. The cottage is a perfect location within Blockley and easy walking around the village and to a couple of pubs. We loved coming back to the cottage during our stay and found ourselves very much at home. The kitchen was a real treat as was the dining room, lounge and comfortable bedrooms. We had lovely weather which allowed us to use the garden a couple of times. Our favourite pub was The Great Western Arms. Communication before and during our stay was excellent although we needed very little during. A favourite spot of ours in the Cotswolds!
Tracy
Wonderful stay, charming area, quiet and peaceful. Would definitely come back to this lovely home.
Alicia
Beautiful cottage would recommend.
Chloe
Cosy Cotswold Christmas
Colebrook was perfect for a family Christmas . Beautifully appointed house with a lovely big kitchen ,with the handy village shop and cafe in easy walking distance.
The top floor is completely taken up with a bedroom dressing room suite . With two double bedrooms and a small bunk room on the 1st floor.
10 minutes drive from moreton on marsh , full of little shops and cafes . Family trips to Warwick castle for the light show and some went to Diddly Squat!
Fiona
Cotswolds pre Christmas break
Colebrook cottage is a beautiful, well presented cottage set in a lovely Cotswolds village.
We were a party of 6 Adults and two babies and found the property ideal for us. There is plenty of space and everything we needed was there. We managed to park two cars in the designated parking spaces and one car straight outside.
We would definitely return.
Deborah
Amazing weekend
My family and I stayed at Colebrook Cottage for a weekend for my fathers 80th birthday. The cottage itself is beautiful and very comfortable. Check in/check out was very easy and it had all the amenities we needed. Even though there were 8 of us we never felt cramped. The location is fabulous and we took lots of walks. My husband and our 16 year old son loved the games room too, a great added touch. I would definitely recommended this cottage to anyone thinking of booking a holiday in the Cotswolds and I wouldnt hesitate to book again. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful house.
Sacha
Family get together
Overall a great stay, the kitchen would benefit from a couple of usable stools and a lick of paint everywhere otherwise a lovely cottage with plenty of room for the whole family.
Would recommend.
Jane
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Colebrook Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We have shared your feedback with the property manager and owner who have taken these points on board and they will be looked into.
- Bolthole Retreats, 31st May 2024
Excellent cottage in the village of Blockley
We are a three generational group of seven who hired the cottage for a weekend. We know the village well, so we knew that the location was ideal, being very close to the church, the shop / cafe, and the Great Western Arms, a pub serving food. The cottage is a beautiful building, brought up to date, whilst retaining its character. The layout of the ground floor is excellent, with a natural flow between the rooms, providing a very safe environment for children, as they can easily be seen and heard. The cottage is very well appointed, and a lot of thought has gone into making ones stay pleasant and comfortable. A real bonus is the provision of two, off street, parking spaces. This is particularly helpful as the narrow village streets can become busy with parked cars. It also makes unloading and loading the car much easier. The kitchen is well thought out and spacious. This is most useful as everyone seemed to gravitate there! The beds were very comfortable and everybody slept extremely well. The table tennis room is a very nice touch, making it different from previous rentals. We were very lucky with the weather so we were able to enjoy sitting in the beautiful garden. There is a very comfortable, relaxed, ambience at the cottage.
Extremely adverse weather, prior to our visit, had affected some of the electrics. As advised in the handbook we made contact with the agent. Within minutes, we had a visit from the Landlord, who assessed the problem and immediately contacted an electrician, who attended very promptly. I was very impressed that a potential difficulty was so very quickly resolved. Instead of a drama we met two extra, very pleasant local people. They couldnt have been more helpful.
I would highly recommend Colebrook Cottage and will certainly book again when we return to Blockley.
Jeanette
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Colebrook Cottage. We are very glad to read that you all enjoyed your stay. We are sorry to hear about the electrics and are glad to hear that these were fixed quickly. We hope to see you all again in the Cotswolds soon.
- Bolthole Retreats, 10th May 2024
Lovely cottage in a great location
We loved everything about Colebrook Cottage. It was clean, well equipped and very comfortable. The kids loved the table tennis room. Lots of storage too, and the old cells converted to a utility space were a talking point! The village is fab, great playground for the kids, good pub a 2 minute walk away, and Blockley cafe did the best breakfasts weve ever had. Well definitely look to stay here again next time we come to the Cotswolds.
Catherine
A super break in a lovely part of the world
Splendid and original cottage, spotless + very well equipped. Nice village with super cafe + good pub.
Val
Lovely stay
We had a lovely and comfortable stay at Colebrook Cottage. All amenities that were needed were available. I would definitely rebook again
Jazmin
Quintessentially Cotswold
An excellent property and all as described. Very well presented with excellent facilities and couple of police cells to boot! Would definitely return one day.
Mel
Excellent cottage
Colebrook Cottage was excellent. Wonderfully comfortable, beautifully furnished and an excellent location.
We ate at the local pub twice - both times we enjoyed the food and would recommend. Road links were good and visits to Cirencester and Hidcote proved easy.
David
Wonderful stay
This house was really comfortable for a family group of 7. Very clean, nicely laid out, beautiful garden and such a gorgeous village. Bit of traffic noise in the early morning when the windows are open. Kids loved the table tennis too
Melanie
Beautiful village, lovely house.
We had a lovely stay, the village is beautiful, very sleepy, excellent cafe/Restaurent. The house is fabulous, very spacious and the garden was beautiful. Had a fun table tennis tournament too. There was coffee, a selection of teas, even coffee pods and foil and cling film alongside other necessities which was a bonus. Situated next to a Church, which chimed on the hour, every hour throughout the night however there were fans in some of the rooms so with closed windows and fans on at night we overcame the problem. Beds were really comfy and linen and duvets etc. high quality, as were the furnishings. Some of the crockery was chipped and there were some dusty skirting boards and cobwebs, however we would definitely stay again.
Karen
Beautiful cottage in an idyllic village
Superbly decorated cottage with a fabulous garden. Everything one would require or desire for a supremely comfortable stay. A home away from home. We would come back anytime.
Yogarani
Hello Yogarani, Thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you had a wonderful stay at Colebrook Cottage. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats
- Bolthole Retreats, 30th May 2022
Beautiful property
Thank you for a lovely stay at Blockley cottage. We thought the property was absolutely beautiful, it was well equipped and the kitchen was a great social area too. The whole downstairs felt really open and well designed, and the garden area / table tennis room were both wonderful additions for being able to socialise outdoors and have fun.
The property was maintained to a high spec and in excellent condition, beds were really comfy too which is always a plus.
The house keeper was incredibly kind and helpful and we would very much recommend this property for a memorable stay. It felt very special and was perfect to celebrate our mums 65th birthday with family.
Elle
Lovely weekend, with lovely people
Thank you to Bolthole and team Colebrook Cottage is a perfect property in a perfect location. Truly special, memories were made this weekend & I cannot thank the team enough.
Please pass onto the owners the property is very thoughtfully rennovated, very chic but also cosy! Thanks to everyone
Robbie
A perfect break.
Lovely comfortable and interesting property, set in idyllic but unspoilt Cotswold village.
The facilities were excellent and the whole family enjoyed the table tennis room.
We had a private caterer to celebrate a special birthday and the spacious kitchen accommodated this very well.
A great location to explore the delights of the Cotswolds.
Elizabeth
Christmas at Colebrook Cottage
Colebrook Cottage was a lovely house located in Blockley in the Cotswolds. The property was even better then it appeared in the photos on the Bolthole Retreat website. The kitchen was enormous and and had all the utensils we needed to cook Christmas lunch. The fireplace made the downstairs area so warm and cozy, perfect for a winter in the Cotswolds! The housekeeper was extremely helpful and kindly set up a Christmas tree for us which our 2-year old loved. In short, I would thoroughly recommend a stay at Colebrook Cottage.
Kerry
A great place!
The house was amazing. The beds could be a bit better but outside of that, it was a really cool place to stay. Highly recommended
Clint
Dear Clint, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Colebrook Cottage, we're pleased that you enjoyed your time here and hope we can welcome you back to the beautiful Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats
- Bolthole Retreats, 29th September 2021
Such a lovely and cosy place to stay
We absolutely loved this place. The rooms are all spacious and the perfect size for group of 8. We are from London so getting away to such a quiet and cosy place was so refreshing. Would absolutely stay here again. The kitchen had everything you needed. the bedrooms were a great size. One thing to note is if your group is all adults, bear in mind one of the rooms has bunk beds. That room isn't that spacious enough for two adults. Already looking for an excuse to stay there again next year :)
Monique
Thank you for your review. We are very happy to hear your enjoyed your stay and very much look forward to welcoming you back next year!
- Bolthole Retreats, 10th September 2021
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